Lorain Hosts Seven Day Anniversary Celebration
Lorain County marks its seventh anniversary with a Lakeview Park festival week featuring beauty contests, a Oberlin aluminum discovery film, amateur boxing, swimming events, a Founder’s Day picnic, a Wellington Saddle Club horse show, and Army and Navy displays. Mayor Phiberty and Clarence Peters opened events with a Cay-raising ceremony. The program runs daily with pageants, parades, a street dance, Miss Lorain County contest, amateur night, and nightly historical exhibits teamed with county merchandizing and entertainment.
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Lorain County
Lorain
Charles Martin Fall
Oberlin
Lora County Saddle Club of
Wellington
Army
Lakeview Park
Patrick J. Phiberty
Eesin
Clarence Ch Peters
Me County
Ivin
Earl Frank
Alan Ladd
Flo
Oberin
Wellington Lorma County Saddle Club
Florence Dudek
Grafton
Arthur J. Remelka
Cleveland
Miss Lurain
Summit Beach Park
Akron
Nowiteur
Don Ganales
Claveland Golden Gloves
Jack Strange
Floyd H. Baker
Native Of Elyria Dies In Minneapolis
Theodore Doane Crocker 80 a native of Elyria died in Minneapolis Minn He was president and director of Northern States Power Company since 1942 after graduating from Ohio State University in 1904 He worked for power firms in Cleveland and Milwaukee before moving to Minneapolis in 1912 as assistant to the VP and GM His family lived in Elyria briefly and his father Theodore Crocker publisher of the Dew Drop papers was noted by C C Lord
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Theodaee Doane Crocker
Elyria
Minneapolis
Mr. Crocker
Northern States Power Company
Ohio State University
Cleveford
Milwaukee
Dugtice
Peace
C. C. Lord
Crocker
Eighth Street
Second Street
Lord
Theodore
Dew Drop
Ely School Board Votes for Recreation Funding
The Ely School board approved a recreation program budget with $1,500 from its funds and $2,500 more from the board for maintenance and supervision. Pierre Ro Smith urged directing the $1,500 to Ely Stadium upkeep and playgrounds.
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Illness prompts 30 day leave plea for Police Captain
Council hears of illness of Police Captain C. B. Southam, 58, with 39 years in service and homebound for a month due to sciatic pain. Request asks 30 days additional sick leave to avoid salary interruption and avoid pension law implications. Council will consider the plea at next meeting.
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Kt. Stankard
Strakard
Southam
Department
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Sciatien
Cleveland Choi
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Matconcen
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Aber
Blankard
Capt
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Elyria Schools Refuse Crayon Sales For Next Year
Elyria public schools won’t sell crayons next year as Superintendent J E Bouka reports a merchants committee will buy the system’s current stock at wholesale. They will form a committee to compile a full list of crayons used in the schools and have stores order them for on hand supply.
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Elyria Public Schoool
Sus
J. E. Bouka
Ter Chitity
Come
Mittve
Bohn
Wey
Elyria school board hires staff and advertises depository bids
The Elyria school board approved advertising for bids to select a depository for school funds for the next two years with a bid to be accepted at the August 4 meeting. Miss Sibila was employed for a deaf education class with a $2400 salary plus potential Daniels-Cramer Law adjustments. she holds a master’s from Western Reserve University and trained at Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center. Other hires include Mrs. Virginia Reese Manley for first grade, Robert Ringer to teach woodworking and coaching, and Moxy Eleanor Clark for fourth grade, with various background notes and prior teaching assignments in nearby counties.
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State Department of Education
Misa Sibila
Western Reserve University
Elyria
J Bo Bohn
Sibila
Cleveland
Daniels-Cramer
Virginia Reese Manley
Franklin School
Manley
MacMurray College For Women
Jacksonville
Minis
Robert Ringer
Bryan
Bowl Green State University
Milan
Moxy
Eleanor Clark
Kent State University
Kent
Columbus
Etie Sybrand
Blyris
Eiphin Wade
Wheatsie
Harop
Raghland
Mira
Vera Sanderson
Dovince
Harelberton
Eoghan
Guntin
Raherton
Paling Sclroeder
Elyrus Teuchet
Knight Installed as Lions Club President
Jack Knight was installed as president of the Fiyria Lions Club at last evening’s meeting. Raverfiots’ elect Erwin Baum served as instilling officer. Officers named include Mockler as first vice president, Ryan as vice president, Stark as Haraview president, Bailey and Ross as tail Twisters, Smith as secretary, Weingarten as treasurer, Mylam as lion tamer, with long term directors Jewell and Ytwiper and short term directors Olemacher and Ruth. Committees were formed for civic improvement, health and welfare, sunshine, constitution, relocation, finance, membership, program, publicity, and ways and means.
