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East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Case Starts
Building in
Six Weeks

Case Institute Of Technol-
ogy's 5000 expansion prof.
ect at the Warner and Swassey
Observatory on Taylor rd., is
expected to get under way
within six weeks, it was learned
today.
The 4,500-square-foot addi-
tion is needed to house expand
ing research activities of the
department of Astronomy, ac-
cording to Joseph Pigott, direc-
tor of physical planning.
City commissioners gave
Case the green light Tuesday
night as a public hearing was
held with no opposition to the
program voiced.
The university plans to build
a two-story, Toby y-30-foot addi-
ton on the west end of the OBJ
servatory at 1875 Taylor rd., to
house library facilities and
offices.
The plan also provides for
six additional parking spaces
with access from Taylor. Fur
ther construction will include
underpinning certain sections
of the present observatory
building which has been
settling.
In other business at its meet
ing Tuesday, the commissioners
approved the city managers
1862 budget estimate and the
addition of two policemen and
of a second sergeant
in the detective bureau.
Law Director Stanley Web
ster also swore in commission
ers Ralph Barton, j. Durant
Mix and Paul Broer to new
four-year terms which start in
January.
The three were reelected in
November.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Local Woman
Among New
Nurse Grads

An East Cleveland woman
was among ID new Nurses
Aides receiving their caps AT
Red Cross Chapter Headquar-
ters recently. Mrs. Albert Culli-
ten, 1460S Alder ave, completed
40 hours of training at Mt.
Sinai Hospital and Huron Road
Hospital.
Caps we're presented by Mrs.
Herman Seid of Cleveland
Heights who instructed the
class.
Following on-the-job training
at a designated hospital, Mrs.
Culliten will be eligible for
assignment Of the Red Cross
bloodmobile as an assistant to
registered nurses.
Anyone interested in learning
more about becoming q Nurses
Aide is asked to call Red
Cross Headquarters, 1927 Pros
pect ave, Superior 1880, or
one Of the suburban area
offices.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
January

J. Durant Mix was elected
commission president and Rich
.afd A. Gottron was named to
his second term as prexy of
the School Board.
Meanwhile, back at the swim
lining pool, Gottron's daughter,
Meg, was selected for the
"A m erican Swimming team
which competed in an interna-
tional meet.
. The School Board also looked
wary eye at the Shaw Athle-
tic departments bookkeeping
and changes were immedia ely
.made.
Speedy action by the local
gendarmes solved a rash of
grimes,
Seven members of the Shaw
High Orchestra were selected
20 play with the Northeast
Ohio Regional Orchestra at
Lakewood Civic Auditorium.
The talented youngsters were
Gayle Volger, Barbara Jones,
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28

Apthorp, sr., former New
York Central railroad official
presented gift of S225,00O to
the YMCA to be used solely in
providing the East Cleveland
branch with a gymnasium,
swimming pool and locker
rooms.
A % percent increase in ma
jor crimes in East Cleveland
was revealed in Chief Weaver's
annual report. Biggest jump
vas in armed robbery.
New president of the East
Cleveland Ministerial Associa-
ion was Rev. Robert F. R.
Peters. He replaced Rev. Will
lam L. Towner.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28

sented to Huron Road Hospital
through the efforts of Harold
W. Tiley and Congressman
Frances P. Bolton.
Meg Gottron was back in the
news as the Caledonia pupil
took four first place medals in
an AAU age group swimming
meet.
Police Chief H. S. Weaver
was reelected president of the
East Cleveland Little League.
Other officers chosen were Bob
keefer, vice president; Frank
korosec, secretary; Murle b.
Cowles, treasurer and Roy H.
Wisecup, commissioner.
Leo B. Dixon, advertising
for The Leader for 20
years died at Euclid-Gienville
Hospital.
In memory of his wife. the
late Berta Treat Apthorp, Carl
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28

munity to answer the call Of our
youth and join the Big Broth
ers."
Big Brothers of all three
faiths through their affiliations
with Red Feather agencies, re-
ceive partial support from the
United Appeal Of Greater Cleve-
land, headquarters for Big
Brother Week. Call 881-3170
Jan. 7-14th for further informa-
ton.
Little Brothers" are between
8 and 1S and are in need of
adult male guidance and friend
ship. Many are fatherless. AL
though the Big Brother has no
legal or financial responsibility
for his little brother, he plays
an influential role in the boys
physical and emotional develop
ment, said the officials.
They added that the "one
boy" relationship sell
dom ends, as the official rela-
tionship varies from 6 months
TO 10 years.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
.lauranee Hall
In Who S Who "

