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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1957
Page
9
About 30 children started the Amherst library summer reading program with hopes of earning a certificate and bookmark. The voluntary course ends August 21 for grades 1-3, requiring 10 reads, and August 31 for grades 4-6, needing 20 books. An honor system tracks progress with no reports required.
At the Amherst traffic court 16 cases ended in forfeitures after a Saturday night session. One defendant Gay C. Cogar of Foster Park Road was fined 10 plus costs by Mayor Jack Koontz for reckless operation. Drivers fined for speeding totaled 12 with amounts listed for Armstrong, Wilson, Dorfsman, Trifiletti and others. Forfeitures included Bilas, Krehbiel, Bottino, Lynn, Sullivan, Arbuckle, Rollins, Rollins, McNiel, Croft, Hines, Patton, Oliver and others. Total forfeitures plus the $10 fine amounted to 370.
About 22 Amherst Junior Women's League members held a picnic at Lakeview Park in Lorain. No action taken at the meeting, topics included a $100 nursing scholarship awarded to Diane Kilgore, a July family picnic, and a party for husbands of late members. Betty Valagi passed the presidency to Joyce Antolik, with several new members guiding the event.
The Mary Martha Group of the Congregational Church elected new officers for the coming year after the nominating committee report. Elected were Hildred Brown president Lola Conklin vice president Evelyn Hamilon secretary Vera Lauzer treasurer. Installation planned in October with 20 members present at the meeting.
Amherst Rotary Club met yesterday afternoon with two guest speakers and two members in attendance. The program featured a discussion led by a doctor, focusing on community health initiatives and local service projects.
Lorain County Farm Bureau members heard a report on industrial development and a proposal for a county agricultural building during the monthly meeting at East Oberlin Community Church. A traffic incident involving Gertrude T. Allen and Thomas A. Scho canatela was noted with Allen charged after a two car crash on West Ave. at Third St. Police said Allen failed to yield and collided with a northbound vehicle.
A chaotic bear collision prompted a Palmdale California meeting where the women's committee and officials planned to distribute compact personal health and vaccination records. The event involved officers from Elyria and Oberlin noting missing or damaged forms and a request for emergency contact details. Local clergy and officials sided with the initiative amid concerns over safety and record privacy.
Elyria firemen traced a gas odor to a street gas line leak at 709 East River St. They investigated the odor and reported the origin of the flames, turning the situation over to Ohio Fuel Gas Co. crews for handling.
Amherst Thomas Broudrett reporter 182 Port Ave reach via phone 4-2185 direct phone to ehine office Cherry 4-111
Amherst Jaycees hear reports at the regular meeting in the town hall. Alex Abel notes poor business from bad weather at the American Legion Carnival. Arthur Diez sets June 29 for joint officer installation at Stone Villa with committee and members. About 12 members present.
Noel DeNetto of Kerala State in India sent a letter of appreciation to Amherst village police for courtesy shown May 29 late at night. A patrolman directed him to his destination and escorted him. Chief Paul Pikey could not name the officer but listed three possibilities: Howard Werner Fred Voros or Pikey himself.
Avon Council will receive tabulations from Smith and Smith Elyria architects for the new municipal building. Seven bids were opened led by Elmer Hume at 67,300 and T. J. Hume at 62,350. Plumbing and electrical bids were also opened from multiple firms as a rough cost estimate near 89,000 without architect fees.
Members of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reform Church Churchmen's Brotherhood canceled their regular meeting last night and will attend a federation meeting in Elyria tonight.
Members of the Altar and Rosary Society discussed the St Joseph Catholic Church spring festival to begin June 2. A dinner and a festival booth were planned. Two new members were accepted, Mrs Margaret Banjoff and Mrs Irene Miller, with 20 attending and Mrs Gertrude Nagel presiding. special prize went to Mrs Robert Krause.
Two traffic incidents reported on Ely jn streets with minor damage. In the West and Lodi crash Miss Morrow 17 cited for yielding sign violation after colliding with John E. Nagy Jr 17. in another, Leon J Schadelee 35 rear ended Mrs Omar Walker 54 after stopping for a traffic light. About 200 dollars damage.
The Foursquare Gospel Church Board of Education postponed its regular meeting to Thursday night per Mrs. Margaret Jewell. Pastor William Moyer and his family are moving from their parsonage to a new house on Kolbe Rd. Meeting starts at 6 45 p.m. and runs until the church’s yearly meeting begins.
In a two-vehicle incident at 464 West INLOL damage to the Allen car was estimated at $300 to the front and right front, and $200 to the left front of the Schofield car.
Nearby market list shows greenhouse greens and outdoor crops with prices for cucumbers greens onions lettuce and mushrooms. Report covers kale mustard turnip tops collards green onions lettuce mushrooms radishes spinach rhubarb tomatoes watercress and related pack sizes with price ranges and pack counts.
Department of Agriculture price sheet lists wholesale and retail quotes for eggs and poultry. It shows grades for eggs delivered and prices per dozen or per case, including Large A and Grade A fryers and hens, with different weight ranges and seasonal notes. Northern Ohio live poultry prices paid at farms include No 1 quality fryers and hens with weight distinctions and per pound ranges.
Cleveland Livestock market figures show overall prices 25 cents lower with various categories listed. Cattle and hogs steady to mixed, with ranges for prime to average beef, yearlings, cows, bulls, and lambs reflecting softer demand and assorted load weights.
Toledo cash grain rates show No 2 soft red wheat at 1.98 to 1.99 per bushel, No 2 soft white wheat 1.98 to 1.99, No 2 yellow corn 1.24 to 1.25, No 2 white oats 0.72 to 0.86, and No 1 soybeans 2.25 to 2.24 per bushel. Prices reflect market bids and grade.
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