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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1966
Page
10
In a Thursday Senate address Senator Young described Lake Erie as a primeval swamp, asserting its conditions and history to argue for policy changes. The remarks framed the lake as an ancient, undeveloped area to support his stance.
UPI report notes Senator Stephen M. Young and others blame Detroit River and Cuyahoga River pollution for lake contamination. Lake Erie fisheries suffer 45 percent drop as industrial waste, oil slicks, and debris fill the waterway.
The family of the late Kermit Dobbs expresses sincere appreciation for care and comfort shown by friends neighbors and well wishers during illness and the loss of their husband and father. Thanks are extended to the Cuecy Funeral Home Dr C J Cooley and Je Hoffman for support.
In memoriam notes recalling a loved one with religious imagery and affectionate phrases. The text implies a memorial date around April and mentions family, faith, and longing to be reunited with the departed.
Club 18 of Birmingham Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets Monday at 8 p m at Mrs Thomas Purcell home. Members will craft cancer seep age pads and continue local service activities carried on by the former Birmingham auxiliary.
A daughter to Mr and Mrs J Robert Brehm 323 Concord Ave a son to Mr and Mrs Tim Sid Condrady RD 2 Oberlin a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clifford Church 290 Eaton Blvd Grafton Lester Knapp 222 West Bridge Rd a son to Mr and Mrs Paul Tillman 166 Beebe Ave
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs I Sadore Lichtsien at 19 South avenue drive in Norwalk. The brief notice records a new arrival for the Fisher Titus hospital area community.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Sexstel la at 925 West 2nd Street Lorain. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coffey at 219 Thelma Drive Sheffield Lake.
At Amherst Hospital on Wednesday a son was born to Mr. and Mrs Elmer Zimmerman of 1844 Washington Ave Lorain. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs Larry Fihrman of 42 Cleveland Street. Dennis George is listed at 1376 Madison Ave Lorain.
Avon Lake police detained a Gary Indiana teen pair after a car theft probe. Patrolman Thomas Quinn stopped the vehicle on South Pont Dr after a traffic violation. The auto, registered locally, could not be traced, and Gary authorities were alerted about the 1 year old suspect and burglaries link.
Lorain County Probate Court records reveal Sheffield Lake resident attorney Jacob Levin died January 1 1965 leaving an estate appraised at 549992 with securities 348995 and real estate chiefly in Sheffield Lake 171545 Bequests total 5000 include 1500 to Lorain Community Hospital 1500 to Lorain Jewish Welfare Fund 1000 to Agudath B'nai Israel Congregation Lorain and 500 each to City of Sheffield Lake and Hebrew University Jerusalem The remainder goes to widow Myrtle and their three children executrix Mrs Levin named.
The Coast Guard temporarily stops accepting new Coast Guard Reserve enlistment applications due to long waiting lists. Applications already in progress will stay in order, with earliest dates prioritized as lists are reduced to a manageable number.
The Postal Savings System is abolished and no new deposits or accounts will be opened. Depositors with savings certificates should withdraw as soon as possible, with interest draws on anniversary dates. Unpaid deposits after June 20, 1967 may be transferred to a Treasury trust fund but remain payable upon proper claims.
The Interior Department, alarmed by a 1 million dollar yearly alligator poaching racket, urged Congress to broaden the federal criminal code to all regions and grant wardens arrest, search, and seizure powers. Alligator hides fetch high prices, spurring violations of state protections as gators are listed as endangered.
Franklin T Shick of 511 Atalon Dr Grafton was indicted by the grand jury on two counts of traffic manslaughter and released on a 2000 bond pending arraignment before Loram County Common Pleas Judge LeRoy F Kelly. The February 11 Rt 2 near Durkee Rd crash killed two occupants of the other car Kenneth Lyczkowski 17 of 310 East River St and Paulette Babcock 16 of 219 Samuel St were the deceased.
Mrs. John F. Kennedy flew in from London to New York at the close of a European vacation. The former first lady's arrival capped a lengthy journey with stops abroad and social engagements.
