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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1961

Page

5

Report Surprises Mrs Lotko as Commissioner Possible

The report that Mrs Michael Lotko may be appointed county commissioner if her husband, Ohio National Guard major and current commissioner, resigns to active duty, surprised Lotko at her home. Speculation links Charles Neeson, Richard Laux, or Edward Gawlik to the vacancy, with Lotko weighing the offer and noting her four daughters.

Michael Lotko Lotko Ohio National Guard Democratic Party Elyria Democratic Charles Neeson Richard Laux Ely Edward Gawlik Lotke

Car Hits Tree injures three men near Birmingham

Three young men were injured in a one car accident on Green Road south of Route 213 near Birmingham. Driver Marvin E. Clary, 24, suffered facial wounds and chest bruises. passengers Larry E. Knott, 24, and Donald Walton, 23, sustained facial injuries and bruises. Clary was charged with driving left of center and will appear in Erie County Court in Milan on Monday.

Sandusky Green Rd Rt. 213 Birmingham State Highway Patrol St. Joseph Hospital Larry E. Knott D. Wakeman Knott Amherst Hospital Lorai Marvin E. Clary Donald Walton Wakeman Clary Erie County Court Milan

Gas Rates To Dip In 2 Lorain County Communities

Lorain County towns Wellington and North Ridgeville are among 78 Ohio communities with natural gas rate reductions effective December 1 under escalator clauses in their contracts with Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Most areas see a half cent per 1,000 cu ft drop. two communities face a one cent cut. Lorain and Elyria miss the reduction. Toledo and suburbs Grandview Heights Worthington gain a half cent. Other halved cuts apply to Berea Sandusky Westlake Fremont and Willard.

Lorain County Wellington North Ridgeville Ohio Fuel Gas Co Toledo Columbus Grandview Heights Worthington Lorain Elyria Berea Sandusky Westlake Fremont Willard

Wellington UA Drive Extended in Wellington

The United Appeal Drive in Wellington, initially set to run 15 days, will be extended indefinitely. General Chairman Robert King reported $7,500 raised of a $13,315 goal, with $1,500 more expected this week. Secretary Leola Sigler said division chairmen and the Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Ellington Service Bureau to discuss extension plans.

Wellington United Appeal Robert King Leola Sigler Eelington Service Bureau

State Cannot Force Amherst To Accept Middle Route

Amherst faces a contested decision as Deputy Highway Director Guy Neeper states the state cannot impose the middle route for Route 2. Mayor Kane and City Solicitor Saddler pressed in Columbus, with engineers hired to reassess the Shaffer Parret study which claimed the middle route saves $436,000. Amherst remains the lone holdout while preliminary data is still being gathered.

Amherst Guy Neeper Neeper Antherst Rt. 38 Baumhart Rd Howard Saddler Henry Kane Saddler Columbus Kane Highway Department Shaffer, Parret Marion Shaffer

Last Of 3 Tryouts Scheduled For Black River Scouts

Twenty five Girl Scouts aged 14 to 17 are two thirds of the way to selecting 16 to represent the Black River Girl Scout Council at the 1962 Roundup in Button Bay Vermont. They completed the second tryout at Camp Timberland and face a final November session. Names include Linda Ault Chris Barnes Charlotte Bowen Sheila Bylica Jean Chapman Martha Cook Sue Doyle Kathleen Gallo Elaine Greene April Hide Camille Rader Barbara Leslie Judith Lundberg Kathy McClellan Pat Mengel Joann Page Karlyn Painter Gretchen Schneider Judy Segar Roberta Smith Barbara Stives Linda Turk Pat Walton Linda Williams Judy Wood. Final picks will be made by Mrs. Jane Bender Mrs. Maunce Fout and Manley Hurlbut.

