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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1956
Page
3
Mayor J Grant Keys announced a full study of the city emergency communication facilities and traffic control after last weekend's rain and wind storm. He praised Irv Finegold for restoring lines and called for more emergency power and standby gear while planning cordons to keep traffic from disaster areas.
Legal briefs filed after the June 11 hearing in Lorain County Common Pleas Court await a ruling on Fairchild the Oberlin High School math teacher seeking a 1956 57 contract. The Oberlin Board of Education argues the board followed proper notice and that Fairchild’s absence affected proceedings while Fairchild contends no formal action or notice was taken. Attorneys cite that a ruling for Fairchild could reshape rehiring on limited contracts.
John A. Tesmer age 26 of 411 Second St. pleaded guilty in Elyria Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 200 dollars, sentenced to four days in jail, and received a six month driving license suspension after an arrest at Broad Street and West Avenue.
George Owens of 5128 Farr Ave Vincent pleaded guilty before Lorain County Common Pleas Judge J. J. Smythe to grand larceny for copper wire theft at Ohio Edison Lake Ave property on May 2. He was indicted with Jake Myrick of Cleveland who also pleaded guilty yesterday and both were sent to the probation department for a report. James Scott of 704 Lake Ave pled innocent to carrying a concealed weapon when arraigned.
Prime Minister Louis St Laurent extended a personal invitation to Queen Elizabeth II to attend the opening ceremony of the St. Lawrence Seaway likely in 1959. A Canadian spokesman confirmed the plan.
Lorain County commissioners prepared for a public hearing on their 1557 budget totaling 2,083,811 for general fund requests. The hearing runs 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with department heads and officials presenting their needs to the public.
Brown-Fintube Co employes of Local 996 CIO went on strike saying the company is guilty of unfair labor practices. About 20 night shift workers were laid off at 9 20 pm yesterday and eight day shift workers did not report for work this morning. Union chair William Archer said grievances remain unresolved and the company has not recognized the grievance procedure. The unit met at 365 East Bridge St to hear Archer.
Elyria electric and telephone services, disrupted by a late Saturday windstorm, have been largely restored. Ohio Edison reports full power return in Elyria with minor lines still being repaired. Elyria Telephone Co says major repairs finished, minor pole to home work ongoing. Local crews, aided by Mansfield and Collier Construction, worked through the afternoon and into night, with Vermilion still without power in isolated spots. Restoration expected soon.
The weekend storm caused roof damage to county buildings totaling 335 dollars and two courthouse awnings were destroyed. No. 1 courtroom suffered water damage from rain entering through an open window above the ceiling. insurers will cover the losses, say commissioners.
The Elyria city housing fight grows as the Board of Realtors circulates petitions opposing a proposed 200 unit government financed project. The petition authorizes Attorney Frank Tealters to add signers as taxpayers in any suit to stop the project. Committees lay groundwork though no referendum plan is decided yet.
A confused wandering Native American man caused a local scare in Oberlin Ohio when residents mistook him for a killer from Warren. Police detained Elmer Shocko 37 for questioning before confirming his identity, relieving frightened townsfolk.
Stanley C. Orr of 625 Washington Ave. becomes Elyria Chapter American Red Cross chairman succeeding Richard A. Stith. Orr is a former Pfaudler Co. assistant factory manager with eight years Red Cross work and prior service on building, personnel, and campsite committees. Other officers and board members elected include Mrs. J. Clare George, Mrs. W. Englesland, Earl Fativer, Milan Bendik, George Calvert, and Alden Hopkins, with James named as a new board member.
A man clearing storm debris on Washington Ave near Harrison St was struck by a limb. John Teehamm of 419 Barker St Wellington suffered a fracture and was treated at Envia Memorial Hospital emergency room before admission. He is said to be employed by Arthur Sale of Oberlin as a tree surgeon.
Prosecutor says no criminal charges against former Elyria Chief Clerk Fred A. Meinke will be pursued until a full transcript of Oil Service Commission testimony is received. Hearing spanned three days. transcript expected mid August. Bonding firm Western Surety Co. may be asked to cover a $4.20 water works fund shortage. action hinges on bond and state examiner findings.
Elyria’s 1956 playground program begins Friday with new sites bringing the total to 12. Staff orientations run today and tomorrow at the YMCA as supervisors collect enrollments and list child details. The season features neighborhood parades, a softball league, bubble gum champ crowned, freckle king and queen, city picnic, and pet parade.
Marine Pfc Ralph E Toddy Jr 19 was killed in a North Carolina traffic crash last Wednesday. Services were at Our Lady of the Angel Church and burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. He lived in Eaton with his aunt Mrs Mae Birtch before joining the service. Survived by parents Ralph E Toddy Sr Mary Ann and siblings William and Thomas.
The Northern Ohio Growers Association marks the arrival of its first produce load, cabbage, as the new building is nearly complete. Dorf Lins of American National Foods operates from the temporary extension office and expects to move next week. Equipment to be installed will grade corn and beans and wash wax sort and grade cucumbers and peppers. NOGA, formed earlier this year, serves as a marketing agency for regional produce growers.
Avon Lake police still cannot determine who fired a shot that wounded Richard DeChant on Center Road last May 1. The bullet remains in his right thigh after three days in St Joseph's Hospital. Investigators suspect a stray shot from a dog warden or officer aiming at nearby dogs. Police seized the guns of two men for ballistic tests to identify the shooter.
John J. Peltz a longtime Elyria Chronicle Telegram employee travels to Colorado Springs to rest and regain health. He spent 40 years in the Elyria composing room and plans to retire at Union Printers Home after recovery, returning home when fit. He served in World War I before resuming work.
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