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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1959

Page

5

Sanders Murder Trial Opens With 30 Witnesses Subpoenaed

The Alford Sanders murder case begins in Common Pleas Court as 30 witnesses are subpoenaed and 46-person venire questioned for a jury. Sanders, 25, escapes from a prison farm before allegedly fatally stabbing 78-year-old Father Mandeville at his Island Road home in Medina County.

Alford Sanders Grafton Prison Farm Father Mandeville Island Rd Farmer Common Pleas John D. Pincura Atttorneys

Firelands Chapter Formed By Social Workers in Lorain Area

Local members of the National Association of Social Workers from Lorain Huron and Erie Counties have organized the Firelands Chapter in place of the Cleveland Chapter They plan to petition for provisional status by Nov 1960 and full membership by November The new officers are Muss Helen MacKenzie president Howard Grenell vice president Loretta Farley secretary registrar Amos Burrows treasurer A bylaws committee includes Lois Bielfelt Marlin Butts and Howard Wells

National Association of Social Workers Lorain Huron Erie Cleveland Firelands National Association For the New Muss Helen MacKenzie Family Service Association of Lorain County Howard Grenell Haron County

Sixteenth Birthday Marked by Paralysis After Shooting

At Tom Heckman's sixteenth birthday party, a guest list of 30 included the friend who accidentally shot him on August 14. The victim, now paralyzed from the neck down, says the situation is “up to God” as he faces adult life. The event highlights a tragedy impacting a young man and his circle of friends.

Tom Heckman Buddy

Tom Jokes After Hospital News As Family Supports Him

Tom, a deeply religious Akron youth, faced severe injuries from a Saturday car crash on Rt. 18 near Rt. 301. His parents and friends held a bedside party at Allen Hospital with Fr. Korab, cake and carols, while Tom plans rehab at Island View Hospital to regain finger movement and strength.

Tom Tony Ludescher Akron Allen Hospital Eince Freien de Whanst Korab Island View Hospital Cleveland

Elyria motorist faces fines and jail in four names

A local driver identified by four names, Hankins Brown Brown III, faced 30 days to appeal a multi-charge case after a Saturday rampage drive. He received fines totaling 3400 and 15 day sentences on several counts including driving while intoxicated and license issues. The incident began when the car struck curbs and parked cars, crossed streets, and ended on a sidewalk near a bridge on Chestnut Street.

Elyria Hankins Perry Brown Jr Curry Brown Jr Carey Brown Steelton S Elstia Hankins -Brown - Brown - Brown Third and Chestnut Sts Chestnut St Second St Third St Hansons

Rented Plane Crash Kills Four in Ohio and Indiana

A rented plane crash near Plymouth Indiana killed four people including a pilot and his wife. In Elyria Ohio an intoxicated driver Elliott Elliott faced charges after a second minor collision and a botched turn at Broad Street and East Avenue. Marian Sexton of Elyria was charged with reckless operation and set to appear in court. Police report minimal vehicle damage and traffic disruptions after the incidents.

Charles Held Chestnut St Eli W. Ryder Stow O. Eliott Center St. Elyria Elliott Broad Stand Eat Ave Municipal Don Billnor Homerville Plymouth Indl Robert J. O'Con Chicago David Shook Dixie Gon Gregory Shook Eva Shook

Deputies and Patrolmen Handle Four Rt. 10 Crashes

Lorain County deputies and the State Highway Patrol logged two accidents each on Rt. 10 over the weekend, injuring nine people with two hospitalized. One crash involved Claude E. Newman and Earl Tompkins. another near Durkee Rd led to minor injuries. A third collision on Rt. 10 near Indian Hollow Rd left three injured including Joann Link and Paula Link.

Rt. 10 Lorain County Sheriff's Department State Highway Patrol Cme Durkee Lid Elyria Memorial Hospital

Extra Shopping Hours Planned After Labor Day

Elyria stores members of the Retail Merchants Association of the Chamber of Commerce will stay open until 8 p m on Tuesday Sept 4 and until 3 30 p m on Wednesday Sept 3 to compensate for the Labor Day holiday. The hours aim to aid back to school shoppers and follow last year’s holiday schedule.

