American Standard Reports Record Sales 1956
Consolidated net sales of American Standard and its U S and foreign subsidiaries reached 522,348,000 in 1956, with earnings of 19,648,000 down from 24.2 million in 1955. President Joseph A Grazier cited housing slumps and shifts to nonresidential work as factors and noted per share income at 1.63. The firm plans over 100 million in U S division capital spending through 1961 and listed about 25,628 U S employees in 1956.
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American Radiator
Standard Sanitary Corp
U. S
Joseph A. Grazier
Elyria
Woodford Ave
Graner
American Standard
Grazier
U.S
Tax Yield Up Sharply In County
State sales tax receipts for Lo rain County show a strong week ending March 16 with 55 559 87 dollars, up from 50 714 10 the prior year. Cumulative county totals since July 1 reach 2 562 189 72, slightly below last year, while statewide weekly receipts total 3 375 071, up 4.64 percent, and statewide fiscal year totals reach 165 365 314, up 2.17 percent.
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Lorain County
Regular Brake Check Saves Costly Repairs
Barres Garage and Sohio Service Station at 718 West St. urges regular brake inspections as a safety and economic measure. George Barres notes many drivers overlook brakes until failure, while timely checks can prevent costly repairs and keep vehicles in tune through seasonal service including body work and paint. The garage offers free inspections and can perform refinishing or full body and paint repairs as needed.
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Barres
George Barres
West St
Tomer
Phoee
Hartford Major Medical Expense Plan Lets premiums vary by age
Don Sotherden explains a Hartford Major Medical Expense policy that uses age based premiums to balance costs with expected medical expenses. Young insureds gain low rates while older clients pay rates reflecting higher medical needs, aligning with income levels and a pay as you go approach.
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Hartford
Don Sotherden
Sotherden
Ridge Tool introduces RIDGID 385 universal die head
Elyria firm Ridge Tool Co announces a new RIDGID 385 pipe and 2K-threading machine with a quick-opening universal die head. It threads 1/2 inch to 2 inches and includes cutting and reaming tools, a concealed oil system, lathe-type carriage adjuster, and a long gauge as part of the complete package.
Phone Company's Progress Chart Reverts To Type
Elyria Telephone Company's progress thermometer in the new building on Third Street at West Avenue fell during a strong wind. Braces cracked but the gauge will be repaired and replaced by next week. Company spokesmen said the device will continue recording milestones of system installations.
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Elyria Telephone Company
Third St
West Ave
Mercury
Safety Record Is Tops at Elyria Republic Steel Plant
Workers at the Elyria plant of Republic Steel Corp achieved 493,607 accident free hours in 1956, the best among four Steel and Tubes Division plants. The plant, with about 230 employees, has not had a lost-time accident since November 22, 1955, and received the Republic Safety Award Plaque at a Graystone Hotel dinner.
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Elyria
Steel and Tubes
Republic Steel Corp
Graystone
Republic
C. H. Johnson
Ray M. Brouse
Focal
Divission
Cleveland
J. Johnson
C. R. Mang
Ohio Oil Reports Record Production in 1956
Ohio Oil Co. announced 1956 as a year of record production transportation and refined product sales, with capital expenditures totaling 52.44 million, the highest in company history. President J C Donnelly reported nearly 80 percent of spendings went to expanded production and earnings at 3.14 per share on 41.22 million. Dividends were 1.60 per share, up five cents from 1955, while working capital fell to 74.807 million due to large investments.
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Ohio Oil Co
J. C. Donnelly
Donnell
Moving Beauty and Accessory Firms to New Fourth Street Site
Bertha Sher Birkline announces relocation of Birkline's Beauty Salon and Sher Accessory Shop to the former Kellogg home at 226 Fourth St. A new parking lot for 20 cars is planned with access from Fourth Street and Alley. Lorain County Stationers will expand next door, doubling their space and adding an office furniture department.
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Bertha Sher Birkline
Birkline
Sher
Elyria
Kellogg
Fourth St
Lorain County
Second St
Lorain
James Anderson
Babel
Kroger Raises Scholarships For 101 Students
The Kroger Co plans to award 101 college scholarships in 1957, raising one year awards to 250 dollars. The grants target graduates planning to major in agriculture or home economics, with applications via land grant colleges and universities in 19Midwestern and Southern states plus California and Florida offices. Since inception the program has aided over 1,000 students, with selections based on scholastic achievement leadership and financial need.
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Kroger Co
Aperates
California
Florida
Kroger
Electric Company Boosts College Gift Matching
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co expands its education program. It will match employee gifts up to 500 dollars to any accredited college or university in the United States, continuing its tradition of grants to educational institutions.
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Cleveland Electric Luminating Co
Smatch
United States
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