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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1960
Page
4
NORWALK Highway deaths in Huron County more than doubled from 9 in 1958 to 19 in 1959, across 14 crashes. The Norwalk post logged 539 accidents with 286 injuries, 2,016 motorist arrests, 4,885 warnings, and 101 special complaints. December saw 53 incidents, one fatality, 31 injuries, 195 arrests, and 284 warnings.
Avon Lake Mr and Mrs Edward V Buswell 146 Moore Rd observe their 50th in an open house at the Masonic Temple Stop 46 Lear Rd from 2 to 6 p m Their 1910 marriage was in St Andrews Episcopal Elyria by Rev National Bigelow They are active in First Congregational Church Avon Lake and have five children fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren
The Avon Lake Board of Municipal Utilities aims to expand the water works over the next 18 to 24 months by purchasing land west of the current plant. Condemnation could be used if offers are not accepted, with property appraisals to be handled for a Cleveland party’s parcel. A 20 inch water main on Electric Blvd will begin January 18 and Vanda Ave line work is expected late this month or early February.
Lorain safety director Gab Toth said he will confer with Police Chief Frank Pawlak by tomorrow about restoring a vice squad and other issues. Pawlak has pressed for reinstatement since the squad was abolished in 1958.
Controversial proposals to regulate the sale of small weapons in Lorain were set for an initial public hearing on January 25. City Council’s police and fire committee chair James Romoser announced the plan, sponsored by Democrat Joseph Smith, as the main agenda item along with beach water pollution rubbish fire controls and boat operation regulations.
County Commissioner J Norman Thompson said he will attend the National Association of County Officials convention in San Diego California from February 14 to 16. Thompson serves on the county planning committee of the association as the group discusses county finance themes.
The Southeast District of the Firelands Area Council Boy Scouts of America will hold a meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at the Spitzer Motor Management Building on East Bridge Street. Henry Hart Jr the district commissioner will preside as the group reviews this year’s boy Scout goals.
The Lorain utilities committee will review a five year extension of the current operating agreement with Employes Transit Lines Inc. The session is set for Thursday, paired with a finance and claims committee meeting. The extension request follows a 1958 extension to June 1960 to assess feasibility.
The Lorain city council may receive downtown redevelopment suggestions from the Harley Ellington and Day Co. A Detroit architectural firm was hired for a $5.7 million railroad elimination survey and is to submit proposals. Benson J. Wood will discuss crossings and redevelopment. urban redevelopment could be financed two thirds by federal funds and one third by the city.
Lorain officials report Park Board approved Donald Boden’s withdrawal of a Riverside Park small boat basin bid. Boden’s letter cited adverse publicity as the reason and notes a $38,000 estimated redevelopment cost plus ongoing staff expenses. Remaining plans included a permanent building and safe docking, with city ownership reverting after Boden’s departure.
Lowell Donnell of 1788 Livingston Ave. pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to raping a 13 year old girl in Lorain. Judge John Kolena set bond at 1500 dollars after police arrested Donnell Saturday within hours of the alleged attack.
Lorain city council reviews a preliminary survey for a $5.7 million railroad crossing elimination project. The May started survey will present three plans to eliminate up to 11 track crossings on north south roads. Survey booklets arrive Thursday afternoon. Benson J. Wood of Harley Ellington and Day will attend Thursday night to answer questions.
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