County government’s indirect duties in modern series
Editor’s note introduces a five part series by Walter Gedfrey on Lerait County government. It outlines county functions, operation, costs, and why voters resist funding for buildings while noting Lorain County’s 1822 establishment and early officials. The piece cites historical figures like John S. Heid and Edmund West and mentions the 1824 organization and first election.
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Chronick-Telegram
Lerait
Walter Gedfrey
Courtkeeer
Lorain
Lorain County
Huron
Cuyahoga
Medina
John S. Heid
Ashabel Osborne
Benjamin Bacon
Sherman Minott
Josiah Harris
Edmund West
County government in transition reflects expanding services
Lorain County history shows a shift as state laws broaden county roles in water and sewer, ditch clearing, and welfare. The Ridgeville water system, built with bonds, now faces possible municipal takeover as cities grow. County highways and law enforcement shrink with municipal boundaries while tax collection and court funding remain central, with 1963 allocations totaling 2 605 351 dollars.
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Ridgeville Township
Ridgeville
North Ridgeville
Carlisle
Elyria Township
Eaton
Columbia Township
Eaton Estates
Brentwood
Bainbridge Rd
Jaycox Rd
Lorain County
James P. Horn
Ludwig M. Pincura
J. Norman Thompson
Junkyard find upgrades Elyria detective darkroom
Detectives Kristof and colleagues finish upgrading Elyria Police Bureau darkroom with donated sink and repaired items, transforming a decades old facility into a modern space. Volunteers provide labor while the city supplies materials, improving equipment and preserving historic gear.
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Robert Fizikis
Ine Ile
Kristof
Kenneth V. Martina
Edward G. Stankard
Martn
Kristoff
Fred Zarnke
Elyria
Martin
Detective Bureau
Youth in Shooting at Church Leaves Student Critical
Ravenna report says 18 year old Kennedy State freshman Jonathan Walker 38 remains in critical condition at Robinson Memorial Hospital after a church custodian shot him during a breaking and entering incident at First Congregational Church. Police say custodian William Purnell fired a twelve gauge blast after Walker raised a flashlight, injuring him in arm and shoulder and found stolen 1960 Volkswagen keys on Walker. Walker was later arrested. his father Kenneth Walker arrived from Walden Colorado.
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Ravenna
Jonathan D. Walker
Robinson Memorial Hospital
Kent State University
Elyria High School
William Purnell
First Congregational Church
Walker
Purnell
Jeannette Helfrich
Columbus St
Elyria
Kenneth J. Walker
Cleveland St
Walden
Colo
Alvin Homes waterline relief expected soon
Alvin residents in the Alvin Homes allotment are promised relief from frozen waterlines as Stradiman Construction Co. prepares to thaw the lines. The service seeks to begin within days, though final feasibility remains uncertain. County inspectors found main lines meet specifications but final approval awaits completion.
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North Ridgeville
Alvin Homes Allotment
Frank Johnson
Stradiman Construction, Co
Cleveland
Alvin Allotment
Chronicle - Telegram
Peter Sokol
Alvin Homes
Set Sewer Co
Lorain County Sanitary, ‘Engineer's Department
Eugene Roberts
City plans to divert flood water by trench dig near Stanford Ave
Councilman Berold West reports the city will cut a ditch through an open area to divert storm runoff toward Stanford Ave near Concor Ave hoping to relieve flooding on Stanford and Denison Aves. West notes blocked older ditches and lack of storm sewers on adjacent Case and Purdue Aves, where residents endured high water and some evacuated as furnaces were extinguished.
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Stanford
Denison
Berold A. West
Chronicle - Telegram
Charles V. Neeson
Robert E. Kleinoeder
West
iDermson Aves
Stanford Ave
Concor Ave
Case
Purdue
Housing authority lists manager for Golden Age site
The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority announced a plan for the Golden Age development and appointment of a manager for Cromwell Gardens. The tentative Broad Street site requires approvals from the planning commission and city council and involves 28 property owners. The project, costing about 2.7 million dollars, will be funded by federal bonds backed by the FHA. Manger selection and site decisions involve local officials and area representatives, with further steps including landscape work and potential alternate sites.
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Lorain
Ashley
Ithorie
Gabriel
Mihota
Lorain Realtor
Losare
Nci
Indaditional Mortgage Association
FHA
Jwar
Thejban
Ashlee
Drastia Builders, Inc
New York
Weinberg and Teare
FAMA
Max Koerper
Satan
ALBUS
Mihuia
M. W
Claude F. Bronson
Michael F. Peer
Man
Edward C. Harr
Wallace J
the Golden Age Development Press
Chapla
Alfred Shibley
RR crossing holes blamed for injuries
Joseph C. Spisak of 6 Nash Ave reported injuries and car damage from two large holes in the New York Central Railroad crossing on Abbe Road. He was southbound at about 4:16 p.m. when the vehicle struck the holes, became stuck on the tracks, and he was thrown against the dashboard, suffering chest, face, and knee injuries before hospitalization and release. A wrecker was needed to tow the car.
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New York Central
Abbe Rd
Joseph C.spisak
Spisak
Nash Ave
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Widow of Boston Post owner Helen Grozier Dies
Mrs. Helen D. Grozier 66 widow of Richard Grozier and former owner of the defunct Boston Post died Friday in Boston. Funeral services are set for Tuesday.
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Boston
UPI
Helen D. Grozier
Richard Grozier
Boston Post
Mitock to Tackle Lorain County Tax Distribution Reform
Joseph Mitock announced as Lorain County Auditor with aim to speed tax money distribution to subdivisions. He will review real estate and personal property tax flows delayed since 1962 and seek improved cooperation between county offices and school systems to avoid further borrowing from outside sources. Retaining key staff from prior administration, he named 20 employees to continue work.
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Lorain County
Joseph Mitock
Jarcund
Mitock
Jas Loran
Cuyahore
Frank Ayres
Ohio
State Board of Education
Coremede-Telegram
Jasit Ausus
Jst
Scholy
Iran Constructiion
Muck
Axres
Irene Wallace
Doris Wervick
Vistovk ‘S
Hubcaps stolen from 1963 car near Elyria bowling alley
Virginia Krause reported hubcaps stolen from her 1963 Chevrolet parked at a bowling establishment on Route 20 south of Elyria. The theft was reported yesterday to the sheriff by her brother Gary Krause of RD 2 LaGrange. Value not estimated.
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Virginia Krause
LaGrange
Sherff
Gary Krause
Rt. 20
Elyria
Krause
Steien
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Walter Godfrey
the Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria, Ohio
Vermilion
Shore Lumber Co
Vermilion Volunteer Department
Joseph P. Kristof
Kastoff
Frank Halitzke
Alvin
Roberts
Housing Authority
Hve Realy
Warden Ave
Elyria Street
Frederick M. McNally
Rocky River
McNally
Morgan Ave
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