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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1969
Page
7
An Oberlin city official argues the planning commission ordinance needs revision as council lacks authority to overrule it. A public hearing on apartment plans must occur within 30 days of submission, with no neighbor objections allowing plan rejection. The piece notes flaws in the current ordinance and cites planning commission duties and city charter constraints.
Oberlin voters appoint Wilburby Parlfime as interim building inspector and fire chief as council seeks a part time replacement. City Manager Edward C. Smith to advertise the position while Lorenzo Walker fills Meyer’s planning commission term. Recreation posts go to Mrs. Alvin Scott and Harold Harps to serve unexpired terms.
Oberlin council passes emergency measure restricting fishing in the Morgan Street Reservoir to under 18s. The removal of a trespassing penalty urged by Kenneth Kern aims to enable Kiwanis to stock the pond and loan fishing gear to boys in need, though some officials voiced opposition.
The Strongsville Junior High bands directed by Elyrian James Brenner earned the top ratings at a Mentor band contest. One band is seventh grade, the other combines eighth and ninth graders, and both were judged superior.
A one year old girl backed a car from a driveway near 262 Bon Air Ave causing about 500 dollars in damage to a residence owned by 60 year old Joseph Gagliardi. A car door opening caused the vehicle to lunge and strike the south side of the home. no injuries were reported.
A list of marriages shows Gregory Baney and Janelle Fritz. Robert Hennes and Carla Hennes. Michael Maslach and Marcia Bulchar. Stephen Zolko and Barbara Endrizal. Michael Simon and Marlene Yanosky. David Osborne and Virginia Frank. Kenneth Englebry and Rita Gilleland. David Curtis and Deirdre Fraser. Michael McConnell and Susan Wallace. Robert Strickland and Jennifer Anderson. Lawrence Tracy and Johanna Spiess. James Bauer and Barbara Waite. Michael Smith and Paula Beaver. The entries include ages, towns, and occupations or statuses such as student, clerk, and Air Force.
A 58-year-old Birmingham man, Wiarry Mensel of RD 1 South SL, was admitted to Amherst Hospital in fair condition after his truck rolled over on Route 11 near the Lorain County line. Patrol officials said the vehicle left the road after a wheel failure, struck a guardrail, and rolled onto its left side. Mensel was not charged with reckless operation.
Obicron Municipal Court Judge David R. Goldthrope dismissed a driving while intoxicated charge after accepting Earl L. Morse's account over breathalyzer results. Morse, 56, of Elyria, admitted minor drinking but denied intoxication, citing a physical condition that affected balance. Morse was convicted of reckless driving and fined $50, with defense arguing breathalyzer accuracy questions.
Vermilion council accepts the low bid from U S State Co for painting the water tower inside and out at 2996 dollars plus an extra 215 for Vermilion name and anchor symbol. Council also authorized bids for a fire department utility vehicle and tentatively moved ice shelters to Shered Park. An easement plat on Tagleside Drive and a public hearing for Melis Court and Memory Lane vacation were set.
Vermilion residents complained about a half assembled traffic light network designed by William Jackman of Rocky River. The master controller remains uninstalled delaying full coordination while flashing yellow signals ease conditions and pedestrians on State Street gain new walk lights. Local officials urged patience as faults and wiring issues persist.
The Defense Department announced two Ohioans were killed in Vietnam. Spec. 4 Michael J. Erhart of Mansfield and Spec. 4 Daniel Meek of Milford were listed among the casualties. Meek had previously been listed as missing.
Kent State University jazz ensemble The Arc Quartet led by Arthur Motycka will give a public concert next May in the College Center Building at Lorin County Community College. The group features pianist Pedrosa and drummer Pietropaoli with other Kent State musicians.
Larain County Community College Pi Beta Mu members join seven Ohio entrants in a national retailing contest in Atlantic City New Jersey with Bruce L Summa chairing a session. Toth freshman communications with the state education department seeks permission to reprint her sales training manual Mystery of Selling to Women for classroom use.
The Lorain forum features Rev. Michael Morse of Oberlin College and First Baptist Church discussing Student revolutions in America today. Morse has shown sympathy for SDS and spoke at the April peace demo in Lakeview Park. a 20 minute Q A follows. Brady’s Banquet Room hosts the session at noon, with reservations urged.
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