Amherst Water Co Seeks New Contract With Elyria Water Purchase
Amherst Water Co proposes contract negotiations as it seeks to renew its water purchase from Elyria after forty years. Safety Service Director Michael Lotke and the City Council water committee have held two meetings with Amherst officials to craft a reasonable agreement before the current contract expires in two years.
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Amherst Water Co
Elyria
Safety Service
Michael Lotke
Water Committee
Amherst
Lotko
Water c
Tana
Rt 20 project bid set for Nov 23 at $750000
The state highway division in Ashland announced a contract for the Elyria to Rt 10 segment on Route 20 with an estimated cost over $750,000, scheduled for award November 23. Elyria plans to sell water to Amherst for 40 years at a 26 percent discount, now under review to reduce to about 20 percent as talks continue.
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Elyria
State Highway Division
Ashland
Aplaieu
Water l
Amherst Company
Fime
Lotko
Max Pedley
Water Committee
Amherst
Pedley
Arith
Pee Ey Amherst
J Water
Middle Ave
Murray Ridge Station
Lorain
Rt. 10
Raymond Stull
Amherst Elyria
Cascade Park River Declared Hazardous by Official
With schools closed for several days, city park superintendent doho Machock warns Black River is high at five and a half feet above normal in Cascade Park. He fears further rains will raise water and urges parents to caution children from riverbank play.
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Doho Machock
Cascade Park
Machock
Four Men Fined In Mayor's Court Traffic Violations
Two 16 year old boys were turned over to juvenile court on scooter license charges. In Mayor's Court today four men were fined ten dollars each and costs after pleading guilty to traffic violations. Names and addresses include Robert D. Buel 320 Stanford Ave speeding on Middle Ave near 23rd St Alan R. Page 323 Roosevelt Ave speeding East River St Wednesday Charles A. Armstrong 138 Warren Ave failure to obey a stop sign Foster Ave and Rt 57 yesterday Larry F. Lambert 116 Irondale St failure to leave car under control Blake St Tuesday.
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Wnue
Robert D. Buel
Stanford Ave
Middie Ave
23Th St
Alan R. Page
Roosevelt Ave
East River St
Charles A. Armstrong
Warren Ave
Foster Ave
Larry F. Lambert
Irondale St
Commissioners Set for CD Area Civil Defense Meeting
County officials attend a statewide civil defense gathering at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland. Frank Woods Jr and others were ordered to appear for Monday’s session called by Major General Leo M. Kreber. Provenza not expected to accompany them.
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Frank Woods Jr
Stx
Bliss
Hollenden
Cleveland
Leo M. Kreber
Columbus
Sam Provenza
Officials Inspect Apartment and Order Cleanup
City sanitary officer Earl Sloan and James Seres inspected No 6 Chestnut St finding three adults and six children living in filthy deplorable conditions. The owner is Robert Chesler and the Allen family also resides there. Sloan ordered cleanup within one week and the place to be sold if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut St
Robert Chesler
Lodi St
Genevieve Allen
Earl Sloan
Sanitary Police
Sloan
Commissioners Approve Extra Work Contract for Roads
County commissioners on Wednesday approved an extra work contract with H J Hart Construction Co for improvements on Nickel Plate Diagonal and It tay Ridge Roads. The additional material costs exceeded the original resurfacing contract awarded last spring for about $192,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hart Construction Co
Ittay Ridge
General County
Hart
Farmer Reports Equipment Moved After Night Thefts
Leo Ackerman of Otten and Barres Roads said a corn planter and a farm wagon were taken from his barn and pulled a quarter mile down the road sometime Wednesday night, reported to the sheriff's department yesterday.
