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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1957
Page
7
Wellington Township zoning commission discussed a proposed resolution to regulate location size height and land use of buildings and lots in unincorporated areas. The plan backed by Lorain County planning officials will go to the November ballot for voter approval.
Judge Robert J. Vetter will hear the $50,000 negligence suit of Luther Sexton against ABC Transport Inc. stemming from a Jan. 26 1956 traffic crash on Rt. 224 near Shiloh. The plaintiff sues as the son of Chester E. Sexton claiming multiple serious injuries. A separate $300 collection suit by Melvin Rahrig against Allen and Sarah Shankman settled after reaching an agreement.
Elyria area motorists appeared in Elyria Municipal Court over the weekend facing charges of driving while intoxicated driving without a license and leaving the scene of an accident. Penalties included fines totaling nearly 2000 and jail terms up to 18 days along with license suspensions. Additional DWI cases involved Jackie P. Single Claudie S. Williams and Harry W Chapman with fines ranging from 45 to 250 and several days in jail. The commission, chaired by Robert Stannard, discussed changes to a zoning proposal tied to a November ballot.
RIDGEVILLE The church school Bible program, staged by vacation Bible classes of the Church of God, drew many friends and relatives Friday night. Activities included Scripture reading, songs, a Noahs Ark theme, skits on using talents, and certificates for perfect attendance followed by a wiener roast. Separately, several residents filed for divorce or separation, with custody and alimony details noted, and two men faced legal penalties for drunkenness and disturbing the peace.
Mrs Ruth Alles Townsend Wakeman kindergarten teacher invites prospective parents to a meeting at Wakeman school building on Thursday at 730 p m EST to discuss transportation kindergarten problems children and books for the 1957 38 school year. Classes will be held again at the Wakeman Grange.
Ohio railroads led by the Pennsylvania New York Central Erie Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate plan a 22 percent freight rate rise before the State Utilities Commission in Columbus on July 1. The request follows a prior seven percent emergency hike granted February 14. Petitions await action before the ICC and utilities commissions in several eastern states after completed hearings.
Dale Cox of Baumhart Road, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Portman, earned an extra $100 scholarship at the end of his freshman year at Hiram College for academic standing and campus life contributions. He previously held a $55 yearly four year scholarship from Oberlin High School, contingent on maintaining a B average. Dale is spending the summer with his grandparents in Henrietta.
A 13 member Lorain County Kiwanis delegation and spouses travel to Atlantic City for the Kiwanis International convention. Paul Stockert of Sheffield Lake leads the Ohio Division 13 group with various Lorain County residents attending. Notable speakers include Richard Nixon, Carlos Romulo, James Duncan, and Dr. Edward L. Elson.
Washington. Walter H. Bowes, 75, founder of Pitney Bowes, Inc. of Stamford Connecticut and a pioneer in the development of the postage meter and metered mail system, died Monday.
Ruth Wyeth Spears pattern 243 provides illustrated directions and a materials list to construct a brick barbecue with storage for utensils and fuel. The Home-Improvement Packet No 29 includes five patterns and costs $1 with 0 cent service charge for orders under $1. Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York
The Rev. Gene Ferguson of Rochester New York has been appointed by the district superintendent and pastoral relations committee to the La Grange Methodist Church succeeding retiring Dr Melvin Hunt. Ferguson, a Boston University Theological School graduate, will preach his first sermon on June 20 with the topic Great Moments. He has pastored at St Pauls Methodist Church in Oberlin and directed youth work at Wesley in Framingham. His wife Joy accompanies him and they reside with Mrs Esther Wolcott until the parsonage is ready.
The Ohio Association of School Administrators meets at Cedar Point for a two day session led by Edward E. Holt state superintendent. Sen Charles A Mosher and Rep Thomas K Owens join talks on new school legislation while A B Murray and H C McCord direct forums on administrative challenges.
Thirty men were sent for pre induction physical examinations yesterday by Local Selective Service Board 72. The group includes 24 local registrants and six transfers with Richard J. Gerhardinger of 275 Harwood St. as group leader. Eight men will be sent for induction on July 16 and July 31, with pre induction physical checks scheduled for July 8.
Oberlin reports Leonard H Williams of Gifford Road was arrested by deputies at Troxel Co Elyria plant at the request of Oberlin police. He was returned to Oberlin to answer a speeding charge filed August 21 1956. He remained in jail after failing to post 50 dollar bond and faces Judge Andrew Stefan in police court tonight.
Pamela Holmes filed assault and battery charges against Alfred Hardy, both of 89 Groveland Street, Oberlin. Police reported today that the charges have been dropped.
The Henrietta Township zoning changes require a county health board sanitation permit before a building permit is issued, mandate building within 60 days of permit, reduce side yard clearance to 15 feet, set permit fees of 5 10 and 20 dollars for residential commercial and industrial, bar wholesale intake in residential areas and require a commercial permit in commercial zones, reclassify Cleveland Quarries Co property at Baumhart and Gifford Roads from residential to industrial, and raise minimum house floor space from 600 to 720 square feet.
SOUTH AMHERST The Amherst and Community Council of Churches reelected officers at a Methodist Church meeting for the Daily Vacation Bible School. Mrs Albert Wragg will be superintendent, Mrs William Roberts continues as part time assistant, and Mrs Almon Brocksieker remains secretary and treasurer. The school closed June 14 with a family closing program. The Nazarene Church wrapped up its two week school with a Sunday program and Friday demonstration.
The United States proposes a regular exchange of uncensored radio and TV broadcasts with the Soviet Union. Ambassador William S. Lacey handed the memorandum to Soviet Ambassador Georgi Za rubin after Khrushchev appeared on American television. Russia would work out mechanics later if it agrees.
Ernest Haiter was practicing with a .22 caliber frontier revolver in a field when his trigger finger moved before the gun cleared his holster. He sustained a leg wound in the incident.
Market notes list produce items with prices by item and unit. Includes celery, cucumbers, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, zucchini, and turnips with varying weights and package sizes.
Market notes show varied bids across animal classes with higher bids in some weight ranges. Prime steers reach 24.50 to 25.50, choice at 22.60, heifers 18 to 33, cows 15 to 16, calves around 23 to 24, and lambs steady with ranges from 10 to 23.
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