Dunham Ends 42 Year Public Service Career
Hack Dunham retires after a 42 year public service in Lorain County and the city. He helped build bridges and adopt innovations in paving drainage and road banking. Born in Pittsfield Mass he moved to Elyria and earned the nickname Hack, now plans to stay home at 919 Middle Ave with sister and brother in law.
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Lorain County
Ohio ADC review under U.S. Senate directive begins
Lorain County Welfare staff led by Miss Lois Bielfelt join state and federal personnel to survey Aid for Dependent Children recipients. Paul Zhinik and a regional supervisor aid in Cleveland as 46 reviewers examine eligibility while two federal staffers work from Washington and Chicago. The review, ordered to assess state policies, covers about one fifth of cases amid national attention over welfare and alleged incentives for foster care.
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Lorain County
State Ware Department
Cleveland
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ADC
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Connerhon
Mary Crum
Washington, D.C
Man Allen
Family Services Technicacy
Chicago
U.S Senate
Mas
Building and plumbing permit fees rise in Elyma City
Elyma City Council approved a new schedule of building and plumbing permit fees to take effect Saturday. Building Inspector James J Sere announced the hike, which doubles most fees despite opposition from local contractors. Electrical and heating permits were rejected and will take effect later. a proposal to raise contractor registration fees awaits a public hearing in March.
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James J Sere
Dawtle
Amoun
Lear
Settlement approved for child dog bite injury
Probate Judge Harold Ewing approves a $500 settlement for seven year old Judy Bockmiller daughter of John and Frances Bockmiller Avon for a dog bite on September 6 1960 at 37050 Chester Road Avon by a Springer Spaniel Edward and Susan Avec named parties awarded the amount closing the case.
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Judy Bockmiller
John Aned
Frances Bockmiller
Avon
Chester Rd
Springer Spaniel
Edward and
Susan
Avec
Gas Cutback Eased To Twenty-Five Percent In Ohio Plants
Industrial gas curtailments eased to 25 percent as Ohio Fuel Gas Co reduced the cutback order for industrial processing and allowed standby heating equipment. Elvira industries reported no layoffs, while Lorain’s National Tube Division and Ford plants cut shifts to half days. Ford plans to turn a night shift as soon as possible. Snow blanketed Cleveland area with 1. inches of new snow and a low 19. Flurries expected with highs near 29 and a low around 10 tonight.
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Elvrra Industries
Lorain
National Tube Division
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Longshoremen end strike in Lorain
Lorain workers halt strike ending after Feb 19 contract signing between Toledo Lorain and Fairport Co. Independent Cleveland repair crews resumed duties repairing three ore unloaders damaged Nov. 5 by the Tyne Ore incident. Union had refused work without a new contract.
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Water Jumpers Cause Revenue Loss in North Ridgeville
Elyria officials and Lorain County discuss water system losses from unmetered jumpers installed in North Ridgeville homes. About 141 properties have jumpers, leaving water charges unpaid while developers plan future construction. County raises water tap fee to 348 dollars as part of a pending plan to expand supply.
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Elyma Water Department
Senator backs income tax for school funding in Ohio
In Columbus, Senator Len Ross Thacker urges allowing local school districts to levy an income tax via voter referendum to fund education. He argues current wealth comparisons mislead and cites Louisiana and Southern states as top spenders. Thacker cites housing and suburban patterns shaping school finances. He questions state readiness to absorb increased enrollment if districts close.
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G. W. Thacker
Boer Cloud
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Rockefeller
Jay Thacker
Hes
Catt Gues
Grippe of flu not Asian in Oberlin area
County Health Officer Dr. Marion Fisher reports no epidemic Asian flu in Oberlin area. He notes usual winter illnesses, with many unvaccinated individuals gaining limited protection from inoculations, while vaccines reduce cases and severity among those who still fall ill.
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Pump bid accepted for school in Western Reserve district
The Western Reserve district board of education accepted a low bid of 395 for a three quarter horse pump from Ralph Bechstein of Florence for the new high school and junior high on Rt. 20 east of Townsend. George Oats of Collins is drilling a well at the site to supplement two existing wells. Fourteen applications were received for the custodian position. A summer work schedule for Lans at the three existing buildings was approved. Harland Townsend and Wake man cooks will attend an Ohio Food Service Association workshop in Columbus on April 6. The Western Reserve Athletic banque, sponsored by the Booster Club, is tentatively set for April 6.
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Women plan panel discussion on city finances in Elyria
The Democratic Women's Club of Elyria will hold a panel discussion titled Should Elyria Operate in the Red or Black at its monthly meeting next Thursday at 8 p.m. in Monteith Hall. Panelists include Mayor Char Alex W. Neeson, Safety Service Director Joseph C. Cowden, and Kenneth Kreck. Moderator is Mrs. Ted Seward, program chairman.
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Safety Service
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Kenneth Kreck
Council
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Ted Seward
First hearing set in Medina embezzlement case
The preliminary hearing for Mrs Ann Thiem on a $2000 embezzlement charge tied to Medina Municipal Court funds is set for Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Medina County Probate Juvenile Court offices. Officials report arson charges may follow after a February fire that damaged the Medina courthouse.
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Winters
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Taft
David Goldthorpe
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Shiem
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Village limit bill introduced to curb village incorporations
Special to The CT COLLAIBUS The Senate committee on Ju nocary recommended passage of a bill to prevent incorporation of villages within three miles of existing municipalities. Sen Rey Gardner R Mansfeld introduced the bill which was amended to reduce the limit to three miles and to exclude areas across county lines. The measure aims to limit new village incorporations unless the county commissioners and neighboring municipality act within 60 days. Municipal groups show support, while opponents caution over its reach and timing before the legislature.
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John Coleman
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As- County
Lorain County schools receive first quarterly state funds
The Lorain County Board of Education announced the first quarterly distribution of state funds to the county school system. Avon received $34,497, Avon Lake $15,000, Clearview $71,690, Columbia $48,931, Firelands $37,988, Midview $? Ridgeville $86,480, Sheffield $62,072, and South Amherst in the allocation.
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Lorain County
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