Elyria Playground Royalty Crowned At Season Finale
The Elyria Recreation Department wrapped its playground season with a Miss Playground Gretchen Ott and Mr Playground Terry Gales crowned at Eastern Heights. About 250 spectators watched the Elyma Capera variety show featuring the Hi-Lites Band and numerous performers from 13 play areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Bamdes
Misa
Mr. Playground
Eastern Heights
Gretchen Ott
Ralph Ott
Bell Ave
Edison Playground
Terry Gales
George Gales
Preston Ave
St. Jude Playground
Robert J. McWilliams
Robert Stevenson
Elyria Recreation Board
Richard Lysaght
Sylvia Kerzubinski
Recreation Department
Elyma Youth Council
Dan Alberts
Hi-Lites
Tom Brosky
Steve Mike
Gary Wessell
Jim Trescott
Dick Ferancy
Terry Fawkes
Rita Lepkowski
Nancy Alberts
Jackie Masurek
Steve Yarsa Jr
Dick Smallwood
Dorothy Yarsa
Cynthia Donovan
Dana Lydon
Karen Malik
Barbara Lyons
Josephine Varsa
Kathy Bonczek
Carol Rader
Virginia Flickenger
Helen Varsa
Marilyn Becker
Linda Yovan
Barbara Hostetler
Sherry Leonard
Barbara ,Stucs
Sally Kinter
Annette Gallo
Sanitarium to Receive Flu Vaccine This Fall
Dr Meary F Franke announces sanitarium will immunize patients and staff with vaccine from McKesson and Robbins Co once received in about three to four weeks. He cites fall winter epidemic risk and notes armed forces and medical personnel are already being inoculated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant View
Meary F. Franke
Frankle
McKesson and Robbins Co
Cleveland
Purinc
Frankie
Playmakers Announce Teahouse of the August Moon Open
Playmakers will present Teahouse of the August Moon by John Patrick as its first show of the year. Readings for casting will be held in September with auditions open to all interested, and Buck Traeger will direct the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Patrick
Board of Directors
Patrick
Olina
New York Drives Circle
David Wayne
Antoinette Perry
Sakini
Buck Traeger
Srans
Playmakers
Little Theater Board
Lorain Man Pleads Guilty To Break-In
Ronald Degan, 20, of 813 Euclid Ave Lorain, pled guilty in Elyria Municipal Court to breaking and entering. Bail set at 1000, he was bound over to the grand jury after police alleged he admitted breaking into the Empire Tavern on Adams Street and three other bar break-ins on Lake Avenue and Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Degan
Euclid
J Ave
Lorain
Elyria
Degan
Empire
Adams St
Lake Ave
Nne
Elyiia
Elyria Police Reports Highlight Local Offenses and Star Boat Results
Police records note arrests for speeding on the turnpike and Rt. 57, plus a disturbance charge over a loud car on Marseilles Ave. In boating news, Vermilion and Lorain skippers compete at Interlake Bay with Don Bever winning first in Star Boat, Doane second, and Lorain crews prepping for Great Lakes races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Carter
Woodland Ave
Marseilles Ave
Vermilion
South Shore Star Fleet
Interlake
Putun-Bay
Great Lakes
Don Bever
Roger Doane
Lorain
Bever
Cuba
Paul Stack
Star
South Shore
Fred Meyer
Loratt
G. L
Larry) Severs
Oberlin
Car Stolen From Home on West Bridge Junction
Carl Snyder reports his car was stolen from in front of his home on West Bridge Junction overnight. He parked it around 9:30 p.m. and found it missing this morning when preparing to go to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Snyder
West Bridge
Brake Failure Sparks Three-Vehicle Crash Near Plant
Wayne Messersmith of Shelby drove a truck whose brakes failed on Rt 20 near the Bendix Westinghouse Automotive plant. The impact struck LaVerne Johnson's 1953 car causing it to hit George Fesler's vehicle. Johnson and Fesler suffered back injuries. Johnson's car damage $1,500, Fesler’s $200, truck $150 per sheriff’s Deputy report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Messersmith
Shelby
Rt. 20
Bendbx-Westinghouse Automotive Av, Brake Co
LaVerne Johnson
Parma
George Fesler
Ene St
Johnson
Fesler
Deaths in Elyria Area Reported Across Several Localities