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Dock Knight
Fiyria Lions Club
Raverfiots
Erwin Baum
Knight
Duh Mockler
Jud Ryan
Face
Norman Stark
Haraview
John Bailey
Vernon Ross
Tail Twisters
Joseph KE. Smith
BW. Weingarten
Teasurer
Jack Bell
Mylam
Lion Tamer
A.W. Jewell
M.A Ytwiper
Howard Olemacher
Fred Ruth Knight
Kind Wark
Harry ‘Thompeo
Dr. Harper
Paul Davis
Glenn Baxter
Ken Strohay
Nora Hecht
George Herman
Ralph Terry
Joseph T. Smith
William Holt
de. Berni
Dr. Brosky
Louis Braumont
Sunshine
Judy Ryan
Harey Thompson
Allendanes
Joseph F. Smith
Jack Ross
Normin Stark
Rey Stanek
Constitution
Fletcher Holiday
Urieh
Jack Bellingham
Theron Roe
Lions
Merle Karns
Ted Carpenter
Charles Hume
Weingarten
Dr.Harper
Richard Teasdale
William Lucker
Howardolemacher
Steve Arzemba
William ‘Thomasson
Irving
Fred Ruth
al Jowell
Frank Manzo
John Mockler
Howard Indiott
Allen Katz
Dr. Brooks
Ken Strolun
Walter Decker
William Larker
Jack Ryan
Robert Choate
Death Records and Obituaries From Milan and Nearby Areas
Obituaries note William Strickfaden of Milan aged 77 after 14 weeks illness. Surviving daughters include Mrs Lloyd Smith, Mrs Lewis Armstrong, and Mrs John Goodsite. funeral at St Anthony's Milan. Also Elmer Shays 92 of New London died after illness. service at Fitch Funeral Home. Emerald Wakeman 80 of Clarksfield died at home. services at L D Gerber Funeral Home. Burial in Clarksfield and Clarksfield area associations noted.
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Lloyd Smith
Milan
Mr. Strickfaden
Hoover Company
Avery
Ohio
Lewis Armstrong
Ponting
Michegal
John Goodsite
Norwalk
Joe Strickfaden
Bertha Strickfaden
Charles Haynes
Nerkely
California
Rawle Funeral Home
St. Anthony's Church
Elmer
New London
Elmer Shays
Prospect Street
New London Hospital
Clarksfield Township
Huron County
L. B. Shays
Fitch Funeral Home
W. EL. Mitchell
Grave Street
Emerald
Edwards Wakeman
Emerald PL
Farwards
Clarksfield
Clevelond
Betsy Fairchild
Grant
Marilyn Walter
Columbia Station
Oral Edwards
Y. W. C. A. Cleveland
Alger
Jamison
Leland Smith
Washington, D.C
Ruth Smith
Auburn
Ind
Edison
Samuel
Detroit
Thomas
Parma
L. D
Unclear text on secret weapons and flying objects
Fragmentary report describes unidentified red objects moving across skies. Witnesses, including students, claim sightings of disks and saucer like craft, with claims of radar avoidance and potential explanations. Rewards offered for tangible proof of phenomena.
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Cote Fon
Dalton
de Culligan
Northbrook
Pany
Cullygan
Iuntan
Red Uren
Woman Found Garroted With Silk Stocking
Los Angeles reports another Black Dahlia style murder as the nude body of 20 year old Rosenda Mondragon is found near city hall. She shows strangling with a silk stocking, mutilation of the breast, burns, and thigh abrasions. The victim is linked to the serial killings beginning with Elizabeth Short.
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Los Angeles
Rosenda Mondragon
Dan
Elizabeth Short
Mire
Monudragon
Avon Lake fire damages car. council discusses town improvements
Firefighters investigated a short circuit near an exhaust pipe that set an automobile owned by A Anikott of Avon Lake ablaze in the county court home parking lot. The fire caused lights to burn out but no damage to the fire department. Council considered paving High Street and other street improvements, and approved sidewalk work on North Glive Street.
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Flyrio
A. Anikottighine
Avon Lake
Flying discs theory put to test by Elyria store manager
Russell F. Allen of 5 and 10 S. Kresge Co store in Elyria proposes a simple explanation for flying saucers. He cites hundreds of helium filled toy balloons sold nationwide and notes how wind can carry them far, sometimes causing balloons to be mistaken for saucers. A balloon released from an Ohio street jet traveled to Coshghton hours later, found by a local resident.
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Russell F. Allen
S. Kresge Company
Adimita Uhat
Ach
Ohio
Ballon
Earth
Coshghton
Ward
Coroner Reports 250 Cases and 27 Autopsies for Year
Coroner S C Ward submitted his annual report to the county commissioners showing fees totaling 1737 for operations during the year ending June 30. The coroner handled about 250 cases with 27 autopsies, reflecting a rise in total cases but a drop of one autopsy from the previous year.
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S.C. Ward
The Court House theft report in Elyria scene
The sheriff's department logged a theft of 100 dollars in electrical tools owned by Dell Glover and five paint brushes owned by Edward Blazer. Items were taken from a home under construction on Fullerton Road in Elyria.
