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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1959
Page
3
Highway Committee members led by Rep. George M. Hook Jr. signal readiness to advance two measures protecting unguarded railroad crossings. A key hurdle remains a cost sharing proposal before House Bill 317 can emerge from Wednesday’s hearing.
The 21 member Highway Committee surveyed views on the Metcalf-Moone Bill addressing unguarded crossing tolls. Responses varied from support with caveats to opposing funding shares, with Rep Rice urging shared costs among motorists, railroads, the state and counties if the bill passes.
A $300000 damage suit was filed by Henry J. Tinkler and Thomas Pelfry against Patrick and Margaret OConner over a Mar 19 contract to buy excavating machinery for 25000. Defendants allegedly refused Mar 31 to complete payment and delivery, prompting a restraining order hearing set for Apr 13. The case also mentions a separate exchange student funding effort and local political comments on railway crossing safety.
Elyria’s Gerald W. Gaston 29 will be honored Friday as top ranking senior in Ohio State University College of Dentistry. His 3.8 cumulative average is the highest on record. He will receive a certificate a $35 cash award and inscription on a bronze plaque. He departs for a Public Health Service internship in Baltimore after graduation.
Ten year old Richard Brady of 1151 Garden Ave Ely Village suffered a seven to eight inch head wound in a 10 to 12 foot fall from a railroad overpass into a creek near his home yesterday afternoon He received fifteen stitches at Elyria Memorial Hospital where he was treated prayed and released A St Marys School student he told police he was walking home from school along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks between Woodford Ave and West River Rd when he fell A younger brother said Richard landed on his back and hit his head on a rock in the creek bed.
Lorain County Welfare Director Gerard Prinz described the department as having one of its roughest finances in years. Using a January to January fiscal year, he cited deficit spending on 1959 funds and unusually high January and February expenses. He noted overall programs are hurting, with caseloads down from 411 to 378 and daily aid applications averaging two, down from eight. The shortfall affects city and county welfare contracts, discussed at Elyria council with Finance Chair Dale Kellogg seeking immediate action.
Lorain City Council joined state peers urging passage of a bill to require public sharing of costs with railroads for protection at unguarded railroad crossings. The resolution supports legislation to reduce deaths at such crossings through coordinated funding and safety measures.
The building and land committee chairman urged re evaluation of township services noting that everything is increasing in cost. He cited a perception that residents in townships prefer remaining in their areas rather than commuting to the city.
George Kokinda, clerk for the Sheffield Township trustees, filed the complete transcript of the proceedings of incorporation of the village of Clearview this morning with the county recorder.
Bernice Gwin and Lorraine Meyer present at Lorain County Home Demonstration Studs' Achievement Day tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elyria American Legion Post 12 hall. Gwin, director of Nancy Taylor School, will discuss fashion and a Kokinda case, while Meyer reviews Please Don't Eat The Daisies by Jean Kerr. Three clubs, sponsored by the Lorain County Agricultural Extension Service, will display home storage ideas and related projects.
Ford Motor Co slow shift expansion boosts Lorain plant output with a second shift. About 140000 passenger cars planned this month and 30000 track assemblies scheduled, marking a boom for April and a rise over last year. The Lorain plant has produced 61264 units since last year. Ford aims for the millionth 1958 vehicle this month as overtime persists.
An Elyria group of 14 laid off United Auto Workers will join about 300 Cleveland area unemployed unionists bound for Washington D C to press Congress and President for action. The delegation includes eight Local 1104 USW members from Lorain’s National Tube Co and will depart Cleveland at 9 pm with Get America Back To Work petitions. Return begins Wednesday night as thousands of AFL-CIO members converge on the capital to back proposed emergency employment measures and studies on automation’s impact.
Miguel Torres, 43, of Lorain, was pinned between rear wheels of a tandem trailer at Fruehauf Trail er Co. Avon Lake plant. He suffered a fractured left leg and was listed in fair condition at St. Joseph Hospital. An official said the trailer moved as a crane eased it forward during riveting.
Gustav Hirsch the Elyria industrialist and director of two firms died January 7 leaving his only daughter Miss Irene D. Hirsch of Columbus as principal beneficiary with $500,000. The estate valued at about $4.8 million included the family home and substantial income from a trust.
Elyria Board of Realtors leaders and directors voted to recommend raising real estate fee rates from five to six percent, effective May 1, with local brokers expected to adopt the new rate. The group, following a straw vote and a petition from past presidents, launches National Realtor Week with a Hilltop House Dinner featuring Mabel Herd presenting Touring Europe By Volkswagen.
Two minor accidents investigated by the State Highway Patrol led to charges for two drivers. William E. Bartelheim of Amherst Avenue Lorain and William M. Kish of Lincoln Street Lorain were involved in a rear end collision on Elyria Avenue north of Route 234. Kish faces a Lorain Municipal Court date for failing to stop within an assured clear distance. Addison M. McCoy of East Avenue Wellington was charged with improper passing after cutting in too quickly amid a sequence near the Lake Erie District Council east junction with Route 10. McCoy also faces a municipal court date.
A bargaining session is scheduled Thursday between county brick layers and the Lorain County General and Mason Contractors Association to negotiate a new contract, aiming for a terms agreement. The talks will shape wage rates work rules and project scopes for local crews and employers.
Elyria Police Department hosts its Silver Anniversary Dance tonight at Melody Grove Ballroom with ticket sales reported as fairly brisk by Chief Maurice Leo. The event marks 25 years of department community outreach and solidarity in Elyria.
Amherst board approves an agreement to extend two streets East St and Shupe Ave under a community cooperation plan. Proceeds from a special dance at Elyria High will fund a local benefit, with Notre Dame Glee Club as guests and village leaders expected to approve the measure.
Lorain County Home Builders Association and three building trades units including the craft unions and the laborers' union plan to open contract talks next Monday. The negotiations involve the general contractors and the laborers' union as part of the agreement.
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