YWCA Secretary Urges Community Unity for Peace Path
Helen Moulholland, executive secretary of the YWCA, tells the Community Welfare League to pursue harmony and tolerance amid differences. Azalee Yeroclough reports 186 new members and $5,000 raised for the center. Myra Carter recalls 1941 founding and 1942 charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Community Welfare League
Airs Azalee Yeroclough
Myra Carter
E. E. Chapel
Second Baptist Church
Oberlin
Riverside Homes
Faa
Orter
James West
Wisconsin primary heats up as 3 candidates woo Eisenhower MacArthur backers
Wisconsin primary triggers scramble among Taft Warren and Stassen camps to win support from Eisenhower and MacArthur partisans. Stassen vows to split half of his Wisconsin delegates to Eisenhower on first ballot at the July GOP convention amid cautious reactions from Eisenhower allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
MacArthur
Earl Warren
California
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Eisenhower
Stassen
Washington
Midwest
LaGrange School Presents The King Who Wouldn’t Smile
LaGrange on Thursday evening March 27 the school will present its annual Spring program featuring a playlet The King Who Wouldn t Smile written and directed by Mrs Tom Rebentisch vocal music supervisor Roberta Larkin a sixth grade narrator Children from each room will participate Tickets available at the door with all proceeds to the school music fund
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Tom Rebentisch
Roberta Larkin
Track owner offers 1.476 million to settle tax claim
William G. Big Bill Lias of Wheeling West Virginia race track interests has offered the government 1.476 million dollars to settle a 3 million dollar tax claim. The proposal was conveyed to the Justice Department for consideration with the Internal Revenue Service. Lias and his attorney Thurman Hill acknowledged an offer but would not disclose the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William G. Big Bill Lias
Wheeling
W. Va
Justice Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Lias
Thurman Hill
Pastor Delivers Sermon From Quarantine in Zion Lutheran
In Galesville Wisconsin parishioners heard Rev S E Verang preach via a recorded sermon while their pastor was quarantined with scarlet fever. He recorded the message and sent it to the church for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
Zion Lutheran Church
S. E. Verang
I O O F Degree Is Conferred At Lodge Meeting
The Odd Fellows Lodge held a regular meeting with visitors from Oberlin Medina and Torrington Conn The first degree was conferred on three Elyria candidates and one Medina candidate The degree staff led by captain E A Thompson demonstrated the work Arthur E Thompson of Torrington Conn spoke brief remarks Refreshments and a social hour followed A second degree is set for April 1 for three more candidates Northwest Encampment meets Friday and a special April 5 meeting will plan the Junior Odd Fellowship initiation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows Lodge
Oberlin
Medina
Torrington
Camden Seniors Stage Three-Act Mystery Comedy This Ghost Business
Camden High School seniors present a three act mystery comedy This Ghost Business in the school auditorium Friday March 28 at 8 p.m. The cast features Neil Whitney Joan Reising Ronald Brunger Maxine Miller Theresa Matus Phyllis Franklin Marilyn Vargo Alvin Myers Andrew Takacs and Fred Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipton
Camden High School
Neil Whitney
Joan Reising
Ronald Brunger
Maxine Miler
Theresa Matus
Phyllis Franklin
Marilyn Vargo
Alvin Myers
Andrew Takacs
Fred Lewis
Survey Of Tornado Area Aid Efforts In Elyria
David L. Daley reports a National Fund telegram praising rapid survey results from the tornado belt. The Red Cross has allocated 5 million dollars with an urgent request for 2 thousand more from the Elyria chapter, while local donations continue to flood in toward a 35 thousand three hundred fifty five dollar goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Daley
Elyria
National Fund
Little Rock
Arkansas
Red Cross
United States
Daley
McCarthy Files $2 Million Libel Suit Against Benton
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin sues Senator William Benton of Connecticut for libel and slander over Benton’s resolution seeking an inquiry into McCarthy’s fitness for the Senate. The suit accuses Benton of defamatory statements aimed at removing McCarthy from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
Today
Sen
William Benton Dcenn
Benton
Senate
McCarthy
Connecticut
Democrat
Defense mobilizer weds wage board reform amid inflation fight
Charles E. Wilson denounced the Wage Stabilization Board’s settlement as a threat to the inflation curb effort. He issued a placatory statement seeking peace with the board and the union, calling the board’s recommendations a basis for wage talks. Union officials saw the move as retrenchment.
