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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1954

Page

4

Trustees Demand Rate Reductions in Carlisle Teems Talks

Carlisle Township trustees told Elyria officials they would not renew the fire plug rental contract unless rates were reduced. The protest targeted a $35 per hydrant fee rising to $45, with four townships seeking new terms. A Nov. 24 negotiation includes Elyria, Carlisle, Black River, and Sheffield townships, with all four contracts expiring year end.

Bart Laderman Board of Trustees Carlisle Township City Council Water Committee and Safety Service Michael Lotko Elyria ETCUP Carlisle Trust Max Pedley Water Committee Carlisle Black River Shefferd Bruce Alexander Alexander Lawrence Jackson Carl McMullen Lotke Charles Chonko Sheffield Lorain Lotko Podley Pedley

Ridgeville Water Sale Discussed at Closed Meeting

Ridgeville weighs buying water from Elyria as council and water committee study pumping costs and 100000 gallons daily need. Amherst Water Co agreement under negotiation while 11 sanitary engineer proposals loom for nearby lines.

Ridgeville Safety Service Michael Larke Max Pedley Pedley Elyria Lotko County Sanitary Engineers Podley Water Committee Amherst Water Co

Boy Killed by Auto on County Road Near Middletown

A 9 year old, Lotko, was struck by an automobile while crossing a county road near Middletown. Amherst officials have offered terms but have not received a final decision as of Wednesday afternoon.

Lotko Middletown Middle- Amherst

Veterans Day Observance Honors Fallen in Ely Park

At Ely Park on Armistice Day 1954 a crowd and veterans groups honored fallen servicemen. Rev Fr Joseph L. McFarland led prayers as a Gold Star mothers group and armed color guards stood at attention. Mayor J. Grant Keys placed a wreath as rifles fired three times to salute the dead.

Joseph L. McFarland St. Mary's Church Ely Park A. m Strens American Legion Jesus Christ Bush W. C. McClellan

Seaway Official Plans Conference With Lorain Group

Dr Dan Dannelan chairman of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Association will meet Lorain officials including Mayor John C Jaworski and Service Director Wallace Chapin during the weekend of November 2021 to discuss the seaway effect on Lorain. They plan harbor tours and informal surveys and may replace a planned Washington trip.

Lorain St. Lawrence Seaway Dan Dannelean Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway John C. Jaworski Wallace Chapin Chapla Washington Jaworski

Death Notices from Lorain and Elyria Areas

Death records report Mrs. Lillian Hess 76 of Lorain died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a two year illness. Survived by Hess son Herman R Hess daughter Mrs. Clayton Lee and relatives. Funeral at Walter A Frey Funeral Home with Christian Science services Saturday. Burial Elmwood Cemetery. Pearl Ford of Larue Ohio formerly Wellington resident died in Dania Florida of a heart condition. Francis J. Dumont 44 Elyria native died in University Hospital Cleveland after months of illness. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Lillian Hess Baetz Ct Lorain Elyria Memorial Hospital Hess Johnstown First Church of Christ Scientist Queen City Order of Eastern Star Herman R Hess Clayton Lee Gar Wesner Harvey Walter A. Frey Elmwood Cemetery Wellington Pearl Ford Larue Dania Fla Mary Florida Norman Walton Larne Arthur Ford Lane Francis J. Dumont Elyria University Hospital Cleveland Carnegie Ave Mr. Dumont Potsdam N. Y Rose Dumont Edward Ernest Charles Robert Pitts Dorothy Green Aretta Dumas Norene Greer Wainwright Funeral Home

Court House Reports Stolen Straw Bales and Probation Violation

Mrs. Lloyd Ashby reported straw bales valued at 40 dollars stolen from her property on Russia Road. Theodore Pinter, 31, of 557 Indale Street, was arrested at probation authorities' request for investigation of probation terms on a non support charge. Four divorce suits were dismissed in Common Pleas Court, and Evelyn Doss was granted a divorce from James on neglect grounds.

Lloyd Ashby Russia Rd Sheriffs Department Theodore Pinter Irondale St Sheriffs Evelyn Doss James Andge D. A. Cook

Hawk Named To Head Lorain County Press Club

Donald Hawk city editor of The Chronicle Telegram was unanimously elected president of the Lorain County Press Club guiding an executive committee meeting. He succeeds Allen Ashbolt who resigned. The group discussed awards for high school seniors and plans a Dec 9 meeting. Membership open to Lorain County newspaper or radio staff.

