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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1968
Page
10
Local death notices list several Elyria area residents, including Basil Tallon daughter of Mrs. Basil Tallon, Loraine survivors, and others from Grafton, Lorain, and Berlin Heights. Details cover last rites, burial plans, and family connections across Elyria, Lorain, and surrounding towns.
The Chronicl Telegram notes obituary notices with a 1.55 minimum charge. The family of William Dae McMurray, Geraldine McMurray, and related relatives express gratitude for sympathy, flowers, services, and support during their bereavement. They thank friends neighbors and organizations for acts of kindness and comfort.
Mayor Richard Noll outlined the need to raise funds for a second fire station and noted plans to relocate Rt. 10 after state highway property acquisition. Councilman George Marquis announced the project was rescheduled for 1972 and land acquisitions are expected to begin next year, after which the city would select a site.
Lorain planners prefer a bounded downtown site near West Erie Avenue Broadway Fourth Street and Wickens Place with a near 1.25 million purchase cap. Bulzami and three other councilmen back an alternate West Erie site costing about 685000. Sealed petitions by December 26 may force a referendum to approve the chosen site, potentially rescinding the 3.4 acre ordinance. The airport site is cited as flat and accessible with ample government offices and parking.
Oberlin city officials clash over 1968 and 1989 budget items. City auditor Albert Plotner alleges unvetted hires and unauthorized $5,000 building spending. Council approved only $3,000 for fire bay and rented space repairs, while total projects exceeded $4,000. Wiring contracts also topped $4,000 as City Manager cites emergency needs. Revenue from the 1 percent income tax rose from $160,000–$189,000 to an estimated $220,000. Council plans a budget work session on Jan. 6.
Oran V. Willama of 3781 Nagle Rd. was driving north on Nagle Road when he failed to stop at Mills Road intersection and collided with a culvert. He was listed in guarded condition with fractured ribs and chest injuries at Lorain St. Joseph Hospital.
Residents and business owners along the south side of Cleveland Street report no unfavorable reaction to a parking ban enforced from East Bridge Street to Abbe Road. The mayor said the ban, meant to facilitate a battle on the street, remains in effect with most stakeholders signing statements in support.
North Ridgeville and Avon announced a signed utilities swap with Avon supplying water to Mills Road and North Ridgeville handling sewers. Residents will pay Avon or North Ridgeville rates accordingly. The move ties Mills Creek Subdivision waterline into Avon and Cleveland systems for emergency use.
Ike Truhey recalls a night of snappy jests around the Northeastern Ohio Sectional Class A Basketball Tournament held March 5 6 7 1931 at Elyria High School gym. Names touched include master of ceremonies Kosma J Glavas tourney manager A N Chick Smith and coach Wade Stoffer with memory of Roy Bus Clymer Bob Moore and Lee Hovis.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter MARTIN at 183 Fairfield Rd Avon Lake. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas JONES at 6000 O Neil Blvd.
Lorain County coroner rules death of 17 year old Eugene Jason as a death by own action after the Elyria High senior was found in his bedroom with a .25 caliber pistol to his temple yesterday. He was born January 24, 1951 in Elyria and lived here all his life. He is survived by his parents sister and grandmothers. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m at Sadre Curtis with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. No visitation at the funeral home.
Amherst. The death of 92 year old Lee Muckelburg, also known as William, was ruled death by own action by Lorain County Coroner Paul J. Kapsch. He was found hanging in his bedroom closet at 2 20 a.m. despondent with no known survivors and a daughter preceding him in death. Services set for Thursday at 1 p.m. at Norton Funeral Home with burial in Pittsfield Cemetery.
Elyria police report H. Paul Alexander, 66, of 401 Second St., slipped on an icy porch while checking a disturbance around 8 10 p m. He returned inside bleeding and unable to talk. Alexander was listed in poor condition at Elyria Memorial.
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