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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1978

Page

7

Grief Over Death of Willie Dad Remains Deep

The writer thanks friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy after the death of her husband Willie Dad. She notes gratitude to aroma Baptist Church Larain Rev James Willams Carter Funeral Home pallbearers and those who sent flowers cars or helped in any way.

Willie Aroma Baptist Church Larain James Willams Carter Funeral Home Dovers of Baite Ruby Davis

Fire hydrant tests start in Elyria this week

Elyria firefighters will begin annual hydrant testing Monday and run weekdays for five to six weeks. Tests will occur from all city stations and may discolor water temporarily, but normal color should return soon.

Elyria

Prominent harness figure Kirkpatrick dies at 81

Kirkpatrick also known as McKinley Kirkpatrick, owner and breeder of harness horses, died today at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House. He lived at 36 Rawlings Street, Washington Court House, for six months. He was cited as a leading amateur harness horse driver in the U.S. and formerly managed Grandview Race Track near Cleveland. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home from 2 to 5 p.m. with Rev. Mark Dove and Rev. Phillip Brooks officiating, burial in Washington Cemetery.

Charles Bell Elyria Ave Lorain St. Joseph Hospital Baltimore Lorain County Laborers Union Zelma Shirley McDaniel Lighty Alice White Collinsville Ala Elizabeth Davis Philadelphia Mary Brown Pauline Tracy Helen Dix Brown Funeral Home Allie Stevens Elmwood Cemetery May E. Gillette New London Elms Wellington Gillette Brighton Congregational Church Sam Betts Glenn Gordon Cleveland Vern Jeffery Fred Norton Brighton Virgil Meyer David John Knott Wakeman Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin Larry Knott Robert Lawrence William James Thomas Paul Knott Birmingham Edward Linden Lodi Helen Stokes Chris Linden Elyria Maple Grove Cemetery Vermilion Robert Brady Gerber Funeral Home Ray R. Bloomingdale Rosemere St Elyria Memorial Hospital Lear Siegler Romeo Division Mr. Bloomingdale Rhylis Ralph Beckley W. Va Elma J. Kline North Largo Fla Kline Order of Eastern Stars of Ralph M. Clements Jamestown Brooklyn Heights Norton Funeral Home Stanley Olive Berkley Dr Edward Vantations Laubenthal At & R Nina M. Campbell Whitman Blvd Campbell Order of Eastern Stars Youngstown Hills Department Store Walter Frances) Bennett Alvin June) Friedel Frank Alberta Jasper A. Shepherd Whitehead Rd Shepherd Sterling Foundry Prestonburg Eagles Lodge Lois Sandra Linden Sheryle Shepherd Air Force Holland Donald Indiana Roger Charleston S.C David Liza Wallen Sally Williams Shelby Margaret Poole Greenwich Ada Case Fitchville Ellen Richardson Silver Lake Ind Riley Warsaw Harry P. Ramsey Penfield Ethel M. Knowles Chelsea St Knowles New Hope William Jr D'Artangian Toquato Utron Lenorida Rufus Cincinnati New Hope Baptist Church Wardell Phinnessee McKinley Kirkpatrick McKinley Kirk Fayette Memorial Hospital Washington Court House Rawlings St Kirkpatrick U.S Grandview

Betterway opens Ark boys home for troubled youths

Betterway Inc opens the Ark at 930 Middle Ave to shelter boys aged 9 through 14 in trouble or need of a temporary home. The facility, funded partly by a 25000 grant from the George Gund Foundation, marks a first resident, a 14 year old boy. The non profit operates additional youth homes, a girls home, a half way house for men, the Deli restaurant and the Search shop.

the Ark Betterway, Inc Middle Ave Betterway

Rev Snyder Named Lorain Catholic High School Principal

Bishop James A. Hickey announced Rev William Snyder as principal of Lorain Catholic High School effective June 15. He succeeds Sister John Mary Baker, who led since May 1975. Snyder previously taught at LCHS in 1967 and directed religious education in 1969, and served as pastor at St Joseph Lorain 1972 to 1974. He was at Borromeo High School Wickliffe 1974 to 1976 and Borromeo College 1976 to 1978. He was ordained May 20, 1967 and earned a May 1974 master in education from St John’s Cleveland. He holds Ohio secondary teaching and pupil personnel certifications. He called Lorain Catholic his home ground and looks forward to returning to Lorain County and its students. His father is Mrs. Raymond F Snyder of Lyndhurst and brother Donald is an associate pastor at St Ansel’s Chesterland.

John Mary Baker John Mary Father Snyder LCHS St. Joseph Parish Lorain Lorain County

Kucinich postpones state of the city address

Mayor Dennis J. Kucinich indefinitely delays his state-of-the-city speech set for April 20 with Cleveland's three major television stations. Press secretary Andrew Jumewicz says the move avoids political controversy and denies campaign influence claims. The postponement was revealed Friday after Kucinich asked for 15 minutes of prime air time at 7 p.m. April 20.

Cleveland UPI Dennis J. Kucinich Andrew Jumewicz Kucinich

Suit seeks Porterhouse fire investigation records

SANDUSKY The owners of the Porterhouse Hotel have filed a discovery lawsuit in Erie County Common Pleas Court to obtain all reports logs and records from the fire investigation deemed arson last July 29. Pen Ram Inc. seeks access to documents from Sandusky police and fire departments alleging denial. The blaze gutted the 146 year old Water Street hotel causing about 65000 in damage. Gary L. Wilson 32 has been indicted for aggravated arson in connection with the fire.

