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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1962
Page
3
Local Elyria newspaper page dated Tuesday September 18 1962 presents short notices and briefs covering community events, town affairs, and society updates. Names and places reflect mid century Ohio civic life with concise items typical of the era.
Amherst Isabella Guild members met in the Lorain County Savings and Trust Bank building to plan a rummage sale and hear a Betty Newton demonstration on October 18 at the Lorain Ohio Fuel Gas Co branch. Marion Steele High School pupils performed a skit The Flivver directed by Richard Banker and banker urged public speaking and future plays. Publicity chair Mrs. John Conry noted a membership drive is underway.
Arthur Powell of 351 Derby Lane joined the Gallon Club after donating his eighth pint of blood to the Lorain County Blood Bank at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Powell is married to Noreen and they have a nine year old daughter named Barbara.
Ridgeville council approved an 11835 note issue to fund residents shares for Schaefer Drive paving with a 4 percent cap, maturing in one year, backed by bonds and possible general tax if assessments fail. Work starts soon, with Heart Construction as bidder and safety-house headquarters debate deferred. A state population based budget distribution and planning updates were discussed, with sewer training planned at Elyria High School and a push for voter registration.
Oberlin local agencies won a five year contract to provide about 1.4 million dollars in city building insurance. The yearly cost is 992.25 dollars. Mrs Helen Sperry of Sperry Gorske agency noted scattered policies totaling about 1 million are costing the city 1,400 dollars annually and said the city’s insurance business will be shared among local agencies.
In Mayor Ralph Gray's Saturday Court Keith Raab of Wellington Road was fined 5 for a noisy muffler violation and Lucille Parry of Cuyahoga Falls was fined 10 for speeding.
North Ridgeville city council approved a 1963 budget of 207 087 69 to be sent to the county budget commission. The plan shows general fund receipts 103 991 74 cemetery fund 4 107 building and lands 1 636 60 street work 45 262 06 state highway 4 090 29 street improvement 18 000 sewer 30 000. Disbursements total 100 910 general fund 3 600 cemetery 350 building and lands 45 900 street work 4 000 highway 18 000 street improvement 20 000 sewer. End of year balances list small amounts across funds. Revenue relies on 1962 balances and 73 000 from property tax.
LaGrange Child Conservation League members heard a talk on New Horizons in Health during their regular meeting. New officers read poetry, with Mrs. Paul Somerville as president. The group plans a Husbands Nite Tureen Dinner on Oct 23 at Keystone High School Cafeteria at 7 p.m., with Capt. Robert Curtis of Elyria Fire Department leading the program. They distributed 1962-63 programs and plan a family photograph album stored by the historian. Mrs. Somerville and Mrs. Gerald W. Beane, vice president, will attend the state convention in Columbus Oct 2-4.
Santa Cruz California report says William Stewart Jr. a former newspaperman who began his career in 1976 with United Press died Monday. He was 64 and had worked for UPI.
Textured cotton corduroy half-boxers with extra wide elastic and handy pocket come in red black brown green or blue. Sizes 3 to 6x. Price 1.79 per pair or 2 pairs for 3.50. Pigtail Shop and Children's Wear Second Floor O'Neil's Boys' Clothing Second Floor O'Neil's.
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