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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1961

Page

9

GOP Club Dinner Set With State Auditor Rhodes

State Auditor James A. Rhodes will speak at a Lorain County Republican Club dinner on June 20 at 6 30 p.m. in Saddle Inn. Mrs. Wayne Black is general chairman of the event, part of GOP efforts to boost support for the November election. attendance is hoped to exceed 400. Rhodes, a five year auditor and former Jackson County native, has been seen as a possible Republican governor candidate next year.

James A. Rhodes Republican Club Lorain County Wayne Lila) Black

Thieves Hit Store After Police Check

Burglars entered Harmon-Nielsen Appliance at 2063 North Ridge Rd early today after deputies had checked the business at 5:30 a.m. They pried a side door, leaving blood on glass, and fled with several small radios three or four hi fi sets and possibly two portable radios. Loss amount to be determined after stock inventory.

Harmon-Nielsen North Ridge Rd Fred Walker Edwin E. Sakal Sheriff's Office Edward Betvel Sakal Parker Milter Miller

Ohio State Drops Compulsory ROTC for Men

The Ohio State University board ends compulsory ROTC for male students and replaces it with mandatory academic coursework for all. The plan, urged by President Fawcett and student groups, makes ROTC voluntary this fall with options to take additional mathematics or foreign language courses to meet bachelor degree requirements.

Fawcett

Avon Lake Charter revisions set for July 11 vote

Avon Lake residents will vote as a package on charter revisions at a special election July 11. Commission members outlined changes to a legislative council with an administrative mayor, staggered terms, non elected municipal clerk, and broader appointment powers for the mayor and council, plus revised bidding and finance arrangements.

Avon Lake Avon Lake Charter Commission Avon Lake Democratic Club Evelyn D. Fisher Révisions Joseph M. Boehm Commission Avon Lake Board of Education Boehm Garrison I. Moore Records & Ac Enants Law Division of Records Perhiad Municipnalitat E. Boehm Board of Municipal Utilities Winder Bochm

Council debate on administration paused by Mrs Fisher

Mrs Fisher states council is presently in a pseudo-administration mode and could be continued without interruption. The remark suggests a temporary governance arrangement while discussions proceed.

Third Pops Concert Season Opens June 29

The Ely Park summer pops season launches June 29 with a 40 piece ElyriaLorain Local 146 band directed by David Schmucker. Open air shows run six Thursdays 8 to 9 30 pm, rain dates on Sundays 3 to 4 30 pm, funded by royal business contributions and a Recording Industry Trust Fund grant, organized by the Elytia Chamber of Commerce, no admission fee except perhaps a blanket or chair.

Ely Park Elyria-Lorain American Federation of Musicians David Schmucker Recording Industry Trust Fund The Musicians’ Union Elytia Chamber of Commerce

Erie Archival Piece Showcases Chief Running Water at Indian Ridge Museum

Col Raymond C Vietzen catalogues Erie remains from burial sites like Engel-Eiden and Frank's, rebuilding Chief Running Water Anipatahee in a glass case at Indian Ridge Museum. The exhibit displays over a million relics including Civil War items, weapons, and Native artifacts, with Ruth Vietzen assisting in research and administration.

Anipatahee Raymond C. Vietzen West Ridge Rd Vietzen Chief Running Water Elyrian Evies Lake Erie Midwest Engel-Eiden Sheffield Township Black River Frank Brownhelm Indian Ridge Museum Vietzen Place Running Water Cigar Store Running Walter

Retirement artist Egger paints life at Elyria home

Hugo Egger, a retired factory worker and former policeman, now spends spare moments at Elyria Methodist Home painting and selling works. He has created 45 to 50 paintings in five years, earning praise from local art teachers despite no formal training, with favorites featuring Ashland landmarks and scenes from his early life.

Hugo Egger Elyria Methodist Home Ashland County Egger Methodist Monroe County Ohio Ashland Ashland Methodist Church Boyd Memorial Taft Smith Hall Ave Elyria

County Seeks Public Backing for Lorain Building Code Fight

The Citizens Committee to StudyLorain County proposed building code will continue its opposition at public hearings and meetings. Treasurer Matt Herman urged Birmingham Amherst area residents to attend, with about 25 present at last night’s session. Herman, of 760 Oberlin Rd Arthur Ward, said officers will attend meetings to explain the group’s stance, which they say protects constitutional rights.

Lorain County Birmingham-Amherst Matt Herman Carlisle Township Fall Township Oberlin Rd Arthur Ward West Ridge Rd Herman

Plumbers Reject New Contract Package in Lorain County

Lorain County Master Plumbers Association contractors rejected a proposed contract package from Local 830 as the strike enters its 25th day. They seek a shift differential, overtime reform, and wage hikes totaling 45 cents an hour over three years. Emergency repair work after eight hours would get time and a half. non emergency work would remain double time. The rejection was described as almost unanimous. Construction delays affect Admiral King High School, St Joseph Hospital wing, Oberlin College science building, and Elyria Memorial Hospital renovations.

Lorain County Master Plumbers Association Association Gene Ross Strie Bers Dred Union Admiral King High School St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Oberlin College Science Elyria Memorial Hospital

Ladies Restless As Bees Invade Title Building

An itinerant swarm disrupted the Land Title Guarantee and Trust Co. at 219 Court St. yesterday afternoon, occupying the ladies' rest room until a beekeeper arrived. The bees settled on a hive at Adelbert Schuster's property, 6161 Stoney Ridge Rd., after he removed them from Court Street.

Land Title Guarantee and Trust Co Court St Adelbert Schuster Stoney Ridge Ra Schuster

Engineer Dies in Alabama at 73 in World War II Engineer

Herbert Ivey Collins 73, a World War II Army district engineer, dies. Funeral services scheduled in Mobile, Alabama. Collins served as a district engineer during the war era and is remembered by local engineers and veterans groups.

Mobile Ala UPI Herbert Ivey Collins Army District

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