Elyria Retail Merchants Association of the Chamber of Commerce

Motorist's Arm Hit By Truck On Rt 113

Norwalk Sunon Rachmord a 23 year old resident of Bellevue is in Elyria Memorial Hospital in fair condition with a severe fracture of the left elbow from an accident on Route 113 two miles east of Bellevue yesterday afternoon. The State Highway Patrol reported the motorist was driving west when a tractor and trailer outfit struck the vehicle outside the window. He was taken first to Bellevue hospital and then transferred to Elyria.

Peter Church North Olmsted Hall Allen Hospital Lewang Oberlit Towne Haroland K. Huston Center Ridge Oo Rd North Ridgeville Edwin Lee Wade R. D Joseph E Durkee Rd Grafton Smith Virginia Dr Amherst Elyria Oberlin Wade Acci Dent Sugar Ridge Sheriff's Deputies Wilma Ervin East Ave Henry Ervin Paul F. Mahaffey Stone Cornell Ave Sugar Ridge Rd Elyria Memorial Hospital City Wasserman Claude E. Newman Bath St William Graves Sharp U. S Toj France Edgar F Daddy) Allen Earl H Tompkins Yale Ave Kins Hungary Brent Huff Bak Man Medina Margaret Peter Thomas Earl F. Colson Third St Butternut Ridge Rd Tom de Heckman Sr North Sia Memorial Hospital Stall Ming Richard B. Boose Norwalk Colson Sheriff's Department State Highway Patrol William Burchett Chicago Burkett Rt. 10 Rt. 76 Sunon Rachmord Bellevue Rt. 113 Highway Patrol Richmond Bellevue Hospital

Levy Vote Question Raised in Elyria Township

Legal action requested to block a three year fire protection levy from being voted on November 3 in Elyria Township. Fred Vorhis seeks injunction to keep Lorain County Board of Elections from placing the levy on the ballot. The issue hinges on annexation, with Spring Valley area now in Elyria City and requests refer to City Council. County hearing set for September 30 to consider transfer. action may render a ballot moot. Vorhis argues residents would pay for fire protection with no benefit, as the area is already served by the City of Elyria.

Elyria Elyna Township Cty James P. Horn Lorain Vorhis Elyria Township Ely Township Horn Spring Valley Vorbis Elyna

Absentee Vote Totals Plummet in Sheffield Secession Bid

Deadline nears for absentee voting in Sheffield Village secession special election set for September 9. Elyria voters may cast ballots at the board office by 4 pm Friday, with mailed ballots due by noon Saturday. Registration closed at noon Saturday. area voter tally expected around 275.

Sheffield Board of Elections Elyria Board

Deceased Attorney Charles F. Adams Honored by Bar

A resolution memorializing Charles F. Adams, Lorain County Bar member and attorney in Lorain for over 60 years, was adopted at the bar association meeting. Adams died August 12 at age 80 and was a distinguished criminal trial lawyer who served as Lorain solicitor and county prosecutor from 1914 to 1916. The resolution was prepared and will become part of the Common Pleas Court record.

Charles F. Adams Lorain County Praciing Lorain The Bar Association Adams Loran Common Pleas Court

Cold Front Passes Through Cleveland Area Today

The U S Weather Bureau said a cold front moved through the Cleveland Hopkins Airport area today bringing sunny weather and a brief drop in temperatures. A warmup was expected by Wednesday with highs around 73 and a relative humidity rising afterward.

Cleveland U. S. Weather Bureau Cleveland Hopkins Air Port

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Tony Ladescher Oldrich Korah Kom Bernath Jerry Miota Sanders Medina County East 26Th St Grafton Institution Joseph A. Chovanec West 28Th St National Tube Co Kathleen L. Alexander Schwartz Ra Avon Wilma R. Koepp Lafayette St Paul J. Mikus Andrew Warhola Attys Robert J. Corts Don Burfee Jor Isadore Wasserman Wasser Kalman Bak Toledo Bellroom Miami Beach Fla Teresa Florida Elyria Block Broad &I Stone’s Grill Broad Harry’s Men's Wear East Avc Association For Social Workers By Patricia Mason Byma Wasserman Sells Business Wasserman's Earl Ohio St Harry Homer General Hospital Denver Cole Sidney Ely Floyd W. Crowe Capel Rd Crowe Marge Burchett Elyria Municipal Court Elyna Memorial Hospital Rt 10 Indian Hollow Joann Ruth, Link Adrian Ave Donald R. Schaffer Ir. D Paula Link Richard Schaffer Grace Schaffer Donald Schaffer Elyna Municipal Court Thursiday Homer Stull Rt. 18 We. 1 Levy
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