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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1959
Page
14
A newly formed Truth Committee for the Preservation of Elyria Township launches a two sided campaign against annexation to Elyria city. Brochures urge residents to abstain while detailing purported city drawbacks and fire, sewer, and road taxes.
Roy A. West 37 Edgewood Dr. was chosen by Tattersall to serve as assistant city solicitor and police prosecutor in Elyria Municipal Court. He will assume office Jan 1, 1960, succeeding Atty. John Howerd. West is a 1955 Elyria High School graduate with OSU College of Law training.
Frederick M. Beat of Litchfield was fined 25 dollars in Elyria Municipal Court after pleading guilty to disobeying a state patrol officer. The report states Beat refused to proceed to a weigh station and attempted to leave the area despite orders.
Ione GPD reports dissatisfaction with law enforcement as residents resist goon tactics. Chief Howerd Halle cites limited cooperation from two police districts near Drek University on Tuesday, noting mistrust in Ameste for arrests and safety.
Republican officials from Erie Huron Sandusky and Lorain Counties gather in Oberlin to discuss possible candidates for the upcoming congressional race. A final decision is unlikely at this session with additional four county meetings anticipated.
Judge John D. Pincura suspended the licenses of five motorists and conditionally suspended two others after arraignments for accumulating 12 or more demerit points in ten years. One year suspensions were ordered for William D. Smigeiski, GC. Chedester, Willie Mickens, Harmy Mathews, and James Cusp. Probations were granted for Robert T. Pase and Clayton Mars with the condition that two more demerit suspensions will occur if limits are not met.
Public utility tax valuations show a rise of 3,561,716 over last year, totaling 147,286,070 due to expansions at the Cleveland Electric Illuminating plant in Avon Lake. Elyria public utilities valuation stands at 8,274,184, Lorain at 24,837,320, and North Ridgeville at 2,702,580 with notable year‑over‑year gains.
Limited traffic is allowed today as resurfacing on the Washington Ave bridge nears completion. Service Director Richard Laux and Acting Police Chief Kenneth Martin urge motorists to drive slowly and avoid trucks until repairs finish. One lane each way during work with caution advised. Under-arch work and new sidewalk guard rails remain, with permanent guards pending delivery.
Filing with the Lorain County Board of Elections shows Michael J. Lotko Jr and the Elyria Democratic Central Committee spent 2131.67 in attempts to keep City 4a seats while Oscar G. Dunn allied group spent 38375. Lotko reported 590 in contributions and 703.44 in expenses. Other items include billboards and media ads, the Elyria committee reporting 1973.23 with several contributions and a 372 balance. James P. Horn Solicitor Committee spent 74.10 in an unsuccessful bid to back the incumbent. Mayor L. L. Lowfman reported no expenses for his North Ridgeville campaign rejection.
Espria Chamber of Commerce directors endorsed the Ely Estate trustees proposal to renovate the former Soite's Market at Broad St and West Ave. The property would be leased to the city as a city hall annex, a move seen as beneficial to the area and the entire community.
Erie County coroner reports death by self-inflicted gunshot and attempted homicide in the case of Willie H. Webster 43 Sandusky. His wife was critically wounded and their 19-year-old daughter Willie Catherine witnessed the gunfire in the home on Tuesday.
Litchfield residents rally to aid Bud and Mrs. Potts after a November 17 blaze gutted their Aami B Market on the square. Grange donations approach 1000 dollars as American Legion and Legion Auxiliary plan a Friday benefit at the Legion Hall for Potts. Potts, a first time grocer, returns to carpentry while insurance negotiations and building-owner talks delay market reopening.
City council committees plan to meet trustees Friday to discuss a counter proposal from Ely Estate and seek a lower annual rent than the 31800 figure. Mayor Stewart cites future annexation and two new firehouses, while trustees may accept a reduced rent around 12000 annually to fund a proposed central fire station.
Long Island Lighting Co requests PSC approval of a 1.20 rate cut for customers supported by accelerated depreciation on equipment. The move aims to lower electric bills as depreciation terms change.
Production at the NTC Mill is hindered by weather and stockpile freezing. Five ore carriers due this week with more expected. a vast inventory supports the Lerain mill. A secret steelworkers ballot is planned January 7 after a strike injunction. Employment near 100 above prestrike level.
Ashland County districts Polk Nankin and Ruggles Troy name a proposed high school Maple ton. Betty Yemmi a Ruggles Troy junior submitted the winning entry chosen from 12 grades Wie district schools. Runner ups included Merilyn Carpenter and Karen Famer. The district board expects to pick an architect tonight for a 430 student facility costing about one million dollars.
County Commissioner Michael J. Lotko proposed studying the Elyria area option to lease the Ely estate at West Ave and Broad St for county offices if Elyria does not use it. Remodeling could adapt the Broad and West Ave site for county needs as a city lease proposal contemplates 818,190 yearly rent to the city and a 15,000 annual grant for a new fire station with a 30 year lease and five year renewal.
Harry C. Jackson a 32 year old salesman for Spitzer Co. pleaded innocent to displaying a rotor vehicle for sale without the title. Trial set for Dec. 28 by Judge Frank Wilcox in Elvira Municipal.
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