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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1961

Page

14

Wellington County Fair Sees 53 000 Attend First Three Days

Despite threatening skies, Wellington fair draws 53 000 visitors over Mon Wed amid long lines and popular Red Foley Jubilee acts. No injuries at the Red Cross tent and many reunions at police HQ. Lorain County Agricultural Society names three new directors Jack Ternes Cyril Reinders Clarence Barber and reelects Hollis Keighley Boyd McConnell K R Jordan Sr Robert Rundle.

Wellington Red Cross Lorain County Agricultural Society Jack Ternes Elyria Cyril J. Reinders Carlisle Clarence M. Barber Hollis W. Keighley Russia Township Boyd McConnell K. R. Jordon Sr Camden Robert L. Rundle LaGrange

Youthful Pace Lights Lorain County Fair Schedule

Wellington reports a three day speed program at the Lorain County Fair with harness and pony races and a Junior Fair crowning event. A parade at 7 50 p m precedes scholarships the C L Hill Memorial Mr Fair award and a king and queen from the Junior Fair. Sir Adios led with 2 10 4 in the 2 21 trot while Bewitching Willie posted 2 11 3 and 2 12 1 in two heats.

Wellington Lorain County Fair Board C. L. Hill Chronicle-Tele‘am Land Trotters Sir Adios Willie Beverly J. Witchey Ashland Delno King Ohio Northern Ohio Colt Beverly J. Watehey Denny King Irish Pete J. Tay ‘Lynch Massillon Ben Stokes Chief Martin M. M Gertrude Talcott Taylor Mich FL Talcott Eight Bells Edward Norton Fairport Harbor Richard Snyder Spirits Gay Ray W. Cronk Canfield William Pocza Success al von Valley Farms Scenery Hill Fred Beinhauser Success Laini Aster Dr.r. L. Mandell Medina Harvey Carter Meadow Donna Charles Sims Waldo Johnny James Missy Moore Clair Bentley Hayster Ike Bentley High Chuck Dayton Brown Harold Auble L. E. Chaffee Madison, C Lawrence Chaffee Prince Eric William J. Bedell Norwalk the Pick Ted Rute Amherst Roy Mosher

Gluvna Guilty in Fatal Teen Driving Case Probation Ordered

Lorain youth Joseph J. Gluvna, 18, was found guilty by Judge Henry P. Webber at a one day juvenile court trial for a June 12 traffic crash that killed three members of a family. Delinquency charges kept him under strict probation until 21 with driving ban and sobriety requirement. probation may be modified after one year with continued schooling.

Henry P. Webber Joseph J. Gluvna Lorain Gluvna Penfield Co - Op Wellington Hap Huntington Liberty Huntington Brighton Buckeyes Ing di J Dale C. Kellogg Kellogg Lord C-T Clals Opportunity J. William McCray Lord’s Low B. Ac Mercury Tirgin Siba Beard Flood

Mystery surrounds cruiser car crash in Elyria area

Police investigated a crash early Monday involving a city cruiser and a bank manager Kenneth B. Lord’s car at Ridge Street. Witnesses described beer use by a youth connected to the Lord party and questioned whether occupants were in the Lord car after the collision.

North Ridgeville Elyria Savings and Trust Co. Bank Kenneth B. Lord Lord Auto East River St Neuman Beal Ridge St Gluvna Lord Eugene Beal YMCA Maurice Flood Seph Neuman Flood Paul Brand Jasted Newman

Active community leader C F Bronson dies at 66

Claude F. Bronson former Ohio Fuel Gas district manager died at home 214 Park Ave Elyria after a week and a half illness from a fall. Born Bloommdale June 29 1895 he lived in Elyria since 1936. He held multiple Masonic posts Kiwanis past lieutenant governor and Salvation Army advisor role. Surviving wife Laura J two daughters Claude F Bronson Jr five grandchildren and a brother. Funeral tomorrow 2 pm Harold Dicken Funeral Home with Dr Henderson officiating burial Brookdale Cemetery. Memorials to Ely Salvation Army building fund suggested.

Claude F. Bronson Ohio Fuel Gas Co Park Ave Mr. Bronson Bloommdale Elyria First Methodist Marion Lodge A. M Marshall Chapter RAM S. M Knights Templar Elyria Kiwanis Club Kiwanis, International Salvation Army Advisory Board American Legion Post 12 The Forty and Light Bronson Lorain County Metropolitan Housing Authority Elyria Booster Club Elyria High School Laura J Frank] C. Pfizenmayer Rocky River Edmond R. Bosworth Euc Tid Claude F. Bronson Jr Bay Village Gale M. Bronson Eustis Fla Finneral Harold Dicken Earl BR. Henderson Brookdale Cemetery Elyvia

Stout Captures Triple Wins in Ponies at Lorain County

Dan Stout swept three firsts in pony racing at Lorain County Fair yesterday. He won the 50 and 54 inch classes and the free for all, with Harry Ray taking the 46 inch title. Other top finishers included Bob Biggs, Paul Miller, Bruce Elmerick, Ron Karnes, and Jim Simmirong across the races.

