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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1954
Page
12
Spencer residents approve a four mill levy for Spencer School operating expenses by a 78 percent margin in a two year term. The 38 to 93 vote surpasses the 60 percent required in a special election. The earlier five year levy failed by 27 votes in November.
Ernest J. Lemon 27 formerly of Elyria was brought back from Centerline Michigan and bound over to the grand jury on removing mortgaged property from the state. He allegedly borrowed 642.30 to buy a car in 1953 and drove it without consent. A $1,000 bond was set.
Three Elyrians and a Oberlin graduate student will be soloists in Handel’s Messiah Sunday afternoon at First Methodist Church. Alive Van Ausdal, from Richmond Indiana, appears with the Elyria community chorus for the first time last year. Betty Crawford, an Alto, teaches in Lakewood and directs school orchestra and choir.
A drunken driver was among three men charged with traffic violations after Elyria police investigated three accidents. James R. Trammell, 22, of West River Street faced penalties including jail time and traffic school. Other suspects included Evans Q. Jackson, 35, and Paul G. Sweda, 24, with additional cases and court dates noted.
Mayor J Grant Keys aided Cuyahoga County Commissioner Joseph Gorman after he was removed from a Chicago bound New York Central train in Elyria in a drunken condition. Gorman, 68, pleaded guilty at arraignment but lacked $13.20 to cover costs. the mayor loaned him the amount. Elyria police said Gorman had been abusive on the train and did not know how he arrived in Elyria.
Amelia Rathermel 85 died at home in Elyria with services planned at Schwartz Home for Funerals in Lorain. Survivors include a sister in Brooklyn and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm with Elder George Coen officiating and burial in Garfield Cemetery. Other Lorain obituaries note Silema Hanna 60, a Syrian Orthodox Church member, with many children and grandchildren, funeral details in Lorain. Frank A. Tissot former Wellington resident dies in Manhattan Beach and will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery after services. Millie P. Smiley 72 dies at home in Wellington with service details and survivors listed. Police report notes Carl Longbrake charged with improper passing in Wellington.
Deputies report burglaries at Firelands High School and Firelands Junior High last night. Entry through an unlocked chemistry room window allowed access to the high school office where 15 was taken plus 13 hidden in a radio and candy. Junior High was entered by forcing the front door with 15 taken from the principal’s office. The new school had prior break in two months earlier with about 140 stolen and 700 in damage.
Elyria mayor J Grant Keys urges workers to be sensible about liquor during Christmas parties. He cites annual accidents and arrests and says he will send letters to factories and businesses asking full cooperation in keeping celebrations under control.
The father of eight died from a ruptured ulcer while in county confinement that had lasted for weeks at public expense following a shooting incident. The report attributes the death directly to the intestinal rupture and notes the prolonged detention.
The assault and battery case against Earl Childers of Fairview, 30, involving Fred Moore of Oberlin, was continued to March 3 after Judge Andrew Stefan noted conflicting stories. Both sides appeared with attorneys. the incident reportedly began over driving practices on Route 10, with Moore allegedly suffering a broken leg and Virginia Moore injured in a separate clash. Frank Polecz filed a $2,553.51 suit against Walter Michalski, alleging a beer bottle assault at Jean's Cafe that caused facial injuries and medical costs.
Matthew L. Brown of Springfield was found guilty on six charges preferred by the Fraternal Order of Eagles and expelled from the organization after an ouster trial committee. The decision followed a convention dispute over conduct in office and was announced after sessions that began Tuesday night. Detour-sign fire reported in Elyria preceded the verdict.
A 18-year-old Kiyrian drew two fines totaling $20 for disorderly conduct and malicious destruction of property after breaking a window in Pearl Eskridge’s home. Joseph Smith was arrested and charged after an earlier break in and threat to kill Eskridge. He pleaded guilty and had a 10-day jail sentence suspended by Mayor J Gran Keys.
Vermilion The Churchman's Club plans a Sunday meeting at Okagi's Restaurant at 1 a.m. Rev. Merke Graven, who served Cambodia's Battambang and Pursat provinces, will present native Cambodian life and religion through costumes and pictures. He photographed Buddhist priests and conducted funeral rites while facing Essarek rebel control in several villages.
The State Pardon and Parole Commission granted pardons and paroles including a divorce case effective Jan. 44 and multiple inmates such as Jose B D P Arroyo and Roy W Harrison for charges ranging from manslaughter to burglary. The report also notes a theft of hubcaps and a large estate inventory in probate court.
Wellington preparations begin for a survey to count how many residents were hospitalized this year where and for how long. Harold Perry, chairman of Southern Lorain County Hospital Association, announced the plan. An 800 member survey committee will meet next week to plan questionnaires for data on the potential hospital.
Two area polio patients were discharged from Cleveland City Hospital yesterday. Mrs. Edwin Segert, 32, of R D 1 Newland, nee Nov 7, and 20 year old Lorain man Finier Thiery of 1854 East 30th St returned home after hospitalization since Nov 16. Seven Lorain County victims remain hospitalized. No new cases this week. Year total 48.
Walter G. Warriner elected president of the Elyria Country Club at the annual stockholders meeting attended by over 150. Warriner, Bendix and Westinghouse treasurer, presented a strong 1954 financial report marking one of the club’s best profits in 50 years. New directors elected for three years were Richard Stith, John Wanenmacher, Max Van Wormer, and Dr. Robert Adair.
Dr. Clifford C. Foster, an eye nose and throat specialist, testified that bluish discolorations on the back and side of the neck of the osteopath might have been self inflicted. Assistant Prosecutor Tom Parnell noted Dr Sam Hadly’s tight clasp on the neck for hours after the murder and asked if that could cause marks.
Song suggested by Prof Or ale Riggs for Carthage College where secretaries in a balcony check chapel attendance. The proposed theme is When the Roll is Called On Yonder I ll Be There and students are encouraged to adopt it.
Park Superintendent Johnny Machock reports 36 Christmas lights stolen from Ely Park trees. He said he will increase park patrols to prevent further thefts as he tries to get into the holiday mood.
A seven year old mare was taken to the police station after a patrolman found the horse tied to a parking meter with no coin deposited. Police opted not to fine when the owner arrived to claim the animal, while the driver claimed he was on a phone call when the horse was arrested.
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