Probe Ordered after Lorain Police Beat Claim
A 26 year old Negro man says Lorain police beat him Saturday night. Police Inspector Mumford ordered an investigation after a 3 p.m. meeting with Mayor Jaworski who defended officers if attacked. Spencer, treated for facial injuries, pleaded innocent to disorderly conduct with trial set for May 12.
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Lorain
Police Today
Maurice Mumford
Detective Bureau
John C. Jaworski
Jaworski
Dalton Spencer
Broadway
Spencer
St. Joseph Hospital
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
George Zunich
Daniel Paghi
Charcoal Pit
Pearl Ave
Three Year Pact Receives Partial UAW Ratification
Elyria Belting and Machinery Co. unit of UAW Amalgamated Local 996 narrowly approves a three year contract. Twenty workers continue to work while the bargaining committee resolves a minor economic issue left out of talks. signing expected unless the outstanding detail is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Belting and Machinery Co
UAW Amalgamated Local 996
John Smith
Head Of Council For Retarded Gets State Post
Sheriff Vernon M. Smith was elected to a two year term on the board of directors of the Ohio Association for Retarded Children at its annual Columbus convention. Smith is president of the Lorain County Council for Retarded Children. Nine Lorain County residents attended the eighth annual convention including John McDonough and Mrs. McDonough of Elyria as well as members of the Lorain Child Welfare programs and home training directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon M. Smith
Ohio Association For
Lorain County
Bike Car Crash Lawsuit Seeks $30,000 in Elyria
Terry Ward of Elyria files a $30,000 claim alleging injuries from a May 18 1959 bicycle automobile collision on Route 10. Named defendants include Eth el Mannenberg Robert Mannenberg and David Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Ward
R.D
Elyria
Ethel
Robert Mannenberg
East Royaton Rd
R.D. Grafton
David Miller
R. H. Miller
Terry
David Miler
Terry Wee
Pastor At Ridgeville Rev Chapman Named Area Church Officer
The Rev Ralph Chapman of North Ridgeville First Congregational Church was elected moderator at the 108th Medina Association meeting held at Avon Lake First Congregational Church. The event saw nominees named for associate moderator registrar treasurer and multiple committee posts with about 130 delegates in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Chapman
North Ridgeville
Avon Lake First Congregational Church
John L. Jones
Medina
Edward C. Harr
Elvira First Church
Paul J. Folino
Treassurer
Edward Dibble
Pilgrim Fellowship
Jack Batten
Penfield
Stephen Adams
Howard Arndt
Wellington
F. E. Eastman
Amherst
Edward Henderlite
Avon Lake
Jones
Clarence Bradbury
Lods
Herbert May
Qberlin College Graduate School of Theology
HerbertHosanna
Sheffield Lake
George Day
Elyria First Church
Jack Cassidy
Lake Avenue
Joseph Sakamura
United Student Fellowship
Medina Association
Auto License Tax Distribution To Boost Funds
The first distribution of motor vehicle license money from the 1960 tag sales was received by County Auditor Frank Ayres today, totaling 620,014.50 dollars. Ayres said 413,989.50 goes to the county highways and 201,025 to municipalities. Elyria gets 63,920 and Lorain 378,665, with all other districts under 10,000. The distribution is based on registration districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ayres
Ayres
Elyria
Lorain
GOP Rally Set for Lorain County Installation Night
Lorain County Republicans plan the second annual installation of officers at Elyria High School Auditorium Wednesday at 8 p.m. An estimated 500-party members will hear Elizabeth Bell Winter speak on The Talk Ahead for the Republican Party. State Sen. Charles A. Mosher will introduce candidates. write-in efforts for county prosecutor Robert J. Corts are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Republican Club
At & P.m
Elyria High School
Republican Party
Elizabeth Bell Winter
Medina
Ohio Supreme Court
Charles A. Mosher
GOP
Lila Black
Board of Elections
Robert J. Corts
Corts
David R. Goldthorpe
Oberlin Municipal Court
Aide of Northern States Power Dies in Twin Cities
Earl K. Thorgaard 55 vice president and Minneapolis division head for Northern States Power Co died in Minneapolis from injuries after an auto accident near Walker Minnesota last Tuesday. He suffered the fatal injuries Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
APD
Earl K. Thorgaard
Northern States Power Co. J
Walker
Minn
Coast Guard Probes Missing Plane Over Lake Erie
United States Coast Guard crews search Lake Erie near Avon Lake for a small private airplane reported down last night. Boats scoured the area through the night and again this morning with no sign of the craft, and a spokesman said there is no positive proof a plane went down. The report came in about 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
United States Coast Guard
Lake Erie
Avon Lake
Poll Workers School Set For Three Day Lorain County
Lorain County election board begins a three day poll worker training using live role play with real machines. Sessions run at United Polish Club in Lorain and St Paul Hall Elyria with city and county workers to learn procedures before the May 3 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elections Board
Lila Black
Harriette Vanca
Lorain County
Election Board
Lorain
United Polish Club
Northern County Poll
UPC
St Paul Hall
Firelands Singers Win Superior Rating State Finals
A mixed chorus from Firelands High School earned a superior rating in the State finals for high school bands and choirs at Springfield High School. Avon Lake High School’s mixed chorus received the next highest rating of excellent in Columbus. Both county schools were among a four-site finals, grouped by enrollment numbers. Marjorie Howe led Firelands with Ernest Hisey directing Avon Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firelands High School
Springfield
Avon Lake High School
Columbus
Firelands
Avon Lake
Marjorie Howe
Ernest Hisey
Grand Jury To Consider Death Case
Spencer area man Lawrence Wetherbee 46 faces Lorain County grand jury action after an Elyria traffic accident that killed Ida B. Smith 75 in Evansville Tennessee. Wetherbee pleaded innocent to traffic manslaughter, waived preliminary hearing, and bond was set at 1000 dollars. The incident occurred at Cleveland Street and Abbe Road when he tried a left turn in front of an oncoming car.
