Memorial Ceremony Planned at Ely Courthouse Lawn
A Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Service, first of its kind in Elyria, will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. on the courthouse lawn. Post 32 Amvets sponsors. Amvet Cmdr John Cerlan serves as master of ceremonies, with wreath lore by Mrs Gazella Apai and taps by George Green. Civilian participants meet at City Hall 10 45. Nigeria to spend 756000 this year on civil aviation installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Post 32 Amvets
J. Grant Keys
John
Cerlan
Lorain County
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
112Th Engineers
Ohio National Guard
Gazella Apai
Gold Star Mathers
Veterans’ Monument
George Green
American Legion Post 12
Ernest Daka
Calvary Baptist Church
City Hall
Kiwanis Club Names Officers and Standing Committees
The Kiwanis Club of East Elyria chose standing committees at a Hilltop Restaurant executive meeting. Officers for the year are M. E. Collins president Herman Frankel vice president Harold West secretary and Richard Stewart treasurer.
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Kiwanis Club of
East Elyria
Hilltop Restaurant
M. E. Collins
Herman Frankel
Harold West
Richard Stewart
Cleveland Livestock Prices and Ranges Report
Cleveland livestock market report shows cattle at 1700 head steady with steers and heifers priced in the 18 to 23 dollar range for lower grades and 21 to 22 for choice. Calves 400 head steady with prime 24 to 25. Sheep and lambs 1000 head steady. hogs 1200 head up 0.50 with prices across weights from 10 to 18.75.
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Cleveland O UP
Senator Bender Launches Re election Bid in Ohio
Senator George H. Bender officially enters the Republican primary to seek a full six year term. Backed by Eisenhower cabinet members, he faces possible challenge from Democratic Governor Frank Lausche, who has not ruled out a Senate bid. Bender previously defeated Thomas Burke to hold the Taft seat and has served in both the Ohio Senate and U.S. House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George H. Bender
Eisenhower
Bender
Senate
Frank J. Lausche
Latsche
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Lausche
Cleveland
Thomas Burke
Burke
Ohio
Ohio Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Cuyahoga County
Grafton Man Fined For Losing Control Of Vehicle
Valerius of Grafton lost control on the East Ave curve at Wooster St early Sunday. His car struck an Ohio Edison pole, causing $1,700 damage and a cut lip. He pleaded guilty in Mayor Keys court, receiving a $10 fine suspended, with costs, and police said he was arrested for not having his car under control.
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Ohio Edison
Valerius
East Ave
Wooster St
J. Grant Keys
Floyd Staysniak
Michael Firment
Bell
Thbrd St
West Ave
Chestnut St
Chestnut St. Bridge
Two Women Treated After Overdose in Lorain
In Lorain two young women were treated at St. Joseph Hospital after overdosing on sleeping pills and aspirin. A 16 year old girl admitted to Juvenile Court for driving without a license and a stop sign violation after an accident. Gerald Wingard reported car damage and an intoxication charge. police noted milk program statistics amid the scene.
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Lorain
St. Joseph Hospital
Jone
Evelyn Zado J
Ramy
East 20Th St
Zadoramy
John E
Mager
East 32Nd St
Margaret Medina
Reid ‘Ave
Gerald B. Wingard
Jesus
Wingard
U. S
Agricultural Department
Shalf
Samuel
Amvets Post 32 to Receive Service Award
Amvets Post 32 will receive an award Wednesday morning for outstanding service at veterans hospitals. Francis Kovacs will present the award after the Lorain County Pearl Harbor Memorial Service in Mayor Keys office. The post and women’s auxiliary organized dances dinners and parties for Crile Brecksville Green Acres and Boys Village patients financed by the White Clover sale in Elyria this weekend.
