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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1957
Page
5
In Oberlin a man sat before the judge with two police officers present. A woman beside him and another at the table end watched as charges were listed including driving while intoxicated, driving without a license, reckless operation, and giving false information. He pleaded not guilty claiming two beers. An officer not involved in the case remained nearby.
A man charged with drunk driving and giving false information faced a judge who found him guilty based on witness testimony. He owed about $940 in fines, costs, and damages including $740 for car damage, with no license and expired registration noted.
Polio vaccination for residents of Florham Park and surrounding areas will be offered at the Birmingham School tomorrow from 9 to 11 a.m. by Erie County Health Clinic staff. Pregnant women, children under 19, and those aged up to 19 who are accompanied by a parent may receive shots. A local reunion, troop visit to a ballpark, and 4H club activities are noted, along with updates on the Lorain Telephone Co supervisor hospitalized for two weeks and other community events.
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Marcella Big Crow McClung was hosted by Mrs and Mrs James Miller in Sheffield Lake. Guests included numerous relatives from East Lake Lorain Cleveland Willoughby and other areas. The bride is from Sheffield Lake and the couple wed July 12 at Angola Pine Ridge.
Wakeman soldier Robert Mur dock son of Mr and Mrs Willam Mur dock completed an advanced rifle range and basic training at Fort Knox and Fort Dix The officer earned commendation as a marksman and was assigned as an instructor for driving safety at the base.
Oberlin City Council approved the 1958 expense budget totaling 784383 dollars and authorized submission to the County Budget Commission for 40349.90 dollars. City Manager Weisbrod urged capital improvements, notably storm sewers and street surfacing, while parking was tentatively left for study. An excise tax on city utilities or a per meter charge was discussed as funding options, with a broader public discussion planned for the August 19 meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Portmann hosted a recent visit with sister Mrs. Fred Roemer and relatives from Elyria. Jo Dale Kinsley underwent surgery at St. Joseph Hospital and is back in care after a prior car accident. About 60 attended the Women’s Guild annual picnic at Linwood Park with devotions, music, games, and a noon picnic dinner. Overnight guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Conklin of Poland, Ohio.
A series of notices from Oberlin and surrounding towns includes birth announcements for Megan Hupert Bates at Allen Hospital Oberlin and a daughter for an Angersbach family in Vernon Downs. It also mentions families visiting, church events, and local civic meetings with details about speakers and proposals.
Firelands Junior and Senior High School PTA committees map next year's program after several summer meetings. Officers include Melvin Niggle president and Ellsworth Showalter vice president with district delegates and committee chairs named to handle membership magazines programs social publicity budget hospitality founder’s day and historian duties.
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