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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1956
Page
10
Mrs. Zora Slay of 628 Wayne Street lost 360 dollars to two fast talking strangers in a confidence game. Police say she was the pigeon, manipulated by the pair who walked away with the money yesterday.
Elyria police recorded multiple traffic offenses including speeding violations in Lorain and Cleveland, license issues, and a taxi fare dispute. The report also notes a common confidence game about a found fortune and 4-H winners from Midview High School in a rural arts contest.
The page outlines a banknote scam where Mrs Slay was duped by two women who promised a share of an $800 windfall after cashing postal savings. It also lists funeral notices for J Burton Sackett 78, WELLINGTON resident Louis Ciazynski 81, and Lorain resident Catherine Maddalun 69 with service details and survivors.
County records show last month in Loraine County strong real estate activity with 732 city rate deeds, 693 mortgages totaling 5.15 million, and 465 city property cancellations. Several individuals faced fines for traffic and safety violations, including Robert Peters and John Rakoezy, while David McAuliff and John Roback had cases resolved or dismissed.
Elyria man Clarence H. Delamore 35 of Lake Avenue was charged with driving while intoxicated after an accident on Route 76 south of Kingsley Corners at 11 13 p m. He was fined 200 and costs, three days in jail, and had his license suspended for a year. His car rear ended Harold Schmidt 44 of Medina as he slowed for a road hazard. damage to both vehicles was moderate.
Robert P Graves 88 former Sheffield Lake councilman died at his home at 4532 East Lake Rd after a year of illness. He lived in Oakville Maryland Washington D C Cleveland and Sheffield Lake, worked as pioneer electrical appliance salesman and street car conductor. His wife Sarah survives. Friends may call at Reidy Scanlan Funeral Home St Tiain then services Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Wally J Ralph. Burial in Filmwood Cemetery.
A $35,000 masonry filling station is approved for construction at East River and East Bread Streets. Shell On Co. receives a building permit for a one story 45 by 68 foot structure. Permit issued today by the city building inspector's office.
In San Diego Navy officials report 2.5 to 5 percent of recruits fail to reach fifth grade level upon entry. Within seven weeks, about eight of ten with substandard education reach fifth grade level or better through progressive education and phonetic methods. Since 1981 more than 7,000 enlistees have graduated from accelerated reading schools at the center. Those who cannot pass after class instruction are discharged.
A partial notice lists individuals connected to Lorain licenses including Charles Edward Keller age 20 of Delaware Avenue Lorain Patricia Lions age 16 of Faghtn Street Lorain Rosesell Kastaff age 21 of Lorain sales-related action Ethie Gennett age 20 of Harriet Street Lorain.
Survivors include wife Mildred three sons Clark Albert and Les ie all of Ceylon two daughters Mrs Roy Haynes and Mrs Charles wander of Ceylon six grandchildren two great grandchildren three brothers and a sister. Rev A H Kehr to officiate Sunday at 230 p m EST at Hinman Funeral Home Berlin Heights burial in Peaks Cemetery Ceylon with K of P graveside service. Funeral home open after 7 pm today.
Frank Howe a 52 year old truck driver from Columbia Station suffered a ruptured ulcer while driving north of Toledo on Route MM. He pulled his rig to a service station where bystanders helped him from the cab and Toledo Flower Hospital reported him in good condition with a two week hospital stay planned.
Detroit liquor store owner Joseph Berman says a new in store camera is the best insurance against bad checks and underage buyers. He reports fewer shoplifters and young customers now avoid the store, noting one person refused to be photographed.
A baritone trio from She eet County 4-H Band won first place at Union High School Richland County in the District H Rural Arts and Recreation Activities Contest Heian Wise Belden Don Bin nie Eaton and Marie Wise will represent the eight county district in September at the Ohio 4H Club Congress in Columbus The congress draws about 90 4H ers from across the state Ruth Ann and Linda Sooy of Penfield placed in the top five in the vocal selections for 16 or more Thomas Jordan and Lois Finkel Huntington participated in the annual Safety Talk Contest held during the same event.
A daughter to Mr and Mrs Donald Folley R D 1 Chest Ridge a son to Mr and Mrs Jos Baksa Grafton a daughter to Mr and Mrs Glenn Vaupel 480 Rosalee Ave and a son to Mr and Mrs Malcolm McDonald 327 Cambridge Ave announced by Area Hospital News.
Amherst Hospital and several named residents including Mrs. Charles Williams of Lorain and Mrs. Waller Casada of Oberlin appear in a community address listing. The document lists multiple Amherst Lorain and Oberlin households with full street details and family members.
Divorce actions filed in Probate Court involve Julia Mudrich and several others. Cases list marriages dating from 1943 to 1952 with charges of neglect and cruelty amid settlements and estates tied to decedents. Multiple plaintiffs and defendants reside across Lorain and Oberlin areas with numerous listed addresses.
Lorain County Board of Education heard C A Gibbons report 14 unfilled positions, 12 in elementary and 2 in high schools, as part of a budget and staffing update. The board approved a revised quarter four budget of 20 277.50 and noted shifts in supervisory staff and office space plans.
C A Gibbons Lorain County schools superintendent told the county Board of Education that a state licensing program for school bus drivers will start October 1 instead of September. Drivers will not face the stricter tests until their current chauffeur licenses expire, allowing re licensure over three years. The change includes a physical exam and a rigorous driving and traffic law test under the State Highway Safety Department to protect school children.
The notice lists numerous births with parents and addresses across the city including Mitton Davis 3107 Cromwell Ave Rudolph Mavor 2237 East 32nd St Williamy Raines 1694 Elfreda Ave Leonard Wyvill 2349 East 37th St Edward Saunders 1840 Sandleywood Dr Sheffield Lake and others such as T Zappa 3130 Garheld Blvd L Ritenaur 1350 West 33rd St Margaret Cordova 245 East Ave Art E Pershing 716 Kansas Ave Harry Whiaker 2951 Gregus Ave M Brumback 1005 West 1th St Harley Stursa 1016 Flyria Ave Money Gamnes 3709 Circleton Ave Lous Molnar 306 Connecticut Ave B Spears 2843 West River Rd Elynaohn Albert 124 1 2 East Lake Rd Vermilion J Karmogiannis 187 East 1st St Wallam Adler 1219 West Tilt St John Bayle 225 California Aves Francis Garza 1825 East 32nd St Myrna Sullinger 1049 Ninth Sts Cy Shabdue Moon Rd Avon Arnald Mainer 2436 Oakdale Aves George Vo Northam 1235 Second St
Claxton Fisher sues Clarence and Elsie Peabody and Ruby Jones for 2247 dollars on a remodeling contract and seeks foreclosure of a mechanic's lien. Faye Demos seeks divorce from Robert citing neglect and cruelty. they married in 1931 and have two children. James Rigo sues Catherine for divorce on neglect. Four divorce cases due yesterday. several dismissed. Laura Morse granted divorce from Edward for neglect and cruelty with a 1500 dollar settlement.
A pair of visitors from Elyma reported their Burtington suits missing from the trunk of their car in Saratoga Springs. Valued at over 300 dollars, the owners said the garment loss occurred after they parked on Cedar Street following visits around the county.
Sheffield Lake man James G. Werner was fined 325 plus costs after being found guilty of driving without a valid license in Elyria Municipal Court. Co-defendant Wayne C. King had charges dismissed. Werner testified the trucks, displaying identical plates, were used for hauling gravel for personal home projects and not on highways.
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