Movies Taken Of New City Band Members
Members of the newly formed city band will see themselves in films from Elyria High School rehearsal. Rapid progress noted with engagements in prospect. A new member joined last night and a few more players are still needed. Next rehearsal is at the National Guard armory next Tuesday. For info call Nathan Brennes at 205 Middle Avenue.
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New City
Elyria High School
National Guard Armory
Nathan Brenres
Middle Aenue
Avon Lake High seniors to have FBI fingerprints recorded
Forty Avon Lake High School graduates and Superintendent J. I. King had their fingerprints taken at the school by Lorain police inspector George E. Knapp. The prints will be sent to the FBI in Washington for inclusion in the civil fingerprints file. The group departs May 26 for Washington.
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Avon Lake
Federal Bureau of Investigations Office
Washington
J. I King
George E. Knapp
Lorain
Kings
FBI
Bureau
Band Concert At Oberlin Sunday
Oberlin hosts the second in a trio of campus band concerts on May 12 1940 from 4105 pm conducted by Arthur Williams with John Hoover as student conductor. Bell toll at 3350 and program includes Headlines A Modern Rhapsody by Colby Memores of Stephen Foster Calhet Frank Mother Machree. The final concert is May 19 by the combined college bands.
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Oberlin
Arthur Lo Widiams
John Hoover
Colby
Stephen Foster
Calhet Frank
Mother Machree
Sunder
Mey
Templeton Plays Cal University Chimes on Music Box Levers
Templeton, a hobbyist, manipulated the chimes at the Berkeley campanile for the first time using a medium keyboard. It mentions his collection of music boxes, now totaling 27, as part of his hobby.
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Templeton
Ceimwes
Berkeley
Cal
Alec Tereple
Praniss
Bes
University of California
Lake Avenue Mothersingers Hold Final Meet at School
The Elxtra Township Mothersingers held their last meeting of the year at Lake Avenue school on Monday evening with members present. A supper was served at 6:00 pm and Mrs. Lucie Korwin was honored guest. A chorus of gardenias honored her for past year help. Announcement urged county chorus singers to attend practice on Monday May 27 at 8:00 pm. No more regular meetings will be held in the fall.
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Lake Avenue
Elxtra Township
Yfeer
Ke Avenue
Lucie Korwin
Korwin
Mothersingers
Grange Hustlers Hold Meeting at Zagorsky Home
The Grange Hustlers of North Elyma Grange met at Mrs Marie Zagorsky's home with eleven members present. A tureen dinner was served at noon. President Mrs William Behnke led a brief business session planning a May 20 supper. The next meeting is set for Mrs John Hogan Sr's home on May 28 at 11 00 am with a noon tureen dinner.
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North Elyma Grange
Marie Zagorsky
William Behnke
John Hogan
Community Notes From Griswold Road Pinochie Club
The Griswold Road Pinochie club met at Mrs Ruth Stang’s home with all members present. Prizes went to Mrs Otto Jabousch first, Mrs Harold Starkey second, Mrs Maritin third, and Mrs C C Jackson consolation. Next meeting May 22 at 1:30 pm at Mrs Otto Jabbusch’s home. Frank Provzniks hosted a birthday party for son Bertram with many guests and gifts. A farewell dinner honored Mrs William Oldenberg departing for BurBank California. Thirty eight guests from Elyria Lorain attended. Charles Butler and Rolandus Overmeier families joined Otto Jabbusch for Sunday supper.
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Griswold Road
Ruth Stang
Otto Jabousch
Harold Starkey
Maritin
C. C. Jackson
Otto Jabbusch
Frank Provoznik
Bertram
Dorothy Kangus
Pauline Privane
Robert
Roberta Eddy
Darlene Miller
John Schmidkens
John Jackson
Edwin Letterly Muss Aurolla Lyons
Tempa Retsanger
Cleon Kindle
Bertram Provoznik
Mirs. Provozmik
Frank Everett
Sunder
Wiliam Oldenburg
Burbank
California
Mr. Oldenberg
American Airways
Elyria
Lorain
Charles Butler
Air
Rolandus Overmeier
Cleveland
Is This a Relief Levy in Elyria Debate
A local Elyria editorial questions the relief levy tied to city finances. It cites a February meeting with civic groups and asks how funds would be used, urging voters to seek genuine need and economy before approving any levy.
