Lake Erie Engineers Elect Officers at December Meeting
Members of the Lake Erie Chapter of the Ohio Society of Engineers elected officers for next year at their December meeting in the Elks Marine Room. Edmond E. Bisson of the Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory spoke on ongoing work at Cleveland Airport, noting three national labs with such research and planned expansions including a supersonic tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Ohio Society of Erutes
Hohal
Iccasion
Elks Marine Room
Edmond E. Bisson
Fight Propulsion Research Laboratory
National Advisory Committee To
Aeronautica
Cleveland
Herbert Morris
Sandusky
Chapeter
Clarente Bough
Thew Bhovel Company
Fife
John Getz
North Ridgeville
Kenneth Folta
Bisson
Flight Research
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Plans for Lorain County school musicians contest
Plans for a 1948 acto and ensemble contest for Lorain County school musicians begin under Russell A. Peterson of Elyria as chairman. The event will be held at Clearview School on Saturday March 6 with three levels for grades and ensembles up to 16 members. Baton twirling is included and entries are due by February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plana
Lorain County
Russell A. Peterson
Elyria
Clearvien
AEC
Entranta
Communists Clash With Police in Rome Strike Action
United Press reporters in Rome observed rapid police and troop movements as clashes erupted around the city. A roadblock on Via Nomentana was broken up and 26 arrests were made, including the secretary of the Nomentana Communist party branch. Police dispersed mobs near the labor office by the US embassy, while authorities pursued roadblocks on Rome’s outskirts and jailed more than 300 agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Via Nomentana
Nomentana
Communist Party
Gov't. Usex
France
Alcide de Gaspert
Chamber of Labor
de Gospers
Moha
United States
Concompagni
Mab
Ronje
Minister of Interior
Elyria Two Mill Levy Committee Spent $640
The public interest committee supporting Elyria's two mill levy filed a $640 expense report. Contributions came from industries, merchants, and organizations citywide, with major costs in advertising and printing. Several candidates filed affidavits stating no campaign expenses, listing offices and districts including Edward S. Wells and Vaughn W. Finkel among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Intérest Committee
Elyria
Committeereaauret
W. H. Gaston
Lorain County Board of Elections
Mers Chante
Edward S. Wells
Board of Education
Muttington Township
Vaughn W. Finkel
Huntington
Alorzs ‘Taylor
Justice of the Peace
Penfield Township
Harvey J. Hopking
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
LaGrange
Scio Pottery Plant Devastating Fire Wipes Out Plant
A large fire destroyed seven buildings of the Sclo Pottery Co in Scio. About 800 workers were affected as losses reached $1,000,000, with firemen from nearby Ohio towns and Wheeling, West Virginia aiding. The blaze started after a kiln switch was shorted by an electric switch sold by Eugene Pugh. The plant’s value was about $600,000, unfinished wares around $400,000. Owner Thon Reese had gained attention last Christmas with $750,000 in worker bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCIO
Sclo Pottery Co
Eugene Pugh
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Pigh
Thon Reese
Christman
Christmas Tree Donated for Ely Park Yuletide Display
For years a Christmas tree brightens Ely Park as part of Yuletide decorations. This year Judge Guy B. Findley donated the tree and Al Berson provided the lights, continuing a three year pattern with Berson previously supplying the tree and Findley offering one this year with decor by Berson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Park
Guy B. Findley
al Berson
Berson
Automobile Customer Is Sued By Dealer
Kaufman Motors Inc of Pontiac has sued J C Root of Columbus for 3000 alleging he resold a new car to a used car dealer within six months of purchase violating a contract buyers signed after July 1 to curb resale. The suit marks the first in Columbus under the new program and reflects rising violations reported by the Columbus Auto Trades Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kaufman Motors, Inc
Pontiac
J.C. Root
Root
Kaufman's
Harold
Wood
Columbus Auto Trades Association
Portsmouth
Ashland College Names New President
Ron Clayton, a 31 year old Ohio State University professor, was chosen to lead Ashland College starting next September. He will replace interim president Dr. R. W. Bixler, who has headed the college for three years. Clayton will earn his doctorate in March 1948, is a Miami University 1932 alumnus, and previously directed schools in New Lebanon before joining OSU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronland
Glen L. Clayton
Ohio State University
Ashland College
R. W. Bixler
Clayton
Miami University
New Lebanon
Ohio State
Death notices from Wellington and surrounding towns obituary roundup
A wave of death notices from Wellington, Lorain, Elyria, Grafton, and North Canton lists Clara Mae Witte of Westlake and Wilmington area families. Included are Giles Edward Gardner of Wellington, Susan Diane Clark of Elyria, Joseph Maslyk formerly of Elyria, Willis Garver of Sullivan, Seth Buswell of LaGrange, Fred Reisinger of Eaton Township, Harry Day of Lorain Elyria, Adelaide Goecker of Ridgeville, with funeral details and survivors across several households and towns.
