Safety Groups Aim to Cut Ohio Driving Toll in 1937
Ohio civic and safety groups and law enforcement pledge a firm push to reduce motor deaths. Despite a 12 percent drop to about 2100 fatalities in 1938 from 2295 the previous year, campaigns target hit-and-run, drunk driving, and reckless behavior, with emphasis on careless pedestrians. Judge Roy H. Williams credits recent laws and patrols for gains and says efforts will continue against preventable, death-after-dark crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbous
Ohio
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Roy H. Williams
Ohio State Safety Council
Williams
The
Safety Council
Late night traffic crashes litter Elyria area
A damaged page reports multiple vehicle incidents on West River Street and nearby roads. Grugel received minor cuts after a ditch overturn and was fined for reckless driving. Tony Nazauski escaped serious injury on Fuller Road with wrist and knee lacerations. L Weston’s car was damaged after an aideswipe on Gulf Road, overturning into a ditch with no injuries. Another collision on Route 67 near Stop 11 damaged two other vehicles. A closing note mentions a World War era reflection on soldiers and fetishes.
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West River St
West River
Louisiana Avenue
Grugel
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Don A. Baird
Tony Nazauski
East 25Th St
Lorain
Fuller Road
Memorial Hospital
Anthony Frobotra
Middle Avenue
L. W. Weston
Hall Road
North Olmsted
Gulf Road
Weston
Charles Platte
Sandusky
Joseph Kohler
Woodland Avenue
Elyria
Oberlin club meetings list and fire damage report
Oberlin notes a busy schedule of clubs and societies across January with meetings at the Women's Progressive Club Oberlin Inn and various homes and halls. A New Year fire at 55 East College Street caused extensive damage with an estimated three to four thousand dollars, and several residents returned from holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ward
East College Street
Italians Arrive at Cadiz to Join Spanish Nationalists
British officials confirm about 4000 Italians landed at Cadiz on January 1 aboard the transport Lombardia. They are expected to serve as volunteers in the Spanish nationalist army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
London
Lombardia
Permit Issued For Building Of Home
A building permit was issued for a one story dwelling for Howard J. Stanford at Stanford avenue and Sherman street. The foundation measures 25 by 41 feet with an estimated cost of 5650 dollars. Lewis Heidrich is the general contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Stanford
Stanford Avenue
Sherman Street
Hart Dickasen
Lewis Heidrich
Strike forces plant to halt operations in Kent
Production at the Twin Coach Co in Kent was suspended indefinitely after a strike closed Hercules Motor Co of Canton cut motor supply. About 600 men were sent home as officials said the shutdown stemmed from the halted motor shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Twin Coach Co
Hercules Motor Co
Canton
Continued updates in county offices after personnel changes
The scene shows minor shifts as clerical tasks resume in the sheriff, records, and court offices. Recorder Mose Wilder receives bouquets, while three new appointees join the clerk’s office and County Engineer Harry Dunham assumes duties, signaling gradual administrative turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seagece
Recorders Office
Mose Wilder
Merk of Court
H. EB. Agate
Harry Dunham
Rescue on the River Bank Ends Heroic Save
Mrs. Pember braved icy water to rescue a boy, aided by Mrs. Tulk, after a river accident. Firemen arrived as the pair stripped wet clothing and wrapped the boy in blankets. Mrs. Pember suffered bruises and a cold but recovered, while the rescued child resumed playing soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turk
Hor
Mrs. Talk
Former Elyria resident Ada Smith Vincent dies in California
Ada Smith Vincent, born May 17, 1859 in Newark, Ohio, died of pneumonia in Pasadena, California. She married John Martin Vincent of Elyria after Oberlin College, studied art, and exhibited miniatures in the United States. The couple lived in Baltimore and later Pasadena, traveling in summers. She remained active in art, travel, church, and community life and is survived by her husband and relatives. Funeral services held in Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Friends