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Elyria
Councilmans
American Majority Movement Expands in Lorain
The American Majority opens an office in Lorain at the urging of local citizens. A 4A membership drive is underway with literature and questionnaires. A trained staff will begin a governmental affairs study in Lorain as requests pour in for offices in other counties.
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Lorain
Lorain C.azens
Elyria’s New City Solicitor Sees Civic Spirit
Rich ard Horan, Elyria’s new city solicitor, declined a bill for his Buffalo trip expenses, saying he could absorb his hotel costs and meals himself. The gesture contrasts with a recent council ordinance approving $1.67 per day for a city official’s meals on a Columbus day trip.
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Elyria
New
Richard Horan
Horan
Hiss
Buffalo
Columbuus
Primary election issues face Elyria Lorain Ridgeville levies
Voters near the May 14 primary should consider nonpartisan levies in Elyria Lorain and Ridgeville school proposals. Residents may request issue ballots without declaring party affiliation to cast their votes on these measures.
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Elyria
Loram
Ridgeville
Ats
Bouquets to Ladies for League of Women Voters
The American Majority praises the League of Women Voters activity in Loram County and urges more women to join their local League for democratic stewardship. It emphasizes women's key role in America's future and references their January 1940 issue.
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Womer
Loram County
Women of
America
Teir
League of Women Voters
Park Department Criticized Over Payroll and Revenue Use
The park department shifts duties to a $50 monthly clerk for payroll and bulls, despite state examiner criticism. Cascade Park refreshment stand run by Frank Smith at $50 monthly pays staff, uses receipts for supplies and expenses, with year end profits deposited to the city treasury.
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Elma
Park Department
Frans Wilford
Park Commission
Cascade Park
Frank Smith
Commission
Smith
County Commission Faces Pork Barrel Controversy Nears Admitting Trial
The county board, led by Dunn with Davidson and DeChant, faced an overreach in awarding $318,000 in engineering supplies to favored dealers. Prosecutor Butler threatened legal action, prompting a readvertise move to curb the alleged pork barrel scheme.
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Charman Dunn
Davidson
DeChani
Dunn
DeChant
Howard R Butler
Butler
Taxpayer
Elyria City Wrangles Spur Reform Call in Lorain County
A State examiner’s report criticizes Safety Service Director Faxon for purchasing under $500 items to avoid bidding and notes a $351,209 finding against ex City Auditor Schilieman for dual pay. The piece condemns apparent graft, overstaffed precincts, and political machines led by Harris and Stetson, urging voters to reject such tactics at the primary.
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Safety Service
Faxon
City Water Department
A. C Schilieman
Schilieman
Petro
Board of Control
Schilleman
Auditor
Harris
Stetson
Lorain County
Lorain County Bosses Rule Elections With Autocratic Power
A Lorain County investigation portrays Ben Harris and Frank Stetson as entrenched party bosses who control the county board of elections, cost taxpayers heavily, and intimidate candidate support. The piece notes inflated election supply costs, redundant offices, and a tight grip via precinct booth workers and committeemen.
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Board of Elections
Lorain
Lorain County
Stark County
Cuyahoga County
Ross Stetson
India
Ben Harris
Frank Stetson
Oho
Ilegal
Republican County Executive Committee
Harris
Booth
Stetson
Maharajah
Elyria and Lorain County Debt Burden Report
Community appeal from Everybody's Business urges local residents to engage with the American Majority to monitor progress in reducing debt taxes and costly schemes affecting Elyria and Lorain County. The message promotes civic involvement and support for the movement.
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Everybody’s Business” Bulletin
American Majority
Elyria Savings & Trust
Elyria
Lorain County
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