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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1961

Page

14

Wallet Saved Life as Pellet Shot Enters Chest

MILAN A rural Milan resident escaped serious harm when a wallet in his pocket deflected pellets from a shotgun blast aimed at blackbirds. Roland Uther of Jeffrie Rad was wounded in the face chest and arm but likely would have suffered more without the wallet. He is in fair condition at Memorial Hospital Sandusky. Erie County Sheriff's Deputy Clyde Rutherford led the investigation.

Milan Roland Uther Jeffrie Rad Uther Memorial Hospital Sandusky Erie County Sheriff's Clyde Rutherford

Cleveland Meat Cutters Eye Contract Offer Amid Strike Vote

The Cleveland Food Dealers Association is expected to offer a contract to Meat Cutters District Union 427 as 400 Lorain County members voted to authorize a strike if no deal by Sunday. The likely terms include a 22 percent hourly raise plus better conditions and health benefits in a two year pact. Union President Sam Pollock expects a settlement without a strike, with further talks set for next week.

Cleveland Food Dealers Association Meat Cutters District Union Asircson Lorain County Lorain Cuyahoga Huron Erie Sam Pollock Pollock

Cow shown by William Yarosh wins third at fair

At the Ohio State Fair a Holstein shown by William Yarosh of Wellington earned third place in the Future Farmers of America competition.

William Yarosh Wellington Future Farmers of America Ohio State Fair

District Governor Donald Beveridge to Address Elyria Rotary

Donald Beveridge, governor of Rotary International district 660, will speak to the Rotary Club of Elyria on Tuesday. He is president of Sylvania Savings Bank Co. and a former president of the Rotary Club of Sylvania, with leadership roles in Boy Scouts of America, local chamber of commerce, and board of education. He also serves on the American Red Cross and Toledo Community Chest boards and was elected district governor at Rotary’s 52nd annual convention in Tokyo last May.

Donald Beveridge Rotary International Rotary Club of Elyria Beveridge Sylvania Savings Bank Co Sylvania Tole

Social Security Checks Delayed into September

A notice explains that August Social Security payments will arrive later than usual due to the Labor Day weekend. Checks normally issued around the 3rd or 4th will be delivered on the 5th to the 7th of September, per Ray C. Kepner, manager of the grain Social Security office, who requests recipients be patient.

Department of the Treasury Ray C. Kepner Thel ‘Arain Social Security Office

Fall-out Shelter Display At Local Exhibit

The M. O'Neil Co basement hosts a fall-out shelter exhibit open for nine more days. It shows various shelter types from steel underground to fiberglass and offers a supplies list for home survival and links to organizations for more information.

M. O'Neil Co

La Rar Nav holiday closures prompt emergency supplies list

County state and city offices will close Monday for La Rar Nav. The notice lists essential emergency supplies from Kamp Pack to Five Gallon Water containers and U S A qu a can water. It also notes radiation measurement kits and the Lorain County Civil Defense fallout shelter staffing.

Pollen Count Climbs to 346 in 74 Hour Window

The city chemist's office reports a pollen count of 346 for the 74hour period ending at 8 30 a m today.

UAW and GM Labor Talks Extend Toward Wednesday Deadline

Negotiators from Brown Lip e Chapin Division of General Motors and United Auto Workers Local 780 continued talks this morning to reach contract terms by Wednesday. The national wage framework will guide local negotiations though issues like seniority shift choice and benefits remain unsettled.

Brown Lipe-Chapin General Motors United Auto Workers Local 780 Ray Morris Arnold Cornwell UAW International C. Franklin Carr UAW Local 780 Glenn Mallick Hager Burkhard Carr

Ditch Caves In Worker Bruised In Ohio Trench

A 37-year-old man, Jerry Brandan of 416 Illinois Ave, was buried to the waist in a 12 foot trench at 21st Street and Leavitt Road in Lorain yesterday. He suffered multiple bruises and is listed in fairly good condition at St Joseph Hospital. Two coworkers escaped injury. Brandan works for Mc Daniels Construction Co and was pulled out by the fire department rescue squad.

Lorain St. Joseph Hospital Jerry Brandan Ilinois Ave 21St St Leavitt Rd Branhan McDaniel's Construction Co Hre

Washington Ave Closure Forces Park Shortcut Detour

City officials announce Washington Ave will close from Harrison St to Depot St for sewer repairs. Cascade Park Road will remain open 24 hours to allow crossing town away from the business district.

Washington Ave Harrison St Depot Cascade Park Road

Trailer Winners Named at Beautification Contest

Wes Lulan, Mrs. Marty Gall, and Mr. and Mrs. Clair Riley won top honors in the 15th annual beautification of mobile home sites cortes at Riverview and Summers Mobilehome Parks. Other winners included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Musick and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Powell at Riverview, with honorable mentions to several couples. Judges were Mayor Oscar Dunn, Dale Kellogg, and Earl Sloan. Open houses planned for Saturday and Sunday.

