Berle Defends Autograph Bounder with Tray Strike
Milton Berle, Red Skelton, and Jack Carter faced a drunken autograph pest at Lindy’s New York in the early morning. After the man harassed a young woman and made crude Jewish jabs, Berle used a waiter’s tray to stop the attack, and security removed the troublemaker while Skelton and Carter remained with their companions.
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New York
Milton Berle
Red Skelton
Jack Carter
Lindy’s
Milton
Berle
Skelton
Jersey City
Red
Mount Sinai Hospital
Judge classification: Fire dept master mechanic fits captain grade
Judge John D. Pincura ruled that Jack Dillman, master mechanic of the city fire department, shall be classified as a captain in civil service. The decision matches his current salary bracket set after January 1950 changes and directs the civil service commission to reclassify him accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Pincura
Jack Dillman
Dillman
Civil Service Commission
Bartender Fincd Second Charge Is Dismissed
Michael S. Klozek of 101 West River Street faced a mayor court hearing after a February 20 incident at Kramer’s Grill. He was found guilty of intoxication, had the disorderly conduct charge dismissed, and the keeping a disorderly place charge continued to March 10. $20 fine plus costs, $310 suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael S. Klozek
West River St
J. Grant Keys
Klozek
Kramer’s Grill
Broad St
Frank Rudio
West Ave
Albert Cook
Kramer’s
Pegsy Slonaker
Emmet Tollett
Center Ridge Rd
Robert
Naval Reserve Trophy Display Opens Tomorrow
A display of trophies and awards won by Lorain County's Naval Reserve Division will be at the Men's Shop, 105 Middle Avenue, from tomorrow through Wednesday March 16. LCDR E C Keyes public information officer says the exhibit features the James Forrestal and Fourth Naval District trophies plus a permanent plaque and a full sized photograph of all officers and men involved.
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Lorain County
Naval Reserve Division
Middle Avenue
Lcdr
E. C. Keyes
James Forrestal
Fourth Naval District
Wallets Stolen From Two Local Owners Within 24 Hours
Two wallets were taken in the last 24 hours in Texas. Mrs Mathewson of 171 Ins worth St. reports a wallet stolen after leaving it momentarily at a Post Office. A bifold containing $30 to $40 vanished from Mrs Arthur Est. 4 Washington Ave while she paused at a Stationery Store on Broad St. Mrs Ely valued her new billfold at $35. Police note possible involvement of nearby reassessible aces 22 to 23.
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Nohce
Texas
Garret Mathewson
Insworth St
Mathewson
Potee
Arthur
Washington Ave
Broad St
Tod
Ely
Knights of Columbus To Hold Membership Meeting Tonight
Elyria based K of C membership committee led by Grand Knight Robert ODonnell plans for year's final quarter. Since his term began 60 new members joined and 100 is target. first degree class March 22 and major degree class March 28. Elyria parish members listed include St Mary Larry Resar Howard Snyder Howard Wheeler. St Agnes Ralph Schuster. St Jude John Sinar Steve Stefek Ed Martin. Holy Cross Al Koviak Carl Kaszubinski. Sacred Heart Frank Varsa. from St Peter Ridgeville John Kelly. Assumption Grafton William Valerius. Immaculate Conception Grafton Jerry Webber. John Koviak of Elyria chairs committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Robert O’donnell
Elyria Parishes
St. Mary
Larry Resar
Howard Snyder
Howard Wheeler
St. Agnes
Ralph: Schuster
St. Jude
John Sinar
Steve Stefek
Ed Martin
Holy Cross
al Koviak
Carl Kaszubinski
Sacred Heart
Frank Varsa
St. Peter
Ridgeville
John Kelly
Assumption
Grafton
William Valerius
Immaculate Conception
Jerry Webber
John Koviak
Elyria
Attendance Surge As City Schools Reopen After Vacation
City schools including Catholic and public reopened after a two day forced break. Holy Cross saw only three or four absentees while St. Agnes and St. Jude reported attendance near 100 with minor late arrivals. Elyria and Oberlin pupils returned, with East Carlisle causing a notable dip. overall district attendance near 80 to 96 percent depending on school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross School
St. Agnes
St. Jude
St. Mary School
Elyria
Oberlin
Elyria District Catholic
Two Arrests After Tavern Brawl At Bill’s Tavern West Ave
Bill’s Tavern on West Ave hosted a brawl yesterday leading to the arrest of John H. Jennings, 19, of Chestnut St, and Molly Moody, 24, of Tremont St. Moody notified police at 3:30 p.m. of Moody’s fight with cook Gertrude Morrow. Morrow swore out a disorderly conduct warrant against Moody, who was released on bond. Moody then swore out a warrant for Jennings’ arrest, accusing him of striking Moody. Jennings was arrested and released on bond. Both to appear in court March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
