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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1959
Page
14
Ford reveals the Falcon a compact 6 passenger economy car with 90 hp six cylinder engine 24.5 cu ft luggage space and lightweight unitized body. Production targets: 100000 units by end of 1959 with Lorain plant conversion and accelerated double shift output.
Mayor Victor F. Stewart Jr Safety Service Director Richard Laux and City Engineer Robert Kleinoeder urge a yes vote on the November bond plan to build a sanitary trunk sewer system. They say Elyria must expand to sustain growth and attract industry and residents, noting current trunks are too small and overflow threatens the river.
Henry Ford II, president of Ford Motor Co, spoke at a telecast press conference on Ford's Falcon, the new compact car, and said the industry will introduce more car types to meet rising living standards and varied needs. The remark came as the big three prepare a broader lineup of sizes and shapes for both work and recreation.
State patrol and Huron County deputies guarded about 1 million dollars after a Brinks armored truck crashed a utility pole on Rt. 20 near Norwalk injuring three guards aboard. Jumont and Boniak were hospitalized with concussions and back injuries while Jochum was treated and released. The driver Sigmund was fined for speeding and the money was moved to another Brinks truck after about three hours of guard duty.
Residents of the west end of Emerson Court plan to present a transfer petition at the Elyria Township Board of Education meeting at Crestwood School. They seek inclusion in Elyria City Schools, backed by the city board’s assurance and signatures from 17 property owners who have long paid county taxes and sent children to Elyria schools.
About 250 delegates, mostly college-age, gather in Oberlin for the six day constituting founding of the National Student Christian Federation. The federation links student movements YMCA YWCA church mission boards and education departments under the National Council of Churches.
Michigan state relief funds shift to aid Lorain County families as 40,000 Local 1104 steel workers walk out for 32 days. Grocery orders replace cash as the Lorain Salvation Army disperses aid, and the welfare departments report crowding funds and lingering unemployment amid the strike.
Norwalk receipts from the Mayor Louis G Frey office and city court for August total 2198.43 with all but 123.50 from fines and costs on arrests by local police and the Highway Patrol. The remainder covers interximeter tests accident report forms building and house trailer permits and taxi driver licenses. Of the money collected 188.20 went to the city general fund 308.25 to the state treasurer and 3 to the county treasurer.
Oberlin College president and Mrs. Stevenson returned from a three month Tanganyika mission to study economic development. The group, including economists and experts, reported on co existence among British Indians Arabs Greeks Italians and other groups with Asians Europeans and Africans sharing national council seats. Decisions and reports will be prepared in Washington, D C with meetings through year end.
City committees approve emergency financing for Rt 301 Gulf Road widening to four lanes over a little more than a mile from Cleveland Street to Hillliard Bed. The plan includes a $30,000 anticipatory note to cover $15,000 plans and specs, with $14,492.05 still owed on Rt A bypass and $209,763.24 spent from bypass funds to date. The move accompanies emergency legislation for state cooperation on the Gulf Road project and reports on cost variances between city and state estimates.
The Washington Ave bridge will close to vehicular traffic for about 16 weeks starting Tuesday. Pedestrians will be allowed during a planned weeklong deck and railing repair. Mayor Victor F. Stewart Jr and Police Chief Maurice Flood urged motorists to use detours via Broad and East Bridge Streets and noted increased patrols to enforce routes.
The Kiwanis Club of East Elyria schedules a night work session replacing the usual dinner. On September 10 meetings move to Holly Hall with officer elections set for 1960. Nominations include Hubert Gough for president Nick Smith for first vice president Bill Camp for second vice president and Dave Seffers for treasurer. Five directors to be elected with nominations from the floor.
INDIANAPOLIS May 18 1929 Fireman A Weiler of Bellefontaine Ohio a New York Central railroad employee will be honored Friday for saving a woman from a moving freight train. Weiler pulled Mrs Lena Short Anderson from the path of the cars on a stalled engine and may receive the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen August safety award a plaque and 20 dollars at a luncheon.
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