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Leo Ackerman
Otten and
Barres Roads
Sheriff's Department
Temple Agudath Achim to Erect New Building in Lorain
The temple plans a new edifice on Gulf Road near Dilworth Street with a sanctuary social hall six classrooms a rabbi study and kitchen. Ground-breaking set for 2:30 p m Oct 24 with construction by T J Hume Construction Company Lorain and completion aimed for soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Agudath Achim Bna Abraham
iRabbi Naphtali Rubinger
T. J. Hume Construction Company
Lorain
Rubinger
Gulf Rd
Dilworth St
Braverman Land Halperin
Cleveland
Glenwood St
Ernest R. Seabold
Bendix-Westing
House Automotive Air Brake Co
Warriner
Cith
Schedue Business and Industrial
Richard Starrett
Linating
James Johnson
Rovert J
McWilliams
Begin
William Cromiing
D. J. Ryan Selves
Joe Boddy
Harry Hyman
Rnce
Warriner Plans Chest Report Luncheons for Campaign
Chairman Warriner of the 1955 Community Chest Campaign announces four report luncheon meetings to secure sponsors. The sequence runs Wednesday, Friday October 22, Tuesday October 26, and a final meeting during the week at the chapter meeting.
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Community Chest
Tol
Fource
Officers Elected At Congregation Meeting
The meeting chose Sam Kailes as president Morris Spike as first vice president Louis Becker as second vice president Dr Alvin Berman as secretary Richard Alfield as treasurer and Ben Smith as recorder The board of trustees includes Milton Ardmian Martin Friedman Charles Horwitz for three years and Dr E E Weingarten for two years Rabbi Rubinger presented the annual religious educational and social activity report and outlined plans for the coming year The social hour followed with refreshments provided by the wives of officers and trustees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Kailes
Morris Spike
Louis Becker
Alvin Berman
Richard Alfield
Ben Smith
Milton Ardmian
Martin Friedman
Charles Horwitz
E. E. Weingarten
Rabbi Rubinger
Suspended fines set in new Marra disobedience case
In a newly reported case Angelo C. Marra of Lyndhurst was fined two suspended $10 penalties plus costs after pleading guilty to disobeying a school guard at Rt. 57 and Foster Ave on Oct. 5. Ralph T. Hebebrand and Alfredo Rosado are scheduled to appear in court tomorrow for speeding on Middle Ave near 13th St and disobeying a stop sign at Rt. 87 and Foster Ave respectively.
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Angelo C. Marra
Lyndhurst
Rt. 57
Foster Ave
Ralph T. Hebebrand
Cleveland St
Middle Ave
13Th St
Alfredo Rosado
East 29Th St
Lorain
Rt. 87
Accidents Rise in Early Autumn Across Ohio
Ohio safety leaders note a seasonal shift with more gas poisoning, fire injuries, and pedestrian incidents as days shorten. Traffic crashes increase as darkness, wet roads, and poor visibility challenge drivers and walkers, with speed, lighting, and road grip cited as key factors.
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Ohio
Henri Mare
Ohio State Safety Council
Marc
Fall roadway perils and a Lorain pedestrian injury
Slippery autumn sidewalks and crosswalks spread injuries while a two vehicle collision near Lorain involves a car on a crossing causing a close call for a Central train crew. An elderly man is hospitalized with a fractured pelvis after a fall on a frosty path. Police issued no citation after the wreck as funeral details unfold for local residents.
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S.ucce
Montgomery
Qing Edison
Consonio Oil Bee
Penna
R. R
Republic Steel
Sears Roebuck
Ind
Standard of
Ohio Texas Company
Toledo Edison
U. S. Steel
Warner Brothers
Westinghouse Air Woolworth Co. B
Clocker Clocked Fenders Damaged In Morning Collision
A collision at 9 a.m. near St. Ladislaus Church caused fender damage to two cars. Rev Fr Zoltan Demko officiated. Burial is planned at Calvary Cemetery.
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St. Ladislaus
Zoltan Demko
Calvary Cemestery
Blast Vibration cuts OTF Power
A heavy blasting charge on Turnpike OMAHS Neb caused a power cut on a main thoroughfare. The incident knocked out power for about half an hour while police and Edison Co officials investigated. No injuries reported.
