Community Chest rally kicks off 1950 Elyria drive with youth emphasis
Workers and families attended a 2.5 hour rally at Gzies School for the 1950 Community Chest campaign. Elyria High's 70 member band and local performers highlighted a program stressing youth and young citizens. Rufus G. Taylor urged workers to advocate all 14 services and urge gifts enough for all.
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W. L. “Duke
Lidward
Gates
J. Ed. Gless
Dexter S. Kimball, Jr
R. G. Taylor
Community Chest
Gzies
Elyria High School
Walter von Brock
Elyria Elks Lodge
W. D. Lidward
WEWS
Lynn Sheldon
Rufus G. Taylor
Chest
Elyria
Red Feather
Bay Scout
YMCA
YWCA
Taylor
Reg Feather
Rumor Proved True Finds of 30000 in Wall of Wellington Home
R A Cordray of 250 Prospect street admitted the discovery of thirty thousand dollars in gold certificates during wall demolition for a gas furnace. The notes, recalled in 1930 but still valid, were placed in the partition by G A Palmer believed to have built the house seventy five years ago. Palmer's sons Aiden in Florida and Frank in California survive.
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Wellington
R. A. Cordray
Prospect Street
Cordray
Cleveland
Wellingtons Sanitary
Charlie Ross
Elyria
G. A. Palmer
Palmer
Aiden
Florida
Frank
California
Second polio case reported in Kiser family
A second case of polio in Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Kiser's family on Indian Hollow road was reported. Donald Kiser, 6, was diagnosed as an abortive polio case while his brother Thomas, 7, had spinal polio. Both boys were taken to City Hospital in Cleveland.
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Gilbert Kiser
Indian Hollow Road
Donald Kiser
Donald
Thomas
City Hospital
Cleveland
Toledo City Council Probes Free Parking Meters Offer
The Toledo City Council asked the city manager to investigate a parking meter maker’s offer to install meters at no cost in exchange for advertising atop the meters. The city would keep motorist nickels and receive one third of ad revenue.
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Toledo
Northeastern Ohio Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy and mild conditions persist in northeastern Ohio. Tonight lows around 53 with a high near 74 Wednesday.
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Ohio
For Sale Oil Heater and Piano Ad
Classified notice offering an oil heater for up to five rooms with five gallons of No 1 oil and a piano. Includes contact phone 40 591 and references Adv. OPH.
21 Missing As British Steamer Rams Carrier in Scotland
The coal laden Maystone sank after colliding with the British aircraft carrier Albion off Rosyth Scotland. Twenty four aboard Maystone, 21 missing. Three of Albion's crew rescued at the scene. Coast Guard searched seven hours for survivors with unconfirmed reports of more found. Albion took on water from a stern gash and towed by three tugs toward St Abbs Bay.
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Rosyth
Scotland
Albion
Maystone
Coast Guard
Tyne
England
St. Abbs Bay
Britain
Clement Attlee
Tre Marstone
London
Houghton elected president of Lorain County Health Association
M. A. Houghton of Oberlin was chosen president of the Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association at a trustees meeting in Amherst. Walter G. Nord of Oberlin steps down. New officers include Dr. W. R. Morrison as vice president Fred Berger as treasurer and Mrs C A Rawson as secretary. An executive committee was named and plans were made for the annual Christmas Seal sale.
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M. A. Houghton
Oberlin
Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Amherst
Houghton
Walter G. Nord
W. R. Morrison
Fred Berger
C. A. Rawson
LaGrange
Morrison
Berger
H. Port
Pope may appoint six new cardinals soon
Vatican sources said Pope Pius would hold a consistory early in December and might create six new cardinals. Informanis noted one American could be included if the pope proceeds, with leading candidates including Archbishop Richard James Cushing of Boston and Archbishop John Timothy McNicholas of Cincinnati.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Pius
Informanis
Richard James Cushing
Boston
John Timothy McNicholas
Cincinnati
Woman Killed by Auto in Canton Hit-Skip Incident
Mrs. Ann Ellis, 34, died after a hit and run driver struck her at a roadside mailbox in Canton Ohio early today. Police pursued a lead on the hit and run case as investigators worked to identify the fleeing motorist.
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Auto Canton
Ann Ellis
Elyria Opens Its First Log House School in 1819
Elyria’s early education story traces back to 1819 when the first school met in a crude log building on the east side, serving also as a Sunday church. By 1825 the first district school formed, funded by Heman Fly’s site and money, with the Yellow Schoolhouse later serving as a centerpiece until public schooling expanded.
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Great Connecticut Western Reserve
Elyria
City Hall
Elvira
Body Of Lt. Hearne On Way Home From Europe
The body of Lt. William B. Hearne son of Mr and Mrs William Hearne 553 Ohio street has left Europe for burial in Elyria He was born in Elyria June 14 1921 a 1940 Elyria High graduate and Ohio Northern University attendee He earned wings as bombardier and navigator at Midland AAF Texas December 24 1943 served with the 8th Air Force and died on his fifth mission over Munich July 12 1944 He was posthumously awarded several medals including the Presidential Citation and Purple Heart He is survived by his parents a brother Robert M and grandmothers Ida Blaine and Elizabeth Hearne
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William B. Hearne
William Hearne
Ohio Street
Europe
Elyria
Taylor Funeral Home
Lt Hearne
Elyria High School
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Army Air Corps
Bendix Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Company
Midland Army Air Field
Texas
England
8Th Air Force
Munich
Germany
Hearne
Normangy
Robert M
Ida Blaine
Elizabeth Hearne
Norwalk
Queuille Asked To Form New Centrist Coalition Government
Paris President Vincent Auriol urged former Premier Henri Queuille to abandon semi retirement plans and attempt a new Centrist Coalition government. Queuille, who resigned 12 days earlier after a 13 month postwar record, faced a pending reply while described as a radical Socialist.