Obituary notices from Elyria Lorain and surrounding areas list Clyde T. Oakley 67 died in Birmingham Michigan after a week long illness, survivor details, funeral set at Highland Christian Church in Shaker Heights. Lydia C Williams 65 of Lorain died in Apple Creek Hospital with survivors and services planned in Lorain. George L. Raymond 76 of Lorain died after a months illness. Marion Klembek 43 Amherst died suddenly. Doris Jane Schwartz TJ. Oberlin died after two and a half years illness. Burial and service details span Elmwood Cemetery and local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde T. Oakley
Elyria
Birmingham
Mich
J. W. Oakley
Elyria High School
Cleveland
Oakley
Structural Iron Works
Mabel
J. Emmet Oakley
Uniontown
Ala
Charles McCuskey
Bess Hobbs
Mildred Hobbs
Brown-Forward Funeral Home
Kinsman Rd
Highland Christian Church
van Aiken Blvd
Avalon
Shaker Heights
Lorain
Lydia C. Williams
West 14Th St
Apple Creek Hospital
Williams
Second Baptist Church
Buckeye
Order of Eastern Star
Wiliams
A. B. Swilliams
Jennie Rouse
Arthur Woodson
Marianna
Ark
George L. Raymond
15Th St
Johnstown
Raymond
Thew Shovel Co
First Church Assembly of God
Martha
Betty Harmon
Lincoln Park
Edward Goudy
F Reichlin-Cooley
Keith A. Smith
Elmwood Cemetery
Amherst
Marion (Moxie) Klembek
Dewey Rd
Mr. Klembek
Sosnowcu
Poland
United States
National Tube Co
J. Lorain
Hickory Tree Grange of
Vera
John Klembek
Jenny
Stanley
England
Oberlin
Doris Jane Schwartz
West Lorain St
Joel
Thomas Glorioso
Paul Glorioso
Garfeld Blvd
St. Joseph Hospital
Michael
Joseph Nairn
Pauline Glorioso
Calvary Cemetery
Clement Orth
St. Anthony Church
Schwartz Home For Funerals
Reidy-Scanlan
Harold C. Christman
Denver Ave
Larry
Barry
Trvin Christman
Mary Bruce
Connellsville
Wellington
J. Wilbert Sharp
Palmetto
Fla
Union St
Apple Creek
James
Eliza Jane Sharp
Sharp
Curtis RE
Avon Lake
Betty Botchick
Andrew Botchick
Oakwood
Green Cross Hospital
Cuyahoga Falls
Robert
David
Robert Schneider
Hol. Brown
Parmeley Ave
Cris W. Messenger
Gee
Delayed Baumhart Road hearings for damages claims
County commissioners extend hearings for one week on claims for damages as land along Louise Street to be taken for widening Baumhart Road near the new Ford plant. Residents unable to file claims cite lack of access to the hearings and need for compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Louise
Baumhart
Ford
Eastern Star
Westwood Cemetery
North Olmsted Court Notes Hearings and Death Notice
Local court records show several speeding fines and a petty larceny acquittal. Death of Harry L Hawk at 5059 Porter Rd is reported with survivors including wife Catherine and three sons and three daughters. Property takings for road improvements discussed with appraisers valuing claims at 43188 to compensate 16 property owners. if talks fail, county will sue for jury-determined compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Olmsted
Harry L Hawk
Porter Rd
Ohio Crank Shaft Co
Cleveland
National Tube Co
Lorain
Universalist Church
Catherine
Williams) Hawk
Will
Lam B
Chagrin Falls
John L
New Rochelle
N. Y
Erie County 4-H members win fair awards in Style Show
Twenty one Erie County 4-H club members received awards at the Style Show contest held Wednesday night at the fairgrounds. Nancy Whyte of Castalia took first in the overall division, Esther Dahl of Monroeville was second, and Karen Graham of Castalia placed third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Erie County
Fairgrounds
Nancy Whyte
Castalia
Esther Dahl
Monroeville
Karen Grahm
Two Accidents Halt Traffic and Lead to Citations
Elyria police reported two crashes yesterday with one ticket issued in each. The first occurred at Chestnut and Second Streets when a car driven by 19 year old Thomas J. Curley failed to stop for a cross path Auto by 59 year old John J. Gray. The second collision happened on Broad Street near Washington Ave when 19 year old Donald E. Meese was struck from behind by a car driven by 19 year old Pfaudier. Both drivers faced charges for driving fault and failure to stop in an assured clear distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Chestnut
Second Sts
Thomas J. Curley
