Milan Melon Festival honors wide range of winners
The Milan Melon Festival showcased numerous awards across events. Winners include Gary Pickett in the 900 lb tractor pull with 193 ft 6 in, Bob Graves and Ralph Hedrick placing in the 1200 lb class, plus parade and drill team accolades. Local clubs and individuals earned top honors in floats, marching units, and other competitions. Avon Women’s Club opens season with candlemaking program. Public hearings and dog obedience classes announced alongside a note about a steelmaker furnace brick capacity.
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Milan
Gary Pickett
Wakeman
Ralph Hedrick
Monroeville
Bob Graves
George Austin
Norwalk
Police report multiple Elyria break ins and thefts
Home of James Young at 961 Livermore Ave. robbed of radios and a tape recorder totaling 65 dollars during the week end when the family was away. Jerry Green's home at 800 Alden Ct. stolen items valued at 120 dollars including a rifle and electric razor. Kaye's Kase at 618 Lodi St. broken into with 125 dollars in change taken. Entry involved breaking glass, doors unlocked, police say. A note on San Francisco State College mentions blind students enrolled in open courses.
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James Young
Livermore Ave
Elyria
Young
Jerry Green
Alden Ct
West Virginia
Kaye
Kase
Lodi St
San Francisco State College
Milan Antique Car Parade Sets Record With 173 Entries
Milan Melon Festival showcased 173 antique cars surpassing last year’s 124 as collectors and owners earned trophies. Notables include 1900 Schacht driven by Charles Goff of Toledo and Best of Show won by Fred Covert of Ashland.
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Milan
Church of Christ
St. Mary's High School
Sandusky
Charles Goff
Toledo
Fred Covert
Ashland
Charles Aber Jr
Sewickley
Larry Becker
Norwalk
James Clark
LaGrange
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Marchers
Michelle
Marc Smith
Erie Indians
Lake Erie Drum Corps
Lisa Livengood
Raggedy Ann Bicycle
Sandy Fair
Baton Twirling
Darlene Hancock
Avon
Avon Women's Club
Central Security Bank
Frank Wallis
House of Candles
Bernie Thompson
Edward Zaper
Smiths Country Counter
L'Hommedieu
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Elyria Civil Service Commission
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Arthur J. Weber
Dog School
Amherst
el Mar Dog Obedience School
Knights of Columbus
Church Street
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Shadylawn
Ambherst
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the News
Loomis Camera CO
Darkroom
Midway Mall
Ron Hummel
Bryant
Rounders
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Rt. 61
Mason Road
Berlin Heights
Rounders Club
Janet Knittle
William Rohrdang
Jerry Krueger
Kenneth Futrall
Sam Teel
Dave Held
Dave Ridenour
Lindsay Smith
Cleveland
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Portage
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Valley City
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Fremont
Kenneth Orme
Euclid
William Phillips
Findlay
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