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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1954
Page
15
Chronicle Telegram reports a deaf couple communicating with the aid of Toby the dog. The dog carries notes between the woman and her husband, who live four miles south of Council Bluffs.
Lorain police vow heightened vigilance during Christmas and New Year periods after a fatal collision. Lt George Maiden says traffic squads will increase patrols to deter drunk driving as penalties range from fines of 150 to 700 dollars and licenses suspensions, with possible jail terms.
Lorain Municipal Court reports several speeding cases. Vike Krashy, 35, of High Land Path Bird, fined for speeding plus costs. Loikutres, 12, Take Ave, fined for speeding. Almondo Voutsen, 7 Vermacon, fined for speeding and costs. Slut, 7, Sixth St, speeding with fines and costs. Elma Morschech, 771 Fast and St, reckless operation fined and costs.
Russa and Botan rapidly arrange a ten student exchange plan, marking the fastest such initiative since the war. The move signals renewed educational collaboration, with participants to engage in cultural and academic exchanges amid evolving postwar relations.
Lorain reports eight city auto accidents with three injuries over yesterday and today. A 52 year old woman Laura Tremine admitted to St Joseph Hospital for a spine injury after a crash with Orla Evans driving. Evans, 32, charged with driving without a license. An eight year old girl treated for facial cuts after a collision with a father's car. Other incidents include Steve Pawlak of Sandusky, hospitalized with possible leg fracture after a crash on Red Ave. Ronald Atting 20 and Charles Kiser 21 were implicated in drunken driving cases following separate crashes on Pearl Ave and East 30th St.
Lorain charities will share in 700 dollars from Magic Chef Inc recreation funds, announced by Michael P Amato on the Recreation Committee. The fund supports the Christmas party, bowls, golf, and other activities for present and former employees and their families. Sums include 150 to the Salvation Army, 100 to the Boy Scouts, 100 to the Scouts of America, and 29 to the Meat Fund.
Boiler breakdown yesterday forced closure of Lorain Municipal Court offices. Service Director Wallace Chapla said today that the boilers are now working and staff have returned to normal operations.
A two year old boy drank a household disinfectant solution at home and was treated at St Joseph Hospital yesterday. He recovered and was released, with doctors noting he is expected to make a full recovery. The incident prompted a reminder to keep cleaning agents out of children’s reach.
Lorain police investigate after Bertha Peddie reports teenage boys stole lights from her home tent on Tuesday. Officers seek suspects and review nearby footage for leads.
Lorain police listed four burglaries occurring last night and today at local stations and businesses. Thieves breached windows or doors to enter Joseph Adams Texaco on East Eve Avenue, Sinclair Service Station on East Ernie Avenue, a third station on Tue Avenue, and Bechtler Motors on Rast 2ath Street. Cash stolen totaled about 925 dollars from one register, with small amounts from other sites. several cash machines were pried open or capsized without full theft details. Officers noted repeated entry methods, including smashed windows.
Hospital discharge notes list multiple patients with addresses and linked family details. Entries include Mis Wayne, Jakes Printey, Margaret, Alan Patterson, and others with varying street numbers and cities, reflecting a community roll of recent births and family events.
Karl J Staley 67 of 423 Broadway died yesterday morning found by his wife Edith. A former secretary of Lorain Elks Lodge No 1301, he had been in ill health. He belonged to the Lions Eagles and Church of the Redeemer. Surviving is his wife. The body is at the Senaety Home for Funerals. Friends may call Saturday evening. Funeral services Monday afternoon at the funeral home with Rev Frederich Hicks pastor of the Church of the Redeemer officiating. Burial will be on the family lot in Tiin O.
Fragmented report details several vehicle incidents yesterday with cars damaged and three drivers cited. Names or units are garbled. one driver, Frank Pinskey, faces failure to yield charges. Other cited operators include John Paul Weick and Krause, tied to collisions at multiple streets.
Fulton Kilfold officers report Raymond Tee Brust 19 of 498 West River Rd broke a glass window by slapping a record playing in a jukebox at the Butterfly Restaurant on West Fire Ave. A witness said Brust would sign a complaint against him as police investigate.
Lorain resident George Robert Saunders of 1608 Tast 23th St was cited for upcharges and failing to have his car under control after a crash into a fire plug on Lease 7 14th yesterday. He is scheduled to appear in municipal court Monday.
Barbara Kerecz plans to study in Mexico City as part of a program involving about 120 students from U.S. colleges and universities. The group will travel from Columbus, Ohio, by bus to the hotel Monterrey and spend months studying Mexican culture, psychology, and adolescence, with some field trips and lectures arranged at partner Mexican colleges.
The Lorain Board of Education postponed its meeting last night due to the holiday. Superintendent Dr John Evans said the board would hold its next meeting in January. The report notes the board’s usual agenda and plans for future topics.
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