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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1960
Page
14
Lorain’s Republican leaders were stunned as Harry Bogart did not file for county prosecutor, leaving Democratic incumbent Paul J. Mikus unopposed. Bogart cited personal reasons after taking petitions and a late effort to recruit a candidate failed.
Mrs. Mamie R. Roddy 53 of Milan was seriously injured when her car skidded on a icy Rt 2 south of Schek Rd. It veered off the road, bounced a ditch, and crashed into a wheat field. Local responders rushed to the scene.
Robert Thompson a Loudonville paper products maker and active Mason Eagle Grange Rotary member filed before the 4 p m deadline for the May primary seeking a two year term. Thompson is married with three children and affiliated with the Presbyterian church.
Election set for May 3 lists Democratic incumbents and candidates for statewide and county offices. Notables include Charles A. Mosher for 13th District Congress, R B Gardner for State Senate, Harold Brumback for Sheriff, Paul Mikus for Prosecuting Attorney, Leota Mitchell for County Recorder, and Richard Horn for County Treasurer among others.
City officials discussed financing for the Poplar Street assessment project. A tentative $20,000 balance was proposed to cover final costs with possible additional funds expected, while the official payment decision remains unsettled.
Harold E. Gibson of Mansfield filed to run for the 27 29th district Ohio Senate seat in a four way Republican primary. He faces A P J O Donnell of Elyria John J Pappas of Lorain and R B Mud Gardner of Mansfield. Gibson is a Kenton native with Duke University and Missouri Military Academy education and a law practice in Mansfield.
A $100000 lawsuit filed against Sheriff Vernon M. Smith and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. alleges the 60 year old Richard Seekins was wrongfully shot during an eight hour siege at his West Ridge Road home on December 24. The suit, by the Seekins estate administrator Atty Carl R. Finegan, claims the sheriff used excessive force during an insanity warrant attempt.
Union and company officials met at 11 a.m. to resolve differences after Bendix Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Co. halted operations for about 1,150 workers following a brief shutdown. A Rivoli Theatre strike vote by Local 91 showed 590 to 114 in favor of a strike, while talks proceeded amid ongoing negotiations on grievances and possible actions. A separate accident on Henderson Drive involved Marion Clesiak and Walter William, with a charge of reckless operation filed.
In Lorain two separate crashes led to citations as police investigated both incidents. One driver was cited for driving under the influence and the other for reckless operation.
Harvey C Curtis was discharged from Elyria Memorial Hospital after a three week confinement. He plans to convalesce at home 114 Second Street for seven more weeks. The obituary mentions his work as a funeral director and notes historical references to utensil use at meals.
The city's financial squeeze threatens the mayor's telephone service. Officials weigh budget cuts that could disrupt city communications and impact mayoral operations.
Leslie E. Engel 41, a bachelor steelworker and USW member, filed for the Republican nomination minutes before the deadline. He lives in Amherst Township and works 23 years at Lorain Works, U S Steel Corp. His entry creates a three way GOP race with Koepp and Negris, while Democrats Pincura Thompson face challenger Yeplo.
Fred Smith of Diagonal Road challenges the Village of LaGrange over an easement to the village water plant. The case, ongoing about five years, seeks to certify for Supreme Court review after two lower courts ruled for the village and issued an injunction. Robert Corts represents the village. Joseph Coy represents Smith.
Kenneth Brill, a Pittsfield Township farmer, is elected chairman of the Lorain Soil Conservation District board of five. He succeeds Gordon Hales of North Eaton Township and will lead a reorganized board at the district office on Lodi Street. The vote followed a reorganization meeting as members approved other motions and discussed compensation practices and union-related issues.
Schedule changes move classes to Monday for boys and girls. The text notes five changes and references a First Board date, with schooling continuing despite a day off for some.
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