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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1960
Page
2
A new plunger called Teslaflex for toilets promises airtight fit and full pressure to drive through clogs. Its tapered tail seals tightly and its design aims to prevent air or water from escaping, guiding blockage down the drain.
A Sheffield Lake complaint over a $2,840 sewer bill was rejected by A Vo Agnew of the Lorain waterworks. D E Ratliffe said the bill used an estimated water figure, while Agnew argued it was based on actual sewage from the village. The row reflects a yearlong clash after village residents stopped buying wholesale water from Lorain.
Lorain police report a man identified as Thomas Chancey says his girlfriend Beatrice Chancey stabbed him in an upstairs room after an argument at 336 West 12th Street. He was treated for forehead and shoulder wounds at St Joseph Hospital and released. Beatrice fled as police investigated a knife attack tied to financial dispute over funds.
Lorain 60 year old Eun residence George Zatroch admitted painting and posting obscene language signs on a utility pole near East Lake Street between Mth and 15th streets west of Broadway to deter garbage dumping on his rear property. Signs questioned the parentage of those who dumped.
Two teenage girls were injured Saturday night when their car skidded into a utility pole and bridge railing on East Erie Avenue near Broadway in Lorain. Dorothy West, 29, of 365 South Pleasant Street, was driving the car with Barbara Oberholtzer, 16, of 112 Park Avenue, Elyria, and Rita Berkowitz, 16, of 2850 Dublin, as passengers. Mrs. Mahoney, a witness, reported bruises to the head and hand. West faced charges for failure to control. Garvin Washington, 39, of 1425 West 22nd Street, driving another car, was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless operation after the crash.
Elyria man Claude Bronson was re-elected chairman of the Metropolitan Housing Authority as Michael Peer was named vice president in the annual officers election. Officials noted about 15 years of service and a city general fund total around 147 55372 dollars. Other directors include Wallace Chapin Edward Harr and Alfred Schibley.
Lagrange Lyle Smith Keystone High School selects Betty Dalglish Kathy Kolozy Bonnie Gleason and Martyn Pasadyn for the 36th annual Columba Scholastic Press Association convention at Columbia University New York March 17 18 19 They will be joined by Mrs Helen Lautenschleger adviser Alternates are Mantyn Martin and Joan Harper Delegates are chosen by word count in the school paper and the publications cover much of their expenses.
Vincent Cub Scouts from Pack 32 at St. Vincent de Paul Church staged space age skits for their final meeting. Awards were given including Wolf badges to Larry Knepper and others, Gold Arrow to several Cubs, and Silver Arrow to two scouts. Denner Stripes awarded to multiple members and a mention of upcoming Loram County Scoring Roundtable at Vincent DePaul on Feb 10.
A student from Behance College, daughter of Leonani Sithsophmore, joins the Defiance College choir on a touring program. The tour includes performances at the White House secured by Pros cae end Mire Trae Foser Reraes.
A damaged OCR page notes a club honoring a birthday guest with a dinner for members. Names appear garbled but include several ladies and the honored guest, with mentions of speakers and hostesses. The text is fragmentary and difficult to parse for full facts.
Amherst report lists Harold A. Kolbe of Lorain arrested for failure to maintain physical control of his vehicle and released on bond. Also cited to appear in mayor's court were two others after a Sunday incident. The item details local dairy and extension meetings in Medina County with speakers from Ohio State University and local agents.
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