Apartment project blocked in Beebe Sheffield Lake
The Lake Beebe Sheffield commission refused to rezone Lake Road property from R-1 to R-2 for three eight unit apartment houses valued at 250000. Builders Nest Roberts and Robert Haloday faced strong resident opposition over traffic and play space concerns and zoning plans were rejected.
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Sheffield Lake
Ernest Roberts
Robert Haloday
Howell
Tentryson Ave
Alfred Askew
Lake Rd
Bicyclist Hurt In West Erie Ave Crash Near Parkview
A 16 year old bicyclist was hospitalized with a fractured jaw and facial cuts after his bike appeared to strike a tree on the north side of West Erie Avenue near Parkview Drive. James Keene of 1120 West 12th Street was listed in fair condition at St Joseph Hospital.
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Lorain
West Erie Ave
Parkview
James Keene
West 12Th
St. Joseph
Gate Shopping Center
Leslie Howard
Reeves Ave
Ami Patricia
Stanley Yancey
St. Joseph Hospital
William Croix
Howard
Niemiec Case Delayed Over Property Restoration Talks
Lorain sentencing for John Niemiec 34 of 1803 Oberlin Ave was postponed to July 17 at the request of his attorney Austin O'Toole. Judge John Kolena said the delay allows more time to negotiate with city officials on restoration of public property after curb and sidewalk violations.
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Lorain
John Niemiec
Oberlin Ave
John Kolena
Niemiec
Austin O'Toole
Bus Trip Set for Keystone Band Members to Berea
Parents of the Keystone School District today announced a band trip to Berea for practice. The bus will leave LaGrange School at 6:40 p.m. and return about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday July 7.
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Lagrange
Keystone
LaGrange School
Sheffield Lake Sewerage Rate Delayed by Joint Committee
Sheffield Lake sewerage rate plans were postponed as the utilities and finance committees failed to meet on the review. Water payments from LORAIN were tied to a proposed 13 percent plus per 100 cubic feet. officials note the new rate cannot take effect for at least three months due to quarterly billing.
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Lorain
Sheffield Lake
Utilities Committee
Edward Novak
Finance and Claims Committee
Finance and Claims
Water Works Department
A. V. Agnew
Agnew
Columbia Homecoming Includes 49 Star Flag Raising
Columbia Girl Scouts join nationwide ceremony to raise the 49 star flag at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at the fire station during Homecoming festivities. Kiwanis sponsors the event at Columbia Park with a summer band concert today and a parade on Saturday. Prizes at the parade include quirky titles and the Columbia Canteen hosts a record hop with a fireworks finale at dusk lasting about 40 minutes.
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Columbia
Alaska
Colorado
Kiwanis Club
Columbia Park
Columbia Canteen
Park
Hickory Tree Grange Names Fair Groups
Committees for Hickory Tree Grange fair booths were named by Ruth Herman. Group heads include William Ruth for fresh fruits and Mrs. Louis Heller for fresh vegetables, with others handling jellies, baked goods, and dairy products. A picnic is set for July 16 at Michael’s Locust Park. Six county granges will visit Lorain County Home on July 19. Pomona Grange meets July 11. Last night’s program featured readings, songs, talks, and games with refreshments.
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Amherst
Hickory Tree Grange
Ruth Herman
William Ruth
Louis Heller
Frank
Shibley
John Worthington
Herman
Ficht
Walter Gambish
Grange
E. E. Buell
Walter Gam
The
Michael's Locust Park
Jaeger Rd
Kenneth Lacey
Frank Schibley
Gambish
Maybelle McLoda
Sherriill McLoda
Elmer Balog
Pomona Grange
Village
Summit County
Pomona
Lorain County
Huntington
Penfield
Wellington
Oberlin
Kipton
Henrietta
Balog
McLoda
Isabelle, Anthony
Elizer Parrilila
Robert Nuhn
C. A. Alexander
Worthington
Club Plans Trail Ride Bake Sale and Carnival Booth
Silver Spurs 4H Club outlines events for upcoming weeks including a trail ride on July 7 at Gardner Jones home a bake sale on July 18 at C and C Delicatessen Rt 82 and a carnival on Aug 12 13 and 14. Modern Maidens 4H Club with 18 members meet June 24 at Sandra Pinter home to prepare Keep Ohio Clean posters and discuss safety health and grooming using a sleeve demo by Kathy Schuster.
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Silver Spurs 4H
Randy Halen
Gardner Jones
C and C Delicatessen
Rt.82
Modern Maidens
Modern Maidens 4H Club
Sandra Pinter i
Ohio
Kathy Schuster
Olmedo Becomes First South American Wimbledon Champion
Alex Olmedo of Peru and Los Angeles defeated Rod Laver 6 4 6 3 6 4 in the Wimbledon men’s singles final to claim the title before a large crowd. Princess Margaret and the Duchess of Kent attended as Olmedo’s victory marked a historic Wimbledon milestone amid controversy over his Davis Cup selection.
