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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1970
Page
6
Charles A Hanzel, 60, died Monday from an accidental gunshot wound at his Avon home on 4606 Case Rd. Cremation will follow the funeral at Burmeister County Line Funeral Home. Friends may visit today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the same establishment.
Death notices report Charles A Hanzel of Avon Ohio survived by wife Mary sons John Carl and Wayne daughter Carol and siblings with viewing times at Burmeister County Line Funeral Home Avon. Services Thursday 2 pm cremation to follow. Also noted is Julis Christine Adams infant daughter of David and Mrs Adams Vermilion with a graveside service Thursday 10 am Maple Grove Cemetery Vermilion. Edward M Fisher Funeral Home Vermilion handling arrangements.
Anna Leonhard 87 survivors include two daughters Alta Barber Elyria and Hazel Allsop South Amherst and one son Earl Lorain. Visitation Wednesday at Fisher Funeral Home Vermilion 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm, Maple Grove Cemetery Vermilion. Adam Pluta 59 Berea survivor wife Phyllis daughter Barbara Gules, mother Regina Pluta, and five brothers. Visitation Fox Funeral Home Berea Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm. Funeral Friday 9 am at the funeral home, Mass at St Adelbert's Church 9:30 am, burial St Adelbert's Cemetery.
Obituaries note Frank Krueger 64 of Oberlin wife Pearl and family. service details at Cowling Funeral Home with Knights of Pythias service and Westwood Cemetery burial. Also mentions Rose M. and others from Polk Ohio and Wellington with funeral arrangements at Sudro-Curtis Norton and Harold Dicken Funeral Homes, burials in Brookdale Greenwood and Ridge Hill memorial parks.
The family of the late Martin Schroeder thank all who sent cards flowers and messages during their time of bereavement. Pallbearers and Wainwright Funeral Home assisted at the funeral. Rev Berthardt offered support and prayers.
Obituary notice for Dorothy E Tooks who died August 12 1969. The piece expresses faith and a family tribute mentioning husband Paul, daughter Stiries and son Barne, and other relatives. It reflects memorial language and a wish for heavenly rest.
Steve Docs 65 of 2966 Cleveland Blvd Elyria died 6 45 pm yesterday at St Joseph Hospital after brief illness. Retired maintenance foreman at Ohio Edison Co after 49 years. Survived by wife Margaret. three sons Stephan N Charles and Robert. 12 grandchildren. three sisters. James Horton 58 of 3804 Canton Ave Lorain died 11 35 am yesterday at St Joseph Hospital after months of illness. Survived by wife Daisy. five sons Sgt Joe Horton in Germany James Jr John Timothy and David. five daughters Mary Tilman Jo Ann Brown Louise Rose and Martha. two brothers and one sister. 13 grandchildren. Both services planned with church and burial details at Mt Zion Baptist Church and Ridgehill Elmwood cemeteries.
Mrs. G. Schabbing 60 of Lorain and Mrs. Harriet Puza 55 of Vermilion die after long illnesses. Schabbing died in Chapman General Hospital California. services planned at Dombrowski Funeral Home Lorain and St. Stanislaus Church. Puza to be buried in Calvary Cemetery Lorain with Nativity Church rites.
Mrs C E Eaton head nurse at Lorain Cuyahoga Works U S Steel Corp dies at 37 in London burial in Kirkwood Cemetery London Service at Rader Funeral Home London tomorrow 2 pm Surviving parents and sister. Miss Edwards 37 found dead at 283 Washington Ave Ohio State nursing graduate 1955 Phi Mu Ohio Nurses Assoc Industrial Nurses Assoc coroner to rule on death. Mrs Clara E Eaton 90 Spencer Township died after five week illness at Lodi Hospital services Friday 3 pm Parker Funeral Home burial Spencer Cemetery. Edward I Hessler 49 died carbon monoxide poisoning in garage Amherst burial St Bernard's Hastings Pa with Early Funeral Home services Friday Hastings Pennsylvania. He was a former B&O railroad fireman born St Benedict PA lived Amherst 20 years. Funeral home handling arrangements.
Lorain Richland Huron and Erie county Democrats meet at Holiday Inn to choose a replacement for J. Grant Keys who withdrew due to surgery data processing changes and family reasons. Possible Republican opponent is Robert J. Corts of Elyria with primary challengers Robert R. Sawyer and Thomas King mentioned.
Elyria Board of Education approved Ely Stadium repairs at a total of 57 355 after rechecking bids. Roth Construction Corp Norwalk bid 35 300 for general work beating J and R Construction Elyria 79 000 and cutting projected costs from the original 125 000 damage estimate. Heating contract went to Krebs Calkins Elyria 10 555 and electrical to Novak Electric Avon 11 500 with other bids higher.
Elyria's Board of Education will hold a 7:30 p.m. public meeting at Northwood Junior High School cafeteria to hear a large number of parents protesting the bus situation. Organizers previously moved the discussion to Elyria High School due to crowd size and funding disputes.
