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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1962
Page
9
Amherst housewife Mrs Emil Greiner filled 20 dolls with beds and nightwear using plastic tomato containers for beds and lace trimmed sheets. John P Madock Jr donated three toy boxes. The Salvation Army seeks new unwrapped toys for 250 families and 1000 toys needing to be donated by today or tomorrow 8am to 6 30pm.
The board reviewed initial plans by Outcast GuENTHer and Associates for additions at four junior high centers to accommodate seventh through ninth grades under the 6 3 3 plan. Architects seek a central kitchen concept but the board favors no on site kitchens for now. further study and a Monday meeting will refine the designs.
The Elyria board approves investing 5.89 million dollars from a recent building bond sale in short term securities. Plans include 300000 pro rata in three local banks, maturities of three, six, nine, and twelve months, with reinvestment if funds come due early. Also funds reallocated for repairs, tuition, transportation, and taxes.
Inheritance taxes collected in Lorain County for 1962 totaled 341285, up from 224788 in 1961. Erie County took in 160404 in 62 and 116370 in 61, while Huron reported 64592 for 62 and 42548 for 61. Ohio’s total for the year reached 27367324.53, a new record, State Auditor James A. Rhodes said. Half goes to the originating municipality, half to the state after county office fees of 926976. State share was 12756433.99.
The Oberlin City School Board postponed acceptance of the high school completion contract until January eight after a special meeting at the board offices. They plan to request a seventy five thousand dollar tax advance from Lorain County, with an organizational meeting set for January 1 to elect officers and approve temporary appropriations.
Council approves subdivision regulations after a tense session. Four votes fell short of the five needed, prompting a reconsideration. Mayor Nee son and Planning Commission officials backed the measure, noting county parallels and that the rules aim to formalize future development while awaiting amendments.
In Sharon Massachusetts angry parents denounced a decision by Sharon High East and Heights Elementary to bar Christmas trees in classrooms citing church state separation fears. Citizens group spokesman Frank Condon urged action as 24 mothers collected about 1000 signatures for a special school committee meeting to rescind the ban. Richard Hosmer chaired a public hearing set for Wednesday to discuss the controversy.
LC M Police investigate thefts from three vehicles reported yesterday. Ludwig Udovich 54 of 1681 East 31st Street reported two bowling balls two bags and two pairs of bowling shoes stolen from his rear drive valued at 80. Wilbur J Gaddie 40 of 3551 Mibany Avenue reported the trunk jimmied and the spare tire wheel jack and car battery taken.
Jesse Hogan of 119 East 2nd Street changed his plea to guilty on a charge of keeping a place for gambling. He was fined 200 dollars with 75 suspended. Hogan was arrested last month in the basement of a billiard hall at 1612 East 28th Street, where three other men were also charged, with guilty pleas or convictions.
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Elyria City Council approved submitting an operating levy to voters in May after a committee of the whole report. A special election was deemed costly, with only weeks gained. It remains unclear if one or two levies will be on the ballot and plans may also seek funds for municipal employee salaries. The meeting also heard first reading of higher permit fees and approved four extra parking meter holidays to align with state holidays. The next finance committee session is Friday at 7:30 p.m. to continue work on the 1963 temporary appropriation ordinance, with adjournment to Dec. 27 for year end transfers.
Elyria council heard plans to expand the sanitation department garage on Elm Street from 60 by 36 feet to 60 by 108 feet if $21,000 in federal matching funds are approved. Current construction costs near $12,000, with total project cost projected at $54,000, funded by sanitation revenue, sewer rental funds, and a $21,000 federal grant.
Lorain police investigate alleged shoplifting and attempted larceny reported Saturday. A Pri-Way Shoe Store clerk says two youths tried to pocket a pair of shoes. Hills Department Store says a youth tried to exchange gloves for a larger size. the manager says the youth admitted intent to steal. The youths were turned over to Lorain County juvenile authorities for further inquiry.
City council last night heard Leonard Reichlin urge a resolution asking the Lorain County prosecutor to file for an injunction to halt rubbish burning at the Ford Road dump. He cited years of complaints and smoke drifting from Nottingham and Crestview drives. Fire Chief Bates said no department action could be taken. proposal referred to the health sanitation committee.
Elyria Memorial Hospital officials report the newborn infant found in a cardboard box near Fuller Road and Edwards Street yesterday morning is in good condition with no frostbite. Police have not identified the caregiver. investigation continues. The infant was discovered at 10 10 am by William Larkins who believed the noise was his hunting dogs. The baby was placed in an incubator after being taken to the hospital.
Santa Claus faced a broken waterline causing a delay for Elyria children last night. He will be in the Ely Park house tonight 6 30 to 8 39 p m except Wednesday and Saturday hours, with downtown tours scheduled Friday and Saturday. Allen Whiting, president of the Elyria Retail Merchants Association, explained the emergency caused the initial absence.
Six Lawson Milk Co. store managers in Lorain were convicted in municipal court for violating the Sunday closing law. Each was fined 25 dollars and costs. Police had observed Sunday openings on Nov. 25, the community’s Blue Law enforcement day.
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