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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1969

Page

6

Death notices for Megyesy,Eglinski and Kehl in Lorain and North Ridgeville

Memorial services and funerals are announced for Mrs. Helen Megyesy 74 of Lorain with services at Magyar United Church of Christ and Hungarian Reformed United Church of Christ, burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Also listed are obituaries for Emma Eglinski 67 of Lorain with services in Lorain and burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, and Lynn P. Kehl 32 of North Ridgeville with tentative services and multiple relatives named.

Helen Megyesy St. Lorain Bela P. Bacso Magyar United Church of Christ Elyria Emil Dovala Kalman Toth Elmwood Cemetery Lorain Megyesy St. Joseph Hospital Emma Eglinski 26Th St Kenosha Memorial Hospital Kenosha Wis Eglinski South Range Mich Golden Agers Alex Joseph Bernice) Rober James Edna) Scott John Norma) Glenn Gallipolis Theresa Graziani Margaret Clayton Fred Srdan James Massa John R. Devin William J. Bullock Christ United Methodist Church Ridge Hill Memorial Park Lynn P. Kehl Center Ridge Rd North Ridgeville Bogner Lynn Elyria Memorial Hospital Medina Donavon Kehl David Lee Todd Cheryl Harold Kehl Louise Morse Ida Post Wilcox School

Two Wellington Men Injured In Route 301 Crash

Walter L. Akers 23 of 230 North Main Street drove the car that failed to negotiate a curve on Diagonal Road two miles south of Route 301. Akers was treated for facial and chest cuts and cited for reckless operation. Donald L. Davis 21 of 115 High Street was treated for lip and arm cuts before being released. The vehicle left the road, hit a ditch and a culvert, and was demolished.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Walter L. Akers North Main St Elyria Memorial Hospital Donald L. Davis High St Rt. 301 Akers

Stereo stolen from Elyria apartment

A portable stereo record player valued at 100 dollars was stolen from Karen Denver's apartment at 310 Oberlin Rd. while she vacationed in California. A friend who last checked the house on Saturday reported the theft to police.

Elyria California Karen Denver Oberlin Rd Friend

Card of Thanks for Clara Yourkevitch and others

The families express heartfelt thanks for flowers sympathy and support during illness and death. Special thanks to Dr DeMarco Elytia Memorial Hospital Father Lang and the funeral home. Henry Yourkevitch Sr Son and Family. The Boron and Harbert families also thank neighbors friends and relatives for services cards flowers.

Clara Yourkevitch DeMarco Elytia Memorial Hospital Father Lang Biltimer-DeCarlo Funeral Home Henry Yourkevitch, Sr Martin Boron Katherine Boron Richard T. Harpart Borrow William Harbert

Area births list two families welcome twins and single births

Twin daughter and son born to Mr and Mrs Fernando MARTINEZ at 2891 Center Rd Avon a son to Mr and Mrs George BOKOR of 232 Furnace St a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles SMITH at 716 Georgetown Ave a daughter to Mr and Mrs John DRAKE at 1039 Archwood Ave Lorain all reported on Monday in the area births column.

Fernando Martinez Center Rd Avon George Bokor Furnace St Charles Smith Georgetawn Ave John Drake Archwood Ave Lorain

Four Newborns Reported in St Joseph and Nearby Homes

In St Joseph Amonday a son was born to Mr and Mrs Vincent Monteforte of 1322 New Jersey Ave. Vermilion sees a birth to Mr and Mrs Wilford Conn at 460 Minewawa Ave. A son arrives to Mr and Mrs Jerry Barker at 4606 Hawthorne Ave Sheffield Lake and a son to Mr and Mrs Larry Holt at 936 East Dr Sheffield Lake. Murray Bailey at 1218 Industrial Blvd also listed among births.

St. Joseph Amonday Vincent Monteforte New Jersey Ave Wilford Conn Minewawa Ave Vermilion Jerry Barker Hawthorne Ave Sheffield Lake Larry Holt East Dr Ernest Haupt Oberlin Ave Murray Bailey Industrial Blvd

Evans seeks Lorain Board of Education seat amid long service

Harry E. Evans 49 files to run for a four year term on the Lorain Board of Education. He has six of eight years on the board in leadership roles and is a Beneficial Finance Corp. manager treasurer at its Broadway branch. Evans is a Kiwanian and former Red Cross and YMCA board member named Lorain man of the year 1962. Avon candidate Terrence A. Smith 29 seeks a second council term after filing petitions. Smith is a science teacher at Avon High School and Past President of Avon Chamber of Commerce and Avon Teachers Association, married to Virginia with two children.

