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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1975
Page
6
Obituaries report the deaths of Charles H. Plas 74 of La Grange formerly Elyria Memorial Hospital engineer, Frances Fazey 54 Wooster, Edna M. Bailey 90 Elyria since 1958, and other local residents. Funeral arrangements note Lorain and Lorain County venues with details on survivors and services.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Dale Livingston 46 died of a heart attack Friday at 10 p.m. on duty at Offutt AFB Omaha after three years there. Born in Portsmouth and a 1964 Ohio University graduate, he served in Vietnam and leaves wife Venera, three children and his parents in Newark. Surviving also are two daughters and a son at military and civilian schools. Burial plans and memorials to Ohio Masonic Home.
Mrs. Carl E. Hollup 82 of 7328 Case Rd North Ridgeville died yesterday at home after a brief illness Born in Grafton she lived in Elyria most of life She was member of St Jude Church St Jude Altar and Rosary Society Ladies Auxiliary Knights of St John Catholic Sunshine Club Survived by husband two daughters Lillian Chapin Elyria and Eileen Bashak North Ridgeville granddaughter one sister Theresa Wisner Elyria Services at Bogner Funeral Home North Ridgeville with rosary by Ladies Auxiliary at 7 pm tonight and 11 am tomorrow at St Peter Church North Ridgeville Burial in St Peter Cemetery Lorain Services tentatively set for Wednesday.
The Friends of Harbour Town 1837 awarded two individuals at their second annual dinner. Richard Poyer of Berea and Robert Bailey of Vermilion were chosen from six nominees for contributions to the Harbour Town 1837 concept. Poyer, a Vermilion High School graduate, works for Scott Kluth Schaefer and Associates and serves on the Harbour Town Review Board.
Tom Sawyer Bailey of Vermilion Hardware and vice president of the Friends of Harbour Town receives recognition along with a wide mix of nominees. Awards go to Lorain Telephone Co. for exterior bush features, Cargo Warehouse and Harbour Town Music Center for interiors, and several homes for best exteriors. Special honors go to St Mary Church for interior remodeling and to Theodore Wakefield and the Lorain County Regional Planning Commission for support.
In Olmsted Falls and Toledo a total of 27 bands and 29 choirs earned top ratings to reach the state finals. Winners at Olmsted Falls High include Wellington with excellent band notes and Olmsted Falls with superior in band and choir. Also honored were Brookside High School superior in band, Lorain Catholic superior in choir, and Sandusky St Mary superior in choir. At Sylvania High, Berea High School earned superior in band and choir, Elyria earned band and choir, and North Olmsted earned superior in band.
Six Elyrians will join about 3,000 bicycle riders in the 14th annual Tour of the Scioto River Valley on May 10 and MW.
Elyria police charged two men with driving while intoxicated over the weekend. William Allen, 56, of 13668 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, was cited at 11:15 p.m. after his vehicle collided with another on Rt. 57 at Cleveland Street and left the scene before being turned over to officers by passing motorists. Marvin J. Paka, 23, of 149 David Dr, Apt. C-7, was cited at 11:28 p.m. after police observed him run a red light and weave on West River Road near Midway Mall. Elements note Allen’s incident followed a long road tour event and involved authorities near the Ohio State Capitol region.
Police logged a string of 2 to 3 car crashes at intersections including Abbe Road with Cleveland Street and Middle Avenue with Barres Lane with no injuries. Theft reports included two table lamps and a mirror from Patricia Sowell and a camping trailer from Lloyd H Burden plus items valued over 150 from A J Paneling Lorain. Debris incidents and investigations were noted across West River Road Olive Street and other streets.
A sofa fire at 501 East Ave yesterday night caused heavy smoke and a quick blaze. Fire crews found seven large planters with marijuana plants up to two feet tall in a closet, under a fluores cent light, and occupants were not home. Estimated damage stood around 350 dollars as investigators pursued the cause, suspected to be careless smoking.
A Grafton Township man, 21, Dave L. Coan of 261 Eaton Blvd, was arrested at his home at about 4 a.m. after speeding past Lorain County Sheriff's deputies on Route 57 and leading them on a chase through Carlisle and Eaton townships. He faces charges of speeding fleeing a police officer and reckless operation.
An Elyria youth identified as 18 year old Alan R. Miller of 163 Denison Ave was charged with possession of marijuana after police stopped his car for rear red tail lights. A passenger in the vehicle was reportedly found with marijuana.
Charles D. Piazza, 29, of Elyria, among 12 arrested in a theft of a truckload of blue jeans from a Cincinnati stockyard. Others include eight Cleveland area men and three from Covington Kentucky. Charged with aiding and abetting and possession of stolen property. The truck was stolen from Southern Railroad stockyard and found later in Twinsburg with part of cargo unrecovered. Potential penalties include up to 10 years in prison and a $5000 fine. Piazza released on $5000 bond after appearance. arraignment set for April 25.
Rep. John Ashbrook R Johnstown will open the Huron County Humanities Group discussion series on the U S Constitution in Norwalk May 19 at St Pauls High School. The two year bicentennial program will study the Constitution and related papers with small discussion groups to follow and an organizational meeting at 8 tonight in Norwalk City Council Chambers.
The city sanitation department begins a two week rubbish cleanup starting today. Residences west of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks are asked to place trash in containers only and use no loose debris for collection.
North Olmsted youth among suspects questioned after Friday night assault at Lawson’s store parking lot. John Sperber, 20, hospitalized with head wound and thigh hip cuts, released from Fairview General Hospital. Five or six attackers fled on bicycles after stabbing with a knife and beating Sperber. no arrests yet.
About 150 Ohio Jaycees attended the regional Spring meeting yesterday afternoon at the Holiday Inn. James Seymour was elected regional national director for the coming year. John Davis, outgoing director from Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Jaycees, presided and received an honorary lifetime membership. Awards included most improved chapter to Avon Lake Jaycees and most improved district to Frank Pawlikowski of Lorain County. Ken Hall received an administrative assistant award. State office candidates spoke. Ohio Jaycees president Wer dell Richardson attended. Lorain Erie Medina Summit counties are represented.
Norwalk reports Jeannine Doris South, 46, of 61 W Main St, has joined Huron County Prosecuting Attorney William Owens as paralegal to handle criminal cases involving welfare support and consumer fraud. She previously served in the state Attorney General's office and in Norwalk attorney offices. Reeves, 19, of 45Fluen St, moves from Owens's office to Juvenile Court Judge Thomas Heydinger's office.
Spencer Robert Hoff man of Huntington Township earned the Black River Future Farmers of America Star Chapter Farmer title at the annual Parent Member banquet. His brother Mark Yourich received the chapter beef award. Lori Richards named new FFA queen, succeeding Patti Richards, with Rodenberger cited for contributions and Rod Twining as the crowner.
An Elyria man, Buster D. Akers, 23, was charged with felonious assault after allegedly threatening a patron at Sam's Ramble Inn with a gun. Police responded to the tavern on Broad Street where a 33 caliber revolver was seen in the premises. Akers was held by city authorities as the investigation continued.
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