League of Women Voters backs civil service bills in Ohio
Mrs. C. M. Bookman of Cincinnati announced that the Ohio League of Women Voters will support three civil service measures now before the state legislature. The bills proposal a three man, part time commission to oversee a trained administrator hired by the governor with senate consent. The aim is nonpartisan, well trained personnel and tenure free from political pressure through competitive examination and probationary service.
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C. M. Bookman
Cincinnati
Ohio League of Women Voters
H. B
Marshall
Muskingum
S. B
Maston
State Civil Service Commission
Keifer
Ohio
Senate
League
Eye strain linked to poor lighting warns Save Your Vision Week
The Better Vision Institute urges avoiding eye strain during Save Your Vision Week from February 19 to 23. It explains three eye adjustments needed for clear vision: light regulation, lens accommodation, and eye convergence. Poor light or faulty adjustments cause nervous strain as the eye tries to clarify blurred images on the retina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Vision Institute
Former Judge Webber Praises LaGrange Seniors Club
Former common pleas judge A. R. Webber writes a fond tribute to LaGrange aging group whose group photo appeared in the Chronicle Telegram. He lauds local sons who rose to high offices, cites Dewey Knowles and the town’s Civil War record, and reflects on aging, youth, and civic pride.
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Webber
LaGrange
Chronicle-Telegram
Common Pleas Court
A. R. Webber
la Grange
LaGrange Township
Dewey Knowles
America
Elyria
Letter from A R Webber on new year reflections and typing
The writer A R Webber wishes a happy new year and reflects on experiences from Congress and family. He recalls learning to type at home to ensure legible social letters and cites Moses leading Israel at old age to motivate perseverance.
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Congress
A. R. Webber
Moses
Israel
Washington Birthday Party for South Amherst Legionists
South Amherst Post 197 and Auxiliary members gathered Friday at the club rooms for a Washington Birthday party honoring Walter Krueck on his fifty second birthday with a surprise and handkerchief shower. Card honors went to Mrs Ralph Reinhart Mrs Tommy Copaso Charles Corbett and Tommy Copaso. A two course lunch and decorated birthday cake followed. HAVE BABY SON Mr and Mrs Steve Bodnar announce the birth of a baby boy at Allan hospital in Oberlin last Thursday morning weighing 734 pounds. The Bodnars reside on North Lake Street.
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South Amherst
South Amherst American Legion and
Auxiliary Post No. 197
Washington
Walter Krueck
Ralph Reinhart
Tommy Copaso
Charles Corbett
Steve Bodnar
Allan Hospital
Oberlin
Bodnars
North Lake Street
Avon Civic Association to Meet in Avon
The Avon Civic Association holds its regular meeting at the school building on Tuesday evening February 21. The program features a one act comedy New girl in town with cast Julian Forthofer Joe Sikora Harriet Dudley Claire Marie Doller June Barr and Robert Moon. A ten piece kitchen band from Elyria Y M C A will perform Kitchen Utensils and a new picture machine will be demonstrated. Refreshments will be served.
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AVON
Avon Civic Association
Julian Forthofer
Joe Sikora
Harriet Dudley
Claire Marie Doller
June Barr
Robert Moon
Elyria Y. M. C. A
New
Union Men To Labor On Lorain Sewer Job
Labor difficulties on the PWA 21st street sewer project in Lorain were settled after a Saturday conference between Lorain County Building Trades Council, labor representatives, and Ohio Engineeing Co officials. The company agreed to use only union labor on the sewer project and the railroad access road contract at the 21st street bridge, with work to start this week. Frank Converse, ILU Shovel Operators representative, mediated after encountering a non union operator. the commissioners also attempted mediation. Families from Fair View Elyria Cleveland Amherst Avon Lake attended the meeting as witnesses.
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PWA
21St Street
Lorain
Ohio Engineering Company
Richard Taylor
Lorain County Building Trades Council
Irving Higgins
Laborers’ Union
21St Street Bridge
Frank Coniverse
Cleveland
International Union of Shovel Operators
Converse
Taylor
Lorain County
Wedding of Elsie Kellen and Lawrence Ockuly in Cleveland
Belden notes that Tuesday morning Mr and Mrs Joseph Grabenstetter and Mrs Pfeil attended the ceremony at St Vincent de Paul Church on Lorain Avenue Cleveland for Miss Elsie Kellen and Lawrence Ockuly and were guests at the reception that followed.
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Belden
Joseph Grabenstetter
Grabenstetter
Pfeil
Elsie Kellen
Lawrence Ockuly
St. Vincent de Paul's Church
Lorain Avenue
Cleveland
Reception Held at Bride’s Home in Cleveland
An evening reception took place at the bride’s home on West 134th street in Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. A L Wise along with Neil Wise and Earl Fietch were in Cleveland on Wednesday.
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West 134Th Street
Cleveland
A.,.l. Wise
Neil Wise
Earl Fietch
Birthday Party at Bruce Home Carlisle
Grace Bruce and Kenneth Walker celebrated birthdays with a surprise party at Louie Bruce home on Indian Hollow road. Thirty seven friends and relatives played banco and Chinese checkers. house decorated for Valentine season. music provided by locals.
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Bruce
Carlisle
Grace Bruce
Kenneth Walker
Louie Bruce
Indian Hollow Road
Interest in Special Services Continues At Full Gospel Tabernacle
Attendance at evangelistic services at the Full Gospel Tabernacle was reported with Jack Reisinger of Lorain noted. Mr and Mrs A P Bailey and daughter Josephine, and Mrs Bindernagle of La Grange sang solos. A Valentine themed birthday supper featured three cakes including one baked by Mrs Bailey and decorated by Josephine Bailey. The honorees received many gifts from the group.
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Jack Reisinger
Lorain
A. P. Bailey
Josephine
Bindernagle
la Grange
Mices
Josephine Bailey
Public Services Open Evening Talks At Frayland
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a public service event titled Open Evening Talks, listed for Friday with an ETF value of 120k. Mentions include belief and faith phrases and a sign of public interest in services. Further readable details are limited.
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Good Housekeeping Bureau
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North Eaton
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