Laurence Hall, senior at
Baldwin, Wallace College in
Berea, has been chosen to ap-
Sear in who's Who Among
Students in American Colleges
and Universities" ."
Majoring in sociology, Larry
is a member Of Alpha Tau
Omega social fraternity and is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Laur-
ence Hall, 1904 Hazel ave,
East Cleveland,
Twenty-Five B-W students are
listed in the publication and
will be honored at banquet
Jan. 18th at the New Women's s
Residence Hall on campus.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
''Kiwuniis
,Officers
Eye go

Newly installed officers Of
Ike East Cleveland Kiwanis
Club are already at work ir
planning a program Of activity
for 1862.
J The club, which will observe
its 10th anniversary next May
will be guided by William H.
Halliday, president, 1927 Gar
field rd. He has succeeded
Robert M. Kerr, of 1888 Forest
Hill ave.
Other officers, who along
with Halliday were installed in
Hub ceremonies last week, are
Robert G. Lucas, vice presi-
dent, 3431 HARDWOOD rd.; Will
liam A. Bonfield, treasurer, 947
Beverly rd.; and Everett NJ.
Preston, secretary, 1910 Hazel
rd. The latter was reelected to
position he has held since
1912.
Norman w. Paynter, past
president of the clnb and a past
governor of the Ohio district
Of Kiwanis, oificiated at the
installation ceremonies. Also in
stalled were members of the
incoming board of trustees and
committee chairmen.
Trustees are Gordon F. Will
son, S. Robert Fraser, Charles
N. Macdonald, Donald G. Nal
elory, DR.. Charles c. Althoff,
William E. Dearth,. and Ray
Imond l.. Vinborg.
4 The East Cleveland club is
pne of the Oldest and most ac-
i've in Ohio. 1t has sponsored"
everal clubs in the area and
has earned nine Ohio District
'"Gold Awards" as we'll as one
top award and two honorable
mentions in kiwanis Interna-.
,tional.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28

came president; Robert Hen.
derson, vice president; Fred
Lange, financial secretary:
Charles Laird, secretary, and
Ken Whiteman, treasurer.
Thomas B. Hanger, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Hanger
1885 Selwyn rd., became an
Eagle Scout.
Euclid Mayor Kenneth j.
Sims, gave a stirring speech on
Abraham Lincoln to the East
Cleveland Woman's Club at the
groups annual civic dinner.
David Harley, son of Mr..
and Mrs. R. G. Harley, 1867
Wyatt ave. became the Shaw
foreign exchange student, His
destination, Germany.
The first draft of a proposed
liquor bill prepared for con-
sideration by the 104th Ohio
General Assembly was vigor-
ously opposed by East Cleve-
land Municipal Judge Stanton
Adams. more on this bill
later.)
A new sport was the craze
at the ice skating rink where
skaters romped without skates.
1t was Broomball and its in
ventor was rink guard, George
Wilson.
Out of 200 who finally took
the civil service examination
for that one police vacancy, 50
passed the written part.
At a special board meeting,
the East Cleveland Lions Club
appropriated $50 to the Ohio
Eye Research.
Parents and teachers OBJ
served the 50th anniversary of
Rozelle School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nellan.
16015 Neladale rd., celebrated
their 6Oth wedding anniversary.
School Superintendent Harold
L. Nichols recommended to the
School Board that the entrance
age of youngsters going into
kindergarten be moved from
Nov. 30th to Dec. 31st.
Four Shaw seniors were
named finalists in the 1960-61
National Merit Scholarship pro-
gram. They were Laurel Sillag,
Richard Downden. David Pres
ser and Marvin Price.
The celebration Of East |
Cleveland's 50th anniversary as
, city was postponed until
September.
A 5O-star flag that once flew
,ver the US. capitol was pre-
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Adult Swim
Classes Start

Monday night, Jan. sth at
$50 the adult learn TO swim
class viii begin.
Pre-registration is not neces-
sary. The fee viii be s6 through
26th and is due when
you register. The class will run
for one hour. from $50 to $50.
Two B eginner Swimming
Glasses for children will start
on Jan. 6th at 10 am. and
II am. and will run through
April 28th
Registration Will he taken at
korb Pool on the 9Th for each
class at the class hour, either
10 or II. The fee will be IS.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Field Speaks

