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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1961
Page
11
An Elyria man whose Ford Brookpark plant job ended Sept. 18 asks for a kerosene stove to heat and cook for his five member family. With fuel service cut and unemployment benefits lapsed, a stove donation could come via the police department as coordination with Safety Director Kellogg aids outreach.
Lorain County real estate and public utilities taxes are due by Tuesday, with a 10 percent penalty for late payment. Treasurer Carl G. Schmitkers reported $5,302,544.19 collected so far of an expected $8.3 million for the year, leaving about $2.5 million to be collected Monday and Tuesday. He noted the office does not issue trading stamps for tax money and mentioned one taxpayer seeking “green stamps” this week.
Harold Seville former manager of Radio Station WEOL died Thursday evening at his home in Forts Fort Pa after a lingering illness. Born in White Plains New York in 1872 he was a graduate of Ohio State University and longtime member of the Lies City and the National Association of Broadcasters. Survived by wife Helen and daughter Mary Ticien burial Monday at 10 am in St Marys Cemetery Kingston Pa. body taken to McLanuzhin Funeral Home Kingston
Cleveland doctors at Holy Family hospital said Harold Thonwis Dietz, 47, of Ridgeville North Ridgeville, died from cancer stemming from injuries two years earlier. Det. Bier said it is possible a head injury from a bus step incident contributed, though not proven. Dietz had undergone treatment at multiple Cleveland area hospitals.
Rebels in Algiers claim support from Foreign Legion troops as French authorities report the city under insurgent control only within Algiers while generals loyal to De Gaulle run other cities. Paratroops reportedly seized officials including Delegate General Morin. Communications cut off between France and Algeria as a cabinet meeting is convened to decide next steps.
Two Elyria girls won Serra Essay contest awards guided by Archbishop Hoban. Susan Archer of St. Jude School received a $350 first place bond, Christine Douglass of St. Mary School earned a $25 second place bond. Plaques were awarded to their schools. Over 5,000 students from 60 diocesan schools entered the contest.
Police Chief Maurice Flood said the department will investigate a letter published in yesterday's Chronicle Telegram alleging misconduct by Officer Frank Mihalek and others. Flood noted warrants are needed for complaints and questioned the paper's verification of the letter writer.
Mrs. Janice F. Thompson, 33, of Elyria, was treated for injuries to both knees, left foot, and right elbow after she fell from a moving car driven by her husband William Thompson on Route 37 near Route 1 around 8 p.m. She was released from Elyria Memorial Hospital. The car toppled door opened as it turned onto Route 1, with Thompson claiming 15 to 20 mph at the time.
An elderly couple Mr and Mrs F E C Hovey were injured when their car was struck broadside at Rt 57 and Griswold Rd near Elyria. Hovey suffered a left elbow laceration and pain while Mrs Hovey was being X rayed. George Adamrovich and passenger Frank Stone were believed injured. state patrol investigated. Hovey car demolished.
A Cuban Viva Fidel flag that had flown from 240 Elm Street since the invasion was removed during the noon hour by unidentified individuals. John Lipkin, an Oberlin College senior, told police and reporters he saw the flag but said displaying it was not acceptable to some residents.
A Heights district Eagle Scout, John Walters, was recognized while controversy flared at his home over pro Cuban signs and a flag displayed by residents. Neighbors recalled theft attempts of a flag and signage, with police saying no new leads emerged. A resident student defended free speech while another parent condemned the display.
City officials push ahead with spring cleanup despite poor weather. Safety Director Kelloge aims to finish by May 1 as tree lawns aren’t heavily loaded. Fire Chief Bates urges residents to dispose of flam mable materials during cleanup week at no cost and notes fines up to $50 for unchecked fire hazards. Kellogg had warned of possible delays but hopes for better weather soon.
Safety Service director Dale C Kellogg says the Gulf Road and Ohio Street signal will be removed Monday and moved to Turnace Street and the Northeast Bypass due to Gulf Road widening. Weather could delay start of the project by A J Balnes Construction Co. The Gulf Road intersection serves Cascade and Jefferson schools with heavy pedestrian traffic.
Lorain resident W. Simpson of 429 East Erie Avenue was charged with driving while intoxicated after a two car collision at routes 301 and 611 near Sheffield. No injuries were reported. Simpson, driving south on route 301, turned left into an attic driven by Dorothy W. Flazynski of 4734 Colorado Avenue Lorain as it traveled west on 611.
The Black River Chapter of the Penn-Ohio Region Model A Club in Wellington plans a fall rally titled A Quail Call. About 20 current members and others from Lorain Huron Ashland and Medina Counties will display 75 to 80 rebuilt Model A cars. Keener leads the group with a 1929 cosmines coupe as secretary and other officers listed. Fundraising includes a shake sale at Wellington Hardware and a scrap drive, though no Model A parts will be sold for scrap due to their value to members.
Ca. A 308th Engineer Battalion U S Army Reserve of Elyria will conduct an all day drill at Mill Hollow Bacon Woods Reservation Lorain County Metropolitan Park District. Park director Henry Minert says the group will build a pedestrian bridge dig zigzag rail fence footpaths and steps under First Lt Donald Forsythe of Wellington. The site lies at Mill Hollow Hill bottom near Vermilion and North Ridge.
Prisoners describe failed invasion with 26 hour treks and a near Escambray site while Castro did not appear at a scheduled audience. Witnesses report arrests, censorship, and ongoing anti Castro actions as U S correspondents are detained and diplomats observe the turmoil in Havana.
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