County Aid Likely on Rt. 58
Lorain may receive county support for widening Rt. 58 as county commissioners discuss financing after a Lorain council request. County Engineer Patterson noted the exact county needs for the year are not yet known while Lorain’s share could range from 5 to 15 percent of the estimated cost.
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Lorain City
Lorain
Donald E. Patterson
Patterson
Brass
E. L. Toberen
Ashland
Woodrow Mathna
Ernest Gove
Toberen
FE. S. Preston
Hearing On Rt. 254 Set March 2
Amherst officials announce a public hearing on the proposed relocation of Route 254 for March 2 at 7 30 p m Mayor Frank J Ja nik says state proposals will be presented to council and residents Officials will convene at the fire station on Church Street due to expected large attendance with state highway officials in Ashland present
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Amherst
Rt. 254
Frank J. Janik
EL. Toberen
Division 5
Ashland
Church St
Empty Gun Accident Hurts North Ridgeville Youths
In North Ridgeville last night 18 year old Dennis Landfried tested a lever action .22 rifle in his bedroom. His 17 year old brother Geary was struck by a discharged shell in an adjoining room. Gary was taken to Elynn Memorial Hospital in fair condition after surgery. Police ruled the shooting accidental noting the shell remained in the chamber and the ejection mechanism failed. Dennis claimed the gun was empty when last used.
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North Ridgeville
Dennis Landfried
Geary
Gary
Ely Tia Memorial Hospital
Broad Blvd
Homer
Elynn
Thomas Richards
Richards
Dennis
Fog Grounds Planes at New York Airports
Fog caused delays of up to thirty minutes for travelers at New York City's two major airports early today with conditions expected to lift later.
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New York
UPI
New York City
Tempest in GOP Teapot Hearing Tonight in Lorain
A 7:30 p.m. Lorain County Board of Elections hearing probes irregularities on nominating petitions for precinct committeemen, all Republicans so far. Notaries faced subpoenas as possible code violations risk fines up to 500 dollars and six months in jail.
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Lorain
Atty
Joseph Ashelyi
County Election Board
Trotter
Election Board
Lila Black
Black
Lorain County
Ted
Police Here Investigate 3 Accidents
City officers handled three crashes at West Ave and Broad St and at Cleveland and Homer. James Bailey 42 blamed for a right turn crash in which Walter Rust suffered minor damage. Larry Dudakowski 22 and Charlies Lewis 44 sustained moderate to heavy damage in another Broad Street collision. Charles Carte 18 was cited for failure to stop within an assured clear distance after rear ending Warren Badford 30.
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Broad St
Cleveland St
Homer St
James A. Bailey
Harrison
Walter C. Rust
Gulf Rd
Larry Dudakowski
Oak St
Grafton
Charlies S. Lewis
Charles Carte
Sugar Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville
Warren Badford
YMCA
Carte
Chief Proposes Expanded Free Parking On Holiday Basis
Police Chief Maurice C. Flood asks City Council to extend free parking to six more state proclaimed holidays. He notes the state honors ten holidays while the city currently allows free parking on six. He proposes adding Columbus Day October 12 Veterans Day November 11 Lincoln's Birthday February 1 and Washington's Birthday February 2 to the ordinance, with Christmas already free. The recommendation is expected to be discussed at the next council meeting.
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Maurice C. Flood
Washington’s
Unknown Students Break Into North Ridgeville School
North Ridgeville police report unknown youths broke into a local school early today leaving a broken window and damaged cabinet. Custodian DeWitt Mad Gock followed a trail inside as cement blocks were used to access higher areas. He believed the culprits were young males.
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North Ridgeville
DeWitt Mad Gock
Department Dow
Weather Control Via Umbrellas and Mirrors Proposed
Washington congressman James G. Fulton suggests using oversized umbrellas and mirrors to shade tropical zones and reflect sunlight to northern wastelands. He envisions a high space mirror and gun-powered heat influence, claiming extended daylight could cut electricity costs for homes.
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Washington
UPS
James G. Fulton
R-Pa
House Space Committee
Fulton
Canada
Siberia
Africa
South America
Earth
Council Tackles Review of Budget Hits Snags Early
The city finance committee began reviewing department expenses delaying decisions after 3.5 hours. They noted a $35,000 higher general fund revenue than prior estimates and a $100,000 note remains, with a $46,000 October tax settlement distribution not credited in 1961.
