Show planners seek rare flea for Elyria pageant props
John and Mary Richards co chair the property division for The Black River Saga. A flea is required for the 125th anniversary pageant in Elyria. Over 1 000 props will be built or borrowed including a cannon flintlock guns rifles stretchers and a stage tent behind Ely Stadium. The Richards meet the prep committee at Elytia High School on Monday at 3 p.m. to advance preparations.
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Elyria
John
Mary Richards
Richards
H. Allen Smith
Ely Stadium
Elytia High
Rabbi Praises Armed Forces Integration
Rabbi Selwyn Rushlander of Dayton Ohio praised racial integration in the armed forces as the healthiest form of integration. He spoke in Tokyo at a news briefing during a month long tour of military bases and civilian congregations and urged viewing events like the Little Rock crisis as less significant than successful integrations in St Louis and Texas communities.
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Tokyo
APD
Selwyn D Rushlander
Dayton
Ohio
Little Rock
St Loui
Texas
Mystery Solved in Charlotte Rabbit Breeding Mixup
Charlotte farm expert George Hob son advised owner to swap one of two female rabbits for a male after reveals that the pair produced no offspring. The guidance comes from a UPI report noting the swap should restore breeding.
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Charlotte
George Hobson
Unfair Labor Count Dismissed Over Colson Corp Move
The NLRB has dismissed the unfair labor practice charge filed by Local 19342 against Colson Corp over moving caster operations from Elyria to Jonesboro Arkansas. The board found the twofold allegation lacking merit. Colson cited a 35 percent regional employment drop and government rocket contract discontinuation as factors. Many Elyria workers transferred to the Ford Road plant to continue producing institutional trucks and wheeled products.
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Ark
National Labor Relations Board
John A. Hull Jr
NLRB
Cleveland
Coson
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Arkansas
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Elyria Colson
Colsan
Elyria
Woodford Ave
Brothers Of Brush Form Ely Trailblazers Chapter 33
Harald Olds is president of the new Brothers of the Brush Ely Trailblazers Chapter 33. Ken Justen serves as vice president and Stanley Ozminski as financial secretary. About 25 members gathered at Ozne's Tavern and agreed to a $2 fine for shaving without a BOS badge.
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New Ely Trailblazers
Brothers of the Brush
Ozne
Ken Justen
Stanley Ozminski
Shavine
Signups Surge for Black River Saga Pageant During Elyria Anniversary
Producer George Elias reports about 990 people signed for roles over three days for the Black River Saga spectacle planned for the city 120th anniversary celebration. An additional 300 cast members are expected in rehearsal next week. Registrations open nightly 7 to 8 p.m. at anniversary headquarters.
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George 8
Elias
Anniversary
Middle Ave
Third St
Avon Board Seeks Easement Clarification For Water Line
Avon officials questioned a required easement for a tap in the water system after J P Keller reported the easement was not submitted. The board member Georgel Zilka challenged the report as Keller claimed the plat included village maintenance access. A meeting with Keller was set to discuss further. The board also authorized space for a water department office in the new municipal building and reviewed OSH tests for the Northgate disposal plant.
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J P. Keller
Roseanne
Avon Board of Public
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Georgel. Zilka
Keller
Water Department
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Stermer
Eller
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Water Office
Irwin Struhar
Harry Babyak
John Herfner
Colorado Ave
Heriner
Vera
F. H. Waring
Ohio State Board of Health
Northgate
Cleveland Livestock Prices Steady Across Major Sections
Livestock report shows steady prices with cattle 50 region, prime steers 29 to 30, commercial 24 to 25, and top cows 20 to 20.5. Calves sell 25 with primes 28 to 29, sheep and lambs steady with spring lambs 23 to 25 and choice wethers 8 to 10. Packing sows range 17.75 to 20.75.
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Cleveland
UPI
Ridgeville Housing Project meeting planned after zoning review
Ridgeville trustees ordered a special meeting of the Board of Appeals to decide the fate of the Pinewood Development Co. housing project at Root and Bainbridge Roads. Officials found infringements of spacing rules in two pilot homes and one and a half inch variances in other sites. If held, the 8 p m session at Ridgeville Town Hall may be moved to Monday night.
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William Winterfield
George
Marquis
Ridge
Ville Board of Appeals
John Pais
Root
Bainbridge Rds
Pais
Ridgeville Town Hall
Pinewood Development Co
Shaker Heights
Bainbridge Rd
Root Rd
Chestnut Ridge Rd
Funeral plans set for Ray Zor by Elyrian group
Ray Zor to be laid to rest in a procession led by Bob Larkin with a July 11 assembly in the A and P lot and a 7 p.m. march. Numerous locals including Jack Pigman and Jack Jones coordinate horses and a hearse while police contact is handled by Russ Becker.
