Street Aide McNally Named Department Head in Elyria
Fred M. McNally 54 of 1020 West Ave. is named department superintendent by Safety Service Director Richard T. Laux after acting as street department head since January 1. He had been assistant street department superintendent since December 1, 1953, and the promotion waived the usual exam due to civil service classification and his qualifications. The post pays 5860 a year. McNally is an Elyria High School graduate of 1924, attended Miami University, and holds memberships in King Solomon Lodge F and A M Elks Lodge 455 Vermilion Boat Club and Vermilion Power Squadron. He chairs the grounds committee for Elyria’s 125th anniversary and is active in Red Cross Community Chest and YMCA drives. His hobbies include sailing meteorology and navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. McNally
West Ave
Safety Service
Richard T. Laux
Elyrian
George Carrick
McNally
Laux
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Laux Gwaid
Elyria High School
Miami University
King Solomon Lodge
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elyria Lodge
The
Vermilion
Amherst trustees defer decision on trailer camp rezoning
Amherst Township trustees postponed ruling on rezoning 22 acres on Dewey Road from residential to commercial to expand a trailer camp at Powers Elementary School. A public hearing saw 33 residents sign a petition opposing the plan while owners Frank E. Milter and John Biermann cite permits for 100 trailers and request room to add 12 more under non conforming use. Deputy prosecutor Adrian Bedle ski said expansion could reach 23 percent. Attorney R J Martinek represented objectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Township
Dewey Ra
Powers Elementary
Frank E. Milter
John Biermann
Adrian Bedleski
Atty
R. J. Martinek
City Council to consider spending plan for levy funds
The City Council will seek a resolution of intent to allocate proceeds from a three quarter mill levy on the May 5 ballot. About $177000 is expected over two years with half for park work and half for city equipment. Fire and street gear priorities are outlined, with a roller, stump remover, loaders and hydrants among proposed purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Department
Victor F. Stewart Jr
Stewart
Safety Service
Richard T. Laux
Finance Committee
Dale Kellogg
Poresa Covino
Kellogg
Robert Kleinoeder
Schultz
Police and
Cirigliano
Gardeners Service Marks Spring Sign in Lorain
Lorain civic campaign seeks 15000 dollars in working capital for a spring gardening advisory service run by gardener John W. Varga. Proceeds fund a permanent Ernest J. King memorial. certificates redeemable from 199 days later with revenue from events.
Driver Testing Car Before Deal Faces DWI Count
Forest Hill Liles 44 of 113 Cleveland Street was arrested last night at Middle Avenue and Fifth Street on a DWI charge. Police said he drove in an uncertain manner with lights off. He claimed to be buying the car and cited steering faults. He pleaded innocent in court with a Wednesday trial set and bond at 500 dollars.
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Forest Hl
Liles
Cleveland St
Middle Ave
Fifth St
Special Fund Eyed For Bonds' Interest
City Council finance committee considers creating a special fund using interest from the bond retirement investments for city improvements and notes. Scouts sign five year lease for Hilltop House on Gulf Road at $1 per year. option to renew. East Elyria Kiwanis to renovate house. mayor cites bond fund interest to finance projects like Prospect and Clark streets and other capital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Astright
Hilltop House
Gulf Road
East Elyria
Victor F. Stewart Jr
Prospect St
Clark St
Dale Kellogg
Clarence Schultz
First Ward
American Standard Air Conditioning
C. A. Olsen Co
Robert Kleinoeder
Enasea
Kleinoeder
Schultz
Kleinweder
Waterworks
Market arrests for horse race betting in Baldwin Park
Police in Baldwin Park arrested market owner Catalado Consentino and a second man Peter Flaxa on charges of taking bets on horse races at the market. The incident followed a sudden rise in business activity at the market, with officers noting unlawful betting activity.
Voter Registration Totals For Lorain County
Lorain County reports 73 847 registered voters with 3 107 in Elyria 24 356 in Lorain and 34 384 in townships and villages. Registration closed for May 4 primary and special elections while about 10 000 names were removed for non voting. North Ridgeville largely affected. Counts for townships and villages pending.
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Lorain
Elyria
North Ridgeville
Board of Elections
Ely Park Fountain Plans OK'd for Elyria project
Trustees of the Ely Park Improvement Fund approve plans for a new Ely Park pool and fountain drawn by Robert G. Edwards. Bids due April 10 with cost partly from last summer’s 125th anniversary. additional donations noted. City Planning Commission also approves rezoning of land west of Louvain to Jefferson and north of Walnut for a 3.5 million shopping center amid traffic concerns.
