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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1979
Page
7
Dozens of Elyria area obituaries note the deaths of Gladys Podley 88 longtime kindergarten teacher in Elyria and Lorain area residents including William Elms Leona Gardner Louis Rau Jessica and others. The notices detail birthplaces residences service times funerals burial places and contributing organizations across multiple area funeral homes.
Mrs Leona Ae Gardner of One Gold Star Dye Long Beach California died. Survived by husband John daughter Mrs LaVerne Gawlik. Friends may call Reichlin Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m. Services Saturday at 1 p m in the funeral home. Burial Elmwood Cemetery Lorain.
A 27 year old Elyria man Michael D Norris died when he lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown into a utility pole on the I 71 southbound entrance ramp from Pearl Road in Middleburg Heights. The crash occurred at about 2 40 a m and the cause remains under investigation by the Ohio Highway Patrol and the coroner after an autopsy.
In Cleveland a Horvitz trial witness, Jerry A. Leak of Ernst and Whitney, cross examines over the Horvitz Trust. He says the Horvitz firms used a tax based system not generally accepted, yet valid. Kane’s role is questioned and disputes over trusteeship continue.
Mrs. Audrey Hageman and Mr. Earl Myers won the Site Beautiful contest at Pikewood Manor for exceptional landscaping and appearance. Judges included Glenn Pomeroy and Lloyd Kinney along with Gordon Bell from Elyria Health Department. Second prize went to Blanche Kalesky, third to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brill, with several honorable mentions for other residents.
Residents at a public hearing weighed four proposals for a new village hall or remodeling the current site. Costs range from 78,300 to 322,500 dollars, with plans including a new 4,886 square foot facility, renovations with a police station, and a combined police and admin hall with a senior center. Mayor Kenneth Jones noted ongoing debate and emphasis on public input as officials rely on about 94,000 available unencumbered dollars after allocating 50,000 to the South Pyle Road project.
Lorain County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks will urge NOACA to deny federal funding for two park district land purchases in Brownhelm and Carlisle Townships. One request seeks 59 000 for 37 acres along the Vermilion River. The Carlisle request seeks 665 000 for 133 acres affecting Russia, Carlisle and Elyria townships for camping and open space preservation.
Lorain OAPSE field representative Herb Moss blasted the school board for negotiating through the press after a 7.6 percent immediate raise proposal for cafeteria and cleaning staff, while CAPSE seeks 16.2 percent. Both sides planned to return to the table as impasse ended. The district outlined annual increases of 7.6, 8.8, and 8.1 percent, with beginning pay rising from 2.65 to 2.85 per hour, whereas CAPSE seeks 3.08.
New London High and elementary schools prepare for the upcoming term with a tight budget amid higher energy costs and inflation. Superintendent Howard Dulmage notes no major program changes but adds a focus on maintaining the status quo while new computer science and map and globe skills classes are funded by federal grants. Renovations include cafeteria tile, new carpeting, and updated textbooks, with roof work delayed by damp weather.
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