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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1959
Page
8
Elyria Health Department released 1958 statistics with 154 deaths from heart disease and a wide gap between births and deaths. The report notes totals for other causes, including cancer, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, with age breakdowns and premature deaths among residents.
Federal Judge James C Connell sentenced 34 defendants for crimes from bank robbery to postal theft. Donali Times 26 of Mentor-on-the-Lake received years for bringing a hand grenade to the Willoughby Bank branch and threatening a teller. Puchard Loveless 24 of Perrysburg got years for robbing the Shaker Square branch of 347,784 last December. Eugene Sime 40 of Lakewood drew years for stealing 2,000 from letters. Shirley Tennall 3 of Cleveland was given two years probation after embezzling 80 with parental restitution. Two Jehovah's Witnesses Wilbury Newcomer 24 and Allen South 2 were each sentenced to years for refusing conscription work.
A Philadelphia woman, 38, was arraigned on charges of planning to kill her employer, Miss Munel Griffin. Police say taped calls and meetings showed the plan. an undercover meeting with a hoodl detective led to a $150 payment as proof of intent.
A suit by Ohio Discount Co. against Georgia Earls in North Olmsted for 394 and 222 was dismissed. Investors Syndicate of America sued Joe C George Jr. in Sheffield Lake for 1,542 on a note. Foreclosure of Spitzer Ford Inc. in Cleveland resulted in a granted judgment. Jay O Reynolds Jr in Vale City sought 1,215 on a cognovit note. Ida Yuhas filed for divorce from Gott in West Ave. case cited on neglect grounds.
A three story tenement in Somerville reports the death of three children from the same family due to smoke inhalation. Hennessey ten years old and brothers Lawrence six and Daniel five perished in their beds on the top floor. Their mother Trene was hospitalized with smoke inhalation and burns. Firefighter Poller attempted rescue as Robert Cunha sustained injuries. Four families were displaced by the blaze.
The obituary notes Gust Falkenberg formerly of Fivring died in Cleveland Hererell General Hospital. Survived by husband, a daughter Elizabeth Malady, a son John, Thomas and Pvt Paul, stepfather Giat Almon Elytis, and siblings Marjorie Opel Riya Helen Wente Alberta Lindley Gordon Lindley. Visitation after 3 p.m. Saturday at Louis A Bodnay Funeral Chapel 3929 Lorain Ave. Burial in Bunzel Memorial.
The Lorain County Board of Education presses for reinstatement of a 600 car from a 1955 state aid ruling while a state department letter says county action has all possible aid under State School Foundation standards. The board interprets the standards differently and defers final action pending negotiations.
Maxine Kerry of Lorain fled suit for divorce from Robert citing neglect and cruelty. A separate divorce suit by Ees Partyka against Ralph was noted. Lila Waldron of Lorain fled suit for child support naming Nicholas Waldron and Dale Lee Campbell. State Highway Patrol cites speeding cases. courts set appearances for Powell, Sney, and others. Vitah Sheety was granted a divorce from Rema on grounds of neglect.
A panel of home economists will present Tuesday at the YMCA Room B for the 4 H Clothing Project Advisors Training. They will explain what project judges seek and how to assist 4 H members with clothing projects. Panelists include Mrs Faul Leid Keyser Mrs Manan Schacht Mrs Rath Sloan and Mrs Marcia Peniston. A follow up session features new Army recruiter MSgt Alex Mackenzie and MSgt Joseph Dorazio with details to be announced.
A 16 year old Florence youth escaped injury when his car ran off Washington Road west of Norwalk while passing another vehicle. He braked to avoid a collision and skidded into a ditch on the left side of the road. He was cited for improper passing by Huron County Juvenile Court.
Credentials were presented to three of five county humane agents by Mrs. A W Smythe of the Lorain County Animal Protective League. The recipients were A E Rash Amherst William B Murray Wellington and Dean Barber Grafton.
A long list of births and residents appears with names and addresses. Families welcomed include Mr and Mrs Rudolf H Vincer and Mr and Mrs Richard Csincsak with daughters and sons reported at multiple streets and towns.
A brief item notes that the Quotarians add six members to their group, expanding local membership. No additional details about names, dates, or locations are provided in the fragment.
Quota Club of Elyria reported eight new members during a recent meeting at Sts LORAIN-Elton R. Shep umcheon, former Graystone Hotel owner. Survivors include Mildred Johnson and others. meetings discussed governor visit and officer changes.
The page reports multiple obituaries including Mrs. Geraldine Falkenberg of Cleveland and Charles Seton of Elyria, with service details and family survivors. It also lists cash grain prices in Toledo with No 2 soft red wheat and corn values, and regional business mentions.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Evans of 63 Lincoln Street. Relatives Mrs Matthew Bivens of 420 Clinton Avenue Elyria and Ms Maggie Evans of 306 Baker Street Wellington share the birth news. Chauncey Gannett of 156 Forest Street Wellington also listed.
A mistyped legal notice lists Lee Spicer of Avon Lake Ohio issuing a child support order against Cy al of Ft Smith Arkansas Lola Wo Wondard of Lorain filed for divorce from lease negligence and cruelty as stated in the record.
The piece discusses a broad backlash against large firms led by the Justice Department and a Wall Street environment. It notes organized stockholders and housewives opposing busting actions, with potential collective action shaping a response to government efforts.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Yepko of 271 West 13th Street Lorain. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Er win Shinsky of 144 Spring Street. Mrs. Audie Phillips and daughter, Mrs. Bran Howard and daughter are listed at 221 North Main Route.
Lorain Soil Conservation District supervisors announce an excellent rating for the year at the Ohio Federation of Soil Conservation Districts convention in Columbus. Gordon Hales chairs the board and Richard Keep serves as professional farm planner.
Charles W. Young of Amherst and Flora Bell Mullenix aged 79 of Amherst RD 1 are named in local license records.
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