Clerk of Courts annual financial and case report details
The annual report covers July 3, 1044, showing total fees of 26,128.15 dollars, all turned to the county treasurer. divorce cases rose to 753, criminal cases 98, fines 400, costs 1,028, and a 2,572 dollar criminal cost balance owed to the county. Jury fees totaled 2,436. naturalizations 459. civil cases filed 869 with 823 disposed. 410 civil cases pending. In a separate note, former racing champion Kelly Petillo was held for trial on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon after an incident with two Marines in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. Agric
Stele
Los Angeles
Kelly Petillo
James W. Lunsford
John W. Young
Petillo
Lorain county budgets 865,062 from sales tax share
Lorain county budget commission allocated 865,061.88 dollars as the county’s share of a four million dollar local government sales tax appropriation. Elyria received 72,000 dollars, Lorain 118,000, and county government 114,424. Avon Lake, Amherst, Oberlin, Wellington and Sheffield township along with 16 other subdivisions shared smaller amounts. Half of the regular sales tax totaling 268,000 remained unallocated due to state delays. Council plans to hold 12,000 for year end objectives and consider raises for city employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Frank Ayres
Walter J. Wright
William G. Wickens
Elyria
Lorain
Avon Lake
Amherst
Oberlin
Wellington
Avon Village
Sheffield Township
Council
S. N.ek
Uma
Black
Parade Of Old Time Costumes At Reunion Event
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Chamber's reunion a parade of old time costumes will be featured. The event is set for Sunday July 8 at the H. C. Chamber's home on Ford Road. George Dey of Elyria is president, with nearly 100 expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
H. C. Chamber
Ford Road
George Dey
Elyria
Death Record Obert Redmond Retired Railroad Worker
Obert Redmond a retired Pennsylvania Railroad employee died this morning at 8 45 at Elyria Memorial Hospital aged 60 He lived at 39 East Bridge street born Muscatine Iowa May 2 1886 and had resided in Elyria five years from Titusville Pa He is survived by wife Anna and two sons Robert and Harold plus two sisters Margaret Marron and Curries Morgan Funeral services are Monday at 1 30 pm at Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home with burial in Brookdale Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obert Redmond
Robert Nedmond
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elyria Memorial Hospital
East Bridge Street
Muskatine
Iowa
Elyria
Titusville
Romeo Pump Company
Anna
Robert Redmond
Seabees
Southwest Pacific
Harold Redmond
Miami
Fla
Margaret Marron
Curries Morgan
Sharon
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home
Brookdale Cemetery
Seven County Departments File Requests For 1948 Budgets
Seven county departments filed requests with the county commissioners for 1948 budgets due July 24 at 9 a.m. Most seek increases. The sheriff asks 484,568 for 1948 up 4,998, with salaries for deputies at 31,000 and jail staff raises. Other items include 6,800 for jail maintenance, 1,500 for autos, 780 for radio, 200 for stationery, and 3,988 for the sheriff. Soldiers and Sailors Relief requests 25,000 with increases in compensation for three members and secretary. commission members cite heavier workload next year. Wardens budget 9,000 with two deputy wardens at 1,980 each and the warden at 2,700. The board of elections seeks 39,248 for 1947-48, reflecting a state election year. The blind relief department asks 8,009. The law library association asks 650 plus lighting and fire escape. Entomological and sericultural extensions request 4,000. Budget rules note requests reflect anticipated needs, not final expenditures, since surpluses or shortages may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Derang
Soldiers and Sailors Rhrief Commissal
Harry Bratton
Lorain
E. J. McRoberts
Elyria
Carl Wolf
Wolf
Eb, D. Forbes
Ware den
Board of Elections
Blind Relief Department
Law Mbrary Association
Lawibratian
Per- Vice
Firemen Answer 100th Alarm of 1945
The Elyria Fire Department reached the 100 alarm mark in 1945 with a daytime grass fire on East River Street and a timber/refuse blaze at the former Halpin mill on Chestnut Street. Firemen reported the grass fire started from rubbish and that the mill fire caused only unusable timber to burn. A separate intoxication arrest occurred in the downtown area as police noted two suspects fined in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Gremen
East River Street
Roy Meeker
Halpin
Chestnut Street
Donald Gibbons
Beebecourt
Fuemen
Gibbons
C. E. Andress
Court Dockets Show Several Divorce and Legal Actions
Clyde Brady granted divorce from Pattine by Judge D A Cook on neglect grounds. Clara Yemma suit against Joseph dismissed. Amherst sues W Paul and Garnet Roush for 150 on a job to paint their house for 250. Walter Michalski sues John Dziedzi for 5000 for injuries from an assault at the Polish Club last Sept 4, fracturing his ankle. Donald Pierson files suit for divorce from Mary of Fremont citing neglect and cruelty. married 1928 with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Brady
Pattine
D. A. Cook
Common Pleas
Herman Dietrich
Amherst
W. Paul
Garnet Roush
Walter Michalski
West 15Th Street
John Dziedzi
