Police Briefs: Battery, Reckless Driving and Break-in
Police report Edward Joy's water truck damaged a fender on Patrick Martin's car at Broad and East Bridge. A driver pinning him injured his leg. Jack Jensen was fined for reckless driving after his taxi struck a child. Charles Meldrum faces arraignment for reckless and DUI driving after a collision with a parked car. A parolee girl, 20, was picked up for investigation after suspicious behavior at a gasoline station. Aden school reported a break in with desk items stolen including pencils and a letter opener.
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Patrick Martin
Collins
City Water Department
Edward Joy
Broad and
East Bridge Streets
Jack Jensen
Faesler Avenue
R. D
Elyria
Henry W. Ault
Checker
Leonard Muro
13Th Street
Westvenue
S Rl
Westheld State Reformatory
New York
W. O. McClellan
Anager
Aden
Scout Troop 147 Committee Elects Officers at Magyar Church
Committeemen of Scout Troop 147 met at the Magyar Evangelical and Reformed church to organize. Officers elected include Rev. L. G. Novak as chairman, Stephen Baksa as scoutmaster, Elton Becker as finance chairman, Stephen Bako as secretary, Lews Ignatz as outdoor chairman, and Julius Baksa as extension chairman. In the evening the group discussed forming an older-boy patrol and a potential softball team. The committee will reconvene Monday night with the older group to review plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church
L. G. Novak
Stephen Baksa
Elton Becker
Stephen Bako
Lews Ignatz
Julius Baksa
West River Road P T A Elects Officers
West River Road P T A holds its April meeting at Markley school. Officers named for the group include Iva Parks as president Kathryn Plas as vice president Betty Schmittzgen as secretary Geneva Nagy as treasurer. The session featured a musical program and committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West River Road
Markley
Else “Keller
PTA
Ways and
Day
Ted Strucs
Cancer Control
Irs
Iva Parks
Kathryn Plas
Betty Schmittzgen
Geneva Nagy
Barbara Loomis
Betty Findley
Ralph Yuhas
Sandra Laver
Carolin Rodman
Kaxas
Marc McHenry
Morris
Louise Amato
Norwalk
M P Zink
Elyria
A. P. Gabara
Alcatraz Gets New Warden as Swope Takes Charge
Edwin B. Swope iedar named warden of Alcatraz prison as James A. Johnston retires after 15 years of federal service. Johnston will become assistant to the Federal Prison Director with authority over west coast facilities. Robert P Hagerman will replace Swope at Englewood as head of the Correctional Institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwin B. Swope Iedar
Alcatrax Prison
Rock
San Francisco Bay
James A. Johnston
Federal Correctional Institutium
Englewood
Cello
Swope
Justice Department
Johnston
Forthcom-Ng
Tom C. Clark
James V. Bennett
Clark
Robert P Hagerman
Asnland
Enzie“wood
Death notices from Avon Lake and nearby areas
Edwin S. Nelson of Floralcourt mourns his brother in law Thomas Hoddick of Sandusky who died after a long illness. Hoddick worked 25 years as an inspector for Hartford Steam Boiler. Avon Lake widow Lauretia Krebs, 43, of Lear Road died after months of illness. Funeral services set at Lutz Funeral Home. Etta J Dollard 83 of Collins died after two years of illness. Survived by husband George P. and son Glen B. and six daughters. Funeral services planned with local pastors in Collins. burial in Collins Cemetery.
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Edwin S.nerson
Floralcourt
Thomas Hoddick
Sandusky
Hoddick
Elaria
Hartford
Lutz
Avon Lake
Lauretia Roze Krebs
Lear Road
George
Avon
Joan Bultz
Charles
Holy Trinity Church
Jean Ann
Julus
Aton
Wiliam
Hollywood
Fla
Elmer
Vermilion
Robert Westlake
Bedy
Burmeister Funeral Home
Holy Trinits Church
Joseph Euringer
St Teresa’s Church
Wakeman
Etta J. Dollard
Collins
Blissfield
Los Angeles
Cal
G. Jump
Salt Lake City
Lillian Gregory
Cleveland
J. W. Dippel
Norwalk
Dillard
F. K. Smyth
San Diego
Airs
James C. Haitle
Carmel
L. D
Man's body found hanging from tree in Lorain
The body of Lauro Tomasick, of 1678 East 33rd Street, Lorain, was found today hanging from a tree along the old Yellow Line right of way north of Route 24. Deputies said he left home April 11 to pick wildflowers and was not seen since. his body was taken to Swartz Funeral Home in Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauro Tomasick
East 33Rd Street
Lorain
Tomasick
Swartz
General Motors plant cited as Elyria expansion signal
Elyria welcomed General Motors Brown Lipe Chapin Division with open house planned and Governor Herbert praising Ohio growth. Aimed at boosting postwar jobs, the event featured remarks by local leaders, plant officials, and a host of GM executives noting improved conditions and investment in the region.