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Omahs
Neb
Theiijony Jankowski
East
Art Musgrave
Lorain
Bernard Kosager
Ohio Edison Co
Fee Tresanovich
Ri DB. 1
Oberlin
Rts
Overbrook Sheriff Department
Death notices and funeral services across multiple towns
Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Ursule Van Amburgh of 2210 Grefton Rd after a heart attack. She leaves husband Edward A. Van Amburgh and three sons, five grandchildren, two sisters, and two brothers. Other notices list services for Mrs. John Everhart of Fitchville, John Cherney Sr. of Lorain, and Mrs. Helen Karney of Lorain with burial details and calling hours. A Chamber of Commerce levy discussion and several obituaries from Lorain and Oberlin are included.
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Ursule van Amburgh
Grefton Rd
St. Mary Church
William L. Newton
St. Mary Cemetery
Allar and Rosary Society
Third Order of St. Francis
Edward
Clarence van Amburgh
Blytia
Eugene Wykie
Clarence Payne
Upland
Calif
George Rising
Grafton
Helen Frey
Lorain
Welsh Goldcamp
New London
John Everhart
Fitchville
Rt. 162
Tohn
Florence Young
Clark R. Cooper
Fitchville Methodist Church
John Cherney Sr
Rudy Scheithaur
West 38Th St
Cherney
Order of Eagles
St. Nicholas
John Jr
Joseph
Michael
Francis
Andrew
George
Henry
Elyria
Elmer
Anchorage
Alaska
Scheithaur
Veronica Snezek
Richard Kish
Vermilion
Mary Virginia
Bedford
Europe
Mary
Decem
Gluvna and Son Funeral
Ryder
Calvary Cemetery
Direc Lorain
Helen Karney
Tors
East 7Ist St
St. Joseph Hospital
Karney
Hungary
Richard
U. S. Navy
Stephan
Oberlin
At & Pm
Wereniversary
Cident
West Col- Rhanheaw
Boy admits taking part in five O Brien store burglaries
A 36 year old Columbia Station boy admitted participating in five burglaries at the T. F. O'Brien grocery store on Sprague Rd over the past year. He implicated two other youths in military service. Only merchandise such as candy tobacco and confections was taken. He was released to his parents for juvenile court disposition.
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Columbia Stations
T. F. O'Brien
Sprague Rd
Questt
Edward Gavwlik
Columbia Police
Earl Avins
Gawlick
Gawlik
Avon
O'Bren
New Elyria Office Opens for OSes Services Tour
A preview event on November 4 will showcase the Elyria Ohio State Employment Service office at 648-38 W Broad St. The move from Middle Ave to Broad St doubles space, adds a conference room, expanded testing, and aims to broaden operations with officials from OSes Columbus office and local leaders attending.
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Elyria
Ohio State Employment Service
SCS Central
Columbus
Foster P. Dirlam
W. Broad St
Middle Ave
Temple Ct
OSES
Ernest Corneil
J. R. Tienener
Frank Lunsford
John Craig
Cleveland
Dirlam
Trailer Wheel Breaks Loose on East Broad Street
An injured and unusual accident occurred on East Broad Street when a rear dual wheel from a tractor trailer broke loose rolled down the street and struck a parked car in front of TiL East Broad. The tractor was driven by Robert G Faulkner 36 of 140 School Street Garden City Michigan. The parked car owner was William G Thompson 36 Detroit Michigan. Minor damage reported.
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East Broad St
Til East Broad
Robert G. Faulkner
School St
Gypsum Constructors, Inc
Garden City
Mich
William G. Thompson
Detroit
Mitch
Jean
Suhr
Park Ave
Jean Sparks
Pasadena Ave
Broad St
Mrrs
Sparks
Broad
Park
Macs
Woman Parole Date Set for Naval Reentry
Eunice Christine Thomas members of the Navy recruit program were listed as to be released from Marysville Reformatory for Women on January 5 following a parole action by the State Pardon and Parole Commission. Jerry L Stevens of 129 Harvard Ave enlisted for four years and will begin boot camp at Great Lakes.
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Jerry L. Stevens
Harvard
lAve
Navy
Eunice Christine Thomas
H. E. Sherman
Marysville
Lorain
Erie
Acturen
State Pardon and Parole Commission
Labor meeting backs levy packages for Elyria city and county
About 21 AFL locals attended as Mayor Keys and Safety Director Lotko urged approval of a 2 mill general fund levy, school bonds, a 0.5 mill recreation levy, and a 0.35 mill juvenile detention levy. Officials cited tax effects and city needs including sewage upgrades and park improvements.
