New Olsen Firm Names McLaughlin as Director of Manufacturing
McLaughlin named director of production and engineering at Olsen Co to oversee time study methods plant layout and tooling He succeeds Frank E Johnson who left Olsen last fall to launch a furnace venture McLaughlin brings 20 years in industrial management including posts at J G Met stamping and tool Co Westinghouse Army Air Forces civilian work and Landsers Frary and Clark He is a Rensselaer Poly Institute graduate Sigma Xi member His family of five resides in Wethersfield Conn planning a move to Elyria Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng Td Sita
New
Brit
Frank E. Johnson
Olsen
McLaughlin
J & G Met- Olsen Co
R. N
Stamping and Tool Co
Fulton, Campbell, Olsen Co
Iville
N. Y
Westinghouse
Army, Electric Corp
Air Force
Connecticut
Landers, Frary and Clark Co
New Britain
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Sigma Xi
McLaughlins
Charles III
Providence College
Rhodes Island
Robert
United States Army
Sara Elen
Wethersfield
Conn
Elyna
Brownhelm Trustees May Enter Annexation Fight
Brownhelm Township trustees may join the suit to block Ford Plant annexation to Lorain. The incorporation group plans to carry the case to the Supreme Court if needed, while taxes from Ford would still benefit Brownhelm and the local school district. The amended petition argues annexation would be illegal and unfair, despite the prior Supreme Court ruling on incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownhelm Township
Brownhelm
Lorain
Supreme Court
Forni
Loram
Ford
David George
H. C. Wilcox
Louis Rauh Jr
Robert K. Young
Ohio Supreme Court
Atteci
Lorain Tenders 10 Yard Shovels for Coal Plant
The National Coal Development Corp of India placed an order with Thew Shovel Co. of Lorain for 10 Lorain 24 yard power shovels costing about 800000. The large order signals a pickup in demand for power equipment as Thew and other makers face recessionary trends. Production at a new National Gypsum plant nearby is planned with up to 1000 workers, aiming to start within 18 months after construction begins, and 1960 is targeted for operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Thew Shovel Co
National Coal Development Corp. of India
Thew
Raub
Incor
Poration Group
Aews
Is Ee
National Gypsum Co
Cos Pana
Edward J.car
National Gypsum
Black River
rz ite_i
Henderson Dr
Colorado Ave
Water Line Violations To Be Aired
Elyria Township residents with improper water line connections face city council action. Mayor J Grant Keys plans to refer the issue to committees for study and a recommendation, aiming to align taps with water department rules. He notes restrictions on who may make taps and that one metered connection serves only one customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Township
J Grant Keys
Keys
City Water Department
Victor F. Stewart
Water Department
Lincoln School Fence Appeal Approved by City Board
The Lincoln School fence appeal was approved by the Appeals Board after the city school system sought permission to erect a fence within 10 feet of the front line of a recently acquired playground. The board, noting a 15 foot setback as standard, approved the request. The playground was transferred from the city to the Board of Education for maintenance and sits opposite Lincoln Elementary School. Special services director Nelson Sutherland and school board business manager L. E. McCaskey attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain — Board of Appeals
Spentuare
Board of Education
Lincoln
Nelson Sutherland
LE. M. McCaskey
Two Armed Men Rob Lorain Neighborhood Store
Two masked gunmen robbed Alex Molnar manager of the Neighborhood Store at 912 Ninth St. of about $500. Fred Weise, 14, and Walter Cooper, 20, chased the bandits as they fled in a blue Plymouth, heading west on 10th and south on Washington. no license number was obtained. One suspect, about 20, 5 foot 9, 170 pounds, wore a light coat and scarf. the other, about 20, 5 foot 6.
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Lorain
Alex Molnar
Ninth St
Fred Weise
Ith St
Walter Cooper
11Th St
Long Ave
10Th St
Washington Ave
Molnar
Jling
Township constable equals sheriff in enforcing state laws
Lorain County prosecutor Paul J. Mikus ruled that a township constable has equal authority with the county sheriff to enforce state laws except on state highways under General Code Section 4513.39. The opinion, sought by Constable Earl K Avins, states the constable is the immediate police agency for Columbia Township and may bring violators before Elyria Municipal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Mikus
Columbia
Earl K Avins
DroseCuEon
Avins
Qrncenator
Promoted Mayor Victor Stewart to Be Sworn In Tonight
Victor Stewart designated as Elyria mayor and sworn in at 3 pm in city council chambers following a safety and utility committee meeting. Outgoing Mayor J Grant Keys to administer the oath as key preparations include a fire pact with Ohio Edison for Elvira Township. Ceremony set for 3 pm. Stewart begins duties at 12:01 am Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor ¢. Stewart
Elyria
J. Grant Keys
Stewart
Keys
Columbus
Elyria Township Board Airs Views On Water For Schools
Elyria Township officials say water pressure is adequate for Crestwood and Mapledon Schools despite rumors of insufficient pressure on a private line. Fire Chief notes 550 stop-in permits remain. volunteers praised for speed, while annexation talks and a $7,000 12 inch line cost dispute persist. Test at Maplewood hydrant showed 50 pounds static pressure and 210 GPM flow, rising to 250 GPM with a booster pump.
