Council Lauded for Better Schools Campaign Efforts
The Advertising Council will spend 5 million this year to combat national indifference to public schools and adult delinquency. Felix Coste announced the award at the National School Public Relations Association dinner in Atlantic City, praising Benton & Bowles for donated materials and noting past contributions totaling 14 million since 1970. Harold Hunt cited two goals: raise awareness of education needs and honor teachers’ community impact while improving teaching conditions.
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America
Advertising Council
Felix W. Coste
Council
Better Schools
Coste
National School Public Relations Association
Atlantic City
National Citizens Commission For the Public Schools
Benton & Bowles, Inc
N.Y
Harold C. Hunt
Eliot
Graduate School of Education
Harvard University
American Association of School Administrators
Department of Classroom ‘Teachers
NEA
National Association of Secretaries of State| ‘Teachers Associations
National ‘Association of Student Councils
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
National Council of Chief State School Officers
National Education Association
National School Boards Association
Office of Ediction
U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Hunt
Rites Planned for Retired Lorain Police Inspector George Knapp
Funeral services are set for George H. Knapp 68 at 2 30 p m Monday from the Schwartz Home for Funerals Lorain He died Thursday at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a short illness Knapp longtime Lorain County police figure and former Lorain City Police Inspector He retired 1940 to pursue politics serving 19 years on the force and later as plant protection chief at Bendix Westinghouse Auto Air Brake Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Wellington
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George H. Knapp
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Schwartz
Lorain
Knapp
Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Company
Lorain County
Lorain City
Carl Finegan
Finegan
B. Anthony
First Congregational Church of
Elyria
Woodlawn
Wellington
Cleveland
Ruth M .Kohn
Lakewood, Hospital
Helen Bartlett
W. 116Th Street
Walter S
Kohn
William H
Bartlett
Edith H. Broughton
Blanche Cowden
Robert F. Corts
Howard Corts
Arthur Corts
Branch- Kauffman-Sandals Funeral Home
Detroit Avenue
Lakewood
George Fallon
Costly Machine Taken From Bus Garage Is Lost
Elyria police seek the return of a Van Dam valve resurfacing machine stolen from a bus garage on February 1. A 17 year old male admitted the theft and later said he dumped the tool along Russia road. authorities could not recover it and turned the youth over to county juvenile authorities.
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Russia Road
Elyria Police
Elyria Coach Co
Maurice Flood
Spring Weather Won’t Stay Long
Ohioans are urged to enjoy today’s warm spell as a cold air mass moves in tonight. The U S Weather Bureau forecasts temperatures drop and scattered light showers follow in the wake of the cold front.
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International
City completes land purchase for eastern heights playground
Auditor Ellsworth Albert reports the city has completed the purchase of 2 percent acres near Eastern Heights school for a recreation playground. Property owners Arthur J Nemes and Edward J Nemeth received 10000 dollars. The site is not ready this year but may be in operation by the summer of 1955.
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Eastern Heights
Ellsworth Albert
Arthur J. Nemes
Edward J. Nemeth
Birmingham Auxiliary Nominations Planned
Carrie Davidson senior vice president led the Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Davidson Slack Post No 8032 hall with twelve members present. Nominations for officers are set for March 1 and lunch was served by Lela Ebel Norma Jean Neiding and Anna Lipps. a special prize was awarded to Doris Croll.
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Birmingham
Fire Rips Through Barn on Local Farm Believed Contained
Perry Heineman, Columbia fire chief, called in Strongsville to help fight a blaze that spread through a barn on the Richey farm known as Highbriars. Firefighters from both departments battled the fire until 4 pm and stood by until 7:30 pm to prevent a reprint. The granary nearby was unharmed. Mott has operated the farm for years under ownership changes.
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Columbia Fire Department
Perry Heineman
Strongsville
Fie
Columbia
Richey’s
Deaths in Elyria area Mrs Mollie Johnson Ruth Kohn Barhyte
Notices record the deaths of Mrs Mollie Lee Johnson 55 of Durkee Road Elyria and Mrs Ruth M Kohn 66 of Cleveland. Also noted is the death of Mrs Nettie Wells Barhyte in Elyria with service details and burial plans. Surviving family members include spouses children and siblings. Funeral arrangements are listed with locations Sudro Curtis and Branch Kauffman Sandals.
