Deaths in Elyria area and Oberlin community
Fay 0 Long of 404 W Herrick Ave Wellington died this morning at home. Cowling Truman Funeral Home in charge. Clifford Delbert Henson 78, retired farmer of West Road Oberlin died last night at Lorain Community Hospital after years of ill health. Born in Scotch Ridge he lived in area most of life..member of Pittsfield United Church of Christ and Wellington Grange. Surviving wife Alma and sister Marjorie Cole. Visitation tomorrow 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m. Cowling Oberlin. Funeral Thursday 1 p.m. Rev Martin Stiffler officiating. Burial South Pittsfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Delbert Henson
West Road
Oberlin
Lorain
Mr. Henson
Scotch Ridge
Pittsfield
Cowling Funeral Home
Martin Stiffler
South Pittsfield Cemetery
Robbers Take $800 From Clarkins Gas Station
Two men robbed Clarkins Gas Station at 1016 East Broad Street just after 9 PM taking about $800. One robber aided by another outside ordered an attendant into a main office where a safe was kept and a telephone was ripped from the wall before cash was taken. They fled east across South Abbe Road, police said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkins
Broad St
Elyria
South Abbe Road
Ex fireman appeals dismissal over blue flu charge in Lorain
James W. Shinsky, Lorain city firefighter, appeals a Jan. 6 Civil Service Commission ruling upholding his dismissal tied to a false alarm claim during the department’s blue flu wage protest. He and Arthur Marsh Jr. faced similar actions, both residents of 1352 Nichols Ave Lorain, with the case proceeding in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Shinsky
Lorain City
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Lorain Civil Service Commission
James Kailis
Shinsky
Arthur Marsh Jr
Nichols Ave
Lorain
Lorain firm earns five wan awards at Autorama show
Lorain’s Lake Erie Upholstering collected five awards at the 11th Annual International Autorama in Cleveland January 28 to 30. Amherst’s John Pittman took second place and a special best commercial interior award, while Clevelander Jack Dawson won first place. Two entries from 1830 Henderson Ave firm also top honors, with a spokesman citing innovative seat designs, padded dashes and engine covers as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Lorain
Cleveland
John Pittman
Amherst
Jack Dawson
Henderson Ave
Lorain Works to Uncover Snow Covered Hydrants
Lorain officials urge residents to uncover hydrants or notify safety or service offices as the city clears snow from hydrants. Mayor Zahorec warns hidden hydrants delay fire response and may be frozen. street crews will clear hydrants and storm sewer basins ahead of a thaw to prevent immediate floods.
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Lorain
Joseph Zahoree
Zahoree
City Street Department
Zahorec
Richard Koba
Meter reader sues over weights falling on him
Pa trick J. Flaherty, a Lorain meter reader for the Lorain City Water Department, sues Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd J. Pyles in Lorain County Common Pleas for 250000. The complaint says he entered the Pries home basement to read a meter when a counter with weights and barbells tipped, causing the weights to fall on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain City
Woman Guilty of Manslaughter in Lorain Case
Felicia J. Stavail, 25, of 333 16th St., pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter before Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Floyd D. Hattis. Indicted for murder in the stabbing death of Sylvester Martin, 33, of 312 16th St., Dec. 7. She reported self defense to police and was referred to the adult probation department for pre-sentence.
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Felicia J. Stavail
16Th St
Lorain County
City Extends Park Note and Recasts Borrowing Plan
City council approved a six month extension of the 125000 dollar Ely Park note at 4.25 percent interest. The city also plans to convert the park loan and a 45000 dollar city hall note into long term bonds to fund alloted projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Im Ey Park
City Hall
New London youth hurt in collision near streets
Frank E. Mobberly, 50 Third St., New London, was in fair condition at Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital after a two car crash at Fitchville River and Prospect roads. Donald B. Foos, 32, of Willard, was treated and released. Foos was southbound and Mobberly eastbound when Mobberly allegedly ran a stop sign. Mobberly cited for failure to yield the right of way. The accident occurred at 5:35 p.m.
