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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1958
Page
7
The Lorain city council plans a second reading of an ordinance to raise sewer rates with a 13 cent per hundred cubic feet charge, a $100 connection fee, and a 10 to 30 percent increase for out of city users. Also on the agenda are purchases of water meters and $60,000 in materials for Oakwood Acres mains.
A Lorain drive to name the citys new beachfront gained momentum with a student contest proposed by the United Polish Club Fishermen and supported by the park board. City officials including Mayor Jaworski and Park Superintendent Lisicky weighed the plan as the beach beside the municipal pier near the Coast Guard station awaits a formal naming.
Lorain city safety director Joseph B. Conley announced no parking signs will be erected on the north side of Eighth Street between Hamilton and Oberlin Avenues. The move follows a petition signed by 26 property owners requesting parking restrictions on that street.
The Vermilion Art Group lays out its Sixth Annual Show and Sale at Vermilion Town Hall on Aug 15 16 with public hours Friday 7 30 to 10 p m and Saturday 2 to 9 p m A private preview for exhibitors and members is on Aug 14 Entries must be in by Aug 12 13 and artwork dated since Aug 1 1987.
Sheffield Lake council reviews plans for the Knickerbocker Knolls project led by developer Jack Shifrin. Preliminary layouts relocate shopping center elements to Irving Park Blvd and Parkview Ave, with new storm and sanitary sewers, parking areas, and cost-shifting to paving.
Lorain police report a 50 year old man, Sire Scalzitti of Oakdale Avenue, charged with failure to have his car under control after a left turn collision on West Erie Avenue. Two drivers, Martin Lang and Armin Frey, suffered moderate damage. A youth, George Hughes, 27, faced juvenile officers for leaving the scene after a crash involving Miss Nohnna Lautner. Cathy Campbell, 16, charged with failure to yield after a Hoop Drive-In incident. Franklin Stelmack, 29, charged with rear end control after ramming Angelo Fantin’s car. A stolen car was found abandoned later. Council considered a rule of thumb measure for apartment landscaping and parking. Various village actions included budget renewal, paving plans, and appointments for emergency police.
Vermilion plans a Queen contest for the August 16 and 17 regatta. J R Armstrong chairs arrangements at the Great Lakes Historical Museum with Linda Widdowson and Rev James Weidle assisting. High school girls from the Vermilion Local School District may enter. entries due Thursday morning. The final six will be chosen at Victory Park Friday August 15. Music by the Zalar Sisters. The queen will attend street dances, preside at ceremonies, and join a lunch at McGarvey's. Contingent plans include a Put-in-Bay trip to greet the ILYA. Local merchants donate prizes. Entrants listed.
Amherst notices that Nirex Harries Roosevelt wife of a California Democratic representative will speak at a Congressional luncheon August 5 at Oak Hills Country Club Kolbe Road starting 1 p m. The event is sponsored by the village Democratic Women’s Club with reservations through ticket chairwoman Jamac Hanry hu Tily U.
In Lorain a 34 year old man suspected of rolling another man and his alleged victim were jailed Saturday afternoon. Orville H Burton 39 of 1759 Broadway held for investigation of larceny after police found about 140 dollars in his pocket. Baginski 33 of 104 Tenth Street jailed on intoxication charge later released and ordered to appear in Municipal Court. Burton claimed he found money on the sidewalk near Baginski. Court date set for Friday with bond at 1006.
A stamp vending machine valued at 40 dollars containing about 20 dollars was reported stolen from Ed and Norm's Deli at 2850 Broadway. Raymond Radabaugh, 18, who services the machine, said it was missing from a ledge near the front door and last seen Friday at noon.
Five car thefts reported in Elyria with license plates and hub caps taken. Kalimczak, Grant, Gordon, Millan, and Ambrosi reported vehicles ransacked between Saturday night and Sunday morning, with front and rear plates removed and items stolen from interiors.
Lester Buxton, 35, held in city jail as top suspect in the slaying of Flora Shaffer 27, mother of a five day old infant, who died from knife wounds in the neck in the back yard of her home. Her mother Mary Toros 42 said Buxton was a tenant behind their house until recently and had phoned the family several times Sunday.
Amherst Civil Defense meeting items include speeding up Lorain CD activity. Elza New, 32, of Park Avenue, and James Bollin, 38, of Oberlin, charged with intoxication and associated with a public incident. Mayor Jaworski, CD director Wer, and Carl Olson noted. court appearance scheduled tonight.