Court notices mix with arrests and fire at hospital
The report lists multiple court actions including Joe Sisco released on bond for receiving stolen property based on a storehouse theft near Oberlin, Roger Reed facing arson charges, and trial dates for Frank Johnson and others. Also covered are a divorce suit, church loan petition, property damages awards, fines for intoxication, non-support cases, and a hospital fire at St Vincent's with nine patients evacuated and $1,200 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sisco
Oak Point Road
Frank Warner
Oberlin
Sisco
Hospital Toledo
St. Vincent's Hospital
Brownhelm School Repeats Attendance Honors in County
Brownhelm School wins top attendance honors in both high school and larger elementary divisions for the second six weeks of 1947-48, with Soil Ridge School (Amherst Township) leading the one and two room division. County records list attendance percentages for all area schools across high, elementary, and small school groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Furdl
Brawnhélm
Divie Sion
Soil Ridge
Amherst Tollship
Brownhelm
Henrietta
Graftan
Avon Lake
South Amheret
Camden
Brookside
Columbia
Avon
Eaton
Brighton
Clearview
Benfield
Ridgeville
Belden
LaGrange
Bélchér
Gratton
Huttington
Vincent
Penfield
Avon, Lake
South Amhierst
Elyria Township
Bator
East Carlisle
South Ridge
Middle Ridge
Rochester
Safety Education Course Announced for Lorain County
A six hour safety education course for Lorain County teachers will be held at Elyria High School on January 19 and 20. Miss Florence Hellman of Kent State University will lead the program. The course is a joint effort of the Red Cross and Kent State University, with a county office urging at least one teacher from each school in the county to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Day
Lorain
D1 Street
Elyria
Tellng-Belle Vernon Ice Cream Company
Lenna
Wo Sont
Lawrence
St. Louis
Wareren
San Diego
Cal
Marjorie Chonko
Richard Mays
Cincinnati
CG. M. Cady
Florence
Rejchlin
Yeachera
Elyria ‘High School
Florence Hellman
Kent State University
The
Red Cross
Camden Christmas Events Include Society Dinner and Party
Kipton Christmas season steps into Camden with a Missionary Society dinner and 50 cent gift exchange at the parsonage on December 17. The Camden Farm Woman's Club hosts its annual party and gift exchange on December 19, mystery sisters to be revealed. A Camden High school semi formal dance closes its dancing class term on December 13 at 8 30 PM with refreshments and entertainment. Chief White Eagle speaks at Camden High December 2 on The American Indian. Mr and Mrs Jay Sharp and sons travel to Eustis Florida for several weeks. their used Lorin city bus will serve as living quarters. Mr and Mrs Adam Moeh of Ecorse Michigan visit Miss Betts at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipton
Missionary Society of the
Camden Baptist Church
Camden Farm Woman's Club
Mystery Sisters
Camden High School
White Eagle
Shorp
Jay Sharp
Kenneth
Elden
Junior Sharp
Darwin Sharp
Eustis
Fla
Mr. Sharp
Adam Moeh
Joan
Ecorse
Mich
Educators Fun Frolic At Lorain County Event