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Ely Park Improvement Fund
Ely Park
Robert G. Edwards
Elyria
April Edwards
Fifth St
Ely Park Fountain
Oes
Council
Elyria Board
City Planning Commission
B-T
Louvain Blvd
Jefferson
Walnut St
Orleans Co
Victor F. Sreseart
Vern Bell
Most Stores Open All Day Tomorrow for Good Friday
City officials announce that most stores will be open all day tomorrow with some until 9 p.m. City Hall will close at noon to allow staff to attend services while banks stay open. Courthouse offices may close at noon with other offices keeping normal hours and a resumption of the Recreation Center schedule on April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietor Ff, Stewart Jr
City Hall
Common Pleas
Eonty
Elyria
Junior Achievement Center
Charles Hoagland
Hoagland
First Coal Load Signals Lorain Lake Season Start
The 535 foot Crispin Oglebay began the 1959 Great Lakes shipping season from Lorain docking with 9 100 tons of coal loaded in over five hours. Capt Vern Koski guided the ship with a 38 ton per minute self unload system. Crew 38, voyage set for Toronto Buffalo Chicago with loads including stone sand and salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, Lorain and Fairport Dock Co
Lorain
Crispin Oglebay
Columbia Steamship Division
Oglebay-Norton Co
Toledo
Great Lakes
John McCarthy
Cleveland
Fairport
McCarthy
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Vern Koski
Toledo Channel
Hoorn
Toronto
Baffalal
Chicago
Frank Murphy
Ralph Carter
Murphy
Man Pleads Guilty In Rush Street Brawl Case
A man pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to engaging in a common brawl sparked by a Friday fight on Rush Street. Edward Bromley of Waverly Street and Edward Abram of 428 Clinton Avenue were treated for knife wounds and face court appearances next Wednesday.
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Cilinges
GO Wes
Migria
Rush
Glinsey
T We Fathers
Edward Bromley
Waverly SL
Memorial Hospital
Edrward Abram
Clintor Ave
Bromley
Abram
Ridgeville Residents Oppose Annexation Near Elyria
Mrs. Thomas Richards leads petitions opposing the proposed 20 acre annexation to Elyria with a goal of 2,000 signatures by April 22. About 140 have signed as residents protest loss of water revenue tax implications and traffic access, citing impact on township industry and Prout Chevrolet relocation plans.
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Ridgeville
Elyria
Thomas Richards
Center Ridge Rd
Prout Chevrolet Co
East Bridge St
Larizza
Prout
Ridgeville Township
New York Central
Joan H. Getz
Rt. 20
Attorney Accepts State Post
Saddler 32 appointed state attorney general in Columbus, moving from claims at the Ohio AG office. He plans to maintain practice, may transfer, resigns civil service post, successor to be named, McConnel Saddler veteran, Elyria High School alum, Baldwin Wallace and Western Reserve Law School graduate, married to Virginia Dague.
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Kisha
Howard McConnel Saddler
Ian Stant
Ohio P
Com
al Abid
Aud Star
Hee
LNT
Ithe County Cancer Crusade
Elyria High
Saddler
Baldwin-Wallace College
Uwestern Reserve University Law School
Middle Ave
T “Ie
Lember
American Legion Post
Virginia Dague
Medina
Emmanuel Lutheran
Lenuren
St Vincent Holy Week services announced at St Vincent de Paul
St Vincent de Paul Church released Holy Week schedules with services for Holy Thursday 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. and Friday morning. Holy Name and Rosary societies to guard Thursday night and Friday period. Sunday masses listed with several times and Confession hours announced Thursday to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurey
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Joseph Cirigliano
Dfifth Ward
Clarence Babee
Eniad
Oluwe
Washington Ave
James P. Horn
Eastern Heights
West Recreation Field
Horn
John W. Varga
Tohn W. Varga
Lorain Civic Ly
Chronicle-Tele
iMemorial Association, Inc
Spont Gram
Varga
West Tech High School
Cleve
J. Burger
Association Press
Ohio State University
M&corporation
Sino
Yunker Ct
Burcor
Pairfax
Gardening Advice
Lorain Oeserved
Cedar
al Tal
Burger
Deal
DWI
Kleinog
Thej
Kleinoedrry
Boom
Bill Antill
Winter Haven
Ywairport
Anthony Larizza
Howard M ‘Saddler
St. Vincent Services
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