Ohio Lawmakers Eye Safety Measures at Railroad Crossings
Rep. Robert L. Johnson and a joint committee expect a rough draft of crossing safety legislation by next Tuesday. The measure would involve state railroad safety funding, prioritizing dangerous crossings, and speeding up signal upgrades as urged by the Chronicle-Telegram after fatal crashes in Lorain County.
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Robert L. Johnson
Medina
Rep
Johnson
Senate House Committee
Legislative Service Commission
Lorain County
Charles A. Mosher
Chronicle-Telegram
Alton
Murray Ridge
New York Central
Wellington honors seventh Eagle Scout in 40 year history
Jerry Pfeiffer of Troop 100 became the seventh Wellington scout to achieve Eagle, receiving the badge in Wellington High School with A J Dublo present. The ceremony marked the first time Wellington Scouts advanced from Bobcat to Eagle in one sequence. Ed Fanning spoke as 41 Scouts were honored, following the Blue and Gold dinner for Cub Pack 114 with 136 attendees.
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James Debney
Gary Bottomlee
Wellington
Jerry Preifier
Jerry Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
A. J. Dublo
Scout
James Dobney
Edward Fanning
Firelands
David Crawford
Tommy Wilkinson
Improper Turn Charged After Elyria Traffic Crash
Elyria police charged Marie C Mackett of 1916 Lake Ave with making an improper left turn at 88 Chestnut St after her car collided with Norman Beattie of 119 Ridge St around 9 30 p m at chestnut and 68 Chestnut The Beattie car suffered left side and front damage estimated at 150 while Mackett’s vehicle had minor left rear damage She was cited to appear in court Monday.
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Elyria
Chestnut St
Marie C. Mackett
Lake Ave
Chestnut
Norman
Beattie
Ridge St
Mackett
Mackert
Vandals Shatter Plant Windows at Nehj Bottling
Police report vandals smashed windows at the Elyria Nehj Bottling Co plant at 530 West St. Over $300 in damage from three large panes and two more shattered windows. One window measured 92 by 46 inches, valued around $140, with others similar in size.
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Elyria
Nehj Bottling Co
West St
Employes
Bassy
Amendment Aims to Ease Recreation Commission Membership
Sen Mosher sponsors a measure to modify city recreation commission rules in Elyria so two school board appointees need not be school board members. The change would require two appointments from the school board but allow nonboard members. Amherst Water Works seeks tax deduction parity with gas and telephone utilities.
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Amherst Water Works Co
Ohio
Elyria Recreation Commission
Elynn Board of Education
Mosher
City Recreation Commission
Elyria Board
Haseen
Sen
Recreation Commission
Unity
Amherst
Atty
J. J. Smythe
Amherst Company
Smythe
United States to send food packages to Hungary
Vienna reports the United States will ship about 500000 food packages to Hungary over the next five months as part of aid efforts. The move comes amid postwar relief initiatives and to bolster starving populations in Hungary.
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Vienna
United States
Hungary
U.S
Bequests Total $45,000 From Charles Hildebrandt Estate
Lorain County probate records show Charles Hildebrandt of Avon Lake died Jan 31 leaving real estate valued at 25 000 and personal property over 400 000. Bequests include 10 000 to St Alexis Hospital St Ann's Maternity Hospital and the Little Sister of the Poor Home for Aged. Two 2 500 gifts go to St Mary Church Avon and St Joseph Church Avon Lake. The remainder goes to relatives led by son Robert 63 and daughter Francis Haag 61.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Lorain
Lorain County
Charles 3
Avon
St. Joseph Church
Avon Lake
Cleveland
St Alexis Hospital
St. Ann’s Maternity Hospital
Little Sister of the Poor Home For Aged
Robert
Francis Haag
Two-car Crash on Route 58 Injures Lorain Man and Baby
A collision on Route 58 north of Wellington sent Lorain resident Ray Norman Churchill Sr in critical condition at Allen Hospital Lorain with a possible skull fracture for three-month-old Edward Younglass of Wellington. Churchill’s license was reportedly revoked and no charges were filed.
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Wellington
Allen Hospital
Oberlin
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Ray Norman Churchill, Sr
West Second St
Lorain
Edward Younglass
Vernedia Sb. Younglass
Hawley Rd
Wisconden
State Highway Patrol
Younglass
Churchill
State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Aternoon
Delver
Ray M. Chuckhill
Karam
Obertin
Brinyn Studion
Accused Violator Post Bond In Lorain Narcotics Case
John A. Gay 39 Lorain was released from the county jail after posting a $30 000 bond set by Judge LeRoy Keily. Indictments allege possession and sale of marijuana three to six cigarettes and a separate count for Zetta Brown and Earl H Barnett both in jail with no bond actions yet. Barnett faces morphine tablets and marijuana counts plus a conspiracy charge with Bertha Mae Hatten. Arraignment set for Tuesday morning.
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John A. Gay
Lorain Tatsnessman
Common Pleas
LeRoy Keily
Lorain Real Estate
H. E. Agate
Atty
Andrew Keep
Lorain
Gay
Grand Jury
Zetta Brown
Ada Ave
Earl H. Barnett
West 14Th St
Brown
Barnett
Fach
Bertha Mae Hatten
Kelly
Elyria Hungarian Refugee Committee Meeting Set
A Elyria Hungarian refugee committee meeting is scheduled for 4 p m Tuesday in city council chambers Mayor J Grant Keys says all members and sub committee members should report progress Subcommittees and chairs listed include occupation inventory Foster P Dirlam bylaws and procedure Judge Frank M Wilcox housing and records John Kolopus and John Corian welfare and adjustment Mrs Anna Ani Kouchine
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Elyria
J. Grant Keys
Foster P. Dirlam
Frank M. Wilcox
John Kolopus
John Corian
Anna <Ani[Kouchine
Rival Directory Publishers Move Into Elynia
Two directory publishers Mullen- Kille Co and R L Polk & Co launch Elyria city directory campaigns. Mullen Kille eyes Jan 1 1958 delivery for Elyria book, Polk plans Oct 1 publication. Chamber of Commerce undecided about endorsing either directory.
