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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1961
Page
4
Ptaudier Permutit Inc. posted first-half 1961 net earnings of 937000, up from 921000 in half of 1960. Harshaw Chemical Co. reported nine months ending June 30 net income of 1341440, or 1.27 a share, up from 31293.0 in the prior year. Sales rose about 8 percent.
More than 200 attended the Amherst leg of the war era event at Lorust Grove Park. Wayne Bachman and Howard Michael chaired the picnic. The ladies auxiliary ran a refreshment stand while a balloon race and kids contest took place. American Legion Post 118 beat the Lions 3 to 2 to win the Little Brown Jug. Prizes included silver dollars five ducks and chickens for children.
The Brethren Church in Elyma began construction of a new building financed by a church loan. Ground breaking was led by Pastor Delbert Kettering and trustee chairman Robert Nicola, with contractor Sidney Fishack of Amherst. Approximately 30 people attended the ceremony.
Two weekend crashes sent two people to St. Joseph Hospital. Lawrence Davidson, 7, of 810 East Erie Ave, in far condition with head injuries and bruises after being struck on East Erie Ave. Gene Smith, 21, of R.D. 2 Foster Park Rd, in good condition with body scrapes and a cut on his right foot after a motorcycle collision with a truck on Leavitt Rd at Skyline Dr. Police say Davidson ran into the car. McGrady, driver, not arrested. Smith rode with Paul Winiarski, 20, of Quarry Rd Amherst. Winiarski treated for scrapes and released. no arrest.
Five men were arrested after weekend brawls ending with three people at St Joseph Hospital. Manuel Fonseca, 32, at Greenwood Inn, charged with intoxication and questioned in a knife attack on Jose Fontanez Fon tanez, 21, of 1551 East 32nd Street. Fontanez treated for a chest wound. Fonseca denied knife use. Presley 42 and Mobundro 22, at Lexington Avenue bar altercation. Presley charged with disorderly conduct. Edward Carter 26 charged with disorderly conduct after clash with officer on 28th Street. A fourth incident at Mitro’s Bar involved Presley and Mobundro. Frank Wilson 32 and wife beaten after being forced from the Dew Drop Inn.
Ashland based Robert Pleunik is hired as a high school commercial teacher by the Western Reserve District. The board approves a Sept. 5 opening, a 5600 annual salary, and a special Saturday session action. Nelson Green’s requested release of his children from Firelands District is denied. Easter vacation altered with Good Friday and following Monday off. Milk contracts to be finalized at Aug. 16 Hartland meeting. Midget program to the board for approval. School insurance to be secured from Security Mutual Casualty Co.
In Lorain police report two Saturday thefts target jewelry and photographers. A Montgomery Ward cashier cash box at 836 Broadway was emptied while staff were away, as a man known for pink tissue exit was observed. Watch values exceed 650 dollars and a Wissman Jewelry Store window at 633 Broadway was broken to steal 11 watches. Several suspects faced charges including disorderly conduct and driving violations with varied bonds.
A doctor shares his method that helped him conquer deafness and offers a free booklet. If you or a family member have hearing problems, write c/o Elyria Chronicle Telegram Box 437 for guidance and aid.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women sharing experience strength and hope to stay sober and help others recover from alcoholism. Membership requires a sincere desire to stop drinking. It has no dues or affiliations and seeks no controversy. Box 321 Elyria Ohio.
BELDEN SUSANNA CIRCLE has organized a Mother Daughter supper for August 16 at 7 p.m. in Belden Methodist Church with advance tickets from members and Marguerite Klined. A chicken salad supper and musical program head the event led by Betty Flickanger. The group also plans a meeting August 15 at 7 p.m. in the church to coordinate activities.
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