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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1971
Page
14
Klingbeil Management of Columbus denies any current plan for 50 additional Fuller Road units. A spokesman says the firm owns the land and is open to proposals, but no project is underway. Nearby Wilkes Villa with 200 units has drawn city and resident concern.
Incumbent councilman Jack R. Gray filed a declaration of candidacy with Lorain County Board of Elections for the May primary seeking a second full term representing Elyria's Fourth Ward. Gray, 44, a teacher and principal, has served since 1968 and 1969 terms, chairs the health committee, and lives with his wife and three children at 436 Concord Ave.
Elyria schools face loss of kindergarten in 1971 72 unless the state pays. At a board meeting no money was appropriated for the program, which had been eliminated last spring as part of a curtailment effort after defeats of two measures.
Hog farmers from 34 counties gather in Tiffin for Operation Hoglift organized by the National Farmers Organization, aiming to move hogs to higher paying markets as concerns rise over perceived monopsony by food chains. The plan follows a failed levy and touches on school funding and kindergarten mandates.
Russ Davies reports thanks from the Special Education PTA officers and notes two anonymous donors from Grafton and Tiffin who sent small sums to support subscriptions for a hospital patient and a request for discretion. The newest Kiwanis member in East Elyria is announced. turn to page 22 column 8.
The first annual United Community Services dinner at Clearview High School honored campaign leaders and 171 organizations for a record United Fund drive. More than 400 Lorain Countians attended as certificates, plaques, and pins were awarded to division chairs, loaned executives, and unions.
Edward Fitch, 21, of 647 Elyria Ave and Dennis A. Stang, 20, RD 2 West Ridge Road, were charged with possession of marijuana after Fitch drove into a no parking zone near the New Stanton interchange. A revolver was found in the trunk. They are jailed in Westmoreland County on $5,000 bond each awaiting trial.
The finance committee of Elyria City Council last night heard requests for five new city positions and raises for four current posts. Committee chair Scribner L. Fauver said the proposals were taken under advisement as members determine total need. Grace proposed the largest changes in Utilities with a raised superintendent salary and three new or increased posts.
Ray A. West 38 announces candidacy for Elyria city solicitor on the Republican ticket. He is a longtime Elyria assistant solicitor and prosecutor and former North Ridgeville law director and school attorney. West coordinates petitions while detailing civic roles, education, and family at 706 Washington Ave.
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