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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1962

Page

3

Rolfe Wins Gruen Race for Youth Government Day Mayor

Rolfe of the Prodigies Party defeats sister Karen of the Politicians Party to become Elyria High School Youth Government Day mayor for 1962 63. The event featured campaign speeches confetti and Hawaiian theme posters with a strong turnout by Youth Council members and school groups.

Rolfe Gruen Karen Elyria High School Prodigies Party Elyria Brother Rolfe Holly Hall Sally Dyke William P. Miller Steve Hays Roger Stevenson Barbara Full Patti Ryan Leslie Drage Thomas St. Marie Deanna Haag Marcia Aebie Judy Rock Syal Elyria Youth Council Ed Enyedy Helen Spike Cecily Crowther Diane Rock John Ryan Youth Council Arine Enyria

Bar Owner Injured in Early Morning Auto Crash

Richard Pazder a 39 year old tavern owner was admitted with fractured ribs and facial lacerations after his car struck a tree at 907 West Ninth Street at 4 am. He is listed in fair condition at St Joseph Hospital. Police say no skid marks were found and the investigation continues.

Lorain St. Joseph Hospital Richard Parder Harborview Blvd Pazder West Ninth St Ninth St

Robbery Probed After Elyria Home Holdup

Elyria police continue the investigation into a Sunday night home invasion in which two men tied up four people at gunpoint and stole 141 dollars. Victims include Mr and Mrs David OConnor and Gilbert and Edna Hierman, all tied and gagged at the OConnor residence near Ridgeview Shopping Center.

Elyria Maurice C. Flood David O'Connor Miami Ave

City Moves to Monthly Utility Billing Proposal

City Council heard a request from Mayor Charles V. Neeson to authorize purchase of IBM equipment to mechanize utility office billings. The measure, referred to utilities and finance committees, aims for a November 1 switch to monthly billing for sanitation, water, and sewer fees, contingent on committee approval.

City Council Charles V. Neeson Neeson International Business Machine Corp Kenneth A. Krueck IBM

Car Strikes Tree Injuring Driver Near Monroeville

James Gravenhorst the 22 year old of Monroeville is in fair condition at Fisher Titus Hospital with a fractured right thigh and facial cuts. His car left Rt 99 shortly after 3 10 am struck a tree, sideswiped another, and head on into a second tree before stopping. State Patrol investigators continue the mishap probe.

Norwalk James Gravenhorst Monroeville Fisher- Titus Hospital Gravenhorst Rt. 99 State Highway Patrol

Paris Saint Germain area grows to over a million

Paris remains the sole French city surpassing one million inhabitants. In the Greater Paris area about 8.5 million people live and work. France has 25 cities above 100,000, vs 45 in West Germany. 32 between 50,000 and 100,000, compared with 43 in West Germany and 53 in Italy.

Paris France West Germany Italy

Three Sheffield stores reopen after center fire

The O'Neil Sheffield Shopping Center fire caused about 150000 in damage. Thom McAn was gutted by fire from a faulty light, with 100000 in store and stock loss. Associate Discount Kresge's and Sheffield Sewing Center were back in business yesterday, with Red Robin expected to reopen by Saturday. Sherman Clothes, Clear Silk, and Hobby Shop suffered smoke and water damage and may relocate.

O'Neil Sheffield William H. Marquard Discount Kresge’s Sheffield Sewing Center Red Robin Thom McAn Clear Sylk Sherman Clothes Hobby Shop Marquard

Tree Planting Plan Outlined for Elyria City

Dr. E L Chadwick of Ohio State University outlined a four point tree planting program at the Elyria City Council meeting. Park Superintendent John A Madock urged starting the program with Spraying equipment to curb disease spread. The plan calls for a clear goal schedule survey environmental considerations and adequate funding for maintenance.

E. L. Chadwick Ohio State University Chadwick John A. Madock Elyria

City Council to reconvene after heated rule clash

Last night the City Council attempted to enforce a 7 30 to 10 p m rule for the first time in years. Dr John A Katko moved to adjourn at 10 p m with only two Republicans voting no. A new meeting is set for 8 p m tomorrow to consider ordinances and rezoning of a 132 acre tract near the turnpike. A West River Street delegation will return to speak.

John A. Katko Richard E. Baird Fred B. Sanford West River St Rt. 57

Lorain Bus Fares Raised With New Schedule

Lorain council approves a transit ordinance effective tomorrow by Lorain Transit Co. general manager Del Pollock. New rates raise adults to four tokens 90 cents or 25 cents a fare. children under six ride free with an adult. six to twelve keep 15-cent cash or five tokens for 7 cents. students five for 75 cents, token required for student fares. If tokens sold out, riders may pay 15 cents on bus, single token on bus only. Five route changes and eight new buses were ordered to cover losses and expand service.

Lorain del Pollock Employees Transit Co Lorain Municipal Lorain - Elyria Llines Pollock Council

Girls Used Phone Deny Theft At Pleasant Street Home

Two young women told police they asked to use a telephone at 49 North Pleasant Street Saturday but did not take any money. Vern Stevens reported $17 missing after the girls left the house while he and his wife were in the basement. a neighbor and three Cleveland men involved in a related grand larceny case were mentioned but unclear.

Oberlin North Pleasant St Chronicle-Telegram Vern Stevens Pleasant St Stevens Cleveland Hie Fee

Three men held in custody after VFW post incident

Police took Clarence Eddie, 30, Joseph Eddie, 19, and Elmer Eddie, 74, all of Cleveland, into custody about 3:15 p.m. after reports of three men loading empty beer kegs at VFW Post 1079 in Elyria. A $50,000 defamation suit against Kenneth A. Evenson and others was filed, alleging false statements about a builder. The case concerns alleged inferior work and a plan to obtain counsel.

Veterans of Foreign Wars East Bridge St VFW Elyria Post Rt. 2 Cleveland Kenneth R. Evenson Portage Elmer P Eddie Frank M. Wilcox

Youth Council Plans Bike Court Session

Youth Council schedules a meeting at the State Highway Patrol barracks to discuss a bike court project on Ri 57. The exact time is not readable due to OCR.

Youth Council State Highway Patrol Ri 57

Vermilion approves gas rate increase and public works measures

The Vermilion council passed a third reading of an ordinance to raise gas rates effective in 30 days, with discretionary terms by the public service director. The body also enacted emergency provisions on waste dumping and city contract bids, establishing designated dumping sites and city vehicle fueling rules.

Public Service Ohio Faetl Gas Co Hull Coal Builders Supply, Inc Coin Machine Ing Lancfitt Sr Win Stoma Oath Louis Rauh of Vermilion Municipal Planning Commission George Russell Lemis Lahon

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