The forecast calls for considerable cloudiness across Ohio with occasional showers or thundershowers mainly in the south today and tonight. Highs range from the upper 50s in the northeast to the 60s in the southwest, with lows from the 50s in the south to the 40s in the north. For Saturday through Thursday temperatures are expected to be 3-7 degrees below normal with highs around 65 in Cleveland and 71 in Cincinnati and lows near 42 to 49, while rainfall totals 0.5 to 1 inch on most days.
The hospital discharged multiple individuals from Lorain, Grafton, Elyria, and surrounding areas. Names include Thomas W. Anderson, Oleta C. Ball, Virgil Boyd, Dr. Richard W. Burger, Mark A. Drake, Bertha L. Larkin, Neil A. Lewis, Dianna L. Miller, Mary A. Kontos, and others with addresses across Hartford Drive, Meadowbrook, Avon Belden, and East Erie avenues.
A list shows admissions or registrations for Oberlin Allen on Tuesday. Names and addresses appear for individuals including Mrs Foster at 18 Edison St and Mrs Lloyd Goodwin, along with multiple others across Wakeman Elyria Wellington and Kipton areas with street addresses.
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple names with partial street addresses across Amherst Lorain Elyna and related areas. Readable entries include Joseph Sliman Ralph Rovere and Charles Thompson with partial locations such as Telegraph Rd North Ridge Rd and 14 Marcy Tr.
Russ Davies visited last week while Budny an ad composer at Hackensack Record called by his mother Mrs Joseph Budny who underwent surgery at Elyria Memorial Hospital. The piece notes Hackensack residents Keyes and family praise for timely actions and May birthday wishes, urging voters to participate in the May primary.
A 30s year old Krepps of 610 Dewey Road is held on drunken driving and hit and run charges after a car fire on East 28th Street near Broadway. He allegedly tipped a sedan and pulled a man from the blaze before being taken to St. Joseph Hospital for minor injuries.
Romoser, acting building inspector, topped the list in a Civil Service examination for a $7 500 a year post. He was the sole other candidate, Robert Williams, who is presently an assistant. The mayor appointed Romoser to the post with top marks and the ceremony was announced today.
Romoser scores 86.4 with 14.4 veteran’s credit to lead Lorain building inspector’s exam and will be certified in about ten days. Williams to be named assistant. Romoser, ex seventh ward councilman, succeeds the late Jay Boey, and has 35 years in tender and building supply work. In a separate test, firefighter Raymond Crawford tops with 71.42 for a new fire department mechanic role.
Names and addresses of medical staff listed for area hospitals on page 24. The roster includes Orville RUNKLE Janet, Kathryn MOORE, plus multiple doctors and residents such as George GARDNER and Raymont MITCHELL. Listings show street addresses in Le Roy, Lodi, LaGrange, Forest, and nearby towns.
A listing of residents includes Rosella Adelman Ned Schnee Bertha Pool Dorothy Borrows Mrs Berg Wheldon Sandra Rickley Florence Kuhlman Ruth Brown Mary Jane Riegel Eleanor Stutsman Nelonis Wyben Singer Terry Weaver Louis White Lennis Jenkins Alice McClanahan and Donald Lerer Willard in Cleveland New London and Bellevue areas.
Spencer Black River District proposes Title I and Title II funded remedial reading and mathematics courses for grades 1 through 8 this summer. Executive head Thomas Bangert told the board he will seek Columbusapproval, with $23.60 Title I and $2,109 Title II funds expected. Classes run seven weeks from mid June through July for students needing extra study. Washington
Paul Horn performs the oboe with the St Louis Symphony Orchestra in a concert in St Louis. The event showcases Horn’s woodwind skills and the ensemble’s classical display.
Sophomore HI-VY sponsors a Jungle dance at the Elyria YMCA featuring jungle-themed decorations. Door prizes include a live baby alligator and several surprise textures. Music by "The Mioulemen" will set the mood for the event.
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