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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1957
Page
20
After a busy regular session, Amherst village council will meet in adjourned session to act on matters including cemetery issues. The cemetery board through Richard Ehrman seeks repair or replacement of burial equipment and a new wage amendment for the sexton and extra help.
Sheffield Village council adopted a resolution to employ Morris E. Nall and Associates of Cleveland to prepare complete preliminary plans showing routes of lines for a water distribution system. The fee is 1000 dollars, funded from the general fund, with aim to determine future water needs and potential ties to Elyria.
Amherst council discussed wage scales for cemetery workers and proposed burial rate hikes amid equipment needs. They reviewed two police cruisers, with a plan to sell an old Ford while awaiting recommendations. A juvenile speeding case and a bond issue for new water distribution were also noted, plus petitions for office and village insurance changes.
The Berlin Heights Local Board of Education discussed an addition to the school building and to study it further. They accepted resignations from Ralph Keller and custodian Don Goodman. Two new teachers were hired, Larry Weaver and Joanne Hutchins. Bus drivers’ salaries rose to 105 dollars monthly. Supplies and equipment were approved for purchase and space was allocated by moving the library to the cafeteria area. A summer session at Ohio State University was approved for vocational ag instructor John Billick. Separately, two new births were reported: a daughter born June 16 to Mr and Mrs John Ritz, and a daughter Brenda Kay born June 7 to Mr and Mrs William Fugel.
In Heidelberg Germany Lt. E J Gutwald of Aiken South Carolina seeks the owner of a dog shipped to him by mistake. The dog bears the name Cap JR Gentry on its collar and Gutwald hopes to trace the rightful owner.
A two-vehicle crash on Pearl Rd near Lorain hospitalized two drivers and a passenger while another wreck on Rt 61 near Norwalk involved a refrigerator trailer. Injured include Jasper Robbins 50 Lorain with brain concussion and facial wounds, Wendell Shoemaker 17 Tennessee with concussion, and John Panchula 38 Lorain with rib fracture. Police cited slick pavement and brake reaction.
Amherst Rotary Club heard reports from delegates Lee Menz and Ralph Prittie who attended the International convention in Switzerland. New officers assumed duties Dr Maynard Brucker president Donald Lessiter vice president Kenneth Alexander secretary treasurer.
Various church and community group meetings scheduled across towns including New London South Amherst Ridgeville Grafton Eaton LaGrange and Carlisle. Activities range from guilds and circles to luncheons and picnics with times from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Broad participation in clubs auxiliaries and youth groups noted.
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