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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1954

Page

12

Lodi St Parking Lot Collects $787.01 in Seven Weeks

Safety Service Director Michael Lotko reports Elyria’s Lodi Street off street parking earned 787.01 over seven weeks an average 112.43 per week. The peak week was Sept 7 with 155.60 and weekly totals ranged 73.65 66.66 89.47 155.60 124.10 141.98 135.55. Merchants began sponsoring free parking on Fridays prompting the rise. The J C Penney Co will pay this Friday with Elyria Hardware and Fitch Co to sponsor future Fridays.

New Lodi St Safety Service Michael Lotko Lotko Elyria Chronicle-Telegram J. C. Penney Co Elyria Hardware Co Fitch Co

Nine Charged Held In County Jail Across County

Antus 40 Lorain committed six days for non support. Edward J Thomas Lorain to Toledo Workhouse for six months on assault and battery. West Moore 28 Lorain arrested on state warrant for non support as was Joseph Kenkel 42 Oberlin. Tra Watson Jr 24 Elyria ordered committed on rape charge bond 1000. Robert Angenloe 22 Cleveland held for transfer to Mansfield Reformatory. Emma Gardlock 18 Lorain held for contempt after resisting grand jury questions released later. Chester Gardlocx Lorain held pending bond. incest charge bond raised to 10000. George Gibson 45 Lorain held for investigation.

Antus Lorain Edward J. Thomas Meister Toledo West Moore East 30Th St Joseph Kenkel Gifford Rd Oberlin Tra Watson Jr Elyria Lakeside Ave George Gibson Broadway, Lorain

Elyria Township League Hears Annexation Defense Reports

The Elyria Township Civic and Suburban League discussed Spring Valley annexation to Elyria City School District and possible Lorain annexation areas north of Elyria. Del Cromling reported on Civil Defense, with an emergency truck service by volunteers and advanced first aid courses for four members. First aid for beginners will resume with dates to be announced.

Elyria Township Maplewood School Elyria West Side Elyria Group T. F. Strude Charlotte Hutchinson California Mexico Civic and Suburban League R W. Johnson Gulf Rd

Window Glass Plague Claimed A Comeback In Ohio

Reichert, a service station attendant at 2020 Grafton Rd, reports a string of car windows cracking with a “clouded” glass appearance. An Akron woman found her rear window similarly damaged after parking overnight. This marks the second incident in the Northern Ohio area in a few days, with no signs of tampering or prior access.

Elyria Albert Reichert Grafton Rd Reichert Albertsencourter Reich-Reichert Ohio Akron

Deaths In Elyria Area Reflect Local Losses

In Elyria area obituaries note Mrs Virginia Rey Reynolds of Lorain and James Dewey Burns of Lorain died recently in St. Joseph Hospital after brief illnesses. Survivors listed include spouses, children, siblings, and grandchildren. Funeral services and burial arrangements are announced for several individuals, with community churches and funeral homes noted for services.

Lorain Virginia Rey James Dewey Burns Wolds Lth 13Th St St. Joseph Hospital Reynolds St. Mary Church Burns John Joan Donald Rumpler Funeral Home St. Mary Lorain James Wagner James J. Duffyl Amherst William Kempt Earl Len Donald Scott Ofj Florence Community Church Birmingham Cemetery Friends Mr. Moritz Lake-signor James J. Duffy Arel Fidtwo Ier Kormer Willoughby John Gientkowski Ralph Carrick Frank Bernard Becker Elyria Dominic Roman John Coon Mary Washke Sophie Reisz Harry Peabody Wyandotte Mich John Reis Rees Sheriff's Deputies Bittner James Cardesa Carlisle Drive-In Cardesa St. Mary J. J. Wilhelm Sault Ste. Marie Cardosa Wilhelm Michigan Sory Te Rae South Amherst William Fountain West Main St Ralph Mikesell North Washington St Millersburg England Fountain Cleveland J. B. McMilllan Alexander W. Va Will

Milan to hear plan for $3 million road bypass

Erie County officials call a hearing at 1 30 pm in Sandusky to debate a proposed $3,000,000 route change that would bypass Milan by extending State Route 299 into Erie County as a limited access highway. The plan includes a 195 foot bridge over the Huron River and Nickel Plate Railroad, with land purchases already underway and bids expected within three months.