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New London
Fitchville River
Prospect Roads
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Norwalk
Frank E. Mobberly
Third St
Donald B. Foos
Willard
Highway Patrol
Foos
Fitchville
Concert cancellation reminder for Elyria series
The Elyria Concert Association reminds ticket holders that there will be no concert Thursday as printed on season tickets. The original lineup included St Hedwig's Cathedral Choir and Domkapelle Orchestra of Berlin, replaced when the group could not tour Elyria. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra was set for April 22 and Bob Greene's World of Jelly Roll Morton closes May 10.
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Elytia Concert Association
St. Hedwig’s Cathedral Choir
Domkapelle Orchestra
Berlin
St. Hedwig
Elyria
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Lorain Admiral King High School
Bob Greene
Elyria High School
Two fined for driving charges in Elyria court
Eddie D. Lowe of Lorain pleaded no contest before Judge James P. Horn and was fined 500 dollars, jailed 59 days, with a six month license suspension for driving while intoxicated. Vernon Jeffrey of Wellington received 350 dollars in fines on lesser charges of reckless operation and disorderly conduct after his DUI charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Horn
Elyria
Eddie D. Lowe
Beavercrest
Apt
Lorain
Vernon Jeffrey
Vine St
Wellington
Burglary at Brownell School Steals Tickets and Gear
Thieves broke into Brownell School over the weekend and took airline tickets to Florida a calculator and a camera. Police were dispatched yesterday at 10 12 a m to investigate the theft. The stolen tickets were for attendees of a convention in Florida this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Florida
Brownell School
Lorain apartment fire causes heavy damage on Sixth Street
Lorain fire department responded to 219 Sixth Street at 9 17 a m and found a blaze in a three story frame building housing 15 apartments. Damage totaled 2008 with 1500 to the structure and 500 to contents. cause listed as careless smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Sixth Street
Sixth SL
Auto slides through red signal near 10:30 a.m. in Ohio
An eastbound car ran a red light about 10 30 a.m. troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported no injuries. C T photo by Gene Krebs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Gene Krebs
Multiple incidents reported by Elyria police and fire units
Monday morning Elyria units logged a string of incidents including two car crashes on Murray Ridge Telegraph and West Ridge Road with no injuries, one on Broad Street and several others on RT5 Gulf Road Cleveland Street and East Bridge Street. A BB gun injury to a 14 year old boy at 349 Tenth Street Apt 3 was treated. A furnace malfunction at 428 E River Street and a natural gas leak on Eywood Drive prompted Columbia Gas involvement. Jewelry theft from 119 Huron Street and misc. items were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Buickham
Broad Street
Rt 5
Gulf Road
Kenneth Rouser
Tenth St
Apt
Cleveland Street
University and Park Avenues
East Bridge Street
Depot Street
Elywood Drive
Columbia Gas Co
Murray Ridge School Reopens With Split Sessions
Murray Ridge School resumes classes tomorrow but at the adult workshop on Infirmary Road rather than the campus. Classes will run in two half day shifts 8 am to 12:36 pm and 12:30 to 5 pm mixing students and workshop clients, until March 31 or until gas allocations allow proper heating.
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Murray Ridge
Infirmary Road
Ellen Payner
Payner
Church of the Open Door
Americana Inn
Elyria Council Praises Snow Crews and Complains of Gaps
Elyria officials lauded snow crews and volunteers for keeping main roads open after a major storm while criticizing subdivision plowing and equipment shortages. Mayor Bowman and Safety Service Director Scott sought federal help from the National Guard and the president, but Carter was unavailable. Council members urged better service in residential wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite E. Bowman
Safety Service
Lyle C. Scott
Ohio National Guard
Jimmy Carter
Leo Bullocks
Scott
Beverly J. Renner
Oliver Jones
Arnold Tollett
Ason Notices for DOWALTER and WHITE Families
Two birth announcements appear for Elyria Memorial dated February 6 and February 7. The first lists a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Dowalter of 1028 Melvyn Lane. The second notes a son to Mr and Mrs Philip White of 2065 Gulf Ra.
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Ason
Robert Dowalter
Melvyn Lane
Mrs
Philip White
Gulf Ra
Penn Central Promises Partial Tax Payment
Lorain County expects at best a settlement from the bankrupt Penn Central Railroad. Treasurer J Grant Keys says the company owes about 1 million dollars to various authorities, with payment possible only years later and likely at 30 cents on the dollar. The railroad failed financially more than five years ago.