Middle Avenue
Michalski
Ala
Donald Pierson
Mary of Fremont
Thousands Of Autos Without Federal Use Tax Stamps
Elyria reports show thousands of automobiles in the area still lacking the five dollar Federal Use Tax stamps as the July 1 deadline passes. Postmaster C. J. Sartor notes under five thousand stamps sold at the post office, with limited purchases at the Elyria Automobile Club. revenue office sales remain under one thousand, compared with higher totals in prior years. Authorities suspect many owners do not know the stamps are available. Even with fewer cars on the road, sales declines exceed those of vehicle usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Internal Revenue Office
Fire causes under investigation at Burrer farm blaze
Fire chief and deputy are examining a costly farm fire at the Burrer farm on Murray Ridge road Elyria Township. Loss includes extensive machinery and tools. Mrs Burrer was treated at Elyria Memorial hospital for burns and returned home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Bates
W. L. Burrer
Burrer
Murray Ridge Road
Elyria Township
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Air offensive signals new invasion prelude to homeland attack
The report notes high winds aiding B 29s in incendiary raids on Japan with fires raging for miles. It cites Third Fleet activity over Tokyo Kyushu and surrounding waters, and Seventh Air Force strikes from Okinawa against Kanoya naval air base and Wamerfield on Kinai island with 164 tons of bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Nimit
U.S. Third Fleet
Tokyo
Navy
Kyushu
Wea
Seventh Air Force
Kenney
Okinawa
Kanoya Naval Air Base
Wanerfield
Kinsiga Island
State budget shows large increases and undecided bills
Article outlines a $34,000,000 rise in plate operating expenses for 1945-46 with salary hikes boosting payrolls, 22 bills awaiting the governor’s action before July 16, and possible vetoes. It notes future plans for new state buildings, expanded forests, parks, and the Sundry Civil bill, with Lausche uncertain on which bills he will sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lausehe
Lausche
Former Pastor Now Chaplain Will Preach Here
Chaplain T J Mattingley will speak at the ten thirty o clock service at First Christian church Sunday per Rev Henry K Shaw. Mattingley, commissioned September 1942, was pastor before becoming chaplain. He trained at Harvard and in Texas, served in China Burma India as hospital chaplain, returned to the U S last February, and has been at Army hospital Cambridge Ohio. His wife and two daughters Mary Gayle and Betty Lou live in Mt Vernon Ohio. He is reassigned to Camp Breckenridge Ky after a short furlough and holds the rank of captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T J. Mattingley
Henry K. Shaw
Mattingley
First Christian Church
Harvard University
Texas
Chinas
Burma-India
United States
Army Hospital
Cambridge
Ohio
Mary Gayle
Betty Lou
Mt. Vernon
Mattingles
Camp Breckenridge
30 Day Furlough At Home For Lt Jean Oeborne
First Lieutenant Jean Oeborne of the First Auxiliary Surgical Group is spending a 30 day furlough at the home of her parents in Eaton. She has served in England France and Germany and after the furlough she will report for duty at Trenton New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Jean Oeborne
First Auxiliary Surgical Group
A. B. Osborne
England
France
Germany
Trenton
New Jersey
Kiwanians Hear Mexico Trip Remarks at Elyria Club
Dr J Birkbeck describes a three week visit to Mexico to Elyria Kiwanis members. The meeting at the Elks Club announced a Kiwanis family picnic next Wednesday at Llywood park with games and entertainment. Capt Alex Zolini of Sandusky attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Elyria Kiwanis Club
5. J. Birkbeck
Sandusky, Wis
South Amherst church classes hold social and notices
South Amherst reports the Progressive Bible Class organized with Mrs. Carl Obenour presiding. Officers elected include Frank Powers and Del Carstensen, with Rev. Myron Glick as second vice president. Other items note baby news, class parties at the Congregational church, a birthday party for Judy Nagy, and upcoming church notices and picnics. Several local members are mentioned by name in social and service notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
Congregational Sunday School
Carl Obenour
Obenour
Frank Powers
del Carstensen
Myron Glick
Werner Flickinger
Julius Dulinage
Rutty Willis
Berea Hospital
Lillian Roberty
Star
Congregational Church
Hubby Gleason
Johnny Nicol
Larry Law
Sharon Barnhist
Linda Roberts
Carol Moser
Sally Burford
Carl Roberts
Sandra Powers
Allen Thompson
Guy
Jack
Joan
Sally Thompson
Judy Nagey
Lorain
Womans Guild
St John’s Evangelical Church Wedneday
Woman's Guild
Methodist Woman's Society
Oberlin
Myron Guck
Congregational Sunday
St. Johns Evangelical
J. Bollens
P.seikel
Methodist
Edgar Smith
Sandsy
Sam Rich
Rampoon
Robert Garland
Washington D., C
Henry Garland
James White
Sharon
William Emery
Convoluted 19th Century Beer and Liquor Debate
Fragmentary notes describe proposed rent and deposit measures on beer cases and bottles, a government encroachment into private business, and debated tavern keeper responsibility for selling liquor to minors. The garbled text references a G rent, a 10 deposit, and a minister presenting a penal action, with unclear local context.
