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East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Zonine Board
Cancels License

For failure to meet rooming
house requirements, Mrs. H. F.
Crosby, 14620 Terrace rd. has been
given until April 18th to discon-
tinue this business. Mrs. Crosby's
1856 temporary license listed eight
roomers.
In taking this action the Zon-
ing Board of Appeals further held
the dwelling henceforth could be
occupied Only as one-family or
two-family unit.
The request Of Mrs. Helen
Thomas to increase from six to
seven number of occupants at her
rooming house, 1851 Superior rd.,
was rejected
The appeal of the West Steel
Casting Co. from a decision of the
city engineer relative to a non
forming use existing at 1879 Col
lamer st. was continued.
Renewals for rooming house IL
censes were approved as follows:
IL conforming, Is third floor
suites, four sleepers only / foster
home.
The renewal requests are put on
the Zoning agenda as quickly as
the premises have been re-inspect-
ed following each request for
new license. All of these permits
are on a temporary basis.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
World Day Of
Prayer Service
Friday At z p. M.

Beginning in the Tonga Islands
near the International date line
under the leadership of Queen
Salota, and closing with the OBJ
servance on st. Lawrence Island,
Alaska, World Day of Prayer, Fri
day, February 17th, will be OBJ
served in 134 countries around the
World.
East Cleveland Service will take
place in the East Cleveland Bap-
tist Church, 1861 Euclid ave-, at
2 p. M, under the auspices of the
East Cleveland District Council of
Church Women, Mrs. John Feagler,
chairman. Mrs. P. 7. Isley is chair
man for the service whose theme
is "One Flock, One Shepherd" :"
written by an Indian Leader in
Cook Training School, Phoenix,
Ariz.
There will be a dramatization
"Thy Will Be Done," presented by
the wives of the ministers of East
Cleveland churches: Mrs. Robert
Barkle y,Mrs. Weldon E. Fulmer,
Mrs. Earle Hochwald, Mrs. Lawr-
ence H. Hall, Mrs. James E. Hun
ton, Mrs. NJ. Wayne Mcqueen, Mrs.
James Sivard, Mrs. William A.
Towner, Mrs. Howard M. Wells,
and Mrs. r. j. Varble.
Mrs. Michael A. Tanno is the
organist.
There will be a nursery for small
children.
The day will be observed in 26
districts of Greater Cleveland,
Christian women uniting in prayer
for world peace and understanding,
and making an offering for inter-
denominational missions at home
and abroad.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Local Candidates
All Democrats

In the list of persons filing as
candidates for office in the May 9Th
primary election, the Cuyahoga
County Board of Election list con-
tains none for the Republican
Party, and the following on the
Democrat ticket:
There are two rival states Of can
didates for district delegates and
alternates to the Democratic ma
tional convention, one pledged to
Gov. Frank J. Lausche and the
other pledged to the delegate candi-
dates themselves.
East Clevelanders filing are:
Democratic:-
Alternate to National Convention
22nd District-(Lausche) Mary Ell
len Murphy, 1885 Roxbury rd.
County Commissioner - John 7.
DeRighter, 1865 Sixth ave.
State SenatOr-William H. Cor
rigan, 13540 Superior ave.; Anth-
ony o. Calabrese, 1875 Forest Hills
blvd.
State Observation-Disclosures
J. Doran, 1875 Marloes ave-; John
J. Ewers, 1927 Strathmore ave.
Republican: None.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16

Principals, Chicago, February
25-29th.
DR.. o. j. Korb, superintendent,
to the American Association of
School Administrators annual con-
ference, Atlantic City, February
19-23rd.
DR.. Korb reported an increase of
147 pupils on the second Monday
of the second semester, compared
to a year ago. The comparison by
grades is: kindergarten $50 (506
a year ago., Grades 1-6 2570
(2530), Grades 7-12, 1921 (2130).
Totals 551S (5166).
Only two schools had a decrease.
Chambers with five, and Superior
with ten.
Gains were: Caledonia 43, May
fair II, Prospect A, Rozelle z, Kirk
27, Shaw "a.
Upon the recommendation of
n. F. Leist, assistant to the
superintendent, the board approved
the turn in of a station wagon on a
jaap. The jeep will speed snow
clearance, said Mr.. Leist, as we'll as
be Of service in other jobs.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16

