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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1954
Page
12
The Chamber of Commerce and local police completed a survey of Broad St parking during three Shop-A-Tunity Days ending today. Officials say results will provide a factual basis to curb long term downtown parking and encourage use of the new North St lot.
A dust cloud on Murray Ridge Road at 3 45 p m yesterday caused by an Elyria Township road crew scraping the berm led to a four car collision. Dust reduced motorists vision and caused two southbound cars driven by Richard Glascoe of Oberlin and James Reed of Valley View to stop.
U S Customs agents deploy the inspectoscope, a new X ray like device costing 8000, to scan packing cases for contraband at New York docks. The 10 by 14 foot instrument may examine about 800 crates a day, aiding narcotics hunts and potentially checking traveler baggage later. The system, risky due to radioactivity, can fail if cargo is packed in lead lined vases.
Police search for a man identified as Willie after a 1:13 am cutting outside a tavern on Oberlin Road. Glad Dell Coston, 25, of 4202 Dutton Rd, Lorain, suffered a facial laceration and was treated at Elyria Hospital. The attack followed derogatory remarks about Coston’s wife, according to investigators.
Fred Ernest Kreutzke age 23 of 558 John Avery Street and 32 Fuller Poli of West Third Street appeared in Mayor's Court after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge. He was fined $10 and turned over to the sheriff’s department costs.Police reported the arrest followed a break in at a trailer where $23 in cash and two hats were taken. Kreutzke claimed two men chased him near Lesmek Circle and that a door lock was pried open. His parents said he had been in the vicinity seeking an apartment to rent.
Aristocratic thieves ignored 11.40 in change and took 18 in bills at Paul’s Can field Service Station on Oberlin Road and West Avenue between 9:30 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday. Entry appears via broken restroom window. They removed a money bag from a hiding place, extracted the bills, left coins, and left the station largely undisturbed. Police report a show and investigation continues.
Eighteen employees of Western Automatic Machine Screw Co. retired last week all over 65 and eligible for Social Security. Lead retiree George Wingard of 475 Eighth St served 53 years, followed by James A. Price with 49 years and Henry C. Garber with 42. Other long-time workers include DeForrest M. Upton 39 years, Stanley Dombrowski 38, Gabor Imre 36, Edward Boreski 31, Oscar Pixley 26, plus George A. Gerber Wakeman Frank Ketchum Louis Kolman Martin Krueck Frank Krugman George W. Maynard Fred W. Schubert Alex Sukey and Virt Taylor.
The Lorain County Children’s Home in Oberlin will host an open house on August 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Public invited. Light refreshments served. The home at 538 East College Street will be renamed Green Acres effective on the open house date, per Superintendent Denver Keplinger.
Charles I Gildenmeister 66 of 543 Lake Ave died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a three day illness. Retired worker of Western Automatic Machine Screw Co he lived in Elyria 35 years, born February 19 1888 in the county. Survived by four sons Gerald Avon Allen North Hollywood Richard Amherst Clifford Elyria a daughter Esther McIntire Elyria 22 grandchildren a brother Irvin and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 11 from Sud-Curtis Funeral Home with Rev C D Burt officiating burial Sand Hill Cemetery. Eric tisston representatives offered 450 then 650 if accepted within two weeks. not accepted, offer reverted to 450. Jury verdict of 592 returned in Johnson case.
At 2 Chestnut Street Elvira Marshall and Louis Henley argued yesterday as Henley, 42, faced an assault complaint. A fire at the Heights Drive-in restaurant, 210 Fourth Street, was extinguished by the Elyria Derby apparatus. Henley was jailed, case continued to Thursday. Police say batteries and gas vent pipes contributed to the blaze.
Walter D. Deuschle of Ashland fined five dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated. Frank McGraw of 403 W River St locked up after 2:20 a m. Charles McGraw and J G Jones appeared before Mayor Luther W. Hale on charges. Daniel Andrew Solarik charged with wrong way driving at 3:45 a m. in Troxel Alley. fined 35 dollars. Thomas J Hudgins fined 10 dollars for speeding on Rt 20. Albert Joe Chappa of Cleveland found guilty of speeding on Washington Ave. fined 10 dollars. Carolyn Schaket Asch arraigned August 14 for disobeying stop sign at Rt 57 and Foster Ave. at 5:12 p m yesterday.
