Distribution of Sales Tax Funds Change Proposed
The county budget commission asked the state legislature to modify how sales tax funds are distributed. It argues the current need based method penalizes thrifty towns like Avon Lake Sheffield Lake and Avon village which show no need for funds. The commission, including Walter J. Wright Frank Ayres and William G. Wickens, seeks equitable distribution that also considers population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Sheffield Lake
Avon Villages
Budget Commission
Walter J. Wright
Frank Ayres
William G. Wickens
Erhart News Notes Recap of Social Visits and Travels
Erhart residents record a flurry of visits and movements. Tallmadge natives Nan Sekulich host Ker Kramer kin while Sheffield relocation of the Fortneys is noted. Cleveland trips involve Frambaugh Kroesen Haffenrath and Ulmers among others. Local families welcome Chicago and California travelers as Pettengill nursing course notes appear amid community chatter.
500 Italians Asphyxiated In Freight Tunnel Tragedy
Brig Gen Carl Gray reports a freight train carrying stowaways stalled inside a southern tunnel. About 500 people perished asphyxiation occurred during the incident described as one of the most regrettable and unusual in Tailfoudiyp history. Only the fireman survived. most passengers were not Americans or British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gray
Tur
Sophie
Prospective Candidates Circulating Petitions in County Race
Reports today claim three county employees are circulating petitions for office. LaVerne Pickering seeks county commissioner as a Republican veteran Avon businessman. Howes Fletcher, long-time deputy clerk, aims at county recorder in the Republican race. Chief Deputy Chris Lewis, a Democrat, reportedly will not run for recorder. Additional filings include Gr N Bucks seeking the Republican renomination for state representative and Walter Wright seeking the Republican nomination for county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Pickering
Howes Fletcher
Automobile Certificate of Fire Department
Chris Lewis
Pickering
Avon
Fletcher
Marty
Lewis
Bucks
Republiccan
Walter Wriaght
Penfield Mother's Club Meeting Notes March 10
Local notes report the Penfield Mother's Club gathering at Society Hall on Friday afternoon March 10 at 2 oclock with expected presence of Meg C A Baris of Wellington. Other social items mention visits, hospital news, and local residents' comings and goings in LaGrange and nearby communities.
Death notices from Hot Springs to Elyria area
Obituary notices detail death of Joseph Deppen a retired railkonel carpenter and family survivors in Chicago and Cambridge Avenue with funeral plans. additional notices report the deaths of Lillian B. Rokehan of Pleasant View Rest Home, Doris May Wuebker of LaPorte, Marie Livin of Lakewood, Mrs J A Calder of Torrington and several Diedrick related figures, with service locations and burial plans across Ohio and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Deppen
Mdeph Horne
Mav Kaensel
Cambridge Avenue
Hot Springs
Avilfe Seus
Lewisville
Hla Dawughyer
Krenael
Malhes Daghter
dJeunive Aulmami
Chisage
Lous
Arthur
Edward
Chicage
Cleyiay
St. Mary's Church
Ularo
Weolstt
Dpme
Chicago
Lillian B
Rkolehan
Pleasant View Rest Home
Elmer Ketch
Wigra Memorial Hospital
Simeday
Eivess
Cleveland
Elyria
Horace Ketchum
Myrtle Pinta
Colebrook
Ohio
Suephsons
Frank Ketchum
LaGrange
Fred Ketchum
Marie Livin
Sho
Lakewood
Tesday
Daniele
Detroit Avenue
Theodore Kitterer
First Evangelinal Church of
Lakewind Cemetery
Mus
A. Calder
J. A. Calder
Tortington
Conn
Will Wilder
Burth Street
Carlotta Hafner
Hlyria
Mes
Wilder
Fragmentary OCR Tale From Unknown Page
The readable fragment hints at a historical text passage mentioning names and terms. It contains garbled phrases and partial words, offering little clear event or person to anchor a datable news item. The remaining legible bits suggest a discussion of figures and instruments without full context.
