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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1969
Page
7
City hall to install steel and glass front doors after cancelling a $975 contract and facing a $210 penalty. Mayor Marcellus Diederich receives a mild rebuff as council prefers to halt the project until funds allow full remode.
North Ridgeville mayor Marcellus Diederich announced two thirds of a major city ditch between Aurensen Drive and Lake Ridge Academy was cleaned with help from Donald DeTorre and local builders. He cited coop and city funds, and noted 49 building permits valued at $1,070,766 with $459,535 in permit fees collected.
The New London School Board unanimously adopted a statement urging voters to approve a five mill operating levy at a special election on December 9. Officials warned the district could run out of funds by November 1, 1970, and face cuts including staff reductions, canceling activities, closing Clarksfield School, and trimming bus service to minimum levels.
Columbia Township trustees vote to replace signs vandalized or stolen and purchase no dumping signs to curb roadside dumping. They order new snow plow blades, seek a Riverside Drive road marker, and note road crews are cleaning debris amid a busy season. Dean Hitchens will represent at the Northeast Area Coordinating Agency conference in Cleveland next Tuesday.
The US Army Nurse Corps launches a tuition assistance program for eligible nursing students. Citizens who are unmarried females may study full time and join as officers, receiving free medical and dental care, shopping privileges, and 30 days of vacation yearly. Tuition and living costs are covered from the officer salary, with service commitments on completion. For details contact Sgt Vonvon McKinney at 532 Broad St.
North Ridgeville Sheffield Lake consider zoning 1800 unit high rise raising student load worries for Sheffield Lake School District. Officials fear costs and classroom space strain amid protracted construction timeline and a dispute with Town and Suburbs Corp. Council tabled action awaiting city firm agreement. five to two vote against initial zoning.
Julian Bond, Georgia House member, will hold a noon speech on What’s Next at Finney Chapel and a 4 30 pm forum in Oberlin College chapel. Open to the public, Bond rose to office after 1967 reapportionment battles and has since been a prominent civil rights figure with ties to the Atlanta NAACP and other groups.
Amherst hosts the annual tree lighting at City Hall at 7 30 PM with Mayor Marvin Davis and public officials invited. The Steele High Concert Choir will perform seasonal music as the tree and building decorations debut for the season.
Rochester village council approved weekly garbage pickups by Brotherton Disposal Inc Elyria starting January 1 at 6 dollars per quarter per household. Residents will arrange through village clerk Mrs Wade Knapp or council members. The dump was closed last January 1 and South Amherst Disposal Co. is no longer available due to the owner’s death. The council also reappointed Russell Murray to a one year term on the firemen’s dependency board.
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Leroy F Kelly will decide the North Ridgeville council seat dispute on or after December 17. Democrat George Marquis and Republican Richard Glauner tied with 249 votes each after a November 4 election. Marquis contends a coin flip to break the tie would let a public school teacher serve, which the city charter prohibits. Marquis is represented by Atty David Basinski. Atty Roy A. West represents Glauner.
Mildred Coffin reports two armed men robbed her of 50 dollars at the Elyria Motel office on 701 Oberlin Road around 1 am. A window was broken to gain entry as the pair fled in a nearby car.
Richard Murray, new Lear North principal from Connellsville, Pa, enjoys elementary education and aims for non graded schooling. He has taught various grades, played college baseball, and pursues future college level teaching while prioritizing individualized student progress and parental partnership.
The Ridgeville council authorized Mayor Marcellus Diederich to advertise for bids on a tractor for the recreation and park departments. Delivery is expected next spring with an estimated cost around 4000 from park and recreation budgets.
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