West Ave
John H. Jennings
Chestnut St
Molly Moody
Tremont St
Dennings
Miss Moody
Gertrude Morrow
Miss Morrow
Jennings
Student Nurse Added For Capping Ceremony
Ehnia Memorial Hospital will honor Jane Decker of Bellevue at the capping ceremony for freshmen at the M. B. Johnson School of Nursing. The event is set for two o clock Sunday afternoon at the First Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Johnson School of Nursing
Ehnia Memorial Hospital
Jane Decker
Bellevue
First Congregational Church
Snow Removal Efforts War On Drifts On Route 20
No. 1 continued from page one describes heavy snowfall of about 16 inches with drifts four to five feet. Crews using salt trucks and dozers battled through to clear main streets and Route 20, while Amherst’s Thomas Watson operated a grader since Sunday evening as traffic resumed and secondary roads prepared to open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
Thomas Watson
Amherst
Route 20
Five Month Old Dies In Barberton Fire
A five month old baby named William Clark Moore died of suffocation in Barberton Tuesday night. The child was home alone when a fire swept the house. The mother was visiting a neighbor at the time. Fire officials have not determined the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberton
William Clark Moore
Four NYC men linked to Capitol Hill shooting and conspiracy probes
No. 2 was shot near the gallery as four New York City men faced charges after gunfire hit the House chamber. Flores Rodriguez, 28, was arrested at a Washington bus terminal and refused to talk. Bentley remains in critical condition but showing cautious improvement. FBI and Justice Department probes study Puerto Rican Nationalists amid possible Communist ties as security tightens on Capitol Hill and at the White House.
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Flores Rodriguez
Washington
New York City
Bentley
Ben F. Jensen
Iowa
Kenneth A. Roberts
Ala
George Hi Fallon
Clifford Davis
Tenn
FBI
Justice Department
Criminal Division
Puerto Rico
New York
Chicago
Eisenhower
Luis Munoz Marin
Caribbean Commonwealth
White House
Marin
Lehr
Campos
Courades
Earl Browder
San Juan
Capitol Hill
Secret Service
Eisenhower Defends Conduct of Government in Address
President Eisenhower urged adherence to fair play and warned against subversion in a public address. He defended executive responsibility, praised armed services, and endorsed congressional codes of conduct while noting doubts on outlawing the Communist Party. He avoided commenting on McCarthy's clash with Stevens. Get it done faster through Classified ads.
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Congress
Imen
Armed Services
Lawicker
United States
America
Peress
Eisenhower
Communist Party
Peress- Zwicker
GOP
Leonard W. Hall
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Car Slams Bulldozer on Route 58 Night Crash
Walter Zabota a 30 year old resident of South Amherst collided his car with a bulldozer clearing Route 58 a half mile south of Lorain. The bulldozer driven by Bert Bartlett was not damaged while Zabota’s car suffered heavy damage. The dozer belonged to contractors Dandrea and Nardini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Zabota
South Amherst
Zabota
Bert Bartlett
First St
Huron
Lorain
Dandrea and
Nardini
Estate of Paul Blanchard Leaves $21,296 in Property
In Elyria probate court papers filed today Paul E. Blanchard died January 8 leaving an estate valued at $21,296 in personal property. Jessie Blanchard of 230 Third St was named administratrix. Also today Judge John Pincura awarded Marie Cameron alimony of 20 per week in a Cameron case. Elizabeth Brackley was granted divorce from John Brackley. two divorce suits by John Campbell against Evelyn and by Carmen De Villanueva against Antonio were dismissed. County awarded contracts to Ohio Bridge Corp for Hambley Rd and Jones Rd bridges costing 19,700 and 17,676 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Blanchard
Elyria
Jessie Blanchard
Third St
John’ Campbell
Evelyn
Carmen de Villanueva l
Antonio
John Pincura
Marie Cameron
Robert Cameron
Ohio Bridge Corp
Cambridge, O
Hambley Rd
Jones Rd
Stock Quotations Snapshot of Major Companies
The listing shows American Radiator at 35, American T and T at 16475, Anaconda Copper 68, Avco 614, Bendix Aviation, Gilles Service S512, Columbia Gas 1375, General Motors 64, Kennecott Copper 68, Kroger 43, Montgomery Ward 6, Central 245, Ohio Edison 35, Penna Railroad 13, Republic Steel ASF 3, Sears Roebuck 6173, Socony Vacuum 391, Standard of New Jersey 19, Texas Company 6425, K S Steel 41, Warner Bros 4, Westinghouse Airbrake 2414, Wo ckworth Co 44.
