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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1957
Page
18
Two bills HB 772 and HB 806 argue over who pays and who runs a modern grade crossing protection program. They require a state wide crossing inventory, stronger warning devices, and possible stop signs or closures at dangerous sites.
Frank Ignecz i, 67, a native of Hungary and longtime U.S. resident since 1912, retired under Republic Steel Corp pension after 30 years at the Elyria plant. He moved to Buffalo in 1915 then to Elyria, reflecting a worker’s life amid shifting plant jurisdictions as new rail crossing safety measures are proposed. Bill 772 would require visible railroad warning signs at grade crossings within 1,500 feet to protect motorists and allow damages for injuries or property loss from neglect. A separate plan to apply reflective tape or paint to rolling stock, proposed by Lorain County Farm Bureau, aims to counter drivers encountering unlit cars after a locomotive passes.
About 55 persons attended the joint Amherst and South Amherst Methodist Churches quarterly meeting. Trustees from both churches were elected, with reports on church activities, WSCS leadership, Sunday school progress, and building projects.
Six Lorain County engineers will receive complete registration certificates from the Ohio State Board of Professional Engineers and Surveyors at a Cleveland meeting May 5. Eight others will get Engineer Training certificates along with 366 other examinees in 14 major branches. Recipients include James F. Harsem, Elyria. Charles R. Hill, Avon Lake. Oren Hillman, surveyor, Lorain. Robert W. Piethets, Oberlin. Howard E. Smith, Lorain. Leonard J. Stana, Avon Lake.
Igneczi, a married father of three, lived at 345 Miller Court in Elyria and worked at a local plant. He operated various machines and performed laborer duties during his career in the area.
The Golden Age Club seeks incorporation to own property and fund a seven room house at 188 Beaver Ct. Lease transfers from Fred Deiner to Ralph Albright. charter will remove a legal obstacle and recognize the group as nonprofit. Secretary of State visit soon. meetings shift to civic room after Holy Week observances. April birthdays will be honored with a tureen dinner.
Robert H. Newton, a former Elyrian, is president of the Robert H. Newton Co. at 13125 Shaker Square Cleveland with his wife as secretary treasurer. The firm, started in 1952, offers engineering help to original equipment and machinery manufacturers and has seen sales double yearly to reach 1 million by 1956.
Albert DeSantis Jr. of St. Joseph's School Amherst is named among 30 000 safety patrol members to visit Washington D C from May 2 to May 5. He is the 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert DeSantis of 581 Cleveland Ave. The trip is sponsored by the Cleveland Automobile Club for outstanding patrol members in the area.
Wellington reports a large Good Friday service at First Congregational Church with ministers from nine churches including Rev. H. George Robertson and Rev. C. J. Olson delivering the Easter message. Music by Leola Sigler and duet by James Wilder and Mrs. Charles Kyle.
Amherst police report a school bus driven by Arthur Koppenhafer scraped a parked auto in Powers School driveway. The auto owner Arlene Joseph sustained damage to the left rear fender and taillight. Glenn Flynn faced a separate charge for driving a car awath faulty mufflers. Elvin Hurst was arrested on the Turnpike Patrol for speeding.
The St. Joseph School Parent-Teacher Association will meet Monday at 8 p.m in the old school hall to elect officers for the coming year. The program will include a student talent show from the sedan group.
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