John Martin Vincent
Pasadena
California
Ada Smith Vincent
Newark
Ohio
John Hale
Washington Avenue
Elyria
Courtroom actions and civil suits as reported
Mrs Catherine Pfundstein found guilty of possessing moonshine liquor and fined $100 with 39 days jail sentence suspended on good behavior. She refused to name the bootlegger. A $5,000 suit against J Spang Baking by Mrs Claude Allen cites a tack in a nut roll injuring her daughter Rosemary. Divorce actions include Nina Stacks versus LaVerne Stacks, Katherine Taub versus John Taub, and Wilma C Ketcham versus Stanley Ketcham with alimony set at $15 weekly. County commissioners plan Columbus trip to discuss highway program and push Route 20 widening and resurfacing between Elyria and Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Pfundstein
Wellington
D. A. Cook
Common Pleas Court
J. Spang Baking Company
Claude Allen
Ridgeville
Rosemary
Board of County Commissioners
Columbus
Elyria
Oberlin
Motorist Fined $2 For Reckless Driving
Robert Hastings of 355 Fur nace street was fined $2 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Don A. Baird on a reckless driving charge. Hastings, a taxicab driver, was arrested late last night by a police squad led by Patrolmen Clare Parker and L. D. Brown, who reported speeds of 55 to 60 mph on Middle avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hastings
Furnace Street
Don A. Baird
Hastings
Clare Parker
L. D. Brown
Middle Avenue
Birthday Ball plan spurs Elyria meet Wednesday
Elvria's participation in the national President's Birthday Ball is planned with a noon Wednesday meeting at the Elks Club dining room. O. J. Shafer, local chairman, announced details for dances at Elk's Hall Eagles' Hall and the American Legion Home. Seventy percent of proceeds stay in Elyria to support local work on infantile paralysis, while thirty percent goes to the national fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvria
Elks' Club
O. J. Shafer
Elke
Eagles' Hall
American Legion
Funds Released To Retire Relief Bonds In Ohio
Lorain county receives portion of state tax distribution to retire relief bonds. Total distribution amounts to 617,285 dollars. Funds derive from taxes on malt admissions beer and beverages announced from Columbus.
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Lorain County
Columbus
1200 Pounds Of Prunes To Be Distributed
Elyria relief clients with federal surplus commodities are urged to call at their stores this week for quotas starting at 2 PM tomorrow. W B Young, distributor, says a total of 1200 pounds of prunes will be distributed this week.
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Elyria Relief
W. B. Young
Young
Deaths: Samuel G McIntire Henry Gibbs and Laszlo Boros
Samuel George McIntire aged 78 died Sunday at 6 15 at his home 34 Samuel Street after three years illness He was born June 20 1867 in Armstrong Co Pa and lived in Ohio 13 years He leaves wife Anna two daughters Mrs Joseph Semens Lorain and Mrs George Wissinger Elyria 3 brothers and 1 sister Funeral at Nichols Funeral Home Wednesday 1 pm with Rev Ernst Irion Burial North Murray Ridge Cemetery Henry Heinie Gibbs aged k died Sunday at 6 pm at 224 Second Street Born in Carlisle June 1 187 Spent life in Elyria He leaves father George H Gibbs Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Nichols Funeral Home Interment South Murray Ridge Cemetery Rev Ralph Neighbour officiating Laszlo F Boros husband of Margaret died January 2 at Elyria Memorial Hospital after ten days illness Born in Hungary October 12 1883 Came to Elyria from Argentina thirty years ago Confectionery dealer Home 110 West River He leaves wife two sons Joseph and Harry and 1 grandson a brother Steve Boros and sister Mrs Julia Wiener in Hungary Body moved to son Joseph Boros home 107 West River Street for funeral Tuesday 9 50 am then Sacred Heart Church at 10 am Rev Father Zou kany officiating Interment St Marys Cemetery
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Samuel George McIntire
Samuel Street
Armstrong Co
Pennsylvania
Ohio
National Tube Co
Methodist Church
Anna
Joseph Semens
Lorain
George Wissinger
Elyria
John McIntire
Marie Brodney
Arkansas
Henry McIntire
Corwin McIntire
Nichols Funeral Home
Ernst Irion
North Murray Ridge Cemetery
Henry M. Gibbs
Henry
Heinie) M. Gibbs