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Penn Central Railroad
Lorain County
J. Grant Keys
Varius
Philadelphia
Keys
Two men plead guilty on burglary related charges
Robert E. Johnson 20 of 1031 W 22nd St Lorain pleaded guilty to criminal trespass while on probation for a burglary. He was sentenced to 2 to 13 years in Mansfield Reformatory by Judge Paul J. Mikus after a 30 day county jail term for the earlier offense. Ronald Rivers 27 of 182 Fairlawn Ave Lorain received six months in county jail after pleading guilty to receiving stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Johnson
22Nd St
Lorain
Mansfield Reformatory
Lorain County Common Pleas
Paul J. Mikas
Johnson
Mikus
Ronald Rivers
Fairlawn Ave
Floyd D. Harris
Food theft investigated at Biri school burglary
The Erie County Sheriff's Department investigates a burglary at Biri school on RL 133 in Birmingham. Food was taken from a freezer, with authorities reviewing security footage and seeking tips from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Erie County Sheriff's Department
Biri School
RL 133
Sandusky man fined in DWI marijuana case
Jeffery L. Orsheski, 23, pleaded guilty in Elyria Municipal Court to driving while under the influence and possession of marijuana. He was fined 350 dollars, sentenced to 26 days in jail, and had his license suspended six months. An additional 75 dollar fine was for marijuana possession. the reckless operation charge was dismissed. Police stopped him on East Avenue after reports of reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Elyria
James P. Horn
Jeffery L. Orsheski
Orshoski
East Avenue
Water damages Cedar Point Cine ma theater
A broken water valve over the weekend damaged Cedar Point's 1.54 million Cine ma theater in Sandusky. Water soaked beneath the floor, causing the center third of the 950-seat venue to collapse. Damages were under examination, with the break found Sunday morning by park security. The cause was undetermined, though the building was kept at maintenance temperatures. The theater is expected to be ready for opening in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Point
Donald J. Dillman
Dillman
Sandusky Bay
Elyria City Schools Cafeteria Menu Week
Elyria City Schools posts the weekly cafeteria menu with Wednesday offering pizza and sides, Thursday hamburger on bun with potatoes and pear slices, and Friday barbecue beet sandwich with vegetables and fruit. Prices or notices may change without notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria City
Lorain Man Found in Snow Bank on Colorado Avenue
A 20 year old Lorain man identified as Dan Waseleski was found in a snow bank near Colorado Avenue and E Street shortly before 3 am. He was hospitalized in fair condition at St Joseph Hospital with exposure and intoxication suspected as the cause. Police believe he fell into the snow but injuries are not severe and he was in the snow only a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Colorado Avenue
Dan Waseleski
St. Joseph Hospital
E” Street
Waseleski
Area native directs snow removal operation in Medina County
SPENCER A Homerville native Maj. Carroll Arndt of the 112th Engineers Battalion based at Brook Park Armory supervised snow removal in Spencer and Homer townships. Born in Homer Township, he lived in Sullivan before moving to Elyria as a junior in high school. In civilian life he works for Fisher Body Division of General Motors in Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Homerville
Ohio National
Fisher Body
General Motors
Elyria
Lawson Robbery At Strongsville Store Reported
A gunman robbed Lawson Milk Co. on Pearl and Lunn roads in Strongsville last night, taking an undetermined amount of cash. Two female clerks on duty around 9:15 p.m. were uninjured and gave only a general description of the suspect as he fled on foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongsville
Lawson Milk Co
Pearl and Lunn
Fire damages Lorain garage on Missouri Avenue
A garage fire on Missouri Avenue in Lorain sent 19 year old Robert Ernst to St Joseph Hospital for smoke inhalation. Firefighters arrived at 10 95 a m and found the blaze in the garage caused by a smoldering log. Damages were listed at 159 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Missouri Avenue
St. Joseph Hospital
Robert Ernst
Missouri Ave
Recreation tops Vermilion session
Vermilion residents crowded the city council meeting to urge funding for summer recreation programs. Earl Jones urged 17,000 for youth recreation as tax revenue rose, while council actions included a budget note, a council seat vacancy, a gas rate notice, disaster aid request, a 10 percent civil service raise, hydrant snow clearance, and bond note renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion
Jones
Council
Fefl
Ohio
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