Washington’s Birthday Observed by Elytia Home Aged
An enthusiastic Washington's Birthday program at Elytia Home for Aged featured readings by Priscilla Jackson Myra Osborn and Miss Jennie Hoy, a Men's Chorus, tableaux including Spirit of Seventy Six and Birth of the Flag, scenes from Little Italy, and a Farewell Address. Paul Wainwright led solos and readings, with Rev J Stee Alpine and J M Huddleston among participants. Refreshments of Washington cookies punch and candy were served by the family and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elytia
Mise Priscills Jackson
Myra Osborn
Italy
May Myler
Jennie Haines
Meare
Jennie Hoy
America
Mary.Klaat
Paul Wainwricht
Stee Alpine
Solo
Reorganize Bible Class At Pilgrim Church
A Pilgrim church committee met at Mrs. John Scott’s home to reorganize the Bible class with Ernest McCall teaching and several members attending. They set a March 13 social meeting, planned use of Gospel hymnals, named committees for entertainment and refreshments, and closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Church
John Scott
Ernest McCall
Wiam Meredeth
LeRoy Wessell
Fred Bauer
Philip Ripple
Scott
Meredeth
Archie Hall
Arthur Scrivens
LeRoy Smith
LeRoy Weasel
John Scast
Wiliam Meredeth
McCall
Sipple
Ask Funds For New Lock In Sea Canal
Washington on February 3 1913 an early enactment of a 3 million dollar authorizing plan for a new lock in the sea canal to expand ore transportation on the Great Lakes appeared probable. House action may follow Senate approval tied to a House Navy Pay bill rider. Senators Crown Burton urged prompt passage of the authorization as the canal is vital to industry and could be ready for use in late 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Lakes
House
Senate
Navy
Bnl
Cat Vinson
D. Ga
Naval Affairs
Great Lakes Region
Prentiss Crown
D. Mich
Harold H. Burton
Hl. C
Joseph J. Mansfeld
D. Tex
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Burton
Brown
Eight New Directors Elected to Elyria Chamber Board
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce announced eight new directors after ballot counts. The appointees for two years are D. S. Coughlin Troxel Manufacturing Co L. Deetz Deetz Ines R Fitch Elyria Savings and Trust Co Ror E Hultz heating contractor Rodney G Rockwood Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co Ralph W Standen Kolinssi and Standen Frank St Verbeck C H Metthe and Co and Charles Wentz Elyria Superior Electric Co. They join seven hold over directors for one year. The retiring members not eligible for reelection included Fred H Bryant Henry Stiedreich Andrew S Ormby Charles A Persons Harold W Pond Charles J Sorter H Rea Selby and Frank E Stevens. The new board will meet to elect officers. current officers are Andrew S Ormby president W Aucur first vice president C E Bens second vice president A J Plocher treasurer and J B Johnson auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elytia Chamber of Commerce
D. S. Coughlin
Troxel Manutseturing Coz
L. Deetz
Deetz
Ines R. Jay Fitch
Elyria Savings and Trust Co
Ror E. Hultz
Rodney G. Rockwood
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust
Robert S. Jones
Ioter Graystone
A. J. Lehman
Leheman and Johnson
Fred Lohres
Ohio Pubtle Service Ca
A. J. Plocker
Lorain County Savings and Trust Co
Fred H. Bryant
Western Automatic Machine Screw Co
Henry Steidrieh
Andrew S. Ormeby
EW. Aucur
C. E Bens
A.J. Plocher
Ireawazer
J. B. Johnson
Calvary Bible Class to welcome Gideon Society speaker
Calvary Bible Class meets in regular session with a Gideon Society representative speaking in place of the usual lesson. The group invites interested friends to attend and join the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvar Mitth
Gidevn Society
Girl Scouts Meet After School at Stee Church
News notes a Girl Scouts gathering at Stee church where members, led by Mrs J S Remerer, held a short business session then played games including a Wee ginta reel, pats a shoe, and Beate chickens in the social hour.
