State Unit Reports: Total 54 Employment Lags Below 53 Level
Ohio employment in 1954 was one per cent below 1953, with December activity down from November. Bank debits rose nine per cent in December in 16 cities, farm income fell 19 per cent from November, while December 1953 was down six per cent. Electrical power output rose three per cent in December, construction contracts up 21 per cent from November and 28 per cent above December 1953, but 26 per cent below 1953 for the year. Retail sales of independents up two per cent in December from November, seven per cent above December 1953, yet 1954 down five per cent from last year. Department stores up 52 per cent in December from November, one per cent above December 1953, but 1954 three per cent below 1953. Bituminous coal production declined 12 per cent in December from November, but up 12 per cent from December 1953. 1954 coal production 13 per cent below 1953.
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Columbus
INS
Ohio
Ber
State Bureau of Business Researchient
Eleeme
Ordnance Job Data Offered in Cleveland District Office
The U S Army Ordnance Corps opened an office and display room for small business near the Cleveland Ord nance District main office. Contractors can inspect current procurements and view a daily posted Consolidated Bid Board for Invitations For Bid. Contact Edwin C Higbee in Cleveland 14 Ohio for bid forms and prints.
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U.S. Army Ordnance Corps
Cleveland Ordnance District
Army Ordnance Corps
Edwin C. Higbee
Higbee
Lincoln Building
East Sixth Street
Cleveland 14
Ohio
Ohio Sales Tax Up for Fifth Week in 1954 Period
State Treasurer Roger W. Tracy reported an increase in Ohio sales tax receipts for the fifth consecutive week ending February 12. The week rose $171,443 to $2,406,429 from $2,234,986 a year earlier, while cumulative fiscal year totals reached $393,044,045. Some sectors slipped, notably food, building, and general dry goods.
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Ohio
Roger W. Tracy
Tracy
Oberlin Cub Scouts Dinner Sets In Two Sections
Oberlin holds Blue and Gold banquet Pack 101 in two sections at Jamess Brand House Tuesday and Wednesday both at 6 15 p m potluck desserts coffee and milk provided. Pictures of the World Sex will be shown both evenings. Church notices list anniversaries and services across local congregations with times and speakers. Marine officer William R Fails, son of Mr and Mrs Wallace E Fails, is among graduates from Quantico program then assigned to Pensacola Florida.
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Oberlin
Jamess Brand House
Jes
Rust Methodist
John Ferguson
Herbert Seavers
Ferguson
Oberlin Assembly of God
H. E Spriggs
Cristian Missionary Alliance
R. H. Wilson
Quantico
iMarine
William R. Fails
Wallace E. ‘Fails
Morgan St
Hiram College
St. Fails
Pensacola
Fla
Harlan Hearing Leaves Senators Divided On Nominee
Senate Judiciary Committee finished hearings on John Marshall Harlan for the Supreme Court. Sen. Watkins praised his answers and independence from world government links, while others pressed concerns. Harlan promised to resign from Atlantic Union and United Nations groups and disassociated from those aims.
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Washington
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
John Marshall Harlan
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Farlan
High Court
Harley M. Kilgore
Dwva
Watkins
Harlan
Sen
Price Danie
D-Tex
United States
Eisenhower
Atlantic Union
United Nations
Atlantic Union Committee
Citiens Association
William F. Jenners
R-Ind
Atlantic Unit
Avon Lake Troop Dates Announced
Avon Lake announces meeting dates and leaders for multiple Girl Scout troops across several schools and homes. Troop 191 meets Wednesdays 3 4 pm at Lastview School led by Mrs Jean Merks with assistant Mrs Beverly Wild. Troop 193 meets Wednesdays 3 4 pm at Mrs Emma Barnes home led by Mrs Emma Barnes with assistant Mrs Jean Sisson. Troop 201 meets biweekly Tuesdays 7 9 pm at Mrs Vivian Durnins home led by Mrs Vivian Durnin with assistant Mrs Jane Frankolin. Troop 202 led by Mrs Clare Frehert with assistant Mrs Betty Drew meets at Troop 202 leader home. Brownsie groups and other troops listed with meeting times at Erieview School and local homes.
