Steelworkers Yule Caravan Brightens Boys Village Life
In Smithville the Christmas Caravan from Lorain to Boys Village brought a four hour party for 33 boys aged 12 to 18. Patrons included Pat O'Brien Local 1104 CIO USW and Congressman Dave Baumhart with Francisco Toto Kovach as Santa. The hall overflowed with gifts, food and laughter as youths and visitors shared in the festive chaos and clean up.
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Steelworkers
Yule Caravan
Brightens Boys Village Life
Boys Village
Smithville
Lorain
Helen Jones
Esther
Santa
Agnes Morrow
Amvets and Steelworkers
U.S
A. D. Baumbart Jr
Jesse” “Ross
Toto” Kovack
Santa Claus
Smithville Village Aids Troubled Youths In Ohio
Smithville's Boys Village in Ohio helps 12 to 18 year olds facing social and emotional problems. A 17 member staff oversees 36 residents, with support from 34 trustees. The program funds come from gifts and agency payments, while a 1953 cost report shows $1900 per boy per year.
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Lester Glick
Boys Village
Smithville
Glick
Ohio
Welker J. Stoucker
Orrville
Belletis
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Pat O’brien
Cio-Usw
Dave Baumhart
Carl Longwell
Ward Neiding
Esther Schroeder
Barbara Ice
Francis “Toto
Kovach
Toto
Godfrey
Ramecy
Lorain County
Paul Mikus
Churches of Life
Joe Heenich
Keenich
Agata Morrow
Santhiam
Chronicle-Telegram
Don Miller
Elyria