The Aiumnae Association Of
the Huron Road Hospital School
of Nursing will meet Wednes-
day at 8 pm. in the hospital
auditorium.
The guest speaker will he
Tom Fields, news commentator.
His subject for the evening will
be Scanning the News. The
lecture viii precede the business
meeting.
Refreshments will be served
and guests are cordially invited.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Y Repeats Judo

Under the supervision Of Ed
Akiya, the East Cleveland
YMCA will offer second
couhe for boys wishing to begin
or repeat Judo instruction.
Glasses will begin Wednesday
at Shaw Gym from $50 to 7:45
p. m. Boys may register al the
class or ut the YMCA.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28

Rosanne Isso, Molly Bayliss
Bonnie William, Dave Mcclure
and Marie Kraber.
Howard Edwards was in
stalled as president of the Eas
Cleveland Fraternal Order o.
Police Associates and William
Hennie gained a second tern
as president of the local FOP
A housing inspector wa:
added to the city in a further
drive to maintain East Cleve'
lands property value and en-
force zoning regulations.
For the second straight year
Thomas Priscilla took command
of the Y partner-membershiI
drive.
Fire losses were down $4,000
Chief Fred Lange,
with one death recorded and
the biggest blaze striking a
Hayden ave. business.
"We're alike the world over, "
said Australian exchange stu
dent Warwick Gendall, during
a well-received speech before
the Kiwanis Club.
Noted Clergyman DR.. Walter
F. MacGowan gave the COM
address as 10
seniors graduated from Shaw.
From far and near, people
# all walks of life niourned
he death of Monsignor Maurice
F. Griffin, pastor of st. Philo-
nena Parish and for more than
52 years a spiritual leader.
More than 800 applicants
we're received after an an
of civil service
exams for one vacancy in the
East Cleveland police depart
ment.
Departing minister, Rev. Will
lam E. Towner Of the First
Baptist Church took a slam at
.ity officials when he said they
acked planning and vision.
Well-known for his frank and
,utspoken manner, Rev. Towner
eft after serving the First
Baptist pulpit for 10 years.
Diane Latimer, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray H. Iatimer,
.5201 Elderwood, was installed
IS Worthy Advisor of Winder-
mere No. 7, Order of Rainbow
,irls.
Alan D. Pittenger, son of Mr..
md Mrs. H. w. Pittenger, 1899
rd., was installed as
Iaster Councillor of the Heights
Chapter, Order of DeMolay.
The non-teaching employees
f the East Cleveland Board of
formed a chapter of
he Ohio Association Of Public
school Employees. S tanley
agus was named local presi-
Ient.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28

tapestry of tragedy.
Chief Of Police H. s. Weaver
points out that the yesr-end
holidays are one Of the years :
crisis points so far as traffic
accident occurrence IS con
cerned.
It's happy time Of year"
the chief reflected, but sew
eral ingredients are present
which can spell sudden trouble
if not kept under vigilant CON
troll.
Workout for Autos
First, the fact that families
and friends like to be together
at this time Of year means a
general workout for family
automobiles. The resulting in
creased traffic, while SO i'm
portant to our enjoyment Of
the season, signals q need for
increa ased alertneSs and eau
tion when driving and walking.
Then there is the ever-pres-
ent possibility of bad driving
weather-sleet, snow and slip
perry streets. People hate TO
miss a holiday celebration, so
they are inclined to drive what
ever the weather.
We can't stop them, but !
would like to remind them Of
the Importance Of driving aids:
windshield wipers, checked for
adequate arm pressure and
blade conditions; adjusted
lights; proven brakes; and re
inforced tire chains in trunk.
ready for use when needed,
Other Danger
"Then there's the danger,
which we should frankly recog-
nize, that conviviality may
lapse into over-indulgence.
leading to severe impairment of
ones ability to drive safely. 4
National Safety Council survey
revealed that So per cent of
Christmas season fatal traffic
accidents involved drivers who
had been drinking. Research
has also proved that the driv-
ing ability Of many drivers can
be seriously affected by rela-
lively low levels of alcohol in
the bloodstream. From obser
vation Of drivers over a period
Of many years. the men on this
police force can tell you that
most drinking drivers are af-
fected more severely than they
realize. Never trust the slightly
pixilated driver who says, I'm
okay'-especially if that driver
happens to be you.
The best advice Is the old
advice: Don't drive after drink
ing"
Chief Weaver expressed the
hope that local residents would
use common sense and modera-
tion. not as dampers on their
holiday merriment, but as safe
guards to assure that happiness
would not suddenly be turned
to sorrow-for someone.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
April