Black River Girl Scout Council Button Bay Vermont Tim ‘Berland Linda Ault Chris Barnes Charlotte Bowen Sheila Bylica Jean Chapman Martha Cook Sue Doyle Kathleen Gallo Elaine Greene April Hide Camille Rader Barbara Leslie Judith Lundberg Kathy McClellan Pat Mengel Joann Page Karlyn Painter Gretchen Schneider Judy Segar Roberta Smith Barbara Stives Linda Turk Pat Walton Linda Williams Judy Wood Jane Bender Maunce Fout Manley Hurlbut

Debate Sought On Fluoridation In Elyria

Damon Jones of the Elyria Safe Water Association calls for a fluoride debate opposing fluoridation. He sent a letter to Dr. J Richard Lutz asking for a pro fluoridation advocate. Lutz has not yet received the letter and notes the hospital medical staff favors continued fluoridation.

Damon Jones Elyria Safe Water Association Jones J. Richard Lutz Elyria Memorial Hospital Lutz Chronicle Telegram EMH

Jobless Pay Claims In 18th District See Small Drop

Unemployment claims for the 18th Congressional District for the week ending Oct 2 show a decline of 67 in total claims with 54 regular claims. Lorain, Elyria, Sandusky, Norwalk, and Fremont report varying new claims versus the prior year, while total district covered unemployment for the week ending Oct 28 stands at 4,649, well below last year’s 7,624, with city totals cited.

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Lorain Elyria Sandusky Norwalk Fremont

Negotiators Near Deadline At Pfaudler Permutit Co

Labor talks at Pfaudler Permutit Co press toward expiration of the three year contract at 12:01 a m tomorrow. UAW Local 1161 president Frank Oldenburg says a strike vote tomorrow hinges on progress this afternoon.

Pfaudler-Permutit Co Frank Oldenburg United Auto Workers ‘Local 1161

Mayor Dunn Defends City Finance Policy

Mayor Oscar G. Dunn, in final campaign push, defended his administration’s financial plan. He cited a sound financial basis and a new purchasing system that keeps city expenditures within income during a First Ward meeting at Mrs Gordon MacDonald’s home on Roosevelt Avenue.

Oscar G. Dunn First Ward Gordon MacDonald Roosevelt Ave Chronicle-Telegram C-T Dunn Jesi Schoepfle Elyria Charles V. Neeson

Meeting Set On Sewer Assessments in Elyria

The Abbe Rd sanitary sewer district benefit commission has called a public meeting for November 13 at 7 30 pm in City Council chambers. The session will allow residents in the sewer area to study pending assessments and discuss costs for the Northeast Bypass Gulf Ad-s press and related work funded by the city and residents. The panel will address Shoreline, Spring Valley expansion, and debt concerns raised by city administration and public editors.

Abbe Rd Lation Joe Cowden Chronicle Gites Buprysee Telegram Robert Kleinoeder Gulf Ad-s Sycamore St Washington Ave Ohio St Overbrook Rd Mound St Gulf Rd Beandston Ave Funk Constreets Spring Valley Istruction Co New London

Thanksgiving Day Speaker Selected for Elyria service

The Rev. George Short of the Second Methodist Church will preach at the United Thanksgiving Day service sponsored by the Elyria Council of Churches. The announcement came at a board meeting at St. Andrew's parish house.

Dunn Congregational Church Lorain County Church World Tynassee Raf Thomas Durand Otto B.) Schoepfle Tis Lake Ave Rt. Si Elyria Oscar G. Dunn Chronicle-Telegram Sun Alex Dandar Christian Social Action Richard Linde Bela P. Bacso Dandar New Delhi W. Neil Roller Elyria Council of Protestant Youth Roller Marjorie Malion Washington Avenue Christian Church Burton Boynton Lake Avenue Congregational WH. Simpson Mt. Zion George Short Second Methodist Church Elyria Council of Churches Board St. Andrew's Department of Ministers G. Russel Hargate

County College District Created Lorain County Community College District

County Commissioners created the Lorain County Community College District paving the way for a two year higher education program beyond high school. A seven member board of trustees would direct the program once underway, per state law and civic group recommendations.

