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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1954

Page

12

Commission Told Of Legal Out To Block Welfare Pay Increases

County officials consider a procedural route to block state mandated pay raises for civil service workers in the County Welfare Department. Prosecutor Paul Mikus explains that downgrading salaries would require filing charges based on conduct or efficiency, with hearings at the civil service commission. No decision was reached on next steps.

Paul Mikus State Civil Service Commission Welfare Department J. Norman Thompson Milius Civil Service Mikus Civil Service Commission

Holiday weekend patrols to curb drunken driving in Lorain area

The Lorain Post reports Ohio State Highway Patrol will run extra patrols over the New Year weekend with Cpl. N Jd McClurg in charge and reinforcements from Cleveland. Elyria police and Lorain County deputies vow strict enforcement, sobriety checks, and jail time for repeat offenders, with fines and license suspensions.

Lorain Ohio State Highway Patrol Cpl N. Jd. McClurg Cleveland Post Lkely Cpl. McClurg Elyria

Foremen Group Affirms Ties with National Association

The Foremen Group joins the National Foremen's Association with an affiliation charter presented at The Thew Skevel Co. Management Club meeting on January 19 at Beast Hall Loram. A 6:50 p.m. dinner precedes the ceremony. Guest speaker Glen Massilin, a human relations specialist, will attend. The Thew cub has been organized and incorporated under state law.

National Foremen’s Association Thew Skevel Co the Beast Hall Loram Glen Massilin Nulsa Ina Thew

Local Stocks Pifare R Smith & Co

Local stocks report from Pifare R Smith & Co dated Thursday December 30 1951 lists trading activity and prices for a selection of shares and bonds with brief opening figures and closing summaries.

Kellogg Seeks Fourth Council Term in Candidacy

Dale Kellogg veteran councilman announced his bid for re election to the at large seat and will file his nominating petition next week. The Republican remains out of the mayoral race with J Grant Keys holding that post. Kellogg has served three terms and is president pro tem finance committee chair and a member of grievance and utilities committees. He lives at 221 Lexington and is father of two boys. He had been a GOP candidate for the May primaries for Congress.

Dale Kellogg Perrd J. Grant Keys Wellogg Coures Lexington Ie Kellogg

County Hires Bloem For Tests On New Elberta Plant

County commissioners hire Herman Bloem licensed engineer at Elyria sewage disposal plant to conduct tests for the Elberta disposal plant. He will earn 40 a month plus a truck. Periodic testing required by state health regulations is noted as crucial. A car tire blowout and a rogue track were mentioned in the report.

Herman Bloem Elyria Elberta Regula

Water Tank Contract Awarded for Ely City Project

The city awards the contract to Chicago Bridge and Iron Works the low bidder at 338,500 for two elevated water tanks each 1,000,000 gallons. Work on the Clark Street site starts Monday with Freeman-Jones as subcontractors and must be completed in 348 days.

Elytia Red Bay J. Grant Keys Keys Michael J. Lotko Safe Service Cntract Chicago Bridge and Iron Works Chicago Concern Clark St Freeman- Jones

Commissioner's Car Damaged in Local Incident

County Commissioner J Norman Thompson said his 1935 windshield and other glass were damaged after a theft incident last Friday on Abbey Road en route from Elyria to Lorain. He indicated the episode prompted repairs and noted the car’s newness.

J. Norman Thompson Abbey Rd Lorain Elyria

City Council Clears Way for Year End Auditing Funds

In an hour long session the City Council approved routine fund transfers enabling the city auditor to close the books on 1954 with supplemental appropriations. General Fund transfers totaled 146 875 14 and reappropriations 78 029 54. Major moves: police and fire pensions 28 319 91 each and the contingent fund 71 327 66. Labor handled most of the park account 2 280 04 with other accounts including Safety 1 720 01 Health 95 05 Sewer 4 181 49 Water works 43 849 84 and 37 395 into contingent fund. Parking meter 26 918 01 Sanitation 10 079 13 Fire and Police Equipment 11 691 Special Recreation Fund 6 103 25 auto tax 14 718 19 Gasoline Tax 12 126 04.

Haith General Bond Oh al Gage Revere O.M Pike Board Ohio Turnpike Albert Offic

Court Grants Divorces in Neglect Cases

Grace Lewis is granted divorce from Donald by Judge Johr Pyncura for neglect. Jesse Wirgins is granted divorce from Gladys by Judge John Vincura for neglect.

Grace Lewis Donald Johr Pyncura Jesse Wirgins Gladys John Vincura

Death Notices Roll Through Cleveland Area Obits

Obituaries list Roland G French former Buram resident dies at University Hospital Cleveland. Services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Brown Son Forward Funeral Home Shaker Heights. Also notes on Aug Deiss prayers and other local deaths with survivors and service details.

