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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
14
Elyria High School awarded 465 diplomas at Ely Stadium in a shifting weather ceremony delayed briefly by a storm threat. Dr John Herrick urged mass education, noted rising college enrollment, and praised students, staff, and supporters for poise during the rehearsal and delay.
The Archeological Society of Ohio selects Vietzen’s Pioneer and Indian Museum at Vietzen for its annual meeting. About 300 to 350 attendees from Ohio and neighboring states visit Tridian Ridge Museum and Fort Seneca in a daylong program. Related meetings by Firelands Geological Society and Lake Erie Gem and Geological Society will also be held there.
CIUDAD TRUJILLO UPD Investigators arrive to probe alleged mass arrests and tortures following General Rafael Trujilo’s assassination. Augusto Arango Panamanian chief said the team does not know exact scope or duration but expects Dominican cooperation.
Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross has completed the Learn to Swim schedule across three city pools. Water Safety Ride Course runs June 12 16 at West Side pool from 11 30 a m. Eligibility requires Junior or Senior Life Saving. An Adult Beginner class runs June 19 30 evenings at West Side pool. Instructors and Water Safety Aides are sought by the chapter office.
In Mingo Junction Jefferson County a 12 year old girl Sandra Eddy drowned at a local pool during a Learn to Swim program. Registration for adult beginner junior and senior life saving classes offered by the chapter office by phone. Additional sessions listed at chapter houses on Ohio Street and Eastern Heights pool with dates in June and July.
Lorain County projects a general fund for 1962 of 2,206,600 a drop of 167,781 from January estimates. Auditor Ayres places 1962 budget guidance before county commissioners for public hearing in July with funds likely to exceed current available amounts. End of 1960 balance was 227,244 and 1962 projections include diverse revenue streams such as taxes fines real estate sales and miscellaneous income.
City Building Inspector James Seres orders demolition of a fifth house on Fox Furnace Row off Woolford Ave. owned by Mathe Reese of Detroit and gives 60 days to raze. Two other Fox Furnace Row houses and 314 Lodi St. were ordered razed yesterday. A fifth order will be filed once the owner’s name is learned. Authorities list Jacob and Laura Glass as owners, but the man is dead and the woman is missing. The council finance committee recommends a $500 advance to cover immediate demolition costs if owners fail to comply, later recouped via real estate tax assessments. Lincoln Nave and Carlee Davis own the two Fox Furnace Row properties ordered demolished yesterday. Robert Chesler owns the Lodi St. house. Health officials ordered yard cleanups, and Chesler was told to remove doors from refrigerants. he remains engaged in cleaning efforts.
Arthur J. Miller of 3950 Glover Ave Larain report to the sheriff’s department that 200 feet of copper cable valued at 50 and a 27 horsepower electric motor valued at 25 were taken from his Mil ler Construction Co building after breaking the plastic in a rear door.
County commissioners approve a 20 year water sale agreement with LaGrange for a county sewer and water district at Rt 30 Wheeler Rd and New York Central triangle. Outside village rates run 25 percent above village rates. minimum 45 000 gallons daily obligation. Rates renegotiated every five years.
Lorain County Master Plumbers Association weighs a fresh wage proposal to settle a strike that has idled over 100 workers for more than three weeks. The plan adds 15 cents per year for three years plus minor contract changes. Union, contractors trade earlier offers at 7 20 p m meeting at Local 4699 Oberlin Ave Lorain.
Local anti fluoridation groups met to chart next steps as petitions to place fluoridation on the November ballot stall amid technical hurdles. Council members debated the issue with mixed views and noted about 1 425 signatures would be needed. Speakers argued both benefits and risks, with references to ADA and AMA endorsements and past Elyria votes.
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