Council Hears Flooding Problems Recreation Field Major Source
Council discussed extensive flood and drainage complaints across the city. Residents cited holes on Turner Street low spots on West River Street and flooding on Courtland Street blamed on new housing along High Street. Additional issues included a blocked drain on Elbe Street and flooding between Weller Road and Belmont Street linked to two new homes. All matters referred to the service director and sewers and drains committee for study.
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Turner St
West River St
Courtland St
High St
Elbe St
Weller Rd
Belmont St
Brandtson Ave
Ing Jt
Civil Service
West Recreation
Fillmore St
Foster Ave
W. N
Sol
Bates
Foster
Joseph Seres
T St
Samuel D. LaCrosse
Furnace St
Bond St
Furnace
Finance Committee
Public Utilizes Commission
Council
Ohio Edison
Utilities Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Lorain County Regional Planning Commission
Buildings and Lands Committee
Commission
City Planning Commission
Door Opens and Woman Falls From Car in Elyria
An Elyria woman, Blanche Dwyer, 50, was injured yesterday when she fell from a moving car as its door swung open during a turn. She suffered leg abrasions and bruises, received treatment at Memorial Hospital, and was held for X-rays.
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Elyria
Blanche Dwyer
Middle Ave
Memorial Hospital
Chestnut St
Third St
Dwyer
Joan W. Dorko
Robert D. Rehark
Warren Dr
Norwalk
Edward Bromley
Lod St
Broad St
West Ave
Bromley
Rehark
Air Force Reg announces bid authority for water meters
An Air Force regulation authorizes the service director to invite bids and buy water meters up to 18500 dollars. The measure, approved on first reading, also references a program with Amherst Water Co. and a recruiter framework with flat rates per 100 feet.
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U. S. Air Force
Amherst Water Co
Thomas L. George
Etoria
City approves time and a half overtime for workers
City Council approves a three year contract setting time and a half overtime pay for hourly rated employees. The measure, passed on first reading, ties overtime rates to an eight hour day and requires funds from the public works budget. A safety committee report recommends no action on splash guards due to cost and unknown finances.
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Ohio Edison
Johnson
Dale C. Kell
Logg
Recreation program for mentally retarded youths in Ely
About 30 mentally retarded youngsters are expected to join an eight week summer program of swimming and recreation in Ely. The City Recreation Department and Junior Red Cross provide facilities and leadership with swimming at West Recreation Field pool and activities at Ely School Playground. Mrs Earl Milner coordinates transportation for county M R classes with Junior Red Cross helpers and recreation leaders. The program runs three mornings a week starting June 28.
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Ely- Ta
City Recreation Department
Junior Red Cross
New West
Ely
Earl Milner
Child Welfare Board
Pinch Hit Councilwoman Cleans Fifth Ward Complaints
Councilwoman-at-large Kathleen Lysaght volunteers as Fifth Ward placeholder after Ted Emerich's heart attack. She reports clearing several complaints and asks action on a ditch at 601 Wayne Street and a bridge or culvert to connect Wayne and Wood Streets. Requests referred to service director and streets and sidewalks committee.
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Kathleen Lysaght
Coopertion of Service
Dale C. Kellogg
Wayne St
Wayne and
Wood Sts
Acion
Ohio Liquor Sales Fall 1959 Slips 3.9 Percent
Ohio last year saw liquor sales drop 3.9 percent from 1958 with 11,280,965 gallons consumed in 1959 compared to 11,769,273 in 1958. State Treasurer Joseph T. Ferguson cited two causes: higher average costs and a new law changing tax collection by embedding the tax in purchase price.
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Ohio
Joseph T. Ferguson
Married Couples Stay Younger Longer With Ostrex Tonic
A newspaper ad urges married adults over 40 to try Ostrex Tonic Tablets to boost iron and Vitamin B for energy and nerves. It promises high iron content comparable to oysters or liver and offers a 3 day get acquainted size for 69 cents, with savings advertised.
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Ostrez
Ofeet
City seeks street light upgrades for City Hall annex area
City officials will join the street light waiting list to illuminate the City Hall annex parking area. The plan is first come, first served, with other requests ahead of the city on the priority list. The Washington Avenue Church of Christ request for a spotlight was denied and referred to Ohio Edison Co. for guidance. Edison crews soon will install lights on Barres Lane White Oak Drive Fimore and Belmont Streets South Logan and Clark Streets and 70 new lights in Spring Valley plus 10 or 11 in Fuller Road. The utility was asked to study Oakwood Street and High Street lighting needs.
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Ely Rldg
West Ave
City Hall Annex
Kathleen Lysaght
D-Al
Washington Avenue
Barres Lane
White Oak Dr
Fimore
Belmont Sts
South Logan and
Clark Sts
Spring Valley
Fuller Rd
Oakwood St
High St
Residents protest West River water line assessments
Three area residents R S Morris, 1083, Atlee C Terry, 1135, and Howard W Stein, 1121 West River, protested to the city council last month over planned assessments for the West River water line project. They argued they would receive no benefit and cited prior assurances the city would not assess them for a future line. The project would extend from Jing near the old city limits on West River north to the present city limits and serve Fackler Ave, Penrose Ct, and Schadden Rd. Finance committee considered the matter.
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West River Re
West River Rd
R.S. Morris
Atlee C. Terry
Howard W. Stein
West River
Vandalism in city cemeteries sparks council concern
Councilman Joseph Smith decries grave-site flower theft and calls for action as police are asked to increase cemetery patrols. Other councilors share concern but offer few solutions while service director Kel loge emphasizes intensified checks to catch suspects. Meanwhile the article notes Sherpa instructors training for rock climbing courses in India.
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Joseph Smith
R-Al
Smith Andlavad
Ucraree
Dale C. Kelloge
Sherpa
India
New Delhi
Police And Firemen Seek Pay Increases For 1961
City police and fire departments asked for a 10 percent pay raise a paid hospitalization plan and a 150 yearly clothing allowance in a joint letter to council committees. They cited rising living costs and urged a meeting with the proper committee before the request was referred to safety and finance committees.
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Council Iran
Wye
Sentences Given In Fraud Case for Two Defendants
John W and Leontine Stokes Oberlin were sentenced by Judge LeRoy F Kelly after pleading guilty to false statements to obtain relief from the Lorain County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission. They received $217 in assistance and the court noted restitution.
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John W
Leontine
Stokes
Oberlin
LeRoy
F. Kelly
Lorain County
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Building Department
Robert Kleinoeder
Harold West
Brookdale Cemetery
15Th St
Destreet
Katko
Recreation Department
Paul Krugman
Lake Bell Courtland Storm
Lake and Bell Aves
Elyria Stationers
Broad Street
Grace A. Meyers
Fairfax
Lincoln Theatre
City
Ohio Electric Companies
Cincinnati Gas and Electr Company
Cleveland Electric Eluminating Company
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electro Company
Dayton Power and Light Company
Federal Power Commission
The
Marietta Electric Company
Ohio Edisor Company
Ohio Power Company
Toledo Edison Company
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