Larson Steel Castings opens diverse operation in Grafton plant
Larson Steel Castings Inc. in Grafton began production last December in a new 20,000 square foot building on the same 34 acre site as the W. O. Larson Foundry and Gratton Foundry. The $750000 plant adds melting and molding in one area while cleaning, heat treating and inspection occupy another. The new operation employs 25 workers with potential for about 100, operates two shifts, and ties to the old plants through shared administration for efficiency.
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Grafton
Larson Steel Castings Inc
W. O. Larson Foundry
Gratton Foundry
Lems
Ohio
D. B. Ziegler
W. O. Larson
W. O. Larson Sr
Osborne Manufacturing Co
Cleveland
Larson Foundry
Grafton Fourndry
W. O. Larson Jr
W. O. Lar
Larson Steel
Castings Inc
Annexing acreage approved in Grafton ordinance
GRAFTON An emergency measure approved annexes about 46 acres to the village, including part of the Carrie Hitchcock farm for reservoir expansion. The petition and map must be filed with county commissioners, and the annexation voted on by Two residents. The fire department hydrant on Hickory St. was faulty. responsibility for checks rests with the fire department. Bid reexamination: Novak Rd. project bids remain valid but Andy’s Excavating won’t honor original price. readvertisement advised. Building permits granted for garage conversion and a home addition. Council to adjourned-session with EPA to act after contracts approval. Gas and septic issues on Main St. involve private property. no action. Village farm rental to end of year. Electric crew to dig fence-post holes for quarry. Car on Elm St. without tires referred to police. Snow removal planning discussed. sidewalk survey planned for fall with grade lines available.
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Grafton
Carrie Hitchcock
Carl Finegan
Grafton Two
Walter Slattery
Fire Department
Hickory St
Reed McClure
R. K. McKee
Novak Rc
Andy
McClure
Board of Public Affairs
EPA
Ross Stuart
Mechanic St
Wanna Moore
Novak Rd
Main St
George Daniels
Robert Logan
Doane Electric
Plum Brook
Washington slept here diary notes built his public lodging habit
Washington kept a careful diary of his stops during travels and campaigns. He chose public hotels over private homes as president, and many of these hostels still stand today.
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Washington
UPI
George Washington
Grafton PTA to hear about Midview TB testing plan
Grafton PTA opens its 1962 63 year Monday at 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria with county health nurse Vera Ulrich outlining the tuberculosis test program for all first grade and high school students. She also details a Powers Elementary School health clinic on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. Attendance urged for health chairmen and all who can. Mrs. Gwen dolyn Marsh announces prizes for top room memberships and offers PTA magazines subscriptions. George Lucia, Grafton School principal, will introduce teachers.
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Grafton
Vera Ulrich
Gwendolyn Marsh
PLA
October draft call for 303 men in Lorain County
The Ohio Selective Service draft call for October will be 303 men the lowest this year. Of the total only five will be called from Lorain County boards in Elyria and Lorain. This month 380 men are being inducted into the Armed Services.
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Ohio Selective Service
Lorain County
Elyria
Armed Services
Belden PTA meeting outlines tonight program and dues
Belden PTA meets tonight with tag distribution for attendees and double counts for fathers. The executive board approves paid-up membership benefits and room prize based on attendance. Patch test briefing by Herbert Hackenberg and staff introductions, with planned resumed roller skating parties and sign permission slips for medical visits. Meetings set for the third Wednesday monthly and board on the second.
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Belden
Parent-Teacher Association
PTA
Herbert Hackenberg
Lorain County Tuberculosis Association
William Lilley
Elyria Toastmasters set to speak at Kiwanis gathering
GRAFTON The Toastmaster club of Elyria will present a program at tomorrow night's Kiwanis Club meeting after a 6 30 p m dinner in the Grafton School cafeteria. Members will be asked to deliver a five minute speech on topics unknown beforehand. William Cromling is program chairman. Wally Wildenheim received a 15 year perfect attendance award last week.
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Grafton
Toastmaster Club
Elyria
Kiwanis Club
Grafton School
William Cromling
Wally Wildenheim
Grange Officers to Be Installed in Penfield Meeting
Penfield hosts 208 officers from 13 Lorain County Granges at the annual county meeting. The Madison Grange of Lake County will act as installing group in the Penfield Elementary School auditorium. Event starts at 8 p.m. with cider and doughnuts served.
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Penfield
Lorain County
Madison Grange
Lake County
Penfiel
Midview Ground development faces heavy cost debate
Midview High School site planning prompts board debate over developing football field and track within a $15 000 to $20 000 range. Members weigh phased construction and lighting cost, with Keystone district as a cautious model. The district enrollment nears 3800, and progress hinges on public cooperation and funding.
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Grafton
Midview
Jb High School
Keystone
Belden Church Month Schedule Updated by Pastor
The Belden Methodist Church announces a monthly schedule led by Rev. Kenneth Hoagland. Highlights include Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m a reorganizational fall meeting, Friday mission guest Rev Wayne Culp Congo visit with Congo mission offering, Friday and Saturday rummage sale by Savannah Circle, Sunday School Rally Day with a special consecration service and conference education offering, Bible Convocation at Baldwin Wallace College September 30, Oct 6 chicken supper by Community Circle, Worldwide Communion Sunday Oct 7 and District Conference in Wadsworth Oct 14.
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Belden
Fnday
Suvannah Circle
Betty Flickinger
Baldwin-Wallace College
Community Circle
Wadsworth
Beauty Bazaar Style Show planned by Midview Women
GRAFTON The Midview Women’s Club plans a Beauty Bazaar style show at Midview High School on Oct 24 starting at 8 p.m. Tickets cost 1 and are available from club members. Local businesses sponsor outfits and hair styling with Paige Palmer as commentator and teen health talk. Majorettes from Midview High will perform.
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Grafton
Midview
Milton Walters
Royalton Road
Walters
Alice Matia
Jo Ellen Rumpler
Kay Meyers
Virginia Reisinger
Doris Wildenheim
Wilma Lilley
Midview High School
Midview Women’s Club
Grafton Ladies Shop
Bobby
Bobbie’s
Main Street
Rabin
Elyria
Gram
Paige Palmer
Rabin’s Fur Shop
Grafton mayor court defendants face speeding cases
Anita J. Smith 45 of 46 Lakeview Dr pleaded not guilty with costs 8.45 dollars after a suspended fine. Lowell Benner 19 of 2703 Graf ton Rd found guilty with a 30 dollar fine and 5 dollar costs. Loretta Pumphrey 26 of RD 1 Indian Hollow Rd pled no contest with 5 dollar costs and a 10 dollar fine. Paul Jones 33 of 1101 Novak Rd pleaded no contest and bond of 35 dollars was forfeited.
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Lakeview Dr
Lowell Benner
Grafton Rd
Loretta Pumphrey
Indian Hollow Rd
Paul Jones
Novak
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