Donald Hawk Chronicle-Telegram Lorain

Elyria Man Held For Investigation Found Sleeping In Car

Police say a 25 year old Elyria man was found sleeping in a running car on Stoad Street without car ownership papers. Bessie T Whidden of La Grange Road was charged with disobeying a traffic signal at Eight Street and Middle Avenue and to appear in Mayor's Court Saturday.

Elyria Stoad St Bessie T. Whidden la Grange Rd Middle Ave Mayor's Court

Appellate Court Upheld Thomson in Will Controversy

The Court of Appeals affirmed Probate Judge Malcolm Thomson in a will contest over Andrew Malanowski's estate. A challenged wake paper claiming equal division to seven heirs was deemed not a will. Malanowski's estate valued about 21000 included 10000 in government bonds. Walter Malanowski executor inherits. A vehicle crash in Vermilion injured John Zupko Jr and his wife Darlene after a curving road slip. The report notes hospital care, damaged garage, and ongoing police investigation.

Court of Appeals Malcolm Thomson Andrew Malanowsis Grafton Aybu Harry Lechner John Zupko, Jr Darlene Walter Elyria Will Corps St. Joseph Hospital Rose Wurm Hattie Graber Geta Thomson Malanowski

Truck Driver Narrowly Escapes Injury On Rt. 20

At 7 17 a.m. on Rt. 20 just west of Elyria a stopped car pulled into traffic causing a chain collision. Walter Hum, 41, of Fremont escaped decapitation as an iron fence railing sheared off the top of his cab. No injuries were reported and Berg cited for driving without corrective glasses.

Rt. 20 Elyria Manuel Gomez Walter Hum Fremont Gomez Berg Glenn Edwards Oberlin Rd

Two Drivers Arrested By Police In Elyria Crashes

Elyria police investigated three minor have had two drivers charged with traffic violations after a three car collision at Fourth Street and Middle Avenue. Laura H. Martin 73 of 233 Wooster Street rammed a parked car and was charged with loss of vehicle control. Alice Jean Meleleske 20 of 516 Wesley Avenue was charged after a rear end collision on Cleveland Street and Gulf Road. An 11 year old girl learning to drive caused a crash into a telephone pole on East Avenue. she was treated and released from Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Elyria Fourth St Middle Ave Laura H. Martin Wooster St Fourth Thomas G. Griffith Griffith Patrick Hanley Sharpsiville Martin Alice Jean Meleleske Wesley Ave Cleveland St Gulf Rd Cleveland iSt Doyle L. Parton Amherst Meleleske East Ave Judith E. Brubaker Grafton Elyria Memorial Hospital

Yule Lighting Contest Entries Being Accepted

Chronicle-Telegram invites residents to enter the Christmas Lighting contest. Past participation rose each year, and more homes are expected to compete. No box tops required. simply clip the entry blank on page 30, follow the regulations, and mail the completed form to the Chronicle-Telegram promptly.

Chronicle-Telegram

Columbia Township zoning suits head for trial this month

Two Common Pleas Court cases challenge the townships zoning ordinance barring airports. Donald Brown seeks to run a private airfield on Nichols Road and obtain a declaratory judgment that his operation does not violate the ordinance. The Yorkovitzes seek a commercial airfield and claim the zoning rule is invalid or not applicable.

Common Pleas Court Columbia Township Donald Brown Nichols Rd Brown Ben Kate Yorkovitz Olmsted Falls State Equor Thomas F. Paonessa All- Elyria Zoning Mon Pleas Court Columbus Regu Paonessa Toledo Moose Club Elyrian Today Toledo State Civil Service Commission Liquor Department John Kocevar Cleveland

Lorain Alumni Gifts Rose Bowl to Ohio State Coach

Lorain County Ohio State alumni presented a Rose Bowl glass to coach Woody Hayes after a banquet at Elshna Country Club where over 100 alumni heard Fullen and Taylor stress the need for stronger education programs. Officers were elected for the Lorain County group with John Spitzer as president and Russell Stokley among new board members.

Ohio State University Woody Hayes Lorain County Ohio State Alumni Association John B. Fullen Columbus Lorain Elshna Country Club Fullen Jacob B. Taylor Ohio State John Spitzer Brentwood Lake Village Russell Stokley Elyria Schetter Oberlin Charles Meek Phipps Walford Adair Harold Thoburn Casis Amer

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