Lorain Harry E. Evans Lorain Board of Education Evans Beneficial Finance Corp Broadway The Red Cross YMCA AVON Terrence A. Smith Smith Detroit Rd Lorain County Board of Elections Avon High School Ashland College Avon Chamber of Commerce Avon Teacher's Association Avon Methodist Church Virginia

Stevenson seeks second term on Elyria school board

Dr. Robert W. Stevenson 40 filed petitions with Lorain County Board of Elections for a second consecutive term on the Elyria Board of Education. He currently serves as board president and is a chiropractor with offices on East Broad Street. Stevenson is a native Elyrian, a 1940 Elyria High School graduate, and a Columbia and National College of Chiropractic alum. He has four children with wife Eleanor and is active in the Elyria Recreation Board, Elks American Legion Masonic Lodge and the Washington Avenue Church of Christ.

Robert W. Stevenson Lorain

Avon councilman seeks second term in Second Ward

Avon council president William Q. Snyder, 40, filed for a second term as Second Ward councilman with Lorain County Board of Elections. He lives at 37434 Carleen Ave and was appointed council president after the death of George Zilka. Snyder, a Youngstown University graduate, works for Eaton Yale in Cleveland and has resided in Avon eight years with his wife Donna and five children.

Avon — Council William Q. Snyder Lorain County Board of Elections Snyder Carleen Ave George Zilka Youngstown University Eaton Yale Eaton Axle Co Cleveland Avon Avon Lions Club Donna

Elyria Man Files for City Office in First Bid

William R. Engelland, 47, Kansas native and co owner of Geisel Heating and Air Conditioning, filed petitions for a seat on the Elyria board. He has lived in Elyria 21 years and serves with the Chamber of Commerce and United Fund. He and wife Jone reside at 240 Hamilton Ave.

William R. Engelland Lorain County Board of Elections Elyria Post 12 The Elyria Elks Club Jone Hamilton Ave

Avon councilman seeks second term in Lorain County race

Schatschneider of 2707 Center Road filed petitions with Lorain County Board of Elections for another term as councilman at large. He previously served as Third Ward councilman after 1963 election, lost at large bid in 1965, then won in 1967. He is a self employed carpenter and builder, Avon Lions Club president, VFW Post 7035 member, and Avon Band Parents member. he and his wife Helen have seven children.

Avon Harold Schatschneider Lorain County Board of Elections Schatschneider Center Road Third Ward Avon Lions Club VFW Avon Band Helen

Ohio Guardsmen Head to Grayling for Two-Week Training

About 7 500 Ohio National Guard troops depart tomorrow for Camp Grayling Michigan to begin two weeks of field training. The advance party includes Lorain County members mainly from the 107th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

Ohio National Guard Camp Grayling Mich Ohio Lorain County 107Th Armored Cavalry Regiment Michigan Lower Peninsula Grayling

Burglars Take Goods, Cash From Lorain Apartment

Burglars removed more than 825 in personal property and cash from the apartment of Gerald Michaux and Mary Ann Thomas at 1844 Broadway. Stolen items include a TV set, record player, electric guitar, amplifier and 60. A diamond ring and most clothing were also taken but not valued. The entry was via a garage roof and window. Detective are investigating.

Lorain Gerald Michaux Mary Ann Thomas Broadway Michaux Ptl David Wrice

Hilliard Road easterly extension approved by council

Elyria City Council unanimously passed enabling legislation to extend Hilliard Road east of Abbe Road. Land acquisition will proceed with talks to the First Assembly of God for church parking lot. Traffic improvements include widening to three lanes, new left turns, and addressing a bottleneck at Duffey Street Abbe Road.

Hilliard Road Elyria Robert E. Kleinoder North Abbe Road Abbe Road John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway Howard Street North Recreation Park First Assembly of God Bon Air Avenue Hillard Road Wesley and Duffey Streets Duffey Street Hilliard and Abbe Roads

Elyria News Roundup Highlights Tax Support and Local Tributes

Local reader weighs in on payroll tax support benefiting police and fire, and recalls Captain Ken Martin who died after gall bladder surgery. Mentions Sen Robert Corts praising Lef ty Grove, and notes George Mirahen’s trip with Redskins ties and Lombardi practice restrictions.

