Oberlin boards vow to abide by Bible reading ruling
Oberlin school officials say they will follow the US Supreme Court decision banning Bible reading and the Lords Prayer in classrooms. The board supports enforcing the law, urges teachers and administrators to strengthen democratic ideals, and outlines state education goals emphasizing Americanism and citizenship while addressing totalitarian ideologies.
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Board of Education
Supreme Court
State Board of Education
Boards of Education
Robert W Duncan
Poly
RH Chamberlin
Duncan
Robert Dixon
Dixon
Chamberlain
Cramberlain
US Supreme Court
State Resolution Boards of Education
State Boards
Iys
Oberlin school levy on ballot renews five years
Oberlin voters will decide on a 3 mill school levy renewal for five years to fund choral and instrumental instruction, library, home economics, industrial arts, and practice rooms. Two insurance contracts were approved to expand risk coverage for the high and elementary schools, with plans for a gymnasium and music department upgrades costing about 500 thousand dollars.
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Oberlin
Atn
Wath
Robert W Duncan
Pre- Pioneer Insurance Co
Jun
David Ward
Ward, Schneid
Wilam Spencer
Motorists Mutual
Or Seals
Reading capability testing considered
Oberlin boards weigh a proposal to test all junior and senior high students for reading abilities at no cost. R B Adams of the National Reading Research Foundation says eighth to twelfth graders scored above national norms in speed and comprehension on initial tests, but comprehension dropped in a follow up. the board wants guidance from counselors and psychologists before deciding.
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Oberlin
Board of Education
R. B. Adams
National Reading Research Foundation
Cleveland
Robert Duncan
Adams
George Hoover
Oberlin approves new school contracts and staff
The Oberlin school board approved hires for a special education teacher Isabelle D MecRoberts at 4800 a year and intern psychologist Judith Ann Jackson at 2765 a year plus custodian bus driver George Rosenthal at 4899 a year. A Crawford Frozen Novelties vending contract was set for the high school. The district will join Lorain Board of Education for non-resident deaf and blind pupils, fund 750 for bus drivers' physicals, and adopt a 40 hour work week.
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Oberlin
Isabelle D MecRoberts
South Main St
Kent State University
Judith Ann Jackson
Kent
Kent State
George Rosenthal
Kimberly Circle
Crawford Frozen Novelties Co
L Andhi Guices
Lorain Board of Education
Yesteryear in the News Highlights Local Districts and Services
Voters in the new Midview School District faced no chance to vote on a high school as a fall bond issue moves forward with a two year build timeline if approved. Avon and North Ridgeville cooperated on waterline routing after a council resolution, while Lorain Goodwill Industries opened a branch at 305 East Fuver Street to aid the handicapped and needy. About 500 letters informed citizens of the formation of the Lorain County Crime Commission by J Edgar Hoover’s recommendation, with directors serving without pay. City officials noted 14 streets totaling over three miles paved since last fall at a cost of 137000, amid mixed remarks after Ely property purchase for school use triggered a $2000 tax payment to the city.
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Midview Board of Education
Avon
Ridgeville
Avon Council
North Ridgeville
Lorain Goodwill Industries
East Fuver St
Goodwill Industries
Themas
Lorain County
Crme Commission
J Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigion
Ely
Woodford Ave
West River
Grader Stuck Between Grader and Yellow Jackets in Husker Village
In SOUTH AMHERST Alan Husker, operator of the village grader, faced an unusual problem as yellow jackets swarmed the parked machine. He stood up to eat after sitting, sparking a tense standoff with Councilman James who refused to reveal details of an injury. The grader remains in place until the insects depart or conflict ends.
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South Amherst
Alan
Digger
Husker Village
Yellow Jackets
Hysker
Counalman James
Chaice
Partition of land suit filed in Erie County
In Erie County Court yesterday Elizabeth Rothe of Gitfard Road Birmingham and Elmer Fe Clary of 405 Shape Avenue Amherst filed a partition of land and related renelattion in Florence Township. Lead defendants include Gertrude Weber Wake man George Clary Toledo State Hospital Mark E Clary Wakeman and Clifford Clary Columbus. Plaintiffs claim one sixth interest in the Florence Township property.
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Elizabeth Rothe
Gitfard
Birmingham
Elmer FE. Clary
Shape Ave
Amherst
Ene County Common Pleas Court
Gertrude Weber
Wakeman
George Clary
Toledo State Hospital
Mark E Clary
RD J
Clifford Clary
Columbus
Florence Township
Oberlin Municipal Court Hears Multiple License Violations
Stella Luckett of Vermilion on Clairmont Road charged for harboring an unlicensed dog and fined five dollars. Danny Belzer cited for license issue and fined five dollars. Charles Taylor of Belvedere Tennessee assessed fifteen dollar fine for failure to yield the right of way.
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Stella Luckett
Clairmont Rd
Vermilion
Danny Belzer
Clarmont
Charles Taylor
Belvedere
Two fined for out of season deer shots in Vermilion
John Balmell of rural Vermilion pleaded guilty to killing two deer on July 13 and 14 in Vermilion Township. He was fined 400 dollars plus costs with 100 suspended and a one year hunting prohibition. Earl Harris of rural Vermilion also faced a wildlife charge for attempting to shoot out of season on July 14 and was fined 100 dollars plus costs with 50 suspended. The frozen meal was confiscated. Acting Judge Ralph Pisano presiding at Vermilion County Court in Milan.
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Milan
Evie
Jas
Patrick Balmell
Haris
Ralph Pisano
Huron
Bre
Paul Work
Vandalism alarms Amherst school board member report
S Amherst school board member reports vandalism and seeks police protection as Oakdale Avenue Oak Street and part of Maroy Drive are proposed for dedication as streets. The mayor promises investigation while the council considers an ordinance on street dedication and distances to be measured in a Monday inspection.
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Jack E .Walker
Oakdale Ave
Oak St
Maroy Dr
Virg
Miler
Marcy Dr
Vengin
Oakdale Avenue
Oberlin approves French texts for junior high
Oberlin School Board approved seven French course texts for the sixth to ninth grades upon the recommendation of Superintendent Robert W Duncan. The items include Petites Conversations, Nouvelles Conversations, and Grammaire Francaise volumes for different grades. The board also authorized $120 for a fire code upgrade and $70 for two delegates to a One State conference. Hart Construction Co was approved to resurface Annis Road for about $700. The Women’s Guild of St Johns United Church of Christ may use the town hall for a bake sale on Aug 24, and town hall use for voter registration from noon to pm Sept 21 was approved.
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Oberlin
Robert W Duncan
Aujourd'hu
Grammaire Francaise
Grammaire
Other Action Council
Hart Construction Co
Annis
Russa Rd
Women's Guild of
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