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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1970
Page
5
A speeding car left the road and struck two trees, halting in a Elyria Avenue yard. Lorain County deputy figures the driver fled. no passengers found and no injuries reported as investigators search for the driver.
Lorain County youths plan a Sunday walk for the poor and hungry set for October 25 to kick off National Youth Week. The event, led by the Lorain Deanery Catholic Youth Organization, seeks sponsors per mile with proceeds split between Lorain’s needy and developing nations.
Residents oppose rezoning east Elyria tracts from multiple to single unit homes. The plan, backed by James D. Anton and Isaac Chapman, is met with petitions and concerns about racial overtones, schools, and density near Abbe Road and East Broad Street.
Lorain County commissioners approve two November levies to fund mental retardation and mental health programs. One mill for five years will fund construction and operation of facilities, about 900000 dollars annually. A half mill for operation will raise about 450000 dollars yearly to expand guidance centers and support a comprehensive mental health program.
Lorain County and national data show a decline in traffic fatalities with Lorain reporting 28 deaths to date this year versus 43 at the same point last year. National Safety Council notes a roughly two percent drop, translating to nearly 500 fewer deaths nationwide, while Ohio highway deaths fall by over 100 from last year. Local officials credit enforcement patrols and visible police presence for improved safety outcomes.
Mrs. Kenneth Malham recalls her son Scott Lee Jr meeting rock group the Amboy Dukes during a Florida vacation. The group stayed at their hotel and invited Scott to a concert at the Electric Zoo where the band’s leader Ted Nugent was mentioned as having a tonsillectomy. The elder Malham praises the young musicians as friendly off stage. Edna Kaye’s Steel City Strutters prepare for the United States Twirling Association National Baton Corps competition in Milwaukee with over 90 members from Aironet Lorain County. They have earned more than 2 509 awards and won the 1969 Ohio State Fair Junior Baton Corps championship.
A blaze last night damaged the Leon ard Payne residence at 109 High Street in Elyria. Firefighters battled flames that scorched first floor walls and furniture while smoke severely damaged upstairs rooms. The family was away visiting out of state.
Elyria firefighters returned to suppress a landfill fire on Garden Street that rekindled after last Thursday. Three men will stay on site through noon to prevent spread as bulldozer issues delay control. mayor expects blade delivery and rents the machine for 600 dollars weekly to cover waste.
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