Bond Issue Legislation On Agenda
Financing legislation calls for a 214000 bond issue over five years to fund a city street improvement program on seven projects including Utica Ave West 24th to Polo Ave Loretta Ct Carrelita Ct East 35th St Charleston to Tacoma Aves West 23rd St Ashland Ave to Leavitt Rd West 24th St Ashland to Pole Ave Pole Ave West 23rd St to West 26th St Leavitt Rd West Erie Ave to Nickel Plate tracks Reeves Ave West 23rd St to Park Plan allotment south line Bonds sellable in 1000 denominations at 3.5 percent annual interest. SPEAKER The Rev Winburn T Thomas will speak at the First Methodist and First Congregational Oberlin service at 11 a.m. He is Africa missionary editor at large of The Christian Century and a guest professor of missions at McCormick Theological Seminary. He serves as North Central area representative for the UMC Ecumenical Mission and Relations commission.
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Lorain
Utica Ave
West 24Th St
Polo Ave
Loretta Ct
Carrelita Ct
35Th St
Charleston
Tacoma Aves
Winburn T. Thomas
First Methodist Church
First Congregational Church
Oberlin
First Congregational
Africa
Christian Century
Gueet
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
North Central Area
Commission On Ecumenical Mission and Relations
United Presbyterian Church
United States
Lorain Man Cited For Reckless Driving After Two-Car Crash
Lorain police cited Marvin Lee 30 of 221 West Bird Street for reckless operation after a two car crash at West 21st Street and Oakdale Avenue. Minor damage and no injuries reported. Walter Day 4, of 2715 East Erie Avenue, arrested for driving while intoxicated and failure to control after he allegedly rammed a truck driven by Elmer Miller 27 at 21st Street and Reeves Avenue. Miller said he stopped to wait for traffic before turning. Day showed signs of intoxication and slurred speech. both vehicles suffered extensive damage.
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Marvin Lee
West Brd St
Walter B. Day
East
Erie Ave
Elmer Mil
Ler
Murray Ridge Rd
Elyria
Trafffic
21St St
Reeves Ave
Miller
Federal aid promised for Marsh Run watershed plan
Columbus Ohio reporter states the Marsh Run Watershed in Huron Richland and Crawford counties will receive federal aid under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act. Celeryville Conservancy District leads the project with local Soil Conservation Districts. plan spans three to five years focusing on muck lands flood plain, uplands in Richland and Crawford, and channel improvements. Total funding includes about 845 thousand dollars from the federal government and 299 thousand from counties plus local farmers expected to invest 19 thousand in soil and water practices. Design surveys and final plans were to begin around October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
UPS
Raymond
Brown
Ohio Conservations
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Huron, Richland
Crawford Counties
Celeryville
Huron County
Richland
Crawford County
WSCS Changes Meeting Date and Plans in Lagrange
The WSCS of the Methodist Church in Lagrange met with 15 present. The group shifted monthly meetings to the first Tuesday. Mrs. Clifford Brooks to chair the Annual Election Day Bazaar. Rev. Gene Ferguson to speak at the Missionary Institute September 18 in Elyria, sponsored by the Elyria Council of Church Women, with a workshop on The Church's Mission in Town and Country Work. Luncheon, nursery, devotions, and a story on Africa noted.
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Lagrange
WSCS
Methodist Church
Charles
Nobie
Clifford Brooks
Esther Wolcott
Gene Ferguson
The
Missionary Institute
Holly Hall
Elyria
Elyria Council of Church Women
Ferguson
George Woodruff
Africa
Leonard Uehlein
Merle Sheldon
Erie County Water Line Bid Date Set
SANDUSKY Erie county commissioners will accept sealed bids up to 1 am Thursday Sept 17 for labor and materials for about 1900 feet of high inch water main on Cleveland and Sandusky Road from Rye Beach Road to west of Camp Road in the East End sewer and water district Plans and specs may be examined at the commissioners offices.
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Sandusky
Erie County’ Commissioners
Clevel
Sandusky Rd
Rye Beach
Camp. Rd
East End
Yacht racer Ted Sierks dies in Long Beach hospital
UPI reports famed yacht race figure Ted Sierks died suddenly Friday in Long Beach California while being treated at a local hospital for a possible preexisting ulcer.
Gargus New Marching Band Head at Clearview High
Steve Gargus is elected president of the Clearview Sr. Marching Band. Officers include Robert Ellis as vice president Elaine Logar secretary Willette Falls treasurer Polly Bemis social chair and Sarah Amstutz publicity. Band rehearses for first football game Sept 18 at Midview High. new uniforms debut Sept 25 vs New London. James M. Lucas directs.
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Clearview
Steve Gargus
Clearview Sr
Gargus
Robert Ellis
Elaine Logar
Willette Falls
Polly Bemis
Sarah Amstutz
Midiwiew High School
New London
James M. Lucas
Boy Struck By Car Reels From Narrow Escape
A five year old Lorain boy, David Weber, was knocked down by a red and white convertible as it pulled from an alley onto East 28th Street near Broadway. He escaped serious injury, receiving only a scratched knee and scaring. the driver, a woman in white, left the scene after returning to check on him.
