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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

Page

20

Lorain Board Seeks 32-Mill Increase and 15-Mill Levy

Lorain school board asks voters to approve a 32-mill city tax hike and a 15 and a 10 mill operating levy set to run for 10 years. The plan, tied to Admiral King High School construction and ongoing operations, could raise about 3.46 million annually with the 15-mill package, while a new state law allows an indefinite 10-mill levy. If all bond issues pass, the effective tax rate could rise to about 37 mills, affecting property taxes for residents.

John Cravec Lron Stridig Board of Edu C. V. Province Tig Lrat Gheen Ae County Board of Elections Lorain Sues Joseph Mitock

Adult School Chief's Job Rejected

LORAIN The Board of Education rejected adding a fourth director to the central city public school system. Dr John Evans said a $15 000 survey report ignored the director of adult education post, hoping to create it for Max Lerner. Board member Vincent Glorio opposed. three other directorships were approved. A $33 500 transfer from the contingency fund funds survey payments to a Columbus firm.

Lorain City Publi School Board of Education John Evans Max Lerner Vincent Glorioso Emerson B. Lindamond Nelson L. Sutherland Clyde R Scott Contingency Fund Columbus

Lorain Board Hires Five Teachers and Staff Changes

The Lorain board of education hired five teachers Peter Gal Emily Sayles George E John H Bourassa and Lula Ross and appointed assistant principal James F Aten to Lorain High School to fill a vacancy from Richard Ackerman transfer to Admiral King Ackerman moved to AKHS per Supt Evans Also 23 substitute teachers were hired for 1961 62 with 11 for secondary and 12 for elementary education One more art teacher and one more first grade teacher are still needed to complete the professional staff.

Lorain Board of Education Peter Gal Emily Sayles Gergee E. John H. Bourassa Lula Ross James F. Aten Aten Lorain High School Richard Ackerman Admiral King Ackerman AKHS

Columbia Club Hosts Corn Roast and Kiwanis Meeting

The Columbia Station Kiwanis Club met at the Joseph Madak residence on Poyalton Rd for a corn roast. Seventeen members attended last week, with seven at the division meeting where Ebbe Wind was nominated for lieutenant governor of the 13th Division. Nominations for officers to be elected on Sept 7 will be accepted from the floor at the next gathering.

Columbia Joseph Madak Poyalton Rd Columbia Station Kiwanis Club Ebbe Wind Columbia Club Leutenant

Toledo Cash Grain Prices Report

UPI listing from Toledo showing cash grain quotes: Wheat No 2 soft red 1.89 to 1.90, No 2 soft white 1.88 to 1.89. Corn No 2 yellow 1.09 to 1.10. Oats No 2 white 0.65 to 0.67. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.37 to 2.58 per bushel.

Toledo UPI New York

Navy Band Planned for Admiral King High School Dedication

Lorain officials said a Navy band will perform at the dedication of Admiral King High School on October 29. School Board President John Tender, who leads the dedication committee, announced the invitation of Paul B. BeLLiew, Under Secretary of the Navy, as a speaker. A Navy wire confirmed the band’s participation.

Loralin Navy Admiral King High School John Tender Tender Lorain Citzens Paul B. BeLiew

Two Hurt After Avon Vehicle Collision

A car struck a stopped truck with lights out on Center Rd Avon injuring David Robertson 21 of Avon Lake and Donna Webber 31 of Avett Bake. Both were treated at Joseph Hospital Lorain and released. Driver of truck John D Bissett 19 Waynesburg Pa cited for operating a vehicle with lights out.

Avon Center Rd David Robertson Englewood Dr Avon Lake Ffor Donna Webber Moorewood Ave Avett Joseph Hospital Lorrain Robertson John D. Bissett Waynesburg Bissett

Little Chats On Public Notice By James E Pollard

James E Pollard reflects on public notices and legal quirks that mislead laymen. A man sent a payment via a broker who went bankrupt, causing his name to appear as a delinquent taxpayer despite innocence, highlighting how technicalities in notices can affect reputations.

James E. Pollard

Work-shy man jailed after quitting $25-a-week job

In Salford England Ene Tishe faced magistrates Friday for walkout after only ten minutes on a $25-a-week job. The trial labeled him work-shy as he declined further assignments and appeared uncooperative with authorities. The court set proceedings to determine next steps in the employment matter.

Salford England UPI Ene Tishe

Hurt Slight In 2-Car Crash In Lorain

Three Lakewood men were hospitalized after a two car crash at Leavitt Ra. and West Erie Ave. All were treated at St. Joseph Hospital and released. Injured were Mike Kapur 68 Joseph Paris 33 and Michael Faris 67. Anna Horr 77 of Washington DC drove the other car and was not injured. She was charged with failure to yield the right of way.