The Elyria Barbershop Quartet and choirs from three Lorain County schools will entertain at the midyear Lorain County Education Association event at Clearview School on Wednesday January 24. Avon Lake Brighton Browsthelm teachers will host games and activities while Elyria groups perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Lorain County
Lorain County Education
Glearview
Elyria Barbershop
Avon Lake
Srighton
Browsthelm
Avon
Gifts Sent To Juveniles In Institutions In Lorain County
Juvenile officers Carl Curtis Mrs Jane Patterson and Court Clerk Pearl Reynolds wrapped Christmas gifts for 35 boys and 28 girls from Lorain County institutions. Donations came from multiple organizations and individuals as part of continued Yuletide support for detained youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Curtis
Jane Patterson
Pearl Reynolds
Lorain County
Christ
Pitt
Thieves Take Tires At Wellington
Deputies and Wellington police investigated two burglaries in Wellington. Thieves broke into H. Lee Motor Sales Co. and took several new tires valued at 140 dollars. A service station run by L. K. Coates was entered, with six tires valued at 100 dollars and firearms taken. Footprints outside both rear windows suggest the same offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
H. Lee Motor Sales Co
L. K. Coates
Police accuse Samuel Smith in Lakewood assault case
Samuel Smith co owner of Olympic Recreation in Lakewood was charged with assault and battery by a warrant from Mayor A R Agate after Henry Swesey accused him of attacking at Lodi street and West avenue at 7 30 am Sunday Swesey said Smith drove up offered Molm to ride and then struck him Swesey denies the breaking in accusation The case awaits hearing before Mayor Agale on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Smith
Lakewood
Olympic Recreation
Lodi Street
A. R. Agate
Henry Swesey
No. 1
Tattersall Court
Swesey
Smith
Lodi
West Avenue
Molm
A. R. Agale
Ruling Frees Millions Of Dollars In Royalties
The federal circuit court upheld two Cold Metal Process Co patents granted in 1980 to Abram P. Steckel. The government suit seeking cancellations was dismissed. Royalties totaling about $9.6 million from steel firms had been impounded pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnaai
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Cold Metal Process Co
Abram P. Steckel
Youngstown
Cleveland
Government Patent Office
Steckel
Steel
Cleveland Federal Court
Fight Breaks Up By Deputies At Inn Yard
Deputies Sharifts Joseph Guzik and Shseph Grunds deterred a brawling scene in the parking yard of the Inn At Londoni day. They arrested Henry Maf fick 21 Akron Clarencé Furby 44 Gratton and Pete Dettith 33 Elyria for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Elyria police assisted as more participants were sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londo
Joseph Guzik
Shseph Grunds
Henry Maffick
Akron
Clarencé Furby
Gratton
Pete Dettith
A. D
Elyria
James Horn
Markets Curve as Live Stock Prices Rise in Midweek Trading
A scrambled market report shows livestock and produce pricing with mixed demand. Beef and lamb steer steady to higher while hogs and cattle fluctuate. produce prices drift with apples, celery, carrots, and mushrooms listed along with wholesale and retail figures.