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Lorain
Lorrain
Broadway
28Th St
Deborah Sakowski
David Weber
Apple Ave
East 28Th St
Charles Toziar
Cuban club shocks Cincinnati in slow pitch upset
In Cleveland the Cuban Menesto Social Club defeated the Cincinnati Hamilton Tailors 62 in the first round of the Amateur Softball Association World Slow Pitch Tournament. Opening round wins came from Sheffield Bronze over Contract Plating Stratford Carney Auditors over White Chevrolet East Ohio over Reese’s and Jane Cleveland Pneumatic Tool over Local 77.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Hamilton Tailors
Sheffield Bronze
Stratford
Grass Fires Blamed On Children In Lorain
Lorain firemen battled two grass fires on the west side believed started by children playing with matches. Fire Company No. 2 responded to incidents at Ashland Avenue and West 2nd Street and at Washington Avenue and West 2nd Street four blocks apart. Assistant Fire Chief William Farschman said the blazes were likely caused by the same children.
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Lorain
Fre Chiefs
Ash- Hianmd Ave
West 2Th St
Washingt Ave
West
Wiliam Farschman
City Council Planning Purchase of Air Compressor
Lorain officials plan a Tuesday meeting to consider buying a four dollar air compressor for the Sewage Disposal Department. The ordinance proposes the purchase as a confirmed equipment upgrade for plant operations.
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Lorain
Wakeman OES Plans First Tall Meet
Wakeman Chapter of the Order of the Man Star announces its inaugural tall meet to be held in Wakeman. The event aims to gather members for ceremonies and fellowship, reflecting the group’s traditional fraternal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
Wakeman iChapter
Order of the Man Star
Oak Openings Park Named From Black Swamp History
Article explains Oak Openings Park in the Toledo area grew from a glacially formed Black Swamp. It notes nearby Spring Brook Park as part of the Toledo Metropolitan Park System and mentions local museums and zoo hours with admission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Openings Park
Spring Brook Park
Toledo Metropolitan Park System
Toledo
Two Drivers Cited After Lorain Accident at Busy Intersection
At the East 36th Street Clifton Avenue intersection two cars collided sending one driver to St. Joseph Hospital for bruises and possible internal injuries. Carrie Hunt and Mary Teneschok were cited for reckless operation and failure to yield. Both vehicles and the bus suffered extensive damage. Court appearance set for Sept. 9.
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Lorain
Eat 36Th St
Clifton Ave
Carrie M. Hunt
Reid Ave
St. Joseph Hospital
Hunt
East 36Th St
Clifton
Mary Teneschok
West Shore Blvd
Sheffield Lake
Hunt Auto
Norwalk Schools Await Record Enrollment in 1959-60
Norwalk public schools expect a record enrollment of more than 2400 pupils for the 1959-60 year. Kindergarten classes begin later. St Pauls opens Wednesday with half-day sessions and full-day classes start Thursday. The high school may enroll about 240 students and the grade school about 800.
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Norwalk
St. Paul's School
Arthur Badger
Land Lease Ordinance Moves To Council
Lorain city officials draft an ordinance to lease a 16 acre triangular parcel along the city line and Nickel Plate tracks in Sheffield Township to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Sheffield Township
City Corporation
Grangers Plan Dinner At Oberlin
Oberlin Grange will meet Tuesday for a pot luck dinner at 7 p.m. Officers will be elected during the business session. Bowling teams will be organized during the evening.
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Grangers
Oberlin
Oberlin Grange
Bride To Be Honored In Avon Lake Showers
Miss Barbara Maher daughter of Mrs Lorain Maher was honored at two bridal showers for Miss Pat Crox Brookfield Dr and Mrs Kenneth Sesem. Miss Maher will wed Richard Sess son of Mr and Mrs Duane Sesoon at St Joseph Church with Cyrathia Jarzen as maid of honor and Pat Lemon Joan Myer as bridesmaids Maureen Maher as flower girl.
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Avon Lake
Barbara Maher
Pat Crox
Brookfield Dr
Kenneth Sesem
inwouliBivd
Miss Maher
Lorain Maher
Lake Rd
Richard Sess
Duane Sesoon
Belden Rd
St. Joseph Church
Cyrathia Jarzen
Pat Lemon
Joan Myer
Maureen Maher
Presley Father Talks Edvie and Type of Girl
The Daily Sketch quotes Elvis Presley’s father saying he has no plans for marriage soon. He notes Edvie and the singer’s preferred type of partner, revealing a cautious approach and a joking remark on what he would say when asked about a future spouse.
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London
Gpt
The
Daily Sketch
Elvis Presley
Presley
Edvie
Moderation in car care saves engines and lives
Practical tips urge balanced driving and maintenance to protect engines brakes and clutches. Moderation prevents excessive wear from extreme driving and helps avoid recurring tuning or part failures. A minister’s fuel pump anecdote illustrates problem solving with improvised tools and faith.
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Wally
Cleveland M
Erie County Water Line
Mike Gailinar
Menesto Social Club
Cincinati
Wakeman Oes
Robert Boylan
Elyria Automobile Club
His
FR Frederick c Fiisseur
the Chronicle
LAKE
ERM Ol CO
POR Smelaim Products
Carver
Pearl Reed
Harry ‘Bros
AAA
East Avenue
Fourth
Fairfax
Carolee Tiegman
Ohio
Art Ziegman
Auto Electric
Mt. Lorain Curner 30H
Caroline Ave
Bot Perkins
Ons and Trucks Motor Service
Rata
Dodd
Bud Spradlin
Aalst
Renault Dauphninet
Acrase
Bendix
Elyria, Onio
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