Elyria Rotary backs Chamber program in unanimous resolution
Elyria Rotary Club adopted a resolution praising the Elyria Chamber of Commerce program at a weekly meeting at the Elks restaurant. Neely Powers and Earl J. Smith urged civic action while highlighting factory payroll growth, space shortages, and a planned October campaign to boost local industry and cooperation.
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Chamber
Elyria Central Labor Union
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Central Labor Union
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Elyrians
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Elks
National Society For Crippled Children
Walter Miller
Amherst
Lorain
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Ammherst
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M. E. Whitman
Tailor Seeks Fall and Winter Clothes Cleaning
The Tailor Gottlieb announces seasonal collection care offering fur coat repair and refinement as well as dry cleaning and pressing for suits and coats. Located at 711 West Broad Street, phone 2785.
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Gottlieb
W. Broad
Limited Edition sculpture and New York gallery talk
New York columnist notes George Robinson of Robinson Galleries in East 67th street blends law and art to market unlimited duplicates of original sculptures. He uses plaster moulds and synthetic stones to reproduce statues including a teakwood penguin by Alice Decker. The piece muses on galleries and secretary rivalries, with anecdotes about Irving Berlin and a playful take on name puns.
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New York
George Robinson
Robinson Galleries
East 67Th Street
Forties
Chemical Laboratory
Penguin
Alice Decker
Avon Lake School Board Sets 1940 Budget and Hearings
Avon Lake School Board met on Thursday evening approving minutes and paying invoices. They adopted the 1940 budget and set a hearing for Oct 2 1939. They authorized bond and interest payments totaling 10781.25 for Oct 1 1938, renewed insurance with Elyria Ohio Farmer's Insurance Co, and authorized coal purchase. A stoker decision for No 2 boiler was referred to Jim Tomer and Clerk Joe Boehm. Next meeting is Oct 2.
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Avon Lake
H. H. Benham
Elyria
Ohio Farmer's Insurance Co
Village Council Minutes and August Finances Report
The Village Council approved minutes and paid invoices. Mayor filed a report on August fines and costs totaling 44.50 dollars. A park lifeguard reported no drownings or injuries. The council granted park land for a Federal Post Office near Lake Shore Electric line now Center Road. August financials showed a balance of 42,392.34. Budget for 1940 passed after a public hearing. Bids for Eagle Point sewer materials were tabled. Next meeting set for Sept. 25. Alumni first meeting Sept. 12 at 8 PM. Several social and church events listed with attendees from Cleveland and Lakeside. Adrian Nusterter left for Hudson, Ohio to attend Mudeon Academy as a junior.
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Cleland Garber
Lake Shore
Center Road
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King and Killins
Former Bank Clerk Pleads Not Guilty Toledo News
Mills E Clevenger, 37, a former Vermilion Banking Company clerk, pleaded not guilty in federal court to embezzlement. Trial date not set. Also, Ivan R. Moses, 41, Norwalk, guilty of forging a narcotics prescription, 2 months in a special institution. William H. Grosser, 48, Sandusky, guilty of forging a narcotics prescription, 14 months in a special institution. Rafael Tolento, 42, Castalia, guilty of possessing marijuana, eight and a half months in Milan federal prison.
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Mills E. Clevenger
Vermilion Banking Company
Vermilion
Ivan R. Moses
Norwalk
William H. Grosser
Sandusky
Rafael Tolento
Castalia
Amlilan
South Amherst Council Meeting Report
South Amherst village council met at the town hall for a regular session led by Mayor Henry Garland. Committees reported favorably on routine business and related items during Monday evening proceedings.
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South Amherst
Henry Garland
Harris Anniversary and PTA Meeting Announced
The Harris couple invite friends to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at their Gaston road home on Saturday evening September 16. The first PTA meeting will be at the high school gym Wednesday evening with Mrs. Mori president and officers including Mrs. Ruth secretary and Mrs. Allsop treasurer. A social time follows. The Ladies Dime Society of the Congregational church meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Lewis Burford’s home.
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Russell B. Ross
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Walter Miller
Amherst
Garfield Harris
Gaston Road
Parent- Teachers Association
Paul Mori
Emil Ruth
Helen Rietz
Harold Allsop
Ladies Dime Society of the Congregational Church
Lewis Burford
Avon School News Adds New Teacher as Enrollment Increases
Avon reports increased high school enrollment leading to the hiring of Mr. Simpkinson, a Kent University graduate, to teach industrial arts and social science. The first S A A meeting of the year welcomed all new members, with class representatives listed by grade and Miss Smith as booster staff representative.
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Board of Education
Simpkinson
Kent University
Mayo Wood
Dorothy Gerbick
Dorothy Brown
Avon and Grafton Play Six Man Football Friday
Avon faces Grafton in a six man football game at 3 15 p m Friday. The Avon school gridiron behind the school serves as the venue with Kolopus named as athletic association and Mr Blake as board advisor noted in the report.
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Athletic Association
Mr.Blake
Avon
Grafton
Avon School
Taft welcomes 7 pound daughter Janet Ellen
A seven pound daughter named Janet Ellen was born to Mr and Mrs Milton Taft at Lakewood hospital on Monday morning Sept 11. Rev L K Adams is assigned to Avon and Vincent after last weeks Methodist conference at Lakeside. Mrs T L Paul and family will move to Adamsville O. Miss Bertha Hubbard and Elton Wernert attended a bake at the Hoffmeister home in Fairview. Mrs W J Barr and daughter June with Nina Warden and Mrs Henry Cehneck and Miss Lucy Walker visited New London Pittsfield and Penfield today.
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Milton Taft
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Lakeside
L. K. Adams
Avon and
Vincent
T. L. Paul
Avon
Adamsville
Bertha Hubbard
Elton Wernert
Elyria
Hoffmeister
Fairview
W. J. Barr
June
Nina Warden
Henry Cehenck
Lucy Walker
Avon Lake
New London
Pittsheld
Penfield
Wakeman Surprised On Ninth Birthday
Vergil Hurst Wakeman was surprised on her ninth birthday by nine friends Geral dine Ross Marjorie Miller Arlene Thudium Loretta Janet Hurst Pat Marie Burke Vera Garner and Nancy Brucker. They played games and had refreshments then she received many gifts.
Community Notes and Social Calls In Parma Area
The report lists multiple social visits and gatherings. Callers stopped at Mrs Elmer Beecher and Grace in Parma and Oberlin. The Congregational church third division met at Mrs Earl Fletcher. Wakterin Young Republican club met at Mrs Fred Winnen. Lloyd Hurst toured Niagara Falls with Mr and Mrs E H Burch family. Mr Mrs Elmer Beecher and Grace visited Oberlin Saturday. Edward Hughes Jerry Lugaski Buckleys hosted visitors Sunday.
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Young Republican Club
Fred Winnen
Lloyd Hurst
Niagara Falls
Canada
Pennsylvania
E. H. Burch
Richard
Elmer Beecher
Grace
Oberlin
Edward Hughes
Jerry
Edward Lugaski
Wellington
M. E. Buckley
Wakeman Boy Scouts Begin Fall Session With First Meeting
On Monday evening the Wakeman Boy Scouts held their first Fall session meeting, initiating the new program year with with fresh plans and activities.
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Wakeman Boy Scouts
New 1940 Plymouth Shown at Deetz Dealership
Plymouth Distributor at 728 West Broad displays the New 1940 Plymouth model. Deetz dealership invites customers to view the car, highlighting features and pricing details available for early buyers.
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Plymouth
Deetz
West Broad
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