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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1950
Page
15
A reader from 286 Griswold Road argues for a new road over the old Yellow Line route. They expect bus service nearby the steel plant, a stop sign or light at the intersection, better drainage, potential gas, and rise in nearby property value. They deny Lake Avenue opponents fear value loss, citing local stores and a new drive in theater.
A letter criticizes proposed new highways as selfish and wasted tax money while defending local road repairs noting delays and accidents on Route 57 and Elyria Avenue. The writer argues taxes persist regardless and urges consideration of impact on smaller routes. he opposes limited access highways.
Eight members of the Girl Scout Council plus leaders attended a recent meeting with Mrs. Cecil Johnson to finalize plans for Achievement Day at Herrick Auditorium Friday April 28 at 730 pm. The program highlights troop achievements with parents as guests and includes librarian support, training courses for leaders, and a Day Camp Outing tentatively set for June at West Lake Park.
Handy tips on home repairs include panels of plywood over plaster walls with clips, mixing plaster into paint for repairs, enlarging windows with shutters or multi pane sashes, and placing bricks in toilet tanks to reduce water. Also notes on personal replies to questions, a 1950 service Blood Bank, a birthday for Mrs. Dirlam, and added New York Central trains to Wellington plus a foundation fund boost from state lottery trustees.
A collision in front of the post office yesterday afternoon damaged the left front fender and bumper of a car driven by James Beesi of 1906 Lake Avenue and another car driven by Richard Green of R D Amherst, police report says. A separate crash at Clifton and Olive roads yesterday afternoon involved James Knight of Lorain and Genevieve Tait of Lorain, deputy sheriffs report.
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