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American T. & T
Anaconda Copper Air
Avco Mig
Bendix Aviation
Columbia Gas
General Motors
Xennecott Copper
Kroger
Montgomery Ward
Central
Ohio Edison
Ohio Oi
Penna. R
Standard of N. J
Texas Company
K. S. Steel
Warner Bros
Westinghouse
Wookworth Co
Snowbound Ohio braces for deep freeze and school reopenings
The central weather bureau in Columbus predicts continued cold with temperatures falling to 13 degrees tonight and staying frigid into Thursday. A storm moving toward Canada brings three to five inches of snow to Northwestern Ohio while lower Ohio experiences rain and flurries. Cleveland reports 40 private contractors still clearing snow as many Northeastern Ohio schools resume after a two day holiday amid slick highways and scattered wet spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Weather Bureau
Columbus
Ohio
Lake Erie
Canada
Ohio Case
Northeastern Counies
Cleveland
State Highway Department
Wauseon
Fremont
Kenton
Akron
Canton
Youngstown
Werren
Jefferson
Vermilion-On-Lake Boy Missing Aid In Search
Vermilion on Lake area police asked to aid in locating 13 year old Richard Marmie of 709 Parkland Blvd Vermilion-on-the-Lake who vanished after shoveling snow with another boy on Monday His mother says Richard planned to go to Lorain with the money he earned and later saw him entering a car near Crystal Beach and with two men in a dark Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriffs Department
Richard Marmie
Parkland Blvd
Vermilion-on-the-Lake
C. F. Marmie
Richard
Lorain
Crystal Beach
Blocked Roads Delay County Annexation Vote
Severe winter roads prevented two Lorain commissioners from reaching the courthouse for the official quarterly meeting. By telephoning a fellow commissioner and adjourning the session, the board approved the annexation of the Frank Urban allotment to Lorain, though one commissioner questioned the legality of a telephone meeting.
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County Commissioners’ Office
J. Norman Thompson
J. Powell Jones
Lorain
Thompson
Paul Mikus
Jones
Frank Urban F
Oscar G. Dunn
Radio Station Engineer On The Job 56 Hours
Norbert Nantus transmitter engineer of WEOL went on duty at noon today after 56 hours of consecutive duty operating the station transmitter controls. During that time the station operated 51 hours transmitting emergency messages in addition to regular programs. Alex Buchan station manager announced the station will continue on a stand by basis to provide the same service if the storm forecast for the area materializes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norbert Nantus
WEOL
Alex Buchan
County Board To Meet For Monthly Education Session
The regular monthly meeting of the county board of education will be held tomorrow at 8 p m in the county office on Second Street. All members are expected to attend. Four petitions for transfer of territory raised at the February meeting will be further discussed, according to County Superintendent C A Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
C. A. Gibbens
Water And Sewer Line Projects Given Approval
County commissioners will hold a final hearing on April 9 in their office for the Cotton Road Sewer and Water District improvements estimated at 11 100 with rock or 7 702 without rock. Bids due March 31 for Olivet Dr Spring Valley at 13 187 Ambler Dr 8 919 Pasadena Ave Spring Valley water only 5 922. Approved line estimates include 4 716 for 48th St 6 125 for Oroszy Ave and 8 655 for Toledo Rd.
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Cotton Road
Olivet Dr
Spring Valley
Ambler Dr
Pasadena Ave
48Th St
Oroszy Ave
Toledo Rd
Death notices mixed with Elyria obituaries and services
A series of Elyria area death notices lists Edward R. Rogers of 229 Fifth St and Earl Raymond Esler of 205 High St among those dying after illness or heart events. The notices include birthplaces and survivor details, funeral arrangements at Sudro Curtis, Harold Dicken, and other funeral homes, with services and burial plans across Ridgeville, Amherst, Avon Lake, and nearby towns.
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Edward R. Rogers
Fifth St
Elyma Memorial Hospital
Mr. Rogers
Pennsylvania
Elyma
Western Automatic Machine Screw Company
Lucile M. Rogers
Copas
Rita Rogers
Elyria
Alton Cook
Amherst
Ross Rogers
Lorain
Frank
Oldsmar
Fla
John
William R
Sudro-Curtis Funeral
James H- Sivard
First Methodist Church
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
County Dairymen Postpone Dinner
The Coles group postpones the county dairymen banquet until a new date is set. Members will meet to determine a rescheduled official dinner time and venue.