National Boy Scout Week came
to climax Sunday, February 18th,
with Boy Scout Sunday being OBJ
served in many churches. Since
the Boy Scout theme for 1856 is
Onward with God and Ny Coun-
try" the observance appropriately
included the presentation to out
standing Scouts of one of Scout
ing's highest honors the God and
Country award.
Such an award was made to
Scout George Hubbard Gould, IA,
of 3349 Sylvanhurst rd., by Earle
c. Hochwald, Pastor of the East
Cleveland Congregational Church,
Sunday morning, February 18th at
the regular church service. This
is the first such presentation made
by the Church.
Scout Gould Is a member of
Explorer Post 100, sponsored by
the Hope Lutheran Church; but,
as required did his religious study
and work requirements in his own
Church under the guidance of his
own Pastor. To earn the award he
engaged in great variety of
study and service projects over a
period of two years, such as: as
sisting the Church Custodian
James F. Thomas in care and main
tenance of the Church building
and grounds; and Mrs. Robert c.
Dell, Church Office Secretary,
with clerical assistance; working
several hours every week. Other
required activities included parti-
cipation in a Youth Camp Confer
ence; assisting in ushering; prep
aration of worship centers; and
planning and leading worship serv-
ices at camp, home and church.
One of the final requirements was
to interview a Church member
business man or "How He Renders
Christian Service Through His
Business"
Upon completion ne passed an
examination by the Church's Board
of Christian Education and by a
special Board of Review Of the
Cleveland Church Federation's
Committee on Scouting.
The most important part of the
entire program was the many
hours spent in study under the
guidance of Mr.. Hochwald, learn
ing about his Church, it's missions,
and benevolence institutions, as
we'll as it's history, symbols, basic
belief, and the meaning of its
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Slips On Rice,
Sues For Damages

Rice tossed during the joyous
hour of one wedding has resulted
in a damage suit by a guest at a
following wedding, it all happening
on the steps of Euclid Avenue
Christian Church, according to Mrs.
Ida Melaragno, 1875 Alvason I'd.
Mrs. Learagno claims she slipped
on the rice left on the steps from
the earlier wedding as she was a
guest at the following ceremony on
May 22nd, 1854. She asks $4,000
damages in a suit filed in Common
Pleas Court February Sth by her at
torneys, Francis Payne and William
Hermann.
Since that date that congregation
has moved from Euclid and Tooth st.
to the Heights.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Student Council
Lists Officers>
Representatives

The student government at
Shaw, ably led this year by Presi-
dent, Jim Rogers; Vice-President,
Agnes Tartara; Secretary, Carole
Cabot; and Treasurer, Joe Russo,
is in its second semester of work.
The council has many new ideas
for additions and changes in
schools procedures, the most out
standing of which are: the organi-
zation of an officers club, con-
sisting of the officers of the
various activities at Shaw; and,
the foundation of a student arbi-
tration court, the operation Of
which has not as yet been dis
cussed in full.
Representing their school on
the council this year are the fol-
lowing people:
From the senior A homerooms:
Mary Varble, Jackie Chilcote, Ken
Johnson, Linda Randall, Gay Set
tevendemie, Carole Goldie, Dick
West, and Wilma Bochstaler. The
representative at large are,
Janet Stillinger, Tom Scherr, ana
Barbara Kline.
From the senior B homerooms:
George Bandtell, Nancy Goldstein,
and Larry Hartland. The repre-
sentatives at large are Dick Nero,
Tom Pugh and Tom Reeves.
From the junior A homerooms:
Al Alexander, Frank Mencini, Ron
Cornman, Gorden Hartwig, Tony
Yaccobucci, John Kern, Dick Nor
man, and Joe Schneider. The repre-
sentatives at large are Mike
Brophy, Jackie Cipiti, and Dave
Fraser.
From the junior B homerooms:
Tony Moninaro, Bob Vargo, and
Stu Fitrell.
From the sophomore A home
rooms: Ronnie Buchan, Nick Cor
tese, Sue Henderson, Angus liull,
Carl Lewis, Sue Reynolds, Jim
Strachen, and Cara Warner.
From the sophomore B home
rooms: Lynne Alexander, Mark
Griffiths, Dennis Rogers, and Judy
Southworth.
Heading the various committees
this year are: Spirit, Tom Scherr;
Social, Dick West; CAMERON,
Nancy Goldstein; Publicity, Bar
bara Kline; Project, Janet Still
linger; Sales, Jackie Chilcote; Lost
and Found, Joe Schneider; and
Scrapbook, Sue Reynolds.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
26 Teams In
Litt|eLeague
Sc Season

