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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1961

Page

14

Boy to Undergo Major Heart Surgery in Cleveland

Three year old Billy Lee Piatt of North Ridgeville, son of Floyd and wife, will have open heart surgery at Western Reserve University Hospital in Cleveland on Wednesday, September 27. The operation aims to repair a heart opening found after pneumonia as an infant. United Auto Workers Local 101 is organizing a blood drive for B positive donors, with typing by Lorain County Blood Bank at EMH and Lorain. Transportation to Cleveland will be provided by the UAW.

Billy Lee Piatt Floyd Piatt Broad Blvd North Ridgeville Western Reserve University Hospital Cleveland Billy United Auto Workers Local 101 Western Automatic Machine Screw Co Pratt Lorain Emh St. Joseph Hospital

Lorain 4-Hers Qualify For Ohio State Fair In Vegetable Judging

Three Lorain County 4-H members Michael Abfall Brice McAlpin and Jeanne Hoffman qualified for the Ohio State Fair by winning the county vegetable judging contest. The Aug 25 judging test covered 22 vegetables 11 insect identifications 20 seed types and required plate judging of peppers onions carrots tomatoes and potatoes.

Lorain County Bruce McAlpin Grafton Jeanne Hoffman Elyria Mike Abdfall Avon Norman Jensen Michael Abfall Brice McAlpin Abfail Adam Abfail Riegelsberger Rd Alpin Miss Hoffman Victor Hoffman Bechtel Rd Ridgeline Aggientes Ohio

Edwards To Lead UF Drive Unit

Elyria architect Robert G. Edwards will chair the Commercial A Division of the United Fund Campaign. The drive is set for October 16 to 26 as announced by Denis J. Ryan, Commercial Group chairman.

Robert G. Edwards Elyria Commercial United Fund Denis J. Ryan John Murdach YMCA

Merger Proposed Between EST and First Wellington Bank

The boards of The Elyria Savings and Trust Co and The First Wellington Bank agreed to merge, with First Wellington stockholders receiving two EST shares per First Wellington share. Wellington staff will keep their roles, and the merged bank will operate as The Elyria Savings and Trust Co with a Wellington office. Stockholders must approve, and meetings are planned for September with a target merger in October.

First Wellington Bank Elyria Savings and Trust Co Lorain Couinty Financial William S. Bennett Wellington Bank R. J. Fitch Elyria Banking Company First Wellington Leon W. Jones EST Paul ¥. Gray Wellington Ohio State Banking Department Federal Reserve System Washington, D.C Nyton Elyria Savinings and Trust Co. RS Mnekged

Napping Driver Killed In Ohio Bridge Crash

Franklin Ridenour a 39 year old father of four from Continental was killed when his car veered off an Ohio 634 bridge in Putnam County and plunged into a creek after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel. Sheriff Jim Ruhe said only a single vehicle was involved and the crash occurred about a mile north of Continental early today.

Continental Ohio UPI Franklin Ridenour Here Putnam County Jim Ruhe Ridenour

Recording Deeds Increase in Last Month’s Recordings

County Recorder Leota B. Mitchell released a report showing deed and mortgage recordings rose last month versus July of the previous year. The data highlight growing activity in property transfers and secured loans within the county.

Leota B. Mitchell

Cops Capture Trio After Circuitous Car Theft Chase

In Wellington police activity yesterday a 15 and 16 year old youth and Kenneth E Forster, 26, led a chase through Michigan and Ohio, stealing cars and hitchhiking before Norwalk officers finally detained them. The trio, all Detroit residents on Michigan paroles, were held by Lorain County authorities with Forster held for FBL.

Wellington Norwalk Melvin Smith Michigan Prospect St Semigo Detroit Lorain County

Woman Hurt As Car Slams Truck On Rt 20 Near Huron Line

Mrs. Bertha A White aged 30 of Wakeman is in fair condition at Allen Hospital Oberlin after her car rear ended a tractor trailer driven by Virgil D Young 25 of Wellington on Route 20 one and three tenths miles east of the Huron County line. She suffered facial cuts possible ankle fracture possible brain concussion and bruises. The State Highways Patrol says Young halted for road construction when White could not stop in time. The crash is under patrol investigation.

Bertha A. White Green Rd Wakeman Allen Hospital Oberlin Rt. 20 Huron County White Virgil D. Young BR. D. 1 Wellington State Young

Infant Death Attributed To Suffocation In Ohio

Ashland County Coroner ruled that Dianna Vess a one month old twin died of suffocation after being found in an outdoor toilet at the rear of her Glenmont home. The infant was discovered about an hour after the mother Mrs L Vess missed her.