Harry Ray Dan Stout Ray Lorain County Fair Stout Bob Biggs Paul Miller Bruce Elmerick Miller Elmerick Ron Karnes Jim Simmirong

City plant bid lowers probable cost to 2.9 million

The city’s million sewage treatment plant may total about 200000 less than the 3.1 million estimate. Hankin Conkey Co of Cleveland bid 2 563 215 including plant construction and systems. plant work 2 405 319. A 250000 federal grant is expected to cover part of the price.

Hankin - Conkey Co Cleveland Hankin - Conkey Shleinoeder Canon National Engineer and Construction Co Cleve Christopher Con Columbus Traction Co Harriington Electric Co Iandard Eiec National Engineering C. P. Wright and Co Clove Krebs-Calkins Inc Elyria

Lorain County Fair Program Highlights and Events

Lorain County Fair schedule lists 4 p.m. Suburban Hot Stove League baseball finals and 7:30 p.m. grand parade. 8:30 p.m. Junior Fair Show with scholarship awards and crowning of king and queen. Open class judging at 9 a.m. and Junior Fair Steer Club show at 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. to noon nutrition project grading. 1 Bins Sheen and swine sale, 1:30 p.m. Harness racing. 2 p.m. Steer sale in the show ring. League baseball finals at 7 and 9 p.m. and International Auto Daredevil show in the grandstand.

Lorain County

Two charged in shooting of Al lired Vanover in Olmsted Township

Three men were released from the county jail while Walter F. Campbell Ted Ray Meadows and two others were charged in the Tuesday night shooting of 21 year old Al lired Vanover of Bagley Road Olmsted Township Campbell bonds at 5000 with hearing set for Saturday Meadows bonds at 200 with tomorrow’s hearing Vanover was shot in a scuffle in front of the Newton residence as Campbell and his brother in law Charles Scott tried to line up witnesses for Scott's divorce case Vanover remained in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Allired Vanover Bagley Olmsted Township Walter F. Campbell Lydial Rd Columbia Station I J Elyria Municipal Jud Frank Wilcox Ted Ray Meadows Cook Rd Olmsted Falls Charles Bagley Rd North Olmsted James Newton Cooley Rd Donald Crick Plum Creek Vanover Elyria Memorial Hospital Newton Ton Cooley Campbell Charles Scott Scott Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court

Judge Keeps Young Sheepmen On Alert

In Wellington the Junior Fair sheep showmanship contest judged by Dr. Carl Bradford of Ohio State Agricultural Extension Service tested Lorain County youths on handling, animal, and dress. George Keep won first, with David Gurissy second. Allen Snow earned champion market lamb and Kathy Emmerich the champion sheep breeding project.

George Keep George Huntington Liberty Carl Bradford Ohio State Agricultural Extension Service Wooster Lorain County David Gurissy Brighton Buckeyes Allen Snow Market Lamh Kathy Emmerich

Ford Local at Sandusky OKs Strike Action

Ford Local 1216 union members in Sandusky voted 97.4 percent in favor of authorizing union officials to call a strike if negotiations with the company fail. The vote, reportedly high among those present, supports the local’s stance amid contract talks with the International union affiliation.

Sandusky Ford United Antu Workers 2. S Ellged Maneding Cal Pail

Oberlin Man's Hearing Extended Two Weeks

John F. Strong, 41, of 278 West College Street, Oberlin, had four charges continued for two weeks by Municipal Judge David Br. Goldthorpe. He has been under psychiatric treatment since pleading innocent to charges of abusing a police officer, assault and battery, trespassing, and disorderly conduct filed by Patrolman Eugene Barlow.

Oberlin — Hearne John F. Strong West College St David BR. Goldthorpe Strong Sinc Eugene Barlow

Store Hit By Burglar Furs Taken

The M. L. Neil Co. store was burgled last night with furs missing. John Gabor the store manager said the total loss could not be determined until an inventory is completed. The burglary was found when the store opened this morning. Sheriff Michael Andreyco called the loss “at least several thousand.”

Neil Co Sheriff's Department John Gabor Gabor Michael Andreyco

Local 425 OKs Strike at Ford Lorain Plant

UAW Local 425 at Ford Lorain Assembly Plant voted 1477 to 121 with eight voided ballots among 1608 cast, enabling a strike at midnight Aug 31 if national negotiations fail. Turnout was about 40 percent. 3,950 members in the local, the county’s second-largest. The vote occurred at United Polish Club Hall after moving from Ford property.

UAW Ford Motor Co Lorain United Polish Club Ford Brown-Lipe-Chaping Jalan Lar Auto Industry

Wallet Thieves Get 30 Day Jail Terms

Charles E. Noling 51 of Parkman Ohio and Rody Johnson 46 of Youngstown were fined 200 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in Lorain County Jail by Municipal Judge David R Goldthorpe after pleading guilty to petit larceny and receiving stolen property. The theft occurred at the Lorain County Fair in Wellington where a wallet containing twenty dollars dropped from James McCoy’s pocket. A roll O plane operator and witnesses located the wallet and three others beneath the fairground machine. Noling admitted drinking. Johnson did not offer an excuse. Deputy James Mertz and Deputy Parker Miller investigated.

Lorain Wellington Lorain Couny David R. “Goldthorpe Charles E. Noling Parkman Ohio Rody Johnson Wood Hand Ave Youngstown James McCoy Amherst Miller McCoy Mertz Noling Johnson

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