Milan State Highway Department Erie County Commissioners’ Office Sandusky Grafton Ruby M Barton Evie State Rt U.S Detroit Erie Coun Lilal Thel E. Palmer Busi Edward M. Weyls Willness Loughby Friends Russell D. Fulton Huron River Vincent Williams Railroad Cleveland Pentecostal Church Highway Department

Trustees Fail To Discuss Annexation

Amherst Township trustees shelved any talk of annexing parts of four townships to Lorain. Neal Ludwig stated no area was defined and no discussion would occur until the boundaries of the involved territory are known.

Amherst Amherst Township Lorain Clearview Area Neal Ludwig

City prepares for icy streets as salt shed readies repair

Safety Director Michael Lotko directs crews to repair the salt storage shed on Elm Street, burned in September 1953, to ensure salt supply for approaching winter. He noted the need to spread salt to clear forthcoming icy streets and will order more once repairs are completed.

Safety Service Michael Lotko Lotko Elm St

Forty Men Pass Lorain County Draft Exams

Forty men from Lorain County passed preinduction physical examinations in Cleveland last Wednesday. Of 45 examined, 39 were accepted, per Catherine McKee, clerk of Selective Service Board 72. The clerk noted 14 of 16 1-A restraints and 25 of 2 deferred classifications passed.

Lorain Cleveland Catherine McKee Selective Service Board

Pillars removed at Ely Wood park entrance praised by official

Safety Director Michael Lotko commended the removal of two stone pillars at the Washington Ave entrance of Ely Wood. Park Superintendent John Madhock said the pillars created a hazard by blocking vision for drivers and pedestrians. A Park Commission meeting on October 11 was planned to discuss the controversy over the action.

Safety Service Michael Lotko Washington Ave Ely Wood John Madhock Lotko Madhock Park Commission Hubbards Wilcox Commission I Fewdae

Three Substitute Grand Jurors Seated on Panel

Three substitute grand jurors served yesterday as the September grand jury opened its session. The panel welcomed three new substitutes to its ranks and began its duties for the term.

City to Seek Bids for Five Storm Sewer Projects

Safety Service Director Michael Lotko announces bids will be received October 19 for storm sewers on Beebe Court Longford Avenue Bellefield Avenue Olive Street and High Street. City Council approved the project with assessments.

Safety Service Michael Lotko Beebe Ct Longford Ave Bellefield Ave Olive Ast High St

Police Report Highlights Local Incidents and Proceedings

Police say Joseph A Russo 42 of 1128 West 20th St Lorain was arrested for driving with an expired license and will appear in Mayor's Court. A car on West St lost two fender skirts valued at 30 dollars. Marion Keyes of 229 Franklin Ave reported a car parked on Ridge Rd. pending county approval for a 341 0928 subsistence claim.

Joseph A. Russo West St Marion Keyes Franklin Ave Ridge Rd

Smokes Stolen At Theater Here

Thieves broke into the Rivoli Theater concession machine last night and took 136 packs of cigarettes. Marvin Frankel reported to police that the cigarettes would have sold for 25 cents per pack.

Rivoli Theater Marvin Frankel Teeter Coconer Po Jie Frankel

State Patrol Probes Injuries to 9 Year Old Boy

Jerry Ware nine was found in a ditch beside Route 58 south of North Ridge Road in South Amherst after 5 to 7 pm yesterday. Ohio State Patrol investigated this afternoon with X rays at Amherst Hospital for possible head and leg injuries.