Wes. Lulan Link Marty Gall Clair Riley Riverview Mobilehome Park West 3Rd St Mobilehome Park Inc Evan A. Sommer Howard Musick Vernon Powell James Kovach Carl Sorge Oscar Dunn Dale Kellogg Safety Service Earl Sloan Elyria Health Department

Radar Bags 5 In City Crackdown

Five drivers were charged with speeding after a city crackdown announced by Police Chief Maurnne Flood. The offenders include Ronald George, 16, of 123 Hamilton St at 6:25 pm at Cleveland and Woodbury Sts. Larry Walker, 18, of 232 National Dr Grafton at 3:25 pm. Richard C. Smith, 26, of 202 Garford Ave at 4:58 pm. Jack A. Kaiser, 18, of 128 Garvin Ave at 4:52 pm. and David H. Johnson, 20, of 128 Warren Ave at Sixth St.

Maur Nnce Flood Ronald George Hamilton St Cleveland Woodbury Sts Larry Walker National Dr Grafton Lake Ave Walnut St Richard C. Smith Garford Ave Jack A. Kaiser Garvin l Ave David H. Johnson Warren Ave Middle Ave Sixth St

City Brass Tours Rail Hot Spots

Four city officials toured railroad trouble spots with New York Central officials before noon. The delegations discussed crossing bumps grading water lines and related issues. Participants included Mayor Oscar G Punn Safety Service Director Dale C Kellogg Street Supt Fred McNaily and Engineer Robert Kleinoeder along with three NYC representatives.

New York Central Railroad Oscar G 'Punn Safety Service Dale C. Kellogg Fred McNaily Robert Kleinoeder INYC

Crash on Ohio Turnpike Leaves Two Slated for Surgery

Monticello Indiana truck driver in extremely critical condition at Mercy Hospital Toledo after an early morning rear end collision on the Ohio Turnpike seven miles east of the Fremont interchange. Robert T. Smith, 32, sustained severe facial fractures a fractured right leg possible skull fracture and severe lacerations. Walter L. Rose, 40 of New Carlisle Indiana drove the striking truck carrying 46009 pounds of soiled steel and was treated for a head bump. Smith was pinned in his cab and rescuers used crowbars to free him as the steel load spilled and damaged guard rail. Westbound lanes remained blocked for over three hours and the patrol continued investigations.

Monticello, Ind Mercy Hospital Toledo Fremont Memorial Hospital Ohio Turnpike Fremont Robert T. Smith Turnpike Division State Highway Patrol Smith Walter L. Rose New Carlisle Ind Rose D. A. Noggle Noggle

Nine Elyria Guardsmen Called to Active Duty at 357th

Nine men of Elyria's 337th Ordnance General Supply Co. of the Ohio National Guard have been called to active duty. The 357th Ordnance has not received formal word yet, but the men have reported to National Guard headquarters in Elyria since Tuesday and today to the induction center in Cleveland for exams. They prepare for the rest of the company which is to report Oct. 1, the only Ohio National Guard unit ordered to active duty.

Elyria 337Th Ordnance General Supply Co Ohio National Guard 357Th Ordnance National Guard We Induction Center Cleveland

Water Sale Sparks Scorching Argument

A Lorain County official ends a heated dispute between Elyria Chamber of Commerce general manager Randall R. Schink and city officials over the Spadafore Allotment and North Ridgeville water taps. Council members argued over contracted water sales, city pressure for eastern industries, and the allotment’s impact, with officials noting only 26 houses in the deal and the developers having gone broke."

Lorain County Elyria Eugene Roberts C of C Randall R.schink North Olmsted North Ridgeville Richard Baird Safety Service Dale C. Kellogg Roberts Baird Schunk Kellogg

Car Rolls Over Injuring Two Wellington Men

Two Wellington area men were injured at 6 am when their 1960 car rolled over on Quarry Rd while en route to the Ford plant. Lawrence Jordan Jr. 23 of Wellington released after X rays at Allen Hospital Oberlin. passenger Stanley Wievak 23 of Wellington released after treatment for cuts and abrasions on arm and face. Jordan said he unintentionally pulled toward the berm, the car then skidded, rolled into a ditch.

Wellington Quarry Rd Ford Lawrence Jordan Jr Allen Hospital Oberlin Stanley Wievak Montrose St Jordan Sheriff's Donald Ward Ward

Chief Urges Caution on Highways for Labor Day Weekend

Police Chief Maurice Flood urged motorists to be careful on streets and highways over Labor Day weekend. He warned many accidents will end in junk yards or hospitals and blamed public indifference to law enforcement for traffic safety issues. He cited drunk driving and reckless driving as major offenses and urged courtesy and alertness to stop the carnage.

Maurice Flood Flood

Gulf Rd Tour Of Inspection Planned Today

State highway officials from Columbus and Ashland inspect Gulf Road to determine readiness for traffic. Safety Service Director Dale Co Kellogg expects to learn when barricades from Cleveland Street to Hillard Road will be removed, with indications the road may reopen this weekend.

State Highway Department Columbus Ashland Gulf Rd Safety Service Dale Co. Kellogg Cleveland St Hillard Rd

Elyria Industry To Receive Share Of Defense Contracts

Congressman Charles Mosher told The Chronicle Telegram that new defense spending will mainly augment existing programs, likely increasing orders for current contractors like Lear-Romeo in Elyria. He cautioned many firms without current contracts may not see work, while California still receives a larger share of defense funds. The Cadillac Tank Plant at Cleveland Hopkins Airport may resume production as Ohio seeks a fairer distribution of contracts.

Elyria Charles Mosher Chronicle-Telegram Congress Mosher California Ohio Cadillac Cleveland Hopkins Lear-Romeo LeRoy Barr

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