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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1958
Page
5
General salary reductions for the white collar workforce at American Ship Building Co four strikebound yards take effect Monday. The company will not pay September hospitalization surgical plan premiums for strikers.
Twenty five students enrolled in the inaugural Practical Nursing School of Elyria begin a 10 month program at Elyria High School on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Tuition and supplies are available beforehand at the Washington Building. Final eight months of instruction occur at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Instructors include Mrs. Lawrence Morehart, Mrs. James Jewell, and Miss Laurine Gullettte. The advisory committee met to review progress and program approval by the Ohio Department of Education and the state Board of Nursing. The 25 members include residents from Elyria and Amherst, LaGrange, Oberlin, and nearby areas.
A Lorain County prosecutor and Ridgeville Township trustees failed to align on a petition copy delaying a vote on incorporating Ridgeville Township. Trustees plan to return at 8 a.m. today in Town Hall with a vote likely to place the issue on the November ballot. The township covers 23.2 acres with a population around 7,109 and a assessed value of about 12.6 million dollars, meeting the required thresholds for incorporation.
A company spokesman announced wage reductions due to the strike affecting about 300 employees. Executives will see 20 percent cuts with no hours reduction, while most salaried staff face 20 to 50 percent cuts. A three day week is planned for some, with others working four days paid for five. Hospitalization premiums will be paid by workers unless the strike ends before Oct 1. The strike began after July 31 contract expirations and involved seven craft unions plus the IAM. Major disputes center on job classification changes and wages.
LORAIN A M Pollock assistant manager of Employes Transit Line Inc said new school student fares for Lorain and Elyma take effect Monday. City council approved the changes last May during contract talks. Children under 12 can buy five tokens for 61 cents or ride for 15 cents. Tokens are valid any time. Students over 12 pay adult rates except on school days 7 am to 5 pm when those 12 and over may buy five tokens for 60 cents or pay 15 cents with a school ID. Present rates are five tokens for 45 cents and 10 cents cash.
Lorain Mayor Jaworski asks service and civic clubs to back the Cleveland Indians. He will lead a group to attend the Sept 10 game against the New York Yankees in Cleveland to counter rumors the club may leave. Community members may contact the mayor’s office to join the delegation.
The 13th Congressional District Democratic Campaign Committee plans an Ox Roast on Sunday Sept 7 at Crystal Beach Park Vermilion open to the public. Tickets sales exceed 2000 with Russell Reif chairman Lorain and Sandusky. Michael DiSalle will headline along with state candidates. rides for children offered 1 to 5 pm before speakers.
Arnold Breckel Ford shop superintendent charged with striking two pickets with his car at Brook Park engine plant will appear in Berea Municipal Court next Thursday. Breckel's case was continued on 3409 bond. Carl Leonard and Jay Jarvis, also charged, say he drove into them while on picket duty. No labor-management talks scheduled. Ford fired Leonard for insubordination as rank and file strike continues, not sanctioned by local or international UAW.
At about 10 a.m. a girl identified as Mary Hazelter, 30, ran into traffic in front of 251 George St, causing a truck driven by Robert Galvin, 27, to brake hard. A following car driven by Glen Reisinger, 27, also stopped suddenly. Damages totaled about 150 dollars to the truck and 20 dollars to the car. The girl escaped injury.
A special city council meeting is set for tonight to discuss a recommended sale of water to Oberlin. The plan, crafted by water and finance committees in a joint session, covers a 24 hour pumping contract and the Oberlin extension of the force main to West Ridge Carlisle Township while addressing storm sewer and ordinance amendments.
The Masonic Temple Co directors approved general plans for Elyria's new temple at 266 Washington Ave. Architect Robert Edwards led the meeting. Next steps include a mechanical engineer review, with bid acceptance aimed for Sept. 15 and Grand Lodge of Ohio approval required before final contract signing.
Bainbridge resident seeks solutions to curb a fearless heron that routinely steals fish from a pond in front of his home. Despite stocking the pool with over 400 fish, the wily bird remains undeterred. warden offers balloons as a scare tactic, which failed, leaving Pho Federlsheld seeking effective elimination methods.
Wellington police Chief James West receives a surprise sendoff at the Lees’ home as he and his wife prepare for a homeland visit to Wales and Cardiff after 38 years away. About 60 attendees, including village officials and Sheriff Vernon Smith, signed a card and gave over $100 in pen money for the couple.
Norfolk Virginia judge Judge Walter A Page struck down an anti fish peddling ordinance on Thursday agreeing with two accused violators that fish mongering is an old and honored profession The ruling centers on an urban code targeting street fish vendors and ends a dispute over regulatory limits on traditional trades in the city.
Elyria reports a pollen count of 292 for the 21 hours ending at 9 a m. Lorain shows 457 in the same period.
Sandusky based Erie biologist Robert Cummins, chief of the fishery investigation in Lake Erie, resigns from the Ohio Wildlife Division in outspoken criticism. He calls the division a mediocre outfit and says statements on the walleye population prepared for Columbus were not released. He will stay until a successor is named.
A 56 year old Bellevue man, LEO P. FURLONG of 238 South West St Bellevue, died after his southbound car collided with a northbound stone laden tractor trailer at Route 200 250 intersection about a quarter mile north of Bellevue. The truck was driven by John Tolland 18 of Peninsula. Furlong was dead on arrival at Titus Memorial Hospital Norhwy. He had been a milling and transit agent for the New York Central Railroad at Huron for six years and a former Bellevue businessman. He is survived by four daughters two sons and a brother. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
In Charleston, West Virginia, Belly Pack of Lorain seeks custody of her two-year-old son via habeas corpus. Pack accuses father Johnny Askew of unlawfully withholding the child after a January 18 visit with Askew’s mother in Sarasota, Florida. A writ was issued by Judge Kelly directing the child produced in court to resolve custody.
Governor C William ONeill urged Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home trustees to probe Maj John W Parker for allegedly soliciting 600 from four veterans to cover expenses for a convention party. Two State Auditor examiners found no misappropriations from pension funds. one said 600 remained unspent at the home. Trustee J E Giffin saw no wrong in gifts. Amos Robinson said contributions were voluntary.
The Admiral Corp filed a replevin suit against General Industries Co to recover numerous manufactured items molds and tether property now at General Industries plant. The action follows a strike by General Industries workers and is one of several similar suits filed since the stoppage began.
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