Ohio sales tax rise continues for third week
Ohio tax receipts climb for the third consecutive week with a year to year gain of 1.08 percent totaling 2,941,255 for the week ended Jan 29. Lorain County dips slightly to 48,181 as overall state funds rise to 11,831,756 for the first seven months of the fiscal year. James Johnson, Graystone manager, outlines renovations and plans including television in rooms and a six day cocktail lounge operation at the Mt. Vernon Packard Hotels Co. property.
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Ohio
Roger W. Tracy
Lorain County
AAA
Te Amer
Tracey
Jny American Hotel Association
James Johnson
Graystone
Packard Hotels Co
Mt. Vernon
Johnson
Elyrians
Marge Hewitt
Graystone Hotel rooms grow in Elyria notice
The Graystone Hotel offers 65 rooms across the second, third and fourth floors. Guests and townspeople learn about sleeping and lounging facilities as the hotel aligns with tourist guide standards and local expectations for good lodging.
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Graystone
Elyrians
Wellington Button Club Studies China Theme
Wellington Mrs Charles Barnes hosted the Wellington Button Club meeting as members shared February events and presented related buttons. Mars Trufant spoke on ivory and enamel Chinese buttons while Mrs Jane Hawk discussed cinnabar and jade Chinese buttons with several pieces on display.
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Wellington
Charles Barnes
Ira Porter
China
Mars Trufant
Jane Hawk
Herbert Cassidy
Congress Studies If Home Buying Is Too Easy
Congress weighs housing policy amid NAHB critique of liberal FHA terms. NAHB argues mortgage debt rose with no delinquency spike and warns against repeating 1920s mortgage collapse. Debates focus on credit terms, affordability, and the balance between access and risk to the economy.
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William Knowin
Washington
Congress
Congress Studies
FAA
Veterans Administration
NAHB
Colony Restaurant Extends Hours Seven Days a Week
Colony Restaurant at 118 East Ave operated by Mrs. Eshile Burke switched from six to seven days per week after steady patron demand. Regular hours now 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The change, effective this month, aims to serve workers such as turpike crews with three meals priced to aid wage earners.
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East Ave
Eshile Burke
Florence Simonds Named Medina County Home Demonstration Agent
Miss Florence Simonds, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sterling Simonds of Center Ridge Road, will become the Medina County home demonstration agent. A Ohio State University home economics graduate next month, she is sister to Lois Simonds, Lorain County home demonstration agent, and has long extension work experience including 10 years in 4 H Club and leadership roles. She will direct the county home demonstration program and girls 4 H clubs, joining fellow successor Mrs Margene House in duties.
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Westlake
Florence Simonds
Sterling Simonds
Center Ridge Rd
Medina Counter Ann
Averp
Simonds
Lois Simonds
Lorain County
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Cuyahoga County
International Farm Youth Exchange Committee
Colony
Elvira
Jimmy Enomale
Clyde E. Marsh
Jimmy
Lorain
Elyria Y.M.C.A
Paul Leidheiser
Broad St
Dr. Marsh
Past Matrons and Patrons Association Meeting Notes
Wellington Thirty members of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Temple Chapter Order of Eastern Stars held a regular supper in the hall Wednesday night. Committee on arrangements supplied rolls and coffee, including Mr and Mrs Keith Andrews, Mr and Mrs Hans Steger, Mr and Mrs Richard Cordray, and Mrs Frances Fisher. The evening was spent socially and a later meeting was planned for March 4.
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Wellington
Association of Temples Chapter
Order of Eastern Stars
Keith Andrews
Hans Steger
Richard Cordray
Frances Fisher
Boy Bitten Dog Dies in Toronto Incident
In Toronto Jan McLellan aged 12 was bitten by his dog while playing harmonica, later dying after rabies tests. His parents suspect the dog had ingested slow-acting poison prior to the fatal incident.
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Toronto
Jan McLellan
Oliver Goldsmith
Yan
Tan
Jit
Ohio Retail Analyser reports record December sales in 1954
December 1954 set an all time retail sales peak for Ohio, with total sales rising 22 percent from November to December and per city comparisons showing solid gains overall led by motor vehicle dealers and clothing stores. The Annalist notes seasonally adjusted Ohio Retail Sales at 229 percent of the 1949 average. Columbus shows unique positives versus other cities.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Retail Annalist
Bureau of Business Research At
Ohio State University
USMD
Bureau of Business Research
Akron
Canton
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dayton
Toledo
Youngstown
University
New Lightweight Work Shoes From Red Wing At Economy Store
Economy Shoe Store owner John Demirjian touts Red Wing work shoes as lighter yet tougher than older models. The cushion sole, feather lining, sweat proof insoles, and rigid arch support promise comfort and posture while leather durability backs claims of superior wear. Located at 53 East Ave, the shop also sells Bates dress shoes and rubber footwear for men and boys.
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Red Wing Shoe Company
Red Wing
Red Wing, Minn
Economy
East Ave
John Demirjiam
Bates
College Advisory Board
Bates Shoes
Drainage Talk Set By Firelands Farmers Class
Firelands adult farmers class at Firelands High School will discuss surface and subsurface drainage of cropland. Instructor F L Miller notes clay soils delay planting and harvesting and urges careful soil water management and ground water conservation. About 60 farmers attended a welding demonstration last week.
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Henrietta
Firelands High School
F. L. Miller
Firelands
Miller
Advertising and Sales Promotion Conference Planned
Ohio State University will hold its 12th annual Advertising and Sales Promotion Conference on October 28 at the Deshler Hilton Hotel. Dr. Kenneth Cameron, conference chairman, announced the event, which will be co sponsored by advertising trade and professional organizations in Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Deshler Hilton Hotel
Kenneth Cameron
Ohio
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