Death notices in Elyria area list several obituaries
Obituaries report the deaths of John G Whitney 58 of North Olmsted died of a heart attack in Marblehead survived by wife Marjorie two children Michael and Mary Ann and two grandchildren with services in Fairview Park. Also Wilfred Thompson 72 former Oberlin resident died in New Port Ritchey Florida with services held there. Mary Prochaska 43 of Elyria died at University Hospital Cleveland survived by two daughters and siblings with services at Reichlin Funeral Home and St Jude Church. Helen Keighley 78 Berlin Heights death details and memorials. Lucille Stager 38 Toledo suicide case with Elyria ties and family details. Henry Geierman 60 North Ridgeville death at Elyria Memorial Hospital with funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Whitney
Brookpark Rd
North Olmsted
Marblehead
Whitney
Elyria
Ford Motor Co
Brookpark
Marjorie
Michael Whitney
North Ridgeville
Mary Ann
Frank
New Jersey
Mandley Funeral Home
Lorain Rd
Fairview Park
Wilfred Thompson
N. Port Ritchey
Fla
Oberlin
New Port Ritchey
Thompson
East Montana Ave
Bendix- Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Company
Theresa
George
James
Elsie Anderson
Wellington
Florence Thompson
England
Mary Prochaska
Hilliard Rd
University Hospital
Cleveland
Roy C. Prochaska
J. H. Butala Jr
Pepper Pike
Thomas
Ann) Palmisano
Brecksville
Reichlin
Funeral
St. Jude Church
Highland Park Cemetery
Funeral Home
Helen Keighley
Berlin Heights
Hinman Funeral Home
Dale Turner
United Church of Christ Congregational
Women’s Fellowship
Berlin Grange
Pythian Sisters
Bunco Club
Berlin Garden Club
John
Edgar Poyer
William Haman
Geauga Lake
Peter
Erie County
Paul N. Stager
Lucille E. Stager
Mansfield Rd
Toledo
Harry F. Mienery
Stager
Wilkes-Barre
Elyria High School
A Pius Catholic Church
Paul N
Michael
Guy
James Gatens
Donald
Claramae) Tasse
Westlake
St. Agnes Church
Mark R. Blinn
St. Mary Cemetery
Sudro-Curtis
Henry J. Geierman
Avon Belden Rd
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Geier- Man
Avon Lake
Perry Fay Co
St. Peter Church
Holy Name Society
He- Ten
Juchem
Lois) Ingram
Roger
Janet) Powell
Arthur
Angeline Machovina
Helen Johnson
Tarpon Springs
Bogner Funeral
Nicholas P. Novosel
St. Peter Cemetery
Arabs Hit Israelis On Patrol In Beisan Valley
Israeli border patrol in the Beisan Valley was hit by Arab fire amid continued tensions after an air strike on the Ghor irrigation canal. The canal had been damaged yesterday and Israel said Jordanian violations prompted retaliation. Jordan claimed three Israeli planes were shot down, a claim Israel denied. The Foreign Ministry announced a tentative cease fire to allow canal repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel Aviv
Ghor
Aces
Beisan
Israeli Foreign Ministry
Jordan
Israel
Foreign Ministry
Armstrong museum plans off ground in Ohio
Gov. James A. Rhodes met with a local committee in Wapakoneta to select a site and raise funds for a $1 million Neil Armstrong Museum. The group must raise $500,000 to match state funds, honoring astronaut Armstrong, a native son who walked on the moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapakoneta
James A. Rhodes
Neil Armstrong
Astronaut Armstrong
Card of Thanks from the Cannow Family
The family of the late James G. Cannow expresses deep appreciation for sympathy shown after the bereavement. They thank Willard B. Holmes Post No 658 American Legion Cowling Funeral Home Dr Hofman and donors of floral offerings for their sincere expressions of condolence. Wie Geneyia Cannon and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Cannow
Willard B. Holmes
American Legion
Cowling Feneral
F. Hofman
Geneyia Cannon
In Memoriam Wm C Axford One Year Passes
In loving memory of Wm C Axford who passed away one year ago August 11 1968 From this world of pain to the land of peace God has taken you dear loved one Loving Wife and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Axford
Local News Briefs and Social Notes from Elyria Area
Mrs Brown heard of her father s death twelve days after contact attempts via Oregon State Highway Patrol. Before marriage she taught French at Elyria High School from 1930 to 1941 and remained in the area. Downtown Elyria Kiwanis adds six new members including Cromiling Miller O Dell Peterson Walkden and Smith. The writer notes the passing of Byron Hollister of North Ridgeville and his longtime involvement in local softball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Brown
Oregon Late Highway Patrol
Ria
Edgewood Dr
Brentwood Lake
Herbert R. Miller
McDonald & Company
Georgia Ave
Theodore
Ted) O'Dell
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Cambridge Ct
Bob Peterson
Elyria City
Beavercrest Dr
Lorain
Joseph E. Smith
Somers Insurance Agency
Briar Lake Ct
Arthur L. Walkden
Lorain County Agricultural Extension
Chippewa Lake
Byron
