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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1961
Page
7
In Lorain Urban files for the Democratic mayoral nomination facing Edward Novak and a field of five candidates. Rumors say Mayor Urban may run, while John C. Jaworski contemplates a Republican bid if he enters the race. Others include Joseph Grubic and Earl Frank among council figures, with petitions circulating and party lines reshaping the field.
Amherst voters see candidates filed for mayor and council as the filing deadline looms. Ray Wasem, 57, veteran on the Amherst Planning Commission and firemen pension board, seeks the GOP nomination for third ward council. George L. Sassi, 53, Ford Lorain Plant payroll analyst, enters council race with two other Republicans. Richard Ehrman, incumbent for second ward council, is the lone GOP filer on the county board. Democrats also filed for May primaries including Kane seeking a sixth mayoral term, plus Eugene Kerekes, LeRoy Dodson, Robert Voss, James Egan, Calvin Ryan, and Philip Jaeger. Jaeger is councilman and police pension board member.
Lorain native Joseph M. Kokinda petitions for a seat in the city’s new Ward Eight Democratic ticket. He resides at 246 Oberlin Ave and seeks city services, roads, and safety for residents in the expanded ward, with Ford plant employment noted. Kokinda cites growth potential and intends to push development and improved services if elected. He is married to Patricia A. Sharkey.
Dennis and Ferguson filed declarations of candidacy for the May Democratic primary in Sheffield Lake. Dennis, a former welder and veteran, seeks his first political office with four children. Ferguson, a journeyman, veteran, and member of the Sheffield Lake Charter Commission, has two children and previously ran for council. Kenneth Barr also filed for the First Ward nomination.
Lorain City Council passed about eight bills per meeting in 1960 with three bond issues on the November 8 ballots. The year-end report lists 217 bills adopted across 22 regular and five special meetings, plus 49 committee meetings led by finance claims and buildings and lands groups.
Firelands High School honors students from the ninth through twelfth grades for the six weeks ending grading period. Names include Kenny Ka Listed, Bruce Wasem, Nina Hunt, Jean Husted, Hoyle Coward, Marsha Lees, Judith Coultrip, Norman Hergina, Inda Darnell, Chris Gill, Debra Sponky, Brenda Tomlinson, Allen Wolford, Lorna Radcliffe, Roberta Sponky, and Gail Niggle among others.
Gerald Flock was elected vice president of the Amherst Fraternal Order of Eagles to fill the term until May elections after Louis Killer moved to president following Edward Hellinger's death. The unit will sponsor a February 12 district meeting for nine lodges and Merrill Walker urged participation in a state scholarship program. Walker's son James received one of last year's scholarships. The Eagles golf league will hold a Valentine dance February 11.
Lorain Folk Arts Association installed officers at a meeting and plans unfurled for the fifth annual Folk Festival. New officers include Mildred Bond Wire, Constantine Maclyn, Nada Visnich, Mrs American Sapee, Avon Wheeler, Adele Zlotnicki, and advisors Thomas Urban and Mrs. Char Avcoo Mig. The non profit group formed in 1954 to promote Ohio cultural groups and invites Lorain residents to join or volunteer.
UPI tally lists hogs and cattle ranges with weights from 160 to 300 pounds, prime steers at 28.00, cattle prices from 15.00 to 28.10, and lambs around 18.00 to 19.00. Ohio and Galveston markets note mixed fat cows and sows with fluctuating quotes, while Toledo cash grain shows No 2 corn at 2.05-2.06 and soybeans at 2.56-2.57 per bushel amid soft white and yellow corn calls.
Rochester Baptist Youth will hold a sweetheart banquet at the church Feb 11 with a meal, hot chocolate, cookies and chips. Dale Ziegler will serve as toastmaster. officers were elected at last week’s meeting with 12 in attendance.
The WAKEMAN-Riverside Reading Circle held its Thursday meeting at the K. C. Buckley residence with 16 members and 13 guests. Mrs. Fred Graves presided as president and showcased Celanese Fibers Co. slides on home decor. Mrs. Gertrude Shelton received a Celanese dress length as door prize. hostesses included Mrs. Donald Munn. The group discussed Whats New in the Home, and a dessert lunch was served. The next meeting is Feb 9 at the Nellie Burke residence.
Bellevue resident Dre Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs George Moore 514 North Sandusky St has been selected as one of two Senior Girl Scouts from Ohio to attend a National Girl Scout Camp at Deschutes National Forest Three Sisters Area near Bend Oregon in August.
Buckeye High PTA hosts a noon to 3 pm family style chicken dinner February 12 at the high school cafeteria to benefit the scholarship fund. The Litchfield York Elementary PTA meets Tuesday at 8 pm with a musical program by Mr. Walter Reik and third grade room mothers on refreshments.
Ridgeville charter talk centers on replacing strong mayor with short ballot. Loufman urges AG opinion on charter precedence and Sept 1967 election if approved. Charter commissioners, led by Marcellus Diederich, favor quick changes subject to council approval and near term municipal elections.
A series of church class meetings and awards are reported from Brownhelm and Lorain. The Inquirer's Class held prayers and budget talks at Congregational Church. Women’s Fellowship planned a visitation program for March. Elizabeth Circle met at home for refreshments after an event at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. the Odds and Ends Class drew about 50 to a hockey game at the Cleveland Arena.
More than 200 people attended the Kathy Rice benefit supper and dance at the Rochester Methodist Church dining room and town hall. About $407.87 was raised to help cover her hospital bill.
Six teenage boys in Lorain were accused of a theft ring involving gasoline and auto accessories. Five under 18 were referred to juvenile court, while Roy Mole, 18, of Stop 111 West Erie Avenue faces petit larceny charges. Police said the group admitted stealing gasoline from two local firms and car batteries, with three attempting to sell batteries at a Broadway and 13th Street service station.
George Gangware grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias will tour a local lodge in Lorain tomorrow. The event begins at 8 pm at the lodge on 1924 Broadway, district officer Raymond Esterle announced.
Marvin R. Davis 34 of 707 Forde Ave announces entry into Amherst local politics to seek the first ward council seat in the May primary. He will face fellow political newcomer Francis J. Baran 32 of 1166 Wildwood Dr. Davis works for Lorain Works and has been named Jaycee Man of the Year. Davis plans to file with Lorain County Board of Elections on Wednesday.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE Six teen girls joined Fields Brownie Troop 288 including Virginia Bainbridge Donna Tay or Donna Short Marie Kilby Linda Craig June Ashwill Pam ela Remy Sarah Kincaid Nancy Judy Janet Hornbeck Cheri Collins Jean Ashwill Gloria Van Dyke Nancy Sigsworth Debbie Standen and Patti Cornish Lillie Edwards attended as a guest Mrs Cecil Craig leads the troop with Mrs James Ashwall as co leader On the troop committee are Mrs Jack Van Dyke Mrs Russell Sigsworth and Mrs Thomas Collins.
New London School Board President Jack Hodgkin attended the Second State House Conference on Education in Columbus at the Veterans Memorial Building. He was joined by Supt. Elmer Schacht and other New London district representatives.
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