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Elyna
Mullen- Kille Co
R. L. Polk & Co
Elyna City
Elyria Chamber of Comerce
Chamber
Norris Ryder
Chamber 41 Commerce
Hollis Rice
Vidlands Division
Mullen-Kille
Rice
Elyria
Mullin-Kille
Brown Printing Co
Howard Sheeler
Polk Company
Polk Fis
Dairy Herd Decreases Reported in Lorain County Area
Dairy herds and cattle numbers declined in Lorain and nearby counties. Oberlin hosts extension agents with Ohio State University experts noting Lorain County at 94.9 percent of its 1950 cattle, and a 28.1 percent herd drop since 1950. Other counties show varied changes while labor costs and saving devices for livestock feeding are discussed.
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Lorain
Oberlin
Ohio State University, Co
D. McGrew
Lorain County
McGrew
Ohio
Stark County
Ashtabula
Erie
Huron
Cuyahoga
Kenneth Battles
Extension
Labo
Ross Milner
George Guest
Bullet fragments injure Lorain youth during target practice
Daniel Balko, 16, of 3507 Ashland Ave Lorain, was treated at St Joseph Hospital Lorain for minor injuries after bullet fragments from a 22 caliber round struck him under the right eyelid, on the forehead, and right arm while he and a friend shot at the Lorain County Fish and Game Club. The sheriff's department report states the shot was fired by Bob Nagy of 3644 Oberlin Ave Lorain.
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Daniel Balko
Ashland Ave
Lorain
St Joseph Hospital
Rero
Lorain County
Midview Board Seeks Four-Mill Five-Year Levy
Midview School District will ask voters to approve a four-mill, five-year operating levy in spring elections. The board projects about 75 000 dollars yearly, 875 000 over five years, to cover rising costs from growing enrollment and a new elementary building.
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Grafton
Midview
Board of Education
Glen Dennis
Lorain County
Superintendent of Schools
Iitness
Distret
Dennis
Mainenance
Kent State University
Papriahon
Une Dyure
Atlantic City
Addition Plains
Chester Peck
Oof Besawenger, Loch, Oley
Woman Drinks Cleaning Fluid After Home Incident
A 32 year old Elyria woman is in Memorial Hospital after apparently drinking cleaning fluid. Her husband found her slumped at a downtown desk and called police. She was admitted for treatment and observation while the husband, injured February 3 in a Pennsylvanian plane crash, remains listed in serious condition with lacerations.
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Imlyria
Ralph Fox
Elyria
Pennsyl Hospital
Vania
Lee Hospital
Johnstown
Tav- A
Attern
Hundreds Rally for Heart Fund Drive Tomorrow
Hundreds in Barents County join a nationwide Heart Sunday effort to fund heart disease research and treatment. Local volunteers urged residents to welcome workers and contribute to the cause across Whiges and adjacent townships today.
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Heart Fund
Barents
Hubert Marty
Elyrian Tells Of Beating and Robbery in Lorain
Anthony Whitlam, 49, reported to the sheriff that he was beaten and robbed by four men and a woman after stopping on ATh SL. The assailants assaulted him, stole his wine, and fled. He was treated at St. Joseph Hospital, Lorain, for head injuries.
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Anthony Whitlam
South Lagan SP
Whitin
Heo
Feu
Harm
St. Joseph Hospital
Lorain
Bat Conte Entity
Ted
Lie Detector Lies in Manila Case Report
Fragmentary notes describe conflicting versions of a crime allegedly by a man named KRaeh Gin. A machine-recorded transcript suggests confusion and anger, with unclear conclusions about guilt or actions. Authorities face inconsistent statements and early investigative ambiguity.
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Manila
Vevey
Dante
Rites Set For Victim Of Crash
Funeral services are planned for Colleen ONeal of Avon after a traffic crash on Fa Yat near Shopping Center. The accident, reported by Becht City deputies, left Mrs. ONeal and several relatives among survivors including husband Walter and two sons. The service will be held at St Abus Cemetery.
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Avon
Stevea da Shantty
Coleen
O'Neal Sheffield
Lionard
Dada Tae
Statiarn
May Reese
Sears
Leonarik
Hosney
Walter
Duterd
Laan
Barge Y Ile
Saginaw
Bernerd
Nattas
Anil Tepes
Lew Vitor
Abus
Britain and Wales See Skat Crisis and Investment Plan
Britain and Wales face a fiscal crisis amid private sector push. A joint plan targets 200 000 CDH dire funds for crisis response and public works. Officials warn of potential budget cuts if revenue fails to materialize. Economic chiefs insist on urgent action to stabilize markets and protect social programs.
Free Parking Day Spurs Meter Frenzy in Elyria
Downtown Elyria saw heavy parking with many shoppers taking advantage of a free parking promotion tied to a Washington’s Birthday sales event. Meter cues remained active though most meters carried nonpay metals. officers reported mixed adherence and warned refunds won’t be issued. The city plans another free parking day on Memorial Day May 30.
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Liygal
Mlypia City
Elyria
Washington
Mers
West Third St
Parkers
Walter Gehrke
Flyria
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Elynia
Midview Board
Elyrian
Britain
Wales
London
CPI
Ant
Bintthiad
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