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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1955
Page
12
City Auditor Ellsworth Alheit and Council Finance Committee Chairman Dale Kellogg meet to review department spending. They report no overages, urge heads to live within appropriations and avoid year-end transfers, noting spending remains on normal lines through the year.
James Neeson Jr. reports $10 worth of fender skirts stolen from his car parked outside his home overnight. Willie Walker of Lorain was cited for reckless driving and will appear in Mayor's Court Monday.
Elyrians and national groups complain flags are scarce on Flag Day and holidays. Capt Hill of Elyria's National Guard notes the issue, urging homes and businesses to display flags. Local cleaners offer free cleaning for single flags, with charges only for bulk orders. The piece outlines flag etiquette, care, disposal rules, and legal restrictions on using the flag for merchandise.
Lorain County tax valu ation committee chaired by Earl Cotton and secretary Laverne Pickering met with members to report on their talk with the state board of tax appeals. They defended the auditor’s valuations as equitable and up to date and argued a $250,000 real estate reappraisal would be unnecessary. The panel says it has more work, while the tax board insists on a complete county reappraisal every six years, with Lorain’s last general appraisal in 1945 and a 1952 land only appraisal. Auditor Frank Ayres says perpetual appraisal keeps values current.
Elyria police investigate an unarmed robbery last night in which 74 year old Charles Novotny of 178 Woodford Ave lost his wallet containing 40 dollars. He said a man asked directions to 15th Street before grabbing the wallet and fleeing.
Avon veteran leader Henry Dippel, 75, former mayor about three years ago, died after a long illness at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wey on Detroit Road. He is survived by two sisters, Gertrude Smith and Elizabeth Fisher. Visitation at Burmeister Funeral Home precedes a 1:30 p.m. Monday service, with burial at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery in Cleveland.
Funeral services for Victor Palicka 34 of RD 2 Albrecht River will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Buettner DeCarlo Funeral Home. Pastor Walter Rrif of St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church will officiate and burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery. Palicka was killed early yesterday when his car was struck by a train at West Ridge crossing while en route to Larsen Foundry in Grafton where he worked 17 years. He was born in Flyrna November 14, 1920 and lived here all his life. He is survived by three brothers Julius and Emil Elyria and John Cleveland and one sister Mrs Margaretta Kryzaniak.
Several obituaries and death notices appear for Avon Lake and Lorain figures. Carole Jean DeStrant, six months, died at St Joseph Hospital Avon Lake. George M. Huber, 72, died at home after a heart attack in Elyria. James Edward Fitterald, 74, died at Elyria Methodist Home after illness. Edith B Fitzgerald, 78, died in Youngstown area. Garry Lee Hashman, five days, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Frank R Amos, 40, World War II veteran, died at St Joseph Hospital Lorain. Funeral arrangements and services are noted for each.
In Mayor J. Grant Keys court a string of motorists faced penalties for traffic violations near Mayor's Court. Sylvia Abramoska and Joseph Walker Blake Sr. appeared amid citations for red lights and yielding failures. Harvey Crago Craigo pleaded guilty to safety stop violations at Rt 37 and Foster Ave, while a dog noise complaint led to a separate fine.
Two 1954 graduates of Elyria District Catholic High School will receive nurses caps at St John Cathedral Cleveland. Betty Smith daughter of Fred and Mrs Smith 2335 Grafton Rd and Rita Gutman daughter of Carl and Mrs Gutman 231 North Main St Oberlin study at St John College. Both room mates have younger sisters graduating eighth grade at St Mary School. St Mary ceremony at 9 30 Mass. St John caping to begin at ?.
William Noble of 812 West State Street appeared in Mayor's Court this morning facing two charges. He was arrested May 29 for driving while intoxicated and fined 125 dollars plus costs, with six months driving rights suspension and a six day jail sentence, three days of which were suspended. He pleaded guilty to running a red light a few hours after his first arrest, receiving a 25 dollar fine plus costs, with 15 dollars suspended.
Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority director Willard T Francis reported both bids on razing Valley View Homes on Gulf Road were unsatisfactory. One bid would have cost more than 13000 and the other offered 50 dollars per house for only half the 40 units. The authority had required bidders to pay for the steel houses to be dismantled and removed and will readvertise.
Union says American Brake Shoe Co Electra Alloys Division plant may face a walkout with a plan for bids on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday and a second bid opening 30 days after. Deadline June 30 for evacuation of 10ants housing units remains. Arthur J. Miller offered $50 per unit for 20 units. Eric Lumber Co asked 13485 for dismantling. Income anticipated from project and from rentals is held by the authority for disposition by state legislators. Union rejected company proposal after marathon talks ending around 1 a.m. Deadlines for new contract set for midnight Monday.
Henry Freeland aged 42 of 1302 Murray Ridge Road was fined $10 and costs in mayor's court after pleading he had control of his car but lost it on Lodi Street thus striking the northeast corner of the Loch Street railroad bridge. Police stated Freeland was driving at speed when the accident occurred early today.
State Highway Patrol reports two serious crashes in Ashland and nearby areas. Alonzo Smith, 37, in poor condition at Allen Hospital Oberlin with a multiple right leg fracture and possible head injuries. Eugene Carter, 62, in fair condition with facial lacerations after losing control on Rt 20 near Rt SA.
Mrs. Patricia Ruth Chapman of 223 Cornell Ave. gave birth to a daughter Friday at 3:45 a.m. Both mother and baby were reported doing fine. The baby weighed six pounds three ounces. Patricia Chapman is widow of Kenneth Chapman, 35, and mother to Sharon Lee, 15 months, who died with him when their Ridgeville Township home burned on February 7.
Budget requests filed with county commissioners cover the probate department, juvenile division, and county recorder for 1956 funding. Probate Judge Harold Ewing seeks 48535 for the probate division, 33820 for the juvenile division to add staff, and County Recorder Leota Mitchell requests 50261 with increases for salary adjustments and supplies.
Toledo cash grain prices on track show Wheat at 207 208 for red and white 212 213 34 percent. Corn No 2 yellow 24 to 35 percent. oats and bran listed with mixed quotes. No 1 white at 76 77 cents per bushel. The report notes a nominal Toledo rate basis with several grade distinctions and placeholders indicating market movement.
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