Fifteen Democrats Seek Nominations In Local Primaries
In Elyria 15 of 33 Democrats seek nominations for three council seats in Tuesday primaries. Incumbents and newcomers compete for at large and ward posts with Kathleen Lysaght as the sole woman candidate. Several names remain unopposed for November ballots, including Mayor Keys and Council President Horm. No Democratic candidates filed for city treasurer or auditor.
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Elyria
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Charles Vo Neeson
Fred Ruth
Republic Bn
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Misa Ot Grant Rees
Relecton
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WeCras
Victor Fo Stewart
Counetm
Richard Ho Horace
Section Board
Stewart
Kathleen M. Lysaght
Garford Ave
Elyria High School
Wilcox Business College
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Eliic
St. Mary Catholic Church
Elyria Mayoral and Council Races Highlight Local Campaigns
Elyria voters face a slate of Democratic and Republican hopefuls in local races led by Mayor Grink Keys seeking a second term. Candidates include Alty James P. Horn for council president, Atty. J. William McCray for city solicitor, Ben Golecen and Kath leen Lysaght for at large council seats, plus veteran councilman Walter Visniski and incumbent John P. B. Ligas seeking reelection to council at large.
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Elyria
Walter W. Visniski
Visniski
Wisniski
Western Automatic Machine Screw Co
Foster Ave
In Community Chest
Ground Observer Corps
Soucetor
First Ward
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Ben John
Kathuen
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W. Ward
Keys Horn McCray
Golechen Lugas Aysaght
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Lord Podley
Baird Christensen Decker Kelloge
O'Donnell
Primary turnout looming for Elyria voters
Elyria voters face a Tuesday primary with about 12 670 registered. Past data show low participation. in 1933 only 15 percent voted, with 14 931 registered in 1953 and 2 179 casting for the combined party vote. Leaders urge higher turnout to shape the November tickets.
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Victor Stewart Wins First Ward Nomination Bid
Victor Stewart, veteran and longtime First Ward figure, seeks re election after completing his first term. He faces a May Democratic primary challenge and three Republican contenders for the November race. Stewart, a church member and utilities committee chair, and his wife Helen have four children.
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Commell’s Utilities
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Ward council race details in Braddock area contested nominations
The piece outlines ward council races with candidates from Second Fourth and Third Wards. It notes Peter Wid entering a second bid for Second Ward, Aloysius Lotter in Fourth Ward primaries, Richard Horace seeking the Third Ward seat, and Fred Ruth competing in Fourth Ward. It mentions party affiliations, occupations, and local group ties.
Fifth Ward Candidate Seeks Independent Council Seat
A prominent young Baltimore attorney Joseph Cirigthine of 211 15th St seeks the Fifth Ward council seat currently held by an Independent. Cirigthine is the only Democrat in the Ward primary, claims 1938 service, and holds degrees from Western Reserve University and Baldwin Wallace College. He and his wife Vilma are parents of a son.
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James P. Horn
Elyria Township
Council
Xoventher Horn
Kenneth Lord
Horn
Western Reserve University
Ohio State University
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Nancy
High St
Ben Golecen
Caroline Sr
Cornerspan
Golechen
Elyria High School
Bendit- Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Co
United Automobile Workers
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Sheldon
Goleden
John PB. Ligas
Lugas
Elyrix
Case School of Applied Science
St. John's College
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Philippines
U.S. Naval Construction Battalion
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Charles Vi Neeson
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Seeson
Bendix West
Vittst
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Reeson
Duquesne University
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East River St
Bivrie Atetorney
Joseph Cirigthine
15Th St
Eith
Cini
Kitty Ward
Waldwin Wallace College
Clingtane
Vilma
Claycomb Seeks Second Term As Sixth Ward Councilman
Harry F. Claycomb 44 of 124 Courtland St plans a second term after winning the May Democratic primary with no intra party opposition. A life long Elyrian and National Tube Co. employee he chairs the badges parks and recreation committee and has 16 daughters one son and a wife. He faces a Republican opponent in November.
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Third Ward
Richard WH
Horace
Europe
Ian Hetong
Fourth Ward
Moe
Fred C. Ruth
Elyria
Huth
Fourth St
Man Hem
Amherst
County Commissioners
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Charles PooNeesen
Harry F. Claycomb
Courtland St
Claycomb
National Tube Co
Nancy
Carole
Hack
Council
Badges
Parks and Recreation Committee
Cominiitees
Spare voting machines kept ready in Lorain County
Lorain County election officials maintain two spare voting machines at all times to cover any breakdowns. In heavy voting years like the last general election, two machines are placed in each troubled precinct to prevent delays, with fifty nine precincts receiving two machines that election.
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Editorial endorses May 3 primary candidates for mayor and council
The Chronicle-Telegram announces dual party endorsements for the upcoming May 3 primary. It recommends Democratic nominees for mayor Grant Keys and council president James P. Horn, notes unopposed races, and lists nominees for treasurer solicitor and six ward seats with named candidates for each position.
Counting Of Ballots Follows Careful Plan
Election workers and board officials execute a careful post voting process. After booths close, machines are sealed and back doors opened to read totals. Judges call the numbers to clerks who enter them on return sheets, then roles reverse and totals are verified. Absentee ballots are added to final tallies.
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Jdoral
Election Board
Balloting by voting machines speeds up Elyria votes
Voters in Elyria cast ballots by machines across 37 precincts with two tally crews from opposing parties verifying figures. After sealing curtains, voters select one candidate per office, turning down pointers to cast a vote and pulling a lever to close curtains and record totals.
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Elyria
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