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Mars
Laden
J. S Remerer
Sharce
Stee
Elem
Uues
Deaths and funerals for Linden and Wenning recorded
Funeral services for two infants and workers reported in Lorain and Ravenna with details of locations times officiants and burial sites. Aneryt Linden two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Schulen of Shefs field Lake died of pneumonia and was laid to rest in Elmwood cemetery. Eugene Wenning 32 Ravenna arsenal worker killed in an auto accident will be buried at Evergreen cemetery with Rev Ernst Brion officiating.
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Aneryt
Anne Linden
George Schulen
Shefsfield Lake
Mrc Schwarts
Lorain
J. D. Deemer
Ing. Surtad
Elmwood
Henning
Eugene
Wenning
Ravenna Arsenal
Bittner
Ernst Brion
Evergreen Cemetery
South Ame
Henit
Court notices detail debts and divorces in county area
A judgment of 2083 dollars was granted to Paul Brod sky of Sheffield village against Sor Joseph Firestone of Elyria in common pleas court. A divorce by Mabel C. Felten against Haymond was dismissed. Jeanette Macomber seeks divorce from Leven of Kenmore, married 1935. Mildred Jennings sues for divorce from George Jr. to restore maiden name Brucker. Donna Newhall granted temporary alimony of 25 a week and use of the couple's home and rent from upstairs apartment during the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brodsky
Sheffield Village
Sor Joseph Firestone
Elyria
Common Pleas
Mabel C. Felten
Haymond
Mildred Jennings
Lorain
George, Jr
Brucker
Guy B. Finley
Donna Newhall
Fred A. Newhall
Zhe
Five More New Auto Purchases Given Approval
The Elvira Rationing Board announced certificates for five more new passenger automobiles bought before January 1. James Cash Penney of New York City received one for a new coupe not yet delivered from an Elyria dealer. Other recipients include C H Ingwer of Ohin street for a coupe and sedan, J F Diederich Sons Stop 7 Cleveland Road for a station wagon, and the Elyria Coach Company 414 Second Street for a sedan, all from Elyria dealers. The board has issued six certificates to date for undelivered pre January 1 purchases. The first certificate went to Miss Marjorie F Tressiter Colonial Apartments elementary school music supervisor.
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Tssuance
Elvira Rationling Board
James Cash Penney
New York City
Sathinswide Rectall
Elyria Board
Elyria Anterior Bite
H. Ingwer
Ohin Street
Elyria
J. FL
Pre Military Training Proposed for Liberal Arts Colleges
Dr Ernest Wilkins of Oberlin College urged a general pre military training center in Liberal Arts curricula at a Chicago talk. He proposed course work featuring activities, drills, and manual of arms with Soldier's Hoard Book as text. Two semester three hours weekly or three to four hours quarterly, emphasis on wartime service contribution and discipline.
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Oberlin
Ernest Hateh Wilekins
Oberlin College
University of Chicags
Cnurse
Wilkins
Oberlin Ren
Mil Services
Deess
Libera Arts Colleges
Oberlin alumna recalls five years in China and Japanese atrocities
Miss Frances Cade recounts years in China from 1934 as Oberlin College graduate and teacher, detailing crossing Japanese lines to interior China, Chinese welcome, and eyewitness to atrocities blamed on drunken Japanese soldiers. She notes Oberlin students' fears and the Japanese plan, urging open attendance at the Young Men's Club dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duris
China
Frances Cade
Nox Ving
Oberlin College
Iahe
Oberln Shans Memorial Schools
Obezlin School
Ober- Anschiel
Miey Cadete
Elyria Driver Fined for DUI After Early Morning Arraignment
Police report a driver named Elyrian Denten Cave, 33, of Elyria, arrested after a 3 a.m. crash on Lake Avenue. He was fined $50 and court costs for driving while intoxicated and suspended for nine months. Other names appear in a list of unrelated incidents, including a road crash on West Avenue and a hit-and-run charge involving Iris Tan.
