Republicans Control City Council Yet Face Partisan Clashes
Elyria’s 1970-71 council organized after a stormy session with six close party-line votes. Republican Eugene B. Smith was elected council president and Robert K. Wilson named council clerk. Debates over administration referrals and a Friday deadline dominated, with Democrats resisting efforts to muzzle the administration.
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Elyria
Robert K. Wilson
GOP
Wilson
Saddler- Wilson Insurance Agency
Seventh Ward
Elyria considers study of prefabricated homes by council
Elyria city council would study prefabricated housing after a referral from Mayor Leonard Reichlin. The mayor ordered a halt on new permits while a city position is determined, noting 13 units built with 11 pending and that five permits issued while six more are held.
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Elyria
Leonard P. Reichlin
Reichlin
Stanford Avenue
South
Abbe Road
Building Board of Standards and Appeals
George Romney
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Romney
Ohio Receives Additional 2.5 Million Disaster Aid
President Nixon announced Ohio will get 2.5 million more in federal disaster relief funds, raising total federal aid to 5.5 million since the July 4 storm. The funds cover 13 Ohio districts including Lorain, Medina, and parts of Summit and Cuyahoga counties. Elyria requested over 250,000 for park and sewage plant repairs.
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Nixon
Ohio
White House
San Clemente
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Washington
U.S
Charles En Peeharhlye
A. Mosher
Lorain
Medina
Summit
Cuyahoga Counties
Office of
Mosher
Elyria
Oberlin approves 7.3 percent city pay raise
Oberlin city council votes an emergency 7.3 percent salary schedule increase for all employes retroactive to January 1. The lowest wage rises from 2.36 to 2.58 per hour, costing about 14000 dollars. Four fringe benefit proposals are tabled for later: extra holidays, expanded health care, and 5000 life insurance for most staff.
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Oberlin
Edward C. Smith
Smith
Washington’s
Midview youth wins district Voice of Democracy contest
Kenneth Tallon 18 the Midview High senior captured the Ninth District Voice of Democracy title at Sandusky earning a $50 savings bond. His speech Freedom's Challenge led to advancement toward state semifinals in Cincinnati and Columbus.
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Grafton
Kenneth Tallon
Midview High School
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Tallon
Sandusky
U.S
VFW
Cincinnati
Columbus
Washington D.C
Voice of Democracy
Girl Struck by Car While Walking to School
A 14 year old girl Lisa Lansdowne of 238 Glenview Dr was hospitalized in fair condition at Lorain St Joseph Hospital after being hit by a car on Avon Beiden Road at about 7 am as she crossed the road. The driver Richard Luke 20 of 394 Center Road Avon said he could not stop in time and no charges were filed.
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Avon Lake
Lisa Lansdowne
Glenview Dr
Lorain St. Joseph Hospital
Avon-Beiden Road
Richard Luke
Center Road
Avon
Luke
Elyria
Lorain Catholic hoops tale mirrors early Steelmen era
The article recalls Lorain High School and Lorain Catholic teams from 1929 30 and a later Rocky River victory. It notes Joe Mitock and son Joe Jr. as players, the latter averaging about 19 points per game, and mentions Lorain Catholic's 1 6 record amid playing on neutral courts. Rocky River edged Lorain Catholic 59 38 in a dramatic finish.
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Lorain High School
Frank Bozo
Ursie
Archie Jenkins
Bill Andorka
Jim Horkay
Joe Mituck
Steelmen
Rocky River
Eric Gandrup
Pirates
Sammy Zarnokay
Sammy Kaye
Lorain Catholic High School
Quint
Lorain Catholic
Joe
Frances
Orthodox Christmas Observances Set Across Lorain County
Orthodox Christians prepare for Yule with Julian calendar Christmas on December 7. Churches including St Peter and Paul, St George’s, St Mary’s, and St Stephen’s host four day Yuletide services led by Rev. Father Besil Stovka with Holy Supper, straw, and Nativity readings. Epiphany ends the season January 19 with Great Blessing of Water.
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St Peter and Paul
St George's
St. Mary’s Ukrainain
St. Stephen's
Loram
Besil Stovka
Russian Orthodox Church
Stovka
Stephen
Jordan
Elwha City Council Names Eight Committees
The 1970 71 Elwha City Council assigns members to eight committees with Republicans leading key panels such as finance and community development. New president Eugene B Smith notes all committee meetings are open to the public. Schedule is posted in City Hall.
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Elwha
Eugene B Smith
Elvriz Council Salary Vote Ends With Mixed Decisions
Seven council members will take full pay while four remain undecided. Marguerite Bowman says she will accept full pay for the present term, citing lack of response to GOP calls for reductions. The ordinance allows individual opt‑downs, enacted January 28.
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Elvriz
Marguerite FE Bowman
Kauver
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