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Elyria Central Labor Union
AFL
J. Grant Keys
Safety Service
Michael Lotko
A. F. of L
Elyria
Franklin Gottfried
Robert Stevenson
Legal Judgment Alleged In Suit Against Avon J P
Louis Oehlke files suit in Sheffield Lake alleging Avon justice Tom Sampie issued a summons Oct 11 for $22 rent and secured a pretended $125 judgment in an Cook et al action. He claims lack of court jurisdiction improper service and no defendant named in the summons.
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Louis Oehlke
Sheffield Lake
Tom L. Sampie
Avon Justice of the Peace
Sampie
Cook
City awards contracts for tennis courts and patrol car
The city accepted a 5079 dollar bid from F. C. Feise Co. of Narberth to build new tennis courts at the Recreation field on Route D3, with work to start in two weeks per Safety Service Director Michael Lotke. A 1888 dollar bid from Elyria Motors Inc. of West Ave was approved for a 1955 Pontiac for use by Lotke and Mayor J. Grant Keys, the lowest of three bids.
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Recreation Field
F. C. Feise Co
Narberth
Penn
Safety Service
Michael Lotke
Lotke
J. Grant Keys
Elyria Motors
Fishing Outlook Not Enticing In Ohio This Weekend
State Wildlife Division forecasts mostly poor angling across Ohio with best chances in central and southwestern streams where above average catfish and bass catches are reported. Lake Erie perch fishing is the main success, fair at Catawba Cliffs Mouse Island Shoal and Scott Point Shoal, good in Sandusky Bay, with minnows and worms as top baits.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Wildlie Division
Lake Erie
Catawba Cliffs
Mouse Island
Scott Point
Sandusky Bay
Divorce Actions Share Spotlight In County Court
Multiple cases: Lily Krohn and Raymond Krugman seek divorce with coresponding claims. Rose Camera sues Joseph for divorce. Marlene Knisely files for divorce from George amid neglect and cruelty charges. Also a theft report, missing juvenile, property valuation petitions for water lines, and court actions including judgments and a church mortgage approval.
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Marlene Knisely
West 25Th St
Lorain
George
Plea For Brother Made In Court In Bank Robbery Case
In Cleveland Ohio Donald Gerhart 23 Wooster and his brother Harry 49 Akron were sentenced by Federal Judge Charles J McNamee to 14 12 years in prison for a May 10 2 60 robbery of the Smithville Farmers and Merchants Bank The younger Gerhart broke into tears while pleading for his brother Defense attorney Frank Steel said the younger man joined the plot out of hero worship The elder Gerhart was on parole from a prior theft term at the time of the robbery.
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Cleveland
Donald Gerhart
Wooster
Charles J. McNamee
Gerhart
Harry
Akron
Smithville
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Death Records
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E.S
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Chamber
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Great Lakes
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Washington Ave. Bridge
Keys
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George Miraben
Stevenson
Mrrs. Kunkle
Feiling
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Courthouse News
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Raymond Krugman
Ridge Rd
Allen
Charles Thomas
Ohio Dog ‘Wardens Association
Smeeting
Millersburg
Rose Camera
Delaware Ave
Garden Ave
Harold Stern
Nelson Ave
Jincent
Sheriff’s Department
Sheriffs Department
Gerald Aldrich
Charles
North Pasadena Ave
Rolling
Orchard Res
Sheffield Township
Stormmissioners
Rothgery Service and Equipment Co
William Keep
Howard Kushin
Princeton Ave
Henry Hunsicker
West/25th St
Roger Hayden
George and
Helen Hayden
Malcolm Thomson
George Grouse Jr
Heyden
Oberlin Ave
Eighth St
T Lorain
Francis Murray
Gifford Rd. R. D
Justice C. C. Lord
James
PLA. Smith & CO
Investment Securities A9
B.S. T. Bldg
Capitol
Clark Gable
Lana Turner
Color
Rivoli
Judy Canova
Contaied
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Niewar AE
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