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Denten Cave
Weet Street
Ierive
Eisna
Puher
Teder
Lake Avenue
Stankant
Zelier
Elyria
Ethel
Fanny
Gertrude
Legain
West
Dorothy
Cutie
Norwich man held for draft registration failure trial
A 32 year old Norwich, Connecticut man was detained after failing to show two draft registrations when he applied for a judgment in the city. Police aid, awaiting transfer to federal authorities for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mold
Norwich
Conn
Man Found Guilty of Disorderly Conduct
James Estex faced a disorderly conduct verdict after a 7:20 p.m. arrest on Washington avenue following a complaint by a 16 year old girl who said he called to her near a parked car by River Fairground. Mayor Joseph Petro presided. The case involved a trailer ramp at the fairground and a $25 cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Estex
River
Joseph
Petro
Washington Avenue
Bombing claims disputed by Japanese and war crimes note
A war bureau report states Japanese denials of hospital bombardment are false while evidence shows a Red Cross marked ship and hospital damages. The government notes Australian troops in Singapore, with January counts referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain Deha Curtain
Singapore
War labor dispute at Timken plant sparks regional tension
Fragments describe a strike and labor unrest at the Timken plant involving CIO and APL unions. The strike began February 10 and escalated to calls for equitable work distribution, with references to the War Labor Board and related court actions. Names, places, and specific charges are partially obscured in the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
War Labor Board
Jon
Tate
AFT
Ani
Kerkers
Columbus
Onis
Calambia
ATL
Applications Approved For 36 Tires In Elyria Rationing
The Elyria rationing board reported approvals this month totaling 36 passenger and truck tires and 17 tires to date. Names listed include John T. Ahlberg and Dwight A. Hurry, among others, with items such as obsolete tires, truck tires and tubes.
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Elyria Rationing Board Today
Usat Dt
John T. Ahlberg
Launders Court
Dwight A. Hurry
East Avenue
Lester Cowley
Columbia Station
Kaunas Dewey
Clinton Avenue
Elytia Teleephone Co
Eytia Foupury
FE. Inman Co
Carl L. Laisy
Grafton
John Kenska
Grafton Road
Jack C. Lyons
Eaton
Karl T. Mooremann
Pasadena
Aye Gor
Negotiations for Pay Raise to Start Soon
Reports to Lorain union members say talks on a new contract between United States Steel Corporation and the Steel Workers Organizing Committee will begin by month’s end. The union seeks a $1 daily pay raise and union shop, with telegrams sent to Roosevelt Nelson Henderson and Davis outlining the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Roosevelt
Donald Nelson
Leon Henderson
War Labs
Davis
Amherst Resident Files Another Suit Against Village Power Plant
Amherst resident Harold N. Bicket has filed another suit to block a municipal power plant. He seeks an injunction against village officials who he says will make payments to The filley Stoker Co. for boilers and machinery, claiming such payments breach the contract terms. A temporary injunction was granted with $700 bond and $25 court-cost guarantee, both posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold N. Bicket
Amherst
Atlas
Ricket
Filley Stoker Co
tHillsse
BIW
Sustains Demurrer In Lorain Case
Lorain wins first round in lawsuit over salaries for city employees. Charles B Wright, a veteran police sergeant during the 1920s and 1930s, sues for back pay after salary cuts declared unlawful by statute. Court actions proceeding to probate court after a 25 day period.
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Lorain
Ete
Conkverter+ murree
Charles B Wright
Telice
Aceity Salarias
Wright
Thace Ie
Prale
Auto Collisions Reported To Police
Police report several traffic collisions with minor damage. Vehicles driven by S C Strickfaden of Sandusky and Sam Jee of Bay Village sustained rear and side damage on Lake Avenue Festertay. John Nogs 16 of West Mirror Street collided on Route 3 wath of LaPorte with a car that fled. William Shively of Grafton had his right rear fender damaged on Route 37 near Taferir when hit by C K Sheppard Sr of RD 1 Grafton. Deputy sheriffs noted Shively attempted to avoid the crash.