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Brothers of the Brush
Brushmen
Colony Restaurant
A. and P
Bob Larkin
Jack Pigman
Jack Jones
Norwalk
Larry Wilson
Russ Becker
Shelby
Willard Hos
George Innes
Merlelhe
Schaffer
John Feter
Willard
Larry Resar
Inla. m
Malcolm Riggle
R. D
Assembly Point
Ely Park
Innes
Planners Change Setup for Lorain County Dinner Meeting
The Lorain County Regional Planning Commission will hold its first quarterly dinner at 6 p m July 9 at Sheffield Restaurant. The event shifts from headquarters to invite broader attendance and will discuss subdivision regulations and the commission program with mayors and council members invited.
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Sheffield
Commission
Turner Block
M. L. Madsen
R. W. McGinnis
Jon
Kangaroo Court Plans for 125th Anniversary
Elyria prepares for a 125th anniversary kangaroo court with a special meeting at Holly Hall at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Beards are welcome regardless of Brotherhood membership as Ben Golechen leads preparations and Brush charter applications are due by week’s end.
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Ben Golechen
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Horse Drawn Hearse Sought For Elyrian Funeral
Elyvians plan a funeral for Mr Ray nor and seek a horse drawn hearse. Funeral chairman Cecil Bazley has heard of options in Wellington Mansfield and Mt Gilead but none secured yet. Call Bazley at Bazley's Market Broad St to offer leads.
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Cecil Bazley
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Mt. Gilead
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Time runs out on alarm clock trend shifts in 1950s
In La Salle Illinois UP reports clock maker Harold T. Millikin of Westclox explains alarm clock design is trending to softer chime alarms as living standards rise. He notes older Big Ben models used a blast of sound while new clocks offer nonstaccato, gentle rings. Heavy sleepers may still want loud types.
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Millikin
Bandleader Jack Alexander Dies After Fire Incident
Hewl ett New York and Saumur France report bandleader Jack Alexander aged 74 died following a bizarre scene after a dispute. He reportedly inspired Irving Bermont with his ragtime work and, amid a house wreckage, needed aid from the fire department to locate his wife.
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N.Y
UPD
Saumur
France
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Jack Alexander
Leboue
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Jin
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Louis
York Hospital
Leave Stage to Farm Life for Morgan Family
Ul. Ro bert and Mary Morgan quit theater work after moving from New York to Illinois. They bought a 1 1/2 acre farm, later expanding with 180 more acres thanks to Ralph Roberts who supplied guidance and support. The Morgans praise farming as humbling and rewarding for their three children Jimmy 10 David 9 and Sherri 6.
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Robert
Mary Morgan
New Yorl
Illinois
Here
Mary
Ralph Roberts
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Morgans
Jimmy
David
Sherri
Flags With 48 Stars Sold As Collector Items
In Detroit a department store advertised 48 star American flags as collectors items. The retailer said it has 248 of the treasures of the future remaining.
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Detroit
UPS
Spanish War Vets Quit Toledo Cash Grain Meetings
Lorenzo B. Dragon informs Toledo city council that Wesley S. Brass Camp United Spanish War Veterans has discontinued grain meetings due to the infirm condition of comrades. Membership is over 90 years old with only four attending regularly at Memorial Hall. Grain prices listed include Wheat No 2 soft red 1.76-1.79 Soybeans No 1 2.22-2.23.
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Northampton
Mass
Lorenzo B. Dragon
Wesley S
United Spanish War
Toledo
Memorial Hall
Wisconsin conservation men display beaver village at fair
Milwaukee UP reports Wisconsin Conservation Department showcased a beaver village at the Wisconsin State Fair. Trappers in northern Wisconsin captured a beaver, built a dam and beaver house, and presented the living exhibit to fairgoers.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Conservation Department
Wisconsin
Lightning Destroys Woodward Flag Pole Rebuilds Soon
A lightning strike on the eve of Independence Day 1966 destroyed the Woodward post office flagpole and flag. After more than a year without a flag the American banner again flies over the post office.
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Okla
Woodward Post Loftice
Independence Poe
Eastgate Belles Plan Street Dance For City Birthday
The Eastgate Belles announce a downtown street dance on July 12 to celebrate the city 125th anniversary. Officers include Peggy Manges Suzy Quill Reanne Davis and others. 60 members so far with a meeting next Tuesday at 8 30 p m at the Davis home and a lawn party held at Joan LaGrotteria 337 Cambridge Ave. Interested women in Eastgate may call Mrs Manges.
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Eastgate
Bedside Manner Still Needed, Doctor Claims
In Cuba Illinois Dr J W Welch 73 says bedside manner matters as much as science. Practicing 50 years he notes doctors must talk listen and show sympathy. Welch was elected to the Illinois State Medical Association year club recognizing his half century of work.
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Cuba
J. W. Welch
Welch
Sern
Market Leaders Rally Amid Mixed Steel and Auto Lifts
Stocks showing uneven gains with notable moves in American Radiator Chrysler General Electric and General Motors. Rail and utility shares including Ohio and Republic Steel edge higher while others such as Standard Oil and Texan Company face mixed results in today’s wire quotations from Pierre R. Smith & Co Elyria.
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Sunshine Biscuit
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Toledo
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