Sandusky Porterhouse Hotel Erie County Common Pleas Court Pen Ram Inc Dewey St Water Street Gary L. Wilson

New London realtor sued over downtown site

Two New London area residents sue local real estate firm William H Bates and Son Ine and Bates individually in Huron County Common Pleas Court. James Bender and Thomas Mezick seek 50000 in compensatory damages and 110000 in punitive damages plus costs and fees over a downtown property sale awarded to the New London village. They allege their preexisting offer was not presented to the seller. A jury trial is requested and Cleveland lawyer Moses Krisley represents the plaintiffs.

New London Huron County New London Bender and Mezick Bender and Mezick Moses Krisley Cleveland

Seville man injured in two vehicle collision

A Seville man, Dale E. Hagans, 43, was hospitalized in satisfactory condition after his jeep collided with a northbound pick up on Rt. 252 at the Lorain Cuyahoga County line. Ulysses E. Sampson, 52, of Medina, was not injured. Hagans was cited for driving while intoxicated and driving left of center.

Columbia Seville Loraim-Cuyahoga County Dale E. Hagans Southwest General Hospital Middleburg Heights Elyria Post Ohio State Highway Patrol Hagans Ulysses E. Sampson Medina Simpson

North Ridgeville girl 16 struck by car on bike

A 16 year old North Ridgeville High student remained in Elyria Memorial Hospital in fair condition after a bike collision with a car on April 8 near Rt 20 and Stoney Ridge Road. Her companion, Deborah Lash, 16, is home with leg injuries. The driver, Frank T Whalen 27, was charged with driving under the influence.

North Ridgevillea North Ridgeville High School Elyria Memorial Hospital Roberta Auer Rockpoint Circle Deborah Lash Center Ridge Road Rt. 20 Stoney Ridge Road Frank T. Whalen College Park

Henrietta Township Trustees Meet to Discuss Road Upkeep

A special meeting of Henrietta Township Trustees is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall at Garfield and Vermilion Roads. Residents will discuss the year’s road maintenance plan and related issues.

Henrietta Garfield and Vermilion Rds

Wellington boards impasse panel member named

Wellington board named Norwalk attorney Michael Fegen as its representative to the impasse panel to resolve stalled wage talks with the Wellington Education Association. A third member will be chosen within five days after WEA and the board agree. Some board members opposed portions of the decision, with discontent voiced by WEA president Wesley Carr about perceived board unwillingness to honor a March agreement.

Wellington Wellington Board of Education Norwalk Michael Fegen Wellington Education Association WEA James Lyon Uniserv Wilbur Haas Lance Wesley Carr Haas George) Maurer

Brunswick 35 teachers win jail protest closure

Coach Schneider hailed an uphill battle over as talks on a contract settlement for teachers progressed. Sue Vogt praised being released from jail and said the family reunion brought relief. A Crestview first grade teacher Shirley White returned to her husband and son, with students giving victory hugs and promising the lesson of standing up for rights. The group stayed united, vowing to press for what they believe in.

Schneider Sue Vogt Edwards Middle School Shirley White Crestview Elementary Myron Allen Beach Rd Sharon Township John Reiss

Police hunt for fifth suspect in Elyria robbery chase

Police continue search for a fifth person in a high speed chase and manhunt after an attempted robbery in Elyria. An 18 year old and three juveniles were arrested near Norwalk after a 30 mile pursuit aided by helicopters and dogs. The youths are believed linked to the service station robbery attempt.

Elyria Norwalk

Lukens Calls for Ferguson Probe in Kickback Funds

Republican state auditor candidate Donald E. Lukens urges the Ohio Ethics Commission to investigate Auditor Thomas E. Ferguson over undisclosed income from an employee kickback slush fund. Lukens spoke at a Columbus fundraising breakfast claiming Ferguson admitted in May 1977 that monies from the fund funded sports tickets tuxedo rentals and lunches.

Donald E. Lukens Ohio Ethics Commission Thomas E. Ferguson Columbus Lukens

Cedar Point Board Declares 20 Cent Quarterly Dividend

The Cedar Point board declared a regular quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share on common stock payable June 15 to shareholders of record May 12.

Cedar Point

Probe continues in Avon Lake death probe

Dr. William Kishman Lorain County Coroner continued an investigation into the death of Lawrence R. Sylvester 25 found dead in an upstairs bedroom at 456 Avon Belden Road Avon Lake No visible injuries were found and further tests were planned for Monday There were no signs of a struggle in the home.

William Kishman Lorain County Avon Lake Lawrence R. Sylvester Avon Belden Road Kishman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles S. Bell Mrs Fred Gillette David J. Knott George Campbell Memoriam Oward A. Summers Curtis Scheaffier Greater Elyria and Lhanted Funeral Ark George Gund Foundation Rev. Snyder James A. Hickey William Snyder Lorain Catholic High School GOP Spring Valley Country Club Joyce J. George Ohio Supreme Court Mark W. Whitfield Marguerite Bowman Marie Tansey C-T Tom Mahl Suit Porterhouse New London Realtor North Ridgeville Henrietta Two Impasse Norma Jones Audrey Lance Brunswick Ferguson Ohio Ethics Corpmission A. Lake Fulton
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