Berlin Heights mayor starts 7th term in 13th year
Berlin Heights Mayor Myron Nickiis begins his 13th consecutive year in office marking his seventh term. Elton Green shifts from playing clerk to village treasurer, with Harold Shoop moving to aid as clerk. Council plans uniform ordinances, parking fixes at Main and South, and monthly meetings continue.
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Berlin
Berlin Heights
Myron Nickiis
Casey Stengel
Elton Green
Harold Shoop
Green
B. P. Merrick
Oliver Burnham
William Daniels
Lyle Phillips
Burt Oehling
Sidney Daniels
Main and
South Sts
Myron Nichols
Nichols
Milan school board swears in members at organizational meeting
Paul Crecelius and Dr. Raymond Henshaw were sworn in by Clerk Russell Wallravenstein to begin new terms. Paul Kurtz and Elva Lewis Jr. were elected president and vice president for 1960. Clerk Wallravenstein hired at 170 dollars monthly. board pay set at 3 dollars per member monthly with a 500 dollar travel fund. Meetings set for the first Tuesday each month at Milan School. C. J. Lindecamp noted last year’s earnings were 359731.56 with levies and mileage details recorded.
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Milan
Paul Crecelius
Raymond Henshaw
Russell Wallravenstein
Crecelius
Henshaw
H. Neil Mason
Paul Kurtz
Elva Lewis Jr
Wallravenstein
Tre
Topm
C. J. Lindecamp
Linecamp
Free 36 page book on arthritis mailed to readers
Public service notice offers a free illustrated booklet on arthritis and rheumatism explaining causes, effects, and dangers of neglect. It describes a proven drugless treatment method used successfully in thousands of cases and requires no obligation. Send free book request to The Ball Clinic Dept. 1808 Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
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Hoohis
Arthri
Ois
Ball Clinic
Excelsior Springs, Mo
Oberlin Council names Nord and Ellis to top posts
Oberlin selects Eric Nord as chairman and Wade Ellis as vice chairman at a 37 minute organizational meeting attended by ten in council chambers. Nord and Ellis vow service, with Nord praised as new chair and Ellis winning the vice chair role amid unanimous votes.
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Oberlin Council
Nord
Ellis
Oberlin
Eric Nord
Hawthorne
Vermilion Couple Seek Jury Trial In Local Cases
Vermilion residents Raymond and Miriam Leidheiser plead innocent to resisting arrest and Driving While Intoxicated and seek a jury trial. Charges stem from July 22 to July 23 incidents in Ripton Village. Other defendants James Isom and Raymond Zepeda face DWI and manslaughter matters with varying trial status.
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Leidheisers
Grant St
Vermilion
Raymond Leidheiser
Waldo Butler
Ripton Village
Butler
Ner Laureeme
James Isom
Isom
Helen Gould
Lorain County
Grand Jury
Raymond Zepeda
Donald Philip Hofman
Baumhart Ascends to Mayor as Hoffman Leads Council
Vermilion reports Charles Baumhart moved from council president to mayor for a two year term. New council includes Don Hoffman Robert Liljegren Art Crow Jr Joseph Ryan Fred Friday and Nelson Parsons. Hoffman named council president and committees set. engineer John Ochse named replacing R W Warner. solicitor William H Smith retained.
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Vermilion
Charles Baumhart
Joseph Ryan
Fred Friday
Nelson Parsons
Don Hoffman
Robert Liljegren
Art Crow, Jr
Hoffman
Baumhart
Parsons
Ryan
Liljegren
Crow
William H. Smith
John Ochse
R. E. Warner and Associates Engineering
Ochse
R. W. Warner
John Reeg
East Lake Rd
East River Rd
Don Eppler
Calvin Thoms
West River Rd
Guilty Plea To Speeding Nets Fine And Suspension
Kenneth E. Cole of Kipton pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to speeding. Judge David R. Goldthorpe fined $50 and costs, suspended Cole’s license for 60 days, and ordered attendance at Lorain County Driver Improvement School, noting looser results from last year.
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Oberlin
Kenneth E. Cole
Baird Ra. Kipton
David R. Goldthorpe
Cole
Lorain County
Goldthorpe
Flier Escapes Crash Near Crestview Florida
A U S Air Force jet piloted by James E Myers of Grind Chain Florida caught fire and crashed near Crestview Florida but Myers escaped unharmed. The incident prompted emergency response and an investigation into the cause. Local authorities secured the scene and assisted with casualties.
