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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1968
Page
9
Alan Lichtcsse n 8 a third grader at Ely School joins Elyria High School’s production of On Borrowed Time. The Friday night show at 8 15 p m in the high school auditorium features the 11 member cast and a real apple tree prop.
A discrepancy in Midview Local School District bond results, reported as 550000 dollars, was blamed on a human error involving transposed digits. Officials found the unofficial totals differed by about 900 votes, with corrected figures showing 1573 yes and 2375 no after review.
Four injured as a Penn Central train derailed after striking an apparently vandalized open switch about half a mile southeast of Kokomo Indiana. Three were released after Kokomo hospital treatment, one remained hospitalized. Passengers Ava Arhendt and Myrtle Biffle were named among those affected.
About 1,900 pupils in Perry School District return to classes Monday after a temporary closure from October 15 due to funding. A 10 mill operating levy approved by voters will raise roughly $150 000 annually to cover costs and salvage lost days. In Toledo, an overnight curfew for minors linked to September racial disturbances in the Dorr-Detroit area was lifted by Mayor William Ensign.
Richard Tingler, 28, identified by a victim as the man who killed two teens in Columbus, is on Ohio's five most wanted list. Police tie the Columbus gun to Cleveland murders from mid September. Tingler, an ex-con often disguising as a woman, has not been seen since the Oct 20 Columbus killings. his car was found in Cleveland after the Columbus slayings. He faces armed robbery and two counts of first degree murder in Columbus. motive in Cleveland case under investigation.
About 40 local football fans will attend the Browns versus Saints game at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland for Elyria Bowling Center Day. Tickets cost $10 and include a $4 game ticket, Greyhound transport, drinks, and supper by Royal Catering. Supper will be served on return.
The Ohio Highway Patrol will deploy 975 officers on rural roads for the coming weekend to curb rising traffic deaths. Supt. Rob ert M. Chiaramonte praised volunteers as professionals ready to fulfill their oath of office. Last weekend saw 38 traffic deaths in Ohio over a 42 hour period.
Malinda Eckenrode, 11, of Lorain, student in special classes at Washington Avenue Christian Church, chosen as 1969 poster child for Lorain County Council for the Retarded. The council will sponsor its annual dinner Thursday at 6 30 p m in the Holiday Inn on Route 57 with a panel discussion to follow.
The $175 527 reconstruction and widening project advances ahead of schedule as 91 foot long 12 ton E beam and a seven ton 57 foot partner rise on the piers. Traffic could flow by Christmas if weather holds, says safety director James T Tracy and contractor Associated Builders Supply Co. of Lorain.
Lake County Juvenile Court Judge John M Hart dismissed a juvenile detention home attendant, a Marine Corps recruiter, for allegedly mistreating inmates at the facility. Attendant James Beatty was also fired for insubordination after taking the beating story to the news media instead of filing a formal complaint. Tokyo television remarks show Prime Minister Eisaku Sato seeking reelection as LDP president to secure a third term for Japan’s conservative government.
Lorain County traffic figures show Elyria at 65 and Lorain at 13 to 8 this year, with Lorain County totals 70 to 56. Stay off this list and drive safely as conditions compare to the prior year.
Vermilion School District residents will vote December 10 on a 4 mill operating levy after Tuesday’s defeat of a 4 mill levy and passage of a 3 mill renewal. Superintendent Zinn cites enrollment growth, reduced taxable wealth, and inflation as reasons for higher taxes to fund next year’s expenses and attract teachers.
Lorain County commissioners will hold a public hearing on January 10 regarding the proposed annexation of 13 acres in Elyria Township to Lorain. The area lies south of North Ridge Road and east of Middle Ridge Road, including the Herrick allotment. Agent for petitioners is Guilford Herrick of 07 Middle Ridge Rd. hearing date set by Commissioner Clerk George P. Vervan after a 30 day withdrawal period.
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