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Amvets Post 32
Veterans’ Hospitals
Anvels State Hospital
Francis Kovacs
Crile Veterans Hospital
William Davis
Crile
Brecksville
Green Acres
Boys Village
Amvers “White Clover
Elyria
J. Grant Keys
Lorain County
Pearl Harbor
Meister Co. promotes McAlpin to Ridgeville manager
Meister Co. appoints Herald McAlpin as Ridgeville branch manager and head of the insurance department. A North Eaton resident, he joined the firm two months ago after time with Nationwide Insurance. He is married with a son, attended Oberlin College and Western Reserve University, served two years in the Navy, and was elected secretary of the Ridgeville Kiwanis Club.
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The
Meister Co
Herald McAlpin
Ridgeville
McAlpin
North Eaton
Meister
Nationwide Insurance
Oberlin College
Western Reserve University
U. S. Navy
Ridgeville Kiwanis Club
Motorist Leaves Car After Crash
State Highway Patrol investigated a 1952 DeSoto crash on Rt 58 just south of Wellington. The car struck a telephone pole, bounced, and wrapped around a tree. owner Frederick Weinbroit of 12004 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, was identified via license plate but no driver was found at the scene.
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Rt. 58
Wellington
State Highway Patrol
Frederick Weinbroit
St. Clair Ave
Cleveland
Lorain Courthouse Notices Amid Divorces and Settlements
Probate Judge Harold Ewing approved a $150 settlement paid by Clara Johnson in a divorce case involving Ruth Simpson. A divorce suit by Cynthia Cavanaugh against Leroy is noted, with charges of neglect and cruelty. Several cases were dismissed including Wary Carver v Joseph and Anna Botchick v Paul. Bennie Rzepka was fined $10 for reckless driving. Kathryn Roundtree filed for divorce from Arnold with one child.
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Paul Chappell
West 22Nd
Harold Ewing
St. Lorain
Shirley
Clara Johnson
Lorain
Ruth Simpson
Watson Simpson
Broadway
2Rd St
Wary Carver
Vermilion Rd
Amherst
Joseph
Cynthia Cavanaugh
Ston Ave
Leroy
Anna
Botchick
East 31St St
Paul
Kathryn Roundtree
Grafton St
Oberlin
Arnold
Pbs
Honor Roll For GOC Volunteers On Duty At Elyria Post
Ground Observer Corps volunteers are on 24 hour duty at the Elyria Post to guard the area and nation against enemy bombers. The schedule lists supervisors and workers on duty from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow including Mrs. Helen Kopis, William Norris, Mrs. Louise Martin, Mrs. Katie Escher, Mrs. Ethel Carle, Mrs. Leona Smith, and Mrs. Esther Chievers with specific hourly slots.
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Elyria Post
Ground Observer Corps
Helen Kopis
William
Norris
Louise
Martin
Katie Escher
Ethel Carle
Leona Smith
Esther Chievers
Hammer Lashed at Wife Leads to Fine in Mayor Court
Elyrian man Robert Kimmey pleaded guilty to assault after punching a hole in a wall with a hammer during a Sunday morning incident. He was fined 100 dollars with 75 dollars suspended plus costs. his wife Wilda said he attempted to beat her, and police later arrested him after he slept in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kimamey
Shear &T
Wilda
Kimmey
Shriners From Northeastern Ohio Converge for Al Koran Fall Ceremonial
The Fall Ceremonial of Al Koran Temple drew Shriners from across the area to the Cleveland Masonic Temple on Saturday. Norman W. Paynter and the Divanty led the event, with over 200 candidates welcomed Sunday morning. Lorain County Shrine Club reported 400 attendees as officers opened the business meeting and prepared for the annual gathering at Hotel Statler.
