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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1959
Page
5
Joyce Dean died in Cleveland Clinic Hospital after a 13 day fight. Her heart enlargement followed a cardiac arrest and surgery to massage the heart. The family faces $1,230.95 in hospital bills amid unemployment and medical expenses. Funds are urged through the Dean Family Fund and local collections.
Lorain County commissioners filed annexation proceedings for the Spring Valley area in Elyria Township. The transcript is open for six days for inspection by any party. Auditor Ellsworth Albert informed City Council that after 60 days, steps may be taken to accept or reject the area. Annexation has already been approved by the county commissioners. The territory borders Cheffield Township to the north, Black River to the west, existing city limits to the south, and Pidgeville Township to the east.
Mayor Victor F. Stewart Jr. told City Council that plans and specifications for the Washington Ave. bridge renovation and a survey of the East Fourth St. bridge will be completed by July 6. The project will be funded by a one half mill levy approved in the May 1958 primary election, three-eighths of a mill for the Washington Ave. work and one eighth for the bridge survey.
Frank Telakowicz and Ed Nadrowski each tallied 890 votes after a three recounts at Ford Motor Co Lorain Assembly Plant. Hank Lewandowski, election chair, announced a runoff date has not been set and by law seven days must pass after posting before a runoff.
Ohio Fuel Gas Co plans a new district headquarters in Norwalk on a five acre site at the northeast side of town, cost about 250000. The Elyria office will close in November and the Norwalk structure will be leased to the company long term.
Ford Motor Co Lerain Assembly Plant returned to normal on the afternoon shift as about 25 workers who took part in an unauthorized walkout Saturday night returned to work. Assembly lines operated on schedule with tensions over a suspended union committeeman and the discharge of another for inciting the stoppage. Dan Forchione of the UAW and Local 425 negotiators met with company officials to resolve the dispute.
Kinley Schont earned cum laude honors Sunday at Salkd Win Wallace College and lives at 146 Rambler Ave. Mrs Nielsen shifted from textile design to elementary teaching on counselor advice and may pursue art teaching certification. Most college work occurred at dax school from 1956 with final hours in eye ing classes. The Nielsens have two married daughters, June and Barbara.
A skunk that attacked a Labrador retriever in Pittsfield Township is confirmed rabid. The Lorain County Health Department urged caution, asked residents to report suspicious animals, and advised not to shoot in the head for brain testing. Prince the dog received anti rabies shots and will be observed for six months.
James R. McGinty aged 55 of Wellington reported back pains and a head bump after his car was struck by a backing truck driven by Walter E. Warner aged 28 of Oberlin. Warner said he did not see McGinty’s vehicle.
Mayor Victor F. Stewart Jr. traveled to Toledo to deliver city notes totaling 200000 for borrowing 3200 to fund the northeast leg of the Rt 57 bypass. Braun, Bosworth & Co. secured the successful bid at a private sale.
Mayor Ernest Toghil accuses New York Central Railroad of incompetent tower operators after train No. 312 sped through Grafton with crossing gates not lowered. Witnesses say the Saturday incident endangered pedestrians and vehicles at Main Street crossing.
Lorain County Development Director John Daley called sewer bond approval a pivotal step for developing Elyria Abbe Road area into an industrial park. He urged Realtors to back civic projects, predicted 27 825 new manufacturing jobs by 1975, and pushed for Rt 254 extensions to boost access and attract metropolitan industries.
Wayne C Black of Elyria will become president of the Lorain County Bar Association on July 1, succeeding Everett Davidson. A Wooster College and Western Reserve Law School graduate admitted in 1929, Black has practiced law since 1925 and serves on state and local bar committees. Other officers include Dan K Cook as vice president, Harrison Comstock as secretary, and James Christie as treasurer, with Davidson, David Daley, and Bruce Alexan as executive committee members.
Police traffic division rejected requests for signals at Kolbe Road West Erie Avenue and Meister Leavitt Roads. Lt. George Maiden said no justification exists for Kolbe West Erie. Trustees asked for signals due to a nearby fire station. estimated costs were 4289.10 and 1282 dollars respectively.
Three United Auto Workers locals in Elyria are to be installed within six days. Franklin Carr, UAW international representative, will participate in the ceremonies. Local 1161 officers and Local 780 Browielipe-Chapin Division of GM Corp are among those to be seated, with Local 107 Western Automatic Machine Screw Co. having met Monday. Meetings will be at the IUAW Hall on East Bridge Street.
Vernon M. South announced Charles H. Bulger 28 of Avon Lake as deputy to fill the resignation of Deputy Robert G. Handwork. Bulger a Cleveland native and St. Ignatius graduate served four years in the U S Marine Corps including time in Korea and at Quantico. He worked as a bricklayer and is married with two children. Handwork had been with the department since August 1957 and is moving into insurance claims adjusting.
George W. Miraben, son of local officials, is named a member of the Buckeye Boys State governor's cabinet. The Elyria High School junior will serve as secretary of warfare during the Legion sponsored government exercise at Ohio University Athens this week, among more than 1000 delegates. Another area boy, Gary Bennis of New London, is named assistant secretary of state.
In Columbia Station a car rear ended a gasoline truck on North Royalton Road before 7 am. Driver Ray Milligan, 26, and passenger Dayton Smith, 52, were treated at Southwest Community Hospital Berea for head injuries and rib and scalp lacerations respectively. Both were released after observation.
A Lorain County court under Omo's demerit point system suspended driving privileges for 75 motorists with 12 or more points over two years. Five licenses were suspended one year. five received conditional suspensions for employment and business purposes. Names include Ward B Riles, Rebed Wilson, Peter Spaich, Albert Mori Jr, and Forrest H. Liles. conditional cases include Ronald Z.oni der, Juba Ave, and Rosel Britton among others.
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