Lorain County Park District Hearing Endorsed by Judge
Judge Harold Ewing hears the Russia Township trustees push for Lorain County Metropolitan Park District creation. Support comes from multiple local groups and officials, with no opposition witnesses. The court plans to appoint a park commission soon as land donations and acquisitions are pursued.
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Lorain County
Harold Ewing
Russia Township
Ohio
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District
Herb Meister
Markham
Ewing
Light Vote Expected For Primary Tomorrow
Voters head to the polls in tomorrow’s primary with light anticipated turnout. Local officials urge participation as candidates compete for key party nominations across several districts.
Chronicle Telegram Second Section Highlights May 6 1957 Elyria
May 6 1957 issue from Elyria Ohio features short items across the second section. Local briefs, notices, and brief news blurbs reflect mid century community concerns and events. Local organizations, figures, and venues appear in concise notices suitable for quick reading.
Engineers To Tour Ship Building Co
Loram County Society of Professional Engineers plans a Wednesday tour of the American Ship Building Co where two LSTs are under construction. M C Ingwersen, VP of operations and Notre Dame graduate with chemical engineering and business degrees, will discuss company operations and answer questions. Dinner at Antlers Hotel at 5 45 precedes the tour. reservations via George Bliss at Bendix Westinghouse before noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercan Ship Building Co
LST
Loram County Society of Professional Engineers
M. C Ingwersen
Ingversen
Notre Dame University
American Ship Building
Antlers
George Bliss
Bendix-Westinghouse
Blough Urges 30 Percent Steel Output Increase by 1975
Hoboken N J Roger M Blough chairman of U S Steel Corp told the 36th annual stockholders meeting that America's steel industry must raise capacity about 30 percent or 50 million tons by 1975 to keep up with economic expansion. He cited past capacity additions and said U S Steel will invest further amid strong demand driven by population and rising purchasing power.
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Hoboken
N. J
America
Roger M. Blough
U. S. Steel Corp
U. S. Steel
Bought
U.S. Steel
Blough
Bilough
Teens Inspect 613 Autos in Elyria Safety Drive
Elyria teenage inspection crews checked 613 cars at two safety spots on Saturday as part of a month long program. Only four defects were major and repairs were required before reinspection. Next Saturday the program continues 10 am to 4 pm at Washington Ave and Park Ave near Eastern Heights Blvd.
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Exyria
Trafic
C. L. Cordrey
Washington Ave
Park Ave
Eastern Heights Blvd
Mail mangled by railroad mishap shocks Wellington
A Big Four train pass through Wellington caused a mail sack to be torn and shredded. Four pouches were damaged and thousands of letters, checks and ads were destroyed. Social security and pension checks were among the ruined mail, causing distress to residents.
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Wellington
U. S
Big Four
Lindale
Elyria Voters Endorse Six Contests Amid School Bonds and Levy
Voters in Elyria Lorain Wellington Amherst head to polls tomorrow for six contests and school measures. Ridgeville seeks a 530 000 bond for 33 years to improve fireproof school buildings while Midview proposes a four mill levy for five years to cover enrollment driven costs. Wellington faces a sewer levy and village races as Lorain counties markets show broad participation. Voting runs 730 a m to 730 p m under Daylight Saving Time.
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Elyria
Lorain
Wellington
Amherst
Ridgevile
Midview
Ridgeville
iDemocrat
J. Grant Keys
Ap.j. O'Donnell
Keys
Thomas McGeachie
Basil Dziana
John C. Jaworski
John A. Repko
Jaworski
GOP
Gratton School
Coury
Amherst Man Held After Crash
Amherst resident Joseph A Franklin aged 68 of Crosse Avenue faces a driving while intoxicated charge after his car rammed the rear of another on Oberlin Avenue at 2 15 a m yesterday. Franklin sustained a forehead cut and was treated at St. Joseph Hospital before being released. He was jailed on the DWI charge and returned to the hospital after reports he had trouble breathing.
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State Highway Patrol
Joseph A Franklin
Crosse Ave
Amherst
Qberiin Ave
Aay
Franklin
St. Joseph Hospital
Asaph R. Jones Dies A Longtime Elyria Mayor And Musician
Asaph R. Jones 89, Elyria mayor from 1918 to 1923 and noted bass baritone, died Friday in Bradenton Florida. Graveside rites are set for Thursday at Ridgelawn Cemetery. Jones led Elyria musical groups, directed St Andrew's Episcopal Church choir, and held multiple civic roles including Kiwanis president and local chamber secretary in Bradenton.
