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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1961
Page
9
Safety Service Director Dale C. Kellogg says a chocolate colored creamy substance clogging the plant’s secondary sewage treatment will be chemically tested. He believes it is an industrial coolant based on past coolant experiences. About 300000 gallons of the goo have flowed into the plant since November 17.
Lorain County Democratic Executive Committee will meet in Elyria on Thursday to fill the vacancy created by County Commissioner Michael J. Lotko who resigns effective that day. Over 20 applications have been filed for the post, with discussion favoring an Elyrian or southern/central county candidate.
The Chronicle-Telegram earned a citation for community service at the Ohio UPI Editors semi annual meeting in Cleveland. The CT’s sixth UPI Editors award included an honorable mention for a series on sinking bridge abutments on the Northeast Bypass that spurred city action and later admission of state fault by highway officials.
Assistant County Prosecutor J William McCray announced he will resign early next year to devote full time to private practice. He has served since 1956 and previously ran for 13th District Congress, losing to Baumhart in 1958 and Mosher in 1960. He said he will stay aboard to finish ongoing matters. A separate fire incident at 606 Fuller Ave caused damage to a utility room and living space, with cause linked to the furnace. Mrs Grant can return after repairs.
A letter from missing 15 year old Bruce Crawford arrived the Crawford family saying he is well and happy with no address or legible postmark. The family believes the postmark hints at Texas though they have no ties there. Local volunteers sent out over 10 000 fliers. more than fifty letters arrive daily offering help. The parents emphasize Bruce is a responsible student who plans to finish college and they will not press him to return.
United Auto Workers Local 1161 ratified a three year labor pact with Pfaudler Permutit Co. by a near unanimous vote. The agreement runs to November 1, 1964 and includes enhanced union representation, updated job classifications, pension boosts, revised seni ority rules, added holiday, and continued 23 percent annual improvement factor.
Army says investigation into the shooting of Pic Adam Villa, 1673 East 20th Street, Lorain, is routine and may take another week. Villa, wounded in the back during a live fire drill at Camp A. P. Hill, Va, remains in serious condition at DeWitt Hospital, Ft. Belvoir, as his mother and fiancee fly to his side.
Milwaukee dealer Harry W. Schwartz says the dispute between Twin Lakes School Board and the state DPI over the merits of McGuffey Readers has helped his business as his store suggests the 82 year old book remains in demand. In Dallas a city council president supports a Citizens Committee while National Bowling League bowling salaries exceed 900000.
Santa Claus leads Elyria Christmas Parade tonight at 7 starting in Second Street alley and moving along West Avenue Broad Street East Avenue South to Second. After the parade Santa distributes lollypops in Ely Park. Also in the procession are Yogi Bear Mickey Mouse Donald Duck and Rudolph with performances by Elyria High School and Elyria Catholic High School bands.
Sheffield Lake auxiliary policeman Gil Krebs was dismissed after allowing his name to appear on a pamphlet endorsing a Democratic group for mayor. Police Chief Clarence Hambly cited a policy banning political activity by officers, noting Krebs defied orders and was not allowed leave. Krebs defended his action as nonpolitical and said others have taken leaves for campaigns.
Mrs. Ely confirms sale of her Elyria house at 344 Washington Ave and plans to move to Cleveland with her elderly mother. She criticizes Elyria and police in the shifting bodies case, cites the impact on holidays, and still hopes to fund a family mausoleum with estate money.
Lorain mourns William A. Kelleher 72 former Notre Dame football and basketball player coach at Kenyon College for 35 years and pro with Massillon Tigers He died after a six year illness at his home 1234 Second St Survivors include wife four sons and two sisters Services at St Marys Church conducted by Rt Rev Msgr J Duffy with burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Boozer recounts to Coast Guard that Captain Julian and Dr. Arthur Duperrault panicked and abandoned six aboard the Bluebelle after a storm. He says Harvey told him he left the others as the sailboat sank, while Terry Jo Duperrault survived in a life boat and Mary Ivey was rescued four days later.
The Elyria Jaycee Shirts for Needy Boys drive began with a Belden Grange donation of 2 Gonation. Working with Lorain County Welfare, Jaycees plan to buy 475 flannel shirts for local boys before Christmas and welcome contributions from individuals and groups. Project Chairman Bill Standen expects strong results, with wrap and delivery set prior to Christmas.
UAW International in Detroit says it has not yet received the five appeal letters from Bendix Westinghouse Local 57 members fined for failing to observe a slowdown order. Appeals, mailed by Edward Brown, chief counsel, will be processed under International rules. Meanwhile Bendix and the union remain at an impasse over a new contract as 18 days of idle production continue.
Kevin Blake seven, son of Edward Blake, seriously injured by a gunshot to the left thigh during a hunting outing on the Dennis Bursley farm near Gore Orphanage Road. He slipped and fell against his grandfather’s twelve gauge shotgun. treated at Allen Hospital Berlin for muscle damage and a broken bone. The party included Wiliam Blake, 67, Tom Blake, and William Farmer.
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