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Elyria
Edward Blazer
Sheriff's Department
Fullerton Road
Police Court Notes: Multiple disorderly conduct fines posted
Police reports detail fines for disorderly conduct involving PCE er ereeee er CrrErrrr ys 26 Redwine of West River street for a disturbance on East Bridge street. Nespeca 44 of Youngstown fined for inviting a girl on Lodi street to his car. Harold Bennett 19 cited for reckless driving in Cascade Park. Address reporting error in a dog bite case noted by Mrs. Carter. Vehicle collision damages reported on Lake and Broad streets. Grace Kender reported missing. sheriff’s department aiding in search. County actions include sewer district expansion plans and state court divorce grant for Grace Corwin from Edward. County Dog Warden salary raised. Krugman appointed assistant warden. Bid notices for housing trailers and emergency repairs. no bids previously received. Miss Joanne Ryan hired as school board clerk for $110 monthly. Continuous police and civic updates from Elyria.
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Redwine
West River Street
A. R. Agate
East Bridge Street
Fast Bridge Street
I. Scott
Lake Avenue
Carl Meyers
Broad Street
Robert Rivercoml
Broad and
Chest
Sheriff's Department
Robert Grobe
Telegraph Road
Grace Kender
Oakwood Nut Street
Vincent
Helen Carmen
Opening day plans for new students at local schools
Freshmen and some teachers miss the start but the plan calls for all students to report on opening day with the Student Cabinet assisting new arrivals. High and grade school staff meet September 2 at 8:00 am, elementary students meet at their buildings, and new high school students at 9:45 am. Short schedule includes movie and cafeteria periods, with dismissal at 2:15 pm and a 6:30 am return the next day for the regular schedule.
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Prade
Board approves salary raises for Elyria school staff
The Elyria school board approved raises for three executives and teachers including Don Meltroy, boosted from 30 to 100 for Spring intramural tennis coaching, and a 300 allowance for F A Eaton’s summer home calls as visiting teacher. Maynard Muete earned a master’s degree and will receive incremental pay. Two hunters were accidentally wounded near Tiffin.
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Don Meltroy
Honred
F. A. Eaton
Eaton
Elyria Township
Elyria
Elyria High School
Maynard L. Muete
Allen and Garford
Western Reserve University
Bohn Proposes Cafeteria Prices Held Steady
Elytia High School cafeteria finances show receipts of 48,726 and expenses 49,977.40 for the past year, creating a 651.40 deficit without a 900 inventory. Superintendent says prices may stay the same next fall unless wholesale food costs rise, noting 564.59 payments to cleaners and 124.63 for snow closure help as nonreceipted during holidays and snow days.
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Ventory
Adendent
J. BE
Permits Issued For Four Dwellings In Elyria
City building inspector Hart Dickason announced four residential permits today. Grover Burr at 383% S Maple St will build a 24 by 34 foot one story frame home costing about 6500 dollars on 17th street. Henry Zajac of Lorain plans a 39 by 36 foot one story frame house on Gulf road for 5500 dollars. Matthew Masher of 111 Fremont St secures 40 by 32 foot home at 241 Courtland St costing 6000 dollars. John Kerchman of 358 Vulcan St will construct a 38 by 28 foot one story frame dwelling at Furnace and Louisiana for 6000 dollars.
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Elyria
Hart Dickason
Grover Burr
S. Maple
17Th Street
Hlenry Zajac
Lorain
Gult Road
Matthew Masher
Fremont Street
Courtland Street
John Kerchman
Vulcan Street
Furnace Street
Louisiana
Toledo Market Prices and Livestock Report
Market summary from Toledo showing grain prices for wheat corn and oats, plus Cleveland livestock receipts and prices for cattle, cattle byproducts, calves, sheep and hogs. Produce items listed with varying prices for vegetables and fruits including asparagus lettuce celery apples strawberries. Overall market tone notes slow demand and mixed movements across commodities and livestock categories.
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Koods
Vrices Ateady
Youth Agencies Use Elyria High Gym For Dances
The Elyria school board approved using Elyria High School gym for dances in the summer. July 17 marks the first dance with a fee to cover costs. Sponsoring groups include Hi Clubs City Reserves Rainbow Girls church youth groups and others. Superintendent Dr. E Bohn addressed the board.
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Elyria
Elyria High School
E. Bohn
Despondent husband shoots self after quarrel, dies
Audry McMahon of Tail Street Lorain reported her husband, 35 year old Despondency, shot himself in the chest with a 32 caliber pistol around midnight. He died at St Josephs Hospital at 2:15 a m. McMahon had been despondent and quarreled with his wife last night. Both were born in Georgia. He had served three years in the Army. In a separate note, plastering contractor Co B Chandler announced a large contract to lime and plaster one hundred homes in Cascade Colony.
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Mahon
Tail Street
R. B
Lorain
Sheriff Department
McMahon
St. Joseph's 'Hospital
Georgia
B. Chandler
Cascade Colony
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Lorain City Limits
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William O. Handy
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Sheffield Lake
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Raymond Max Krugman
East River Street
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Texing
Lorain Veterans Trailer Camp
Joanne Ryan
Lincoln Court
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