12 Week Insurance Course Set by Lorain County group
Merald Wiser of Nationwide Life Insurance Co will teach a 12 week course sponsored by the Lorain County Life Underwriters Association. February through May sessions meet 2.5 hours weekly in the Colonial Room of Highway Cafe Vincent. Wiser, 1958 Life Underwriters Council graduate, serves as first vice president of membership for the local association and holds multiple community posts in Sheffield and LaPorte.
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Merald Wiser
Nationwide Life Insurance Co
Lorain County Life Underwriters Association
Highway Cafe
Vincent
Wiser
Life Underwriters Council
Sheffield Lions Club
LaPorte Boy Scout Troop
LaPorte Hot Stove Baseball League
Population soars to 23 billion by decade’s end
New York report cites a global population rise from 2.4 billion in 1950 to an estimated 23 billion by 1960. UPI notes rapid growth as nations expand birth rates and longevity improves, reshaping economies and resources worldwide.
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New York
UPI
Review of Elyria area news items in This Week’s In Review
Pvt Patrick VanWay Sullivan died from a stomach wound at Fort Hood Texas after four hours in hospital. Sp4 Paul W Smith Jr serving in Germany killed in vehicle accident at Bad Aibling. William E Hewitt 100 year old resident of Kipton died four days after birthday. Mayor Ralph Gray announced run for Lorain County representative to Ohio General Assembly. Public Utilities Commission ordered crossing lights at Infirmary Road crossing used by Baltimore and Ohio and New York Central. Five hour fire at Sandusky F W Woolworths injuring eight firemen and one city employee. Kept under control after major blaze. An independent audit of Elyria utilities fire operations launched under Mayor Dunn. County commissioners elected Michael J Lotko Jr president for 1960. Henson Tuck of Obertin died at 103. Annexation and Ford Road dump issues stirred council petitions. Jaeger Lumber Co North Eaton fire caused near fifty thousand dollars damage. Court action to block 20 acre annexation of Elyria promised by North Ridgeville solicitor. Darvan fiber sold by B F Goodrich to Celanese Corp. of America. State Auditor Rhodes weighs in on legality of J Grant Keys holding two public jobs with Lorain County Board of Elections.
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Patrick VanWay
Sullivan
Fort Hood
Tex
Paul W. Smith Jr
Lorain
Germany
Bad Aibling
Wiliam E. Hewitt
Kipton
Ralph Gray
Wellington
Republican Party
Lorain County
Ohio General Assembly
Public Utilities Commission
Infirmary Road
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Central
Nick Manos
Elyria Victory Baptist Church
Elyria Utilities
Oscar G. Dunn
Michael J. Lotko Jr
Henson C. Tuck
Obertin
Sandusky
F. W. Woolworth Co
Harry F. Butler
City Civil Service Commission
Elyria
Ford Rd
Council
Jaeger Lumber Co
North Eaton
Atty. Hubbard Wilcox
North Ridgeville
Board of County Commissioners
B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co
Darvan
Avon Lake
Celanese Corp. of America
James A. Rhodes
J. Grant Keys
Lorain County Board of Elections
IRS issues sales tax deduction guidelines for itemizers
The IRS released guidelines for estimating sales tax deductions on federal tax returns in Ohio. Large purchases like autos and pianos may be itemized, with a 1 percent of adjusted gross income cap for smaller misc purchases not to exceed 100 dollars. Taxpayers should keep records and claim actual sales tax if available.
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Internal Revenue Service
Ohio
Melvin J. Burton
Cleveland
Burton
Congregational Ladies Society Meet Discusses Too Young to Marry
In North Ridgeville the Congregational Church Ladies Benevolent Society met with Mrs. Charles Burrows as speaker on the topic Too Young to Marry. The group opened with devotions by Mrs. Ralph Chapman, piano by Mrs. Alfred Foote, and voted to buy nursery class equipment for the Sunday school. Hostesses were Mrs. Walter Reinhart and Mrs. Jack Spireck. guests included Mrs. Harrold Hixson. Program chair Mrs. Charles Hutchison plans the January 20 gathering.
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North Ridgeville
Charles Burrows
Ladies Benevolent Society
The
Congregational Church
Ralph Chapman
Alfred Foote
Walter Reinhart
Jack Spireck
Harrold Hixson
Charles Hutchison
Dole Executive Arvid Erickson Dies at 60
Arvid M. Erickson 60 longtime director and vice president of the Dole Hawaiian Pineapple Co. died in a San Jose hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage Friday. He led the company in corporate roles and oversaw operations in Hawaii and California.
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San Jose
Calif
Ridenour Clarifies Status in Sheffield Village Election
Cleo Ridenour, former Sheffield Village board member, says he is not a candidate for re election. He notes he was elected by write in votes but declined to qualify and will not file campaign expense or seek certification. The elections board advised no filing fee or penalties apply.
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Cleo Ridenour
Sheffield
Election Board
Ridenour
Africa theme program marks WSCS meeting at Fields church
The Fields Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service held a meeting with the Africa theme. Reports covered African problems, World Federation of Methodist Women, mission work, and Christmas baskets. Membership directories go on sale, and the next gathering is Feb 3 at 12:30 p.m.
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Fields
Africa
Woman ‘Society of Christian Service
Fields Methodist Church
Harry Chalmers
Jlee Myers
Harold Sweet
Theodore Peak
Chalmers
World Federation of Methodist Women
Wilson Fortune
Missionarrs
Leo Myers
Evening Star Circle
Peak
Edward Henson
Lee Hundt
Hester Tayior
Car Damages Fence and Garage at Smith Home
A car damaged a picket fence and a garage door at Pierre Smith's residence on West Avenue. Police found tire marks suggesting the vehicle had bumped the fence and door after reportedly parking in the driveway yesterday afternoon.
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Pierre Smith
West Ave
Smith
How to inspect and care for your car the right way
This guide urges careful floorboard and chassis inspection for signs of wear. It covers exhaust manifold valves oil leaks radiator hoses and spark plug gaps, plus practical tips on tires caps and emergency gear for tubeless tires and punctures.
American Youth magazine issued for new drivers by GM
General Motors announces a new magazine American Youth aimed at newly licensed teenagers with a focus on safe driving. The bimonthly issue, distributed free to about one million readers, includes hobbies sports school activities and guidance along with safety articles. John F. Gordon letters recipients welcoming them to highways. Editors are John H. Warner with Cecol Publishing Co. as publisher.
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Detroit
General Motors
Teing
John F. Gorden
America
Ceco Publishing Co
Campbell-Ewald
John H. Warner
Habits Need A Change In Modern Motoring
Detroit urges drivers to reclaim enjoyment of motoring by shedding fears and focusing on fundamentals. Experts cite safer, more relaxed driving, better maintenance, and hill tests to keep engines youthful.owners should lift the hood regularly and clean under the hood to catch trouble early.
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Florida
Joe
Detroit
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