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United States
Willson
General Motors
Ohio
Thomas J Herbert
Fred J. Milligan
Commerce
Mallzan
Wilson
Brown-Lipe-Chapin
Elyria
Maesor Henry W. Auk
George S. Cole Jr
J. B. Johnson
Wilbur H. Gaston
Johnson
Gaston
Nervis Ryder
Chamber of Commerce
Chronicle-Telegram
William A. Lesth
First Congregational Church
Jim Armitage
Joe Baldies
Chamber
C. A. Michel
Guide Lamp
Anderson
Indiana
S. E. Skinner
Lansing
Michigan
F. &. Burke
Detroit
N. M Ross
Syracuse
New York
H M Hogan
R. E. Waldo
F. L. Burke
L A Lanning
Sandusky
R. E Burger
Ohio Public Service Company
Cleveland
D. O. Thomas
Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Company
M. P. Ferguson
Bendix Aviation Corporation
W. H. Houghton
H. C. Atkinson
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
C. C. Tulinghurst
Hughes, Hubbard and Ewing
Begin Clean Up Of Mud Filled Homes
Thousands of homeless residents along the Ohio River join a cleanup as floodwaters recede. About 600 workers helped Newport residents with sandbags and debris removal while merchants cleaned riverfront buildings. Damage expected in thousands, less than 1936 1937 floods. Ohio River stood at 63 feet and falling slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Newport
Ohio
Fi Knox
Camp Campbell
Wedding anniversary celebration at Elyria home
Henor Anniversaries honored Mr and Mrs Wise on their 25th wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs Walton on their 39th as family members gathered at Elyria. A sumptuous dinner was hosted by Mrs Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A Wee
Jane We
Elyria
Walter Walton
Eduard Knapp
Ms. Wise
Walton
Woman seeks divorce at the Court House over neglect and cruelty
Martha Lukesic of Lorain filed suit for divorce from Michael alleging neglect and cruelty. They married in 1941 and share one child. The report notes no further court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lukesic
Lorain
Michael
Belden Farm Bureau Meets Belden Community Council
Belden Farm Bureau Council 7 A met at the home of Mr. and Mrs Dwight Reisinger on Tuesday evening. Arthur Bennett presided as Mrs Henry Rising reported on the secretary's items and the Co op Yellow Sheet was discussed. Mandeville led a discussion on soil conservation citing N S Stanfield and the Friends of the Land chapter concept. The group reviewed The Great Invader Erosion and completed a soil saving questionnaire. Nearly all council members attended and baked Alaska along with coffee were served. Other news notes Bert Nesbett couple featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belden
Fred Reisinger
Alaska
Bert Nesbett
Automoile Workers Union authorizes Chrysler strike
The CIO United Automobile Workers Union board unanimously votes to strike 75,003 Chrysler workers if needed to win wage demands. The action follows a weeklong Dayton visit and family engagements, with other local notices noting hospital patient discharge and a newborn Micheal William in Medina area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Air
Marvin Ryder
Cincinnati
Robert Nesbett
Clayton Mole
Small Son
Medina Community Hospital
Micheal William
Autehol
Detroit
CIO
United Automobile Workers Union
Chrysier Corporation
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Charles E. Meldrum
Fifth Street
Middle Avenue
Tenth Street
Polee
William S. Perrine
Westavenue
Lucia E. Pintham
Lydia E. Pinkham
P.T.A
Stoke Newington
England
Cleveland St
E. Broad St
Hess & Hess
Gertrude
Rahl
Proudfoot
Alcatraz
Death Records
Laleetta Rose Krebs
Paras Furs
Elyria Fur Shop
Middle Ave
Wellington
CURA
Shepard
Barker St
Pheer
Cal Faith Ware Tech
Ave West
Henor
William Janke
Ridgeville
James Horn
Carl Rawson
Kaisercourt
Sheriffs Department
West Rambler Street
Janita Mahar
Russell
D. A. Cook
Mother
Broad St
Lincoln Theatre
Gerace A. Meyers
Friendly Service
Janmenacat Asd Cleaners
Rye Acy
Louis Garfieli
Kular
E. Bridge ST
West Ave
North ST
Chronicle Telegrem
Uze Strake
Carpenter
Angela DI Luciano
York
Castle
Second Street
Elyria, Ohio
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