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Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Wage Stabilization Board
Wilson
Board
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Reming held Friday
Mrs Minnie Reming died Tuesday morning and will be laid to rest in St Mary's Cemetery after a Requiem Mass at St Agnes Church officiated by Rev Fr James Gallagher. Burial is handled by Welsh Goldcamp Funeral Home. Son Jack Reming, in the U S Navy, arrived home Tuesday. Friends may call at 314 West Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Reming
St. J Agnes Church
James Gallagher
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Hallie A Adams 68 dies after three weeks illness
Hallie A Adams of Elyria dies at 2 a.m. at 143 Clark Street after a three week illness. Born October 30 1883 in Tiffin he lived in Elyria 30 years. A retired machinist he belonged to First Baptist church and Elyria Eagles lodge. Survivors include two half brothers and several nieces and nephews. Services Saturday 2 30 p.m. Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with Rev J Irving Reese officiating burial in Brookdale cemetery.
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Hallie A. Adams
Clark Street
Mr. Adams
Tiffin
Elyria
First Baptist Church
J. Irving Reese
Brookdale Cemetery
Death of Valley City Woman Hattie Obermiller
Mrs Hattie Obermiller 80 of Valley City died Tuesday at Medina Community Hospital after a short illness. Born in Germany she lived here 45 years. Survived by four sons Herman Edward Clarence Ralph. three daughters Florence McClelland Helen Obermiller Margaret Morton. 20 grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Husband John preceded her in death. Body at Bauer Funeral Home Valley City with calling through Saturday noon. Services 2 30 p m Saturday at the Church in the Valley Rev E A Katterhenry officiating. Burial Myrtle Hill cemetery.
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Valley City
Hattie Obermiller
Medina Community Hospital
Germany
Herman
Edward
Clarence
Ralph
Florence McClelland
Helen Obermiller
Margaret Morton
John
Bauer Funeral Home
Friends m
Valley
E. A. Katterhenry
Myrtle Hill Cemetery
Lorain County Woman Sees UN In Action
Mrs. E. C. Cotton of 2226 Lake Avenue was among about 100 Ohio farm women who traveled to New York City this week to observe United Nations activities. They toured Rockefeller Center NBC studios and Radio City Music Hall, then visited the UN building and the Trusteeship Council, meeting U.S. representatives to learn how policy is formed and applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Cotton
Lake Avenue
Ohio
New York City
United Nations
Rockefeller Center
NBC
Radio City Music Hall
Trusteeship Council
U. S
Statement details Smiths fatal Konarsky farm killings
Deputy Guzik read a statement from Smith describing a sequence at the Konarsky farm. He allegedly bought 410 gauge shells, entered the home, ordered Mattingly to tie hands, shot him, then struck and shot Konarsky before rifling pockets and leaving. Smith was arrested next day at an Ohio employment office in Cleveland. Other witnesses included Adams Grunda and Dr Chomet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Guzik
Smith
Konarsky
Guzik
Mattingly
Ohio Employment Office
Cleveland
King
Sherff Claude Adams
Joseph Grunda
Bernhard Chomet
Wellington Council Accepts Waterworks Bond Bid
Wellington's council, in a special meeting, approved a $125000 waterworks bond bid from J A White and Co of Cincinnati. The village also rejected a Middle street paving bid from M P Platinum Co as too high and planned to have local workers complete the project starting around May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Great
Middle Street
J. A. White and Co
Cincinnati
Board of Public Affairs
M. P. Platinum Co
Cleveland
Tom Laundon
R. A. Cordray
Elyria Concern to Build Ten Defense Homes
Popular Homes Inc an Elyria based home builder will construct ten three bedroom houses on Marseilles avenue under the Defense Housing Program. The Cleveland District Office of the Federal Housing Administration announced the authorization noting a prior builder withdrew. Each home is to be sold for 10800 dollars to defense workers with relaxed credit rules under the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Homes, Inc
Elyria ‘Home Building Company
Marseilles Avenue
Defense Housing Program
L. M. Toner
Cleveland District
Federal Housing Administration
Popular Homes
Oberlin Seminary Choir to Present Lenten Program at Fields
The Oberlin Seminary choir with 18 male voices directed by Paul Green will perform sacred music at Fields Methodist church Thursday at 8 as part of Lenten services sponsored by the church Men’s club. Accompanist Mary Grubbs and violinist Kazouka Hatanaka will join, followed by a social hour with refreshments.