Hizzoner Elyria Messrs Watson Beal Damon Jones Charles Morgan Fire Department Ken Martin Ken Elyria Memorial Hospital Maury Flood Elyria High Martin Herb Curly) Stiffler Hortense Harvey Curtis Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home Bob Curtis Robert J. Corts Ohio Senate Elyria Republican Robert Moses Grove Norwalk Corts Bob Roberts Corts Walter Kohn Corts and Kohne Elyria Hi-Speed Co George Betty) Mirahen Elyria Public Schools Pennsylvania Carlisle Washington Redskins Walt Rock Redskins Vince Lombardi Lombardi Green Bay Packers

Elyria Accepts Federal Grant for Malcolm Manor Plans

Elyria City Council unanimously approves a 74000 federal grant to fund planning for the Malcolm Manor redevelopment project. The area is bounded by East Bridge Street Cleveland Street Perry Court and the Penn Central tracks and will include housing for low and moderate income families plus a 4 acre park. The council also creates a planning coordinator position with a starting salary of 7800 dollars, potentially funded by the grant.

Malcolm Manor Elyria Leonard P. Reichlin East Bridge Street Cleveland Street Perry Court Penn Central Reichlin

Three member tax appeals board to be announced

Mayor Leonard P Reichlin said the three member board of review for Elyria's income tax will be announced tomorrow. The board will hear taxpayer protests on tax decisions and is required by the 1 percent income tax ordinance that took effect Friday. Appointments are unpaid and the city seeks a local tax administrator, though hiring is uncertain. council finance committee must draft legislation.

Board of Review Elyria Leonard P. Reichlin Reichlin

Boylan Joins Catholic Commission in Lorain County

Timothy V. Boylan, Lorain County Community College admissions director, named to the Commission on Catholic Community Action. He joins two other county members in a panel aimed at eradicating poverty racism and social violence. The panel chairman calls the commission an instrument of social change. The finance committee will meet Aug 13 to discuss matters. Meanwhile opponents of a city income tax plan further action to put the issue on the ballot, with legal counsel awaiting guidance.

Timothy V. Boylan Lorain County Watson Beal Citizens Committee Atty Dale E. Barnard Avon Lake Lorain County Common Pleas Court

Flash Fire at Aztec Co Causes Minor Damage

A flash fire at the Aztec Chemical Co. 535 Garden St. caused under $100 damage to outdoor power equipment. The 2 p.m. blaze in a residue pit behind the plant was ignited by sludge accidental discharge by an employee. Fire brigade contained the fire before Elyria Fire Department arrival.

Aztec Aztec Chemical Co Garden St James B. Harrison Elyria Elyria Fire Department

Woman 22 Released After Lorain Scissors Stabbing

Mary Ann Thomas, 22, was released at 2 45 p m after an alleged self defense stabbing of her common law husband in their apartment at 1844 Broadway. Gerald Michaux, 28, remains in critical condition with a chest puncture at St Joseph Hospital. The case to be presented to the grand jury on a date to be announced after review by city officials and prosecutors.

Lorain Mary Ann Thomas Gerald Michaux St. Joseph Hospital Mrs. Thomas Maurice Mumford Valentine Toth Broadway Michaux

Thed theft of golf gear from Freedman garage

Police reported a theft from LORAIN Al Freedman at 9316 Cleveland Blvd. More than $450 in golf equipment disappeared including a golf bag 16 clubs balls a golf cart and a rain jacket. The thief escaped with the items yesterday.

Lorain al Freedman Cleveland Blvd

Unclear patrol report cites possible garage theft risk

Police reported a July 28 incident involving a garage where items could have been stolen at any time since. Freedman told investigators he believed the garage was locked but not certain, with no signs of forced entry noted.

Ment Freedman

Fire Damages Lorain Home On Sherrie Lane

A Lorain residence at 682 Sherrie Lane suffered about 1000 dollars in damage from a kitchen fire started by hot grease on the stove. The blaze burned the range hood, drapes, and ceiling, with the resident John Sheridan, brother of Fire Chief Dale Sheridan, extinguishing it before firefighters arrived. Insurance covers roughly half the loss to the house and contents.

Lorain John Sheridan Sherrie Lane Sheridan Dale Sheridan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Byron R. Hollister Byron R Pop James Skizenta James J. Skizenta Wilson Lane St. Peter Church Nicholas P. Novosel St. Peter Cemetery Bainbridge Road Clinton L. Wells Chatfield Ave Rochester Fairview General Hospital Wells New York Central Railroad Myrtle Flossie Davidson New London Howard Robert Rochester Cemetery Floyd Gaugler New London United Wellington Sudro-Curtis Feneral Home, Inc Greater Elyria Harvey C. Curtis Ernay W. Scheuffler Elyria Memorial John Robertson Theodore Trimpe Carpenters Union Robertson Trimpe Fred Radaker H. E. Evans Stevenson W. Q. Snyder W. R. Engelland Duffey Tax Appeals Board Boylan Catholic Commission Grand Jury Munford Gospel Meeting Chestnut Ridge Paul Kelsey Kiton Tex
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