County school enrollments rise across ten systems
On the first day of classes this week ten county school districts report 19 478 students up from 18 600 last year with kindergarten classes and other districts pending. In Amherst enrollment climbs to 2 904 and Oberlin to 2 274 while Lorain city schools reach 14 844 and Elyria totals sit near 10 700 with more figures due Monday.
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County Board of Education
Amherst
Oberlin
Western Reserve
Elyria
Lorain
Elyria Catholic
Lorain City
Midview
Glen R. Dennis
Phil Horch
Daniel Spriggs
William Walters
George B. Miraben
John Edwards
Board of Education
F. J. Gottfried
Ely‘ria
Gottfried
Miraben
Crestwood School
Goodrich to expand Avon Lake plant
B F Goodrich Chemical announces a multi million expansion at Avon Lake and Long Beach plants to boost Geon PVC resins and Estane polyurethane production. About 900 workers at Avon Lake, only three or four new hires. completion targeted for early 1964.
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Cleveland
B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co
Avon Lake
Harry B. Warner
Long Beach
Calif
Goodrich
Warner
Geon
Rhodes pledges thorough study on water system for Grafton Prison Farm
Gov James A Rhodes promised a thorough study of a proposal for Grafton Prison Farm to buy water from a county system once built. The pledge came in a letter to County Commissioner Ludwig Pincura following a luncheon with Rhodes and cabinet at Oak Hills Country Club. The plan aims to serve Carlisle Eaton and Columbia Townships and help finance the project. it is being reviewed by the Director of the Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Rhodes
Grafton Prison Farm
Ludwig M. Pincura
Pincura
Rhodes
Carlisle
Eaton
Columbia
Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction
Mrs Hannah Nixon Surfaces for Rest in Whittier Hospital
Mrs Hannah Nixon, 78, mother of former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, was in Whittier Hospital for rest and treatment as reported today. The notice notes she sought medical care and remained under hospital care.
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Whittier, Calif
UPI
Hannah Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Whittier Hospital
Elyria Receives 185000 Grant for New Central Fire Station
City officials received formal notice that a federal grant of 185000 will fund Elyria’s Arthur W. Ely Memorial Fire Station on Cedar Street. Mayor Neeson must show 60 days proof of city funds or binding arrangements, with a 120 day start deadline, as plans call for lease-backed funding from the Ely Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Central
Charles V. Neeson
Ohio
Stephen M. Young
Arthur W. Ely
Cedar St
New York Central System
Neeson
Ely
Ely Estate
Elyria
State tax ruling appeal filed in Ohio Supreme Court
The Lorain County Budget Commission and county commissioners appeal a State Board of Tax Appeals decision that cut local funds to the county from 554 900 to 510 900 while boosting city allocations to Lorain 30 000 Oberlin 8 000 and Amherst 6 000. The three cities had challenged the county budget commission allocations.
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Lorain
Oberlin
Amherst
County Budget Commission
Rail groups urge Seaway toll hike amid traffic concerns
The American Association of Railroads calls on the St. Lawrence Seaway Corp to raise tolls citing taxpaying carriers hurt by traffic diversion from rail lines. AAR leader Daniel P. Loom urges rates reflect actual experience, not rosy forecasts, noting current waterway traffic near capacity and shipper savings could cover higher tolls without major diversions.
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Washington
API
American Association of Railroads
AAR
St. Lawrence Seaway Corp
Daniel P. Loomis
Seaway
St. Lawrence
Elyria Man Struck By Car In City Crossing
A 77 year old Elyria man, Frank Burka of 222 Wooster Ave, was struck by a car on Middle Ave and 12th St at 9 59 p m. He was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital with a head cut and possible pelvis fracture after 20 stitches. The driver, Agnes Hastings of LaGrange, said she was traveling 35 to 40 mph in the right lane and could not stop in time. police noted 59 feet of skidmarks and no arrest.
