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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1959
Page
4
Eily 07 births noted at News devime with Marjorie Webber and Cain Jamen RR Wick. Address listed as 16 Miami Ave. Police details and other names appear among the readable fragments.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Denzil McElwee at 25 West Ave on Saturday. Walter Slimborski of Grattan and William Pais of North Ridgeville are noted. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Lichtessen at 660 Lucille Dr on Sunday.
A long list of births and discharges in Sandusky area, naming numerous families by full addresses and parents. Records mention babies born to McCormick Ridge Rd, Bull Kntsety, Mc Cole, Garry, Endrizzi, Swang and many more, plus discharges including a daughter to Pennington Foster Park Amherst and a baby boy to Soto on East 32nd St.
Elyria police report several traffic-related charges. Kenneth De Moss 18 and Clarenne oR 1 Grafton faced reckless operation and speeding counts with court dates set. Gregory N Johnston 19 and John Ui Ford 2 were cited for U turns and speeding with appearances scheduled. John Ro Yates 41 was arrested for traffic signal violation with date of offense listed as October 20 1982.
Lorain obituary for J Chandler Thompson aged 79, longtime Clearview Board of Education member and former president. He served 15 years on the board from 1935 to 1949 and led in 1938 1939 1940. Thompson worked 43 years at National Tube Co as maintenance superintendent and held multiple civic memberships. He died at Cleveland Clinic Hospital and is survived by his wife Margaret two sons Everest and Mildred a daughter Delight Creenberg and a cousin Florence Nelson. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery followed funeral services.
A burglar at the Super Chub on Lake Avenue Elyria broke in between 2:30 am and 4 pm Thursday using a crow bar. The thieves carried off 32 bottles of liquor and about $20 in change, and forced open a jukebox cigarette machine and a bowling machine. Detective Klar Jacobs reported the loss.
The family of the late Dohn HL Townsend expresses sincere thanks for the comforting sympathy. Neighbors and relatives extended kindness and support during the recent death of our father.
A compiled list shows individuals including Bradley Clark Roark 23 Lan la Lee Long 19 and others linked to various occupations and addresses in Lorain County. Names appear with ages and street locations across North Ridgeville Columbia Station and nearby areas.
The notice lists several births and family details across Wellington and nearby towns. Included are newborns with parents Mr and Mrs Larry Eines, Mr and Mrs Willan Lamb, Mr and Mrs Ed Murtz, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Carruthers, and others, along with related addresses and Sunday through Monday mentions. Additional items include names such as Mrs Fred Parsons, Mrs Royce Acker, Mrs Charles Murphy, and Mrs Robert Porter, with various residence details.
Multiple death notices from Elyria area list Hilda Mae Cook 52, Jay Miller 73, Eleanor Denman 70, Diane Madercic newborn, and William Burkiewicz 62. Also funeral details for Elinor Denman and Howard Hastings with burial plans and church services. Surviving family members and birthplaces noted.
Elyria Municipal Court reports multiple pleas and fines for traffic offenses. Arthur H. Davis, 18, of 109 Buckeye St., pleaded guilty to reckless operation, fined $10 and costs on a city warrant. Fern D. Runyon, 7, of 555 Melody Lane, pleaded guilty to driving without lights, fined $5 and costs.
Sheriff deputies investigate two prowler reports near Elyria. At Elberta Beach Mary Koe nig reports a smashed door pane and porch entry by a man in trunks around 3:45 am. She described a tall intruder with a butcher’s whistle and dark clothes. nothing stolen. In the second incident Helen Amspaugh and her father Clyde spot a prowler peering into a kitchen window at 12:10 am. deputies pursued through fields but lost him in tall weeds. Footprints, sparse clothing, and a white T-shirt were collected for analysis.
A series of birth notices listed for Amherst area families including George and Mrs Taylor at 357 Shady Dr a daughter. Leonard and wife Lil at 567 Elyria Ave a son. Leon Able at Cadillac Trailer Park South Amherst a son. Paul Williams at 198 Hast 48th St Lovain a daughter. Leonard Cooksey RD 2 Church Red Haron a child. Hannah Little 2456 Cleveland Blvd Lavain a daughter. Nellie Seager 408 East College St Oberlin a birth. Roger May 246amilton a birth. Burt Goodwin and daughter 597 Madde St a child. Oliver Shinsky Ro Dr a birth. Raymond Shanck and son Wl Root Rea Lernin a birth. Robert Meser and son 89 Park Ave a birth.
Vermilion moves toward annexing four thousand two hundred acres of Brownhelm Township with an October 14 hearing scheduled at 10 a m. Petition changes leave 410 of 487 freeholders supporting annexation as the boundary would extend Vermilion east to the Lorain city line and include most of Brownhelm from Lake Erie to Vermilion Road and the Vermilion River.
Edward Berry 29 of Eaton Estates sustained injuries in a two-truck crash on Cleveland westside. He was a passenger in a New York Central communications division truck and is listed in satisfactory condition at Lutheran Hospital. Otho Belcher 32 of Minerva drove the NYC truck at the Wear 4st St and Train Ave SW intersection.
Providence firefighters were called to Andrew Ward's home at 606 Garah Avenue when a washing machine motor smoked. They used a smoke ejector for ten minutes to vent the area. Causes included a short circuit in the machine. No injuries reported.
The Elyria based Co. D 112th Engineer Battalion Ohio National Guard earned a superior rating for two weeks of active duty at Camp Breckenridge Kentucky. Weather and logistics caused some delays as troops built and dismantled a 60 foot Bailey bridge under intense heat and rain. The unit faced inspections from the 37th Division and the Second Army while maintaining teamwork and efficiency.
Two year old Stephanie Wright of 222 Third St. swallowed shellac thinner while visiting at 118 Neufer Ct. Her stomach was pumped at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Peggy Bartos, 17, of Lakewood, injured her left elbow in a Cascade Park seesaw fall and received X rays at the hospital.
Av on Lake resident Bernice Gawryszewski sues Richard for alimony only. Crban of Cleveland settles and dismisses a money suit against James W Gunter. Broadview Savings awards $8 277.20 against John A Ub Jar. Edward Greer et al. win $2 500 against de Hlendani. Prudential grants a $14 931.63 judgment against William W McCray and others. Foreclosure action also noted with de Mendant Investment counts.
Charles E. Ryan of Rocky River pleaded guilty to making an improper left turn. He was fined ten dollars and the case concluded.
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