Elyria police charged Patricia Chinley and Manor Drescher with larceny after three color television sets were stolen from the Americana Inn motel. Detectives traced a car license to Chinley at the motel and questioned Drescher in Cleveland. The sets valued at 390 dollars each disappeared the morning after a Sunday check in.
Elyria police charged Jules E Lorieux 72 of 246 Princeton Ave with leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence after his car struck a parked vehicle belonging to Thomas Graham 22 of 452 Park Ave. Lorieux was stopped on Princeton and Sherman Streets after officers traced his movements.
Mrs. James Walsh 92 of 5181 Case Rd North Ridgeville died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Tennessee she lived in North Ridgeville 40 years and was a member of Cora Griswold chapter of the Eastern Star Westlake. Survived by son Leslie J. of Rocky River a daughter Mrs J E Algeo of Athens five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Jenkins Funeral Chapel Westlake plans services Friday at 1 p.m. burial Lakewood Park Cemetery Rocky River.
Julie Christine Adams infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Adams died at 2 15 a m in St Joseph Hospital Lorain two days after premature birth. Graveside service will be at Maple Grove Cemetery Vermilion with Rev Gilbert Stopko officiating. Edward M Fisher Funeral Home Vermilion in charge. Curtis Orr Sr 70 of Lorain died after a heart attack at home 3645 Dallas Ave Lorain. He was born in Panola County Mississippi and lived in Lorain since 1956. He worked for Ford Motor Co Lorain assembly plant and was in the United Auto Workers Local 425. Funeral arrangements by Carter Funeral Home Lorain.
Wellington officials discuss closing Brighton school and moving students to town to save money. State aid for building problems has dried up while operating costs rise. A 4.5 mill levy expires year end and will be on November ballots, but no action was taken.
Elyria school superintendent George B. Smittle was asked by Dr. Robert Stevenson to state his position on the Racine Wisconsin superintendency. Smittle said he would respond as promptly as possible, while a Racine board source indicated he is the sole remaining candidate for the $28,000 post.
City law director John Gallagher ruled petitions to repeal the Center Ridge Development rezoning or call a referendum invalid for not filing a verified copy with the city. The rezoning of about 25 acres was approved June 29 after a public hearing. Nearby residents fear drainage, values, and traffic impacts while developers expect up to 200 two bedroom units. Dominion Diederich supports the project. Morris and Stuart opposed the zoning.
Lorain County Children’s Services director Thomas W. Porter and six others are named defendants in a $3 million suit filed in Muskingum County. Plaintiff Carolyn Wade alleges she was sterilized at 17 under court affidavits declaring her feeble minded. The suit claims illegal sterilization occurred March 9, 1966, and seeks $1 million compensatory and $2 million punitive damages.
Ticket options range from 12.50 to 3 dollars with sponsor and patron categories. The bus departs at 11 45 a m from the Central Security National Bank Branch in the Sheffield Shopping Center. Tickets may be arranged at the American Cancer Society offices in Lorain or by calling local numbers. Blossom Music Center address given for reference in Cuyahoga Falls.
A reader prize notes Foster Parents Plan Inc. as a charity and reports adopting a Korean girl, Hwang Soon Joo, with monthly translated letters. The letter urges column mention and donations to the General Fund for those unwilling to commit to a regular program. It lists international centers from Korea to Vietnam and cites the 1937-founded charity with sites in Bolivia, Brazil, Hong Kong, and more.
The Huron County division of the American Cancer Society collected 17.796 million dollars in this year’s campaign, surpassing a 1600 dollar goal. Chairman Paul Wechter says 45 percent of funds stay in Huron County for research, education and service.
Lorain County GOP chairman Atty. Joseph Zieba says Judge Robert Jenson may not withdraw as Republican candidate for Lorain County Common Pleas Court domestic relations and juvenile division. Jenson was nominated for the May 5 primary but hinted July 9 he might quit due to a heart condition with a withdrawal deadline Friday. The party would have until Aug 19 to name a replacement if he resigns. Democrat candidate is Henry T. Webber, son of the incumbent judge, set to retire in January.
A fog shrouded morning crash on Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville left Charles R. Stone 55 in fair condition with fractured ribs and bruises. Martin Butler 24 of Elyria had minor injuries and was released. no charges filed authorities said.
Elyria youth Herley Westfall, 20, drove into the Gastown Restaurant on Route 10, smashing the main entrance and windows. Deputies said his foot slipped from the brake, causing $1,500 damage. No injuries and no charges filed.
Wayne L. Tite of 165 Longfellow St faced charges of driving under the influence speeding and resisting arrest after a pursuit along the Kennedy Memorial Parkway. Police said the 48 year old Elyria man sped eastbound then turned onto Gulf Road and Poplar Street before stopping at his driveway. He allegedly attempted to flee on foot toward his horse before being taken into custody.
A Republic Steel spokesman says about 400 windfall dollars will be paid to 55 workers in the Steel & Tubes Division within five weeks under a retroactive agreement with the United Steel Workers. Qualified workers receive 10 cents an hour for time worked since August 1, 1968 when the three year contract began. The pact covers 3530 of 44904 workers across 22 other Republic plants.
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