Pop) Hollister
North Ridgeville
Two Erie County candidates file for area school boards
H Bogart finalizes a bid for Midview Board of Education in GRAFTON Elyria. The 44 year old Army veteran resides at 24 Lakeview Drive with his wife Jane and four children. He studied at Western Reserve and Ohio Northern University. George G Aldrich Jr files to seek Wellington Board of Education seat. The 37 year old investor with Ball Burge Kraus previously owned Aldrich Lumber Co. He lives at 235 Forest Street with his wife Mary and four children and is active in several local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bogart
Midview Grafton
Elyria
Harry Bogart
Lorain
Jane
George G. Aldrich Jr
Lorain County Board of Elections
Wellington Board of Education
Aldrich
Ball, Burge & Kraus
Aldrich Lumber Co
Wellington High School
Ohio Wesleyan University
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Wellington United Appeal
Lorain County Red Cross
Ohio Forestry Association
St. Patricks Catholic Church
Elks Club
Eagles Club
Mary
Forest St
Local Education Board Candidates Enter Amherst Race
Mrs. Helen E. Rice of Amherst seeks a second term on the Amherst Board of Education after serving as president in 1967. She has led local PTA councils, is active in the First Congregational United Church of Christ, DeMolay Mothers Club, and resides at 1160 South Main St. John. Lupe, 50, also seeks a seat on the South Amherst Board after a 1962 term and 1965 writern candidacy. he and his wife Ethel live at 212 East Main St and he works for Western Cold Drawn Steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen E. Rice
Lorain County Board of Elections
Amherst Board of Education
John. Lupe
South Amherst
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Lupe
Ethel
East Main St
Brighton Township Trustee Candidate John A. Burge seeks first term
John A. Burge, 50, filed a petition with the Lorain County Board of Elections to seek his first term as Brighton Township Trustee. A Brighton native, he runs a dairy and grain farm, is a Brighton High School graduate, lay leader at Brighton Methodist Church, and member of the Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Big L Council, and Wellington Chapter 127 of the Masonic Lodge. He and his wife Betty have two children and live on RD 3 Rt 18 West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Burge
Brighton
Lorain County Board of Elections
Burge
Brighton High School
Brighton Methodist Church
Farm Bureau
Big L
Wellington
Masonic Lodge
Betty
RD 3
Rt. 18 West
Area births Reported for Oberlin Allen and More
Area births record multiple newborns with details including Oberlin Allen born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Dennis Rosecrans RD 1 Sullivan Amherst Hospital reports a Saturday birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Mel Casada RD 1 Quarry a daughter to Dr and Mrs Robert Evans 175 Beaver Ct and a son to Mr and Mrs Russell Kulow 157 Cleveland Ave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Allen
Dennis Rosecrans
Sullivan
Amherst Hospital
Mel Casada
Quarry
Robert Evans
Beaver Ct
Russel Kulow
Cleveland Ave
Elyria to hold police and fire promotional exams
A Civil Service announcement says Elyria will test for six police vacancies on Sept. 25 with a 7:30 p.m. session at Elyria High School. A fire department lieutenant promotion exam for Class A firefighters will also be held that date. Applications are due by Sept. 13 in Ely Building or City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Police Department
Elyria Civil Service Commission
Elyria
Fire Department
Civil Service Commission
Ely
Office of Safety Service
James T. Tracey
Elyria City Hall
Commission
Elyria High School
Area births Elyria Memorial
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs John C Slanczka of 330 Furnace Street. A son born to Mr and Mrs James Bassett of 442 Cowley Road Columbia. A son born to Mr and Mrs Theodore Leczo of 41849 Debra Drive. A son born to Mr and Mrs William Glover of 1928 East 37th Street Lorain. A son born to Mr and Mrs Steve Kisel of 7525 Maddock Road North Ridgeville. Raymond Jones of 1123 Melvin Lane. A son born to Mr and Mrs Forest McLaughlin of 218 Wolf Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Slanczka
Furnace St
James Bassett
Cowley Rd
Columbia
Theodore Leczo
Debra Dr
James Pierson
Clinton Aye
William Glover
East 37Th St
Lorain
Steve Kisel
Maddock Rd
North Ridgeville
Raymond Jones
Melvyn Lane
Forest McLaughlin
Wolf Ct
Local Births Listed For Lorain Area Families
A column lists newborns from local families including Lon ne Wright at 3032 East River, Donald Kenemuth of Vermilion 1377 Birchview, George Grose 1519 West 44th, Larry Sansom 4145 Brockley Sheffield Lake, Richard Horvath 612 Shadylawn Amherst, Felix Bermudez 520 West 26th, and Angelo Rivera 1667 East 34th Street born Monday.