Loudonville Ohio Ashland H. P. ‘Petty Dianna Vess Glenmont Holmes County L. Vess

Convention Was Not Play For Court Reporter

Thomas Clemenio, a court stenotype reporter, attended the National Shorthand Reporter Association convention in Philadelphia. It ran from morning to night for four days with instruction and testing. Clemenio passed two tough tests, 240 and 286 words a minute, showing his high speed in stenography.

Thomas Clemenio Asom Philadelphia Clemenio Tor

Hunt Abandoned For Sunken Plane

SANDUSKY authorities abandoned the search for the airplane that landed and sank in Lake Erie off Starve Island a week ago. Charges against the plane owner and the pilot are planned after investigation by the Federal Aviation Authority in Cleveland. FAA and highway patrol reports will go to the Civil Aviation Board in Washington for disposition.

Sandusky Lake Erie Starve Island State Highway Patrol Federal Aviation Authority Cleveland FAA Highway Patrol Bureau of the Civil Aviation Board Washington

Car Runs Into Bridge Injures Man Near Wakeman

Raymond D. Huttons of Cleveland was taken to Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital after a one car crash on Route 303 east of Wakeman. The State Highway Patrol said the injuries were not serious and Elyrians rescued two men who escaped from a sinking plane the previous evening, while a third man reported the crash to the FAA. The incident involved a home based airship operated without authority to rent aircraft, and a union strike potential emerged at General Motors Ford and Chrysler plants as talks continued.

Norwalk Raymond D. Huttons Rocky River Cleveland Fisher - Titus Memorial Hospital State Highway Patrol Huttons Tu. 303 Wakeman Vermion River Bridge Elyrians Patrol FAA William Kahliff Elyria Francis Adier Millbury Toledo Castalia Adler UAW International Richard Mayer Genmouse

City bids for northeast bypass signals come in under budget

The bid on traffic signals and safety features for the Northeast Bypass totalled 17 000 dollars from Atlas Electrical, with Lake Erie Electric at 15 39 for equipment and Graybar Electric at 8 137 58 for materials only. Safety updates include crosswalks at district intersections and signals from West to East along Gulf Road. Remaining funds, about 27 855 dollars, may buy extra signs or other improvements.

City Board of Controls Atlas Electrical Construction Co Murray Ridge Rd Lake Erie Electric Inc Graybar Electric Co Cleveland Stfety Service Dale C. Kellogg Furnace West River St Gulf Rd Abbe Ra Cleveland St Dieta Se Onia Edison Co Kellogg Grayhir Co Park Ave Broad St Athas

Windows Smashed Man Held After Car Lot Vandalism

Elyria man James W. Unger, 33, is jailed awaiting a charge of malicious destruction. He admits breaking six windows at Lew's Motor Sales, 487 Cleveland St, using a board and wheels. Owner Lew George will sign the warrant. Unger says the act was to get even after an argument.

Elyria James W. Unger Hawthorne St D. E. George Marseilles Ave Lew’s Motor Sales Cleveland St George Unger Chronicle - Telegram Judy Moos

Local 780 To Consider Strike Vote

Elyria UAW Local 780 will hear reports from the national and international labor boards at its Sunday meeting before deciding whether to authorize a strike vote. If approved, a committee will be formed to organize the vote among General Motors workers.

Elyria Uaw TRO Elyria Brown - Lipe Chapin Division General Motors Union National and International Labor Executive Board

Record Open Class Entries Hit Peak at Lorain County Fair

Open class entries for the 1967 Lorain County Fair soared to a record 2,014, with most departments increasing from last year. Bees and goat competitions saw the sharpest gains, while beef, sheep, and hay and silage fell. An off duty officer stopped Ralph E. Turner after he was seen weaving through traffic on Woodland Ave after a signal, with Turner charged for driving while intoxicated. Over 2,300 Junior Fair exhibits add to the event’s variety alongside the racing program, saddle horse show, and pulling contests.

Wellington Lorain County Woodland Ave Middle Ave Iine Ralph E. Turner Enir Ihe

UAW Local 25 Members to Vote on Strike at Lorain Ford Plant

UAW Local 25 at Ford Lorain Assembly Plant will hold a strike vote at a special meeting Sunday August 27 at 2 30 p m United Polish Citizens hall 17th Street and Long Avenue Lorain.

UAW Lorain Ford Motor Co United Polish CIA 17Th Si Land Long Ave

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