Purchase of School Site Sparks Board Controversy
The board debated a 4.2 acre Homewood site offer amid accusations of behind the scenes action. We intently discussed a contract draft from Westfield Corp of Columbus and a $176,900 offer, while a 31.5 acre Falbo Oakwood tract with a $200,000 price was also noted.
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Glorioso
Glorieo
George Parks
Weetfield Corp
Columbus
Homewood
Parke
James Hageman
Juy
John Tender
Glorioso' E
Conley
Miraldi
Burger
Falbo
Grove Ave
District Eyes Higher Pay to Hire English Teachers
Lorain city schools study paying English teachers more to attract qualified staff. Superintendent Dr. John W. Evans says they have a rough time filling posts as three or four more high school English teachers are needed. A plan to credit ten years outside experience is proposed, replacing the current five years. The board will explore this at a future work meeting amid rising enrollments and efforts to improve English training.
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Lorain
John W. Evans
System Board of Education
Special Session Sets Agenda for Lorain Council Meeting
Lorain city council schedules a six item special meeting Monday night including membership in the Lorain County Regional Planning Commission and a second reading of a 5120 transfer to cover Lorain ROP fees. A Republican bloc plans to oppose the transfer while the 1960 budget, bond issues for golf and sewers, street paving, and a birthday celebration funds transfer are on the docket. The sessions are expected to proceed as a committee of the whole.
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Lorain
Lorain County
Finance and Claims Committee
James Parobek
Two Injured in Lorain Two Car Accident
Lorain witnesses report two persons in fair condition at St Joseph Hospital after a two car crash at Pearl Avenue and East 2nd Street yesterday afternoon. Perry France 39 suffered rib and hip injuries and skull lacerations while Mary Alice Moore 32 had left shoulder and knee injuries. Emery Sexton 16 driving the other car was treated for a knee injury and released. Police say France denied driving at the time and noted Moore alleged France had been drinking.
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Lorain
St. Joseph Hospital
Pearl Ave
East Mth
Mary Alice Moore
East 2Th St
Siuil Ang
Perry H. France
East 32Nd
Emery A. Sexton
Rice Rd
Amherst
Sexton
France
Lorain School Board Adopts 1960 Budget Above Six Million
Lorain City Schools board approves a 1960 budget request of 6 405 348 8 to cover general operations with expected income of 6 409 604 85. About 8 percent of operating funds go to wages and salaries. district real estate tax evaluation is projected at 241 489 3500.
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Lorain
Board of Education
Lorain County
Liquid Oxygen Leak at Air Reduction Plant
Firefighters were called to the Air Reduction Co plant in Lorain Ohio where a tanker unloading liquid oxygen leaked from a valve. About 300000 cubic feet of oxygen escaped over the plant area and adjacent site as workers attempted to shut it off. Wingert Co. of Butler Pennsylvania operates the truck involved.
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Lorain
Air Reduction Co
Sth St
78Th SM
Alfred Nickier
Wingret Co., Inc
Butler, Pa
New High School Aims to Ease Crowding in Lorain
Lorain officials, led by Supt. John W. Evans, say a 2000 capacity southwest high school will ease crowding by housing grades nine through 12 and reduce loads at four Junior High schools. Evans predicts relief within ten years after 1961 as Hawthorne Junior High faces overcrowding highlighted by Fourth Ward Councilman Woodrow Mathna.
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Lorain
Southwest
John W. Evans
Evans
Woodrow Mathna
Hawthorne
Mathna
Fourth Ward
Teachers Plan Wide Meetings and Early Dismissals
Three city wide teacher meetings are scheduled in the ISOM term. Dr. John Evans reports two early dismissals at 2 15 PM on Sept 3 and Oct 14. Classes begin Sept 9 following the first meeting. economic education will be the general theme.
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Loraen
ISOM
City
John Evans
LORAIN approves pool and auditorium bids plan
The board of education authorized seeking alternate bids for a $250000 pool and a $450000 auditorium as part of a $3.6 to $3.9 million base project. Construction would add a 44 by 75.1 foot pool at the north end and a 1,240 seat auditorium behind the high school, which faces east on Ashland Ave between West 24th and 28th Sts. Bid timing is set for several months, with final approval based on base costs not exceeding 3.9 million as sketched.
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Lorain
Board of Education
Ashland Ave
West 24Th and
28Th Sts
Locker dressing room and shower facility planned for stadium
Lorain school board approved T. J. Hume Construction Co. bid of 344650 for a 30 by 58 foot locker dressing room and shower building in the southeast corner of the George Daniel Stadium site. Architect Warren Finkel expects completion by early October with work starting Tuesday or Wednesday. Red and grey brick will be supplied by Lorain Builders Supply Co. to serve at least 50 students.
