Bitter cold sweeps nation with record lows and frost deaths
The United Press reports a sixth day of polar cold sweeping from the Dakotas to the Gulf Coast. Temperatures plunged below zero in Minnesota and parts of New England, with snow flurries and multiple weather-related accidents. Deaths from exposure and other cold-related causes numbered at least 70 nationwide, with warnings extending as far south as Kansas and Florida.
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United Press International
N.D
International Falls
Minn
Gulf Coast
Dakotas
Minnesota
Great Lakes
Upper
National
Rochester
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Kentucky
North Carolina
Jersey
Florida
Texas
West Virginia
Grand Forks
New England
Ohio
Virginia
Arctic Cold Clamps Northern Ohio as Snow Falls
An Arctic air outbreak grips northern Ohio, pushing temperatures below zero and threatening a season record. Snow totals of one to three inches a pattern across the region with more flurries expected today and tomorrow. Tonight colder air may dip below minus seven in some Lorain County areas, and the outlook calls for another 15 degrees below normal. Community notices list tonight’s civic and service meetings across multiple towns including Columbia, Wakeman, North Eaton, Sheffield Lake, New London, North Ridgeville, South Amherst, Grafton, Valley City and Carlisle with various schedules after dark.
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Ohio
Lorain County
U. S. Weather Bureau
Cleveland Hopkins
Columbia
Wakeman
American Legion
Legion Hall
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
North Eaton
Eaton Parent Teacher Association
Eaton School
Sheffield Lake
Kiwanis Club
Pilgrim Hall
Congregational Church
South Amherst
St John’s Sunday School Board
Altar Society
Nativity Church
Grafton
Come
Valley City
Liverpool
Mothersingers
Carlisle
West Carlisle
PTA
West Carlisle School
Repair Is Urgent Engine On Fire Truck
Council debated replacing the 1938 pumper at No. 3 station. Chief Bates said a rebuilt engine could cost around 2,800 with parts about 1,500 and parts upgrades to 2,800. options considered three funding sources. Dukeman warned of hidden engine problems and suggested trading the old engine. council to decide after Bates checks trade value.
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Bates
W. N. Batesong
Tom Dukeman
Dukeman
Heer
No. 3
Council Hears Three Architects on Proposed Fire Station
The council interviewed three local firms B Murray Davidson Robert G Edwards and Smith Smith and Clark about qualifications plans and site ideas but remained non committal on selection. Davidson suggested East Ave north of the New York Central tracks as his top site with East Bridge St near Gulf Rd as second and Deetz garage on West Broad St as a poor third. The other firms offered no site recommendations, saying decisive factors must first be determined.
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Council
B. Murray Davidson
Robert G. Edwards
Smith
Deetz
West Broad St
Elyria Council Eyes Architect for Fire Station Plan
Elyria officials unofficially agreed on hiring an architect to design a new fire station. Davidson, Smith and Clark proposed seven percent of the first 100000 and 6.5 percent on rest, outlining phases from site study to bid awards. City faces insurance class near No 6 while unemployment climbs to about 3.5 million nationwide.
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Washington
UPI
Arthur J. Goldburg
Edwards
Council First
Jance
Jon
Make On Goldberg
Kennedy
Man Warns Owner of Fire at Memphis Cleaning Shop
A man told Mrs. Edna Holden the shop was on fire and smoke filled the ceiling. Holden turned off the light switch and called firefighters, who arrived as the fluorescents burned and smoke poured from the ceiling.
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Memphis
Tenn
Alman
Edna Holden
Paper use soars in American families study
Paper Users NEW YORK reports the average American family uses a ton of paper annually per the Cyanamid Magazine. A French scientist observed wasps building nests and rediscovered the ancient Chinese method to make paper from wood fibers, per the publication.
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New York
UPD
Cyanamid Magazine
American Cyanamid Co
Parents Of Fourth Fifth Sixth Graders To Get Skills Report
Elyria schools prepare a new Skills report folder for fourth through sixth graders. Gilliland and Miss Histed explain that grade norms and percentile norms help teachers gauge growth, guide instruction, and inform parents. The report aims to show students’ year‑to‑year growth and provide useful guidance for individualized education.
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Elyria
John
Elyria Board of Education
Missjof
Margaret Histed
Coupervisor
Robert M. Gilliland
Elyria City
Gill
Ohio
Gilliland
Sillland
Iowa
Johnny Jones
Histed
Fumes Blamed In Death Of Contractor
Cleveland contractor Charles L. Ford died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in his home. Ford's body was found by his daughter near a space heater. investigators cite a blocked flue as the likely cause.
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Cleveland
UPI
Charles £. Ford
Ford
Jane Mills
Edward Kraining
Bus Kills 8-Year-Old Boy at School Loading Zone
An 8-year-old second grader, John Sanders of W. H. Bear Elementary in Miamisburg Ohio, was killed when he slipped under the rear wheels of a school bus as it pulled into a loading zone. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Miamisburg
Ohio
UPI
John Sanders
W.H. Bear
Elyria Board Advances Site Talks and Easement Update
The Elyria Board of Education reported escrow funds for the Blanchard property east of the high school, and negotiations on a site in the former Elyria Township area north of Spring Valley. A new sanitary sewer easement was approved, with the city returning the former easement. Dr. Gottfried distributed recruitment brochures and the cafeteria profit for December was $9.35. The board certified total levies of 26.34 mills. Adult education enrollment nears high school totals at 2,046 versus 2,080.
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Elyria Board of Education
W. 0. McClellan
Blanchard
Fifth ‘St
McClellan
Elyria Township
Spring Vallley
Eastgate
Blacktop
J. C. William Tattersall
F. J. Gottfried
Elyria
Jo Ann Branning
Gottfried
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Attron Fon
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Ridgeville
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LCRPC
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Charge Inn
Route 76
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Eaton
taeHne
Plastics
Balsa U Control & Famous Brands
Sheffield
Amherst
Church Street
Amherst, Ohio
Jean Nicolett
Wisconsin
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China Rapids
McKee’s Children’s
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American Gem Society
Broadway
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