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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1972
Page
8
A series of obituaries from Lorain and Wellington list Rupert C. Garretson 59 of Bursley Road Wellington who died after a heart attack at St Joseph Hospital Elyria, plus entries for Lees Lovett 45 and Joan 73 and others. Funeral arrangements, visitations and burial sites are detailed for each, with churches and cemeteries named.
The Lorain Chamber of Commerce sponsors a benefit stag party tonight at 8 at the Youth Center. Ray Fosse of the Cleveland Indians will be the featured speaker. Films games and food highlight the event with a $5 per person charge to support the Sports Hall of Fame Banquet in April.
The family expresses sincere thanks to all who offered sympathy during their deepest sorrow after the death of Samuel L Crawford. They also thank those who provided kindness and service during the bereavement of Frances Mc Lemore, beloved mother and grandmother, and her family for floral offerings and expressions of sympathy.
Mathias M. Wagner 55 of 1010 Dodge Dr Amherst died yesterday at Amherst Hospital after seven months illness. He worked at American Standard Elyria and was a St Pauls Lutheran member. Surviving wife Adelheid daughter Linda George son Michael three sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Reichlin Cooley Lorain with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Ola Gainer 84 of Charleston died there last Wednesday former Elyria resident. Surviving eight sons and two daughters, 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Burial was in Stalnaker Cemetery after services in Glenville W Va.
Civil Service Commissioners Hacnik and Rosso consult attorney Milton Friedman about challenging their removal by Mayor Zahorec. City solicitor Hritsko’s 15 page opinion cites 1200 alleged illegal decisions and noncompetitive hiring over 10 years. Both sides clash as investigations may extend to all city employees.
HUD may approve the Lorain downtown renewal plan within two weeks after Rep. Charles A Mosher says HUD study shows the application on track and promising. The 17 acre site around West Erie Avenue and Broadway would lift the downtown and align with a new city hall in the renewal area, with companies already showing interest in locating there.
A 17 year old Elyria girl Delores Robinson was shot in the neck last night after she refused a boyfriend’s visit. Police say five shots went through her apartment window around 11 20 p m, four spent cartridges found inside. she was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
A 70 year old resident of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors' Home, Henry Bergmayr of Canton, was struck and killed by a car near Route 250, south of Sandusky. He died at Good Samaritan Hospital after being hit by Duane Fair of Sandusky while leaving a tavern. This marks the third pedestrian auto fatality in two months in the area and the second involving a home resident.
Elyria police charged 32 year old Robert Carl Schneider after he was seen hammering open a vending machine at Haury Brothers Service Station on Middle Avenue. Officers pursued him through fresh snow to 311 Fifth Street where he hid under a car before being arrested.
A blaze at 1126 Barbara Street in Elyria caused extensive heat and smoke damage to the home of Mrs Nimrod Miller. Firemen extinguished the fire in about an hour and said flames extended to the attic of the two story dwelling.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Little of 1306 Prospect Street. Ezekiel Rivera of 1019 East 35th Street. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Kilgore Jr. of 3748 Canton Avenue. Robert Rouse of 1716 New Jersey Avenue. David Hassel of 222 Inwood Boulevard Avon Lake. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Narrows of 622 W sidewalk Vermilion.
Oberlin Allen Frank Doramin at 526 West College Street. A son to Mr and Mrs Brian Elias at 14462 Route 58 North. Julius Eastin at 225 Sumner Street. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Christopher Linden at Route 1 Spencer.
Lorain County commissions approve a $60,000 remodeling plan for the 8-year-old jail using 75 percent federal funds. Plans by Ronald Landig and associates call for six new cells, a separate shower, updated plumbing, interior painting, a rehabilitation room, group therapy, and expanded offices. The work is interim, with a new jail hoped within three years, and a 1 mill levy to voters for construction is planned. Advertising for bids will start after four weeks.
Harrison Mallory a 19 year old resident of 11138 Garden Street pleaded innocent in Elyria Municipal Court to breaking and entering charges tied to a burglary at the Elyria Home on West Avenue. He faces a February 16 preliminary hearing with a $3000 bond. Police followed a snow trail from the home to an apartment on 15th Street where the cash box and receipts were found.
Lorain council discussed using eminent domain to acquire Long Airport for a park. City solicitor John Hritsko will contact the property owner about any sale agreements and report back next meeting. Clarkins chain reportedly holds an option on the 28 acre portion of the 119 acre site.
A car swung off Roosevelt Avenue northbound at 2:30 p.m. and hit a tree injuring a 17-year-old Elyrian. James J. Yearsin of 37609 Sugar Ridge Road was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital and released. Yearsin was cited for reckless operation.
Lorain near agreement with Sheffield Lake on a sewer contract as council schedules a 6 30 p m meeting in chambers Monday. The discussion includes water standards for industries and a new pollution ordinance. Also on the agenda is Leavitt Road widening assessments.
Dan Msi of Avon files in Lorain County Common Pleas Court against Francis C. Berg of Lorain claiming a business proposition to rust proof cars never materialized. Msi says he moved from Michigan to Avon Lake on Berg's promise of salary and free rent, which were not provided.
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