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Elyria
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Asaph R. Jones
Bradentown
Fla
The
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Ohio Kiwanis Clubs
Jones
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Cleveland School of Music
Oberlin
College
Elstia Singers Club
Elsina Masonic Quartet
Bradenstown
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting Tonight On Strike In Lorain County
A meeting tonight with a federal conciliator will try to end a strike affecting Ford Moor Co. substructure work in Brownhelm Township. The 1,000 member Local 1 AFL Laborers Union seeks wage increases while contractors offer 15 cents now and 1 cent next year. no recall of workers was reported.
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AFL Laborers Union
Lorain County General and Mason Contractors Association
Lorain County
Steve Szehy
Sauby
Afl-Lorain County Building Trades Council
Alton Page
Huber
Hunt and Nichols
Ford Moor Co
Brownhelm Township
Ford Plant
Asaph Cut
Anyp Jones
the and Nichols
Ford
James Stockard
AFL Teamsters Union
West Side Lumber Co
Notable De Poar Actress Dies in Florida Funeral Set
The obituary notes the late De Poar actress known for youthful spirit and love of music. Married in 1898 in 1998 to Edit Maria Day, daughter of Sumner B Day. Survived by two daughters Edith Graham and Beverly Askew, three sons Ernest Sumner and Orlando, two sisters, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation at Harold Tackinson Funeral Home after 2 pm Wednesday with services conducted by Rev B Kenneth Anthony at Ridgelawn Cemetery.
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Jones
Edit
Maria Day
Sumner B .Day
Edith i, Graham
Bradenstown
Beverly Askew
iWinterpark
Fla
Ernest
Winterhaven
Sumner
Bradentown
Orlando
Lorain Marshal Xavier North Dies at 67 in Home
Xavier North a longtime Lorain public figure and former cow puncher turned political activist died suddenly at his Lorain home. He served as United States Marshal in Cleveland and remained active in local politics and affairs.
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Lorain
Xavier North
United States
Cleveland
Lorain Citizen George North Dies at 64
George North a former Lorain city GOP campaign manager and safety director for National Tube Co died at St Joseph Hospital after a heart attack. He was born in California July 5 1889 and served in World War I. Funeral services will be held at Schwarn Home for Funerals with readings by a First Church of Christ Scientist reader and the American Legion Post 30 taking part. Cremation to follow.
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Johnstown
Jones
Cambria Steel Co
Eliria
United States Steel Corp
Weller Engineering Co
Elyria Lumber and Coal Co
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co
iLorain County Mortgage Co
Mr. North
Fourth St
St .Joseph Hospital
Lorain County
S.C. Ward
Marjorie
Schwarn
Thhe First Church of Christ, Scientist
American Legion Post 30
North
Cleveland
Eisenhower
U.S
Robert A. Taft
Nafive
California
Lorain
National Tube Co
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Nickel Plate Railroad
City of
First Church of Caast
Lennart Home
Elyria Woman Injured in Indiana Turnpike Crash
Mrs. Harvey Curtis of Elyria suffered serious injuries when her car struck a large dog on the Indiana Turnpike two miles east of the LaGrange interchange. She was hospitalized in LaGrange with a broken shoulder and multiple rib fractures after the vehicle flipped following the collision. Authorities had earlier sought the roaming dog but were unable to locate it.
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LaGrange
Ind
Sahn
Harvey Curtis
Elyria Memorial Hospital
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Metropolitan Park Board
Park
Black River Two
Henrietta Two
Black River
Girl Scout of Professional Engineers
Elyria Guys and Gals Club
Lorain County Petroleum Club
City Club of
City Council of
Village of Avon
Village of Avon Association
Board of County Council, Inc
BSA
Sheffield Township
Planning Commission
Jack Smith
Elyria Jaycees
YW Young Adults
George Saller
Walter
Byourin
Vernon Smith
Michael DiNicola
Grand
C-T
the Chronicle - Telegram
Elyria, Ohlo
Cordrey
Elyria Youth Couch
Road Roamers Club
Elyria Police
DWI
Camp Firelands
Firelands
Ares Ray Scout Counell
Lerain
Huron
Erie
O-T
Asaph RK. Jones
Wtee Gree
Marshal X. North
Cobh. Ireland
Philip Ichland
Miami
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