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Quet
Coles
Ridgeville Man Stricken While Shoveling Snow
Leslie H. Benham 58 retired General Motors worker died of a heart attack yesterday at his Ridgeville Township home while shoveling snow. Survived by wife Lillian mother Florence E. Benham two brothers Alfred and Leslie two sisters Edith Tyrell Elsie Fuller Masonic services planned at Daniels Funeral Home Lakewood Thursday at 8 pm burial in Schenectady NY after Saturday funeral service at 2 pm.
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Ridgeville
Leslie H. Benham
Center Ridge Rd
General Motors
Benham
Ridgeville Township
Clifton
Daniels Funeral Home
Detroit Ave
Lakewood
Schenectady
N. Y
County Approves New Car for County Dog Warden
County commissioners purchase a 1954 Ford six cylinder coupe for the dog warden from J R Dall Ford Sales on the low bid of 1640 dollars, subtracting 447 for trading a 1950 car. They approve an extra 75 dollars to transfer the dog cage to the new vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Dall Ford
Newspaperboy Bitten by Dog on Weller Street
Todd Allen Moehle aged 13 of 606 Weller Road was bitten by a dog while delivering a paper at 679 Weller. He was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital where a physician described the bite as not serious.
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Todd Allen Moehle
Weller Rd
Weller
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Police Dept News Highlights Local Traffic Fines and incidents
A minor collision yesterday afternoon at East River and Broad Streets involved Arthur M. Hagg and Henry H. Etter, both reporting no signals observed. An attempted breaking and entering was reported on N. Logan Street at the German Wholesale Grocery warehouse, with a broken window but no missing items. Several individuals were fined or had cases continued for traffic violations including wrong way driving, failure to yield, and disobeying stop signs, with names, addresses, and dates noted. Crowley pleaded innocent.
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East River
Broad Sts
Arthur M. Hagg
Eastern Heights Blvd
Henry H. Etter
East Ave
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Richard Popp
N. Logan St
Popp
J. Grant Keys
Enoch Bowles
Vermilion
Troxel Alley
Joseph Hardy
Quarry Rd
Cleveland St
Abbe Rd
William Vince
Avon
Perk Place
East River St
George DeWard
Royal Schweizer
Fairview Park
North
Lodi
John P. Crowley
Berlin Heights
Clevelland St
Crowley
Markets Cleveland Livestock Report Summary
In Cleveland Ohio livestock market notes show cattle with choice 22-25, good 19-22, utility 12-16, cows high at 12-12.50 for good quality, butchered meat 17-19. Hogs and steers steady with choice 28-29, good 24-26. Sheep and lambs varied with lambs 22-23.50, good 18-21. Corn No 2 yellow priced at 1.54-1.58, oats No 2 white 77-81, soybeans No 1 yellow 3.31-3.36.
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Cleveland Livestock
Cleveland
Beers Am Eiers
Ae Choice
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Judge Rules Fire Dept. Mechanic's Grade II
Fincd
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Pert
Albvan Gehl
AAA
Registrar of Licenses
Paul Seacrist
Beebecourt
Charles Frymyer
West River Street
Norman Schofield
Ninth Street
Oriel Dawson
Valley View
Gehl
John F. Nivns
Elizabeth Brackley
Onio
Vermilion-On-Lake Boy
Death Records
Earl BE. Esler
Earl Raymond Esler
High Street
American Brake Shoes Company
Janet
Richard Williamson
Erie
Marian Esler
Ruth Johnson
Robert Williamson
Buffalo
Susan
Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home
G. Russel Hargate
St. Andrew Episconal Church
Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery
Electa M. Clark
Pleasant Blvd
North Ridgeville
George Clark
Clark
St. Clair
Mich
Westlake
Methodist Church
Milton Clark
Gilbert Clark
Laura LaLonde
Harold Dicken
Mrs
Nell Wallace
Avon Lake
Helen Nelson
Pinty
Elva
Elsha
St. Joseph’ Church
Nelson
Julia
Ann O'Neill
Burmeister
St. Joseph Church
Carl Werner
Calvary Cemetery
William H. Knispel
JTS
N. Main St
Mr. Knispel
Brownhelm Station
Charles Knispel
Imerich Funeral Home
R. E. Appel
United Brethren Evangelical Church of
Brownhelm Cemetery
H. J. Otterson
Berea
Usher Rd
Olmsted Township
Baker
Pierre R. Smith & CO
Mid
Ck Exchange
Police Dept. News
Capitol
Jeanne Crain
Thy Neighbor
S Wife
Phantom of
Rivoli
Dack Slade
Arglhiy
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