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Roe
Uth
S.C. Strickfaden
Sandusky
Lake Avenue
Festertay
Sam Jee
Bay Village
Wang
Hell Fcraters
Jotn Nogs
Weat Mirrr Aitest
Wath
LaPorte
William Shively
Grafton
Taferir
C.K. Sheppard
RD. 1
Shively
Songfest at Dence Chapel Sunday by senior choir
The Dence Chapel senior choir will hold its regular Songfest at 8 p.m. Sunday under director C Chapman. Rev C H Yount announced it as part of the church activity. The event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dence Chapel
C. Chapman
C.H. Yount
Red Cross To Offer Instructors Course in Lorain County
Donald J. Hishol t, Geld representative of the American Red Cross, will lead a 15 hour Instructors course for first aid and water safety next week at Hales Gymnasium Oberlin. Enrollment is $2 with sessions 7 to 10 pm Monday through Friday.
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Lomi County
Red Cross
Donald J. Disholt
American Red Cross Futet All
National
Ret Chuattehi
Hisholf
Hs West Virgin
Fennell
National Red Cross
West Virginha
Shepherd State Teachers College
Duke University
Istructors
Lorain County
Ehough
Grafton Man Tops Aviation Aptitude Test
John Andrew Spitzer of 175 Main Street Gratina received the highest grade among men taking the mental aptitude test for aviation cadets in Cleveland on Thursday. The Lorain County District Board with headquarters at North Ridgeville reports Spitzer, registered with Board No. 5, has applied for enlistment as an aviation candidate and is set for a physical on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrew Spitzer
Mainsteett. Gratina
Cleveland
Lorain County Distt Board . S
Nourth Ridgeville
Spitzer
Board No. 5
Request for Current Address of James Elbert Dallas
The Elpra draft board seeks assistance locating the present address of James Elbert Dallas. He registered October 16, 1919, worked for Bender Bets Company, and lived in Cleveland when responding to a questionnaire but has since moved. The board lacks his current address and asks for any information.
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Elpria Draft Board
Elpra
Cleveland
James Elbert Dallas
Bender Bets Company
Engagements near Sumatra Slow the Japanese Invasion
In the Mast river area Sumatra Allied air forces including P-40 fighters and Japanese O Achiets engaged the enemy as transports and supply ships including the Koaphane were hit off Sumatra. Dutch reports say six Japanese fighters were driven from the battle with three shot down while two Allied planes were lost. At Washington a communiqué notes four Japanese aircraft were shot down and four American craft were damaged. No direct assault on Java reported through 10 30 pm January when Dutch forces were retreating to delay the enemy as long as possible.
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Mast River
Sumatra
Koaphane
Washington
Russian Girl Bravely Defies Nazis at Gallows
Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, 18, a Soviet partisan, confronted German troops in a village near Moscow. She urged villagers to resist while facing torture, lashings, and a public execution. Her defiant words and martyrdom became a Soviet wartime emblem.
Survey Of Auto Graveyards In Northeastern Ohio
A WPA survey will map all junked cars in Elyria and Lorain to locate scrap iron and metal needs for the war program. Frank T. Miskell says workers from the Community Service division will be mobilized to complete the study, driven by a March deadline set by the War Production Board. Approximately 125 tons of tin may be collected during the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain
WPA
Frank T. Miskell
Ohio
Community Service Division
WEA
War Production Board
Washington
Ridgeville Girls Organize Club In Ridgeville
Ridgeville aides form a club at Jean Linden home on Krebs Road. Officers elected include Alice Vanek president Jean Linden vice president Mary Wilcox secretary treasurer and Dembhy Sprague news reporter. First meeting set for the first Thursday monthly plus a name to be chosen later. Members listed and games enjoyed. A separate item notes state highway officials announce a new Route 37 plan from Elyria to Lorain replacing the Lake Avenue route with a 79 mile path from Lodi to Lorain via Yellow Line right of way and Broad way connecting with 7th Street and 22nd. The abandoned route will be redesignated as county highway.
