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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1960
Page
9
The letter argues that racial prejudice remains in Oberlin despite interfaith and charity efforts. It cites job hiring barriers for Negro women, stores refusing Black applicants, school board fears of budget cuts, NAACP boycotts, and calls for personal responsibility to overcome bias. The piece urges whites and Negroes to confront prejudice openly.
LAGRANGE The Obern Chor alers under Rev James RoWa offer a public Lent service at LaGrange Methodist Church. The Rev Gene Ferguson pastor invites the public. The mixed chorus, directed by Willis, performs for charity.
In Oberlin Municipal Court James Mitchell and Richard C. Moss were found guilty of assault and battery after separate incidents at a Ford plant and a trailer park. Mitchell received 30 days in the workhouse plus 200 fine. Moss drew 90 days and 300 in fines.
Oberlin Municipal Judge David Goldthorpe acquitted Samuel Clark of operating a car with improper lights after finding no equipment used to determine improper lighting. Clark pleaded guilty but changed to no contest. case dismissed due to lack of testing equipment. Edward Smith, involved in the accident, was fined for an improper right turn.
In Lorain County Ohio William F Coburn pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to permitting an unlicensed minor to operate a car. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 15 days in jail with a 90 day license suspension after admitting his 13 year old son drove following an accident on Middle Ridge Road. Coburn stated the boy “had to learn to drive sometime.”
State Senator Charles A Mosher spends Monday and Tuesday at Oberlin College Campus visiting classes and meeting with students to discuss government and local issues. He represents the 13th district with Lara and Sandusky counties in Congress, outlining plans for continued public service and outreach.
Obscure local notice outlines a Lutherans congregation planning a voters meeting. Details are unreadable. no clear organizations, dates, or participants can be confirmed from the fragment.
Jeremiah G Hickes chairman of the Hickey Freeman Co, a Rochester mens clothing maker, died at his home Tuesday. He helped lead the firm as it faced its 18 percent decline amid recent conditions.
In Oberlin Alina Lee Porter of 4005 Crammed Gardens Lorain faced a grand larceny charge after allegedly stealing a display stand and seven pairs of earrings from Turnpike Plaza in Amnexrst Township. A preliminary hearing was ordered for April 7 at 9 a.m with a $1000 bond set. Porter admitted the thefts and said she disposed of the loot in the Black River, police reported.
John C Reid a Washington D C attorney and Oberlin College graduate was elected a trustee of Oberlin College to fill the unexpired term of Walter M Hate who resigned. Reid a Harvard Law School alumnus is a partner at Philips Barker in Washington and national chairman of the Oberlin College Alumni Fund campaign for 1964.
Oberlin College religious activities director Richard L Gelwick received a Danforth Christian Workers grant to study toward a Doctor of Theology at Pacific School of Religion Berkeley. He will begin in the fall with his wife and two children, after attending a Danforth conference at Lake Forest College.
Community group United Church Women announces a Monday meeting with a short agenda. The notice lists organizers and a brief program outline, inviting parishioners and volunteers to participate at the church hall.
A local church announces a potluck supper and Lent related activities. The program includes children’s offerings and parish activities, with details about the date, time, and participation expectations for parish families.
Oberlin District Municipal Court bailiff Bert Jenne recalls memorable experiences since May 15 1958 including serving a court order for a car, resisting a housewife who slammed a door, and a deputy sheriff involvement. He notes juror duty anecdotes and his view on jury dodging and property attachments. He lives at 347 Cleveland Ave Amherst.
Oberlin conservatory of music hosts a student recital in Warner Hall featuring four Oberlin students. Performances include Bach Prelude and Fugue, Chopin and Handel selections, and Schubert lieder with piano accompaniment.
Oberlin College history emeritus professor Howard Robinson is named honorary life member of the Ohio Academy of History at its Columbus meeting. A former academy president in 1935 and Oberlin department head, he authored The British Post Office A History and earned multiple awards including the Ohioana Medal and Schuyler Prize.
Six drivers pleaded guilty in Oberlin Municipal Court to traffic offenses. Fines ranged from four to ten dollars plus costs totaling about 55 dollars. Several defendants faced charges including running stop signs and speeding. one case of failure to file registration was set for April 7 after a not guilty plea.
A donor provides a annual up to 3000 dollar scholarship for Oberlin College Conservatory third year students attending the Mozarteum in Salzburg Austria. Administered by the Oberlin scholarship committee the fund aids twelve to fifteen Salzburg students yearly with first allocations for 1960 61.
Roger C. Buck associate professor of philosophy at Oberlin College is named to Indiana University's new department of history and logic of science. Buck, Oxford graduate, will help bridge science and humanities with a graduate degree to start.
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