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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1958
Page
5
Lorain officials granted National Gypsum Co. a six month extension on its building permit as attorney William Wickens told the city zoning board the plant is still years away. The permit has been renewed twice previously and the $8 million project remains uncertain.
Lorain names the new $400000 Masson Elementary School on West 40th Street in honor of Judson Masson a longtime Lorain educator and library trustee who died in 1954 His career included principalship at Garden Avenue 1916 assistant superintendent 1922 and creation of the town meeting concept later used nationwide The library fund drive features a community picnic and dance in the West River Street parking lot hosted by the Bearded Brutes with two sandwiches per person and a midnight start
American Legion and Auxiliary units teamed with Elyria groups to lift 125 residents at the county home. ALA and JALA Gals with AL Bobs delivered anniversary gifts and hosted a songfest on the return trip. Belle Airs planned support for a Sunday stunt at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children.
Wickens said a new plant along the Black River faces a rail access delay. The Sheffield village council negotiates with the New York Central Railroad for a line across Colorado Ave. The Lorain city council blocked it last winter and Nickel Plate Railroad refused access near the city boundary. He expects negotiations to take at least a year. Jay Roev, city building inspector.
A lone bid of 104990 from Pascal P. Paddock Inc Oklahoma City for both Eastern Heights and West Recreation Field pools was opened at city hall. The bid covers both pools with added fees bringing project cost to about 112000 under a voter mill levy. Separate bids were 54990 for east pool and 47990 for west pool.
Bake sale to fund Ridgeville Candlelite Wicks program with Candlelite Rockette Belles sponsors. Gunny sack ball game 2 p.m. Sunday across from Candlesite Inn or Ridgeville School diamond with Rockettes as umpires. Box social Monday 9 p.m. Payoff for bicycle race Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Broad St. Elyria ride for losers. Winners listed with names of riders.
Voters approved the levy at the May primary. Wayside Travelers BOB tossed a challenge for a Brush chapter to host a tug of war with a fire hose playing a water stream on the deadline. Any BOB chapter may enter and any date may be chosen. Contact Matt Herman at 760 Oberlin Rd. to arrange.
An Elyna teenager, 16, sustained first degree burns to his left hand after gasoline fumes ignited from a nearby hot water tank as he filled a lantern with fuel.
In Elyria Municipal Court three men pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. James Korka of Oberlin Road received 500 dollars in fines and costs, 30 days in jail, and a two year license suspension, with prior DWI convictions. Earl Boswell of Cadilac Trailer Court and Howard Phipps of Cleveland faced ranges of penalties including fines, jail terms, and suspensions for various DWI and related charges tied to an accident and financial responsibility acts.
The Japanese Embassy announced it will present two bicycles to the Philippine Constabulary on Saturday. The gift honors the force for aiding in locating Japanese World War II stragglers on Lubang island in southern Luzon.
Patients at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children will preview the 125th anniversary events with a 7 p.m. parade by Bendix-Westinghouse Auto motive Air Brake Co groups the Bendix Air Brushes and Air Belles with Keystone Kops paddy wagon and antique vehicles. A kangaroo court, gift distribution and refreshments close the program with Harold Bruce and Ward Peters among the organizers.
Vermilion members of the Women s League host their annual picnic for husbands at the Olympic Club Monday evening. All members are reminded this is a regular meeting of the organization.
A fragmented calendar lists multiple community events from Elyria and surrounding areas. Activities include parades, dances, a pistol duel display, a tug of war, bake sales, a cleanup, and a kangaroo court at various parks, halls, and venues across several days.
The Bell Co will display Herman Ely I’s coronation ball suit and Ely family portraits along with period furnishings and antiques during Oberlin’s 125th Anniversary celebration. Merchants on Broad, Court and Middle avenues will feature window displays from Aug. 11 with help offered by the Historical Windows Committee.
The Elyria Board of Health enacted a strict regulation governing frozen desserts and mixes, requiring permits, inspections, and adherence to pasteurization and sanitation standards. It covers 11 plants, eight district suppliers, and about 120 outlets, with penalties for adulteration or misbranding and periodic product tests.
June Chambers daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Chambers Ford Re was reported doing fine today at University Hospital Cleveland after delicate heart surgery yesterday morning. Seventeen Lorain County blood donors helped during a four hour operation to close a heart hole led by Dr Claude Beck and seven doctors. Her condition was listed as fair and she remained on the danger list following the procedure.
Ohio State Fair officials highlight presidents from Ohio in a playful counter to John Gunther’s quips. Researchers profile Taft Harrison and Hayes with notable facts about their terms, sizes, and odd anecdotes from early White House days.
The Leatim erhps Yacht Club on the Scioto River north of Columbus was destroyed by fire struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm. Damage was estimated at 43000 dollars. No one was injured.
Dr Ralph E Dwork state health director said the state will cooperate with Lorain to conduct water pollution tests at city beaches pending details. City Health Commissioner J C Riggin and others expect to set up tests with state and city teams within days.
Carlisle Township trustees urged county commissioners to accept three streets in the Cusick Allotment off Fast River Roads. The streets are Robert Law Penny Lane and Betty Lane. The county engineer will report on compliance with county standards.
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