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RLOW
Donna Yost
Miller Court
Barbara Kilekutta
Millie Cammern
Pris Hoping
Rews
Ruth Onl
Doris
Ruth Hopkins
South Olive Street
Ridgeville
Jean Linden
Krebs
Alice Vanek
Mary Wilcox
Teracurer
Dembhy Sprague
Florentee Knapp Demsn
Betty Caird Forthefer
Thelma Finegan Jalowier
Jon McWilliam Linden
Jicten Smith Mahl Ruth Bainbridge Beak
Dorothy Barnis Spreruc
Alice Smith Venek
Mary Watton Wilcox
Jane Hodaway Youns
Marmoe
Nest
Florence Doman
Cleveland
Vate Highway Department
Elyria
Trrain
Lake Avenue
Lodi
Yellow Fire
Lorain
7Th Street
22Th
Broadway
Tily
County Highiwat
Huntington Center
Sears
Guernsey
Guernsey Co
Cory
Bheller
Seltlert
Putey Pohater
Fisk Ae
Enid
Huntington Community Church
Harry Solida
LO. Danka
New London
Obia
Model Home Attracts Over 2000 Visitors In City Display
The Fairgrounds Development Company hosted a model home at 544 West Third Street drawing more than 2,000 visitors who praised progress in design and construction. Special features include a compact four story layout, asbestos shielded Johns Manville Guildway structure, weatherproof casement windows, and copper pipes with wrought iron handrails. Additional inspection days Sunday and Monday were announced as the public shows proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elystha
Fairgrounds Development Company
West Third Street
Yast
Frank M. Steoek
Palrgrounds Development Company
Wie Hat
Pepartel
Sherwin-Williams Company
Sunbeam
Spare Tire Stolen From Car in Two-Week Span
David Miller of 309 Furnace Street reported to police that a spare tire was stolen from the pickup compartment of his car within the past two weeks. The notice lists a local theft in a residential area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miller
Furnace Street
Picnik
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Additional Society
Sonrisa Club
George Washington
Sonrisa Elu
War. C
Betty Szabo
Margaret Bridge
Mary Lenhar
Helen Salmenhausen
Gertrude Blakely
Ann Balint
Carl Schmitkens
Hetty Szabo
Elsie ‘Trinter
Argyle Longe
Watipnicgs
Sent
Land
Elizabeth Secneider
John Moyer, Sr
Stes
Sade Gibson
Mr Sechneider
Lot Score
Bhanco
Wiliam McCully
Derak Gailey
Flossie
Morris
Novak
Retert
J. DeMichele
F. Hammer
Dedliehele
Marth
Walter Suleskd
Harwood Street
Eaest
B. E. Club
Uta
Mary Morsien
Dill Walker
Ard Mov
J. Henderson
Margaret Murphy
Margaret Sparks
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
C. of C
Calvary Bible Class
News OF the Girl Scouts
Sherte Wasn Linden
County Recorder's Office
Elyria Office Equipment Co
Jeanette Macomber
Cornell
Leven
Kenmore
N v
Elyrian
O'Connor
Eith St
Pate
Tare
Amtherst
Oberlin Woman's Club
J. G. Steel
Forest Street
Maude Warner
Ehanze
Hummel
Enanty Agricultural Extension
Men’s Civic Club
Phillis Wheatley Center
Hurmmel
W. D. Hobbs
East Lerain Street
Oberlin Br
Xulibei
Moslow
Zoya Kosemodenyanskaya
Gurchilla
Genvay
Soviet Union
Tass
Atic
Mose Secudary
Bie
Cheregana
Zoya
Petrischera
Utiel
Germany
Hier
Kitches
Gassiltt Kulik
Kuhk
Stalin
Allendt
Commandart
Burs
Gértzan
Zosa
Tullmandant
Tory
Haneman
Ridgeville Girls
Cato
Gabe
Starfire
Norwalk
China Sox
White Rock
Walter Jones
Water Leber
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