The managing personnel of the
East Cleveland Little Leagues, Inc.
held its first meeting of the 1856
season last Wednesday evening in
the Council Chambers of the City
Hall with large group of base
ball enthusiastics in attendance.
President Horace (Buck) Weav-
er, who has been chosen to serve
his third successive term, thanked
the group for the fine cooperation
they offered in making the '55 sea-
son the best yet and expressed the
hope that even greater things will
be accomplished this summer.
The ECLLI slate of officers for
the ensuing year includes: Buck
Weaver, president; Bill Halliday,
vice president; Bob Coates, secre-
tary; Merle Cowles, treasurer; Roy
Wisecup, commissioner. The Board
Of Directors includes: Walter Koe-
mig, chairman; Jim Bateman; Stan
Webster; DR.. o. J. Korb; Joe
Diamond.
A total of 26 teams will again
provide almost 500 East Cleveland
boys with the opportunity to play
competitive baseball under COM
petent supervision on local dia-
monds.
There will be eight Minor League
teams, eight Little League teams,
six Pony League mines and four
Colt League clubs.
The Colt League, which oper-
ated as the newly-formed Junior
League last year, will include the
Little League and Pony League
graduates who are in the 1917
year old group. Shaw Field, Super
ior Hill, Forest Hills and Pattison
Field will again be the sites of
league activity with all games be-
ing played on weekday evenings.
Treasurer Cowles reported that
the 1856 season was a financial
success, the best during the three
years of operation, due largely to
the Amateur Day program which
was enthusiastically received by
East Cleveland patrons. 1t will be
in 1856 along with a Tag
Day. Two umpires will also be
used for all Colt League games
and new uniforms will be available
for the Little League teams.
Another meeting of the ECCLI
will be held in the near future to
discuss additional plans for an
other banner year of baseball ac-
tivity in East Cleveland.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Municipal League
Names Director

New director of the Ohio NUM-
cipal League is John P. Coleman,
who for the past seven years has
been assistant director of the
Syracuse On. " Governmental
Research Bureau. He will take his
new post March 1st.
Announcement of the choice was
made by Chas. A. Carran, East
Cleveland City Manager who was
chairman of the Ohio leagues
screening committee. Coleman will
succeed Allen E. Pritchard who
resigned to head the Kansas iCty
Municipalities.
Coleman is a graduate of Michi-
gan State College with a major
in business administration. He is
married and the father of two
children.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Hospital Ups
All Services:
Honors Sims

In the past three years services
at Huron Road Hospital have in
creased about ten percent, accord
ing to the annual report submitted
to the Huron Road Hospital So
ciety's annual meeting by E. W.
Miller, director of the hospital.
During the meeting, Monday,
February 18th and attended by So
members, the Medical Staff, pre-
sented the hospital with a bronze
plaque of Harry D. Sims who has
served as President of the Board
of Trustees since 1886. This plaque
will be placed in the lobby of the
hospital. Prior to this he was Sec
retary-treasurer from 1923 to 1886.
Director Miller's report disclosed
increase in many of the service
department. X-Ray visits increased
4.1%; Physio-Therapy treatments,
6.1%; Pharmacy prescriptions,
1910. Total meals served rose
from 623,011 to 656,824, and laun-
dry poundage from 1,515,212 to
1874 $40. In the past three years,
he said, services have increased
about ten percent. Total admis-
sions to the hospital numbered
1892 and at the close Of the
year there were 685 persons on the
payroll, including a house staff
Of AZ doctors.
Trustees reelected to the Board
for three year period are Thomas
Dougherty, Earle w. Bradley, Wal
ter Seelbach, Walter Gockel and
William L. West.
Other members of the Board of
Trustees are: A. p. Williamson,
c. w. Kinnison, A. C. Knight, J.
K. Thompson, John Landsdale,
Sterling Graham, Raymond T.
Grain, Ralph NJ. Besse, Arthur B.
Johnson and Harry D. Sims.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Mayors, Managers
Get Nike Briefinq

A full briefing on the proposed
Nike sites in this area will be given
to Cuyahoga County Mayors and
City Managers at a meeting called
for February 21st at the Armory,
2500 East 130th st.
Col VanOrmer of the 67th AAA
group will give complete and au-
thentic information on all phases Of
the nike and anti aircraft program
for the defense of the Cleveland
area.
The guests will get preview of
nike, anti-aircraft and armored
equipment to be displayed at an
Open House at the Armory on
Washington's Birthday from 200
to 1000 p. m.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
To Let Stadium
Bids On Friday