Reports list injuries to Richard Elliot and a 7 man incident tied to a tavern altercation. Bohoric received a probation period and hospital treatment cited for head injuries. Various local cases include fines for disorderly conduct and dismissals or continuations in Lorain Huron Ridgeville guardianship matters.
Three hot rodders were fined $25 and costs each with $10 suspended in each case after arraignment before Justice James Curran in Ridgeville. Charges included reckless driving and disobeying stop signs near Atland and Route 20. Also noted were arrests for intoxication and possession of obscene literature with fines set. hearing dates scheduled.
George and Jennie Jacoby operating the Carmen Wine Co at 333 East Bridge St are summoned to appear before the Board of Liquor Control on August 1 to answer a charge they purchased and received beverages and wine on other than leash basis, per a board release.
John Williams, 42, of 17 Fordwood Ave, Elstia, was treated at Elstia Hospital for head injuries after his brother in law struck him with a winch at their home at 10:45 PM yesterday. Williams did not press charges and claimed a "friendly" scuffle occurred as he and his wife argued. the attacker believed he was flirting with Mrs. Williams.
Glenn F Burger 26 of Wilmington torn up an overtime parking ticket. Officer Glenn Bowe found the torn ticket and located Burger at a tavern. Burger posted a 35 bond after failing to appear. Police report another incident in which Mike Zrelak 29 of Bridge St alleged damage to his car by Ronnie Stedard who backed into it and fled.
Local Toledo grain market notes list futures with No 2 yellow and white corn, soft red winter, high protein spring wheats, and beans. Prices appear in raised decimals and mixed margins across white, yellow, and yellow soybeans with various grade designations and dated figures.
About 125 Lorain County dairy farmers toured three farms led by County Extension Agent Charles F. Coles. They visited Perry Brandt farm to view a loose housing milking system for 30 cows per hour, Leroy Fridenstine farm to see a half acre pond, and Baumann farm to inspect an overhead milking system for 32 cows per hour. Dr. H. J. Mederski and C. D. McGrew spoke on agronomy and dairying.
A donation of 6 was received yesterday at Cascade Park pool to fund a new filter. John Machock, park superintendent, noted contributors appear to be youths and parents who visit from Columbia to swim, signing the gift as The Columbia Swimmers.
A hit and run at 804 East Ave at 3:15 a.m. left two cars with $600 damage. Joseph Diaz, 2, of Homestead Pa., struck Glynn W. Wyatt 36, of 84 East Ave., who had a parked car. Diaz was arrested after fleeing the scene and charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene. He paid $125 in Mayor's Court for the intoxication charge. the leaving charge was continued to Tuesday.
Vermilion hosts inter lake regatta week with yacht entries moving from Put-In-Bay to Vermilion for the South Shore Regatta August 13 15. A street parade vaudeville show and water sports program on the river highlight the weekend with Fiebirch Post American Legion and Vermilion Boat Club organizing festivities and races.
Former workers of the Green Line Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Co plan an annual picnic at Chippewa Lake tomorrow. About 250 people are expected. picnic hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Market notes list live poultry and produce prices including ducks and chickens, with apples, cabbage, corn, radishes, onions, lettuce, and greens. It cites police notices from Elyria and Parma Heights about a missing person, Betty Ann Bye, and accompanying city court references.
A suit for divorce was filed by Marjorie McDermott of 161 Hamilton Street against Jack McDermott of 312 Broad Street on grounds of incompatibility and cruelty. The couple had married in 1882.
David Thorla aged 12 of 431 Cambridge Ave was skinned after a bicycle collided with a car on East Ave near Temple Ct. The vehicle driven by Ruth Stone of Center Ridge Rd North Olmsted struck the bike and threw the boy to the pavement with no damage to either the car or bike.
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