Root Rd
North Ridgeville
Chestnut St
John J. Gray
Broad St
144
Curley
Colly Delcarte
Milan
Kay Ward
Berlin
Gloria Sloma
Sandusky
Judy Hill
Wnclemed Magtotomer
Pfaudler Co
Permutit Co
Debrand
Monroeville
Jean
Addy
Castalia
Judy
A/Houghwaut
Gray
Praudier Permutit Inc
Just East
Washington Ave
Donald E. Meese
Pfaudler
Pfaudier
Lawe C. Ayers
Lane
Permutit
Meese Auto
Ayers
Local Fashion Prize Winners Across Castalia and Nearby Towns
Karen Grahl of Castalia won first in sportswear with Mary Kosmiter of Berlin Heights taking second and Jane Slem ming of rural Bellevue third. Mary Lee Harris led lounging clothes with Paula Kleinoeder of Castalia second and Wanda Kuns of Castalia third. Evelyn Todd of Vermilion won dress-up with Barbara Grahl of Vermilion second and Sharlee Thomas of Vermilion third. Nancy Whyte of Castalia topped tailoring clothes with Vici Hauritz of Sandusky second and Barbara Fox of Berlin Heights third. Est her Dahl of Monroeville won complete costume with Karen Dircks of Huron second and Alice Feld camp of Vermilion third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Grahl
Castalia
Mary Kosmiter
Berlin Heights
Jane Slemming
Rural Bellevue
Mary Lee Harris
Bellevue
Paula Kleinoeder
Wanda Kuns
Evelyn Todd
Vermilion
Barbara Grahl
Sharlee Thomas
Nancy Whyte
Vici Hauritz
Sandusky
Barbara Fox
Esther Dahl
Monroeville
Karen Dircks
Huron
Alice Feldcamp
Area Hospital News Births List With Numerous Local Addresses
A long list reports births to numerous area families including Timothy O Shaughnessy at Sheffield Leke and several others at addresses across Grafton LaGrange Oberlin and Cleveland. The column catalogs newborns and parental names in local households.
Births Reported at Amherst Hospital
A list records births at Amherst Hospital including a son to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ferner of Lorain and a son to Mrs. Dale Reisinger of Elyria among other newborns. The notices provide parental names and street addresses for several families in Lorain Oberlin Amherst Elyria Elyria area.
Man Drowns In Sake Barrel At Tokyo Plant
Kiyohern Maki, 47, drowned Wednesday in a 1,566 gallon barrel of sake at the Senraku Sake Company plant in suburban Tokyo. Police say he fell into the barrel while seeking relief from the city heat wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Kiyohern
Maki
Senraku Sake Company
Four Motorists Arrested by Pike Patrol
Amherst report states four motorists arrested by the Turnpike Patrol and brought in for disposition yesterday on speeding charges. Three defendants are from Pennsylvania Jerome Avate of Northampton Charles Stein of Bethlehem and George Magele of Bethlehem. The Cleveland driver Stephan C Koska age 47 of 7302 Hickory Lane posted a $15 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Turnpike
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Jerome Avate
Northampton
Charles Stein
Bethlehem
George Magele
Stephan C. Koska
Hickory Lane
Replacement of Cruiser Is Approved
Wellington officials approved buying a new police cruiser in a special session. Bids are due by noon August 2. The old 1956 cruiser was damaged Saturday when Police Chief James West chased two crash suspects after a red light violation at Routes 58 and 18. William Hurd and Robert Brehm face charges of running a red light. Hurd also faces reckless operation charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Rt. 58
Here
James West
Rts
Struch
William Hurd
Barker St
Hurd
Robert Brehm
New London
Oberlin Hospital
James Clem
Johns St
Birth announcements from Lorain Oberlin Elyria area
A series of birth notices list new daughters and sons born to families across Lorain county including Mr and Mrs Howard Moore 5040 Oberlin Ave Bert Furlong 975 Warwick Dr Sheffield Lake Mr and Mrs Eugene Kreiser 6137 Leavitt Rd Amherst Mrs Elmer Hall 824 North Central Dr Joseph Kulas 307 East 35th St Dennis Babinsky 2652 Apple Ave Mrs Charles Baker 203 Colorado Ave Mrs Irene Gallagher 401 Broadway Rodger Hilyard Hart Louis Kopps Jr 25 Pyle on Mrs Donald Kenney 1183 South Amherst Rd Oberlin East Elm Ave John Krantz 1010 Dent and Carol Bachtel 19 West 23rd St Mrs Wesley Tay 356 South Professor St Oberlin Lorain Elyria area residents named in notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Moore