Lorain County Ohio

Reconstruction talk on Brentwood Lake Village disposal plant

A meeting in the county commissioners office discussed reconstructing the Brentwood Lake Village sewage disposal plant by the Spitzer interests. The work is estimated to cost a certain amount, with progress noted and an outline expected for Thursday’s Ohio Water Pollution Board session in Columbus. Present were County Commissioners Ludwig M. Pincura and J. Norman Thompson, Sanitary Engineer Eugene Roberts, Dr. Marion Fisher, Health Commissioner C. G. Krueck, Health Department chief sanitarian, and three Ohio Department of Health representatives, plus district and assistant district engineers and chief sanitarian George H. Engle.

Brent- -Wood Lake Village Spitzer Linterests Brent- Wood Lake Village Yessterday John Adelbert Spitzer Ohio Water Pollution Board Columbus Spitzers Ludwig M. ‘Pincura J. Norman Thompson Eugene Roberts Marion ‘Fisher County Health Commission C. G. Krueck Sanitarian Ohio ‘Department of Health Douglas Hasbrouck E. B. Rawson George H. Engle

Equipment Stolen From Map School in Overnight Break In

Police investigate theft at Map School located at 2206 West River Street. More than $1 008 in gear disappeared including an opaque projector a 16 mm movie projector a food mixer and a meat slicer. Entry via a broken north side door. car likely used to haul loot. Safe tampered but not opened. cost estimates unavailable. Authorities suspect adult involvement.

Map School West River St Maurice Flood

Oberlin UF Contributions Reach $36,949 Near Goal

With two days left in the drive Oberlin's United Appeal contributions stood at 36 949 toward a 1961 62 goal of 43 738. Campaign chair Clifford Lofin extended the collection period to Thursday this week as 1671 donors have already contributed and some cards remain outstanding.

Oberlin United Appeal Clifford Lofin

Commissioners Ok Purchase Of 2 Machines

County commissioners yesterday approved buying two change dispensing and computing machines for the county treasurer's department at 7830 dollars. The machines, from National Cash Register Co, will speed collections and improve accounting procedures, according to Treasurer Gene Troup.

National Cash Register Co Gene Troup

FAA chief predicts 10 percent rise in aircraft operations

FAA Administrator Najeb E Halaby forecast Monday night that U S total aircraft operations would grow by about ten percent within the next decade. He stressed the need for efficient and expeditious traffic control services to meet tomorrow's air Kraft volume and demands.

Miami Beach UPS Federal Aviation Agency Najeb E.halaby

Board approves vacating Akins Road section in Columbia Township

County commissioners yesterday approved vacating a 42.0 million foot section of Akins Road in Columbia Township. The unused portion lies east of Columbia Road and factors into local road planning and jurisdiction.

Akins Rd Columbia ‘Township Columbia Rd

Lorain Yard Wins Navy Ship Repair Work Return

The Lorain yard of American Ship Building Co may recall 25 to 50 workers for a U. S. Navy repair job next week. The 180 foot flathead Whitehall will arrive tonight and be in dry dock by morning. Repairs on two Pittsburgh Steamship Co ships are delayed by a week with new dates set for November 13 and November 20.

U.S. Navy Lorain Yard American Ship Building Co Navy Whitehall Loram Pittsburgh Steamship Co

White House Press Secretary Meets London Official

Pierre Salinger meets Harold Evans, Macmillan's press relations officer, to improve coordination on official announcements between London and Washington. The talks aim to align press communications and ensure synchronized public messaging.

London UPI White House Pierre Salinger Harold Evans Harold Macmillan

Row Relief Family of 11 Finds New Home

Lorain County Welfare Director Gerard Prinz says a family of eleven moved from Fox Furnace Row to a Lodi Street home while a second property on Fox Furnace Row faces a imminent deadline for Lincoln Nave and friends to repair or raze their unsafe dwelling. The transfer aims to alleviate conditions deemed unsafe by city inspectors.

Fox Furnace Row Lorain County Gerard Prinz Lodi St Lincoln Nave Prinz iSafety Service Dale C. Kellogg Nave

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