Second Street
Carlisle
George H. Gibbs
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Nichols Funeral
South Murray Ride Cemetery
Ralph Neighbour
Laszlo F. Boros
Margaret
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Hungary
Argentina
South American
West River
Sacred Heart Church
Verhovay
Lodge
Stolen Car Recovered From Lorain Street Theft
An automobile owned by J. W. Fisher of 295 East 22nd street Lorain was reported stolen and recovered yesterday by local police. Fisher said the car was taken from East River Street Saturday evening and the vehicle was found abandoned on Grant street. The owner was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fisher
East 22Nd Street
Lorain
Fisher
East River Street
Grant Street
Seek Injunction To Halt Salary Increases In Sheffield Lake
An injunction suit to stop salary hikes for Sheffield Lake Village officials was heard by Common Pleas Judge Guy B. Findley. Taxpayers led by Johnny Risko and John Steele challenge the ordinance claiming improper council records and alleged collusion to pass higher pay for the mayor from 700 to 1000, clerk from 1580 to 1920, and marshal from 1000 to 1500 as a shift to full time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey H,vier
Frank Flords
Willian McKinley
Sheffield Lake Village
Common Fleas
Guy B. Findley
Sheffeld Lake
Johnny Risko
John Steele
Joseph Holobuck
Woman Keys Heroic Rescue Holds Off Tragedy on Road
Ambulance rushes Holly to Elyria Memorial Hospital after a sudden injury. Drs. H J Austin and KR Adelman praise Mrs. Amidon for preventing fatal bleed with swift action. She arrived just in time, assisted by Walker’s wife’s delayed treatment and two passing motorists.
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
Holly
H. J. Austin
KR. Adelman
Crocus Plants Near Bloom as Warm December Proves Unusual
Weather signals caused confusion as springlike warmth in December spurred early growth in Crocus and tulips, noted by Mrs. Marie Curtis at 1853 West Avenue. Garden life emerged with two garden snakes seen basking and a snapping turtle found on Foster Avenue, while historical notes recalled Sir Douglas Haig's 1915 command in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Curtis
West Avenue
Pasadena Avenue
Foster Avenue
Douglas Haig
France
Charles Monro
Archibald Murray
William Robertson
Whitham
Kiggell
Scotcchmen
Kiggeli
Markets Update Stronger Livestock and Grain Prices Across Regions
Market reports show steady to firm cattle and hog prices with 850 head of cattle and 3,000 sheep and lambs traded. Grain benchmarks include corn and soy prices with feed markets showing variability. regional quotes list Idaho Maine Maine Florida and New York values for various grain and livestock products.
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ULBEK
Mteady
Ordfrar
Seutu Toms Lee
Idaho
Florida
York State
Maine
Vegetable Growers to Meet at West Park Church Cleveland
Lorain County vegetable growers will attend the twelfth annual conference at West Park Congregational Church on Rocky River Drive Cleveland Thursday and Friday. Henry A. Dreger will preside Thursday evening with talks by Howlett Slipher and Tuss Ing on tomato fruit setting land use uniform packages, plus motion pictures of the 1936 convention. Opening session Thursday afternoon at 2 with Kraushaar presiding features Hoffman Bear and Green. Friday program at 2 presents Plerstorff Tiedjens Brown, with final session Friday evening at 7 including Alexander Tiedjens Ramsower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
West Park Congregational Church
Rocky River Drive
Cleveland
Henry A. Dreger
Ridgeville Township
F. S. Howlett
J. A. Slipher
Ohio State University Extension Agronormist
Ohio
E. B. Tuss
Ohio State University Extension Horticulturist
W. CG. Kraushaar
Hoffman
Ohio Experiment Station
Firman E. Bear
American Cyanamid Company
H. H. Green
General Electric Company
A. L. Plerstorff
University Extension
W. A. Tiedjens
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
H. D. Brown
L. 3. Alexander
A. Tiedjens
H. C. Ramsower
Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Service
Overcoat Returned, Stolen Report Dropped
Alva Smith of 20 Tonth Street reported to police that his overcoat stolen from a downtown restaurant on New Year’s Eve has been returned. Smith had filed a theft report. Bob Davis released a new book titled Canada Cavalcade.
