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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1972
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Currier and Ives Christmas as a Boy Scout sells yard-goods in Arctic Avon Lake. The narrator describes snow, cold boots, and a German Shepherd attack, contrasting nostalgic holiday scenes with a frightening encounter and unsettling memories.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Lorain and nearby towns. James M. Brandon age 66 of Lorain. burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Cemetery. Steve Horvath Sr. age 57 of Vermilion. services at Saint Johns UCC Amherst with military honors. Other memorials list family survivors and funeral arrangements across Amherst Valley City Lorain and Rochester Village.
Lorain police held two suspects in the city jail after a break in in progress. Officers responded to Theodore Vukin’s home and, as a car with lights off arrived, a window shattered and the burglar fled through a rear window. Blood was found at the scene and the car owner and his common law wife were arrested. Police believe a two person team used door knocking to locate homes and a ruse to lure occupants.
Obituaries note Sylvan Wasserman age 70 of Lorain and Olga Wasserman survived by husband Richard and daughter Sandy. Visitation at Oberlin Cowhing Fy Home and Saint Peter Church wake services then burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Memorials to local churches preferred.
Dennis Wade Vance age 54 of Lorain survived by brother Charley Lorain and two sisters Weirton West Virginia visitation at Bodgosh Funeral Home Lorain Wednesday service at 2 p m and burial at Bergiees Cemetery with burial in bliiw acd Soyelery
The card thanks Mayer Leonard and treaty personnel of five memorial hospital for their care. The note mentions Frank Johnson and others aiding during a difficult time. The message expresses gratitude from the family or friends for support and sympathy received.
An Elyria Water Department employee, Wayne McMullen, 32, faced charges of leaving the scene of an accident and intoxication after striking a parked auto on Broad Street with a city truck. Police said the incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. Friday and McMullen reported to the station about an hour later.
Wellington police seek the owner of a German shepherd that nipped a shopper at Bellinfields Sparkle Market yesterday. The dog bit 16 year old Jon Blassen on the heel near the store entrance while the owner and other details remain unclear.
Obscure eulogy mourns a lost life with scattered lines about loved ones and faith. The piece references a Christmas memory and a wish for reunion, mentioning Ted and Fanny and a daughter Sanels amid prayer and grief.
The readable lines are incomplete and provide no clear event or facts to summarize. No names, places, or organizations are identifiable, making a proper card impossible from the given fragment.
Ohio officials warn drivers as 2,009 traffic deaths in the state through November exceed the prior year. In Lorain County 68 fatalities this year include 20 under 18 and nine pedestrians. Car truck and train incidents drive teen and young adult deaths.
Elyria police report a drop in fatal traffic crashes this year with fewer than two weeks left. Spokesman notes four fatal accidents involved alcohol and driver error in conditions. Investigations cite careless acts as the leading cause.
Fragmented OCR text lists multiple individuals and generic addresses, resembling a local notice or classified item. No coherent event or action is identifiable. readable fragments reference couples, streets, and surnames without a centered incident or deadline.
A congressional inquiry questions the legality of ousting Rule as Navy procurement chief after his Senate appearance. Senator Proxmire and Rep Aspin demand a full Civil Service Commission and Pentagon review, while Rule refuses retirement and seeks reassignment.
A 12 year old Lorain girl was assaulted near Mawthorne Boone School as she walked home. She was taken to St Joseph Hospital in fair condition with facial injuries and is described as Miriam Woods.
Spencer zoning board rejects a variance for a 12 unit apartment on Main Street. Chairman Donald Brouse reports the proposed three story building would exceed the 25 foot two story height limit. Owners and buyers were notified of the decision yesterday.
A 20 year old Middle Avenue man was charged with possession of marijuana after police found him singing loudly near a downtown bank. Robert Spaeth of 14 Middle Avenue attracted attention on routine patrol near the Lorain County Savings and Trust Bank. A tobacco can of marijuana was found in his clothing during a search.
A Lakewood man was killed in an apparent hit and run on a Utah freeway. State patrol reported the victim, identified as James T. Murphy, was hitchhiking when an unidentified vehicle struck him at the interchange of Interstates 50 and 80.
A Valley City man identified as Anthony Brueno 23 died in a crash in North Rewalton yesterday. The incident details are unclear due to garbled OCR text, but authorities reported the fatal collision occurred during the holiday weekend near the end of December.
Norwalk Police report Raymond Kane of Amherst remained in satisfactory condition at Bisher-Tits Hospital after a two car crash on Debussy Bar, near Ve Dast. The other vehicle was driven by Penis Goat Won of New London, Ohio, with authorities continuing to investigate.
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