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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1960
Page
2
In a rambling column from Oberlin a writer defends ducktails and school dress norms, arguing against bans on hairstyles and fashion while praising student judgment and parental responsibility in shaping grooming choices. The piece touches on uniforms, shirts, jeans, jewelry, and the role of teachers in keeping classes focused.
The Oberlin Board of Education extended Superintendent Robert W. Duncan's contract to three years effective Aug. 1. Social studies teacher Val Sandberg received a one year leave to pursue a masters at Oberlin College. The board accepted the resignations of gym teacher Douglass Smith and primary teacher Nancy Cheshire, both departing the city.
East Cleveland Baptist Church youth join Oberlin area churches for a two day Baptist Youth Fellowship weekend. Activities include worship, panel discussions on belief and "Why be Good" with participants from Nigeria Japan and the U.S. A lacrosse game and a banquet at First Baptist Church cap the day with music by the Oberlin Choraliers.
Lorain resident Victor Voiles started for Tennessee to bring his family home but was delayed by a jug of hard cider and beer. An Oberlin officer stopped him at College and Main and jailed him for driving while under the influence. Voiles pleaded guilty in Municipal Court, fined 250 dollars plus costs, sentenced to three days in county jail, and had his license suspended for a year.
In Oberlin two students faced charges over loud motorcycles dubbed barking bikes. Christopher L. Hiatt defended himself as Officer Peter Conley admitted he may have erred. Judge Goldthorpe postponed ruling until 10 a.m. tomorrow after both sides presented their statements.
Local ad from Select Granite offering monuments and memorials for grave markers. Factory at 180 784 Jackson Street Amherst Ohio. Evert Nylen owner invites inquiries by phone YU 8 8500.
City Manager Richard J. Dunn urges four West College St. property owners with septic tanks to connect to the city sewer. A notice from Lorain County Health Department accompanies the letter, reporting seepage evidence in the area.
Four individuals appeared before Municipal Judge David R. Goldthorpe for motor vehicle violations in Oberlin. Thomas J. Pope paid $10 for running a traffic light, Eugene A. Turrie paid $10 for speeding, Frank Cunningham was fined $15 for passing in an intersection, and David L. Husman paid $5 for failing to license a motorcycle.
Police report holes shot through windows of the new high school under construction between North Park and North Pleasant Streets near the city limits. Investigators say air rifle pellets could have caused the damage but offered no suspects.
Bids opened for water and sewer line construction in the North Professor St Oakland Parkwood area. City Manager Richard J. Dunn notes three contractors bid for work requested by 13 property owners and Oberlin College. The low bid is about $1,000 higher than last year when only one bid was received.
Fashion lines for mothers and daughters sisters and brothers and young men will be modeled at a spring style show at Rust Methodist Church Sunday at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the senior Methodist Youth Fellowship.
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