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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1967
Page
3
A street scene portrait notes local beatniks with bushy beards, described as the city’s in group. Elyria marks its 156th birthday this summer and residents are growing beards in readiness, with no contest announced yet.
In a Columbus issued statement by Dr. John D. Millett and Dr. Robert I. White Kent State University plans to end duplicative classes at its Elyria center to avoid repeating instruction with Lorain County Community College. About 600 spring quarter students will transfer with LCCC able to absorb at least 300, per President Dr. Max G. Lerner.
Elyria District Catholic High School students starred in My Fair Lady before a capacity crowd. Christine Wilczak as Eliza and Dana Hart as Higgins delivered vocal highlights while Thomas Chernitsky filled in as Alfred Doolittle. The piece praised many students in named roles and the director William Morse for strong choir and band integration. The article also notes Kent State University’s planned Elyria center shutdown with possible continuation as a residence credit center and ongoing nursing instruction at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
Eleven organizations have committed to promote Elyria’s sesquicentennial founding celebration. The executive committee led by Mayor Reichlin will coordinate events from June 9 for two weeks in downtown Elyria with a Midway Mall run and a July 4 Cascade Park fireworks finale.
Wilbur B. Thearance, 2, 311 West Fourth St., Lorain, was found guilty of armed robbery after a December arrest. He was identified as one of two men who robbed Universal CIT Credit Corp. at 7748 Broadway, Lorain, of $240. The verdict was delivered yesterday afternoon by a Pleas Court jury.
Lorain grapples with a harsh CPA report labeling the city dirty and unattractive while civic groups push projects such as a roses beautification fund and an “International City” initiative. Critics warn against dismissing ideas, urging sustained effort to improve Lorain’s future.
Richard Lung, 34, Canton born, becomes executive director of the Family Service Association of Lorain County, replacing Helen MacKenzie who retired July 1 1966. Lung previously led FSA in Newark and helped organize the Licking County agency in 1965. He cites board dedication and anticipates growth and possible homemaker services, with staffing to expand as services rise. He holds a BS in social administration from Ohio State University and an MSW from the University of Michigan.
Local lounge reported a burglary as thieves concealed themselves and stole cash and valuables. Police urge witnesses to come forward with any information about the incident and timing.
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