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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1959
Page
2
Vermilion Local Board of Education approves three separate bond issues for a new elementary school, community auditorium, and high school expansion plus a swimming pool. Proposals reflect enrollment growth linked to Ford plant activity, with safeguards keeping total debt under 9 percent of district valuation.
Vermilion Local Board of Education passed three resolutions of necessity and hired Berk Real Estate Co. to appraise parcels for potential school sites. They authorized purchasing a strip of land east of South St school grounds, around 500 by 148 feet, at 5.50 dollars with 275 down, balance in six months. The board also hired clerical workers and approved plans with Ward and Conrad for an elementary building. Executives De Witt and Gebhardt gained permission to attend national and regional school administrator conventions.
Koller of State Rd was named to head the Vermilion Township Zoning Commission for the coming year. Sarah Welker was reappointed secretary amid a protest over Lloyd Kyle Sr. rezoning request. Chairman Keller set January 27 for petitions to be resubmitted in writing with area description and map.
Mrs. Alex Hildebrand will relate two facts at a children’s story hour sponsored by the Welfare Service of the Bay Lorain Scouts of America. The Avon Branch of the Public Library hosts the event Saturday at 10 a.m. Geraldine Belinda Hines, 48, national director at the story hour, died Tuesday.
Elyria and Columbia Telephone companies announce North Eaton numbers are toll free direct dialing. A supplement directory mailed to customers includes an adhesive insert for Sept 1958. The new service, supported by upgraded equipment and a threefold circuit increase, is in cooperation with The Northern Ohio Telephone Company.
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