Campaign raises 86046 50 for First Christian church
The Victory Dinner closed the Washington Avenue sanctuary campaign for First Christian Church Elyria. Total subscriptions reached 86046 50, $21000 above the minimum goal, with assets over 200000 including cash pledges and real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
First Christian Church
Bruce Alexander
C. A. Gibbons
Elyria
Henry K. Shaw
Phil Robson
H. J. Ryan
Cecil Garrett
Jesse Cerlan
Ralph Carr
Guy B. Findley
Sam Findley
Big Gifts
J. D. Funk
Fear 74 Dead In Ship Explosion
A British freighter Indian Enterprise blew up in the Red Sea last night near the Suez Canal, with 73 crewmen aboard and only one survivor confirmed. The 7,319 ton ship carried 580 tons of explosives and cargo, and authorities say 71 crew were Indian and three British. A Canadian freighter radioed reports of survivors burned on hands and back, though no rescue details were given. The vessel had left London June 3 bound for Calcutta and was part of a fleet carrying government explosives for India.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Red Sea
Suez Canal
H. Westfall Larsen
Britain
Aadio
Lake Chilliwack
Indian Enterprise
Indian Steamship, Company of Calcutta
London
Calcutta
Government of India
Elyria Enforces Dog Ordinance Debate Discussed
Elyria debates enforcement of its dog ordinance as City Solicitor Richard Baird argues the measure is strict enough to curb complaints. Police Captain Parker counters that police are already overburdened and worries about public pushback from residents. Council closes the discussion with a brief remark as the matter continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Baird
Elyria
Baird
C. E. Parker
Jeanine
Council
Ralph Terry
30 Parcels of Property Sold in Lorain and Sheffield Lake
Deputy Auditor Reno Collier reports that 30 forfeited land parcels in Lorain city and Sheffield Lake were sold today at prices from 5 to 300 dollars. This sale marks the first of about 950 parcels to be auctioned by Auditor Frank Ayres on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9 30 a m until all are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Collier
Lorain City
Sheffield Lake
Frank Ayres
Summer Playground Program Moves Ahead Across Eight Spots
Elyria launches eight week summer program run by the Recreation Board under Harold W Block director. Sites include Cascade Park and seven school grounds Edison Roosevelt Gates Hamilton Franklin McKinley Allen with two unused Ely and Valley View due to construction and nonavailability. Closing date August 11 and final Play Day at Cascade Park on August date.
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R Elyria
Municipal Cascade Hk Park
Elyria
Cascade Park
Edison
Roosevelt
Gates
Hamilton
Franklin
McKinley
Allen
Ely School
Valley View
Ely
Marsh Guenin
Adv
Harold W. Block
Lley Nagy
Bob Hengartner
Recreation Board
J. C. Linville
Virginia Frye
Northeastern Ohio Forecast Calls for Warmer, Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy and warmer this afternoon. Continued mild tonight with more clouds. Wednesday will see partly cloudy skies with a few afternoon showers. Low tonight around 60, high Wednesday near 80. Markets page cited on page two.
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Ohio
Lorain County Population Up 34,111 in Ten Years
Based on the 1950 unofficial census Lorain county shows a population of 146,501, up 34,111 from 1940. Elyria rises about 3,000 to 20 percent growth, Lorain gains roughly 6,000 or 15 percent, while nonmunicipal areas lead a postwar housing expansion trend.
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Lorain County
J. Clay Deane
Ohio
Washington
Elyria City
Lorain
Trailers Sold at County Auction in Lorain
County commissioners auctioned ten trailers at Kew Gardens trailer camp Lorain with prices from 845 to 115. The sale part of liquidation of county trailer camps set up after the war for veterans housing. Total proceeds 748.30. Eight trailers slated for sale at Valley View today as condemned and sold. Remaining at Kew Gardens 62, Valley View would hold 35 if the eight are sold.
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Kew Gardens
Lorain
Valley View
Argentina Orders Cable Offices Closed Except in Buenos Aires
The government orders Western Cable Company and America Cables to close all offices across Argentina except in Buenos Aires. The British firms operate cables to New York and London, and the action aims to consolidate operations under state or regulatory control.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Western Cable Company
New York
London
All America Cables
Ludwig To Be Scout Executive In Firelands Area
Ludwig, Southeast District field executive and Elyria native, will leave for Sandusky to become Assistant Scout Executive of the Firelands Area Council. His move takes effect early next month, as Edwin W. Deering succeeds him, bringing Cubmaster experience and a Bald win Wallace College psychology background. Deering, 27, will serve as assistant camp director at Camp Firelands and attend a 45 day executive training in Mendham New Jersey before assuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Ludwig
Elyria
Sandusky
Firelands
Edwin W. Deering
Louisiana Avennue
Garford School
Deering
Baldwin-Wallace College
Ludwig
Valley Forge
Mendham
X. J
Loraine
R. G. Taylor
Arlo Smith
George Rubensoh
38Th Division
Field Artillery
Elyria Votes First Readings On Route 20 57 Improvements
Elyria council approved first readings on two ordinances to fund city participation in state highway projects. The plans cover a four lane Route 57 from Lodi street north to the city limits with a service road, costing Elyria 45,000, and a four lane Route 20 extension from 16th street to the city limits at a 25,000 city share. Citywide population and funding options discussed, with potential bond issuance or voter levy as funding methods.
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Elyria
State Highway Department
16Th, Street
Lodi Street
Lonmin
Foster Avenue
Middle Avenue
16Th Street
Dale Kellogg
Henry W. Ault
Council
Kenneth Lord
Ault
Pledges Rise in Building Fund Campaign Dinner Lunch
The Y M C A drive for Elgrig building repairs reports $53,795 pledged with $10,328 added yesterday bringing mid campaign totals higher. Industrial division gifts total $37,692 and special gifts reach $12,962 while general division pledges stand at $3,092. Leaders include Vernon Bell and H E Birch in special gifts and R J Fitch overseeing the general volunteers. Two report luncheons remain before Friday campaign end.
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Y.M.C.A
Shelson Rieley
Elytia
Robert E. Wilson
Teft
Chauncy Smythe
Thew
Y.mlc
Elgrig
Elyria
Ohio Edison Co
Elyria Belling & Machinery
Timms Spring Co
Thew Shovell Company
Jchauncy Smythe
Paul Hardy
Vernon Bell
H. E. Birch
R. J. Fitch
Robert E. Wasson
R. J. Gollmar
Many Streets To Be Resurfaced This Summer
City council approved up to 14000 for resurfacing streets this summer with a list of streets to be announced. Special legislation would admit Samuel Street Courtland and Laura and Jean courts into the city despite prior improvement requirements. Liability concerns were raised over possible accidents on newly taken streets. Legislation to admit the streets was introduced by Dale Kellogg with the matter referred to a council committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Kothe
Samuel Street
Courtland
Laura and
Jean Courts
C A Olsen Co to Build 50 000 Addition
Building permit issued by Hart Dickason for a 120 by 220 foot brick addition to C A Olsen Manufacturing Co to add warehouse and shipping space. T J Hume Co to construct with new employee locker rooms and internal storage. Extra cleanup sale notes large pot flowers at five cents each.
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C. A. Olsen [Manufacturing Corporation
Hart Dickason
T. J. Hume Co
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Mila
First Christian Church Building Fund
Fred Smith
C. A. Olsen Co
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