Oberlin Ave
Bert Furlong
Warwick Dr
Sheffield Lake
Eugene Kreiser
Leavitt Rd
Amherst
Sky
Apple Ave
Charles, Baker
Colorado Ave
Irene Gallagher
Broadway
Rodger Hilyard
Hart Louis Koppcs Jr
Pyleon
Donald Kenney
South
Amherst Rd
Oberlin
Stu
East Ene Ave
John Krantz
Dent
Carol Bachtel
West 23Rd St
Wesley Tay
South Professor St
Lor
Liberty
Robert James
East Ave. Elyria 7
John Bo
St. Lorain
Wireman, and
Local Names Mentioned in Wellington Elyria Notices
Allen Hospital James Clem Wellington Mrs Walter Meinhold Elyria Mrs Arthur Youngless and son 403 South Professor St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clem
Wellington
Walter Meinhold
Elyria
Arthur Youngless and Son
Divorces and Civil Actions in Lorain County Courts
Zelda Ika Ave and Nick Crooks divorce case heard by Judge Kelly on neglect and cruelty grounds. Kathryn C. Olds seeks divorce from Harold by Judge Kelly for neglect. John Susdk sues for 3925 damages from a 1955 collision on Rt 12 and Durkee Rd. Elyria river dam sluice closures prompt odor concerns. Norma Skupnick administrator sues after fatal auto crash. Edna Brannan divorced from Burl with child custody and $35 weekly support. Pearl Carter sues for divorce from Boyd on neglect grounds. Mary Walton seeks alimony from Bobbie Walton for neglect and cruelty. Married dates 1954 referenced for several pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Popovich
Nebras
Zelda Ika
Loran
Brownell Ave
Loivorce
Nick
Daniel
Kelly
Kathryn C. Olds
Seventh St
Harold
Dwight
Elizabeth Page
Vine St
Wellington
John Susdk
R.D
Gratton
Elyria Street
Durkee Rd
Ohio Edison
Dee Power Dam
Ington Ave
Force Water
Harold Ewing
Cascade Park
Joseph
Alice
St., Lorain
Keily
Port
Also Mentioned on This Page
Area Star
Susan A. Ellison
Turnipike Patrol
Jesse Garcia
Dewey Ave
Elya
Sibley Roofing Co
Lorain County
Elyria Daycees
Barbara Barkacs
Carol Sheets
Joan Thatcher
Diane Francis
LaVerne Kays
Phyllis Saxon
C-T
Marion Klembek
Doris Jane Schwarte
Baby Thomas Glorioso
Emmerich Funeral Home
Arthur Dey
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Cleveland St
Baby Boy
Christman
Wilbert Sharp
Municipal Court News
Harry L. Hawk
Wilbert W. Gates
Brandtson Ave
Willie F. Jones
James L. Plaster
Lakewood
Terday
State Patrol
Wallace Carey
Foster Ave
Lodi
Furnace Sts
James T. Stone
Gulf Rd
Jennings A. Campbell
Banks Rd
Grafton
John E. Wetherbee
East Main St
LaGrange
Pense-Jenkins Funeral Home
Dover Center Rd
Westlake
West Ave
Phillip Thayer
Park
Thompson
Area Hospital News
Elyria Memorial
Gilbert Kleeby
Oakwood St
Timothy O’shaughnessy
Sheffield Leke
James Howard
West Eighth St
Andi Vargo
Case Rd
George Staszak
East Ave
Alonzo R. Chapman
Beebe Ave
John Conrad
R.D. J
Marie Fiedens
Emmett Fields
Frank Gradisek
East River Rd
Franz Gruen
Earl Hastings
Nancy Haverlock
Andrew Korka Sr
B.D
John Logan
Bath St
Dewey Mann Jr
Vulcan St
Gary Nash
Mort L. Norris
Glenn Opfer
West Main St
Dennis Perry
Keith Roberts
West Lakeview Ave
Columbus
Ann Marie Rufo
Hall Rd
Howard Sadler
Middle Ave
Ugjfred Talbot
Henry Ave
Harry Valentine
Miami Ave
Louis Wacker
Lester Whiteamire
Longford Ave
Dennis Williams and Son
Greenwich
Richard Wirth
Cambridge Ave
Theodore Bailey
Dennis Stoffer
Dennis Sa
Ikach
East 34Th St
Richard 'Mario Wolt
East 28Th St
Richard Ponnock
Ninth St
Edgar Carter
Lexington Ave
Albert Boyd
Grant St
Didno Lopez
Lorain Dr
Albert Dublin
Victory Ave
Amherst Hospital
Floyd Ferner
West 29Th St
Roscoe Riley
Elyna
Marie Kennedy
Axtel &J
Kenneth Phillips
Harry Mills
Idlewood Dr
Charles Fleming
Globe Ave
Frank Klenz
Arnold Griffith
Quarry Rd
Dale Reisinger and Son
Wasem Ave
Earl Hartle
Telegraph Rd
South Amherst
Sudro-Curtis
St. Joseph
Elmer Hall
North Central
Joseph Kulas
East 35Th St
Dennis Andrew Babin
Courthouse News
Pearl Carter
Boyd
Mary Walton
West Lake Rd
Bobbie Walton
City
Ohio
Edison
Stu DeCarlones
Malu
Newspap
Arehi
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