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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
8
California fish and game officials face a dilemma as beavers released to aid water conservation wander from designated zones and damage valued trees. The move aims to manage ecosystems but unintended forays threaten riparian resources and draw citizen concern.
Joe Wesbecher, 83 but says he feels 63, relies on work to stay alive and engaged. A lifelong stationary engineer now retires from U S Automatic Corp in 1955 after 40 years, he also builds wood objects in a cellar shop for the U S Corp. He recalls Greensburg coal region life, union struggles, and a family rooted in Amherst since 1915 at 185 Jackson St.
A debate at Amherst council centers on Heilman’s 183 South Leavitt Rd project a $20,000 prefabricated home. Heilman’s basement plan is cited as creating a second unit in violation of protective covenants and the city’s permit terms. Attorneys argued for a temporary injunction and potential legal settlement next week as residents push for covenant compliance.
In Penny Newell’s third year poetry task at Steele High School she writes a Sandburg inspired piece about Amherst. The poem portrays Amherst as a growing, residential Midwest town while addressing protests against change and lingering social tensions. Penny, daughter of Boyd and …
The Women's Christian Temperance Union in Henrietta reviewed a study chapter at Mrs Christine Reusser’s home with Mrs Elmer Portsmann leading devotions. In Amherst Plumb Construction and Floyd G Browne engineers met with the public affairs board and Henry Gordon to discuss preliminaries on Cooper Foster Park Road sewer work. Claude Plumb announced a tentative award to Plumb for the $309,887.75 contract, subject to funds and signing. Browne reps included L A Hudgin and W G Smiley. Plumb indicated construction could start about a month after funding and contract signing. Insurance and scheduling were among discussed topics.
Tuesday evening games were rained out and will be played tonight. Amherst leads with 5 2 record, followed by American Indians 2-4 and Red Sox 2-5 in the standings. Pacific Coast Seals 6-1, Stars 6-2, Angels 3-4, Padres 2-4. National Orioles 5-2, Dodgers 3-4, Cardinals 3-2, Yankees 2-3. Filly Trotters Prancers 5-0, Pacers 2-4, Gaiters 0-4.
Cub Scout Pack 11 members at Campbells Grove received awards for four individuals Robert Firth Earl Smith Dennis Hildebrandt and Jeff Brunger. A treasure hunt featuring animal and plant life followed by a wiener roast. The pact will meet next July 15.
AFL team owners agreed to cooperate with the six team United Football League on an individual club basis to farm out players. No formal agreement existed as AFL Commissioner Joe Foss rejected a major minor type tie. The UFL has clubs in Columbus Cleveland and Akron Ohio.
Rivler Downs announced a men's day at the race track next Thursday with free admission for all men accompanied by a woman. Ladies must pay full admission.
Ruth Moody aged 446, widow of Senator Blair Mowly of Michigan, died Thursday after a two week hospital stay in Washington. The death ends the Chicago-born widow's long public life. Local officials noted Moody's charity work and ties to her late husband.
Nine dancers from Amherst Elyria Lorain and Lorain County communities will perform a Can-Can show tomorrow at O'Neil-Shef Field Shopping Center as it goes French for a one day Vive La Side walk Sale. Dancers Suzanne Kokinda Linda Moore Janina Kowalewski Roberta Banker David Jean Cole Sherri Kraemer Barbara Avina Carol Cornelius Mary Dibo study under Mildred Booker of Mildred's Dance Studio Lorain. They will perform every half hour from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the mall.
The Amherst Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to 25 city election hopefuls seeking written comments on business needs, appropriations, and downtown parking. A poll of 16 candidates showed seven in favor of replying, three against, five undecided, and one non-committal. The C of C pledged 300 to 500 votes from downtown for candidates supporting business and the community, while responses would be confidential. Some candidates favored informal talks over letters, including Mayor Kane and rival Frank Janik, while others worried about potential political repercussions or preferred a press-friendly reply.
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