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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1958
Page
5
A father recounts the 1958 Lorain County Fair final day with daughter Dawn. They explore livestock barns, ride the merry go round and ferris wheel, eat treats, and struggle with tickets and costs, ending with a CT booth stop and Dawn's playful request for a horse on a stick.
A dull weather picture dominated early Saturday as drizzle and light showers touched the Upper Mississippi Valley Rockies Central Plains and Northwest. Cool unsettled air north of the Rockies while warmth lingered in the South.
At the county fair goats captivate children who prefer amiable goats over ponies and celts. The goat tent welcomes juvenile attention while ponies show occasional nips. The 1958 fair adds 4H Horsemanship tents with horses but goats remain the crowd favorite.
City building inspector James Seres says the Black River Girl Scouts Hilltop House on Gulf Road is unfit for assembly or habitation. The old farmhouse on city land rented to the Scouts needs extensive repairs and upgrades to wiring, structure, lighting, and egress.
Naples listeners crowned Rev. James Bishop of Grace Lutheran Church winner after he identified the contest sound as a slot machine whirr. He insisted the victory came by luck.
In Cleveland area hearings, Willie Gene Glass, 34, of 720 West 18th St., pleaded guilty to unarmed robbery at High Hat Confectionery in Woodford Ave. He received a one to 25 year sentence after a plea agreed with Assistant Prosecutor J. William McCray. Glass had wielded a knife during the robbery that netted $26. Other indicted men faced charges including auto theft, rape cases, and mental health proceedings for disposition.
In Hinton West Virginia a black snake tangled with a live wire triggering a short circuit that cut power to about 115 residents in Meadow Creek for several hours. In Landrum South Carolina trucker John B Hicks of Highland Michigan said he cracked up 30000 eggs in a Friday crash and told medics of prior egg cargo losses in Canada and Ohio.
About 150 salaried and 15 non union hourly workers at Elyria’s Brown Lipe & Cha pin Division of General Motors will get cost of living increases effective Sept 1. UAW members lack a boost due to no contract, while non union hourly workers gain one cent an hour.
Four people were injured in a two car collision at the intersection of Routes 58 and 254 at 8 25 p m yesterday. Bobby Curtis Six 21 of Princeton W Va and D B O Bryan 30 of Princeton were taken to Amherst Hospital with head bruises and a concussion and a forehead cut respectively. Martha J Wagner 17 of Amherst drove the other car and was treated for leg and nose injuries. passenger Jerry Wilker 18 of Amherst suffered multiple abrasions. The patrol said Six westbound on Route 254 stopped then pulled out in front of Wagner's northbound car.
For 24 hours ending at 9 a m pollen count in Elyria Lorain area shows 137 in Elyria and 198 in Lorain indicating varying pollen levels across the region.
Ronald A. Bakalar 38 of Lakewood faces a traffic manslaughter charge in the death of 55 year old John Mitchhart of Brooklyn. The 1958 convertible collided head on with Mitchhart’s car on Hallover Road near Route 303 as Bakalar and two passengers were en route to the Wellington fair. Mitchhart died at the scene. Bakalar and passengers were treated at Oberlin Hospital.
An Elyria motorist Lewis W. Huber 46 of 464 Cleveland Street was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for chest injuries and facial cuts after his 1958 car fell asleep and struck a utility pole on Burns Road. Damages to the car were about 700 dollars.
In Sullivan area Ashland County a special election on August 29 will decide whether six farm families join Nankin School District, possibly setting a vote cost of 7.50 to 10 dollars. Thirteen residents are eligible, with one absentee voter. The move follows the loss of a petition during court actions and aims to formalize the transfer of remaining territory. Voting will be at Naalda with one precinct open. two judges and two clerks serve, totaling near 100 dollars in costs including advertising and ballots. A majority vote will settle the issue, with secrecy of results implied.
The Public Utilities Commission found Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co overestimated its valuation by more than 27 million dollars in its base for a five percent rate increase sought for Avon Lake. CET estimated base 480.1 million. engineers put 452.7 million. Hearing set within 40 days, case expected within three months.
Huron Rotary Club won first prize in a Moat parade opening the three day Huron Homecoming. The event celebrates the new $1 million high school, the Yacht Club Regatta and a visit by the U S S Hollidaysburg. Mari lyn Keith was crowned homecoming queen. General Frank P Lahm received a Chamber plaque.
Delegates from Lorain, Cleveland, Huron, Fairport and Toledo docks will meet at the Huron American Legion to reactivate the Lake Erie Council under District 50 United Mine Workers Marine Division. Local 13612 of Lorain will participate as 52 hour week recall terms are debated.
Two men Stanley Sharkey of Avon and Andrew Kakos of Lorain were detained at Temple Recreation on Broad Street and East Avenue for gambling. Police found racing forms but no betting slips. They were released after Assistant City Solicitor John Howard ruled there was insufficient evidence. Detective Joseph Kristoff led the routine probe under Police Chief Maurice C. Flood.
A 71 year old widow with diabetes faces a five month hospital stay and medical bills after illness and surgery. Blue Cross covers limited care, leaving her to pay medications from a small monthly income. Public support via the United Fund of Greater Elyria funds essential treatment and medication. Funds drive the annual campaign starting Oct 20.
Richard Laux for Grady Sexton filed a motion in tyna Municipal Court seeking dismissal of a charge of suspicious person on constitutional grounds. Acting Judge Tuchard F. Baird aims to hear the ordinance challenge after Judge Frank Wilcox rules. Duvall pleaded guilty to petty larceny for stealing two hubcaps worth $24. fined $50 and five days in jail with jail term suspended. Hubcaps were found in Duvall's car after police sparked complaints of two men acting suspiciously on Chestnut St.
Federal mediator Walter Wagoner met with Imber and Management negotiators to review both sides positions and plan another meeting. Mechanics Educational Society Locals 15-18 said no progress and noted no change in positions after yesterday's talks. Local 89 workers observe picketing while salaried staff and guards keep working as wage and contract landusige remain disputed.
Avon Lake Marvin R. Marks 46 of Avon Lake Harborshop is slated for a hearing in Oberlin Municipal Court on a DWI charge after his car collided with a Grace Radke 35 of Amherst on Rt 58 near Rt 20. No injuries occurred. Radke’s vehicle sustained moderate damage and Marks’ heavy damage.
The famed lady in black and hundreds of fans were set to attend memorial services for Rudolph Valentino at Hollywood Memorial Cemetery. The identity of the mysterious figure remains unknown, and she has attended every service since his death 31 years ago.
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