Young Promises Woman Director Bid For NYC Control
Robert R. Young, former Chesapeake and Ohio chairman, vows to appoint a woman to New York Central's board if he wins control, seeking 41 000 stockholders' proxies to challenge the 15-member board ahead of the May 26 annual meeting. The SEC orders an inquiry into a $5 stock price rise tied to the battle.
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Washington
Robert R. Young
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
New York Central Railroad
Drew Pearson
Young
Central
William White
Securities and Exchange Commission
New York Stock Exchange
SEC
LaPorte Church Group Will Meet On Tuesday
Dr Charlies A Tal bert of Second Methodist Elyria will speak to the LaPorte Methodist Woman's Society on race relations The program titled The outreach of the Methodist Church among rural Negroes notes his past leadership in the South and his qualification for the role
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Carlisle
Charlies A. Talbert
Second Methodist Church
Elyria
Woman's Society of the
LaPorte Methodist
Talbert
South
Mrs Roosevelt Opens United Jewish Appeal Drive
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt addresses the opening session of the three day inaugural conference of the United Jewish Appeal drive to raise nearly 120 million dollars in Miami Beach.
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Miami Beach
Eleanor Roosevelt
United Jewish Appeal
Examinations Open For Naval Academy Admissions
Young Ohio men in the 13th district may apply to take Naval Academy entrance exams beginning March 24 in Sandusky Elyria or Cleveland. Examinations cover three days. Applicants must be U.S. citizens unmarried 17 to 19 years old by July 1 1954. congressional office must be informed of chosen location full name address and date of birth. Nominations by the Congressman by March 4 with appointments to follow.
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13Th District
Ohio
Naval Acade
E. Weichel
Washington
D.C
Sandusky
Elyria
I Cleveland
United States
Congress
Han
Barbershoppers Promote Elyria Group at LaGrange PTA
Twenty two Elyria Chapter barbershop singers performed harmony for the LaGrange PTA at the high school followed by a hosted lunch. Two quartets and a mixed group added variety while director Nelson Howe led rehearsals for new numbers ahead of the March 6 Elyria High School concert. The chapter also sang at East Haven Rest Home for resident Carl Rudolph and plans further community visits as part of its service program.
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Elyria
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
Barber Shop Quartet Singing In America, Inc
LaGrange Parent-Teacher Association
Gay Blades
Sing Kings
Nelson Howe
Elyria High School
Lorain
East Haven
Carl F. Rudolph
Crile Veterans Hospital
Parma
Motorist Fined For Two Violations In Elyria Court
Michael S. Klocek of 101 West River Street pleaded guilty to driving without a license driving while intoxicated and reckless driving after being seen going the wrong way on a one way street. Mayor J Grant Keys fined him 125 dollars and costs suspending his license for six months for DWI plus 10 dollars and costs for reckless driving. The case of driving without a license was continued to February 25.
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Michael S. Klocek
West River St
Klocek
West Avenue
Felice
J. Grant Keys
Elyria
South Amherst Tax Stamp Drive Extended
South Amherst reports extended through the March meeting the sales tax stamp drive run by Kindergarten Mothers. Members urged to have stamps in by then. Mrs. Sam Slack Jr. described the February 1 meeting at Clearview school. Members voted to add 110 cents weekly per child to cover teacher expenses. A Valentine party for pupils was held on February 12 hosted by Mrs. Glenn Ruth and others.
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South Amherst
Sam Slack Jr
Clearview School
Glenn Ruth
Robert Decetzel
Calvin Ruth
Richard Reynolds
Roy Russell
Book review at Fields Church meeting titled The Only Parent
Mrs Esther Walcott presented a review of The Only Parent for Evening Star Circle of Fields Methodist Church on Wednesday. Hostess Mrs Ralph Dessem, scripture reading by Mrs Grace Black, reports by Mrs Marilyn Elias and Mrs Ford Bainbridge, refreshments served.
Former Mayor Cleared Of Bribery Charges In Defiance
In Defiance, former Rost Mayor was found not guilty January 14 of bribery counts. Judge H B Mulholland dismissed two further indictments linked to former Service safety Director G B Hiatt before his death by suicide.