Jerry Ware South Amherst Rt. 58 North Ridge Rd Ohio State Patrol W. G. Ware R. D Dewey State Patrol Amherst Hospital

Oberlin Agencies Seek Aid Budget Boost Across 12 Groups

An Oberlin Community Chest executive committee will review funding requests from 12 agencies after a public hearing at James Brand House. The proposed 16 961 budget, up from 15 137 last year, covers Allen Hospital 5 000 Visiting Nurses 2 900 Girl Scouts 1 650 Boy Scouts 1 500 Summer Recreation 2 000 Center for Sightless 500 Lorain County Guidance Center 1 286 United Defense 1 000 Village Improvement Society 500 Medical Loan Fund 100 Oberlin Family Welfare 500 and Lorain County Detention Home 25 plus 600 for salaries and campaign expenses.

Oberlin Community Chest Association James Brand House United Defense Allen Hospital Visiting Nurses Association Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Center For Lorain County Guidance Center Village Improvement Society Medical Loan Fund Oberlin Family Welfare Lorain County Deention Home

Seventh Sponsor Adds Junior Achievement Advisors

Operating procedures for the fourth annual Junior Achievement program will be explained to advisors at a dinner meeting in Spring Valley Country Club. Robert D. Buol will preside as general chairman, with several Kiwanis officers presenting operating tips and seven local firms sponsoring advisory teams to aid JA activities in Elyria.

Spring Valley Country Club Robert D. Buol Frederick Noerenberg Herman Goodspeed S. C. Smith Bob Soens Daniel A. Boyd Thew Shovel Co C. A. Olsen Co Colson Corp Western Automatic Machine Screw Co Brown-Lipe Chapin General Motors Corp Jemma Yevorne Korka Grant Anna A. Teaman Root Rd James R. D Lorain Robert Elyria

Local News Briefs: Legal settlement and student JA kickoff

Stock and court notes include a $8,750 recovery from American Radiator Co in a Caspar Madro estate case with $6,000 to the surviving spouse. a roundup of Junior Achievement activities at Elyria High and Elyria Catholic, detailing the four evenings of company meetings and 152 participating youths. Also previews four film showings and a free pass winner page.

Verona Madro Casper Joseph Madro Elyria Fuller and Grafton Rus Malcolm Thomson J. A Thew Shovell and Olsen Brown-Lipe-Chapin and Beattix Westinghouse Company Wester Automatic Pfaudler Colson and Bendix-Westinghouse Co Bank Elyria Catholic High

Tests Thursday Halt Water Flow In South Amherst

South Amherst villagers will face a water shutoff between 5 30 and 7 30 p m Thursday as the Board of Public Affairs tests valves at the water tank. Chairman Calvin Rath announced the planned interruption in the water supply.

South Amherst Calvin Rath Board of Public Affairs Rath

Water Committee Meeting Called

A meeting of the City Council Citizens Committee on Water has Olemacher said the group would meet at the Cleveland St branch of Elyria Savings and Trust Co.

City Council Citizens Committee On Water Olemacher Cleveland St Elyria Savings and Trust Co

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Lodi St. Lot Township League Mrs Virginia Reynolds Moritz Frances Fidler Ruby M. Barton Sudro-Curtis Ambulance Ily D. P. Self Grand Jury Ludwig N.pincura West Lake Rd L. R. Taylor Princeton Ave jMarie M. Ryan Second St JE_oria Rose M. Bedoill Oaks St Emmett J. Rudolph West Ave Elyvial Emma Gard Jock John D. Pincura Bether Police Dept O’donnell Lodt ST P. R. Smith & CO Bick OLICE James E. Boggs C. L. Cordrey Junior Chamber of Commerce Middle Center Ohio State Safety Council Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Ohio Department of Highway Safety Hoosier Cas Alty Co George John D.henry Bretz Pincura Emilyl Knight Willow St J. M. Strong Russell Smith W. Bennett T Rivria Karl M Hed Viola von Duyke Cleve Johnnie Dixon Utah Agaist Cornelius Canton Ave Velma Marzello West William Frank S. MacKeagan Longfitt Vermilion Travelers Fire Insurance Co Hartford Frieds H. Eberte Kaiser Ct Stephen Rivolz Calae Mutiny Tomm Fight Pictures Wiremen Save My Dag Capitol Demetries Go CinemaScope Courthouse News Lorain County THE Savings & Truest Newspape
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