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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1956
Page
9
Lucille Bethencourt 28, a Lorain figure in the Communist Party, is among six Communists in Cleveland Federal Court who seek court-appointed attorneys to aid in appealing their Smith Act convictions. The group asks for legal representation as they pursue post conviction relief.
New London village council approves a resolution placing a 1.5-mill tax levy on the November ballot to fund a new fire truck and equipment over two years. The measure targets revenue around 10 634, with proceeds split between the U S Court of Appeals Cincinnati district and local needs.
During her trial a chunky blackhaired woman testified she joined the Communist party in New York in 1946 and came to Lorain in 1949. She narrowly avoided a perjury charge by seeking to modify that statement. Less than two weeks after conviction she and her husband attended a pro Communist fundraiser in Cleveland where a melee led to Bethencourt’s arrest for illegal liquor sales.
Huron reports only bid for municipally owned electric distribution system. Ohio Edison Co offered 335,000, higher than earlier 299,000 survey valuation. Village council joint meeting may review August 20 to study sale while expansion and manpower issues drive the proposal.
Albert and Aubrey Hoffer of Hoffer Construction propose 150 to 175 homes on 70 acres along Pyle South Amherst Road as part of Ford Motor Co expansion plans. The project would be three bedroom, in the $15 000 class, with surveying possibly starting next week. Land includes Beckstine farm acreage. annexation of land outside village limits planned. City officials indicated initial approval was unanimous.
An Elyria man lost nearly $200 when a handkerchief and roll of play money were substituted for two pay envelopes during a momentary fainting spell on Broad Street. A second con involved two strangers attempting a pigeon drop, while Johnny Burke of 333 18th Street aided police after narrowly avoiding loss of more money. The suspects, later traced to Ben Krausey and Lowell Carver, evaded capture but two northern Lorain County drivers encountered the pair racing on Route 97 near Ely Park.
Beausey charged after traffic and drunken driving incidents. Officers pursued Krausey and Carver during a high speed chase from Lodi Street to Maplewood Inn, with Pappas stopping the second car. David Abbey was accidentally shot in the left foot during the pursuit as Krausey fled on Carlisle Avenue.
Avon Lake resident Herman Schmidt a 56 year old bachelor who had lived alone in a Beck and Lake Ross cottage for months died Thursday at 6 30 pm at State Receiving Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. Police say he had 14000 in savings and substantial real estate valued between 50000 and 80000. Neighbors had not seen him for weeks and a neighbor found him bedridden after peering through a window. He reportedly asked for food as a passerby brought milk and ice cream to the porch.
Neighbors say they had earlier tried to help Schmidt but were discouraged by his rebuffs. Weeds cover a live-room cottage while authorities describe him as emaciated. He lay without food or water for days. He stood six feet tall and weighed 196 pounds per his license. Upon discovery his upper arms were as thin as a woman's wrist. Surviving relatives include a nephew, Edward Smith, Minneapolis, and a niece in Royal Oak, Michigan. Burmeister Funeral Home handles arrangements.
Elyria mayor J Grant Keys says he is honored by reports he will be named temporary chairman of Ohio's state Democratic convention to be held in Columbus next month. The appointment, relayed by reporters, was announced by State Chairman William Coleman, though Keys has not received official word. He and his wife were en route to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Keys serves as a district delegate.
Tragic drowning of Oberlin area man Donald Rosecrans 43 on Diago jhal Rd private lake Wednesday night created an odd question for Elyria Municipal Court. Rosecrans was to appear August 23 on a traffic charge with a $300 bond. officials will likely return the bond to his family, while the case records face disposal issues. Acting Judge L P Boyson ruled the charges would be dismissed and the bond returned, though the matter may remain on court records.
About 50 machinists from Local 1024 IAM will strike the Lorain yards of American Shipbuilding Co at 7 30 a m Monday under a no contract no work policy. Some 600 employees face potential disruption as negotiations with four SAM locals and the company continue including concessions offered to a two year contract with wage increases and changes to the cost of living clause.
Josh R. Stradtmiller, 37, of 1942 Livingston Ave., Lorain, was injured early this morning when struck by a car west of Vermilion on Route 2 and 6. He suffered a fractured right thigh, scalp cuts, bruises and shock and was in St Joseph Hospital. Driver David B. Strickler, 19, of Joplin Rd., Huron, was behind the wheel. Stradtmiller will be charged with parking on the highway and obstructing traffic in the night season.
Lorain and Elyria steelworkers locals plan meetings to review progress in contract talks with Thew Shovel Co. Local 4849 and Local 1242 may vote if durable settlement terms emerge. sessions set for today and Monday at the Steelworkers Hall.
The will of Carl Sidney Spitzer, 30, killed in a recent airplane crash, was filed in Probate Court this morning. Dated September 21, 1948, it bequeaths all real and personal property to his brothers Stewart, John A. and Frank Adelbert Spitzer in equal shares, with Frank Adelbert Spitzer named executor.
Elyna civ council meets Tuesday night to pass amendments to 14 of 16 street improvement assessment measures after Squire Sanders and Dempsey Cleveland issues. A 40-point discrepancy in frontage data derailed a $300000 bond plan. New ordinances limit details to total costs and per front foot, with 1800 properties impacted.
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