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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1965
Page
9
David Nash, 30, Pitts Road, survived with deep cuts after his home was destroyed by the April 11 1965 tornado. Doctors said Nash required about 100 stitches but is not seriously hurt. Rescue crews relied on chain saws flashlights and emergency radios to reach victims amid wreckage and blocked roads.
A severe tornado in Lorain County devastates farms and infrastructure with unofficial damage estimates from $13 to $25 million. About 30 farms near Lorain County were heavily damaged while 60 more suffered lesser losses. extensive farm equipment and cattle losses are reported. Power, telephone service faltered across Wellington and surrounding townships, with crews racing to restore lines and aid cleanup as residents reunite with friends and relatives.
Lorain County Red Cross reports 15 to 20 assistance applications in Elyria and nearby offices. Since Sunday, 150+ families aided with housing and food in Grafton LaGrange and Pittsfield. Canopy units serve 1 500 meals. 100 volunteers staff first aid stations and disaster desks.
Midview School District officials hailed a Columbus decision as a promissory note from the State Board of Education, enabling $636,710 in state aid for a new 1,050 pupil junior high and remodeling at Grafton Elementary. The aid awaits passage of the capital improvements bill. district voters must approve a $1,104,500 bond issue and a 0.5 mill levy for 23 years to repay the state funds.
From the nation’s capital yesterday Congressman Charles A. Mosher stayed in contact with Lorain County officials and local residents amid the Sunday tornado devastation. He discussed federal aid with Norman Thompson and noted assistance would flow through state and federal channels, while coordinating with local authorities and citizens seeking relief.
Two groups of youths raced to help after a 11:12 p.m. tornado swept through Pittsfield. Donald Workman and Walter Lindsey aided the Ward family, with Andrew Ward treated while Addison Ward and another son died. Nearby, Bart Hockman and Jack Tripphahn outran the twister to LaGrange, alerted authorities, and spurred rescue efforts.
Carlisle Fire Department reported an overheated furnace caused a blaze at 107 Edgewood Dr in Brentwood early today. The ranch house suffered several thousand dollars in damage, destroying the living room and contents while smoke pervaded the residence occupied by Joseph Pelleteau, his wife, and their three daughters.
Elyria fulltime and substitute teachers offered to help Midview schools stay open amid staff shortages caused by Lorain County tornado fury. Dr. Williams urged shared resources while Grafton Elementary acted as a disaster clearing center and meals were provided to victims and cleanup crews.
The Lorain County Prosecutor and State Highway Patrol jointly investigate a Friday night crash in North Ridgeville that killed two 16 year olds. Police Inspector Steve Yonkof, on vacation, faces possible traffic or manslaughter charges after details show the cruiser overtook another vehicle and struck pedestrians on Route 76 near Sugar Ridge Road. The victims are Roger Adkins and Robert J. Meeks, both of Chestnut Ridge Road.
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