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Avon Lake
Emma Barnes
Jean Sisson
Teader
Vivian Durnin
Pam
Jane Frankolin
Clare Frehert
Betty Drew
Inj
Eriaview School
Melvin Koepke
Mager Eminian
Don Manning
Drieview School
Loren Alpec
Thank You Note Idea Boosts Prompt Payments in Shelbyville
A Shelbyville Indiana industry officer reports a simple thank you note to prompt payers has yielded strong results. Kennedy Car Liner and Bag Co. owner L Lockman instructed staff to list customers who paid on time and send sincere notes without asking for a reply. Responses surged, showing appreciation for timely payments. Roy Prohaska of Eldetrend Co. and other Ohio auto suppliers attended a Sherwin Williams sponsored meeting in Cleveland. A separate item notes new fibre-gloss chair finishes and a three Elyria area mobile home parks guide assessing parks for approval by MEMA scoring 80/100.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Lockman
Kennedy
Gheethend Tiemann
Lockman Hold
Roy Prohaska
Eldetrend Co
Ptomotive
Wi Bred 3
Nortern
Ohio Automotive Supply Execuives
Clevelan
Sherwin-Williams Co
Palyt Company
Elyria Area
Avon Lake Heart Drive Total Reaches 1301 Funds
Avon Lake Heart Fund drive chair Mrs. Frank Hamilton announced 2201.31 was collected in the Lohouse canvass. Containers in businesses will be collected at month end. The committee also expects envelopes returned from residents not at home.
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Avon Lake
Frank Hamilton
Heart Fund Drive
Living Cost Level Steady as January Report Cites No Price Weakness
WALLINGTON UP The cost of living remained unchanged from December to January with the Labor Department noting a sustained high level economy. Wages for most workers held firm while food rent fuel transportation and personal care costs rose modestly offset by declines in clothing and house furnishings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the index shows no price weakness and a continued high level of living costs.
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Wallington
Labor Department
Landl Foray
Bela Jaomary
Avenge Faetary
Reporteromt
Aclings Bls
Aryness Joy Wickens
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Ordnance
T. C. Murphy Co
E. Collere St. Oberlin
Phone Enterprise
Cub Scouts
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Llewelyn Owen Asi
Rust Methodist Church
Fred Sleen
Christ Episcopal
W. Chave McCracken
First Methodist
BR. L. Krepps
Wesley
Ney
First Church
Joseph Ising
Grace Lutheran
Wayne Saffen
Ledald Miller
Mary Holffman
Wellington High School
Eeeker
Japan
Formosa
Mexico
East Oberlin
Warren Johnson
Frank Palozer
The
Youth Fellowship
Jack Short
Michigan
Acred
Martin Engelhardt
First Bayilist
Charles Bromley
Zian Baptist
Fred Steen
Lindown
the Bally CO
Cleveland St
Elyria, Ohio
G.M. & Chrysler Products Steeline Company
Center Ridge RD
Elyria
Parry
Eldotread
Siewepat
Sodel Alomic
Frueis KR
McCone
General Electric
We Eoraghy
Degauemeat of Commerce
McCune
June E. Alexander
P.O
Doris Heilman
John Fujka
North Murray Ridge
R. D
Colony
East Ave
Devisners
Jimmy” Enoma
Estille Burke
Prop
Ken Wise Foodry
Chrysler Corp. Parts — Service
Dunlap Thre Distributors
Leo R. Besoto
Pat Marshall
Peggy Stefan
Marshall
Pat Holliger
Marge Weber
Will
Brierview School
Phyllis Paviaki
Alice Collins
Carol Sunagel
Marie Muenzenmayer
Cony Stationery & Office Equipment Co
Colson Corp
Sturgis
Chaar Co
Stars
Myeltarald Belel
Saith
Avon Lake Heart Drive
KVP
Eldred
Koplin’s
Reet
Castle - ON - the - Lake
West Erie
Lorain
Janet Ketesen
Jack Knight
Lake Avene
Jth
East River
West Ave
Elyora Mitchell
Oslo
Bob Schumar
Schumar’s Body Shop
Cleveland Street
Bendix-Westinghouse
the Tavern
Johnny's
Lutsburghe
Lorain Glass
St. Hey
Middle Hlyria
Clinton — Briggs & Stratton
Pincom
ELGIN
Acme Appliance Service CO
Young Yardheure
Salo Tree Service
National Arborist Association
South Professor Street
Shely Homes
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