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Crestwood
Maplendon
Ohio Edison Co
Lake Ave
J. B. Johnson
Supj
Griswold
Ments
Elyria Township
Dell Cromling
Griswold Rd
City of
Elycity
Riad
Maplewood
Lmne
River Rd
Elyria
W. N. Bates
Republican Will Seek City Treasurer Post
William J. Fitch, 30, of 808 Garford Ave., filed his petition as a Republican candidate for city treasurer, subject to the May primary. Elyria native, Fitch is assistant treasurer of Elyria Savings and Trust Co., a graduate of Elyria High and Wooster College with a bachelor’s in economics in 1950. He is married to Jane Bartholomai of Lodi. they have three children and he has worked at the Elyria Savings and Trust for more than six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Fitch
Garford Ave
Elyria
Fitch
Elyna High
Wooster College
Jane Bartholomai
Lodi
Elyna Savings
Greater Elyria
Home Builders Association
Lorain County, Inc
Ons Cawtse
Otto Schenfelt
Wooldridge
Avon Lake builders unit meeting faces annexation debate
Elyria Township board pursues consolidation with Elyria City School System as cure for local problems. Two members signed an annexation petition while the board stays neutral, preferring merger without annexation if possible.
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Elyria City
T. F. Struck
Elyria
Elyria Township
Amherst
South
Chambers Named President Meyer Resigns From Education Board
The Elyria Township Local Board of Education saw Herbert Chambers elected president with Wayne Burich as vice president after the organizational meeting. Jack O. Meyer resigned from the board, citing business commitments, while other actions included approving a $300 service fund, appointing a temporary January operation, and planning a successor list with three candidates. The water line dispute over the 16 inch line triggered testing concerns, with Walter Carlin acting as inspector and facing pushback from engineers Ray Hollis and J. McClure regarding construction specifications and possible discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O. Meyer
Griswold Rd
Elyria Township
Arthur Engle
N& Be
McClure
Crestwood
Radsvick Excavating Co
Avon
Carlin
Elyria
Ohe
Chambers
Herbert Chambers
Myron Sooy
Wayne Burich
J. F
Maten Mt Wiut Adout Aw
ROUW
Romaste m
Ton
Council
Loom
Gray
Eva Dehnbbard
Met
U.S. Treasury
Crestwood School
Plans Short Term Fund Action by County Board
County commissioners will authorize a three month appropriation for 1959 to study 1958 expenditures and department requests. Commissioner Lotko notes the temporary measure gives him time to learn the budget. Auditor Ayres says end year balances and 1958 actuals, plus sales tax and bank tax funds allocations, are pending. The Lorain County Metropolitan Park Commission requests 65000 for park development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Lotko
Frank Ayres
County Budget Commission
Lorain County
Schedule For Board To Be Fixed
County officials and others must request appointments in writing with purpose stated, per a new rule adopted by Commissioner President J Norman Thompson. The rule aims to make board time efficient though some laxity allowed for emergencies. prior practice allowed walk in visits, which is now restricted to scheduled appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Norman Thompson
Thompson
Woman in Fair Condition After Sidewalk Fall
Mrs. Carl Brace, 53, of 313% Middle Ave, is in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a Monday sidewalk fall between Sixth St and Glover. She suffered hip and elbow bruises and head pain led to hospital transfer Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brace
Middle Ave
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Mike
Sixth St
Glover
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Olsen Firm
Charles J. McLaughlin Jr
Wethersfield, Conn
C.A. Olsen Manufacturing Co
Thew Co
India
Appeals Board
Ok’s Lincoln School Fence
Charles J. McLaughlin
Loraiite
Mikus
Oilulluw
Loraitent
Seeneee
Sherff
Aypwun winaUy
L. WueLt Yarcu
Arthur G. Portz
Legismetallurgical Laboratory
Benjamin Kordeleski
Remai
U. $ Steel
Strasburg
Fortz
Lorain Works
Cleveland Rock Dall
By Pat Mason
Rt. 57
West River
Griswold Rads
Luwa
Avon Lake
Walter Dawrss
East Erie Ave
Cloverdale Creameries
Connecticut Ave
Meyer
Education Board
Sheffield
Reed Mclin
Place River
Clare
Morns E. Nall
Sociates
I'S
Specifica
Ray Hollis
Hollis
Board of Public Affairs
Ayrouy
White
Engineers and Council
Jack
W. J. Fitch
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