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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1959
Page
10
Lorain County Welfare Dept finances are reviewed with Elyria’s operating costs discussed. County Director Pring explains relief funding, future county requests, and a 25 percent city share under the proposed contract as committee chairs plan further action.
Court filings include suit by Charles Fr Sheeds against Walter Dobbeck for nine thousand six hundred thirty four dollars with foreclosure sought on property bought for eleven thousand two hundred dollars. Nil Morrin granted no divorce from Dick on neglect grounds. Multiple separations involve Charles Useltan against Maime Rae Mare Walters and James Hoyee A King against Sheridan Dianne Me Fleas. City budget debates discuss 25 percent security, potential department setup, and costs exceeding forty thousand dollars yearly. Welfare committee reviews aim to prune relief rolls with illegitimate children cases around ninety cases noted.
In Memoriam notices honor late spouses and family members with personal recollections and prayers. Messages from surviving relatives recall shared years, enduring love, and the hope of reunion beyond death, mentioning anniversaries and enduring memories.
Philip Kovacs wins the Pack Pinewood Derby at St Dude School with Dennis Atkins placing near the top. Winners listed include Brice Shuffstal David Verhortt Michael Sherman Tat Day Jordaanes Porvell and others with Bud Verhoff and John Mall Tack Sherry noted as starters.
City Recreation announces final rehearsal for the Around the World dance revue set for tomorrow morning from 9 to 14 30 at Eastern Heights School. Charles Hoagland, recreation director, said students from city centers will perform. Revue scheduled for next Thursday at 7 30 pm at Eastern Heights School.
Obituaries list Alvin L. Nelson 42 of Lorain with funeral in Mt. Zion Church and several survivors. Reports cover Lorain County Child Welfare advisory subcommittees, personnel changes, and upcoming meetings. Other items include Albert Eckler funeral details, Susie Belle Grant death, Peter Tymkiewicz obituary, and infant Robert Griffin death with burial plans.
Cub Scouts of Pack 125 in Illyria Township will plant evergreen trees as an Arbor Day project at Maplewood School. A rummage sale is set for May 12 at Elyria Grange to raise funds, with proceeds benefiting the pack treasury.
A list of license applicants from Lorain County includes Robert Lows Pincurn, 21, of 281 Mast Sis St Lotam laborer. Betty Agnes Milicic, 19, of 677 Cage Rab Avon. Leoraard Whip, 35, San Diego California office clerk. Ruth BE Caddick, 29, B.D. 1 Obertin Walter FL Dagil, 40, BD. 2 Oberlin farmer. Deratette jKolona, 3%, of 4 Biyria Ave. Robert Karl Becker, 20, of 205 Rast doth St Lora state clerk. Donna GC Woaiak, 19, of 1121 West 13th St Lorain. Robert Crubackowild, 27, Toledo fireman. Janet Wise, 1, Bellevue.
An estate appraised at 36797 was left by Frances S Bernier of Elberta Reach who died Dec 18 according to an inventory filed in Trabate Court. It lists securities at 22510 real estate at 101250 and the balance in cash and personal property. John Stickney is executor.
A string of birth notices from area hospitals lists newborns to families in North Ridgeville Lorain and nearby towns. Names and addresses accompany each entry reflecting a busy maternity area with multiple welcomed additions.
Allen A son to Mr and Mrs Charles Raney Band Rd Thram Bradford 2108 Holly Wool Ave Miss Martha Setko Wic Pardee Wadsworth Mrs Oeernte Parker and daughter 24 Raver St Wakeman
A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Robert Repko at 1342 West 3th Street. Other listed births include Mrs Oral O Dell and daughter 2729 Fackler Ave Elyria. Mrs Harold LaCourse and son Nakomis Park Vermilion. Jota Jackson 1625 East 20th Street. Mrs Michael Vidovich and son W228 Willow Dy. Mrs Teddie Hamilton 3882 Woodford Ave. Mrs John Koesel and son 402 West 28th Street. Mrs Wester Flores V4 East 2th Street.
Readable fragments list residents and addresses in Amherst Lorain and Vermilion areas including Mrs. John Wallace 3708 West Lake Road Lorain and George Yates R D 2 with references to 113 West Buckeye Street Amherst. Other names include Clarence Cornelius 135 Walnut Drive and Robert Griffith 1302 Roland Drive Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Robert D. Putnam, a Port Clinton High School senior, earned the highest score among 90 top regional science test takers to win a spot at the first national Youth Conference on the Atom in Atlantic City. Sponsored by Ohio Edison, the Vermilion trip accompanies Putnam with Port Clinton teacher G A Shively.
George A. Cervone filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court an injunction against William and Marian Spencer of Oberlin to stop construction of a garage that allegedly violates building restrictions in the College Park Allotment. The suit seeks restraining orders as the 20 foot setback rule from the dwelling may be breached.
Health bargains on health supplies in supermarkets or mail order houses may sound real but they may backfire. If what you buy isn’t really needed you waste money and may pay extra risking your health. Buy only as prescribed by a physician and from a registered pharmacist for top quality care.
Ross Herrick chief engineer of Lorain Telephone Co spoke at a Vermilion Power Squadron dinner on marine radio range problems equipment and emergency use. He demonstrated ship to shore hookups with slides of lake freighters and vessels and stressed tuning to the emergency channel at all times. Separately local arrests and incidents were noted including a stop sign violation and a bicycle theft as part of the meeting coverage.
Elyria police report a motorcycle fire with a youth burned on the right hand. Fire crews used a foam extinguisher after an electrical short ignited leaking gas and the tank, causing substantial bike damage. Thomas G. Barley Jr. pled guilty to driving the wrong way on a one way street with a small fine and costs. Robert J. Matovich, charged with speeding on Middle Ave, pleaded guilty and paid fines and costs. The injured rider was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital and released.
Andrew J. Werner 72 of 156 Warren Ave pleads guilty to a stop sign violation with a $5 fine and costs. Lorne F. Alexander 18 of 644 Abbe Rd pleads guilty to operating an unsafe vehicle and driving without a license with $10 fines on each count. Lowell P. Culders Martinsville Ind charged with a traffic light violation fails to appear forfeits $25 bond. Willie Harris 24 of 312 16th St pleads guilty to driving without a license with $20 fine and costs. Stanley R. Bank 339 North Olive St charged with driving left of center on Rt 301 Wednesday by the State Highway Patrol pleads guilty with fines. Jack T. Ludwick 30 Masury Ohio charged with following too closely on the Ohio Turnpike today fails to appear forfeits $20 bond. Johnny B. Carr 26 of 11 Chestnut St pleads guilty to assault and battery with a $10 fine and costs.
After a year as cadet dispatcher at the Elyria Post, Sheldon Walker transfers to patrolman training in Columbus beginning April 6 for 14 weeks. Robert Lawrence, 22, of North Lawrence takes over as cadet dispatcher at Elyria.
A rubbish fire yesterday afternoon burned about 50 square feet of grass at the rear of the Joseph M. Killiany Jr property 366 Marseilles Ave and spread onto adjoining property as firefighters contained the blaze.
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