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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1954
Page
12
Police records show no fatalities during the Christmas weekend in Elyria despite 16 accidents Friday to Sunday. Eight injuries occurred, two serious, and 13 arrests were made. Major crash at Cleveland Street and Abbe Road at 10 19 p m left three injured, two dangerously.
Brown Fintube Co and Local 996 United Automotive Workers CIO reach a one year contract ending Nov 1 with retroactive effect. The agreement covers wage across the board and sets up grievance and arbitration processes. Union members expected a quick approval and a vote will occur once the contract is drawn up.
Multiple obituaries note deaths in Elyria and surrounding communities. Philp V Boylan 61 formerly of Elyria died at home 7 Sixth St North Filton NY. survivors include wife Nell three sons Philip Jr Frank and Thomas, daughter Mrs Charles Logan, mother Mrs Rose, two brothers two sisters and a host of relatives. Funeral set for Fulton. Pearl Barber Madison died in Eustis Florida after a year of illness, survived by husband and daughter Reva and brother Leste Tarber. Avon Lake veteran officer Frank Bitterman 77 died at Bay View Hospital after heart ailment. survived by wife Susan son Kenneth daughter Mee Gennseh six grandchildren. services in Avon Lake and burial Holy Cross. Clara A Ja ington died after car crash in Lodi Hospital. survived by husband Richard Mobley and son. funeral at Pittsfield Congregational Church. Regimen mass Steph Church Avon Lake. Diverse local deaths follow with notes on survivors and funeral arrangements.
At The Court House are valued at $11 500 all on penal progerts left by Henry E Smith Oberlin who died Nov 27 Lorain Mary Ann Derby 79 charter member of St Ann Catholic Church died Saturday at 3024 Toledo Ave Survivors include son Adam Lorain and three daughters Mrs Raymond Brove Elyria Mrs Eleanor Mate and Mrs Kenneth Meyers Lorain Funeral services Tuesday 8 30 am at John R Devin Funeral Home and St Stanislaus Church details follow
Elyria police report three men arrested for driving while intoxicated after weekend crashes. William Figola, 40, injured in a wreck on St late Friday, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and got six months’ license suspension, six days in jail with three suspended, $125 fine, and traffic school. Two other suspects Clifford James Long and Fuchard B Seward were jailed on DUI charges after incidents on Cleveland Street and near an East Bridge Street cafe.
Elstia librarian Joan Reberack announced New Year weekend hours. The library will close Friday at 5 pm and remain closed Saturday and Sunday.
A fragment of heather found in the bedroom and fibers under the wife’s fingernails are cited as key items. The defense attorney was unavailable for comment as osteopaths’ attorneys argue about alleged errors and a new trial motion. Judge Edward Blythin will hear arguments on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Moulder of LaGrange mark 50 years of marriage, wed Dec 28 1904 in Elyria. They will host an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at the LaGrange Veterans Hall. The couple have eight children and several grandchildren.
Walter Cook, 26, was accidentally shot in the right hip by his nephew, 15 year old Denny Forbes, while rabbit hunting on the Cook farm near Island Road. Cook was hospitalized at Elyria Memorial Hospital after the discharge occurred when Forbes tripped, sending the 11 gauge shotgun blast into the elder hunter. Cook was visiting his parents for the Christmas holidays.
Safety Service Director M D Lotke will present a Havens and Emerson plan for standby power at Elyria Waterworks. The firm’s fee includes six percent of construction cost plus supervision, with a minimum, plus a two and a half percent superintendency for bargaining firms. The standby power and pumping equipment cost is estimated around 50 000 dollars.
The O'Neil-Sheffield Shopping Center in Akron will stay open six nights a week starting next Monday. The change, made with the merchants association, reflects a trend toward evening shopping. The center opens at noon Monday to Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday to Friday, with markets and some service outlets excluded.
Union representatives from Elyria five UAW locals meet at the UAW Hall to outline a guaranteed annual wage. Educational leaders and press guests have been invited to the conference Thursday at 1 39 P M.
Marion T. Watts a 51 year old New London night patrolman suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at 8 p m after a family dinner. He was rushed to New London Hospital where his condition was described as good. Watts has been on the force about a year and took the night shift after Julius Holden was injured saving a boy during a holiday pony race incident.
Independent auto compare firms report locals seek deals as spring negotiation pattern emerges. Similar Femand firms anticipate increased demand and price discussions, with buyers exploring options at nearby independent outlets and related firms.
Ira Derringer was fined and suspended after pleading guilty to driving the wrong way on a lane street. Robert Shober faced a suspended $5 fine for intoxication after arrest in a downtown drug store. Jaron Chaney pleaded guilty and paid $20 in a speeding case. Ganwelinski pled guilty to operating without a license with $15 suspended for traffic school. James Dahl Jr. and Arthur Lees Sr. were among others charged with traffic violations and delays in court.
A list of 1 260 Ohio taxpayers owed income tax refunds recalls James W. Head of 224 Second St Elyria who fled in early 1952 after checks were mailed to wrong addresses. He and his wife were later linked to a murder case in Des Are Ark involving their daughter and a motherless dog. Head was tried for first degree murder. his insanity defense was considered and he was confined in an institution pending possible sanity.
The Murbach Coal and Supply Co. case seeks to nullify a property transfer from Edwin Braeunig to his wife Kay and have the property sold to satisfy a $258 judgment. Olga Yager is granted a divorce from John J. Pincura on neglect grounds. George Hodge, 32, of 1301 South Secord St, is fined 180 and jailed for a driving while intoxicated arrest by Deputy Robert Vinovich on Rt. 20 west of Elyria.
The victim, who had worked 41 percent past 12 years at Elyria Foundry, died leaving a wife Tera and five sons including Clifford and Joseph SI Major Litchfield Cleo Sper neers msi ae OTA ee Neen tree, with daughters Mrs Bandeen Bucksar Medina and Betty Jane Newbury. The funeral was at Longacre Funeral Home Medina and burial in Crab Orchard Tennessee.
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