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Paris
Vincent Auriol
Henri Queuille
Queuille
Queuiille
New York Orchestra Leader Mark Warnow Dies at 47
Mark Warnow, 47, longtime conductor of the Your Hit Parade radio program, died yesterday about an hour after checking into Polyclinic Hospital for a routine examination. Death attributed to a heart ailment.
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New York
Mark Warnow
Polyclinic Hospital
Hallowe'en Plans Are Started for Elyria Parade
Fourteen civic groups back a Hallowe'en celebration on October 31 in Elyria. A parade, street dance, refreshments, and cider doughnuts at Ely Park are planned with marching bands along Broad Street. Prizes go to top costumes. tickets will be handed out by Eagles. parade marshals include W N Bates and civic leaders coordinate prizes and judging.
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Broad Street
Ely Park
Hardy
A. F. Steller
PTA
Safety meet draws 400 from Ohio Public Service in Elyria
About 400 employees and officials from Ohio Public Service Company across 12 divisions gathered in Elyria for the 21st annual safety meet. Six man safety teams from 32 divisions competed for the George E. Snider trophy as J L Mockler and Paul M Gentzel led planning and supervision.
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Ohio Public Service Company
Elmyria
George E. Snider
J. L. Mockler
Elyria
Paul M. Gentzel
Eiyria
J. B. Johnson
Dex
First Christian Church
Elks Marine Room
Safety Committee
Elks Hall
Ore Shipments Fall On Great Lakes Fleet Output
Cleveland report shows Great Lakes Fleet moved 169,370 tons last week. Season to date totals stand at 63,133,373 tons, well below the peacetime record of 83,000,1000 tons.
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Cleveland
Great Lakes
Navy Testimony Called Senseless in Congress Clash
Secretary Symington accused the Navy of false testimony in House hearings on national defense plans. He labeled Navy charges against long range air power, including the B 36 bomber, as baseless and said decisions against them were deliberate. Gen Hoyt S. Vandenberg joined Symington, backing the Air Force case and urging reliance on top Air Force leaders.
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Washington
W. Stuart Symington
Navy
Congress
United States
Symington
Cedric R. Worth
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Pacific
Council Considers Construction Regulation To Match Neighborhood
The building and lands committee will study a proposed ordinance regulating construction and architecture for new commercial buildings to harmonize with nearby structures. Council discusses extending controls to residences and addresses a Cleveland street welding shop nuisance, plus other motions on cemetery bonds and gas well bonds.
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Building and Lands Committee of Council
Building and Lands Committee
James Scott
Council
Anne
Mia
Counci
Cleveland Street
Scott
Washington, D. C
Seward W.black
Kenneth Lord
Richard Baird
Reliph Terry
Eirria
State Highway Department
Elsha
State Department
Longfellow Street
Guidance Center Open House Scheduled for Tomorrow
The Lorain County Guidance Center at 330 West Third Street will host an open house from 2 to 5 pm tomorrow. The board meeting at 8 pm tomorrow will also be open to the public. The center is sponsored by the Lorain County Mental Hygiene Association and is affiliated with the Elixria Community Chest.
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Lorain County Guidance Center
Center For the Sightless
West Third Street
Lorain County Mental Hygiene Association
Oper Heu
iEixria Community Chest
Setbacks To Economy Threatened By Steel And Auto Strikes
The steel and coal walkouts threaten grave economic setbacks as the stock market falters and auto plants face cutbacks and possible shutdowns. Government may step in, with talks of seizing mines or mills. auto makers report reduced schedules and uncertain outlook beyond 10 days.
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Washington
Truman
General Motors
Packard
Ford Motor Co
Four Charged In Wellington Area Burglary Case
William Cecil 46 of 611 North Abbe Road faces breaking and entering charges in the Edward Hinkley burglary near Route 58. Claude Kelly 47 Donald Shuman 21 and Thelma Shuman Wohlgmuth 24, all of 611 North Abbe, are charged with aiding and abetting. Items taken include two cans of pennies worth 24.50 and a 22 caliber rifle.
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James Horn
William Cecil
North Abbe Road
Claude Kelly
Donald Shuman
Thelma Shuman Wohlgmuth
North Abbe
Edward Hinkley
Wellington
Hinkley
Joseph Guzik
Cecil
Norwalk
Elyine
Kelly
Shumans
William McDonald
No. 5
West Avenue
Lieutnet C. L. Miller
Donald Andress
Hinkier
Delegates Named for Annual Teachers Meeting in Elyria
Two delegates and two alternates were denied attendance at the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association gathering in Cleveland on October 28. Delegates chosen by Elyria’s teachers are Miss Denis Snyder and E. Glenn Baxter. alternates are Miss Anna Jean McCloskey and Miss May Kihm. The district will close October 28 to allow all teachers to attend.
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Northeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Cleveland
L. N. Nicholas
Elyria
Denis Snyder
Edisor
E. Glenn Baxter
Anna Jean McCloskey
McKinley
May Kihm
Ely
Nicholas
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