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Fields
Oberlin Seminary
Fields Methodist Church
Paul Green
Mary Grubbs
Kazouka Hatanaka
Japan
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Taft Name Stays On N. J. Ballots
State officials decided to keep Senator Robert A. Taft on New Jersey presidential primary ballots despite his request to strike his name. Attorney General Teddore D. Parsons said the state would not press for Taft’s withdrawal in the public interest after Governor Alfred E. Driscoll endorsed General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Taft had formally asked that his name be dropped from the April 15 ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Sen
Robert A. Taft
New Jersey
Teddore D. Parsons
Superior Court
Ohio
Taft
Alfred E. Driscoll
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Howard Smith Injury At First Baptist Church
Howard L. Smith of 148 Hamilton Street is in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a 30 foot fall from a ladder while church work at the First Baptist on Washington Avenue. He likely suffered a fractured skull and possible shoulder and back injuries. A prior January 21 fall involved Duke Stedman at the First Church of Christ on Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Smith
Hamilton’ Street
First Baptist
Washington Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Smith
First Baptist Church
Duke Stedman
First Church of Christ
County approves radio unit jail blankets lights and more
County commissioners authorize a $559 purchase of a mobile two way radio from Motorola for the sheriff’s car. They also approve $480 for 100 blankets for the county jail from the Ohio welfare department and up to $90 for special snow lights for a new grader from Galion Iron Works. Local court actions include fines for speeding and several probate and divorce filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff's Department
Motorola Corp
Chicago
Ohio Welfare Department
Galion Iron Works
Mfg. Co
Catholic woman criticizes radio TV and press at conference
Mrs. George A. O'Sullivan of the St. Louis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women told the National Catholic Family Life Conference in Columbus that radio, television, and the press corrupt American children with pagan influence. She urged church guidance to counter outside influences and cited rising divorce as evidence of insufficient marriage instruction. Other speakers at the final session included Rev. Dominic Levan and Bishop John K. Mussio.
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Columbus
George A. O’sullivan
St. Louis
Dominic Levan
Conception Abbey
Conception
John K. Mussio
Steubenville
Police report multiple traffic incidents in Elyria area
Chesley Tharpe of 7 Shear Street was charged with reckless driving and driving without a license after a collision on Ohio Street while attempting a right turn into a driveway. John J Kovach of 182 Brandston Avenue was involved when his car passed on the right. A separate two-car bumpers lock occurred near Baltimore and Ohio tracks on Lake Avenue with no charges filed. Casmir Rosemark’s rear bumper hooked Willard Betz’s front bumper at a traffic light near Foster Avenue. Richard C Butler of Cleveland was fined 125 dollars and costs plus a six month license suspension for drunken driving. Amos Frye of Kipton was fined ten dollars for losing control after striking Glen E Gengery’s car. Charles Rosenberg of Lakewood and Frank Mastny of Cleveland were each fined five dollars for intoxication. A bicycle bearing Dennis McCarthy’s license was recovered. owner urged to call and identify. Harry Simmons of 217 Chestnut Street was fined ten dollars for failing to yield the right of way after a left turn from Cleveland Street onto Abbe Road caused a collision with Earl Milner’s car. Joseph Wauthier of Elyria YMCA pled not guilty, found guilty, and fined ten dollars for reckless driving after passing two cars on East Bridge Street and speeding on Cleveland Street.