Lorain Lakewood Leavitt Ra West Erie Ave St. Joseph Hospital Mike Kapur Joseph Paris Michael Faris Joseph Faris Anna Horr Washington D. C Horn Faris

Trucker Horvath Fined for Unsafe Vehicle in Elyma Court

Peter H. Horvath, 320 Lewell St, blamed his employer for truck condition but was fined $15 and costs in Elyma Municipal Court by Judge Frank M. Wilcox after pleading no contest. Patrolman cited six violations mainly lighting. Horvath said he was a victim of circumstances. case stemmed from Rt. 24 stop Thursday.

Elyma Frank M. Wilcox Peter H. Horvath Lewell St Horvath Horswath

Defense Cuts Fine On Parking Ticket Charge

Elyria woman Geraldine Dennis was fined five dollars with costs in Elyria Municipal Court for a parking ticket issued March 23. She claimed she did not know of the ticket as she and her husband had moved after a March 8 fire damaged their home and that mail service was poor.

Elyria Geraldine Dennis Elmwood Dr Elyria 7 Dennis

Neeson appoints woman coordinator for mayoral campaign

Democrat Charles Neeson named Mrs. Vernon Bell of Canterbury Road to coordinate women's activities in his mayoral bid. Bell, a mother of four, has ties to the Elyria Democratic Women’s Club and the Ohio Federation of Democratic Women and has been active in YWCA, PTA, and community drives.

Charles VY

Bloom er Girl Wins Hearts in Civil War Comedy at N Music

The lighthearted romantic comedy Bloomer Girl opens a two week run at N Music arrival Monday. It follows a Northern girl who loves a Southern boy and juggles romance with Women’s rights, the Underground Railroad, and hoop skirts versus bloomers. Monte Amundsen stars. prior credits include Cinderella and Fledermaus. Performances run Monday through Saturday at 8:30 pm and Sunday at 7:32 pm. Tickets are at the Eva Men’s Shop.

N Music Hoop Skins Bloomers Monte Amundsen Fledermaus Eivma

Traffic crash damage suits total $66 268

Two suits filed by Chester C Campbell of Norwalk and Nova CampB against Jack H Rud of Concord tre named defendant claim damages from a traffic crash. Campbell seeks $51,043 while Nova Campbell sues for $30,427. The plaintiffs were traveling on a trek when the incident occurred.

Jack H Rud Concord Tre Sn Tao Chester C Campbel Norwalk Way Nova Camp Bec Campbells Ave. m2 Mae ‘Sim

Arraignment Set In Shooting Case

Virgil Fraker of 13T Blac Cr as to be arraigned on a charge of assault and battery on Friday after a shooting Friday morning. Fraker is free on 200 dollar bond. LeRoy McNear, 53, of 12 North Lagan St, was shot near the Bug Casno Tavern on Woodford Ave. McNear’s condition at Elyraa Mememe Hospital is listed as critical today.

Virgil Fraker Fraker LeRoy McNear North Lagan St Bug Casno Tavern Woodford Ave McNear Elyraa Mememe Hospital Farr H Way

How to Remove Wallpaper Efficiently and Safely

This guide explains sealing and softening wallpaper paste with water or special compounds to loosen the paper. It covers methods from simple sponge or spray water to using an electro steamer for large jobs and warns to avoid damaging plaster or gypsum walls while peeling with a putty knife.

Home Building Deal Broken and Suit Charges

Myron Burgess files suit against Ford and Irman Alsberg for $1,830 damages alleging breach of contract in building a new dyeing facility. Petition states the defendants were to construct a new dyeing for $21,400 and take Burgess's property in trade for $6,500, with a deed to the property also sought.

Myron Burgess Pyke Prudeevite Agaist Ford Irman Alsberg Otten Ra North Ridge Vile

UN Assembly votes amid abstentions on Bizerte crisis

The United Nations General Assembly, after a five day session, saw 30 nations abstain including France and Tunisia while nine NATO allies and others backed the U S backed push. Adlai Stevenson warned the resolution could slow a swift Bizerte solution as France boycotted the session and African French members sided with the Afro-Asian sponsored measure.

United Nations N.Y UPD Yugoslavia United Nations General Air Coast Niger Isources Thesembly Stevenson Tunisia United the Berlin France U.S Adlai Stevenson United States Bizerte Norway Denmark Iceland NATO

Ex Marine Seeks Soviet Move After Local Setbacks

Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Friday ex Marine Lloyd Hatch visits Soviet embassy in Washington via call from his Ohio home. Hatch a World War II veteran plans to emigrate to the Soviet Union to secure his children's future. He cites politics and prejudice blocking civil service work while noting a police record and false statements on applications. Soviet embassy spokesman said no appointment request had been received.

Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Lloyd M. Hatch Washington Hatch Russia James Sheffield Curtis Iwo Jima Guam Soviet Union

Razing Of Hotel Scheduled

The old Weddell House at 1434 West Sixth Street will be razed September 5 by Broadway Wrecking Co. The building, tied to a plan to move furniture to Elyria Brown Hotel, collapsed earthward during prewrecking, flooding the Hudson and damaging river banks near West Point. No injuries reported. a parking lot will replace the hotel.

Weddell House Cleveland Broadway Wrecking Co West Sixth St Lincoln Woods E. H. Woods Elyria Old Brown Hotel Elyria West Point UPI Hudson Brown Lincoln Room Hvo U.S Academy Cold Spring Midwest New York Cen Military Academy

Elyria Firemen Douse Kitchen Blaze at West Ridge Road

Elyria Township firemen answered a 1 a.m. call to the Louis E. Birkline home on West Ridge Road to extinguish a kitchen fire. Cause traced to a faulty built-in stove. Damage limited to the stove and surrounding area.

Elyria Township Lous E. Birkline West Ridge Rd

Boy's Leg Breaks In Bike Mishap In Lorain

Four year old Julio Rodriguez Jr was run over by a red bike yesterday while playing near his home at 3025 Glade Ave Lorain His right leg was fractured He was treated and released from St Joseph Hospital Police said his brother Samuel identified an older boy on a red bicycle as the operator but did not know the name and would recognize him on sight

Lorain Julio Rodriguez Jr Julio Julio Rodriguez Glade Ave St. Joseph Hospital Samuel

Titles For Wrong Auto Patrol Says

State highway patrolmen yesterday charged an 18 year old Lorain man with failure to file for a ride on a car. Alfred A Emery 2814 Riverside Dr displayed a license issued to a different vehicle when his car was stopped on West Ridge Rd north of the Nickel Plate railroad crossing. Also charged were Fred F Laverree 34 Ashtabula speeding Ernest Brewer 35 Cleveland overlength Charles O Fair 2 of WT Lake Ave speeding and Tinker D Edmonds 28 of St Albans no tail lights.

Lorain Alfred A. Emery Riverside Dr West Ridge Rd Nickel Plate Railroad Fred F. Laverree Ashtabula Ernest Brewer Cleveland Charles O. Fair

Rochester Couple Mark 25th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank Wheeler plan an open house Sunday at their Gregs Rd Rochester home to celebrate 25 years of marriage. Ada Ledyard and Frank Wheeler of Lorain wed Aug 17 1936 in Monroe. Wheeler is a Rochester resident and former city official. Mrs Wheeler is a lifelong Rochester resident and church member.

Rochester Frank Wheeler Wall Gregs Rd Sass Tueces Ab“it Lod Ada Ledyard Frank Wheeler Lorain Butson Methodist Church Monroe Wheeler Rochester Methodist Church

Talbert On Mike No Space Effects

MOSCOW Gherman Titov told a Soviet television audience that his 17 months in space did not affect him physically. NEW YORK Former the earth in a space capsule did steams champion Bully Talbert and veteran sportscaster Bill Stein will be the commentators for NBC TV's two ray color coverage of the National Singles at Forest Hills September 9 and 10. Titov's statements follow his exam results and reassure none of his bodily changes.

Moscow UPI Gherman Titov New York Bully Talbert Bill Stein Nbc-Tv Forest Hills Cosmos

Porch Hit Blamed on Children With Matches

Fire damaged the front porch of a home at 247 Winckles St yesterday at 11 30 am. Flames reportedly started by children with matches and a can of paint thinner, damaging flooring ceiling siding railing trellis and nearby bushes. The house is owned by the estate of E. J. Handyside, with the first floor vacant and Mrs Rosalee Tanner living on the second floor.

Winckles St SE. J. Handyside Rosalee Tanner

Driver Cited After Collision on RL 112 East

Patricia Gardner, 25, West, cited for operating without a license after her car collided with George W. Walker, 43, Cleveland, on RL 112 east of Cowley Rd as he turned into a model home driveway. A second crash on Rt 76 south of Belden destroyed a 1955 car driven by Frank J. Taylor, 20, Cleveland, when it ran into a ditch on a road under construction.

Patricia Gardner West Sherifs Deputies Cowley Rd George W. Walker Cleveland Rt. 76 Belden Frank J Taylor

400 Drawn for Sept 11 Jury Service

Four hundred electors were drawn from the jury wheel yesterday for possible jury duty during the September term of common pleas court. The first 15 names withdrawn will be grand jurors. the rest form the pool for petit jurors as needed.

Common Pews Court Clerk of Courts H. E. Aga'é

Aussies In Field At Forest Hills Debut

Wimbledon champion Rod Laver and Australian Roy Emerson will compete in the National singles tennis tournament at Forest Hills beginning September 1. The lineup marks a strong Australian presence in the event and promises high competition.

New York UPD Rod Laver Roy Emerson Forest Hall

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