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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
15
Area residents oppose buying 17 acres on East River Street for a bridge site park and pool as the council’s lands committee works out a finance plan. The panel will reconvene Thursday at 7 p.m. to seek a compromise amid neighborhood concerns and traffic impact.
Amherst Board of Education approved a across the board $100 raise for custodians and boosted Arthur Martin’s pay to align with district custodians. Richard Gratt resigns as mathematics teacher. Howard Gerd af No joins Amherst from Avon Schools. Eight rewriters in the commercial department will be replaced with new machines. Bus driver position opened. Supt. Fred Powers seeks applicants.
The radio and TV firm, unnamed, would hire about 200 workers and use 25 000 to 59 000 square feet with potential expansion. The development committee plans to form a new corporation within six weeks, borrow up to 300 for incorporation fees, and issue 49 000 shares at 10 each to buy land for resale to attract industry. Other inquiries include a bakery and a fire equipment maker.
An Elyman man identified as Matthew V. Justice, 28, of Cedar Street, was arrested at his home on a non-support warrant issued by the Erie County Juvenile Court and is held for Erie County deputy sheriffs.
Emiliane P. Garcia 24 of East 50th St charged with failure to yield to the sight of war after his car struck another at East 50th Street and Vine Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. yesterday. Garcia’s eastbound car stopped for a sign, then struck Bridie Perse 23 of East 79th Street. Significant damage to both cars reported.
A youth and his mother face officials this week after questions arose about a bicycle theft. Police say a bicycle was reported stolen and later recovered near East 2isi Street. The case involves local authorities and a suspect linked to the incident.
Licenses issued to Adgutus Suvarth Latrange a tool and die maker and Agnes Citrowski aged 23. Both residents are listed with addresses in S28 Wese River Thendoteaska and 1028 West 20th Street Lorain respectively. The notices confirm new licensing actions and document holder identities.
Local hospital notices list residents and family connections across Lorain and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs William Knopfal 1145 Garden St and Mrs William elien Rd with multiple addresses noting births and acknowledgments in the community.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Edgar Young at 424 Chitan Ave. A son born to Mr and Mrs Warren Brown ROT 2 Vermilion. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Tg nacia Reyes Chavez at 1889 East Fifth St. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Carl Griffith at 527 Seventh St.
A mixed record shows births and addresses in Amherst and Lorain including a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Krehe at 434 Church St Amherst and individuals such as Roland Gribble and William Youngless with listed residences. A divorce was granted to Norma Aagac from Peter with address details and misc names including Elana Crosby and James McGinty. An estate valued at 25 appears linked to Walter Sippel with probate filings noted.
Courthouse notes report several divorces granted including Zajac from Peter at Omaha Ave Lorain and Penn from South Pleasant St Lee Pruntt at East 23rd St Querrin. Estates appraisals appear in probate with Kenneth Pegsiva listed as deceased. A claim against the City of Lorain for a boy’s death is filed, citing a steel cable accident on Jaune 28 1945.
A budget hearing opens with discussion over personnel costs and staffing levels. Officials note rising expenses and potential cuts as the commission plans to review the budget on a forthcoming date.
The Girl Scout Day Camp at Gali Road north of Eissva explores visitor access with Miss Whetie Bishgate in charge. Local leaders include Mrs. Joseph Sickles Mrs. Lloyd Bechtel and Mrs. Edward Meeks while district director roles are held by Mrs. Willard Ward and Mrs. Martin Lesh er.
Elyria received a state safety citation and sitewide traffic safety honors, placing first for a population class of 1,000. The award coincided with a police plaque from the National Traffic Safety Council for reduced traffic deaths and safe driving initiatives in the city.
The Midview school board approved hiring new staff including Diane Sweet as Commercial Teacher and Mrs. Jismrne Jones as Grade teacher at East Carlisle. New substitutes and aides were added, custodian positions filled, and desk furniture purchased totaling 34,359.40. Seventh and eighth grades will move from Belden School to Grafton to free space for elementary classes.
A new Lorain post member, HB Reynolds of Mr Vernon, augments nine officers including Cpl. N J McClurg. Reynolds is among 29 new troopers from the Patrol Training School near Columbus. The force rises to 689, with Turnpike duty now staffed by 30. A new training group will meet in late July or August. Applications are open at any Highway Patrol Post.
Seventeen bids were received for the Vermilion school project covering two classrooms and four heating systems. DeWitt cited competition on bid prices while DeWart forecast a formal award process by Thursday to finalize the contract.
Trustees rejection blocks re subdivision change on Root Road as tentative owner plans remain undeveloped. Capel Tobin Viz Co. near Tobin Mig. Co. property held at 150 foot frontage. Owners sought change from residential to business use but proposal not progressed.
Death notices report Otto B Schoepfle Sr of Lorain County Printing and Publishing Co. dying in Maine while visiting. his son O B Schoepfle Jr. survives with a daughter Alice. Also listed are infant Jack Donald Markel of Lorain dying at St Joseph Hospital. Bertha E Andrews of New London aged 83, with services to be held at Fitch Funeral Home. Surviving relatives and service details follow for each.
Odie Ward of 809 Weer River St pleaded guilty to reckless operator and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Rerselzar Weiland, 21, Parma, fined 15 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to following an emergency vehicle. Several other local cases include Todd, Bowers, McClain, and Pallas with various fines for traffic violations and Guilty pleas. Memorial Hospital and funeral notices follow for local residents with services announced.
Lorain police report assault and battery charges against 29 year old James S Gelonese of 1608 Hamilton Ave Theda Stanford his ex wife accused Gelonese of beating Louise Bobel of Lakewood after an argument Theda Stanford died in Cleveland following the incident Funeral services for Gelonese and Miss Bobel were planned with details scattered among the report
Ohio health officials say a larger supply of polio vaccine allows recommending immunizations for all residents through 19, including pregnant women, with plans to expand to older youths. Ralph Dwork notes ongoing supply and aims to sustain doses through summer.
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