Planning Commission studies Lindsay Abrams subdivision at next meeting
Oberlin minutes show the City Planning Commission will review plans for the Lindsay Abrams subdivision on East Hamilton Street at its next meeting. The seven acre parcel fronting East Hamilton is proposed for four lots after possible street extension and required water and sewer lines. A meeting with the City Solicitor and Russia Township trustees is planned to discuss mutual issues before further action.
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Oberlin
City Planning Commission
Hamilton St
Tamilton St
C. E. Penfound
Grover L. Severs
Russia Township
Lindsay-Abrams
Rainfall Delays Lincoln Street Project Work
Objinlin Oberlin city report shows West Lincoln Street completion halted by rain with 100 tons of sandstone chips used and only soft touch-up grading left. Ditch work delayed, driveway pipes pending installation, and drainage work on College and Lorain Streets pursued. City crew assigned from Welfare Department cleared brush and mowed in the park system.
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Oberlin
Lincoln St
Frank Zavodsky
Berm
West College St
East Lorain St
Welfare Department
Pleads Innocent In Assault Case In Amherst Court
Arthur New of Pyle Road Amherst pleaded innocent in Municipal Court last night to charges of assault and battery and disorderly conduct. His case was set for a hearing on August 7.
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Oberlin
Arthur New
Pyle
Amherst
Chips From The Woodpile
Oberlin column lampoons drunken driving rules with tongue in cheek jabs at local enforcement. It notes a case still under investigation despite an alcometer reading and describes tests given to a driver who refused the breath test.
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Alcometer
Ise
Bridge Girders In Bad Shape On Local Bridges
A rambling local column discusses drunken driving, police handling of intoxicated pedestrians, and bridge girders labeled as "in bad shape" on city structures. It notes officers testing for alcohol, bond rules, and fines, with anecdotes about court handling and towing charges, ending with a cautionary quip about drinking and safety.
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Oberlin
Suit Filed By Commissioners Over Amherst Bridge Repair
County Commissioners sue Zernial Griffith of Quarry Rd Amherst for 150 dollars in repairs to a bridge on North Ridge Rd four miles west of Amherst after his July 21 1956 collision damaged guard rails and connectors. Assisted by Adrian Bedeski and J William McCray the action is in Municipal Court.
Dutch Elm Fells Seven Trees In June
Oberlin reports seven trees damaged by Dutch Elm disease were removed from curblains and city property last month. Sale Tree Service was hired to remove the trees, with some work done by city employees to reduce costs per the Street Department report.
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Oberlin
Sale Tree Service
New London Girl Scouts Return From Michigan Trip
A group of 18 New London Girl Scouts and leaders completed a six day auto and canoe journey into Michigan. They departed July 12 and reached Chippewa River Scout Camp in Midland for a overnight stay before continuing to Water's Edge Canoe Livery with plans carried into the following Monday morning.
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New London Girl Scouts
Au Sable River
Mich
Sandy Tidswell
Sue Shanefetter
Joye Jones
Donna Budd
Judy Ward
Charlene Fredericks
Betty Gemmel
Katy Lewin
Kathryn Knapp
Mary Ann Marett
Carol Borter
Mary Ann Knapp
Ariane Barnes
Sandy Sutherland
Susan Miller
Sandy Golding
Ene
Huron National Forest
New London
Michigan
Chippewa River
Midland
Mohr
Midland First Methodist Church
Water’s Edge
Oberlin fines in Oberlin 3 J and others for traffic violations
In Oberlin and nearby Lorain County, seven motorists pleaded guilty in Midland Municipal Court to traffic offenses. Joseph J. All For Joseph and six others were fined for violations including operating without license, speeding, and failure to yield. Several drivers received suspended costs or advised legal counsel.
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Joseph
Oberlin
Lease Renewed Recreation Center Opens for All Ages
Oberlin announces the two year renewal of the second floor lease at the former Oberlin Frozen Food Locker plant to serve as a recreation center. A new program makes the center available to all ages, operating on memberships with adult and youth rates and divided funds for activities and upkeep.
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Oberlin
Main St
Charles Douglass
Eve Tor
Recreation
Prise Sank Wank Shoes
Recreation Commission
Oberlin Plans Revised Robin Park Thoroughfare
Oberlin Planning Commission approved in principle a revised Robin Park Allotment thoroughfare plan submitted by developer W F Gaueman. The plan would redesign Parkway Drive as a divided street with a central park area, relocate Glenhurst Drive, and require an easement into the park. Minor changes include uniform Parkway Dr width and minor streets at least 30 feet wide.
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Oberlin
Robin Park
Glenhurst Dr
Central Park
Parkway Dr
Youth Lawyer Defeated in Municipal Court Case
Spencer youth Richard Hawley, 18, acted as his own attorney in Oberlin Municipal Court but was found guilty of failure to yield the right of way. Judge David R. Goldthorpe fined him $25 plus costs, suspended his license 90 days pending traffic school attendance, with the suspension lifting if he completes the four week program and passes a test. Hawley argued obscured vision after a collision at Quarry Rd and Route 262, claiming he stopped and looked right before crossing. His vehicle was hit and traveled 196 feet before stopping.
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Au Sable
Midland
Huron Oberlin
Joseph J
Tor Jo
National Forest
Seph Joseph
George Craighead
R. D
Ma Sullivan
Nicipal Court
Joseph
Elyria
David R. Goldthorpe
Craighead
Goldthorpe
Daniel P. Paliak
East 2Rd St
Lorain
Harold R. Fulton
Collins
William Hewitson
Louisiana Ave
Hewitson
Robert V. Dye
Memphis
Tenn
Albert Balogh
Grafton
Oberlin
Spencer
Richard Hawley
Lorain County
Hawley
Quarry Rd
Rt. 262
Judge Rules No Hands Fishing Is Still Fishing
Oberlin judge rules that fishing without a pole still counts as fishing. Macomas pleaded guilty to theft of dual tires from an Ohio Fuel Sen trailer. police reported the incident on Sumner Street. The judge fined him $10 plus costs, stating the act met the crime definition.
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Oberlin
David R. Goldthorpe
Macomas
Ohio Fue Sen . Gas Co
Vernon
Vermilion River
Seer Vernon
Sumner St
Goldhorpe
Goldthorpe
First Time Offense For Overcrowded Boat At Findley Lake
In Municipal Court Harry Crider Jr of North Olmsted pleaded guilty to operating a water craft with four passengers on a barge that held three. Officer Donald Riddle cited Crider at Findley State Park on July 20. The judge and city solicitor said it was their first hearing of the offense. Crider was fined 10 dollars plus costs, with costs suspended.
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Goldthorpe
Woods
Oberlin
Harry Crider Jr
Crider
McKenzie Rd
North Olmsted
Donald Riddle
Findley State Park
Grover L. Severs
Antian Handl AG Genite
Hcaly
Abeluel
Riddle
Findley Lake
Oberlin woman shifts from Cyprus danger to Tel Aviv post
Miss Wilhelmina Brandt daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Brandt from Rt 5 8 South moved from Nicosia Cyprus where she heard shooting to Tel Aviv Israel for foreign office work with the American Embassy. A Wellington High School and Bliss College graduate she has prior air force and Federal Housing Administration experience before joining the foreign service.
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Oberlin
Wilhelmina Brandt
Harold Brandt
Rt. 5
Nicosia
Cyprus
Tel Aviv
Israel
Mid-East
Bliss College
Columbus
Air Force
Federal Housing Administration
Foreign Service
Brandt
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