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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1960
Page
9
Lorain city finance committee cut general fund spending with six school crossing guards spared one month while eight police and fire positions face mid year layoffs if the proposed two mill current expense levy fails. If approved, cuts postponed until after May levy vote.
The commission discussed pay and budget changes proposed by Kellogg backed by Police Chief Maurice Flood. They suggested council members forgo part of their salaries totaling 19,932 for the year, with nine members and the council president needing unanimous consent. The plan faces a state law barrier restricting salary changes during terms. Proposals also targeted cutting funds: 4.00 from the contingent fund, 3,100 bill delay, 1,500 labor fund transfer, 1,217 from the municipal court, and 3,000 from the street light estimate, plus eliminating the city dog warden post to save 30.
A county committee of 11 teachers recommended a two year study of literature texts at an estimated cost of 25000 dollars. Schools will replace books as old titles wear out starting next September.
Ashland City officials approve a new Ashland High School plan to open fall 1962 on a southern tract. The building will serve 1,400 pupils with future expansion to 2,000. architect L. N. Russell oversees construction with Fulton Dela Motte Larvon Nassau. The board also authorizes bills totaling over 7,000 and approves a substitute driver certificate for Roberta Balogh at Midview.
Morning temperatures ranged from eight below at some back doors to a new U S Weather Bureau record of minus 3.2 at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Oberlin reported minus four, Ely was at zero, and Jameson noted the 7 am reading as a winter record with temperatures rising to 23 by late morning.
John R. Williams of Cleveland will deliver the final Know Your Government lecture on United Nations at 8 p.m. in St. Andrew's parish house. Open to the public with tickets at the door. Williams is a world law lecturer at Western Reserve University Law School and active in multiple world affairs councils.
LORAIN Verd D Buzzard aged 75 former comptroller of Lake Terminal Railroad for 48 years died at 12 45 pm in Elyria Memorial Hospital after a four day illness. He lived at 2217 West 13th Street Lorain. born Willard December 30 1884. survived by wife Myrtle and five children and eight grandchildren. Services set for tomorrow at 3 pm at Walter A Frey Funeral Home with burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park.
County commissioners approved the purchase of a new 18 000 pound capacity truck from Heisler Truck and Equipment Co on a bid of 5 648 75 dollars. The vehicle will be equipped with an line construction body for use by the county engineer's department.
City council finance committee approves purchasing 50 fire hydrants for newly annexed areas ready for water line installation. Hydrant cost not to exceed 9000 dollars funded from fire and police equipment replacement fund. West River Road water line plans cost 2250 dollars, to be paid this year or next with costs assessed to property owners.
Two Elyria boys ages eight and nine were struck by a passing car while running into the street near Glenwood Street. William Goldstein and James Russell were treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital and later released. No charges were filed.
A 25 minute sound film reviewing top stories of 1959 is offered at no charge for public screening by The Chronicle Telegram. Elyria area organizations may apply to Carl Bieske, CT circulation manager, at least two weeks before the event. The film titled News Cavalcade of 1983.7 was produced for United Press International.
Dr Albert Adler sought help when Moy could not communicate. Patrolman Barry Eng located a Cantonese translator via police records. Eng joined a three way call with Adler and Moy while Annn received treatment for bronchitis and heart issues.
Elyria Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America will stage its 14th annual Parade of Quartets tomorrow starting at 8 15 p m in the Elyria High School auditorium with multiple quartets performing.
A Columbia girl, Martin Ann Hartley age 12, was injured when the car she rode in was rear ended by a second vehicle on Rt 82 near Rt 76. Katherine Hartley, 39, was the driver of the Hartley car. Police reported modest vehicle damages. In a separate late night crash, Robert L. Coolbaugh, 25, struck a utility pole on West River Rd. damage to his car and the pole were estimated.
Arthur Bennett Grafton Township clerk and Belden Grange insurance agent is seriously ill at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Authorities reported he remains in critical condition after a sudden illness at a Grange meeting Wednesday night. He is on oxygen and received four pints of blood.
Ely Park receives a new four star flag after July 1 as Hawaii gains state status. Sheriff Vernon Smith offered to buy the flag and present it to the city for park use, per Park Superintendent John Maddock.
Basil Reynolds, zoning inspector, reports February permits in Columbia Townshop total three with fees collected. Kenneth Randall and Helen Colbrumn obtained garage permits. L T Weeden received an accessory building permit. Permits issued by appointment at the zoning inspector’s home on East River Rd Rt 2.
About 50 Lorain County dairy farmers attended a meeting of the Ohio Dairy Farmers Bargaining Association unit and created a committee to study a proposed area milk processing cooperative aimed at cutting out middlemen. The group will research a similar Pennsylvania cooperative run for 12 years by 35 dairy farmers.
More than 73000 has been collected for the Firelands Area Boy Scout Council quarter million fund drive. About 18000 of gifts pledged since March 1 plus 73112 in total include 16607 in general gifts and 14165 from the council executive board pledge of 25000. The deadline moved to March 31 and district reports were used, with totals compiled at Sandusky headquarters.
Mrs. Earl Smith was elected president of the Sirens auxiliary to Elyria Township Volunteer Fire Department. Other officers include Mrs. Jack Crawford Knipper as ways and means chair and Mrs. Cletus Pheiffer as sunshine chair. Bake sale proceeds fund equipment for the fire department.
Frank Gasgas 44 of 350 Basswood Dr Lorain pled guilty to larceny after police stopped him on Woodland Ave February 17 with lumber valued at about 967 from West Side Lumber Co. He paid for three minutes of parking and drove away, later changing his plea. He received a 19 day jail sentence, suspended on good behavior for a year, plus court costs.
Chicago report notes Jack Klein, 64, founder and president of the Klein Institute for Aptitude Testing, Inc., New York City, died Wednesday during a business trip.
A US Internal Revenue Service agent will offer tax assistance to Elyria residents starting March 18 at Arms Rewive Armory 118 East Ave on Fridays. The program provides one day a week help with federal returns through April 15. Returns proceed at 8:15 am at the Lorain URS office for Monday Friday sessions.
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