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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1968
Page
9
Petitions circulating urge a referendum on the council chosen civic center site in Lorain. The move follows filing of the site ordinance with city auditor Antone Ujhelyi and lists signatory residents. The petition aims for 1 800 valid signatures by December 26 to force a public vote.
Elyria police the Lorain County sheriff's department and state patrol seek a man described as Santa Claus with a long white beard ruddy complexion and a red suit for possible parade honor. The 7:30 p.m. procession routes West Avenue Broad Street East Avenue Second Street Middle Avenue ending with a welcome by Mayor Reichlin at Ely Park. Contact authorities if seen.
Officials from Ironworkers Local 17 and Millwrights Local 1871 deny labor disputes are delaying the generator move at Avon Lake’s Cleveland Electric Illuminating plant. The 430 ton unit, part of an $82 million expansion begun in 1966, faces weather and site prep delays before crossing Lake Road and being installed in the turbine house.
A Cleveland woman Alma Krekus and her 17 month old son Ronald Jr. seek 215 million in damages in a civil suit filed in U S District Court for injuries from a 10 foot fall from the doorway of a parked Northwest Orient Airlines plane at Philadelphia International Airport on Sept 23. The complaint charges six parties with negligence and carelessness. The mother was paralyzed and the child brain damaged.
Elyria youths organized an all night food hunt at the Barber Motors building gathering 18 000 pounds, beating last year’s 17 700. Volunteers drained with work, drivers ferried donations, and local businesses donated supplies while Salvation Army sorted food for weeks ahead of distribution.
Col John T Wilhelmy, Army officer serving in Korea, stars in the yearly Army Navy football renewal in Philadelphia alongside his son Mark at the Naval Academy and Geoffrey at West Point. The Wilhelmy grandparents reside in Elyria and the family home is in Bethesda Maryland.
In Lorain the YWCA members rejected the proposed merger 18586 to 85-16 with men voting 101 of 845 in favor. YMCA leaders said the decision won’t halt plans for a new building at Tower Boulevard and Oberlin Avenue as funds must be raised despite higher costs. Ground-breaking is slated before Christmas once weather improves.
Thomas W. Wilson a 20 year old Oberlin College student who ran a marijuana supply operation for local students was committed to Lima State Hospital for mental examination by Lorain County Common Pleas Judge LeRoy F Kelly. The plea to a lesser charge of possessing hallucinogens came with the approval of Assistant County Prosecutor John Botero. The two count indictment carried a maximum 40 year term per count, while the reduced charge carried fines and jail time. Sentencing was postponed pending Lima doctors report. Wilson accompanied by his parents and attorney remained free on a $10 000 bond until December 17 when he must report for transfer. Wilson said to have operated between Berkeley California and Oberlin with trips of eight to 12 pounds of marijuana each valued around 1300 dollars per run. He was arrested in California after testimony from three Oberlin students who had testified that Wilson supplied them. The three students faced marijuana charges themselves and were fined 1000 dollars with probation.
More than 7 000 Lorain County residents bought Christmas Seals from the County Tuberculosis and Health Association raising 16 795 dollars toward the 85 000 goal to fund the x ray bus and other programs for the year. About 45 000 residents were mailed seals and 9 783 more is needed for the bus equipment. Delivery of the new bus is delayed due to unavailable glass sections.
The Aug 16 theft of 93000 from Lorain County Savings and Trust Co in a Midway Mall branch is being treated as an unsolved crime. Two men in Brinks disguises, posing as an employee, fled with cash before real guards arrived. FBI and local police pursue tips and fingerprints to trace serial numbers and movements.
Elyria City Hall installs a new boiler by Welsh Plumbing and Heating Co. under Safety Service Director James T. Tracey. Work began at 11 p m and aimed to restore heat by late today. cost listed at 2 975 and includes one year parts and service.
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