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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1960

Page

14

Opposition Beaten Down at Mock Convention OKs Labor Plank

The 23rd student mock convention at Jones Field House approved a labor plank after defeating opposition to Taft Hartley Landrum Griffin and minimum wage clauses. Southern delegates warned of floor fights on civil rights as balloting for president and vice president set for 3 p.m. James Meeks expected no more than four ballots.

Oberlin Jones Field House Landrum-Griffin James Meeks Taft-Hartley

Ohio plans metro area population split in 13 regions

The Ohio department estimates 73 of every 100 Ohio residents live in 13 metropolitan areas, while 20 percent stay in rural zones. Metro regions include Akron Canton Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Toledo Wheeling Steubenville Youngstown and others with varied population counts.

Columbu UPD Ohio Industrial and Economic Development Department Wheeling W. Va Belmont Jefferson Akron Canton Cincinnati Kentucky Cleveland Cuyehoge Lake Counties Columbus Dayton Greene Reallogee Springfield Eo Toledo Wheeling - Steubenville West Virginia Brooke Hancock Marshall Otte Youngstown Ohio Manening Tee

Fire Wagon Nearing End Of Service For City Fire Dept

Mayor Oscar G. Dune and Service Director Dave C. Ageron report the department's station wagon is near collapse after 27 000 miles of service since 1956. Fire Chief Bates notes repairs could cost up to 60 and favors purchasing a new wagon. council to decide at next regular meeting in May.

Oscar G. Dune Dave C. Ageron Kellogg Sre Police

Jobless Claims Rise in Lorain County

New claims for employment compensation rise with 381 claims filed last week, Lorain totals up from 329 to 660, continuing benefits totaling 41,178 in Lorain and 922 in Elyria, with countywide unemployment at 2,100.

National Tube Division Lorain Etstia Elyria

DWI Case Conviction Is Affirmed

George R Sparks was convicted in Eljtia Municipal Court in 1958 for driving while under the influence. Judge John D Pinecura affirmed the conviction on evidence aside from the alcometer test, which was deemed incompetent. Sparks faced $250 fine, three days in jail, and a three year license suspension.

George R Sparks BR D. 1 LaGrenge Eljtia Common Pleas John D. Pinecura Sparks Pincura Alcometer Sperks Paolman W. G. Spangler R. E. Baird

No Action Now On Levy Expenditures

Mayor Oscar G Damn says no city spending can begin until after a July 1 deadline and once the certificate of election is received proving the levy passed. Council may borrow about $230 000 this year while awaiting tax levy collections next year and must complete note approval and bid processes by early July.

Oscar G Board of Elections Meyor Dunn

YMCA Board President Chosen In Elyria

Herbert H. Carlson was elected president of the Elyria YMCA Board of Trustees at the annual reorganizational meeting. He will lead with Bruce Alexander as vice president and Parl Pager as treasurer for the coming year. Carlson, an Industrial relations manager, succeeds Milton Deitke and previously co-chaired the 1956 YMCA membership drive. Eight new trustees including G. Rorick Amos and Robert G Edwards began three year terms.

Herbert H. Carlson Elyria Ymica Board of Trustees Carlson Anmel Bruce Alexander Parl Pager Pfandler Co Milton Deitke Alex‘ander George Miraben Eager Ashland College Karen Gary Rosenlee Ave G. Rorick Amos Robert G Edwards J. Martin Back Resort Ghlemacher Herbert H. Meister Henry R. B. Jilisn William Naegele R. D Oldfield Jr

Dam And Bridge Maintenance Question Reaches Commissioners

Carlisle Township trustees ask commissioners who is responsible for maintaining the dam and bridge at the lake’s lower end after Brentwood Lake Village streets were accepted. County Engineer Donald B. Paterson was referenced by the commissioners in seeking an answer.

Brentwood Lake Village Carlisle Township Donald B. Paterson

Cashner Buys Abbe Rd Plant

Gerald B. Cashner, partner in Elyria Welding Service, buys 175 South Abbe Road plant from L. E. Rounds. The Welding Service becomes wholly owned by Herbert Mason. Jacobs relocates to Florida. Facility at 545 Hall Rd. Cashner, former Ford Brook Park Engine Plant foreman, led the purchase June 1, 1963. partnership dissolved May 1.