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al Koran
Cleveland Masonic Temple
Ohio
Lustrious
Norman W.paynter
Carl M. Huntley
Daniel £. Dreff
East River
Lorain
Lodi St
Lake Ave
Lorain County
Rondell L. Butcher
Broad
Gus T
Scott
Ronald S. Long
Elyria Police Report Details Teen Injury and Suspension
Elyria police said J Gerhart 16 fell from a car door on Pasadena Ave suffering facial bruises after a collision between a car she was riding in and another driven by Forrest D Garries at Brandtson Ave. The girl was cited for improper behavior and referred to Juvenile Court after treatment at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gerhart
Pasadena Ave
Hms
Broad St
Elyria Memorial
Citations for Two Drivers Spark Local Court Dates
Petrolmen cite Clarence V Lilje of Sandusky for running a stop sign at East Ave and Broad St. Esther F Tamm of Gulf Rd is charged with failing to yield after a Saturday crash at Middle Ave and 5th St causing about 350 dollars in car damage. Nathan Rohfeld of Cleveland faces Masda Court on a red light violation. Jean M Hotaling reports a hit and run damaging her parked car near 15th St and West Ave. Two tractor-trailer units on Rt Lorain tangled near Kipton injuring no one. driver cited for reckless operation by state patrol. Ohio State Patrol reports three speed arrests on the Turnpike. George N Strahinic, Mary Maltese, and Ralph Fazzoloni scheduled for Mayor's Court. Albert R Stang of Amherst arrested for running a red light. Maylor's Court December 7 date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence V. Lilje
Sandusky
East Aveland Broad St
Esther F. Tamm
Gulf Rd
Hubert Shreve
Oberlin Rd
Middle Ave
5Th St
Shreve
Nathan Rohfeld
Cleveland
Broad and Loch Sts
Jean M. Hotaling
West, Ave
15Th St
West Ave
Ruth Hawkish
Eighth St
Rt. Lorain
Kipton
Holly Hall
Lerday
Denth State Highway Patrol
Ohio State Patrol
Ohio Turnpike
George N. Strahinic
Mary Maltese
Detroit
Ralph Fazzoloni
Mayor's Court
Liquid Holidays Looming For Wine Thieves
The sheriff's department investigates a Saturday burglary at Douglas Gerber's store in LaPorte. Thieves forced a window and stole wine varieties including ten half gallon bottles and six fifths of assorted wines along with cigarettes.
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Douglas
Gerber
LaPorte
Sheriff's Department
Manischewitz
Double Parker Finds Trouble Charged By Police
A 33 year old man caused a traffic jam on downtown Broadway near the Ohio Theater when he double parked and refused to move. William J. Bohac of 3641 West Lake Rd was arrested and cited by police for blocking entrances and delaying pedestrians. He said he waited for his children and had tried to find a space.
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Lorain
Broadway
Wiliam J. Bohac
West Lake Rd
Bohac
Lcar
Bobac
Lorain VFW Ninth District Meeting Attended by Local Members
A number of Lorain residents attended the Ninth District Veterans of Foreign Wars conference held in Bellevue over the weekend, marking participation by local veterans in the district gathering.
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Lorain
Three Driving Drivers Fined in Wellington Court
In Mayor's Court on Saturday three persons charged with driving while intoxicated were fined 150 dollars plus costs and had their licenses suspended for six months. Joseph Ring of Boston Road Brunswick s William Caldwell of Sullivan and Loveless Gray of Barker Street Wellington faced penalties with Ring committed to the county jail. Ema Eady of Route 6 Medina was fined 10 dollars for intoxication and Charles Smith of Lorain Drive Lorain was fined 10 dollars for reckless operation.