Donald O'Shaughnessy, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick O'Shaugh-
messy, 1870 Bryn Mawr rd., was
named Mr.. Benedictine. Student
voters in the ninth annual Mr..
Continued on Page q
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Special Meeting

The East Cleveland City
Commissioners vii hold a
special reorganization
meeting next Tuesday at
7:45 D., m. at city hall. 1870
Euclid ave.
At that time a public hear
ing also will be held on auth
orizing the construction of
a 119-suite apartment build
ing at 154O9-29 Euclid ave.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
CALL N EWS
to
ii. 1883
l4.850 Circulation
Guaranteed
81 Countdown!
What 1Cas 1861 like?

1t eOas sad year-it aras happy year.
To us, the saddest event Was the death of our
guiding light, C. E. BoWn,an, Editor of this paper.
The hdppiest moment, aCds the distribution of the
5Oth anniversary sOuvenr edition of the Leader.
At any rate, 1t certainly was most eventfm
i2-month period and here goes for "WHA'
HOPPENED:"
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Flies Away

Mrs. John Finnerty, 1852 Al
lendale rd. flew to FL Paso,
Texas to spend the holidays
with her daughter and son-in-
law, Spa Philip and Mrs.
Brosdiey.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
February

A new altar was dedicated at
the A. M. McGregor Home.
New officers of the East
Cleveland Business Association
were installed. Paul Broer be-
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Year-End Holidays
Bring Traffic Crisis

The Christmas and New Year holidays and the
week that separates them characterized by gaety
activity and 'togeherness" Unfortunately, many per
sons never stop to realize that it is also time when
numerous hazardous influences can ntertwne to weave
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
March

A need for physical fitness
was cited when 1873 boys from
the Crazy Clubs and Gym
classes in the city were ad-
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Second Year of Sixties Is Exciting;
Here s ''Wha Hopper" in Our Tovn:

ministered tests sponsored by
the Y and Exchange Club.
The East Cleveland School
Board approved a budget for
1861 Sc per cent higher than
! in 1860.
Mrs. Raymond Walters was
named East Cleveland's chair
man of the 1861 Cuyahoga
County Cancer Crusade.
The East Cleveland Y Part
ner- Membership enrolment eff
fort reached the 100 per cent
mark with close to 1900 per-
sons pledging $4,000 to back
the youth program for 1861.
The city held its first annual
ice show at the ice skating link.
Of the $50 science exhibits
in the 10th annual Di-
ocesan Science Fair, sponsored
by the Diocesan Science Teach
ers Association and held at John
Carroll University, 16 projects
were those of biology and chem
stry students Of Ursuline Aca-
iemy of the Sacred Heart.
Carl S. Pfeffer, 1926 Welton .
dr., was elected president of
he East Cleveland Police Aux
Iliary force. Other 1861 officers
chosen were Joseph Sibert,
l4211 Mortified ave-, vice
president; Robert Gray, 1909
Bender ave. secretary; Minor
L. Hines, Of Mentor, treasure;
Robert P. Meinke, 1717 Avalon
3D., director, and Harry Amber,
1888 Collamer.
Local School Board members,
Is individuals, strongly indi-
lated their opposition to the
proposed S2.5 billion federal =
hid to education bill.
As one member so aptly put
t, you can't get anything from
he government without strings
lttached.' I
District Is. East Cleveland
amp Fire Girls observed the
,0th anniversary Of the famous
by planting a tree Ii
n Forest Hills Park. ia
Rev. William G. Rappold re- =
,laced Rev. Bernard Loschen a. =
haplain at Huron Road Hospi- nj
al. &C
City Manager Charles A. Car
an issued a plea to all civic
groups to take an active part
n supporting a proposed state tt
liquor bill that will give muni- nj
ipalities more home rule con-
rol.
OF
A new and much stricter 3
Iousing code was adopted by :,
ity commissioners. The ordin- -
nee primarily is aimed at null -
iple dwellings.
James Z. Bud" Barnes an
lounced his retirement as the
ity's water superintendent.
his ended AZ years of faithful ]
ervice to the municipality.
succeeding Barnes as water
oss was John Reid. D
Appointment of Mrs. George D
Read, 1915 Rosemont ave, as ~
led Cross vice chairman in s.
last Cleveland was announced al
" Red Cross Community repre-
Mrs. Keith Weigle. is
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28
Neighborhood Stores
Otter an important
Post-HoIiday Service

