Elyctra man Joseph Eckenfels but three careers veteran
Joseph Eckenfels 84 of Elyctra has led three careers from barber in Cleveland to post office superintendent in Alvria to Melody Grove Ballroom founder. He was honored Dec 15 with a 84 candle birthday cake attended by 100 friends and relatives. He still helps coat check clean and set up for parties while guiding seven married children and 31 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Eckentels
Cleveland
Alvria
Clifton W. Josephine Perryman
Leonard Vinson
Eugene Eckenfels
Ernestine Gutzeit
Grace Maddock
Pauline Antolik
Olmsted Falls
Daniel Eckenfels
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Early American Furniture In Japan Trend Picked Up By Flexsteel
Flexsteel Industries Inc of Waxahachie Texas reports rising interest in Early American furniture from Japan. Okamura Manufacturing Ltd of Tokyo visited Dallas in October to view pieces and place initial orders for shipment to Tokyo for the Homei Show. The deal includes Early American design furniture such as Cove seats recliner chairs sofas and loveseats with integrated wood. Box says the partnership could lead to long lasting orders and ongoing relations with Okamura.
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Dallas
Texas
Japan
Dean Box
Flexsteel Industries
Irc
Waxahachie
Okamura Manufacturing Company
Take
Okamura
Flexsteel’s
Ir. Dallas
Dallas Market Center
Box
Cleaning tips and a Samal Party notice in Lorain Ohio
Cleaning tips offer vinegar and salt to scour copper bottoms, wood polish for cabinets, and methods to refresh artificial flowers and nail polish stains. A Samal Party occurs Thursdays at St Michael's Church Lorain Ohio with early bird 7:18 and regular game 7:45.
Ghostly ham radio causes paranormal interference
Dear Abby recounts a modern ghost story where a neighborhood ham radio operator unintentionally transmits through multiple devices. The columnist advises filing a registered complaint with the FCC and coordinating with affected neighbors. The note discusses legal implications of using improperly shielded equipment and the public service value of hams during emergencies.
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Abby
FCC
Washington
Hollywood
Federal Building
Los Angeles
YWCA offers golf, dance, and quilting classes in January
Elyria YWCA announces eight week golf lessons by Charlie Smith starting Jan 22 at Holly Hall with beginner and advanced sessions at 7 pm. Dance begins Jan 4 with two time slots for beginners and advanced. Quilting by Josephine Bassett starts Jan 15 at her home on Eighth St, 7 to 9 pm, with applique and patch quilting and a starter pillow project. Pre-registration and call for info required.
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Charlie Smith
Holly Hall
Josephine Bassett
Eighth St
YWCA announces winter classes in decoupage glass and grooming
Elyria YWCA offers a seven week decoupage course led by Mary Jean Bowman starting January 16 from 7 30 to 9 30 pm. Leaded glass with Mary Ann Teske runs five Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm beginning January ione. Dog grooming by Floyd Crowe starts January 16, 8 to 9 pm, covering prep, clipping, ears and teeth. Pre registration required.
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Elyria Ywca
Mary Jean Bowman
Mary Ann Teske
Floyd Crowe
National Dog Grooming Association
Fred Leach to Teach Six Week Painting Class at YWCA
Fred Leach will start a six week watercolor and acrylic painting course at the Elyria YWCA on January 16 from 1 to 4. Leach is a freelance artist based in Avon Lake Lorain and Bay Village. He formerly taught at Cooper School of Art in Cleveland and worked for American Greetings Corp. Class size is limited and pre registration plus VW membership are required. Further information is available from the office.
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Fred Leach
Elyria Ywca
Mr. Leach
Avon Lake Lorain
Bay Village
Cooper School of Art
Birth of Christina Lyne Shermak in North Ridgeville
Mr and Mrs Dennis Shermak announce the birth of Christina Lyne on December 17 at Fairview General Hospital. They also have Richard, 7, and Carl, 6. Grandparents are Mrs Carl Sherman and Edward Michatko. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Herman. Women of St Andrew's Episcopal Church host a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday with punch, bank, and hospitality beginning at 6 p.m. Call church office for reservations or transportation.
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Dennis Shermak
Nell Dr
North Ridgeville
Christina Lyne
Fairview General Hospital
Richard
Carl
Sherman
Christine Michalko
Carl Sherman
Center Ridge Rd
Edward Michatko
Alexander Dr
North Olmsted
Charles Herman
Chamberlain Rd
Grafton
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Punch Bank
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Betty Hinman
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Sugar Ridge Road
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North Texas Commission
Elaine
Bess
Elaine Powers
Northgate
Zayre & A&p
Salt West
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Portland
Aree
Gurerens
L.A
Calif
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Cal
Y Books
Harley Kerr
American Greetings Corp
Lane Bryant
Midway
Wayne Wise
Hawthorne St
Bann
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