Clearview Opposers Organize Against Township Incorporation
A new committee opposed to Clearview Village incorporation formed last night as proponents were blocked at a public meeting. Elected co chairs are Mrs. Edwin Urban and Mrs. Gus Dadas. 16 Sheffield Township residents attended a closed gathering at Christy Evanoff’s home. A Jan. 13 special election will decide the issue. planners intend to inform residents ahead of another meeting.
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Clearview Village
Sheffield Township
Edwin Urban
Laurel Rd
Gus Dadas
Lorain Ave
Christy Evanoff
East
Sheffield
Urban
C.D. McGuire
Christ Evanoff
Anthony Lubinacci
Jessie Mostelter
John Sparks
Martin Bartock
Woodrow Wright
Charles Kohler
Anthony Masin
George Ciesak
LeRoy Jacobs
Clearview
Former Area Pastor Dies In Indiana
Brickbats of crime and a death notice cross in Lorain County news. Burglar James Barger, 31, pleaded guilty to seven Lorain County burglaries and received an consecutive term in Ohio Penitentiary. Other arraignments included Daniel and Charles Barger and a former pastor’s obituary from North Eaton Church of Christ.
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Indiana
James Barger
Ohio
John D. Pincura
Barger
Lorain County
Cleveland
Charles
Daniel
East Ave. Elyria
Probation Department
Jane
Patrolmen Still Hunt For Killer
In Huron area, investigators seek a driver who fatally struck Roy Wallace on December 23, 1951, and left him in the road. The Willard Wallace family of Ceylon Misses Christmas while the State Patrol persists in hoping for a confession to end the year’s shadow of grief.
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Huron
Roy Wallace
Rt. 61
Rt. 6
Willard Wallace
Ceylon
Ohio Fuel Transfers Taylor To Toledo
H Clifford Taylor of Ohio Fuel Gas Co. becomes Toledo district manager effective soon. Jan Donald E Barr, Springfield division manager, will succeed him. The announcement came from Frank S Williams in Columbus. Taylor, Elyria resident since 1952, has held multiple civic roles and long service with the company. Barr, a Shelby native, has worked in Mansfield Athens and Toledo before Springfield. he and wife Jean plan a move to Elyria.
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H. Clifford Taylor
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Elyria
Toledo
J. Donald E. Barr
Springfield
Ohio Fuel
Taylor
Frank S. Williams
Columbus
Athens
Barr
Shelby
Ashland
Mansfield
Elks Lodge
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
YMCA
Executive's Club
Lutheran Church
Jean
Arraignments Set For Multiple Defendants In January and February
A group of defendants appeared today with all pleading innocent. Trial dates are listed for each: Melvin Church 25 Cleveland burglary and larceny Jan 1. King Davis 21 Lorain receiving stolen property Jan 1. Howard Burlson 53 North Ridge Rd statutory offense Jan 23. Willie Massey 22 Lorain burglary and larceny Jan 27. Lloyd Calihan 138 Avon Point Avon Lake traffic manslaughter Feb 2. Jose Negron 23 Lorain traffic Feb 5. Breckenridge 20 Elyria issuing worthless checks past summer. Rah fle Wilke 26 Lorain burglary and larceny Feb 26. Gregory Cornejo 24 Lorain traffic manslaughter Feb 17. George Breckenridge 25 Lorain issuing worthless checks Feb 18. All defendants are awaiting trial.
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A. €. Young
North Eaton Church of Christ
Stanley Bartlett
Young
Fort Wayne
Hiram
North Eaton
Bartlett
Walter Brown
State St
Hope
Bruton
Brown
Bath St
Thomas Karacogias
East 7Ist St
Germanos Koutsopoulas
William Diederich
Yla
Ridgeville
Thut Moos
Julia
Ried I Elyria Memorial Hospital
Donald Richards
Kaukauna
Wis
James van de Loo
Sheboygan
Gerald Vedra
Wauwaukee
Wu Aodyr Waryayed
Peeyuo Gord
Melvin Church
Cleveland
King Davis
Elyria Ave
Lorain
Howard Burlson
North Ridge Rd
Willie Massey
East 2Rd St. Lorain
Lloyd Calihan
Avon
Avon Lake
Jose Negron
Tung Pools
Russell Ave
Taylor
Orly Breckenridge
ZizTjot Elyria
Furnace St
Leo
Gregory Cornejo
Banking Hours To Be Holiday Extra Tomorrow
Elyria’s three banks will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow as a special service to customers. Elyria Savings and Trust Co., Lorain County Savings and Trust Co., and Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co. will observe the hours. The banks normally are closed on Wednesdays.
