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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1961
Page
13
Three women, Mrs Walter Ashley 28 Judith Becker 20 and Mrs Albert Becker 61, suffered scrapes and bruises in a two car collision at Reid Ave and West 22nd St all treated at St Joseph Hospital and released. Becker driving across Reid Ave failed to stop at 22nd St stop sign blocked by a bread truck. No arrest.
The Carlisle Sallies 4H Club at West Carlisle met with Kathy Chaplar Kathy Sikora and Joan giving demonstrations. With advisers Mrs. Sikora and Mrs. Burrer the group planned the mothers tureen and set a dues deadline. The Lorain Country Fair booth was discussed and Mrs. Burrer and her new daughter were given a gift. Refreshments were served by Kathy Sikora Chaplar and Marilyn and Pat OConnor.
Huron County Sheriff s Department summoned 44 prospective jurors for the common pleas court on August 21. From Greenwich arrived Barbara Elsase Robert L Mills Reo E Jones Kenneth Fishbaugh Gordon Barre and Bonadine Foster. Norwalk locations list multiple residents including Lonnie Caudill Lois Baum Virginia Newberger Christine Cormwell Berlyn Bretermuts Carolyn Richards and others.
Alayion W. Mofiner, 29, of 113 Pirkvyiew Ct, was charged with driving while intoxicated after his auto wove on West River Street near Foster Avenue at 2:50 AM. Police say Hoffner’s car zigzagged toward officers, failing a field sobriety test and showing a strong odor of alcohol.
The Randow Trio of the Eastern Bible Institute will perform at the Midview Assembly of God Sunday at 11 a.m. during the Worship Service. The two members also belong to the institute's Evangelic Choir touring through the coming season.
Dominic T. Galanic of Amherst pleaded to contest an improper left turn and was found guilty with a $15 fine. Toombs N. Hillman of Norwalk faced speeding charges with a $310 fine, tests and a $5 suspended penalty.
Oberlin City Council will consider leasing city property to provide parking for a proposed $400,000 shopping center between South Main and South Pleasant. Councilman James F Long proposes tearing down a brick storage building but leaving the city jail standing and a 15 year lease to a food chain contingent on sufficient parking.
Six white youths were jailed after a fight with a group of Negro youths on Oakwood Avenue in Lorain. The men identified were Edward Zilko Carl Lazevich Edward Suleski Wayne Fazekas Thomas Breno and Michael Bazsoki all ages 18 to 20. They were charged with intoxication after challenging the other group to a fight at 2 a.m. on Oakwood near 28th Street. the Negro youths fled before police arrived.
A car was demolished and a house trailer twisted on Route 250 at Route 117 south of Milan when the trailer left the road and whipped around and the car brakes locked. The driver Albert Brock of 700 Brook Park Road Cleveland escaped injury.
In Moscow Khrushchev and Italian Premier Fanfani discuss Berlin status with the Soviet leader stressing negotiation as the path, stating talks are opportune and possible. Western diplomats expect delays until West German elections and the Communist party congress pass. Khrushchev reiterates a year end peace treaty goal without an ultimatum.
Oberlin William P. Davis of Glenhurst Dr announces candidacy for another city council term. Lysle K. Butler, Oberlin College physical education professor, also enters the race along with several incumbents seeking re election. Others decide not to run again while new candidates include Don J. Pease and Dr Charles E. Wigton among others.
Edward Lichtenberg of Grafton, a clarinetist, was left off the local area musicians list slated to play with the All Ohio Boys Band at the Ohio State Fair. He will serve for the third year in succession on the band.
Mrs. Exleen Rich of 121 Crestline Dr Elyna Township reported to the sheriff that vandals damaged lawn chairs toppled a picnic table and stools and pulled up flowers Wednesday night at the residence.
All factory built homes move toward mass production despite codes and union opposition. Seven manufacturers push into the East Midwest Southwest and Far West. Homes arrive in two to four factory pieces and are fully finished including plumbing and wiring. Financing is consolidated into one loan with minimal on site work.
The Secret Service seeks new agents under 30 who are fluent in Spanish French Russian Japanese Polish or Portuguese and meet standard requirements. Native fluency may waive the usual college degree. initial pay is 5355 a year with potential rise to 6235 after a year. Foreign language skills can accelerate overseas postings and White House detail assignments.
A $1,000 check to Terminal Ready Mix Co used to pay material bought by John Spadafore of S and O Contractors was claimed bad by recipient Donald Plumley, 28, at Municipal Court, police reported today.
