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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1960
Page
3
John G. Fisher, 20, of Grafton escaped with minor bruises after his 1958 car demolished 45 feet of guard rail at the Rt. 113 overhead bridge and landed on its top in a ravine. The crash occurred at 5 p.m. Sunday as he traveled east and failed to navigate the S curve, sheriff deputies said.
Auditor Ellsworth Aberttions warned council last night of potential trouble meeting March and April payrolls. He indicated tax distributions may be insufficient to cover general, street, and highway funds and that no funds will be distributed before the April payday. The issue was referred to the finance committee as officers seek ways to meet outstanding bills and avoid further fund transfers.
A 15 year old Elyria youth was injured Sunday afternoon when a go cart skidded on an icy spot and struck a parked car. He received a five inch cut on his right leg and was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Authorities noted the ride occurred near the city. the incident involved residents of Elyria and Lorain as the boy’s guardian was identified. The report also mentions a separate note about a lodge degree conferral and a Mexico irrigation project in Tampico.
Pvt. Robert T. Bohrer son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Bohrer 1316 North Durkee Rd Grafton left Ft Dix N D Mar 14 for duties with the 89th Engineer Co Port Construction in Rochefort France He qualified for the Lineman Course at Ft Gordon Ga and completed it Mar 3 He attended St Mary School and Elyria Catholic High School class of 1958 He also studied at Coyne Electrical School in Chicago Address Pvt Robert T Bohrer US 52499412 89th Engineer Co Port Construction APO 2173 New York NY
County Sealer Michael Savulak said the Ohio Department for Weights and Measures will check equipment in Columbus on April 4 and 5. Savulak noted inspections occur every two years to ensure accuracy of seals and tus equipment.
Council approved final payment of 1 618 to Squire Sanders and Dempsey for legal services amid objections from Council President Gene Smith. The bill covered $1,100 originally contracted, plus $118 for telephone and travel, with the extra 400 related to extended work. Smith criticized the arrangement as not good business and questioned the binding nature of the contract.
The article notes salvaging kindling wood from park fill despite protests over a 1958 legal contract for settling Polklar St. assessments. A large bill of about 1600 dollars was discussed, while park rubble from Endley Station and Middle Ave. dumping continues. Other ordinances and council actions included restricting overnigh parking for heavy vehicles and renaming Hamilton Ave to Hamilton Circle. Several officials were denied travel or memberships.
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