Thew Graduates To Be Feted Tonight At Moose Hall
Thew Service School class of eleven graduates from Lorain with members from eleven cities and eight states honored at a Moose Hall banquet. Smythe will address, Ward Clark presiding, Thibault and Grossman oversee instruction in Thaw equipment. Graduates include Bartos Cedar Rapids and Chism Birmingham among others. A second item notes a fender damage accident involving Jack Crowell and Roy Douglas on Bread Street to Middle Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Théw Shovel Company
Moose Hall
Lorain
C.B. Smhythé
Éurs
Smythe
Ward V. Clark
Corps of Engineers
Field Artillery
Ralph G. Thibaut
Shopl
Thibault
Charles Gross
T. J. Bartos
Cedar Rapids
Ray Brahain
Kansas City
Missouri
John Chism
Birmingham
Ala
Paul H. Davis
Sioux City
Joel &. Estes
East Point
Robert J. Hudson
Atlanta
Vernal Merchant
Hanni+ bat
Virgil Orndorff
Bridgeport
Conn
H. B. Robertson
Richmond
Clifford Shriver
B. Louis
Robert A. Tucker
Galena Park
Texas
Jack Crowell
iLake Avenue
Roy Douglas
Flint
Mich
Bread Street
Middle Avenue
Trade names listed in a 1950s retail directory item
A compact notice lists major brands and manufacturers including American Can Montgomery Ward National Dairy Sears Roebuck Westinghouse Woolworth Bendix General Motors White Motors Republic Steel US Steel and Standard Oil of Ohio with scattered garbled OCR text surrounding brand names and corporate houses. The fragment hints at a corporate or retail directory snippet showing diversified holdings and product labels of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Can
Montgomery Ward
National Dairy Eye
Sears Roebuck
Westinghouse Elect’ra Woolworth Co
Bendix
Ssc
Reeevere Y Eee
General Molora .i
White Motors
Republic Steel
US Steel
Oc Standard of ‘Ohio
Chies Service Abigecbenes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chapter of Engineers
Pagene
Flcon Sanders
Nepete James A
Reser Aves
Scio Pottery
Beth
Elyria Nursery
Teo Carpenter
Gratten
Death Records
Witte Services
Amherst
Clara. Mae Witte
Westlake
Giles Edward Gardner Wellangton
Gilles Edward Gardner
North Canton Hospital
Bort
Grafton
Girard Gardner
Giles
Wellington High School
Iva
Roland
North Canton
Charles Gardner
Mra
Arthur Richmond
Medina
Susan Diane Clark
Robert W. Clark
Sprude Street
Robert Je
Jeffery
Arthur Buswell
Fiarold Clark
Archie Hallawell
Jack Bryant
Joskrut
Maslyk
Joseph d. Maslyk
Elyrian
Chicago
Anna
Joseph Ji
Mary« Win
John J. Maslyk
R. W. Obitts
Stacy
Los Angeles
Frank
Boston
Mass
Carl
Columbia City
Ind
Willis B. Garver
Willis D. Garver
Jod Hospital
Sullivan
Sullivan Congregational Church
Gulf Refining Company
Ruth
Otho Garver
St. Petersburg
Florida
Andrew's Funeral Home
Gordon Blunt
Seth F
Fred Reisinger
Eaton Township
Elza
Litchfield
North Eaton Church of Christ
Marvey
Claire
Doris Reisinger
Lu Carpenter
Wlyria
Adelaide Goecker
Root Road
Germany
St. Peter's Church
Gott Hellwecker
Frances Chamberlain
Caroline Renz
John Goecker
Fred Goecker
Barbara Brown
Anthony Merk
Brucker
St. Peter's Cemetery
Taylor Funeral Home
Roger Reed
Spring Street
D. A. Cook
Richard Horan
Frank Johnson
Elgins
Emil Temple
James P. Horn
Horn
Temple
Harrimane Society
Ilarold Ewing
Robert Rothgery
Carlisle
Ann F. Smith
William D
Christian Missionary Aliance Church
Roommow Pleas Court
Leo J
Olive Hill
Cleveland Electric Muminating Co
Common Pleas Court
Hertha
Florence Zuba
Lake Longwith
Longwith
Brendon Lieb
South Anne Herst
Eariler
Theresa Lieb
Canton
APL Bugs
Canton City Bus Lines
Ene
Toey
J. C. Hunnicutt
Hunnicutt
Hennicutt
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Brownhelm School
Wiami
Harry S. Talmadge
Talmadge
Toledo (Ohio
Blade
Detroit Journal
Robert W. Rebholz
Here
Springfield City Hospital
Police Dept. News
Epius
Piga
U. S
Res- Charante
Pricea F.o. B
Haaveta
Cortlands
Ortlands
Doein
Baldwins
Thew
Central Panna
Elyria Electric, Inc
Graystone
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