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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1961
Page
9
A $300000 federal push funds the opening phase of Lorain Harbor deepening. Two field parties from the U S Army Corps of Engineers in Buffalo New York head to begin the first phase this week, marking the start of the project.
Huron County plans outline a 1961 operating budget and a the comprehensive harbor plan funded by a $1.5 million allotment. The plan includes breakwater construction, pier removals, and a bridge replacement to modify currents and allow 600 foot vessel access while preserving routes to the lake.
The proposal calls for deepening the outer harbor to 29 feet in soft and 30 feet in hard material, widening the entrance to about 2,200 feet above the west pier light, and creating a larger turning basin with depths of 71 feet in soft and 22 feet in hard material. It outlines land, easement, dock modifications, utility changes, and risk assurances from local agencies.
Brownhelm church circles held a busy afternoon with devotion led by Rev Lobell Miller, opening prayer by Bennett, and annual budget report submitted by clerk Russell Miller. New officers chosen included James Baird and Wayne Whyte as trustees, with plans to host future events and a February dessert luncheon.
Amherst voters will use the seven polling places from the November election for the special election next Tuesday. Polls open 6 30 a m to 6 40 p m to answer whether the city charter proposal should be adopted.
Amherst Chief Edward Waek urged voters to approve a proposed charter adding ten men to the Amherst Em antole aenth Fire Station on Church St. Copies of the charter were mailed to voters. An election board aide said a simple majority, more than 50 percent, would pass the charter. If the charter fails, a statutory government with a mayor council form would take effect in 1962.
Sheffield Village selects Corts to replace Hubbard as solicitor amid Crossing problems and a contentious housing plan. Town officials discuss a proposed 600 home development by Gary Lorain with a $10 million to $13.5 million price tag, dense lots, and a sewage plant, while residents voice anger over railroad crossings and traffic delays.
Henrietta The annual congregational meeting of the United Church of Christ will be held Sunday after morning worship. Newly elected officers of the Sunday school include Etta Latteman superintendent Willis Wasem assistant Judy Meltzer secretary treasurer. James Gutman and Mrs Eldon Everett elected associate members of the consistory Entertain Club Mr and Mrs Harry Meyer hosted a three table dinner bridge club Saturday Prizes won by Mrs C F McDowell Mrs C P Dodd E W Lamvermeyer and C P Dodd
City welfare coffers show a 1960 deficit of 4,620 amid 172,736 income and 177,356 expenditures. Auditor Mrtock cites unforwarded 1961 income as the cause and notes December cash relief and medical bills contributed to the shortfall.
Avon Lake council members indefinitely tabled discussion on salary increases for elected officials, citing cost and fairness. Council president John Pickens said the shift could be revisited after a charter revision committee review, with residents opposing the hike and Mayor DeChant involved in protests. Negotiations over how to fund raises and the size of increases were discussed, along with related municipal positions and budget considerations.
Thirty five persons attended Mass at St Marys Church Sunday honoring the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Thomas Mockler. The celebration continued at the American Legion hall with a breakfast then at the Mockler home. They have five children Mrs Thomas Conry Wakeman Mrs Martin Myers Bellevue Mrs Thomas Fay Cleveland Joyce Mockler and Thomas Jr Norwalk. The couple also have two grandchildren. Mrs Mockler is Ruth Kraus daughter of Rudolph Kraus Elyria.
A concise catalog of fruit vegetables and related items with packed pricing notes sourced to the U S Department of Agriculture. Includes apples lettuce mint mushrooms onions parsnips squash tomatoes turnips and watercress with price ranges for greenhouse and field lots and variations by pack sizes and varieties. Prices cover romes jon greens corts del mars geneve ash tabula and other specific varieties alongside egg and poultry pricing.
The listing provides auction bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep with figures for prime and choice grades, fat cows, bulls, sows, and lambs. Values vary by weight class and product type, including prime natives and choice to prime ranges for cattle and sheep.
Avon Planning Commission votes to deny Bruscino Development Co. rezoning 286 acres from Class B to Class C after Mayor William T. Cummings cites resident opposition and a desire for a comprehensive master plan. Residents applaud the decision and support efforts toward a county master plan.
Jewelry valued at HO were reported stolen from the Nations and Novelties Store at 3052 Vine Ave after a front window was smashed. A store official said the theft occurred between 5 30 and 11 p m last night.
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