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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1959
Page
2
Lorain council rejected a 500000 APC air pollution control bill to fund 50000 equipment. Dissenting vote by Edward Novack with six allies, while Earl Frank was absent. Three reading rule suspended, but no second reading. Novack opposed APC since last year.
Lorain City Council condemned Lorain City Lines for blocking emergency exits on buses after an outside ad board sealed a rear door. A bus with failed air brakes struck a building at Broadway and 9th street. 16 passengers were unharmed. Officials say the blocking exists only on part of the fleet and plans to remove it are underway. Police and safety officials were asked to investigate and Eliminate the practice promptly.
Amvets Post 747 held initiation ceremonies Saturday night with Loraine Sherman of the Department of Amvets presiding. Ohio state commander presented lapel pins and gave a brief address while Post Commander Andrew Mihalik led the initiation pledge and awarded honorary life memberships.
City planners and Zoning Board of Appeals meet Apr 13 with city council buildings and lands committee to decide on a Root Act re zoning plan and approval of an asphalt plant near Central Bridge Dr and Idaho Ave. Opponents say spotty zoning risks city development while supporters claim needed industry.
Huron state representative Mrs Ethel Swanbeck will speak at the Danant Teacher Association meeting in the South six School Music Room on Thursday evening. She will discuss conditions affecting Vermilion and concessions. Meal social hour to follow. officer elections planned.
Lorain Municipal Court lists numerous defendants facing fines and costs for traffic related offenses. William Bobel 0 of 1054 West Qurd Street non payment of fines. Bart White 24 of 671 Hollywood Avenue driving a car hearing petition license plates fines. Gerid Wingard 19 of 928 West North Street driving car hearing license plates fines. Robert Drivin 20 of 332 Mast 24nd Street found not guilty. trial set for April. Cecil Ross 21 of 310 Cromwell Avenue failure to control vehicle fines and costs. Duane Buelshole 23 of 4064 Gary Avenue failure to control his vehicle fines and costs. Victor Zeb 15 of 167 Login Avenue failure to control his vehicle fines and costs. Ronald Debian 18 of 415 Amboral Avenue stop sign violation fines and costs. Julius Main 25 of 12k West Wnd Street stop sign violation fines and costs.
Lorain city council unanimously approved a 100 per acre assessment in lieu of parkland, awaiting park board decision on acceptability of donated land. Revenue will fund a special park land fund, with possible 200 per acre fees if land deemed unacceptable, and three percent development acreage donated for park use.
More than 3,000 people filed through Lorain Arena doors over the weekend to view a spectacular array of custom cars and hot rods.
Lorain reports two minor injuries from separate incidents. Kenneth Repko, 6, was struck while crossing Oakdale Ave near 71st St by a northbound car driven by William Townsend of Brunswick. he was treated at St Joseph Hospital and released. Mrs Clifford Walters, 55, injured in a second crash at Hastist St and Henderson Dr, was treated and released. Williams, the other driver, faced charges for failure to yield and license issues. The accident also damaged a building at 205 East 1st St.
The city invites lifeguard applicants 18 or older with proper certification through May 15. The 10 week summer program starts June 15 with twelve playgrounds definite and Falbo Park possible. Recreation director Donald Varga will recommend playground applicants for board decision May 11 amid land-use questions near the high school stadium. About 50 workers were hired last year as Beach openings and beach lifeguard staffing await board actions. Parks include Lakeview Seventh Street City Field Central Subway Fulton Oakwood Homewood Longfellow G St Maple Heights and more.
Lorain backed a 6 percent increase in gas rates, approved by the city council after debate. The plan, including a fuel cost adjustment not adopted, will be appealed to the state Utilities Commission and takes effect immediately with a 2.75 monthly min for 1,000 cfg, scaling higher per usage.
Police report that Lyle Stobart of 1048 Broad Street reported his car behind the apartment building was broken into on Sunday evening. Valuables valued at 122 dollars were missing including a suede jacket, work uniforms, suitcases, a razor, two pairs of trousers and other items.
The Ministry of Labour reported a fall of 58 000 unemployed in Britain between February and March. The decline reflects improved labor market conditions as jobless totals shrink across the country.
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