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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
10
Elyrians Atty John Gallagher Mina and their three young sons returned Sunday from a month in Cuba. Despite the revolution turmoil in Cuba they enjoyed the trip and planned no change to their vacation plans.
The page lists obituaries and notices from Lorain and Milan areas. It mentions Mr Szabo, a National Tube Co crane operator and St Lidia member, with several survivors. Catherine Ebert of Milan dies in Havana linked unrest and references to Gallagher story and Castro era. The piece notes war events, baptisms, and funeral details, with multiple family members named and locations including Norwalk and Bellevue.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for flowers services and condolences received after a death. The message names the bereaved and the hospital Sister lines and thanks Rev Be Brubaker and others for support, with mentions of Pathe McFarland and the hospital and funeral home.
The obituary notice covers Bernice Worley and family, with arrangements at Rawle Funeral Home and services at Johns Church and Brookdale Cemetery. A separate block mentions election filings, cheerleader contest updates, and local civic candidates including Spicer, Ridgeville residents, and Avon Lake entries detailing school and tournament developments. Military and Cuba summaries appear as public interest side notes.
The Ridgeville village primary narrows candidates for council among ten listed including Mary Arters Barbara Bushman Joanne Bushman Susan Klein Kathy Strinrvid Karnas and Jeanne Kubis with filings by party hopefuls. The contest is intra party among Democrats with candidates for council to be decided in the May 5 election.
A Ridgeville resident team with 15 members and adviser Ardith Jewett prepares for a county contest. The group includes Elyria Bacon Elaine Belsole Diane term aver AL Wellington and four returning members from last year. Several new members join the squad as they plan publication and competition at Clearview High School.
Herbert W. Hallet Jr., 29, of Elyria, pleaded innocent then found guilty for failing to stop within an assured clear distance ahead. He was fined 15 dollars plus costs.
A list of births at Area Hospital includes a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harold Canlicy at 25 Eiginor and sons born to several families across Elyria and surrounding areas. The piece also notes individuals charged with speeding on Broad Street, with penalties and attendence at traffic school. It highlights community figure James Slaughenhaupt, his role in Kiwanis and local clubs, and Trevor White’s involvement in Dry Cleaners associations and stock car racing groups. The article closes with a note on his Ridgeville High School background and completion of the Dale Carnegie course.
Primary election outlook shows one mayoral candidate and six GOP council nominees for Lincoln district. Democrats face ten names for six council seats with six GOP incumbents likely. Filing deadline March 6 for short term 12 month post and Safeguard candidates include Gen Harold R. Lee presiding over Lincoln Memorial ceremony.
Two lawsuits filed by The Investment Loan Co. were dismissed. One case targeted Harry Ward Conger of 122 Brandtson Ave for 3488 dollars, the other against H J Halsey of La Grange for 714 dollars on a cognovit note.
The record lists births at Amherst Hospital and multiple civil actions in Lorain and Elyria. Several divorce filings were dismissed, including Esther Wood versus Dale E Maize and Beverly Hand’s suit. Edward Urban faced two settled suits. Veronica Wilbert sought divorce from George. one suit by Charles Sedivy and another by Carlo Ferraro were resolved for small sums. John Latl and Onofrio Ruccelli noted in obituaries and notices with funeral details.
Miss Jeannette Wood 77 of 128 West 2nd Street died early yesterday at St. Joseph Hospital. The Rev Robert Davis of First Baptist Church will officiate at funeral services tomorrow at 6 p.m. in Scanlan Funeral Home with burial in Ridge View Cemetery.
A string of civil and criminal actions are reported from Elyria and surrounding areas. Cases include Lundberg vs Busch collision suit settled for 277, Plickinger vs Vermilion Truck Line alimony claim, Lavan vs Dan Jr cruelty alleged, Alflen divorce restored to Sawyer, Demos filing for Destro divorce, and Bush held over a $75 000 personal injury suit. A separate traffic signal violation charge is filed against Joe Russell 60.
In memory of our darling mother Alice Hoelomn Miler who passed Feb 3. Though busy, she cared for others with loving guidance and cheerful spirit. Our hearts hold her memory every day as we remember her kindness and devotion.
Five more candidates enter the race for the new village of North Ridgeville. C. Val Spicer seeks village clerk while Dr F D C Markham Peter Pszenitzki Theodore R Johnson and Douglas H Swan run for village council positions.
Charles F. Turner aged 49 of 138 Roosevelt Ave pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Municipal Court. Judge Frank Wilcox fined $250 and costs, jailed him four days, and suspended his license three years or until financial responsibility requirements are met. A separate Jan 16 crash injured Glen Tanner 20 who remains hospitalized with head injuries.
Lloyd Shaw reported the theft of the right front wheel and tire from his 1955 Plymouth parked on 814 South Logan Street. Police were told the vehicle was parked about 8:30 p.m. yesterday and the theft occurred overnight. Susan Krugman and Russell McKenzie are named in the report.
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