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Spencer Area
Lorain County
Grand Jury
Acton
Elyria
Lawrence Wetherbee
Rt. 162
Spencer
Frank Wilcox
Wetherbee
Ida B. Smith
Evansville
Tenn
Cleveland St
Abbe Rd
Girl Scout Camping Theme Set for Spring Council Meeting
The Black River Girl Scout Council will hold its Spring Council Meeting at Columbia High School on Wednesday with the theme Camping. Registrations start 7 30 p m and the program begins at 8 00 p m a film Camp Time and Time will be shown plus camping displays and the new plot development plan Mrs E A Huber Amherst is coordinator for the Q A period The Flag Ceremony will be by the North District Mrs George Ullman Amherst leads camp songs Refreshments provided by the Central District Columbia High School sits at the southeast corner of Rt 82 and West River Rd ample parking at the rear with an entrance from the lot
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Black River Girl Scout Council
Columbia High School
E. A. Huber
Amherst
George Ullman
William Stives
Columbia Station
Harold Covault
Lorain
Irving Crooks
Howard Hoxie
Avon Lake
Douglas Keyse
George Butler
Rt. 82
West River Rd
Man Burned At Factory In Critical Condition
William Barton a Lear Romeo Division laboratory technician was burned over more than half his body in an explosion at the plant Friday He remained alive but in critical condition early this afternoon Elyria Memorial Hospital attendants said Charles Branch also severely injured improved to fair Barton and Branch were injured during testing of an aviation fuel pump with JP 4 fuel under simulated high altitude conditions Fire officials said the investigation continues due to building and life hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barton
Lear - Romeo Division
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Charles Branch
North Eaton
Barton
Branch
Arthur Brand
Elyria
W. N. Bates
Ex Eagles Leader Edward Poss to Speak at Aerie 451 Meeting
Edward F. Poss, Toledo aerie secretary and aging State Committee appointee, will be the featured speaker at Aerie 451 FOE’s upcoming regular meeting. Poss is a former grand worthy president and longtime Eagle supporter. The event includes nominations and initiation work by the ritual team led by Charles Boals Sr. The team travels to Wellington May 1 for the Ninth District ritual session.