Believe Buchalter Went To His Death With Sealed Lips
New York report says Loris Chepke Buchalter, boss of Murder Inc., died with sealed lips as law closed in after the gangland kingpin faced execution. Bertram Wegman, his counsel, recalled Buchalter held "two keys in his hand" and chose the path to eternity over betraying his clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Loris Chepke) Buchalter
Murder, Inc
Sd Jong
Bertram Wegiman
Iy Fepke
Sing Sing
Brooklyn
Firemen Respond To Three Weekend Car Fires In Elyria
Three weekend vehicle fires in Elyria caused minor or no damage. A sedan at Pixley’s garage owned by Henry Jollngan and Dale Wynlap burned insulation from wiring after a short circuit. A child’s sock burned at Steve Leko’s home due to heat from a furnace. An alcohol flare in a van at 100 West Avenue ignited by the motor but caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Henry Jollngan
Williams Street
Dale Wynlap
Seventh Street
Pixtey
Steve Leko
Beverly Coart
Iantymablie
Robert McDevett
S40
West Avenue
Roets
Grafton Girl Scouts Plan Paper Drive and St Patrick Event
Grafton notes report a troop meeting focused on a paper drive for next Tuesday with notices detailing paper preparation. A St Patrick's Day party is planned for March 15 in the Girl Scout room at the village hall. Also, a Lafachot club luncheon was hosted by Mrs. Gertrude Sehwed, with plans to meet again in three weeks. Officers for Anchir Rebekah lodge will be installed next Tuesday at town hall with refreshments. Correction: Miss Irese Smith was omitted from Red Cross canvassing in Grafton village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Gm Scot News
Lafaehot Club
Gertrude Sehwed
Caroline Lower
Rebekahs Unstall
Anchir Rebekah Jedges
Red Cross
Grafton Village
Irese Smith
Belden Circle To Meet In Community Observance Night
Belden Community Circle plans an all day gathering on Thursday March 9 at the church. The event features a Bible class, potluck, and prayers led by Rev Ruthine with several members contributing in readings and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belden
Cormiunity
Helder
Edgar Guet
Willman
Tye
Meyers
Arne di Arthu
Court House Records Show Multiple Civil and Criminal Actions
Flesner Berger was granted a divorce from Pant by Judge Quy B Findley on grounds of neglect custody to mother. A suit by Eimer against Victoria Was dismissed at plaintiff’s costs. Fred H U Madock awarded $710 on a promissory note. Walter J Hobertson seeks divorce from Sante on neglect. they wed in 1938. John Szilngyl sues C C Elder for $5085 for injuries from a Route 0 crash June 23, 1942. Service Fire Insurance Co. joins for $69. Lewis Harvey, 39, of the Intercity By-Products Co labor camp, jailed 30 days for assault and battery after knife threat to Herbert Artis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flesner Berger
Pant
Quy B. Findley
New Greel
John Szilngyl
LaGrange
C. C. Elder
Bloomdale
The
Service Fire Insurance Co
Lewis Harvey
Intercity By-Products Co
Justice of the Peace
H. C. Cummings
Herbert Artis
Artis
Eaton-Chcap Ladies Aid Evening Meeting Recap
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. A. J. Carpenter’s home to plan fundraisers for the building fund. Birthday anniversaries were honored, with Mrs. John White cutting and serving the cake. The event included refreshments and social visits among guests and honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EATON
Chcap
Ladies Aid
A. J Carpenter
Buiding
John White
Ray Ross
Texas
Donald Hall
Pauline Keller
Brighton
Nhe
Keener
Cleve
Ford Hall
Adelbert Cheney
Lorain
Ford Hill
Elton Hill
Mabel Barth
A. R. Chapman
Elyria
Everett Hill
Valley City
Hanoree
Ora Walker
South Carolina
Clarence
Army Camp
Hher
Helen
Washington, D.C
Richard Dsirdick
Madison
Wisc
F. J. Suuster
Furaly
Edward Gedeons
Cleveland
Sod
Elton Hill and Son
Edward Keller
Birmingham Dairy Men Meet in Bemingham Home
The Inrain County Dairy Sates Association held its monthly meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Merman Schoff in Bemingham Monday afternoon. Women played contract with Mrs Levile Reinders winning high score and Mrs Bert News bet consolation. Numerous members and guests attended including Mr Dayton, Park Demaline, Mes Demaline, Emil Hand rosh and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Inrain ‘County Dairy Sates Association
