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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1975
Page
7
Obituary notices recall John H. Kutscher 87 longtime Oberlin School of Commerce teacher and former mayor. Also listed are deaths of Ed Houston 85 of Crossville Tenn and Darrell Smith Jr. 21 of Lorain with funeral details and survivors.
A long obituary roundup lists Amelia Dorothy 90 of Amherst and Michael N 78 of Lorain among many others with survivors including daughters Irma Eichholz Helen Marquis and Grayce Uran and brothers Albert W Rahl Frank Stanley and more. Visitation hours and funeral services are given for several deceased including burial details at Crownhill Calvary and St Mary Calvary Cemeteries with churches noted for services.
Obituaries note the death of Mrs. Edith A. Tiedjens of Hamilton at 77, with service details at Walter A Frey Funeral Home and burial in Elmwood Cemetery Lorain. Also recorded are notices for Mrs. Charlotte M. Confer of Lorain and Grace Mae Block, plus funeral arrangements for Amelia D. Bortner of Amherst.
Retired Army Gen Earle G Wheeler former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a stroke at his Martinsburg West Virginia farm. He was 66 a 1932 West Point graduate who became Army Chief of Staff in 1962 and chaired the JCS for six years. Also noted memorial service for Frank Tully 67 once in vaudeville and Broadway last film Funny Girl. Spencer Tracy role in The Last Hurrah. Edward J Gordon Yale English professor died at 61 in North Haven Conn taught Daily Themes since 1955. Capt Charles Brasher Bell of Louisville sternwheeler skipper died at 66 after hospital stay. linked to Delta Queen racing rivalry.
Barb Meyers and Renee Lee, both of Grafton, helped collect 2070 pounds of food with about 25 Midview High School students. The effort, linked to the student council and ROTC, will distribute to 34 needy families on Saturday.
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge John D. Pincura awarded $87,000 to Fred Zimmerman against Dennis Novotny, a Lorain home builder charged with grand theft. The verdict split $37,000 in compensatory damages and $50,000 in punitive damages for failing to complete Zimmerman's home. Novotny did not appear for trial. The case also involves liens, a Cuyahoga Savings mortgage, and potential foreclosure as Zimmerman's investment and property title are disputed. Novotny faces criminal charges set for January 14.
An Elyria man and his companion were arrested on charges of resisting arrest assault and disorderly conduct after attacking officer near Rt 57 and Cleveland Street. Ronald M. Hymes Jr. 28 and Dodi A. Thompson 19 were jailed. PTL. MICHAEL G. BEHNE treated for minor cuts at Elyria Memorial Hospital after aiding a stranded motorist.
Snowstorm blanketed the northeast of the state with up to eight inches along Lake Erie and drifting snow. Counties reported hazardous or very bad driving conditions, numerous school closures, and temperatures near or below zero with wind chills 30 to 35 below. Local authorities cited limited road plow progress and multiple minor accidents as the day began.
The Western Heights Improvement Association will host a dinner for Sacred Heart parish members tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the church hall to show appreciation for using church facilities and support.
Lorain authorities will present the fatal two vehicle crash to the county grand jury with no charges filed yet. Cornell Shepherd died at St Joseph Hospital after a 6 14 PM collision at Reid Avenue and 18th Street. His mother Vera Shepherd and brother Vincent were hospitalized in critical condition. Edgar Carter Jr 18 and Dorsey Minear 17 were injured but in fair condition. Mrs Shepherd stated she stopped at a stop sign before the crash and did not see approaching traffic. Carter said he tried to stop when he saw the other car enter the intersection.
A two car collision at 21st and Elyria Avenue sent four people to area hospitals. Pamlette Kotcher 19 of 2840 W Erie Ave in serious condition in ICU with internal injuries. Dorma Sitlinger 21 of 73 Irondale Ave Elyria in fair condition with broken ribs and pelvic injury. Edward Watling 17 of 917 Erie Ave and Paul Minnich of 1631 Nevada Ave treated and released. Police charged Sitlinger with not more a driver's license and other traffic faults.
Four Gaydosh children after their father killed himself in a house fire last week have been offered help by locals. Linda Austin of the North Eaton Church of Christ says three children are staying in the parsonage with the Austins while a permanent arrangement is sought. The 15 year old daughter remains in Lorain County Detention Home as a runaway but may join for holidays.
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