Donald A. Reed, 27, of 133 Yunker Court, and William A. Darby, 21, of 102 East Main Street LaGrange, face charges for speeding. Reed was arrested by the Ohio State Patrol Tuesday at 10 30 p m on Lake Avenue between Evra and Griswold Roads and will appear in Elyria Municipal Court. Darby was charged with speeding Wednesday at 7 05 a m on Route 301 south of Route 10 and will appear in court Monday. Lee E. Thomas, 45, of 5201 Clifton Avenue Lorain, was cited for running a red light at Lak s Avenue and Route 254 Tuesday at 8 15 p m.
Ada B. McAvoy formerly Ada B. Kinsman of West Liberty Vermilion has been granted a divorce from W Mervin McAvoy of Reno Nevada in Erie County Court. She is restored to her former name Ada B. Kinsman. Robert S. McLane of Milan filed suit for divorce from Mary Alice McLane with minor in care of Joseph P. Sei ert of Milan.
Miss Variene Rubshire of Vermilion is among eight finalists in the first annual queen of queens contest at the Ohio State Fair on August 25. Rubshire represents the Vermilion Business and Industrial Association in the statewide pageant featuring 55 contestants from community festivals and fairs.
UPI-Live stock data shows mixed cattle and hog prices in Cleveland. Various grades of hogs, steers, heifers, cows, bulls, calves, and sheep listing price ranges and market movement.
UPI reported cash grain rates with No 2 soft red wheat at 1.58 to 1.63, No 2 soft white at 1.72 to 1.89, No 2 yellow corn around 1.07 to 1.08, No 2 white oats 0.68 to 0.89, and No 1 yellow soybeans about 2.60 to 2.64. Market notes reflect regional pricing differentials for futures trading and cash exchanges.
Washington officials discuss invoking the trading with the enemy act to halt remaining U S Cuban commerce. The plan targets Fidel Castro after he failed to respond to demands over a hijacked Eastern Air Lines plane. Only food exports to Cuba and tobacco imports remain, valued at about 50 million dollars yearly. Kennedy hesitated, but mounting Congress pressure after the plane attempt could push toward a full embargo by end of the Inter American Economic Conference in Uruguay.
Public sale and divorce notices list property in Lorain County Ohio with Sheriff Smith overseeing auctions. Notices include a 1961 tax and foreclosure sale of Brentwood Lake Village real estate with appraised value 18600 and terms cash, plus a separate Sheffield Township parcel sale and a divorce petition filed by Ora Mae Ebers, with hearings set for September 1961.
Girl Scout Troop 243 in Carlisle organized into three patrols at a meeting at Mrs. John Varga's home. Christine Moen Carol Weber and Vicki Smith were named patrol leaders. dues include optional junior high uniform with white blouse and dark green skirt. Weekly meetings Wednesdays 4 to 5 15 in Varga's basement Yonkers Court. The troop will study ballroom dancing with Betty Bishop School to earn the Cancer proficiency badge while Housekeeping badge work continues. A picnic and swimming party is set for August 16 in Brentwood. each girl must bring a signed permit slip, available from Mrs. Roger Anderson or Mrs. Varga.
Boy Scout Troop 438 announces a two part paper drive in South Amherst. On Wednesday they will cover West Main to Estate on the west side and East Main to Kenwood on the east side, guided by traffic lights. Donations may be made by contacting troop chairman Luther Patterson Telegraph Road. The troop committee meets last Monday each month, announced by Warren Krieg institutional representative. Troop 438 is sponsored by American Legion Post 197.
Court notice for Lorain County Ohio announces a sheriff sale of parcel 153 Taft Avenue Elyria described as Lot 28 to 54 in Mendelson Subdivision, frontage 40 feet, depth 105 feet. Property appraised at 10000 dollars with cash sale terms and two thirds bid requirement.
A fragmented August 4 1964 loss and found notice from Elyria Ohio items include vague references to glass, a tag, a reward offer and assorted stray words. The readable text mentions addresses near North Litchfield and River and Furnace areas with assorted prices and berries.
A long entry lists multiple real estate transfers across Lorain and Elyria areas. Buyers include individuals and firms such as William Dale, Clara Jean Devers, Anthony J. and Gisela Murello, Lloyd F and Evelyn King, and Lee Investment Co. Inc. Sublets span Eaton Homes Subn in Eaton Township, Avon Lake, Avon Lake Beachwood Estates, and Lorain areas with sublots numbered in dozens, reflecting varied parcel changes and county land activity.
Nearby market prices list apples beans blueberries cabbage carrots celery lettuce and more with 16 qt bushels 24 qt pkgs 16 qt baskets and other sizes. Prices range from 40 cents to about 2.40 per unit with items including Red Birds Transparents Green Beans wax beans cabbage radish lettuce cucumbers tomatoes and related produce.
U S Department of Agriculture notes consumer grade poultry eggs for northern Ohio retailers. Describes white and brown eggs, grade standards, weight categories, and market pricing indicators. Highlights include lay and production notes for consumer use and retailer guidance.
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