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Linatr Force Base
Fla
James E. Myers
Grind Chain
Pina
Crestview
Contracts To Lease Allen Memorial Hospital To City Of Oberlin
Oberlin council considers presenting contracts for lease of Allen Memorial Hospital to the City of Oberlin and Joint Township Hospital District. Negotiations aim to transfer administration to a private non profit while city retains oversight.
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Allen Hospital
Oberlin
Oberlin College of Allen Memorial Hospital
Grover L. Severs
Keystone School Board selects Wise as president in 1960 setup
LaGrange resident Dale Wise was elected president of the Keystone District Board of Education at a meeting held in the LaGrange School. Dean Smith of Penfield became vice president, with Russell Wheeler elected as a new member. Rules set the depository as Grafton Savings and Banking Co. La Grange office and established monthly 3 dollar per meeting stipends for 12 meetings, first regular session Jan 19 at the LaGrange School.
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Lagrange
Dale Wise
Keystone District Board of Education
Dean Smith
Penfield
Smith
Russell Wheeler
Oberlin Rd
Grafton Savings and Banking Company
la Grange
LaGrange School
Played Safe New Years Eve Not New Years Day
Dennis L. Woods of Elyria admitted not going out on New Year’s Eve but left home New Year’s Day. He was charged with driving while intoxicated after officers caught him returning on Fast College Street. Woods pleaded guilty and received a $250 fine plus costs, a one year license revocation, and five days in jail.
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Oberlin
Dennis L. Woods
David R. Goldthorpe
College St
Woods
Groveland St
Goldthorpe
Mayor-Elect Golding Takes Oath in New London
Newly elected Mayor Preston Golding was sworn in last night despite laryngitis. Maurice Smith became council president as the board approved changing meeting days to the first and third Wednesdays. The council also set meeting times 7 p.m. winter 8 p.m. summer and considered a Civil Defense grant for $150,000 emergency hospital equipment with a rent-free storage offer from Elliot Reidies of the New London Record.
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Council
Severs
New London
Preston Golding
Maurice Smith
Golding
Elliot Reidies
The
New London Record
Banker Dr Moir S Martin Dies In North Carolina
Dr Moir S Martin 76 a local banker and chief surgeon at Norther n Surrey Hospital died Monday at the hospital where his 74 year old wife was recovering from surgery Mori was a prominent figure in MOUNTAIRY North Carolina with ties to the hospital and financial community.
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Mountairy
N.C
UPI
Moir S. Martin
Northern Surrey Hospital
Berlin Heights Schools Elect Lander as President in 1960 Meeting
Berlin Local Board of Education held its 1960 organizational session with oath ceremonies for two new members Mrs Lyle Phillips and Robert Taylor. Incumbents Lander, Smith, and Tillinghast were sworn in as officers. Lander named president and Tillinghast vice president.
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Berlin
Board of Education
Lyle Phillips
Robert Taylor
William Gammie
Gammie
State Board of Education
Charlies Lander
David Smith
Terrence Tillinghast
Lander
Tillinghast
George Moon
Arthur Buchwald
Buchwald
Berlin Heights
Firelands Community Bank
NEW Berlin Board of Education
Amherst PTA Plans Concert and Founder's Day Dinner
Amherst Junior Senior PTA and Elementary PTA meet at Central School to finalize a Glenn Miller concert on Jan 12 with proceeds to a scholarship fund. Founder's Day dinner is set for Feb 1 at Central School. Scotty Armstrong will speak. A panel on teen acne features Dr. Elsie Snell and Dr. Anthony Piraino.
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Amherst
Amherst Junior-Senior Parent Teacher Association
PTA
Central School
Glenn Miller
Miller
Hubert Marty
Scotty Armstrong
Wjw-Tv
Cleveland
Russia
Bel
Donald M. Wonderly
Elsie Snell
Anthony Piraino
Elyria
Arson Attempt Under Investigation At Willard Home
Authorities probe an alleged arson at Tom Fulton’s Wash burn Road residence after a New Year’s Day incident. Fulton and his family had left at 3 a.m. and returned to find a burned mattress and fuel oil spread inside. Fire had burned the mattress but did not ignite other items.
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Willard
Tom Fulton
Washburn Rd
Fulton
Willard Fire Department
Sheriff's Department
Phillips Heads Berlin Township Library Board
William H. Phillips was named president succeeding Addion Hoffman at the Berlin Township Public Library Board meeting. Ned Tillinghast became vice president and Mrs. Oliver Burnham retained as secretary. Bunch of members named. Bessie Green librarian. co assistants approved for up to 500 hours annually.
