Kiwanis Club Holds Meeting Sees Safety Film and Plans Events
Elyria Kiwanis members watched a traffic safety film titled Traffic With the Devil shown by Capt. James Ferrie of the Cleveland Automobile Safety Council at the Elks Marine Room. The group announced a Christmas party for local Rowanians children next week and a Division Sixth installation on January 21 at the Rieger hotel in Sandusky. Denis J. Ryare J. will be installed as Lieutenant governor for the Division, succeeding Jim Armitage. Guests included Wells Mele, Loren J. Neeper, and Jack O Brien. Rufus G. Taylor will conduct a training school for new officers and chairs Sunday afternoon.
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Elyria Kiwanis Club
Elks Marine Room
James Ferrie
Cleveland Automobile Safety Council
Rieger
Sandusky
Denis J. Ryare J
Elyria Club
Jim Armitage
Wells Mele
Grafton
Loren J. Neeper
Berea
Jack O Brien
Avonaxe Kiwanis Club
Rufus G. Taylor
Traffic Mishaps Reported After Multiple Collisions
An early evening collision at Mid ale avenue and Seventh street led to the arrest of John R. Osborne 18 of 274 Seventh Street on reckless driving charges. Several other minor crashes were reported including damage at Lake avenue Foster Street West River Drive and Second Street. Police said Osborne will be arraigned tomorrow.
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Midale Avenue
Seventh Street
John R. Osborne
Osborne
Robert Carruthers
Wellington
E. J. Stankard
Tommorrow
Robert Fortman
Oakwood Street
Oscar Durning
West River
Laxe Avenue
Foster
Arthur Smith
Hamilton Street
Alten
Second Street
Gren Br
Gren Br Lows Barkas, 573 Iron- Cale Street
Sam Giarmini
Lorain
Sheriffs Department
Root Road
Snang Baking Co
H. E. Baurman
Lawrence Brooks
Lis Cascade Street
Teport States
Exri Seper
Edward 5
Lakewood
Cans
Cleveland Road
Tod
Boy Receives German Teacher’s Thank You Note
Robert Zacharias 11-year-old pupil sent a shoe box to Germany in 1947 from McKinney School. Emil Mayer a German teacher and former US POW wrote from a Black Forest village thanking the gift and noting his family’s wartime losses. Mayer offered a family photo if Robert wants it.
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Robert Zacharias
Floyd Zacharias
East River Street
Germany
McKinney School
Robert
Emil Mayer
Mayer
Black Forest
Wurttemberg
Elyrians To Spend Christmas Far From Home
Families of several Elyrians report sons and brothers will spend the 1947 Christmas abroad or away from home. Corporal Bram, in the Canal Zone since January 1947, will be stationed outside the country. His brother Recut James Byram is finishing basic training at Fort Knox and plans furlough for the holiday. Ray Helling, a student at Wittenberg College, also expects to be away. Sgt. David R. Coe remains in Germany with a six month hitch left, awaiting home next spring.
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Cpi
Sherwood Byram, Jr
Canal Zone
Bram
James Byram
Wil
Fort Knox
Ray Helling
Wittenberg College
Springfield
S. R. Byram
Eadycourt
Sherwood Bram. Jr
IH2
Corozal General Depot
Elvrian
David R. Coe
Morris Coe
Second Street
Stili
Germany
Hitch
Lamin
David R Coe
Gmtet
Ap.o
New York
Former Elyrian’s Husband Dies in Local Obituary
Joseph ZoSur, husband of Elyrian ZoSur, known to the community, died after a brief illness. Services will be held at the Daniel Home, 13800 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, with details announced by family friends.
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Joseph ZoSur
O& Us Civ
Wee- Owe
Lever
Daniel
Ierai
Detroit Ve
Laxewood
Asa Ae & Ivdey
Cub Scout Awards Presented at Pack 105 Christmas Meeting
Thirty three awards were given to Cub Pack 105 members at the First Congregational Church last night. Attendance included 60 Cubs, 45 parents, and 15 other children. Awards covered service stars, silver and gold arrow points, Lion, Bear, and Wolf Cubs, with Santa Claus distributing gifts. Pack 105' s next meeting is January 20 with Den 8 in charge.
