Elyria considers Safety Service Director pick to replace Lotko
Elyria eyes a one year successor to Mike Lotko who leaves to join the County Commissioners as Vic Stewart steps in as mayor. Three candidates remain John Lugas Richard Laux and Howard Saddler with Keys to name the appointee next week.
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Elyria City Safety Service
Mike Lotko
Board of County Commissioners
Lotko
Gillin
Vic Stewart
Stewart
Council
Mayer
J. Grant Keys
Mike DiSalle
Keys
John Lugas
Elyria High
Lugas
Lee Wilson Co
Rocky River
Richard Laux
Elyria
Laua
State Highway Department
A. J. Baltes Co
Norwalk
Howard Saddler
Saddler
Frank Ayres
Stamps honor women. Janowicz eyed for Notre Dame coach gap
The USPS has issued over 1,100 stamps since 1847 with only 14 honoring women of history led by Martha Washington and Susan B Anthony. The piece notes Elyria's Vic Janowicz possible for college coaching next year, Kuharich tied to Notre Dame and Redskin ties, plus 1948 commemorative stamp depicting Elizabeth Stanton Carrie Catt and Lucretia Mott.
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United States Post Office Department
Elyria
Vic Janowicz
Joe Huharich
Washington Redskins
Merter
Notre Dame
Terry Brennan
Janowicz
Kuharich
Washington
San
Istrumental Kuharich
Guy
Columbus
Gene Brito
Redskins
Amercan
Elizabeth Stanton
Carrie C Catt
Lucretia Mott
B. Anthony
Shee
Lucreta Mott
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Carrie Chapman Catt
South Amherst Church Hosts 18 Carolers Christmas Party
About 18 youths from the Methodist Youth Fellowship caroled at South Amherst church Monday ending at the Foor home for a Christmas party. Duane Foor, home on army furlough, was guest of honor with gift exchange and lunch after games.
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South Amherst
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Paul Foor
Duane Foor
Alex Eschke
Rienard Wilhelm
Foor
A Christmas Card Story Of Compassion For Dogs
A reader shares a humane note about finding two collie puppies at an airport, caring for them in Elyria, and seeking homes. The letter recounts kindness toward animals and a Christmas card from Rose Schumacher, urging readers to help shelter dogs and promote pet care.
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Elyria
Rose
Schumacher
Three Die After Trestle Accident Near Alexander City
Two teen girls Patsy Huggins and Sarah Tomas and a Jacksonville State student Wayne Hodge died after being trapped on a railroad trestle Thursday. One youth, Warner C. Ginsley, escaped serious injury by falling into shallow water. A survivor described the scene as a stormy mishap with wrecked hopes and a grim holiday message from the editor.
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Alexander City
Ala
UPD
Patsy Huggins
Sarah Tomas
Wayne Hodge
Jacksonville
Mallese
Oberlin Christmas Cheer Runs Deep With Kiwanis Help
Santa Claus phoned in on Christmas morning praising the season's success and thanking the many helpers. Mel Martens led the Kiwanis round-up, distributing over 200 toys to needy kids, with Mrs. Hoffman and OCWC coordinating rescue efforts for families in need.
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Santa
Mrs. Claus
Mel Martens
Kiwami Club
Ernest Hoffman
Oberlin Community Welfare Council
Kiwanis
Vel Martens
Kiwanis Club i
Mrs. Hoffman
Janet Smith
Cleveland
Janet
West Hamilton St. T
Inds
Pete Marshall
Santa Claus
Pete
Shoot a 1959 Christmas card today with home photos
All About Pictures suggests capturing next year's Christmas card now. Use daytime or twilight lighting, careful focus, and light control from windows. A door gesture photo with family may look welcoming. late shot after sundown yields drama. set camera, meter exposures, and vary lights for optimal results.
Hi Eds Annual Tureen Draws Group of 10
SOUTH AMHERST The Hi Eds held its annual tureen supper at Mrs. Fred Eppley’s Elyria home with gift exchange and Christmas decor. Prizes went to Mrs. William Wilhelm and Mrs. Elmer Kirschener. Next meeting set for Jan 13 at Mrs. Wilhelm’s Amherst home.
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South Amherst
Hi- Eds
Fred Eppley
Elyria
William Wilhelm
Elmer Kirschener
al Schueller
Amherst
Wayne Slack
Maynard Marquith
Alvin Fowl
Elyma
Deputy Herb Schaffer A Colorful Boxing Marine Tale
Huron County deputy Herb Schaffer now 52 leads a quiet life but once boasted a vivid boxing and track career. As Marine Schaffer he captured the Far East featherweight title in Shanghai with a fourth round KO over Sammy Coker. He fought internationally in 1929 pole vault and ran two 26 mile marathons with top finishes. He later pursued police work for nine years while staying connected to boxing, including bouts against Toledo and Bellevue fighters. He is married to Agnes Roeser and has a daughter Rita Hauser. his brother Ambrose also boxed as Buzz.
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Herb Schaffer
Huron County
Herb
Schaffer
Marine Schaffer
Far East
U.S
Sammy Coker
China
Shanghai
United States
Pacific
Norwalk
al Barker
Sammy Tornese
Bellevue
Don Shepherd
Cleveland
Peewee Wilson
Greenwich
Sheriff’s Department
Agnes Roeser
Monroeville
Rita ‘Hauser
New Year Message on Space Frontiers and Moral Duty
A reader shares a reflective note on space exploration versus earthly progress. The author urges credentials and virtue before venturing to the moon and beyond, stressing the need to address global problems first, while wishing a hopeful Happy New Year.
It's In The Cards According To Hoyle Card Game Q&A
A reader asks about red threes in Canasta and replacement rules. Other inquiries cover Euchre popularity in Ohio Illinois Indiana and Rochester, Whist singleton leads, and the number of 52 card deck combinations. Local association address included for questions.
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Ohio
Chnois
Indiana
New York City
Rochester
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