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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1960
Page
5
A lighthearted notes piece contrasts Groundhog Day weather lore with Candlemas Day religious observance. The author recounts chasing a woodchuck for a photo, mentions Punxsutawney fames, and highlights candles blessed in Catholic rites while noting unclear local weather reports.
Lorain County donations for the March of Dimes Mothers March reach about 14856 with several unreported collections. John le Naumann of Avon Lake lists Lorain City leading with 6348.76, Elyria 4084.62, Amherst 1626.80, and other areas including Avon 686.40 and Sheffield 213.75.
Charles A. Mosher and Roy B. Mud Gardner filed candidacy papers with Lorain County Board of Elections. Mosher, state senator and Oberlin News-Tribune publisher, appears unchallenged for the Republican nomination to succeed A. D. Baumhart II. Gardner faces a contest as Weedrex Mathna withdrew to back Mosher. Local figures and party leaders commented on possible extra GOP candidates for the Vermilion seat.
Arthur Thornton becomes general superintendent of the Lorain Works National Tube Division U.S. Steel, replacing Truman H. Kennedy. From East 28th Street and Pearl Avenue he surveys the 1,432 acre plant, promising a year of full production, steady jobs and plant improvements for 10,641 workers.
Thornton described Lorain plant advances including a new seamless mill, ore bridge, and research work as Continental mills update after wartime rebuilds. He warned safety remains critical with hours nearing 8.25 million and a potential near miss that could halt progress. He also noted plans for Pottsburgh river use and a family connection to local universities.
The Ninth District Court of Appeals granted a permanent injunction against Lorain County Building and Construction Trades Council and others banning picketing on non-union jobs for Jack Cusick. The ruling makes illegal organized labor picketing to force union hiring and finalizes a prior temporary order issued July 2. Cusick had sought to stop picketing of three houses on Whitman Rd and Campagna Dr off Gulf Rd, with a May 22 temporary order later dissolved and limited picketing to one member. The decision affirms state court jurisdiction and ends the case while marking law on organizational picketing in the appellate district.
Oberlin insuranceman John F. Strong filed for the Republican nomination for state representative from Lorain County. Other announced candidates include Mayor Ralph Gray and Joseph Roaden, with Atty. Joseph Zieba considering. Incumbents Maurice Brown and Edward W. De Chant seek re election.
Proprietors of four Elyria neighborhood markets met with organizer James Phillips to form a Footway grocery chain. They aim to buy and advertise collectively to combat supermarket competition. Attending stores included Phils Market Lindway Market Bilew's Market and Borgs Superette at The Chronicle Telegram venue.
Lorain printer Richard W. Horn emerged as a surprise Republican candidate after incumbent Carol O. Schmitkons announced she would not seek re election. Horn, president of Lorain Letter Craft Inc, gained the party backing while Robert Neal Schmitkons resigned to enter private work. Schmitkons had planned a third term, with petition filings exceeding 400 signatures for Horn’s bid.
The Northern Savings and Loan Co. of Elyria shows 1959 growth with $6,377,000 in loans and deposits rising by 2,830,000 to 316,456,700. Officers re-elected include L. D. Huffman as president, Charles B. Wentz as vice president, Eugene Hubbard as secretary treasurer, and A. H. West as attorney. Harry D. Bemis and Robert D. Choate join the board as new vice president and director respectively. Total assets reach 18,176,653, four times the level before moving to 200 Middle Ave.
Kenneth P. Boldt is named field director for Firelands Area Boy Scout Council, a Youngstown native and former northeast district executive. Edward Dillon of Fairmont, W Va, is named district scout executive. Boldt has held prior roles in Youngstown and Huntington and holds business administration credentials.
Lorain County election official Wayne Liat Black Avon Lake board clerk and state central committee member seeks to be an alternate delegate. Four district candidates include Delbert HO Githousen Norwalk Tony Simanowski Sandusky Albert Clow Sanducky and Norman F Rau Sharon Township. Delegates and committee members will be elected in the May 2 primary.
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