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Council
Ellsworth J. Albert
Albert
Thomas D. Bowen
Counity
Finance Committee
J. C. William Tattersall
Safety Service
Joseph C. Cowden
Charles V. Neeson
Elyrian Mendelson 91 Dies in Elyria Hospital
Solomon Mendelson owner of Mendelson Reduction Co. and West Side developer dies at 6 a.m. in Elyria Memorial Hospital. Survived by wife Molly and eight descendants. Services held at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with burial at Agudath Achim Cemetery. Family at 341 Denison Ave.
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Solomon Mendelson
Mendelson Reduction Co
West Side Elyria
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Mendelson
Denison Ave
Elyria
Broad St
West Ave
Bath St
West River St
Molly (Wieder) Mendelson
Mae Gross
S. A. Horvitz
Ben Kaatz
Cleveland
Sam Kahn
Harry Hyman
Nelson Mendelson
Youngstown
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home
Agudath Achim
Recreation Jobs Open For Summer
Applications to work in the city’s recreation program are being accepted by Recreation Director Charles R. Hoagland. Positions include swimming pool supervisors, lifeguards, and managers with salaries from 1.33 to 1.73 an hour. About 22 supervisors, 18 lifeguards, and four adult managers will be hired. Applications are at the recreation board office in the Ely Blog, weekdays 8:30 to noon and 1 to 5, and Saturdays 8:30 to noon.
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Charles R. Hoagland
Recreation Board
Memorial Day Board Meets Tuesday Night
The executive board of the Ely Memorial Day committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the American Legion Home to start planning the 1961 celebration. Area veterans groups and their officers should attend, according to chairman Thomas Haskins.
Coin Stamp Club Meeting At Elks Club Room
Bayna Coin and Stamp Club will gather Monday at 8 p.m in the Elks Club meeting room for a wall display, auction and refreshments will be served.
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Bayna
Elks Club
The Marriage Go Round Opens to Laughter at Black River Playhouse
The Black River Playhouse opened its sophisticated comedy The Marriage Go Round with strong laughs and a polished cast led by Bob Gainor as Paul Deville and Joan Crawford as Katrin. Leslie Stevens’s witty lines spark the marital sparring as director Richard Bulke guides a stageful of sharp performances, with notable support from Lolly Dobreff and Jim Dobbins. The production features striking sets, bright lighting, and stylish costumes, delivering grown-up humor despite first-night jitters that should smooth by tonight and tomorrow.
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Black River Playhouse
Playhouse
Leslie Stevens
Paul
Content Deville
Katrin
Bob Gainor
Paul Deville
Stevens
Richard Bulke
Gainor
Lolly Dobreff
Gibraltar
Joan Crawford
Jim Dobbins
Ross
Fred Wilkins
Conni Mateer
Agnes Owen
Misses Crawford
Dobreff
Parsons to Direct Cancer Crusade Campaign Leader Named
Ernest L. Parsons, Elyria businessman and civic leader, will head the 1962 Cancer Crusade house to house campaign in Elyria. The one day fund raising program is set for Tuesday, April 24 as Cancer Control Month unfolds. Parsons is president of Parsons and Van deVoort Insurance and holds multiple community roles including City Club vice president and Boy Scouts advancement chairman. He resides at 142 Harrison St with his wife and two children.
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Ernest L. Parsons
Elyria
American Cancer Society
Parsons
Parsons and van deVoort Insurance Agency, Inc
The
Buck
U. S. Air Force
City Club
Lorain County
Boy Scouts of America
Exchange Club
Masonic Order
King Solomon Lodge
American Legion
Parkersburg
W. Va
Harrison St
Maxine
Rachard
Kimberly Lynn
Mileage Death Rate Hits Record Low On Ohio Highways
Ohio highways recorded the lowest mileage death rate in 1961 with 44 fatalities per 100 million miles of travel. Total traffic stood at 38 billion miles, and 1,674 deaths occurred, the lowest since 1936 for non war years. Highway Safety Director J Grant Keys credited vehicle improvements, education, engineering, enforcement, and motorists’ changing attitudes. He urged a larger patrol force and more driver exams to sustain progress.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio
J. Grant Keys
Keys
Turkish Army Suppresses Ankara Uprising Led by Cadets
The Turkish armed forces with tanks crushed a revolt by about 8,000 mutinous cadets and Ankara garrison troops. Premier Ismet Inonu announced full government control on Ankara Radio. leaders were arrested and no casualties were reported. The insurrection aimed to change the constitution and veto parliament, led by Col Tala Aydemir after his dismissal sparked the revolt.
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Turkey
UPI
Ismet Ran
Ceary
Inagu
Navy
Ankara Garison
Tala‘ Aydemir
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