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Chesley Tharpe
Shear Street
Ohio Street
Tharpe
John J. Kovach
Brandston Avenue
Kovach
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Avenue
Casmir F. Rosemark
West 32Nd Street
Lorain
Williard E. Betz
Courtland Street
Foster Avenue
Elyria
Richard C. Butler
East 63Rd Street
Cleveland
Henry W. Ault
Butler
Harry Simmons
Chestnut Street
Ault
Simmons
Cleveland Street
Abbe Road
Earl Milner
Avon
Joseph Wauthier
Elyria Ymca
East Bridge Street
Farm Bureau To Sponsor Nonpartisan Candidate Meeting
Lorain County Farm Bureau announces a nonpartisan pre Primary meeting in Oberlin for candidates from both parties. The April 29 gathering, organized by Thomas Weston, Mrs. Harold Baumann and Lois Ladrach at the Baumann home, will feature 2 to 5 minute presentations and biographical sketches for printed programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Thomas Weston
Harold Baumann
Lois Ladrach
Baumann
Henrietta Township
Oberlin
Congress
General Assembly
Court of Common Pleas
Hagerty to Leave Fruehauf Avon Lake for Cleveland Post
James W. Hagerty personnel director at Fruehauf Trailer Company Avon Lake confirms resignation effective April 7 to become personnel director of Yoder Company in Cleveland. He serves on the Cleveland Personnel Association Lorain County Industrial Council and the Lorain County Industrial Relations committee board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hagerty
Fruehauf Trailer Company
Avon Lake
Yoder Company
Cleveland
Hagerty
Cleveland Personnel Association
Lorain County Industrial Council
Lorain County Industrial Relations Committee
Markets in Cleveland Grain Produce and Livestock Report
Wheat prices No 1 soft red at 2.50 to 2.51, corn No 2 around 1.814 to 1.8214, oats No 2 about 90 to 91 cents. Apples range 1.75 to 4.00 per box. beets carrots parsnips potatoes radishes turnips listed with sizes and prices. Cattle and hog markets show slower tone for cattle, steady calves, active sheep, hogs 25 to 40 cents lower overall.
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Toledo
Cleveland
Jonathans
Delicious
Baldwin
Rome Beauty
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James R. West
Delphinia Thomas
Thomas Shores
Myra Carlel
Leslie Benberry
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Charles Gray
Bessie Jones
I.O.O.F
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Isie Szabo
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George Hermann Inc
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Elyria Concern
Oberlin Seminary Choir
Howard Smith
F. E. White
East 32Nd Street
Ralph Gray
White
Firelands Community Bank
Elmer Biltz
Western Reserve, Inc
William T. Pitcock, Jr
D. A. Cook
Eva Trubek
John W. Trubek
Amherst
Theresa Papajcik
Irma Cruz
Tivoli Theater
Agapito Cruz
Andrew Esposito
Tivoli Theater Co
Howard Lester Harlan
John Pincura
Sanford E. Justice
Akron
Heinrich Family
Case Road
Marceline Riley
Alexander
Ruth Torn
Fred N. Pitts
Pittsfield
Verona
Stanley Koczan
Common Pleas Court
Irene Noe
Burl
Police Dept. News
Amos F. Frye
Glen E. Gengery
R.D. 2
Grafton
Grengery
Charles E. Rosenberg
Warren Road
Lakewood
Frank S. Mastny
West 82nd _ street
Dennis McCarthy
James Simpson
Sudro-Curtis
American T. & T
Avco
Bendix Aviation
Chrysler
Cleveland Elec
Iron
Cleveland Cliffs
Columbia Gas
General Motors
Industrial Rayonna Kennecott Copper
Kroger
Montgomery Ward
N. J. Central Ohio Edison
Ohio Oil
Penna. R. R
Republic Steel
Richman Bros
JIM Resar Paint Store
Ledi St
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Frank Ayres
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