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Lorain
George Daniel Stadium
Warren Finkel
T. J. Hume Construction Co
Lorain Builders Supply Co
Four Transfers Involved In School District Shift
Four Clearview School students will transfer to Lorain city schools in September if the State Board approves the annexed territory transfer. The board approved a resolution to move the 12.6 acre North Ridge Road area into the Clearview district, with three elementary students and one junior high student affected.
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Lorain
Clearview
State Board of Education
System Board of Education
North Ridge Rd
Pear Rt
Nelcom Sutherland
Four Juveniles To Face Court For Vandalism
In Lorain County four youths ages 15 and 14 were referred to juvenile court after police say they dumped 15 park benches into a Lakeview Park water fountain during July 3 night. They admitted the act and were linked to a Quarry Road beer party. a 14 year old girl initially claimed abduction but later said she was at the party. A 20 year old was charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors.
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Lorain
Lorain County
Iity
Lakeview Park
Frank Pawlis
Quarry Rd
Irving school district finalizes land deal for expansion
The city school board advanced an agreement to purchase three parcels near Irving Elementary on Washington Ave for expansion of play around facilities. The price set at 570,000 for less than half an acre was approved and time investigations were authorized.
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Irving Eementary Junior High School
Washington Ave
Lorain Court Fines Include Multiple Traffic Violations
Lorain Municipal Court records show Ellen Radde 43 of 5321 Basswood Dr cited for stop sign violation with $10 and costs. German Yovanoff 64 of 3931 Dutton Rd fined $35 and costs for failure to yield. Jack Meeks 23 of 316 Prospect St Elyria faced license issues and charges altered. various fines. Vernon Duffield 30 of 1014 West 71st St had assault case dismissed. Mrs Vernon Dufield cited for harboring an unlicensed dog. Charles Burns 24 of 414 Lodi St Elyria charged with assault and battery. A stray line notes Mississippi River drainage area equates to combined area of several nations.
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Ellen Radde
Basswood Dr
German Yovanoff
Dutton Rd
Jack Meeks
Prospect St
Elyria
Vernon Duffield
West 71St St
Vernon Dufield
West 21St St
Charles Burns
Lodi St
Assalt and Battery
William Lute To Head New School in Lorain
William Lute, former Boone School principal, will lead the West 40th St Masson elementary in Lorain this September. John Ellis becomes Boone principal, Paul Gidich moves to Harrison, with Oakwood duties shifting to William Sargent. An annual $250 raise accompanies each promotion as Masson nears occupancy amid slow construction.
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William Sargent
Masson
City Plans to Continue Services in Annexation Dispute
Lorain Chy will keep providing services to Brownhelm Black River area despite a court ruling that granted anti annexationists appeal rights. Mayor Jaworski says services will run even without tax revenue from 1959 collections while City Solicitor Conley prepares an opinion on possible actions. The move followed emergency council action approving a 2100 acre tract including the Ford Motor Co plant at West Lake and Baumhart Roads.
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Lorain—Chy
Brownhelm - Black River Township
John €. Jaworski
Edward Conley
Conley
Common Pleas Court
Jaworski
Lorain
Revamping Of Mileage Pay Is OK'd
The Lorain City Schools board approved changes to mileage disbursements for staff. Twelve month personnel will receive 12 cents per mile up to $360 annually, and an eight cent per mile out-of-district travel rate was introduced. Ten month staff in four classifications get fixed annual amounts of $60 $100 $150 and $200. The changes join the general differential salary schedule and will be included in the board policy manual.
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Lorain
Board of Education
Manuel
Lorain City Schools hires 23 teachers and renews 16 resignations
The Lorain Board of Education approved hiring 23 teachers for grades nine through twelve and elementary posts, with an average salary of 4493.54. Eleven projects received bids with contractors named for boiler repairs, roofing, site work, and supplies, totaling 29 197.54. A new supervisor secretary was hired at 3650, and resigning JoAnn Azok stays until September.
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Lorain
City School System Board of Education
Immveen Oline Hew
Lois Ronsky
JoAnn Azok
Whittier
Avon Service Co
Longfellow
Lorain Roofing Co
Griffith Blacktop Inc
Akron Coffee and Grocery Co
Celebration Sale at Quality Buick Dealer
A salesman in a showroom wearing a striped straw hat invites buyers to visit the Quality Buick Dealer for great prices. He promises immediate delivery from Celebration Sale stock and emphasizes unusually good timing to get a bargain.
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