Community weighs constable, ditch assessments and village move
Ray Crawford and Americo Fonseca urge retaining the constable amid high ditch cleaning assessments and looming consolidation questions. They discuss village incorporation as progress but warn of farmer burden and need for clarity on road maintenance and local protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Crawford
Americo Fonseca
Medianic
Smith
League
North Eaton
Frank Mencl
North Eaton Forms Civic League Over Police and Ditch Concerns
A civic league is being formed in North Eaton to address police protection cut and the costly Hales Harrington ditch assessments. Former trustee Robinson leads as interim chair as residents debate ditch cleaning costs and possible village incorporation, seeking broad local input and organized action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Eaton
Civic League
Robinson
Old Guard
Hales-Harrington Ditch
Eaton
Frank Keller Sr
Keller
League
Frank Mencl
Frank Lawrence
Avon Lake Reviews Sewer Plant Cost Projections
Avon Lake water board discusses annual operating costs for the new sewer plant now under construction. Estimates by engineers total about 367 420 dollars yearly with breakdowns for plant operations, power, treatment, chemicals, and maintenance. The board considers fund controls, a disputed bill, and legality of fund usage without prior approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Higgins
Avon Lake
Board of Municipal Utilities
Water Department
Robert Underhill
Finkbeiner
Pettis and Strout
Council
Water Board
Water Board Fund
Underhill
Sewer Service
Avon Board of Public Affairs
J Board
Avon
Wakeman Booster Club Elects Directors
The Wakeman Boosters elected two directors Phyllis Brewster and Cora Adams. Hartland area names listed include Gerald Beck Paul Miller Andrew Bormer George Van Dooragh Eather Rowland Marjory Nichols and Charles Kiucas. Townsend names Pussell Vogt Carl Fannin and Ardeila Hileman. Seven directors per area needed for full board with meetings and minstrel show planning at Hartland and Wakeman schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
Boosters Club
Hartland Area
Gerald Beck
Paul Miller
Andrew Bormer
George van Dooragh
Eather Rowland
Marjory Nichols
Charles Kiucas
Townsend
Pussell Vogt
Carl Fannin
Ardeila Hileman
Phyllis Brewster
Cora Adams
Hartland School
Wakeman School
Yvonka Glegore
June Laren
Township official cites trimmed constable post and levy plan
Elton Hill, a 48 year old township trustee and farmer, says the community eliminated the constable's post for economic reasons and would avoid renewing a two tail levy. He argues incorporation is undesired as it would strain finances with more full time staff and higher road costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Hill
Lions Club Names Committees in Birmingham Meeting
Walter Beckstein Archie McDowell and Leonard Gerber were named nominating committee members. Maurice Fout Merle Peasie joined auditing. Starr Trussott spoke on Project Mercury at Plumbrook plant. Sandusky discussed plant work. A Ladies Night with Ford Plant tour was planned. Baumhart Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Walter Beckstein
Archie McDowell
Leonard Gerber
Maurice Fout
Merle Peasie
Starr Trussott
Plumbrook
Sandusky
Ford
Baumhart Rd
Fellowship Fish Fry at Wakeman Tonight
Wakeman hosts a fish fry this evening from 5 39 p m to 7 30 p m with Pam Ted Timbs in charge of the kitchen. Dave Wheeler serves as chef and Kenneth Buckley and Winthrop French oversee other arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Ted Timbs
Dave Wheeler
Kenneth Buckley
Wintthrop French
Riding with Rewall on Car Care and Troubles
Advice column offers car maintenance tips from Frederick Co readers and experts. Topics include cooperative driving, vented gas caps, brake fluid checks, rear-end noises, diagnosing engine and carburetor issues, transmission behavior, suspension options, gauge accuracy, and shock absorbers with practical steps and common-sense fixes.
Elyria Youth Council first slate heads for election
Szmania and Schultz lead mayoral tickets for Elyria Youth Government Day. On April 6 at Holly Hall, candidates vie for city offices with Panthon eers and Councileers tickets. Ward and at large posts chosen. Parents Night April 4 prep planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Holly Hall
Jim Szmania
Elyria District
Neal Schultz
Samama
Panthoneers
Steve Walters
George Miraben
Joan Shilling
Ward Peters
Jon Pankoff
Jim Solet
Ritchie Pond
Barbara Daly
Marian Stephan
Karen Hancock
Ann Bommer
John George
Bill Kopis
Jackie Purcell
Mollie Madhock
Jim McIntyre
Bill Baughman
Vonya Adams
Rick Brecklebaum
Jim Kurtz
Terri Hintz
Debbie Kuss
Nancy Madok
Jean Bommer
Ted Chucko
Lee Kearse
Elstians claim jobless benefits totaling 165.55 in early 1950
The bureau of unemployment compensation reports Elstians received 165.55 in jobless benefits during the first two months of 1950. A planned limited access highway between Elyria and Lorain was set for April first. The Chamber of Commerce urges officials to act against violence and vandalism in the county. Health officials meet to discuss tuberculosis and enlist churches in the fight. Gas company reps lease land in Rudgeville Eaton and Avon to develop new gas fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elstians
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Elyria
Lorain
Treaty Board of Health
Rudgeville
Eatonami Avon
Avon Church Circle To Meet
Avon Methodist Church Ruth Circle will meet Monday at 8 pm at 1962 Julia Ave home of Mrs Richard Cowper. A three member panel will discuss the topic Africa. Panelists include Mrs Curtis Ruegemere Mrs Tosh Watsun Aga and Mrs Ivan Siegfried. Plans will be made for an annual Mother Daughter banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Ruth
Avon Methodist Church
Richard Cowper
Julia Ave
Curtis Ruegemere
Tosh, Watsunaga
Ivan Siegfried
Understanding Required Mechanic Also Has Problems- You
A witty look at car repair woes. It suggests both customers and mechanics face issues and hints the shopper may be part of the trouble. The piece uses humor to reflect on tensions in the service dynamic.
Man Fined In Property Destruction
Edward Golianek 40 of Lorain pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property for the burglary of the Pure Oil Station at West Ave and Lodi St on Jan 19. He was fined 100 dollars and costs, but probation was revoked and he was ordered committed to Lima State Hospital for mental examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Golianek
28Th St
Lorain
West Ave
Lodi St
John D. Pincura
Lima State Hospital
Ruidolph “Morrisette
Broadway
Welsh Hardware Co
LeRoy Kelly
Howard Duncan
Maple St
Sheffield
Jassault
Welfare clients gain cross county move freedom in Ohio
County commissioners granted County Welfare Director Gerard Prinz power to sign agreements with other counties allowing welfare clients to move freely within the region without risking return to their prior residence. Prinz led a committee that updated residence laws to bind counties to the new mobility rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Gerard Prinz
Prinz
Prinz Snch
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Chester Carpenter
Farm Bureau Council
Murphy Bros
Boosters
AAA Service
Walt Haury
Haury Bros
Lions Club
Frederick Co
Lissen
Joe
Youth Council
Cochairmen
Yesteryear
Chamber of Commerce
Avon Church Circle
Gal
Frank
Atlantic
Sugar Ridge
Frederick C. Russell
Eldotread Company
East Bridge St. Fairfax
Eldotread CO
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