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Donald Kenemuth
Birchview Dr
Vermilion
George Grose
West 44Th St
Larry Sansom
Brockley
Sheffield Lake
Richard Horvath
Shadylawn
Amherst
Felix Bermudez
West 26Th St
Albert F Wakefield dies at 73 industrialist and boating figure
Albert F Wakefield longtime Vermilion leader and Star Class innovator dies at 73. A founder and former commodore of the Vermilion Boat Club, he helped grow Star Class racing and served in multiple national sailing roles. Survived by wife Lydie, son William, five brothers, two sisters a large Vermilion and Evanston family. He donated the north wing of the Great Lakes Museum in Vermilion in 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion Boat Club
Vermilion
International Sailing Association
U. S
Wakefield
Inter-Lake Yachtsmen Fund of L.¥.A
Yachtsmen Fund of
North American Yacht Racing Union
U. S. International Sailing Association
Vermilion Power Squadron
Firelands Area Council
Boy Scout Movement
Great Lakes Historical Society
Great Lakes Museum
United Church of Christ Congregational
Erie County Cancer Society
Rotary International
Alpha Delta Tau
Phi Kappa Sigma
Lydie Poley Wakefield
Nantucket Place
William
California
George
Theodore
Ernest
Fred
Evanston, Jr
Harold
Ruth) Stutz
Albert
Clara) Harrichter
Martinsville
Ind
Elyria teacher joins two gallon blood club
James L. Kehler of 143 Clinton Ave donated 16 pints to join the Two Gallon Club at Elyria Memorial Hospital. A Elyria resident for 21 years, he teaches and coaches track at Elyria High School and is active in Elks Lodge 465 and First Methodist Church with wife Harriet and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Kehler
Clinton Ave
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Elyria
Elyria High School
Kehler
Elks Lodge
Harriet
First Methodist Church
Lorain Considers Bus Franchise Tied to Schools
Lorain City Council weighs granting a bus franchise to Euclid Truck Rental Inc led by Herman Malbin. The decision hinges on a school board recommendation while Supt. Joe Calta and President Ralph Brooks call for financial history and school input before approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Cleveland
Board of Education
Woodrow Mathna
Ralph G. Brooks
Joe F. Calta
Euclid Truck Rental, Inc
Herman Malbin
Malbin
John Garver
Elyria
Amherst
Council
Euclid
Brooks
Calta
Mathna
John Kosecho
Mosher Declines Nixon Apollo Dinner Invite
U S Rep Charles A Mosher and his wife declined President Nixon's invitation to the Los Angeles dinner honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts. The Mosher family planned a vacation in Michigan's north woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Charles A. Mosher
Richard Nixon
Los Angeles
North Woods
Michigan
Fire crews aid 89-year-old man after a fall at home
Firefighters assist Jack Barres of 441 West Lith Street after a fall at his residence. Avon finances report slated for council review, due in the clerk's office by Wednesday night for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barres
West Lith St
Barres
Avon
Tall travelers prompt lowered walkways at Luray Caverns
The Luray Caverns in Virginia is lowering its walkways to provide more headroom for taller travelers. This adjustment comes as Americans grow taller generation by generation according to the American Automobile Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Luray Caverns
Virginia
American Automobile Association
Ohio Legislature Approves Multi-Billion Plan With Tax Reforms
The 108th General Assembly approves a 4.1 billion two year operating budget plus major tax and public safety measures. It spreads delinquent payments over ten years while funding highway projects across Ohio’s 88 counties and creates a 30 million Transportation Research Center. The package broadens state employee pay raises, expands health and education programs, and moves to change election laws. Sunday liquor sales become local option and workmen’s comp covers black lung disease with tests and staged benefits for miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Union
Logan
108Th General Assembly
Welder Directs Own Rescue After Crushing Crusher
Pascual Moreno a 24 year old welder injured at a gravel pit eight miles west of Mexico City directed the rescue of his own body after being caught in a rock crushing machine. He guided a crew using a cutting torch and wrenches to dismantle the crusher. He died on the operating table two hours later from massive trauma and blood loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
UPL
Pascual Moreno
Moreno
Pascual
Hill deemed mentally incompetent by VA in Ohio case
David Hill a self proclaimed rabbi and leader of Operation Black Unity admits the Veterans Administration declared him mentally incompetent nearly two years ago. His guardian Mrs Dorothy L Smith is sought for a hearing and probate court summoned her to account for Hill’s 317 monthly compensation with a partial accounting filed July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
David Hill
Operation Black Unity
McDonald's
Veterans Administration
Dorothy L. Smith
Sheriff's Deputies
Cuyahoga County Probate Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. C. Prochaska
Armstrong Museum
Memoriam
Ava
Fami
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home, Inc
Greater Etyri and Vicinity 1
Cerny
Pop
G.G. Aldrich Jr
H. E. Rice
John Lupe
S. Amherst
Lorain St. Joseph
Lonne Wright
East River Sr
Mrs
Angelo Rivera
East 34Th St
Albert F. Wakefield
Put-in-Bay
Pollution Control Commission
Lake Research and Recreation Council
Port Commission
Shore Line Use Commission
William F. Naegele
Mosher
Apollo
Tall Folks Cave
Case-Western Reserve Medical School
U.S. Supreme Court
Ohio Youth Commission
Department of Finance
Hill
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