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Wimbledon
England
Alex Olmedo
Peru
Los Angeles
Australia
Rod Laver
Olvied
Princess Margaret
All-England
Duchess of Kent
United States
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Olmedo
USLTA
Woman's Purse Lost And Found
Oberlin Mrs. Thomas Ward reported July 1 that she lost a purse with 250 dollars in cash and 300 in checks. Yesterday the purse was found but police were unsure if the money remained inside.
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Oberlin
Thomas Ward
RD. 2
Carson Named To Recreation Board Post
Victor Carson of 37 Oakdale Ave has been named by Mayor John C. Jaworski to the city recreation board replacing Willard Zimmerman. The appointment is effective July 1 after Zimmerman's resignation for business and personal reasons to complete the term ending January 1, 1961.
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Lorain
Victor Carson
Oakdale Ave
John C. Jaworski
Willard Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Carson
Drive-in Bank Robbery Report At Oakwood Center
Dan Golini a 27 year old teller at City Bank drive-in at Oakwood Shopping Center reported a theft of $3 from the bank. The money was in two envelopes and taken between 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 15 a.m. yesterday. A sectional window pane was smashed a side door unbarred and two cabinet drawers and teller drawer opened. Nothing else missing.
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Lorain
Dan Golini
West 19Th St
City Bank
Oakwood
Salvation Army Camp Opens Six Spots For Local Kids
Wellington announces six openings at Camp Herrick for area children from needy families. Aug 8–12 and 13–22 plus Aug 23–Sept 2. Joe Gray requests eligible family names via contact this weekend. Camp funded by United Fund with $800 allocated. 20 percent for home unit.
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Wellington
Ralph Gray
Salvation ‘Army
Camp Herrick
Salvation Army
Mentor
Gray
Lorain County
Focal
Harrison Comstock
Leon Jones
Keith Andrews
Wiliam Norton
Carroll Wight
Ernest L. Jones
Wellington Enterprise
Leola Sigler
Wellington Firm Employees Share In Profits Banquet
Magnetic Drain Plug Co. and Pipe Fittings Inc. workers received savings bonds as profit sharing awards at an annual banquet. Katz noted a 30 percent sales rise and world wide exports, with the firm competing against Japanese, South American, and European companies. The business has operated ten years in Wellington and plans expansion on the Ifacre site.
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Wellington
Magnetic Drain Plug Co
Pipe Fittings, Inc
Katz
Elyria
Unifi
Ifacre
Wellington Man Pleads Innocent On DWI Charge
Wellington man John L. Cloyd pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to driving while under the influence and was ordered to appear for trial July 16. Elyria man Denver Dempsey pleaded innocent to changing lanes without due caution, but was found guilty and fined $10 plus costs. Benjamin Kardelski and Raymond Rider Jr. were fined after pleading guilty for speeding and passing at an intersection, respectively.
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Oberlin
John L. Cloyd
Prospect St
Wellington
Denver Dempsey
Bell Ave
Elyria
Benjamin Kardeleski
East 33Rd St
Lorain
Rymond Rider Jr
Taylor St
Amherst
Lorain Gift Locomotive May Move
Lorain city officials consider relocating a 76 ton steam locomotive gift from Porath Park. donors oppose site. Joseph Porath underwrites transport $8,000. Oakwood Park option canceled. Homewood Allotment land donation approved for park use. paving cost $12,000 underwriter needed. East Erie Ave bridge piling erosion measures proposed at $500 emergency cost.
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Lorain
Park Board
Rodney Hale
Porath Park
Joseph Porath
Oakwood Park
Holmes Construction Co
Lorain Slag Co
Homewood
East Erie Ave
Hale
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Howell St
Lake Breeze Rd
Garden Apartments Inc
Tennyson Ave
Haliday
Walter Jones
Niemec
Avon Lake
Sheffield
3St St
East River Rd
Deny Sryies
Cheese Prem Lloyd Supply
Couner
Recreation Board
Salvation Army Camp
Ice Bureau
Western Union
Falls Building
South Main St
Public Square
England Building
Boy's State
Donald Backhaus
George Backhaus
Grand Ave
Buckeye
Ohio University
Athens
Donald
American Legion
Paul Mikus
Eeanor Roosevelt Democratic Women's Club
Herrick Auditorium
Ann Sheldon
American Unnion Auxiliary
Mu- Tice Zimmerman
Indian Hollow Rd
Hamlin Women’s Relief Corps
Elias Cooper Junior Corps
Dinah-Ruth Circle
Westlake Park
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Hall
Golden Age Club
Penfield Park
First Congregational Church
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Eagles Auxiliary
Graystone
al. Wrisley, Mer
Ingo
Cordelia
Diana Kithcart
Bownley Green
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Herman Poppe
Chicago
Huron Playhouse
Conn Organs
Lorain Co
Modern Music
Port City Construction CO
James Heath
Grant
W. T. Grant CO
Broad Street
Breedwey, Levein
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