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First Congregational Church
Glen Johnson
Harvey Wilcox
Robert Zacharias
David Muller
Floyd Baum
James Boylan
Robert Daniels
Fred Jesse
Tommy Thompson
George Howorth
Sheldon Golecen
Harry Kawell
Ronald Yoo
Billy Sharp
Jack Krugman
James Wirsham
Jack Clauser
Tommy DeBray
John Radican
Richard Snyder
Duane Smith
Billy Beiter
Joseph Radican
Robert Beiter
Stephen Leibling
Ronald Aldrich
Thomas Wilcox
Jack Leonard
Lynn Pankoff
Cubs of Dens No. 4
Santa Claus
Allen Spike
Cub Promise
Pledge of Allegiance
Cubs of
Den 5
Yoo
Cubs of den 4
Den
Radican
Snyder
Den 8
Market Roundup of Corporate Stocks and Utilities
Prices at noon from United Press list a wide mix of stocks and bonds including General Motors at 5. and 4 s5, Penna General, Westinghouse, Aircraxe at 33 72, U S Steel 707s, Anaconda Copper 655, American Radiator 23, and Glidden. Also noted are Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Warner Brothers Chrysler and other major firms with varied quotings, reflecting a broad cross section of industry on the exchange.
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N. J. Central
Penna
General Motors
White Sisters
Westingmuus
Aircraxe
Republic Steel
U. S. Steel
Stendara
N. J
Rhea
Col
Ges & Elec
Ceeseeeeee
Cleveland Exchange
Cleveland Cliffs
Cleveland Elec
Tilum
Woelkworth Co. Socers Vacuum
American T.& Too
Icsn Brake Line
Richman Bros
Stolen Auto Recovered By Rocky River Police
A car stolen from The Glen Rogers Motor Co. for repairs was recovered by Rocky River police before the theft was reported locally. Police say a suspect admitted taking the car in Emvria and was arrested as he drove through Rocky River. The car belonged to Arthur E. Koepp of 439 Tenth Street.
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Glen Rogers Motor Co
Rocky River
Eiyr
Emvria
Arthur E. Koepp
Tenth Street
Koepp
Glenn Rogers Xider
Motor Company
Ridgeville VFW elects Hadaway as fire chief again
Ridgeville Volunteer Firemen reelect L. R. Hadaway as chief at a Wednesday night meeting. He has led since 1931 with a six month gap. New officers James Diederich vice president Robert Gilder secretary Robert Taylor treasurer. Regular meetings are the second Wednesday and practices each Wednesday night.
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North Ridgeville
Ridgeville
L. R. Hadaway
Ridgevile
Hadaway
Carl Lehman
Albert Diederich
Malcolm van Wermer
Carl Gibson
James Sayers
Leonard Steigerwald
James Diederich
Robert Gilder
Robert Taylor
Dire Station
Secure Permit For New Building At Cleveland Street
The Bendix Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Company has obtained a building permit for a 30 by 30 foot one story masonry structure on Cleveland street. The project cost is estimated around 1500 dollars and the company will handle contracting in house. The building will be used for storage of records.
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Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Company
Cleveland Street
City Building Department
Elyria High School choir to present Christmas concert
The Elyria High School a cappella choir will perform a Christmas concert at the high school auditorium at 3 p m Sunday under the direction of J Martin Beck. The program features the choir pictured in three rows with members from front to back and the director noted.
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Elyria High School
J. Martin Beck
Mary Whitmar
Jansie Meredith
Peg France
Janet Sharrer
Joan Eldred
Sallye Gehbrke
Norma von Durke
Sally Sayers
Jo Ann Balir
Emogene
Anne Bruck
Barbara Snyder
Annastasia Peppes
Joan Kritzel
Terre Smith
Moira Kirkpatrick
Sarah Worthington
Lois Fullmer
Katherine Glover
Ruth Blackstone
Rudy Davis
Jim Smith
Roland Foster
Alan McMallen
George Odell
Jerry Given
Bob Cochrane
Phil Surdock
Jey Weichel
Roy West
Pete van Wormer
Bernie Evenchik
Tory Curculo
Charles Shaffer
Bill Lohnes
Bob DuBrar
Ed Godridge
Bill Walker
Steve Gorbies
Fred Hammons
Wright Brothers Plane Accepted For Smithsonian
The Smithsonian finally recognizes the Wright brothers Kitty Hawk airplane as the first successful flight, reversing Langley’s Aerodrome. Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson formalized the decision calling the Wrights’ craft the world’s first controlled powered flight in 1903.