Roland G. French Buram University Hospital Cleveland Birmingham French Methodist Rustee Offical Board Agnes Betty Jane South Blevoir Blvd South Euclid Brown, Son & Forward Kinsman Re Shaker Heights

Amherst council approves six new street lights project

The Amherst city council authorized installation of six new street lights along the Washington Ave extension as part of a broader urban improvement plan. Mayor J. Grant Keys praised council for yearlong efforts and the group’s support for the 30 foot intersection upgrades.

Washington Ave J. Grant Keys Joseph Kenneth Lordwan St. Joseph Hospital Loswith Amherst James Thomas Michael Agatha Cyran John Dobrowski Elyria

Police Dept. News Arrests and Court Dates

Police report multiple arrests and court dates. Robert Gene Reusing faces reckless operation charges and has a Jan. 3 court date. Willie J. Porter and John Telatnik faced disobeying a stop sign and improper left turn fines or court actions. John Vargo and Roy Lynn Beane pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct with fines. Brenton Sane failed at 2:10 a.m. on a disorderly conduct charge. A window was reported broken during a disturbance at a home on Woodland Ave.

Robert Gene Reusing Florence Wakeman Berlingt Willie J. Porter 26Th St Clinton Ave Lorain Blvd Broad and Loch Sts John Telatnik Hamilton Ave Lorain J. Grant Keys Telatnik John Vargo Broad St Roy Lynn Beane Lig Chestnut St Beane Elizabeth Brenton Sane Sanders

Clergy Reassignments Shake Elyria Parishes This Week

Arch bishop Edward F Hoban approves parish staff changes affecting the Elyria area clergy Rev John F Neary moves from St Mary to St Thomas Aquinas Cleveland Rev James F BeCann joins from St Paul Mary Mary Loran as new assistant Rev Colin F Anderson arrives from St Prins Xavier Medina Rev Thomas P Campbell shifts from Lorain to Holy Name Creve and St Vincent de Paul Rev George Hovanee from SS Cytil and Methodius Barberton to St Joseph Avon Lake Rev Paul J Zarling newly ordained. No parish previously had an assistant pastor. All assignments take effect soon.

St. Buary Church Edward F. Hoban John F. Neary St. Mary Church St. Thomas Aquinas Clevend James F BeCann A St. Paul Church Mary Church Loran Colin F.anderson St. Prins Xavier Medina Thomas P. Campbell Lorain Church Oes Holy Name Creve St. Vincent de Paul, Vincent George 7 Hovanee SS. Cytil and Methodius Church Barberton St. Joseph, Avon Laxe Paul J. Zarling

County Mishaps Report 243 Injured 34 Killed

The sheriff department reported 2710 calls this year up 57 from last year. Of these, 362 were highway accidents with 243 injuries and traffic deaths totalled 24 including city cases. Deputy Ambrose Kissel provided the figures.

Sheriffs, Department Ambrose Kissel

Elyria Realtor Installed as Kiwanis President

John B. Kinter, Elyria realtor, was installed as Kiwanis Club president before about 100 members at a noon luncheon. Dexter Kimball received an outstanding service plaque as the group installed officers and a new board for 1955.

Weads Kiwanis Club Elyria Kiwanis Club John B. Kinter George Llewellyn Lorain Kiwanis Harry Frankfather Robert Buel Chronicle-Telegram Elyria Realtor Kiwanis Club Fiks Club Dexter Kimball Robert Buol James Armitage F. A. Dusthimer Norman Goodspeed Franklin J. Gottfried Wilburt Henry Henest Scavola Earl Tarywn Wherry Lauren Wurs Oscar Dunn Earl E. Ware John Vansen Harold R

Court Overrules Taxpayer's Action In Sewage Case

Judge John D. Pineura yesterday overruled the motion of taxpayer James Marshey of Sheffield Lake to obtain a temporary injunction. The suit challenged village officials expenditures on a plan to dispose of sewage through the Larain disposal system, alleging misapplication of funds. No hearing date has been set for the merits.

John D. Pineura James Marshey Sheffield Lake Markley

Italian Driver Faints After 138 Mile Bolt Mishap

An Italian salesman, Francesco Sergardi, near Rome fainted after highway police, alerted by a garage mechanic, overhauled his car and learned he had driven 138 miles with a missing bolt in the steering gear.

Rome Francesco Sergardi Sergardi

City finances show higher 1954 receipts and lower general fund balance

The city reports 1954 receipts totalling 764 719 46 for the general fund and 606 414 46 for waterworks. total expenditures reach 1 763 519 80, with a special note on waterworks improvements and future contingencies.

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