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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1961
Page
6
Organ music by Mrs. Fredrick Meng is planned for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during dinner hours and on Sunday from 12 noon to 2 pm calendar events note the performances this weekend at the church hall with schedule details for attendees.
Lorain officials reviewed preliminary drawings for Lorain Community Hospital to be built with a $3.5 million bond and 168 beds, with potential expansion to 300 beds. Consultant Ross Garrett outlined working capital needs of $100,000 to $150,000, possible Hill Burton funding, and a plan to expand horizontally first to save costs while preserving patient care areas.
Lorain mayor John C. Jaworski says he does not seek a political dividend from the proposed railroad underpass bonds, but insists three underpasses are needed. He criticizes opponents Mathna and Parobek and urges using federal and state funds to cover most costs. The $850,000 issue would levy 24 cents per $1,000 assessed value and aims to ease downtown traffic, aid emergency vehicles, and boost business, with safety a key point.
The Fraternal Order of Police renews its offer to sell the old Yacht Club building to Lorain city, citing a court ruling on ownership. FOP President Richard Griffith says the city may earn more by leasing the property to concessionaires than from bath houses, though no sale price was set.
Maury Amon, 49, of 1055 St. said he fell from his bicycle last night at 31st Street and Broadway in Lorain. He was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in fairly good condition with an injury to his right leg. Police learned of the accident after Amon walked into the hospital and were summoned by hospital aides. He later drove his cycle home to fetch his car and then brought it to the hospital.
Lorain United Appeal totals show 427 603 collected, 99.7 percent of a 429 267 goal. An additional 1 664 is needed as an extended drive continues despite the official close. Division figures include industry 233 967 and corporate 96 434 among others.
State Commander vice commander Gene Vszak and John LaFene installed as second vice commander. Joseph Mihalik adjutant, Andrew set dinner. Mrs. Paul Mihalik finance officer, Tomasic judge advocate. Dean Hoffman public relations officer. Trustees named Casper, Sander, Chizmadia, Wargo, Wilker, Reynolds, Super. Auxiliary officers include Gearing president, Repas first VP, Ortinzi second VP, Stanziano secretary, Mihalik treasurer, Torst chaplain, Nemeth sergeant at arms, TorIves parliamentarian, Hoffman PR officer.
A 14 year old boy, Jake Lighty Jr., escaped serious harm after colliding with a car on Elyria Avenue. He and a 12 year old companion, who allegedly took an ice cream bar, were pursued by a store employee and Lighty was treated at St. Joseph Hospital for bruises to the hip and left leg. The driver of the car was Robert O’Brien. A juvenile authorities appointment is noted. Mexico passes a new forest conservation law.
City officials reviewed operating table capacity at Lorain’s St. Joseph Hospital noting public health rules require three beds for an 168 bed facility. Garrett said five tables in the plans are enough. He will present definitive drawings when complete and council will act only after hospital commission approval for bids.
Officials at Moscow's Central Intelligence Office replace a wall portrait of Stalin with an image of Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The move signals a leadership shift and a new era in Soviet symbolism.
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