Merman Schoff
Bemingham
Levile Reinders
Bert Newsbet
Lovely
Dayton
Park Demaline
Demaline
Mes
Emil
Fie Morty
Geneva
Karl Webber
Cluvary Clary
Lipps
Cleveland
and Mirs
Frank Luppa
Betty French
Roland French
Tule
Florence
Gtin Schoeptie
Merchant Marine Mein
Sheepheed Bay
No J
Oty Schoepfie
Clara Kline
Andrew Sehisher
Amits
Elyman Elected An Officer Of State Rabbit Association
Alfred Emery was elected vice president of the Ohio State Rabbit and Davy Breeders Association at a Canton convention held March 4 and 5. The event drew about 1,200 rabbits and 300 cavies, with Emery earning four second places and Botamer four firsts in varieties. Rural residents were warned to boil well water showing cloudiness due to thawing and recent snows to prevent disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Emery
Ohio State
Rabbit and Davy Breeders Association
Canton
Emery
Wallet Botafet
Flytia
Botamer
Havannas
Brick and Tans
Tro
Columbus
R. Hl. Markwith
Markwith
Mrs Harvey Mahan Hosts Ladies Party For Mrs May Mehan
Mrs Harvey Mahan entertained Thursday evening at her home with a party honoring Mrs May Mehan daughter-in-law. Bingo and conversation provided the diversions as 25 attended including guests from Elyria Lorain and the community. Mr and Mrs William Prindle and family were recent evening guests of the Baldwins and the Gabara family spent the weekend with Mrs Fred Setlinger of Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhart
Nan Sekulich
Tallmadge
Ker Kramer
George Fortney
Sheffield
Albert Grosa
Mary Kaiser
Cleveland
Alvin Ulmer
Widenmeyer
Brunswick
Marion Ulmer
Abbeyville
Ulmer
Clarence Matijka
Anschnitz
Joy Stetz
Ben Frambaugh
Miss Lillie
Eddie Ribbeck
Blanch Gross
Ruby Meyer
Mer
Frank Ulfrich
Misa Valeria Kroesen
Bert Meyer
Sterling Davies
Orville Clay
Joseph Johnson
Walter Kennedy
Ernest Dill
Clarence Haest
Elmer Eltergar
Knable
Edward Richter
Fred Cady
Non
Chicago
Albert Erhart
Charles Stout
Valley City
Philip Armbruster
Calvin Neff
Beatrice Fries
Ed Brenner
Andy Neff
John Crewe
Kathleen
Fairview Village
P. Eisenhardt
Mary Bilhardt
Joseph Hirsch
Charles, Gross
Neil Friey
Milard
Frank Fries
Thew Ord Selzer
P. Eisenthardt
Richter
Calvin Nefftefy
Ernen
California
Vincent
Harvey Mahan
May Mehan
Elyria
Lorain
William Prindle
T. M. Baldwin
T. M . Baldwin
Naomi Gabara
Fred Setlinger
Norwalk
West River Road Troop 13 Scouting News and Events
At West River Road the Boy Scout Troop 13 cooked supper outdoors and reviewed the Court of Reviews. They collect waste paper and tin for salvage and invite donations via troop members. The next meeting is Monday March 6 at Markley Schoolhouse. Billie Greer, a Markley sixth grader, is improving after hospitalization. Judge G B Findley spoke on Trees in Markley eighth grade. Girl Scout Troop 13 met and rehearsed a future play, planned a party, and discussed a farewell calendar with nine members and leaders Gammie and Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West River Road
Boy Scout
Markley
Billie Greer
St. Joseph's Hospital
G. B. Findley
Markley School
Gammie
Lane
Columbia Dairy Banquet Held in Lorain County
The ninth annual Dairy banquet of Lorain county was held at La Grange on February 20. Columbia attendees included Arthur and Denald Crocker, Mr and Mrs Sean Ives, Mr and Mrs Roland Cartwright, and Mr and Mrs Williard Hathaway. A farewell party for residents moving to Reed Road in Eaton Township occurred February 26 at the Russell Carpenter home. Red Cross drive underway in Florence township with a $500 quote. all pledges due by March 15 for county report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Lorain County
la Grange
Arthur and
Denald Crocker
Sean Ives
Roland Cartwright
Williard Hathaway
Russell Carpenter
Reed Road
Eatoninwnship
Robert van Arsdale
California
J. R. van Arsdale
Hei
John van Arsdale
West Virginia
Kansas
Red Cross
Milo Sterns
Marian
Carl Robart
Bernard Grime
Roland French
Earl Smith
Red Cros
Birmingham
Miss Eyestone
Lloyd Christman
Pilots Report Light Opposition Over Berlin Mission
