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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1959
Page
11
Lorain city attorneys warned against signing contracts for goods offered in so called something for nothing deals. Atty Norman Beller said complaints rise after firms begin debt collection. Atty John Hritsko said fraud proof is key and warned buyers rarely read the fine print before paying.
Lorain police described a theft of a tool box from a car owned by Marge Parks at 905 Ninth Street behind Buck's Tavern. A stolen Japanese radio from a Fletcher Motors truck driven by William Handley occurred at Hoop Drive In. Alexander Krasienko sustained a skull laceration after a bar fight with Frank Kuzak on 15th Street.
Lorain main library reports 1958 circulation up 62 percent to 227,878 books. South branch up 30 percent and east branch up 17 percent. Borrowers reach 18,666. 6,128 new books added to 75,989 in collection. County extension adds 42,900 volumes. Italian collection added. staffing includes 16 full time and 20 part time at city service, plus six and nine part timers in county division.
Buckeye High School presents a spring concert at 8 pm featuring the glee club choir ensembles and the band with numerous soloists. Tickets sold at the door as Buckeye students and performers from Valley City participate in the program.
Principals and PTA officers of the Midview school district set June 15 and 22 for a summer seminar to clarify PTA roles. Mrs Otto Goins was named temporary chairman as meetings shift nights to reduce conflicts. East Carlisle will vote on fall meeting night and the district may adopt an associate membership allowing families with children in multiple schools to join one PTA and have all schools listed on the membership card.
The city formally accepts a $73,073 bid by Amiy Excavating Co. for a Willow Creeks storm sewer project. Nine bids were received for an estimated $33,000 project. work is set to begin soon after a legislative delay.
About 40 residents attended the LaGrange Township zoning hearing held Tuesday at Eaton. Three properties were rezoned from residential to commercial without opposition, including Dor Board property and a Beauty Shop site. The minimum dwelling size in A-1 and A district was raised from 500 to 750 square feet and from 750 to 900 square feet respectively, with instructor courses noted for Hartley and Jaeger.
The Navy has authorized activation of the Lorain Naval Reserve Fleet Division for May 9 with a 4 pm ceremony and an Activation Ball at the Lorain Yacht Club co sponsored by the Lorain Chamber of Commerce and the Naval Reserve Advisory Council. Lt Cdr E L Wurm named commanding officer. division will train one weekend a month at 1840 Cleveland Blvd Lorain and on the USS Holidaysburg. Openings exist for petty officers in communications engineering and gunnery. interested men may contact the U S Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Training Center in Lorain or attend a 1 pm Sunday meeting.
Timothy Grambly of Lorain will speak on Hawaii at the Avon Lake Congregational Church Couples Club meeting tonight at 8 30 in the church lounge. Refreshments served by a host of members and friends. In a separate note, Cancer Fund drive chairwoman is Mrs. Howard Emmierling with canvass captains listed.
William Kish 19 of 3178 Lincoln St pleads guilty to failure to control his car with costs. Paul Priestas 30 of 46 North Central Dr charged with reckless operation stop sign violation with 10 fine and costs. John Furniss 24 of 1826 West 20th St charged with reckless operation with 20 fine and costs. Ward Ruley Jr 30 of 955 Lakewood Dr Sheffield Lake charged with reckless operation and driving while intoxicated pleads innocent trial set May 11 bond 300.
Thirteen Keystone Booster Club members met at LaGrange School to plan football field improvements for the season. Max Smith presided as president with Lawrence Sooy named vice president. A 9 am work session tomorrow will focus on the track while two dances are set for May 23 and June 5 to raise funds via booster decals.
Two groups from Midview Baptist Church schedule meetings tomorrow night at 7 30 in private homes Mrs Porter Hartman hosts Junior Girls Division One at 1334 West Royalton Road and Mrs Paul White hosts Lavision Two at 1904 South Durkee Road Workers Conference of Inch Sunday School convenes at 6 15 Sunday at the Grange Yall
In Lorain the Animal Shelter and Placement Center seeks a 99 year lease on city park land at Cromwell Park. City Solicitor Edward Conley advised council to approve legislation authorizing the lease and bid process, with a zoning variance required for the project. A $25,000 building would be erected if the lease is awarded. The council's buildings and lands committee reviews Mayor Jaworski's request for authorization to negotiate.
The Lake Erie Pony Breeders Association hosts its first annual Breed Promotion show at 10 am tomorrow at the Cow Palace Berea Fairgrounds. Between 150 and 200 ponies of all types, valued from 75 to 5000 dollars, will be shown with entries from across the United States and Canada.
LaGrange hosts the Wildcat Annual Staff dance tomorrow evening at the LaGrange School. The 1958 59 annuals will be distributed, with about two dozen copies still available for purchase from advisor Mrs Helen Lautenschleger.
Safety Director Joseph Contey reports the city will receive a paint dining machine costing 957 dollars. The E Bowman Goodrich Co of Cleveland supplies the unit through a purchase arranged for the safety department needs.
Wellington observes the Brenner Shoe Co. 40th anniversary marking the 1919 founding by Morris A. Brenner. He started the Wellington shop after leaving Cleveland with his wife, now featuring three children, including soprano Mil dred Cooper in New York, dentist Harold in Barberton, and attorney Donald in Washington, D. C.
Fleet blessing rites for Great Lakes freighters set for May 3 in Lorain with Father Vincent O'Dea of St Peters Parish officiating. A memorial service for lake sailors who died will follow. Local 5000 Lake Carriers' Union assists with plans.
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