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Berlin Heights
Berlin Township
Josephine Hast
Fred Fulton
Milan Village Council names committees and faces budget shift
New mayor Chris Kafka led the January 1 swearing in of Milan's village council elected in November amid a no petition, write-in election. Hunter Haynes was chosen president. committees include McWane, Rockwell and Weiss on sidewalk and parks boards, plus safety and finance panels. The solicitor post remains vacant and the county court cuts lower village revenues from fines. First council meeting set for January 13.
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Milan
Chris Kafka
Kafka
Hunter Haynes
Gerould McWane
Glenn Rockwell
McWane
Louis Weiss
Rockwell
Charles Cook
Weiss
Cook
Haynes
Clark Jacobs
Kenneth Tone
Board Drops Plan for New High School Here
WAKEMAN The Western Reserve school board decided not to place the bond issue for a new high school on this year’s ballot. The vote followed a Kent State University professional survey. The board also authorized a survey of all children under six by the Parent-Teacher Association and elected Hugh Griffin president and Franklin Trotter vice president. Arlene Schauss remains clerk. Regular meetings set for the third Wednesday. next gathering January 20 at Townsend.
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Wakeman
Western Reserve School Board
Kent State University
Wakeman School
Parent-Teacher Association
Hugh Griffin
Townsend
Franklin Trotter
Hartland
Arlene Schauss
Dan
Wreck Involving Rig and Two Cars On Rt 113
Three vehicles were involved in a 7 p.m. crash on Route 113 at Murray Ridge Road. A tractor trailer driven by Lemuel Carr, 21, attempted a left turn and was struck from behind by Arland Sheppard, 16, causing Sheppard to strike another car driven by Jean Gilles, 27. Light to moderate damage occurred. Sheppard was treated for a back injury and cited to juvenile authorities. A separate Vermilion Road incident led to a driving left of center charge against Leslie D. Fitch, 65, with minor damage and no injuries. Fitch to appear in Oberlin Municipal Court.
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Rt. 113
Murray Ridge Rd
State Highway Patrol
Lemuel Carr
Idahos Ave
Lorain
Murray Ridge
Arland Sheppard
P.D. 2
Rt. 58
Elyria
Jean Gilles
Adelbert St
Gilles
Sheppard
Amherst Hospital
State Patrol
Vermilion Rd
Leslie D. Fitch
Center Rd
Avon
Fitch
Andrew Cherney
R.D. 2
Amherst
Oberlin Municipal Court
Plea Guilty Fines in Local Municipal Court
Oberlin resident Luther Stapleton of 115 West River Street Elyria paid a $15 fine and costs after pleading guilty to failure to maintain an assured clear distance. Lorain’s Raymond Francis of 1524 West 18th Street also pled guilty and was fined $15 plus costs for running a stop sign.
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Oberlin
Luther Stapleton
West River St. Elyria
Raymond Francis
West 18Th St. Lorain
Ito
Schaber Elected Elyria Township Board Chairman
Arthur F. Schaber of 2135 Lake Ave. was chosen chairman of the Elyria Township board at the annual reorganizational meeting. He succeeds John F. Koepp. No action on listing assets from the township division last spring. Clerk Meitzke will consult Prosecutor Mikus about funds subject to settlement. Mikus said funds in the old treasury at creation of the new township are subject to apportionment. W H Chambers reappointed road supervisor and cemetery sexton. Matthew Drew Jr. stays in road department.
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Arthur F. Schaber
Lake Ave
Elyria Township
John F. Koepp
Robert Meitzke
Paul J. Mikus
Mikus
Ely
W. H. Chambers
Matthew Drew Jr
Eight Lorain County Men Volunteered for Navy Service
Right Lorain County men enlisted in the U S Navy during December according to a report by the local recruiter. Names: Andrew R Koltas James E Watling Richard J and Robert L Urig Samuel H Wolfe Stanley E Bruce Kenneth F Kordelski Rex D Ingold.
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Lorain County
U. S. Navy
Andrew R. Koltas
Andrew Koltas
Denver Ave
Lorain
James E. Watling
Edward J. Watling
East Erie Ave
Richard J
Robert L. Urig
Donald A. Urig
Nagel Rd
Avon
Samuel H. Wolfe
Samuel A. Wolfe
East Broad St
Elyria
Stanley E. Bruce
Robert W. Bruce
Hilliard Rd
Kenneth F. Kordelski
Frank J. Kordelski
East List Ct
Rex D. Ingold
Charles F. Ingold
Rt. 1
Oberlin
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Virginia Tower
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Hospital Board of Trustees
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