Eight firms submitted bids fol
the renovation of the West STAND
at Shaw Stadium, the bids being
opened Monday, February 18th al
the regular meeting of the Boarc
of Education. Some discussion was
held, but decision as to the award
was deferred pending a study OF
the various bids.
The board adjourned to meet
at 100 p. m. Friday at which time
they expect to award the con-
tract.
Bids received varied from
$4,000 to $66,325, with a time
element ranging from 105 to zoe
days for completion of the con-
tract.
The board accepted the tax rate
set for the school district by the
Budget Commission. 1t will be 1913
mills against 1863 mills the pre-
vious year. The rate is antici-
pated to return $1,631 ,956 on the
new duplicate of $101, 1,120,000.
Prior to the property revaluation
made last year the duplicate for
the East Cleveland School District
was $93, 100000.
Of the 81, ,631, 1856 to be received,
S82,098 is earmarked for debt re-
tirement. The tax rate for this
ALLEGATION dropped from so to .82
mills, due to a lowered indebted
ness.
The board approved bond of
$4,000 for the clerk-treasurer,
and bonds of $1,000 each for the
three bus drivers.
President c. S. Stonebraker an
nounced committee appointments,
as follows: Finance-Karl Brown,
Richard G ttron; Business -
Robert Henderson, Karl Brown;
Education-Mrs. Mariem Morgan,
Mr.. Henderson; Welfare - Mr..
Gottron, Mrs. Morgan.
The third new teacher to be
employed for the 1956-57 school
year approved, upon recommended
tion of DR.. o. J. Korb, super;ntend-
ent. She is Miss Catherine Ayers,
a Shaw High School graduate who
is a senior at Allegheny College,
Meadville. Ohio.
Upon the recommendation of DR..
L. L. Myers and his committee,
the board approved the adoption
Of the textbook, English in
Action" by Tressler Shelmadine.
It's the revised edition of the
book now in use in Kirk Junior
High School.
The board acted to retain men,
bership in the Ohio School Boards
Association.
The following were chosen to at
tend professional meetings: John
J. Jirus Superior Elementary,
president of East Cleveland Teach
ers Association; and Hugh G..
Corlette (W. H. Kirk Jr High
SchooD to the Ohio Educational
Association fifth annual confer
ence, Columbus, Ohio, March 22-24.
DR.. L. L. Myers, principal Kirk
Jr. High School, to the National
Association of Secondary School
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Polio Fund
S15,235

The 1856 East Cleveland polio
collection reached the grand total
of $l5,235.12, announces Chairman
Stanton Adams.
Contributions in the cans dis
tributed about town added $977.44
to this total, and $3.50 of the can
collection was in change.
Chairman Addams and CO.
Chairman Mrs. Alcwyn Isaac ex-
press their joyful thanks to every.
one who made the SIS, ,235.12 pos
sible.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Forestry Division Estimates City
Owned Trees Worth Sl>575>000

One and q half million dollars
is a lot of money. And that, East
Clevelanders is the value of your
city's trees.
A survey made in 1866 by the
Forestry Division under the direc-
tion of William L. Robertson, re-
veals the startling fact that East
Cleveland's 10,715 municipality
owned trees are worth $1,575,000.
The calculation was made under
formula of the National Shade
Trees Conference.
These figures do not include any
privately owned trees. That
amount, if it could be reckoned,
would be staggering.
The city is very careful of its
priced possessions. Last year it
sprayed $500 of them against
pests and diseases peculiar to their
various kinds. This extensive pro-
gram was expanded in October,
when upon the recommendation of
the U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture, an extra spraying was given
the city's 2,521 elms, since the 1855
toll of 81 elms was the greatest
since the Dutch Elm Disease was
discovered here in 1948. Up to
now there have been two elm spray
ings year.
Due to storms, and collisions
from automobiles, and conditions
on the tree itself, 80 trees had to
be removed in 1866. To offset these
two losses, elms and other trees,
the city planted 207 of the newer
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16

for continued research on heart
disease and treatment for its
victims.
Campaign goal in the 1856
Heart Fund appeal is $450,000,
same as in previous years. East
Cleveland residents contributed
$6,840.15 during last years sue
cessful drive for funds to support
research in the field of heart
disease.
Funds collected in the drive
will primarily go for research
towards the development of new
procedures in the treatment Of
cardiac patients and further invest
igation of the causes and possible
prevention of heart disease-the
nations number one killer" said
Mrs. Phillips. "In addition to this
work." she continued, "The Heart
Fund also supports three COM
munity service projects available
to all cardiac patients in the Cleve-
land area. The Work Classification
Clinic evaluates the physical and
emotional limitations of the work.
ing heart patient in an effort to
return the patient to gainful en-
ployment; the Heart of the Home
Program instructs homemakers
stricken by heart disease in labor
saving method of conducting their
daily routines; and the Children's
Diagostic Heart Clinic makes
available to all children with sus-
pected heart disorder thorough,
expert heart examinations"
Mrs. Phillips husband, Miles, is
production manager at Grabler
Manufacturing Company. The Phil
lips have three children, aged IL,
II, and 6.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
RaiIroader Seeks
Deafness" Damages