British based Mustang pilots escorting American bombers over Berlin reported light opposition from German fighters and weak anti-aircraft fire at the target. The pilots noted high speed 400 mile per hour flight limited time to observe flak and minor clashes with occasional flashes. A second brief item states Herlin R. Miller, former Tiffin bank cashier, granted federal parole and to be released in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
I.P
Mustang
Beriin
Cal
James H. Howard
Berlin
Plso
Washngton
Herlin R. Miller
Tiffin, O
Parole Board
The
Bureau of Prisons
West Ridge Ladies Meet and Social at St Patrick's Day Decor
West Ridge group held a church meeting with devotionals and readings on Lincoln and patriotism, followed by a dessert social. Sunshine Class fun included Hearts with prizes for Beatrice Hale, Marion Knittle, and Ruth Eldred, then a shower for Mrs Truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ridge
Irwin Eldeed
W. C. Porter
J. H. Delefield
Lincoln
Nash
Roger Richardas
Sunshine
Frank Truck
South Ridge Church
Hearts
Beatrice Hale
Marion Knittle
Ruth Eldred
Truck
W. W. Spitzer
Peter Miller
Fridday
Philadelphia
Spitzer
Camp Edwards
Mass
Penfound
Edna Unger
Jeff Squires
Elyria
Harry Lauer
Irwin Eldred
Lucy Ives
Eon Ives
Marilyn
Columbia
Fred Schram
Robert Oldfield
Hanover
New Hampshire
Boston
Massachusetts
Robert Oldfield, Jr
Dartmouth College
Plattsburg
New York
Clarence Longbrake, Jr
University of Pittsburgh
Hysell Wave Platoon Named in Elyria Drive
The Hysell WAVE platoon will go from the Graystone hotel recruiting center to a training school in Ary. Arthur F. Myers Jr. of 143 Fairlawn proposed the name in honor of Richard Hysell. Myers will receive a $25 war bond sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Judging committee included Mrs. P. M. Schroéter and Mise Gerna Boole. The WAVES center will stay open until tomorrow and Elyria women can still apply to join the Hysell platoon to train with other local recruits. FE. W. Fetzer will resume Navy recruitment duties in Lorain and visit Elyria Thursday at Edith May Hat shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hysell
Ary
Pri
Arthur F. Myers Jr
Fairlawn
Richard Hysell
Arthur F. Myers
Chamber O Commerce
P. M. Schroéter
Waves Mothers Club
Mise Gerna Boole
The
WAVES
Hr. W. Luethi
Chamber of Commerce
Graystone Hotel
Elyria
FE. W. Fetzer
Navy
Lorailt
Fetzer
Edith May
Middle Avenue
Compensation raise for Lorain clerk reported
Coroner S. Ward increased the clerk Loui Simashkevich salary from 30 to 39 dollars a month in Lorain with effect from February 1, per county auditor records. Two fog lights valued at 18.50 were stolen from Raymond A. Smiths car near the post office Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Loui Simashkevich
Lorain
Raymond A. Smith
Stafford Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erhart News
Elmer Mertz
Country Club
Penfield
Mother's Club
Society Hall
Oelock
C. A. Baris
Wellington
Lad Rewan
J. Jackson
Blemee Dent
Krom Wiuan
John Curtiss
Virgil B. Delogier
Warstensburg
Mount
Josephine Rolly
Fred Hollin
A. J L. Detelds
Defields
Glen Robits
Date Ington
Edgar Wilms
Penfield High School
Helen Bruecker
Wat Myers
St. Lukes Hospital
Dorothy Birchacre
Fred Kleithaushone
Myers
Lynn Myers
Lyte
Great Lakes
Preres Wwere
Dysparate
Bir Peres
Clayton Hebel
Creat Lakes
S Mele Bluegharte
Kaven
Oof
Dhimay
Stirs
Harvey Brough
Davle Piatree
Loten Tyo
Dinaghter
Meastrigton
Sery Elas
Pitnent
Ms Taylor
Waetergten
Aetuti Medne
Elmer Ketchese
Dores
Wheck
Doris May Wuebker
Mex
Herbert Wuebker
LaPorte
Sunesday
Aingering
Westlake
Chattan
Casper Wriebker
Hunie
Ant
Laulet
Wuebker
Westhike
Veronica
Mie
Veronica Diedrick
Cstharine
Diedrick
Gratton
Rodd
Elyria Mennesi Hospital
Sours Ie
ConrheUide Co
WY Sears Arn Weet
St Mbary's Ghaye
Tye Brethaas
Bronk
Ebrig
Iesimer
Matthia Diedricx
Les Ties
Bedly
Heane
Tates
Ict
I. Aim
St Mary's
Teteh
Uy St Mary's
Mary Arnudd
Meuina
Mary Antold
Valles Ely
Ottome
Condler
Edward Bender
Poycia
Vincen
Rosa
Andor
Uid
Flytea
Lee
Ilgye
Coe
Buchalter
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Rome
Eimer
Zim Merman
Victoria
Fred HU. Madock
Norman C. Miller
Walter J. Hobertson
Lorain Aled Sult
Sante
Champign
Elyman
State Rabbit Association
Columbia Dairy
Beryice
Irans
Little Joe's
Phoge
Foo Wave
Park Avenue
Oberlin Savings Bank Co
Oberlin, Ohio
Karl W. Plocher
Lor
Cty
Agnes Hartman
C. T
State Medics Board
East Avenue
PHOME
Plorence Court
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