Armour Named Inventor Of Telephone Booth Door Dies
Albert P. Armour died in Fort Lauderdale at age presumed inventor of the door on telephone booths. He reportedly sold patent rights for three million dollars when he retired in 1929.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
6
Albert P. Armour died in Fort Lauderdale at age presumed inventor of the door on telephone booths. He reportedly sold patent rights for three million dollars when he retired in 1929.
Columbia PTA Executive Board meets Monday evening to plan Founder's Day observance and dinner. Miss Faye Harcred, an exchange teacher with two years in Japan, will be honored during the program in the Columbia School home economics room. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with a short business session at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium.
Diamond solitaire ring described as stylish and dainty with a new tet design set in 14 karat gold. The listing emphasizes a refined mount and contemporary appearance suitable for dress wear.
Litchfield officers for 1960 were elected at a Park and Cemetery Association meeting hosted by Mrs Thelma Schindler. Officers include President Lucille Brow and first vice Olive Watkins with Adeline Watkins as second vice president and Thelma Schindler as treasurer. Various local members and a trustee were named to support the organization.
United Church Women of Oberlin held a January meeting at 190 Shipherd Circle appointing officers and committee chairs. Harriet McCue was reelected president with Chris Oliver as vice president. Jean Starr became member at large. other officers include L D Hartson, Don McIlroy, and John Hadyn. World Day of Prayer chair Glenn Hobbs schedules 2:30 p.m. March 4 in Fairchild Chapel. Constitution revisions were approved.
Oberlin Municipal Court income for 1959 totaled 64 thousand 405 dollars and 84 cents. The general fund received 39 thousand 575 dollars and 40 cents from fines costs and trusteeships. State treasury 15 thousand 843 dollars and 51 cents. County 8 thousand 347 dollars 82 cents. Law Library 541 dollars 34 cents. Miscellaneous disbursements 97 dollars 87 cents. There were 1,976 criminal actions including 1,805 traffic cases 128 misdemeanors and 14 felonies. All but 29 cases were disposed. Civil caseload totaled 237 with 194 disposed.
The Oberlin First Methodist Men’s Club will host its annual father son banquet in the church dining room Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Julian L. Smith assistant professor of physical education at Oberlin College. Guests include several boys from Green Acres Children’s Home. Raymond M. Johnston chairs arrangements and reservations. Arthur R. Willman is club president.
Osvaldo Aranha 65 former president of the United Nations General Assembly died of a heart attack Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro. He was noted as a possible candidate for Brazil's vice presidency.
A delicate embroidered spray in Lily of the Valley scent described for cotton garments. Available in yellow blue tan mint or white options. Drip dry fabric suitable for wear indoors or out.
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