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Frank Rurka
Middle Ave
12Th St
Rurka
Elyria
Ron Simon
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Frank Burka
Wooster
Whitehead Rd
LaGrange
Defunct Ranier Corp Exec Pleads Guilty in Deposit Case
Louis G. Kelly, 62, New York City, secretary of the defunct Ranier Corp., pleaded guilty to conversion in a four count embezzlement case. He was indicted in 1962 and agreed to probation while making $1,170 restitution. The case involved 64 depositors who paid $18,364 for homes not delivered. refunds totaling about $11,000 are being distributed with 40 affected. Atty. Howard Saddler acts as escrow agent. $6,316.52 already distributed.
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Ranier Corp
Lorain
Louis G. Kelly
New York City
Kelly
Paul J. Mikus
Ranier
Otero
Atty. Howard Saddler
Elyria teachers hear joint effort needed for total guidance
Elyria High School hosted the 14th annual pre school opening conference where Dr. John C. Odgers urged a threefold guidance program. He said counselors, teachers, and the community must cooperate to help each student know himself and make responsible choices.
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Elyria
Elyria High School
John C. Odgers
State Department of Education
Odgers
le Sard
Guid
Ance
Margaret E. Histed
Bela P. Bacso
Magyar United Church of Christ
EHS
Five plead innocent in slaying case in DC
Five persons charged with first degree murder in the August 25 robbery slaying of Newell W. Ellison Jr. and Oberlin College instructor pleaded innocent in General Sessions Court. Two adults waived preliminary hearing and were bound over to the DC grand jury. two younger defendants were sent to juvenile court. An inquest was set for 11 a.m. tomorrow. Ellison, 27, was shot while walking his basset hound near Kalorama Road NW. his wallet and body were found at nearby addresses.
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Washington
Newell W. Ellison, Jr
Oberlin
Ohio
Willam E. Huff
James C. Long
Robree C. Earle
District of Columbia
Homicide Bureau of the
Department
Richard L. Whelton
Ellison
Wyoming Ave
Kalorama Dr
Kalorama Rd
Car Stolen From Milford River and Machine Co Lot
A white 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air was reported stolen from the Milford River and Machine Co parking lot at 1000 West River St between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. Lawrence Cope of 1149 Fast River St said his doors were unlocked but keys were not in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford River and Machine Co
West River St
Lawrence Cope
Fast River St
Neere
Color parking code affects Elyria meter system changes
Most of Elyria’s 481 new meters are installed with 17 more to add and finishing touches next week. Safety Director Cowden announced color coded rates for red 15 minutes, gold 1 hour, silver 2 hours, bronze 10 hours, yellow 10 hours, with central fringe changes and 15 minute meters at key locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Safety Service
Joseph C. Cowden
Cowden
Ferneau, Inc
Ferneau
State refuses permit renewal for bum boat operator
The state declined to renew beer and wine carry-out permits for Milton J. Tuuri, who runs a floating “bum boat” from West Superior Street Pier in Cleveland selling goods to sailors. Liquor Director Donald D. Cook cited lack of ability to monitor the operation and police concerns over contacting Tuuri, who works on a Great Lakes vessel. A similar permit for a cabin cruiser at Edgewater Marina in Cleveland is under review.
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Columbus
UPI
Painesville
Lake Erie
Donald D. Cook
Milton J. Tuuri
West Superior St
Cleveland
Tuuri
Great Lakes
Cook
Edgewater Marina
Hospital to Add Parking Behind New Wing
Elyria Memorial Hospital will clear additional space behind the new wing. Administrator Harold V. Zealley announced work is underway to blacktop the area, providing parking for 40 more cars, with no definite completion date yet.
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
Harold V. Zealley
Zealley
College trustees to discuss levy and new officer
Lorain County Community College trustees meet tonight at the county welfare offices and Broad Street at 7 30 p m The session may cover a proposed levy on the November ballot and the selection of an administrative officer for the new two year college
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Lorain County Community College
Broad St
Attorney Leaves $134,783 Estate
The estate of George L. Glitsch a Lorain attorney who died April 17 at age 36 is appraised at 134783 with securities valued at 95165 and accounts receivable at 139554. The First National Bank of Le Pain serves as executor.
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George L. Glitsch
Lorain
The
First National Bank of
le Pain
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