Yes, Christmas, 1861, has gone the way of all
past holidays yet there remains one more ira
dltlonal chore before the joyous day of good fel-
loWshlp is officially an event just to remember
Of course that would be the exchanging of
gifts that tie Mrs. Brown bought for her
spouse that clashed with the olive green suit
that slip Mr.. Brown purchased for Mrs Brown
which naturally wasn't the right size
Ii you were wise enough to do your Christmas
shopping at a neighborhood store, the recipients
of your gifts will have no problem in exchanging
them.
Minimum of Bother
The primary reason why this can be done with
minimum of bother is because your local mer-
chant prldes himself the fact he wants his
products to be satisfactory to all concerned. He
VIII go out OF his way to see that the person you
purchased the gift for gets the color or size he
or she wants
Now that we have exchanged our gifts with
no problem, let's browse through the neighbor-
hood store for awhile. Don't forget, you parked in
an ample parking lot, where there is no fear of
the local constables who might want to ticket your
auto for parking too long.
Time for New Clothes?
Then, since this is vacation time for the young
sters, you probably have them in tow and this is
an ideal time to fit them out with new clothes.
The conveniences of this shopping at home are
countless Suppose it's close to supper time when
you finally have rounded up the small fry to en-
bark on the after-holiday shopping tour.
Have no fear The pot can be put to boiling
Nom and the kids can be on their way. Because
local shopping centers are minutes away, every
can shop and be back in time so that the home
maker can have dinner on the table before the
hungry breadwinner comes home.
Yes, this is the easy, fast and most economical
way of after Christmas shopping.
Whether it be exchanging presents or fitting
the family out for its 1862 wardrobe :. the neigh
borhood merchant is there to serve you.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28

NEW OFFICERS Of East Cleveland Kiwons Club foce the
camera and 1862 calendar filled with community
service projects and club activity They installed
club ceremonies last week. Left 10 right Robert
G. lucos, vice president; WiIIiom H. Halliday, presi-
dent; William A. Bonfied, treasurer; and Everett M.
Preston. secretary.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1961-12-28

Local School Board members,
as individuals, strongly indi-
Gated their opposition to the
proposed S2.5 billion federal
aid to education bill.
AS one member so aptly put
it, you can't get anything from
the government without strings
attached"
Evening star., 1961-07-16
INTERPRETIVE REPORT

to dream up new ideas in al
these problem areas; what he
said we had to do was take the
steps to deal with them. And
that is what is happening.
'I also think he is making
progress in helping the Amer
ican people to understand and
accept the burdens they must
carry in the years ahead, but
I concede he still has a long
way to CO."
A review of the record indi-
Gates clearly that almost all
of the Kennedy domestic pro-
am is made up of familiar
items. Bills to aid depressed
areas, increase the minimum
wage, expand housing subSi-
dies and assist education all
passed one or both houses OF
Congress before. Even the long
term foreign aid commitment
Mr.. Kennedy is seeking so ac-
lively now was voted on by
the Senate three years ago. 1t
failed then, largely because the
Else n h over administration
withdrew its support at a crit
ical juncture.
AS a result OF the six years
of conflict between a Demo-
cratic Congress and an oppo-
Evening star., 1961-07-16

for Progress new impetus and
Importance to the Latin Ameri-
can aid program; it has by its
votes in the United Nations on
Angola and other questions
placed the United States plainly
on the side of the former CO.
lonial countries Of Africa; it
has displayed a more cordial
attitude toward the neutral ma
tions; and it has. in the Peace
Corps, found a new way Of DEM
onstrating Americas sense of
involvement with the progress
of the poorer countries.
Represent Departures
None of these ventures Is far
enough advanced to Judge its
effect-but they do, at least,
represent new departures In
American diplomacy.
The chief criticism of the
New Frontier has been that
its deeds too frequently have
failed to match its words. There
is more than a little irony in
this, for Mr.. Kennedy said in
Los Angeles a year ago that
rhetoric is not enough" and
that those who want to hear
more promises to this group
or that, more harsh rhetoric
about the men in the Kremlin"
should find themselves another
candidate.
Yet his own administration
has been accused repeatedly of
talking tough to the Commu-