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Defiance
Rost
iThursday Common Pleas
H.B. Mulholland
Service Safety
G. B. Hiatt
Divorces and foreclosures docketed at court
Court entries show Mary Orth's divorce suit against Stanley dismissed while Robert Murray et al fail in foreclosure and partition actions. Walter Bleser of Avon Lake leaves an estate of 35670 with 30000 personal property and 5000 real estate, widow Eldorah inherits. Missing teen Ronald Barkacs sought by sheriff. Arrests for intoxication, pistol charge, and neglect cases noted. County plans road realignment near Vermilion road and weed control bids. County to pay higher hospital care rate. gas line permit approved and paternity suit dismissed. A Lorain partition suit filed by Mabel Kinzel against John Graham et al.
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Robert Murray
Thomas Murray Jr
Walter Bleser
Avon Lake
Eldorah
Lorain
Mabel Kinzel
Dock Road
Madison
John Graham
Probate Judge approves settlements in traffic deaths
Probate Judge Malcolm Thomson approved two settlements totaling 58 518 for the traffic deaths of Walter and Josephine Bring of R D 4 Wellington. The April Route 1 collision near Wellington killed the couple and seriously injured their 1 year old son. Estates of Mrs Bring and Walter Bring are settled for 28 300 and 30 018 respectively. administratrix is Louise Petran cek.
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Malcolm Thomson
Walter
Josephine Bring
R. D
Wellington
Route 1
Bring
Walter Bring
South Amherst Dimes Campaign Totals 1308 26
Joe Gargasz chairs the March of Dimes drive in South Amherst reporting a total collection of 1308 dollars and 26 cents. The Mothers March raised 612 dollars in business houses 150.36 dollars from organizations 81.8 dollars from business men 234.50 from dime cards by school children 212.20 and 17.50 from school personnel.
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South Amherst
Joe Gargasz
Elizabeth Rolli
Harvey Amenhauser
Martha Kilmer
Helen Megyess
Isaac Thompson
Harold Moore
John Novak
Rodney Wright
Gus Mathes
William Rolli
Sophie Yarmack
Warren Gleason
Joe Perry
Mary Schultz
James Balog
Vincent Czarmy
Ben Lupe
Clarence Flew
Hazel Roth
Michael Bodnar
Harry Huffman
Cecil Haynes
Matthew Gentile
James Russo
Elizabeth Cameron
George Innes
Robert Toma
George Yarmack
South Ambherst
Traffic fines and future court dates in Vermilion police notes
Adelbert C Hurd of Vermilion was fined 10 and costs after pleading guilty to going the wrong way on a one way street. Howard Saddler and Peter Petroff face tomorrow’s court dates for speeding disobeying a traffic signal and improper left turn respectively. Edward Kovrik, Leroy Jackson and Charles Perry appear for traffic offenses with varying fines. Myron Jason and Marie Pilarsh receive penalties for disorderly conduct and red light violations. Joseph Deimling cited for intoxication after being found at Isaly.
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Howard Saddler
141
Lake Avenue
Middle Avenue
Broad Street
Peter Petroff
Akron
Broad and
Lodi Streets
Edward Kovrik
Bell Court
Kovrik
Edward R. Flanagan
Purdue Avenue
Po‘lice
Kovrck
East Avenue
Fourth Street
Charles W. Perry
Grafton
Marie C. Pilarsh
Lorain
Court
Second Streets
Joseph Deimling
Deimling
Isaly’s
East Broad Street
Stricken Woman Receives Fire Department Aid
Mrs. Joseph Fortman 32 leaves 133 Spruce Street and goes to neighbor Mrs Caroline Clausius. Clausius calls Elyria Fire Department which arrives with resuscitator and oxygen. Firemen assist during transport to Elyria Memorial Hospital where Dr Suzanne Rayer treats nervous condition.
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Elyria
Joseph Fortman
Spruce Street
Caroline K. Clausius
Clausius
Grange Workers Banquet Set For Monday in Amherst
The 2nd annual Grange Workers banquet, led by Master Dean Kramer of Lo Rain County Pomona Grange, will be at 7 00 p m Monday at St Peters Evangelical and Reformed Church Amherst. Miriam ladies prepare the meal and Youth committee handles decor with patriotic motifs. Ohio State Grange lecturer R Bruce Tom speaks after a variety program. tickets from subordinate grange secretaries, reserve via Pomona Master’s office by week’s end.
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Lorain County
Pomona Grange
Dean Kramer
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Amherst
Miriam
Ohio State Grange
R. Bruce Tom
Grange
Pomona
South Amherst Troop Views Whittler's Guns
South Amherst scouts hosted Richard Hergins who displayed a collection of wooden guns he whittled. Twenty two scouts and two leaders attended as a court of review for boys advancing to second class. The troop showcased waterproof matches, packing for camping, and tent folding from a district show in Lorain.