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Elyria
Morrow
Elyria Savings and Trust Co
Lorain County Savings and Trust Co
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co
OSES Office Schedule Set For Holidays
Claimants who normally report to the Ohio State Employment Service office in Exyria on Thursday and Friday will sign up for jobless benefits tomorrow and Wednesday, Dec. 31, because of the holiday weeks. Foster P. Dirlam, manager, said continued claims will be observed to get compensation checks distributed before Christmas and New Year. Thursday and Friday claimants are asked to report at regular hours, substituting Wednesday for usual sign-up days. The office will be open Friday.
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Ohio State Employment Service
Exyria
Foster P. Dirlam
OSES
Police, Merchants To Aid 5 Families In Need
Elyria city police and merchants organize a Christmas aid plan for five needy families, four referred by Salvation Army and one by police. Each family receives a food basket with turkey and pies, toys, and clothing. police wives prepare baked goods, with $60 expense funds and volunteers arranging delivery on Christmas Eve.
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Elyria
Salvation Army
Police Department
Maurice Flood
Robert Fields
Louis Radea
Earl Smith
Fields
Lorain
Elyria Police Seek 20 Percent Pay Hike and Longevity Pay
Elyria's 46‑man police department asks City Council for an immediate 20 percent salary increase plus a longevity pay plan. Provisions include 2.5 percent after five years, 5 percent at 10 years, 7.5 percent at 15 years, and 10 percent at 20 years. Budget implications show a projected $42,947.52 rise for patrolman pay, with overall 1958 payroll near $214,738 and 1959 expenditure around $257,685 baseline before levy funds.
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Elyria
Department
Albert
Fred G. Biltz
Elyria Township Debates Fire Protection and Secession
Elyria Township trustees seek to avoid annexation as Elyria City threatens secession. A petition to form a new township from unincorporated areas is planned while exploring stopgap fire protection with Sheffield and Carlisle departments. Trustees aim for better service and lower taxes, preserving township boundaries if possible.
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Elyria Township
Elyria
Lorain
Arthur Schaber
Dell Cromling
Sheffield
Carlisle
John Koepp
Koepp
Ohio
Jcity
Dale Miller
Spring Valley
Fred Verhs
North
Pasadena Ave
CTA
Amherst
Schaber
First Of Meetings Held Committee Suggested To Study Sunday Store Closing
A citizen committee formed by Elyria city officials, Chamber of Commerce, and church representatives aims to study voluntary Sunday closing. The group backs reducing Sunday sales as a civic and religious concern, with figures noting a shorter work day and family time. The National Retail Merchants Association and local clergy voiced positions, while some merchants worry about limited Sunday activity and competition. The effort centers on education and possible future action toward a Sunday closing agreement.
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Ln United Fund
Elyria
Cleveland Home Builders Association
Advisory Council On
Naval Affairs
Welfare Counci
Swim-T
Elyria City
Chamber of Commerce
Inne Atlanenhawn
Bers
Keys
Anthony
M. E. Whitman
National
Eleanor
Lucas R. Boyson
Lorain County Cour
Fmt
Cena
Marvin Evenchik
Evenchik
Ohio General Assembly
James
Horn
B. Kenneth Anthony
Boyson
Whitman
J. Grant Keys
Crash Kills Boy at Canton Intersection
A two car collision in Canton killed 16 year old Terry Thayer and injured six others, with one in critical condition. The accident occurred Monday night at a street intersection, as responders rushed to the scene and police investigated causes and contributing factors.
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Canton
Oupi
Terry Thayer
Township Won't Be Merged With Elyria Township
County Commissioner Ludwig M. Pincura said Elyria City withdrawal will reduce Elyria Township by about eight square miles to roughly 17, with no further changes expected. He cited Black River’s small size and possible merging with Amherst Township if pen dite annexations proceed, while noting public hearings are required before any township changes.
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Elyria Township
Eilyria
Ludwig M. Pincura
Pincura
Elyria City
Black River
Lorain
Amherst Township
Paul Mikus
Officials To Be Named Ridgeville Village First Election May 5
The Lorain County Board of Elections approved May 5 for the first village elections in North Ridgeville alongside primaries. Nominating petitions are available at the election board. deadlines include February 4 for Elyria Lorain Oberlin Wellington and Amherst filings. Four polling places in Sheffield Township will open January 13 for the Clearview Village incorporation vote to reduce confusion.
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North Ridgeville
Lorain
Sheffield Township
Clearview Village
Fox
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