Gerald B. Cashner Elyria Welding Service Past My Machine and Tool Co L. E. Rounds Herbert Mason Cashner East River St Ford Motor Co Brook Park Mason Carl Jacobs Hall Rad

Grafton Officials Clash Over Elyria Water Plans

Grafton officials spar with Elyria over supplying 500 000 gallons daily for a proposed state prison site near Grafton. Kellogg criticizes remarks by Elyria officials and questions need for extra water works or pumping stations, noting no formal study yet and awaiting engineering input.

Grafton Ehyrie Eivria Service Dere C. Kelloge Kellloge Elyria Commeniennai Grefton Epa Aee Metzger Grafton Dimon George Kazmierczak Sr Metzger Kellogg Kazmierczak Bart LaPorte Corrections Emreany Elvine Ami Elyria Furrther

Two Cleveland Women Charged in Elyria Shoplifting Spree

Elyria police charged Janie Lee and Margaret Overton with larceny and shoplifting after patrolman Gleon Sutton spotted them placing items on the floor of a parked car. A search found 18 dresses worth 410, from AL O'Neil Co Fay Co and C H Merthe Co stores. the pair admitted prior convictions.

Janie Lee Crawford Ave Cleveland Margaret Overton East St St Gleon Sutton Broad St Lodi Si AL O'Neil Co Fay Co Sheffield Shopping Center C. H. Merthe Co Elyria Istore

Village seeks funds for Abbe and French Creek road surfacing

Sheffield Village officials ask the county to cover the cost of surface treatment for Abbe Road and French Creek Road. The request, submitted by the village engineer yesterday, outlines funding needs and project scope.

Sheffield Village Abbe Rd French Creek Rd

Elyria Housewife Leads Campaign to Close Ford Rd Dump

Mrs. Peg Bowman of 1416 Ford Rd, Elyria, after completing a course in practical politics, campaigns to close the Ford Rd dump citing health and nuisance complaints. She has urged city officials to enforce health rules, regulate garbage, and consider zoning to halt dumping by outside haulers and curb unsightly conditions.

Elyria Peg Bowman Ford Rd Bowman Lake County Lorain County Irs

Oberlin Convention Parade Flows Through Town with Color and Crepe

Oberlin hosts a 47 float parade marking the Oberlin Meck Convention mock Democratic rally. Delegations from states such as Massachusetts and Louisiana show support for Kennedy and Jolson while a Legion color guard leads the march. Judges award top floats and the rally begins at Hall Auditorium.

Oberlin College Town Democratic Party Jones Field House Oberlin American Legion Post Oberlin College Robert K. Carr Louisiana New Jersey Robert Meyner Soniman Tappan Square Hall Auditorium Dakota Hubert Humphrey Ohio Kennedy Jolson Field House Florida Alabama

Prosecutor Seeks Dismissal of $106,000 Seekins Suit

Prosecutor Paul K. Mikus asks dismissal of the $106,000 suit against Sheriff Vernon M. Smith and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. for the December 24 fatal shooting of Richard Seekins. The suit, filed by Carl R. Finegan as administrator of Seekins’ estate, alleges unlawful killing during a custody attempt at the West Ridge home while Seekins resisted a sanity warrant. The demurrer argues no cause of action against the insurer and requests dismissal.

Vernon M. Smith United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co Richard Seekins Paul K. Mikus Carl R. Finegan Seekins West Ridge United States Fidelty and Guaranty Co

Motorcycle Rider Hurt In Fast Stop

A Graf ton man, Rudolph Setinak, was injured yesterday when his motorcycle skidded at Cleveland and Olive streets to avoid a car. He was treated at Memorial Hospital and released. The 12:20 p.m. crash was one of four police investigated that afternoon, including other single vehicle incidents.

Cleveland Olive Sis Memorial Hospital Rudolph Setinak North Island Rd Grafton Setinak Robert J. Gott Pearl Sty Berea Grafton Rd Cleveland Wiliams Fuller Herman Gonzales East 30Th St. Lorain Gulf Rd Gonzales Linwood M. Jackson Huron St Merle D. Heidrich Longfellow St Olive St Cleveland St Jackson Heidrich

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