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Ohio
Aerie 451
F.O.E
Joe Isenberg
Aerie
Edward F. Poss
Toledo Aerie
State Committee On Aging
Michael V. DiSalle
Poss
Toledo Ritual
Isenberg
Charles Boals ,Sr
Judge Nye
Horace H. Nye
Aerve
Wellington
Robert Flynn
Pass
Willis N. Krugman
Two Lorain County Students Earn Superior in Ohio Science Fair
Two Lorain County students Diane Spangler Avon Lake High School and Lois Wilford Midview High School received superior ratings in zoology at the Ohio Academy for Science Fair held at Antioch College. Nationwide county totals include three Elyrians with top ratings, plus several excellent and good ratings across Avon Lake, Berlin Heights and Milan High School participants. Kenneth Bonsell of Avon Lake High School received a plaque as outstanding Ohio high school teacher for guiding five or more projects at district science day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Schools System
Ohio Academy For Science Fair
Antioch College
Diane Spangler
Avon Lake High School
Lois Wilford
Midview High School
Carolyn Cope
Roberta Elzey
Richard Beeson Jr
Albin Abram
Maurice Daniel
David L. Belt
Avon Lake
Dennis Ebach
Bonnie Gleason
Keystone
Berlin Heights
Berlin Heights School
Erie County
Richard iEpahsa
Bruce Burnham
Jack Schulz
Gary Romp
Milan High School
Kenneth Bonsell
Ninth Traffic Law Violation Leads to Jail Time
Elyria man Harry A. Jackson 35 of 1213 Bank Street faced the Municipal Court for the ninth time on traffic charges. He pleaded guilty to driving without a license and admitted he borrowed a car to buy shoes. Judge Frank Wilcox criticized his attitude and imposed a $150 fine plus costs and five days in city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Frank Wilcox
Harry A. Jackson
Bank St
Jackson
Wilcox
Lorain County Cancer Fund Reaches Toward 000 Goal
Lorain County American Cancer Society volunteers collected 16415 this weekend in a door to door drive with totals still counting toward a 20000 county goal. Elyria reports 2300 in an incomplete tally while Avon Lake and other townships contribute varying sums and several areas still report no totals. Approximately 4500 volunteers participated as officials aim to reach 320000 with additional gifts from memorials and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
American Cancer Society
Hildred Brown
Elyria
Grafton Village
Camden Township
Kipton
Huntington Town‘ship
Rochester Township
Village
Brighton Township
Pittsfield Township
Penfield Township
Water Extension Sought for Ridgeville Area
A request to extend the Ridgeville water system to serve 45 customers in the Cook Rd area of Cuyahoga County was sent to Prosecutor Paul J. Mikus for a ruling on legality. The proposal was made by John E. Spadafore allotment developer who said he would install the line and then turn it over to the county. Users would pay Ridgeville water rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeville Water System
Cook Rd
Cuyahoga County
Paul J. Mikus
John E. Spadafore
Parole for Forgery Suspect Receives Probation
Paul Green Jr., 35, of 3055 Wilson Sr Lorain, pleaded guilty to forging four checks totaling about 70 dollars. Judge John D. Pincura warned there will be no second chance while placing him on probation, with potential recommittal for parole violations pending state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Pincura
Paul Green
Jdr
Wilson
Otero
Pineura
New Vis iting Nurse Service Committee Members Join
Three new members Mrs W G Laufman Mrs Majorie Mallow and Rev Martin Mickey were welcomed to three year terms by Dr D E Harrison. The orientation aimed to familiarize them with VNS duties and relationship to Elyria and Lorain County health departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Laufman
Majorie Mallow
Martin Mickey
UHF
D. E. Harrison
Harrison
Huston Prout
Nancy McMurray
Elyria
Lorain County
Dusty Road Residents Face Weeklong Wait For Street Oiling
City officials said bids totaling about 15000 dollars for 100000 gallons of oil will be opened May 3 and awarded soon after. Oil treatment will start once weather and advertising rules allow, with Prospect Street among those in line for dust relief when conditions are right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale C. Kelloge
Prospect St
Avon Lake High Drama Earns Excellent at State One-Act
Avon Lake High School nine member cast earned an excellent rating at the Ohio High School Speech League one act drama contest in Columbus for Diary of Anne Frank. Cast members Nagel and MacQueen named to all state one act. Bolen directed with White as stage manager. Avon Lake won district honors and a superior rating at the district festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake High School
Columbus
Anne Frank
Mary Ann Nagel
Andrew MacQueen
Mr. van Daan
Avon Lake
Miss Nagel
MacQueen
Christine Payne
Ralph Schaeffer
Gary Sanderson
Timothy Snyder
Mary Ann Telatik
Robert Robinson
Dee Eberhart
Robert E. Bolen
Avon Lake Dramatics
Carolyn White
Lorain County
Two City Committees Plan Backlog Cleanup at City Hall
City safety committee meets at 7 followed by streets and sidewalks at 8 30 to tackle minor items. Proposals include a suspected person ordinance and rules on school bus stops fire inspections compensation. Street numbering and sidewalk repair issues also under study.
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Ridgeville
Rev. Chapman
Firelands Singers
Girl Scout
Ralph Fobes
U.S
Joseph Gibbons
Clarence Diedrick
Fobes
East Carlisle
N. W. Smith
Gibbons
Diedrick
Norwood Baumhardt
Eagles
Will
Cancer Fund
Oberlin
Sheffield Village
Amherst Village
Carlisle Township
Wellington Township
Forger
United Health Foundation
Washington Ave
United Health Foundation of Greater Elyria, Inc
Elizabeth Price
Barbara Gubeno
VNS
Unitied Health Foundation
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