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Wellington
Joseph Ring
Boston
Brunswick
William Caldwell
Sullivan
Loveless Gray
Barker St
Ring
Ema Eady
Rt. 6
Medina
Charles Smith
Lorain
Traffic patrol reports multiple city crashes and penalties
A patrol report cites Darrell Fair and Charles Zomson in a collision with minor damage to Fairs truck and a torn bumper on Zomsons car. Pauline Zaborski and Harold Moyer are also cited for traffic violations with Dec. 10 Lorain Municipal Court appearances. James E. Bell pleads guilty to drunken driving, receiving a 3125 fine six days jail and six months license suspension with court-ordered traffic school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell L Fair
East Butler
Charles L.zomson
Youngstown
Fair
Johnson
Lorain Municipal Court
State Patrol
Pauline Zaborski
Clifton Ave
Lorain
Elyria Ave
Zaborski
Clifton
Elyria
Harold Moyer
Ely
Vermilion
James E. Bell
Navy Drafts Men for Second Straight Month
The Elyria Local Board No 72 reports in December about ten men leaving for induction at Cleveland. Five of last month’s draftees joined the Navy, the rest served in the Army. Donald Peters of 411 Oxford Ave leads the December group which includes two volunteers.
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U. S. Navy
Elyria
Catherine McKee
Cleveland
Navy
Army
Donald Peters
Oxford Ave
Cleveland Man Killed After Lodi Crash Local man Athol A. Strickland dies after collision
Athol A. Strickland 32 of 13209 Terminal Ave Cleveland dies from injuries after a southbound crash on Rt 42 in Lodi near Mill Street. The Elyria Rotary Club luncheon honored US Chamber of Commerce film It’s Everybody’s Business. Norris Ryder local chamber executive secretary chairs.
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Elyria Rotary Club
Lodi
YMCA
Lakewood Hospital
Norris Ryder
Secre
Athol A. Strick Tary
Preland
Terminal Ave
Hegram
Film
Lodij
Mill Street
W. O. Lage
McClellan
Dog Licenses For '56 Now Available
County Auditor Frank Ayres announced 1956 dog licenses are on sale for 2 dollars each until January 20 with a 1 dollar delinquency penalty after that. Kennel licenses cost 10 dollars and include five tags. extra tags are 1 dollar each. Licenses can be bought at the auditor's office or numerous county outlets including Agnes Kay Shop, Clark's Hardware, and Kohlmyer Hardware in Lorain, and many others. The county annually issues about 13,300 dog tags.
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Frank Ayres
Agnes Kay
Clark’s Hardware
Kohlmyer Hardware
Lorain
Carl Ehrman
Amherst
Ryder Hardware
Grafton
Robert Herrick
Wellington
O. J. Ruth
South Amherst
Sportsmen's Center
Sheffield Lake
Ripton Bank
Armold Hardware
Avon Lake
Charles Brown
Ridgeville
Oberlin Hardware
Buck Hardware
Avon
Charles Adams
LaGrange
North Eaton Hardware
Fell and Page
Fuller Rd
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Elyria Amvets
Nigeria
Kiwanis Club
Whitehead
Bob Frederickson
Mike Smith
Cliff Peirce
James Jumbey
Harry Shives
Franklin Haybn
Kiwanis
Dayba
Pei
Cleveland Livestock
Beckett's
Sohie
Georgia Huntington
Specialty Shop
Gema
Hart
Jewelry
O'Neil
Sheffield Center
Homewood Shopping
Kennedy
Reoal Company
Woodford Avenue
Lau - Ron
Texaco Service
Bil
Chuck Moore
Lake Avenue
Red's Motor Sales
Gevelstd Ave
Cedar Street
Steve
2Nd Street
Yeager
Sinclair
Timers Shop
O'Neil Center
Bostwick
West College
Edith Mae
South Main Street
Hervick
W. College
Lawson
Oberlin Inn
Elk
Sunoco Service
East Lorain Streets
Watson Hardware
Willbond Grocery
East Lorain Street
Gilch Florist
Ow! Stamp Company
Qachive
Sen
St. Joseph
Amvets Post
Courthouse News
Bennie Rzepka
Justice Co. C. Lord
G.O.C
Jove i
Christis
Smith
Coroma Wars
Peezie Middle Ave
Masonic Temple
Joanne Jurco
Elyria Police News
Albert R. Stang
R.D
Maylor
Double Parker
Jack Knight
Cleveland Street
Fouth Street
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