Price ceilings and labeling rules from wartime board
The board set maximum 20 mm shell lighter prices at 2.75 and pegged 1945 IH K-6 truck ceilings between 1913 and 1450 dollars by wheelbase. Sugar allotments for July aim fairness with automatic coupon handling planned for August. Price controls on certain vegetables suspend when volumes stay under ceilings. All livestock and wholesale meat cuts after July 15 must bear the slaughterer ID number and may not be altered until consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellite Company
Detroit
Michigan
Cleveland markets report notes and livestock prices
Cleveland markets list fruit vegetables with prices and pack sizes for apples onions tomatoes and berries. Livestock prices show steady demand for cattle calves and sheep with steers 14 to 18 dollars per hundredweight and hogs etc. Miners in Nicaragua seek a minimum daily wage of 1.20 dollars.
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Cleveland
Sete Berg
Hig Poston Fe
Harsley
Hathouse
Ibs
Pk. Bskt
Eveland
Ivesing
Hetfers
Nyy
Eatras
U. & Ad Ynie
Nicaragua
Vacation Bible School Sees Large Attendance at Grace Lutheran
Grace Lutheran church opens Vacation Bible School with strong turnout. The program runs daily 9 30 to 2 45 through Friday then continues next week for a second session starting July 18. Staff includes Rev Walker Rudolph Brandt and Mrs Fuller Bogard with multiple teachers across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
God Our Father
W. W. Walker
Rudolph Brandt
Fuller Bogard
Audrey Joviak
Rudolph Bayer
Kenneth Strohm
Harland Martin
Charles Winkler
Ernest Wesebaum
Edward Block
Brandt
James Bowman
Henrietta Soldier Home From Europe on 31 Day Leave
Sergeant Robert Gerstacker arrived at his parents home in Henrietta for a thirty one day furlough after about thirty one months overseas in the European theater. He will return to Florida for further orders. His parents’ other sons, Pic. Glen Gerstacker and Pvt. David Gerstacker, are also in military service. Glen is stationed in Salptg after two years in the United States, while David is at Camp Robinson, Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gerstacker
Edwin Gerstacker
Henrietta
Gerstacker
Florida
Pic
Glen Gerstacker
Salptg
United States
Pvt
David Gerstacker
Camp Robinson
Arkansas
Cpl Luikart Back From Two Years Overseas
Cpl. Luikart and Mrs. Luikart arrived in Elyria on July 2 to spend their leave with relatives and friends after two years of overseas duty in Africa and Sicily. He was later given a 30 day leave in New York before the couple's Florida trip. They will drive to Coffeyville Kansas where he must report to the airfield by July 19. Mrs. Luikart, a former nurse at Allen Hospital Oberlin, is employed at Coffeyville Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovis Luikart
Elyria
Spery
Cpl
Luikart
Africa
Mary
Sicily
New York
Laikart
Florida
Larkart
Coffeyville
Kansas
Coffeyville Hospital
Allen Hospital
Oberlin
Luthart
Coffeyville Airfield
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Clerk of Courts Office
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Murbach Scott
APPLY
Vestal
Bhoes
County Depts
A Speelman
Toledo
East Avenue
John Gund
Huron Street
Locheirret
Uth Africa
Elyria Office Equipment CO
Clara Yemma
Joseph
OPA mm
International Harvester Company
Frice
TALEO
Orain
Crandall’ Drug Store
Vacation Bible School
Europe
W.T. Grant CO
Elyria Monument Company
Celaphone
Mroed St
Broad Street
W. 1. Grant CO
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