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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1975
Page
4
A dense schedule across channels features consumer segments, high school competitions, variety programs, movies, and specials. Highlights include Brecksville Western Reserve and Madison high schools in Academic Challenge, Moonlighting shows with Conway Twitty guests, and classic films such as Showdown and Drums in the Deep South.
Gary Lee McLaughlin 23 carpenter of 8168S Abbe Rd and Robin Ann Pinter 22 cashier of 500 Cornell Ave. Edwin V. White 19 brazer of 1022 Bell Ave and Monica Hashman 17 student of 729 W River St. Delbert D. Thornton 31 general utilityman of 4001 Shawnee Dr Lorain and Julia M. Blount 27 of same address. Ernest C. Goodsite Jr. 34 principal at 42939 Emerald Dr and Joneal J. Feindel 33 teacher of 525 Georgetown Ave. Arthur W. Salskie 25 U.S. Navy of 927 East Dr Sheffield Lake and Philippa J. Huzzey 28 of same address. John Baes Jr. 18 welder of 1116 W 1st St Lorain and Maria Cuevas 18 of 5311 Liberty Ave Lorain kitchen aide.
Elyria youth Clarence Strawderman 19 of 114 W River Rd was ordered held to the grand jury on an escape charge from the Elyria police station. He faces seven traffic violations and a drug charge with pretrial hearings set for Jan 20 in Municipal Court. Police said a chase followed a red light violation at Broad and Lodi streets. He also faces DUI reckless operation marijuana possession and multiple traffic counts.
Three motorists pleaded no contest to alcohol related motor vehicle charges in Elyria Municipal Court. James Eckenroad, 523 Denison Ave, was fined 350 dollars, given 30 day license suspension and credit for five days in jail with 100 dollars suspended. Gail Wood, 12199 Webster Rd, Strongsville, was fined 250 dollars, one day in jail and six month license suspension. Ralph Stevens, 338 Thirteenth St, was fined 500 dollars for having physical control of a vehicle while under the influence.
Ray Maddock, a Chronicle Telegram news tip winner, received five dollars for reporting a mobile home accident on Exit 9 of the Ohio Turnpike. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dewitte Maddock of 7691 Maddock Road North Ridgeville and a sixth grade student at North Ridgeville Middle School who enjoys baseball swimming and collects dogs.
A string of incidents in Lorain County includes two car and three car crashes in Sheffield and Columbia Townships with no injuries, a single vehicle crash near Grafton Township, a deer collision, vandalism and break in at Sunoco in Carlisle, thefts at Nesham Products and a space heater fire in Elyria, plus a backyard fight halted by police. Identified locations include Rt 254, North Boone Road, Forestview Street, Indian Hollow Road, Clark Street, Northidge Road, Grafton, Carlisle, Buckeye Street, Middle Avenue, Rt 47, West Rover Street, Warden Avenue, Lake and Foster avenues, Midway Boulevard, West River Street, Woodford Avenue, Warren Avenue, and 428 Fifth Street. Authorities involved include Lorain County Sheriff Deputies, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and Elyria Fire Department.
A list of arrests and penalties includes Stephen Nagy with a $10 unsafe vehicle fine, Melvin Nettles $100 for disorderly conduct, Otis Dixon $100 for reckless driving, John Doe $25 for disorderly conduct, Robin Palmer $100 for driving under suspension, Darrell Taylor $50 for disorderly conduct, Kelvin Thompson $50 for theft, with 10 days in jail suspended and five days in jail noted for theft and related offenses.
Kelvin L. Thompson of 31387 Denver Ave, Lorain, pleaded no contest in Elyria Municipal Court to possession of marijuana and theft related charges. He received a $100 drug fine, $30 theft fine, 10 days jail with sentence suspended, five days jail for a second theft offense with credit for five days served, and was arrested Oct 28 after shoplifting incidents at Midway Mall.
A break-in at the residence of Juanita M. Sanders on 110 roken was reported with no items missing. No injuries noted and police investigation ongoing.
Elyria police questioned 28 year old Benjamin Garcia at a Rt 57 motel and found a bag believed to be heroin in a toilet and a small bottle suspected to contain more in his pants. Garcia was jailed on heroin possession and an unlicensed driver charge. A 24 year old woman faced marijuana possession and license charges. another man was released.
Thirty members of the Lorain County senior citizen nutrition program sponsored by the Lorain County Community Action Agency will tour the First United Methodist Church on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland. The group will have a noon meal and observe arts and crafts and music programs directed by Hyacinth Press, with Car director Charles Hopkins noting the activities.
Robert L. Williams 19 of 233 Erie Street was held to the grand jury in Elyria Municipal Court on a loaded .22 caliber pistol concealed weapon charge. He was arrested Friday after police found the weapon tossed from a car stopped at West River and West Third streets during a traffic matter. Williams, a passenger, pleaded innocent in municipal court.
The Catholic Youth Organization sponsors the Toys for Tots campaign for a second year. Collection barrels placed at Lorain public and Catholic schools, fire stations, and local department stores. Toy pickup available by calling the CYO office. Toys are needed for children ages five to thirteen. Last year the effort aided about 32 children from 208 families.
The Elyria City Council Finance Committee recommends adding 51 700 beyond 19 000 set aside for two communication towers at the central maintenance garage and the West Broad Street police station. Bids from Gene Resar Inc were 8 500 for the police tower and 8 100 for the garage tower. Antennas cables and lights and deeper foundations drive costs. Council members express displeasure over the added expense and caution about shifting costs.
Elyria faces potential lawsuits over traffic signs not meeting 1972 state standards. City engineer Lonny Shippy reports about 1,400 nonstandard signs, with possible 85 percent material cost coverage if a state program is used. Removing nonstandard signs and complying with rules could follow, as a Michigan case paid over 100000 in a similar suit.
Citizens Band Radio Operators in Lorain County organize a toy drive for Christmas. Donations of new or undamaged used toys are to be dropped off by December 14 at Elvira CB Sates 149 Cleveland St G C Murphy Co Ridgeville Shopping Center Ebvta City Discount Store 430 Oberlin Rd Schilds IGA Rt 82 and Island Rd North Eaton.
An acre of cemetery land can accommodate 1625 graves. If private cemeteries adopt the government policy of two burials per spare, space shortage would be eased.
A 21 year old Michigan man Robert L. Ladewig of Holland was arraigned in Rocky River Municipal Court on auto theft and burglary charges. He is held on a 5000 dollar bond for a Nov 17 18 break in at George and Mary Hall 303 Apple Blossom Lane Bay Village. A 7500 dollar car jewelry money and whiskey were taken. Ludewig surrendered to Nashville police and a preliminary hearing is set for 10 a.m today. He has not entered a plea.
Firelands Electric Cooperative re elected all officers and directors for districts 1 3 and 6 at the New London annual meeting. Carl Bruce will remain president for 1976 with Elroy Walcher as vice president and Ed C Sharpless as secretary treasurer. Directors meet monthly at the New London office. Howard Chapin Kirov Walcher and Carl Bruce held unopposed seats. Country Living editor Howard Cummins spoke on power supply coal prices and federal environmental standards with about 300 members in attendance at South Central High School Greenwich.
A receiver appointment suit for Kitchel Inc. of North Ridgeville seeks 75000 and a judgment in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Plaintiffs Fuller Krueger Reint, Bush accuse defendants Foy Lettew Kinter and Ketchel Inc of improper transfers after a Dec 9 1969 purchase and a June 197? default. They seek to restrain disposal of interests and block liquor license transfer pending case outcome.
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