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South
Amherst
Richard Hergins
South Pyle Road
South Amherst
Arthur Flowers
Matthew Gentile
Lorain
Market Prices and Commodities Report from Cleveland
The Cleveland market notes feature shifted quotes on eggs, butter, and poultry along with Ready to Cook poultry lines and grain prices. Also listed are stock quotations for major companies, and local livestock prices including cattle calves hogs and sheep with ranges for steers heifers cows bulls and hogs.
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United State Department of Agriculture
O. B
U. S
Ms Afhcient
Cleveland Livestock
Cleveland
Wellington Board Weighs 3 Plans For New Hospital
The Wellington board considers three hospital plans but cannot submit firm proposals until a site is chosen, as site choice will determine structure. The same firm built the Clearview school and the Cleveland Health Clinic. A finance committee of Binder Nord Crawford and Mill was appointed.
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Clearview School
Cleveland
A. 3. Binder
W. G. Nord
Karl Crawford
C. L. Mill
Firemen Battle Grass Fire Near Cascade Colony
Elyria fire crews from all three stations fought a grass fire in Cascade Colony yesterday afternoon. Originating in a vacant lot at 150 West River Road about 3 20 p m the blaze spread from the West River fire already being fought by Engine Co. No. 3. A GMC truck from Station No. 2 joined the effort behind Bell Avenue and a police cruiser with two men from the main station arrived about five minutes later. Extinguishers and brooms helped bring the flames under control, with about 10 acres burned.
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Elyria
Cascade Colony
West River Road
G.M.C
Bell Avenue
West River
Engine Co. No. 3
Markets Sell Fresh Produce With Mixed Prices
Markets list apples, carrots, lettuce, onions, parsnips, and more with varied prices. Del 4-625 details, house vines, and harvests show wholesale ranges and bag sizes. Notes indicate heaviest demand for apples, lettuce, and onions among buyers and grocers.
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Ohio
Yeliozs
Sciz
Smalmedium
Bsc
BSc_ ADILEES—Ho-house — Bkis
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Lands Advertising Firm
Caste
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
THE
Ohio Fuel
Death Records
Mrs
Mollie Lee Johnson
Maddock
Durkee Road
Den
Columbia Station
Beverly Gates
Donna Fitzpatrick
Glenn Maddock
Peoria
Fred Maddock
Dale Maddock
Bettie Ratcil
Blanche Houk
LaGrange
Eleanor Wilcox
Virden Haswell
Sudro- Curtis
Ruth M. Kohn
Nettie Barhyte
Nettie Wells Barhyte
Leo Rehm
Garford Avenue
Barhyte
Jay Barhyte
Carlisle Township
First United Presbyterian Church
Frank Wells
Sudro-Curtis Funeral
T. Matthew Gilliland
Ridgelawn
Nyc
LaPorte Church
Mrs. Roosevelt
U.S. Academy
Bank and Insurance Stocks Mutual. Funds
Pierre R. Smith & CO
Midy E
Vest Stock Exchange
Mary Orth Apainst Stanley
Sheriffs Department
Ronald Barkacs
Routelow
Oberlin
William Barkacs
Boyd Lett
McKinley Avenue
North
Ridgeville
James Curran
Juanita
Billie Meeks
John Pincura
Adele Santucci
Antonio
Belletti
Anna Schroeder
Elsie Dellefield
Executrix
Heinz Politzer
D. A. Cook
Politzer
Barnstable
Mass
Masonic Temple Co
Masonic Temple
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Elyria Avenue
North Ridge Road
Katherine Hodges
Cleo Vaughn
Police Dept. News
Adelbert C. Hurd
Vermilion
Second Street
Leroy Jackson
Woodford Avenue
Jackson
Blake Streets
Joseph T. Capp
Miller Court
Capp
James Francis
Chestnut Street
Myron B. Jason
Center Ridge Read
NCE
RESAR
North St
West Ave
MR. Paige
Whittler
American T. & T
iWarner Brothers
Westinghouse Airbrake
Woolworth Co
Serail
Toledg Cash Gracledo
Toleco
Wellington Board
Capitol
Donald O'Conner
Bagdad
Buckeye Cab CO
McDonald & Co
Cleveland, Ohio
James M. Haas
Middle Ave
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