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Washington
America
Todex
Wright
Smithsonian Institution
Samuel P. Langley
Wilbur
Orville
The
Smithsonian
Lost Billfold And $123 Returned
Bert Sigsbey of LaGrange reported his billfold with $123 missing at police headquarters at 9:50 am. Patrolman Edward Stromharé noted the loss and later, a recovered sum of $723 was found in a patrol car with Maurice Fised on Yaird street, while Sigsber’s articles were returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Sigsbey
LaGrange
Thew Shovel Co
Sigsbey
Edward Stromharé
Tre Dimnord
James Higgie
Serry
Maurice Fised
Ingoom Yaird
B.feid
Holiday PTA program to feature carols and tree
The event will be open to children with rooms decorated in Christmas traditions. A short program includes carol singing and distribution of the PTA tree.
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PTA
Multiple Divorces and Suits Filed in Lorain County Courthouse
The Bonita Eddy suit for divorce from George cites neglect and cruelty after a 1941 marriage with three children. Betty Daniels seeks divorce from Earl amid alleged neglect. Detherine Medrano sues Andres for divorce, also for neglect and cruelty. A Western Reserve, Inc. judgment and a cognovit note are noted, with other divorces granted by Judge Cook. Suit by Kenneth Parks against William G. Smith for a $250 auto collision claim was settled. A court entry reports tax-exemption reviews for a Lorain private club, The Telecinenna Lorain Corp. A number of other actions include partition petitions, foreclosure suits, and miscellaneous court entries.
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Kenneth Parks
Amherst
Wiliam G. Smith
Case Road
Route 20
Mareh 7
Lorain
Frank Ayres
State Tax Commission
Waat
Ayres
Telecinenna Lorain Corp
Eee
Urge Shorter Work Week For Rail Employees
A presidential board recommends a 40 hour work week for 1.9 million non operating railroad workers starting Sept 1 1949 and an immediate seven cent an hour wage increase to avert a nationwide rail strike. Railroads now run 48 hours. board estimates a 14 percent raise and a $450 million annual cost. A condition may require giving up current time and wage agreements.
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Washington
Reilroads
Railoads
Tle
Markets Beat Growers Market Apples and Odds Ends
Market briefs show apple prices for Jons and McIntosh with varied per bushel figures and wholesale greens at mixed costs. Livestock receipts at Cleveland and cattle prices edge lower with steady sheep and lamb values. notes on eggs and pay policy discuss weekly hours and overtime retroactivity.
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Cleveland
Marzet
Stezer
Easiy
Ught
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Kiwanis Club
Sudro-Curtis
Elyrian
LAW Electric
Westinghouse Electric
Westinghouse Refrigerators
Cleveland St
Dodsley’s Grocery
Cub Scout
United Press
Allen School
Sunc
Jofferson
Gates School
Roosevelt School
Susiber
Pace One Ae
Turkey
ST. Peter's Church Hall
N. Ridgeville
MEN OF
Wright Bros
Bonita AL Eddy
George
Betty Daniels
Earl
Ramsey-Bennett Co
Invia Afiilenkofo
Tiny's Freezer Sales Co
Vermilio
Detherine Medrano
Andres
the Western Reserve, Inc
Richard
Ethel Maro
Wade
D. A. Cook
Dorothy Short
Rincred Wozniak
Joseph
Lian Fuma
Leonard
Richard Cadwallader
Avor Lake
Common
Pieas Court
Avon Lake
Home Owners Loan Corp
Common Pleas Court
Wheam W
Johanna Biv
James Kuebler
Csen
Findley Yesterfar
Charlies
Thew Gay Stevel Co
Yolvin i Eitlir
Juczce Cook
Mickey Mouse
Gene
West Ave
Elvira Aerie
Order of Eagles
Eagles
J. Biathis
Mas
Santa Caus
Aerie
the Elks Marine Room
Elyria Eagles Hall
Bomegrowers
Box C
Jonsiban
McIntosh
Rhode Isend Greemrsa
Macket
Efimimem
Farm Bureau
C. S
Grace
Sprade
Lehman - Johnson
the House of Service To Real Estate
Middle Ave
Spape
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