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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1963
Page
9
Street crews in Elyria are alerted for emergency shifts as a major thaw looms. Joseph C. Cowden warns it could be the worst since 1959, with warm spell followed by freezing temperatures and possible flooding in northwest areas near Warden Ave and rail lines.
Safety Service Director Joseph C. Cowden announced the curbside garbage pickup requirement is over and Elyria residents no longer need to place cans at the curb. The emergency statement was described as a lie by Cowden, clarifying the disposal policy.
The Ely Village race centers on Tattersall who seeks a third term as city solicitor. He was first elected in 1959, reelected in 1961, and later ran for Ward 1 council in 1967. Tattersall is a lawyer with Myers Horan and Aschentach, a Gray resident, and holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Western Reserve University. He is active in multiple service and veterans groups and has served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
The danger at the Rt. 57 bypass near LaPorte stems from a turning slope that causes drivers to misjudge a left turn. State official Robert Witten says the wavy surface results from unfinished surfacing and the curve is part of the interchange to divert traffic to the bypass. No serious crashes yet, though local residents report frequent near misses and towing incidents.
Fred H. Bryant 69 of 254 Washington Ave retired secretary of Western Automatic Machine Screw Co and steel division head died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He joined Western Automatic in 1913, served in Navy, headed steel division since 1927, survived by wife Dorothy C two sons and four daughters, funeral Monday at 2:30 pm at Harold Dicken Funeral Home with burial at Brookdale Cemetery. Memorials to St Man's Church building fund and Father Flanigan's Boys Home.
Solicitor J C Tattersall ruled the city need not pay 117.65 dollars withheld from a park department employee if the work violated a commission directive. He warned the park commission could unjustly enrich itself at the employee and city’s expense. The commission said only three fulltime workers would be used in early 1963 to align with a tightened budget. Park Supt Machock claimed no formal notice before January 10, leading to a contested layoff. The panel voted to withhold pay for work after January 4 but approved compensation for work performed January 1 to 4.
The executive committee of the Lorain County Metropolitan Park District’s Citizens Advisory Council approved spending 900000 for acquiring 2500 acres for park development over ten years. The plan, led by Park Director Henry Minert, includes land in Western Central and Eastern areas and envisions amenities such as children’s play areas, nature centers, amphitheater, horseback riding, golf, an animal farm, winter sports, a marina, and a cultural center with possible federal grants used when available.
Pet shops in London begin selling a new spray deodorant labeled to neutralize odors at 66 cents per bottle. The UPI report notes the move aims to improve freshness in homes and kennels.
Judge Winfred Ervin of Charlotte, NLC, released John Charles Dunn from custody on Friday with remarks about Dunn’s fearless attitude toward work. The statement, “In a way I envy you. Work doesn't scare you a bit. You could lie down beside it and go to sleep,” accompanied the ruling.
Students in Elyria Science Days displayed diverse exhibits while nearing exhaustion from late nights and early judging. George Becker logged about 40 hours lettering charts for an electrolysis display, sleeping 13 to 14 hours in three nights, as Sheryin Schmidt struggled with fabric attachments and stayed up until 4:30 a.m. Friday. Judges begin at 9 a.m. with awards at 5 p.m., and exhibitors prepare hours after doors close.
Lorain County Civil Defense Council will meet Thursday at 730 p m at the Amherst Control Center. Survival crackers samples will be served during a coffee break. Director Joseph D Stockstil notes the crackers are part of government supplies for shelters. The shelter marking program will be reviewed, two films previewed, and a staff progress report discussed along with Ohio CD laws and local CD operation plan prep.
Lorain County Animal Protective League seized a herd of 14 dairy cows a bull and two Herefords from the Williams farm near Amherst following complaints of mistreatment. The cattle were moved to another township farm for boarding while trustees investigate neglect claims tied to late payments water and feed. An Amherst Vermilion high school brawl preceded the action and police remain on duty at events.
James T. Tracey Democrat filing for the Elyria city auditor post. Tracey, 33, former chief deputy treasurer of Lorain County, Navy veteran, and Elyria High School alumnus, has deep local ties and active service in Democratic clubs and community groups. He and his wife live with four children at 474 Olivet Ter.
Safety Director Joseph C. Cowden announced that eight water softener firms have obtained permits to solicit sales in Elyria after earlier statements claimed no permits. He criticized the sales tactics as misleading residents about water purity while noting softening simply removes minerals.
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