Suit Seeks 22 Million Over Grafton Oil Well Promoter
A $22 million federal suit filed in Cleveland accuses Morris Biffle Avon Petroleum Inc. Clinton Energy Co. and others of fraudulent drilling deals on 1966 Herman No 1 oil well in Lorain County. The action, by L. H. Horn of Chicago, seeks 2 million from Biffle and 20 million from Biffle and Clinton Energy, alleging misuse of Avon Petroleum Inc. assets while Avon is in receivership.
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Chicago
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Elyria
Charles Hyman
Clinton Energy Co
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Chamberlain Road
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Amherst council moves to override three more vetoes
Amherst council schedules a special meeting to override three mayoral vetoes and to censure Mayor Davis. The vetoed items include transfers of funds, a temporary clerk resolution, and an ordinance raising dump rates. The service director’s chlorine facility contract for about 50 000 was approved.
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Street Department
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Duane B. Parke
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New service chief in Amherst dumps fuss starts
Amherst welcomed Nordson Corp. executive Thomas M. Clark as the new service director taking over from William Groomes. Clark faces dump dispute as council backs ongoing Brotherton Disposal contract and plans to discuss alternatives after recess.
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Brotherton Services
Elyria school wins Pike drainage approval for new building
The Ohio Turnpike Commission reversed a prior denial and allowed Elyria Board of Education to use its storm drainage system for the proposed junior high off Griswold Road. Approval came with the condition bids go through city and county governments. The meeting at Garford School Annex adjourned to 8 a.m. Aug. 6 to consider bids on Ely Stadium restoration and school milk.
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Griswold Road
Ely Stadium
Aztec Plant Faces Health Probe After Fire and Odor Complaints
State Rep Donald J Pease asked the Ohio Board of Health to demand an immediate investigation of Aztec Chemical Co 555 Garden St following a $50 000 Friday explosion that injured an employee The site has had four fires in two years with one death in 1968 Felix Klimczak pressed for closure until health and safety officials complete checks Harrison Aztec president disputed weekend shutdowns and residents reported persistent odors as plant operations resumed after the blaze.
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Felix J. Klimczak
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Heaith
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Emmett Arnold
State Health Department
Klimezak
Harrison
State Hygiene Department
Smittle Emerges as Sole Out-of-City Candidate in Racine
In Racine Wisconsin the school board weighs George B Smittle for the 28 000-a-year Racine Unified School District No 1 head post as two board members plan Elyria visits to validate his candidacy C Richard Nelson remains as interim potential hire and Roger Bardwell is reportedly eliminated with no decision date set.
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George B. Smittle
Racine Unified School District No. 1
Dr. Smit
Racine School Board
C. Richard Nelson
Racine Board
Roger W. Bardwell
Ithaca
N.Y
Dr. Smittle
Lynn
Huggins
Cash or else for car pickup despite bounced check
Russ Davies recounts paying 150 with a personal check for a 1964 Buick repair that bounced and being told cash only. He recalls a strict former boss who fired staff for bouncing checks and notes local notices about Dr. Angelo Ramacciato moving to Lodi and other Elyria society updates.
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Mr. Hudnutt
Elyria and Lorain Chambers Plan Joint Cooperation
Elyria Lorain Chamber leaders meet to plan expanded cooperation across Lorain County. They discuss Home Town Career Day continuity, Miss Lorain County Pageant in Elyria, and a countywide debate booth to boost regional visibility and support joint projects with Midway Mall and local authorities.
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Lorain County
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Elyria Chamber
Ray Haff
Lorain Board
J. Ed Uland
Lorain Chamber
Gene Sofranko
Aland
Community College
Sofranko
Holiday Inn
Midway Mail
Lorain County Regional
Wellington voters weigh 6.9 mill school levy
Wellington Exempted Village School District voters are casting ballots in a special election on an additional 6.9 mill operating levy. Polls opened at 6:30 am and close at 6:30 pm to fund teacher and employee wage increases and operating revenue for the new Wellington High School under construction.
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