Daniel J. Emerich 22 of K D 2 dnegor Rd was charged with driving while intoxicated after police stopped him at Broadway and Erie Ave at 3 40 am. Officers said he fled for several blocks with red lights appearing to flash on Broad Street, then asked what light.
Amherst Junior Chamber members meet tonight to decide on remodeling an upstairs meeting room above Vessi ers Drug Store Park Ave as a permanent site. The Jaycees estimate about 2000 dollars needed for the space with a splash party planned at the Lorain YMCA Thursday 8 to 9 pm. The annual picnic is tentatively set for August 16 or 23 with no site chosen yet.
A Clevelander and a Gruston man were arrested after a Saturday crash at Rt 10 and East River Rd. Blaid Davis 41 of Cleveland was charged with driving while intoxicated and William R Peachy 31 of Gruston with improper turn signal. Davis was jailed and both men face Elyria Municipal Court.
Esequiel L Palacios, 26, listed in good condition at St Joseph Hospital after a Saturday afternoon collision at East 29th Street and Globe Avenue. Johnny F Rogers, 93, charged with crashing a stop sign and colliding with Palacios. Flores, 57, charged with disorderly conduct after refusing to cooperate and cursing Rogers.
LaMar Cook assistant sanitation superintendent says thieves stole a $40 stove from a shanty at Cromwell Park landfill field and vandalized a crane by breaking windows with stones. total damages estimated at $50. Police alerted Saturday morning.
In a suburban Youngstown dispute over a neighbors pool and fence, retiree Joseph Sabatino fired on guests wounding four and killing Pauline Little and Rollie Page. Sabatino was held on murder suspicion. Charles Brown was in critical condition and his wife Melba was treated for injuries.
Judith Koonce 23 of Columbus, a teacher, died after being found 150 feet downstream from where she jumped into the Little Miami River to save an 11 year old girl. Barbara group leader of 40 girls at Jane Werner 4 H camp near Clifton Gorge.
Firefighters battled a blaze at 1624 New Hampshire Ave in Lorain caused by a radio shorting on a bed. The fire damaged the home of George Richards by 550 dollars. An electrical short later set fire to a car engine at 403 Alexander Ave owned by Thomas Cramer, causing about 200 dollars damage.
A teacher slipped down the cliff side and leapt into the river. Both individuals drowned. The girl’s body was recovered about 1500 feet downstream late Thursday.
The ninth annual trolling party of the United Polish Club Fishermen’s Club drew 47 members despite rough seas and a north east wind. Co chairs Leo Bankl and Frank Kraka reported 26 fish caught and prizes awarded for top catches. Actress Eva Marie Saint gave birth at St John’s Hospital in Santa Monica to a daughter Laurette Hayden born Saturday.
UPI reports a killing at Larry's Tavern after a brawl. Edward McDouglas 51, a yearly residence mover, claimed self defense and said he shot Robert Mamilson while warding off an attacker. John Hamilton was arrested.
David B. Mulliken, 82, founder of the American Legion, died Sunday from injuries sustained in a nine day old automobile crash while returning from a Bergen County lemon convention. He served as a lieutenant in the Spanish American War and as a captain in World War I.
UPI notes Cleveland hogs and cattle prices with most classes steady or higher. Prime steers up to near 20, choice beef 27 to 28.90, calves 28 to 29 for prime natives, sheep and lambs around 22 to 24 for spring lambs, with various ranges for sows, boars, and wooled sheep.
An OCR fragment lists farm market offerings including beans for freezing and picked own produce. It mentions Blueberries and Gasphriaine with farm names and a Vermilion area location on State Rt. 10. Contact numbers appear: 7-4929. The text is fragmented and largely unreadable in places.
Pawn shop notices advertise loans on valuables including watches diamonds radios camaras and all items of value. Listings include Divner's Inc at 942 Broadway and Jay's at 592 W Broad with phone numbers for inquiries.
Readable list of fresh produce and prices including apples beans cabbage carrots celery cucumbers endive fava greens kohlrabi lettuce mushrooms parsley potatoes radishes tomatoes spinach squash turnips watercress with assorted quantities and price ranges. The note captures market items and rough pricing from multiple vendors.
The record lists USDA and market prices for eggs and ready to cook poultry in the Cleveland area. It includes grade A fryers, hens, and live poultry with per pound rates, and notes delivered prices with several size and quality references.
Market notes from Pierre BR. Smith and Co. Elyria list diverse shares including American Radiator Anaconda Copper Bendix Aviation Chrysler Columbia Gas Republic Steel Seaboard Air Roebuck Woolworth and more with varied quotes from the era. The compilation mixes industrials utilities and consumer firms reflecting broad sector activity.
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