A rather new kind of suit has
been filed in Federal Court. In it
Lincoln N. Badger Of 2062 Noble
I'd. askes for $4,000 damages from
the River Terminal Railway Co.
Badger, a former fireman for
the defendant, claims that while
sitting in an engine cab at the
Clark ave. terminal block on April
18th, the whistle on the locomotive
pulling alongside, was blown with
lound, shrill and exploding blasts
so as to split the air with numerous
shock waves"
AS result he is partially deaf
in one ear and totally deaf in his
other ear, and has since been un-
able to work as a fireman.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Presbyterians Plan altogether Service
old First"
Worships At
Kirk Sunday

Everyone worshipping together
IN one inspirational service" This
has long been the dream and fond
hope of DR.. Howard NJ. Wells, long
time minister of the 1300-member
First Presbyterian congregation.
But, due to the size of its sanctuary
in this second oldest church of the
Western Reserve country, it is a
physical impossibility to have
everyone, or almost everyone, at
one service.
But now the dream is coming
true. From youngest to eldest. as
many of the members as can come
and none will be absent if at all
possible to be there-will worshiu
together. The sanctuary for the day
will be the auditorium of w. H.
Kirk Jr. High School, 14410 Ter
race I'd.
This one service will be at
II o'clock. For a long time two
have been necessary to reach all the
worshippers in the church. Friends
are also invited.
DR.. Wells will speak briefly on
"One Hundred Years Strong. The
church was founded in 1907 and will
celebrate its Sesquicentennial next
year.
Donald H. Wells, chairman,
will speak on "The Program of This
Church" DR.. William ]. Macleod.
who occupies the pulpit regularly
one Sunday a month, will preach on
the topic: "The Church-Today and
Tomorrow"
Under the direction of Frank r.
Helfrich, adult choir leader, the four
choirs, Primary, Junior, Youth and
Adult will join in "'How Lovely Is
Thy Dwelling Place." by Johannes
Brahms, and "All Hail the Power
Of Jesus Name" by Shrubsole-
Ward. Director Of the junior and
youth choirs is W. Carl Webn. Mrs.
Charlotte Tanno is the organist.
Accompanying musicians to
enhance the music for this great
service will be Gary Singerman,
Oren Manning, Rusty Burgess,
trumpets and Tom Granthan, tim
pani. Mr.. Wehn will direct.
Children from five years up will
join their families for the service.
The children from two to five years
of age will go to certain classrooms
and later will form a professional
and enter the auditorium to be
greeted by their beloved minister.
Planning the All Together Serv-
ice are Donald H. Mills, chairman;
DR.. Wells, DR.. Loui L. Myers, Miss
Ruth Colbey, Mrs. Catherine Blod-
gett, Lee R. Garfield, Edward B.
Noel, James B. Fenwick, Erwin
Dieckman, T. c. Barnes, George
Keith.
In speaking of this All Together
Service, DR.. Wells believes that it
will provide the congregation with
a new sense of oneness, which the
two regular morning services can
not do. Being all together will give
the members the opportunity to see
all of themselves, from the young
est to the oldest. "I know of no
way to get this oneness result than
through such an all-church rally"
There are several one, two and
even three generation families in
this dean of East Cleveland congre-
cations. One four-generation fam
lily planning to join in the worship
is DR.. Arthur C. Taylor; his son,
Arthur c. Taylor, jr.; his grand
Mrs. William NJ. Olson,
and his great granddaughter, Deb
bic Olson.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16
Heads Heart
Fund Drive
Fourth Time

Marking the fourth year in
which she has actively participated
in East Cleveland's Heart Fund
appeal, Mrs. Marian Phillips of
1916 Elwood ave. has again been
named chairman of the annual
drive here. The veteran Heart So
ciety volunteer will lead a large
group of workers in a city-wide
canvas of homes in East Cleveland
on Heart Sunday, February 26th,
in an all out effort to raise funds
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-02-16

urban shade tree varieties. The
city spotted 80 diseased elms on
private property.
Streets receiving a number of
these new paintings were: Bel
more, Beaumont from Hayden to
East 134th, Coventry rd., Elder
wood from Strathmore to North
field, and Nelacrest.
Repairs were made to 25 trees.
Another 1889 trees were trimmed.