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Alva Smith
Smith
Bob Davis
Canada
Tire Loss In Weekend Auto Crash On Cleveland Street
Chester Wreszynski and J. J. Barnard were involved in a minor Saturday evening crash on Cleveland street. A spare tire came loose from Wreszynski’s car and rolled across the street where a motorist picked it up. Wreszynski recorded the other car’s license number and reported the tire to police.
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Cara
Chester Wreszynski
East River Street
J. J. Barnard
North Olmated
Cleveland Street
Wrazynski
Wyszynski
Incorporation Papers Granted Elyrians
Incorporation papers were granted at Columbus today to Sey mour Reflectors Inc of Elyria with William F. Gollmar general manager of the Elyria Foundry Company James E B Thatcher accountant and Dr George A Hokey as incorporators. The company has 500 shares of stock with no par value according to the incorporation papers. The company's plans could not be definitely learned today but it was reported that the company will produce a lighting device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Seymour Reflectors, Inc
Elyria
William F. Gollmar
Elyria Foundry Company
James EB. Thatcher
George A. Hokey
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Humphrey
Optometrist
Middle Ave
Lorain County Home and Window Cleaning Co
Princeton Ave
Anderson Institute Church of God
Margaret Schmidt
City
Crystal
Esther Meed
Allan Harris
Women's Progressive Club
Margaret Barnes
North Main Street
Goodell
Theological Seminary
Community Garden Club
Oberlin Inn
C. M. Shipman
Garden Gate
Queen Esther Society
James Brand
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
N. A. Martin
Merry Wives
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Comfort Club
Leslie Bickel
Groveland Street
George Cooley
South Professor Street
Bridgette Club
J. G. Steel
Morgan Street
S. L. Powers
West Bugs
South Main Street
Junior Star Bridge Club
Harry Hovey
North Pleasant Street
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Oberlin Women’s Club
D. R. Moore
Elm Street
Pythian Sister Temple
Nancy Wolcott Squire
M. J. Watson
Robertin Stamp Club
City Hall
Oberlin Fire Department
Prospect Parent-Teacher Association
Robert Stone
Lincoln, AL
Mrs. J. N. Stone
Leroy Clapp
H. Q. Airport
Chanute
Ida Clapp
Belle McGrann
Trenton
S. J
J. A. McGrann
W. E. McGrann
Erie
Dr. McGrann
C. M. Byars
Guy Byars
Beverly
Harry Byars
Myra Lou
Kenneth
Louise Byars
Frage 1
New Grafton
Jack Flynn
Paget
J W. Warden
Tater
Hlot
Ave
Walter J. Wright
Elyria Passes
Nina Stacks
R. D. Oberlin
LaVerne Stacks
Katherine Taub
John Taub
Wilma C. Ketcham
Stanley Ketcham
McHenry
Art Lackey
Archie Bleyer
Tal Henry
Pinkey Hunter
Geo, Williams
Mickey Kats
WTC
Ee Cman
Iko Worthington
Reectre
TIIS
Vontinon Scc
Kood Butcher
Sue Chole
Trons Ld Norkel
Elyrians
Sederis Restaurant
Star Shor Court Street
Court Street
O’donnell
Ainting
Elgris
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