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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1968
Page
5
Elyria's city charter strengths and weaknesses will be discussed at an 8 p.m. meeting in City Hall. Elyria City Auditor Edwin G. Haywood presents to Norwalk's Charter Commission, invited by Norwalk Auditor Charles Hipp, to describe Elyria's charter for Norwalk's chartering process.
The notes list multiple admissions on Friday and Saturday across Lorain and surrounding areas including Thomas Jones Debra Mullins Robina Kruse Marie Beam Woodrow Wantuck Esther Benner Mary Campbell Howard Lydick Edith Rahl Mary Migra George Fortin Barbara Anderson Edward Osko Barbara Shimer Margaret Sabiers Arthur Wallace Mrs Wagner and son and others. Discharges include Erma Kuehn and Mrs Berry Ansell and son.
A line of names and addresses appears under admissions for Oberlin Allen. The list includes Mrs Warren FIELDS at 138 South Main St and several others such as Robert YOUND 110 Groveland mt Wilhelm KAUFMANN West College St and Robert RICE ER JR Northfield. The notice also lists Mrs Rob RD Hale Road and multiple other residents across Elyria Grafton Wakeman Wellington and surrounding areas.
The Cook Family thanks all who offered sympathy after the bereavement of James Cook. Special appreciation goes to Elyria Memorial Hospital doctors Father Rath and Father at va Go Mr. and Mrs. LaVere Sperry and Family Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Worcester and families, friends, neighbors, and relatives. Gratitude also to Sudre Curtis Funeral Home for services and to those who donated memorial fees.
Lorain fireman Warren A. Long aged 58 died after collapsing on duty at the number 3 fire station. He had served 25 years with the Lorain Fire Department and was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters. He lived at 1109 West 17th Street with his wife Neva and eight grandchildren. His funeral services are tentatively planned for Friday afternoon.
A Lorain County filing seeks 225000 in damages for Michael 13 who suffered severe burns after a gasoline can ignited in a backyard. The suit names Raptis Inc and Arthur D Weirich alleging negligence in allowing dangerous materials near where children play.
The Ohio Senate confirmed five members named by Gov. Rhodes to the new Ohio Banking Board. Appointees include Walter A. Rentschler of Cincinnati and William I. Webb III of Toledo, among others, reflecting the state's effort to organize the financial oversight panel.
James Savage, 11, died in a blaze that swept his third floor attic bedroom on Toledo's west side. His mother Patricia and two other siblings escaped unharmed. U S Rep Thomas Ludlow Ashley and the other five children also escaped unharmed. Firemen attributed the fire to defective wiring and declined to estimate the damage.
Obituaries report the deaths of Anna Harcula 82 Nellie Hutchison 80 C Wayne Bush 43 Thomas Bruno 79 in Lorain area hospitals. Surviving relatives include children grandchildren and siblings. Funerals scheduled at J J Gluvna Son Funeral Chapel Schwartz Spence Boyer Home for Funerals and Sudro Curtis with services in St Vincent de Paul St Peter and Elmwood Calvary Brookdale Cemeteries.
Albert Broadsword of Litchfield Township died this morning in Lodi Community Hospital after a week long illness. He lived on the same Spencer farm most of his life and belonged to Chatham Methodist Church. Survived by son Sidney foster daughter Mrs Robert Favri two grandchildren. preceded in death by wife Bertha, daughter Aleen and two brothers. Rev David Shimp will officiate Friday at 2 p.m. Elliott Funeral Home Litchfield. Burial Spencer Cemetery.
NORWALK Thirty eight persons were arrested on war rants and 176 writs were served during January per the Huron County Sheriffs monthly report. Fees totaled 656 to the county treasurer and the department conveyed one prisoner to Mansfield Reformatory one patient to Kas State Hospital and three to Tiffin State Hospital. Investigations included 11 complaints two grand larcenies and four assault and battery cases.
A 21 year old man in Columbia Station died after a self inflicted gunshot with a .22 rifle behind his home. He was found by his father who drove him to Southwest Community Hospital where he died at 5 30 pm. Investigators reported the weapon and spent shell remain at the scene.
Thousands of frightened Sicilians drift back home after a series of sharp Monday shocks. Officials report 253 dead in 105 earthquakes since January 15 as residents begin to return to their towns and villages.
Doctor Richard C. Corfis aged 82 was sentenced by Judge Frank Battista in the U S District Center for selling misbranded drugs. Corfis was charged on March 13, 1997. Judge Battista ordered two years in the federal penitentiary.
Israeli military sources report 74 Arabs suspected of belonging to the El Fatah ring were rounded up in a large raid on the casbah at Nablus on the West Bank. Two caches of arms were found as Defense Minister Moshe Dayan and Army Chief of Staff Haim Bar-Lev toured the area Monday.
The forecast states continued cold with snow advancing from the southwest and moving northeast late tonight through Wednesday. Lows tonight are expected to range from 4 to 14 above zero.
Milan officials heard that a larger electrical substation is required after a 30 minute plant shutdown caused by an overload. Clevite Corp. engineer Robert Rose warned current capacity will not meet expansion needs, while Board President Richard Meyers urged careful planning and a 12 to 18 month lead time for equipment delivery.
Vermilion 13 year old William R. Brandt Jr. son of Mr and Mrs William R Brandt of West Lake Road will receive his Eagle Badge. The Court of Honor for Troop 47 at Vermilion United Church of Christ follows the Green and Gold dinner at 6 30. The eighth grader at South Street School enjoys swimming ice skating and animal raising including raccoons and gerbils.
A daughter was born on Sunday to Mr and Mrs Robert Kaiser of 307 East Main Street Amherst in Amherst Hospital.
A fragment lists births or family notices with names and addresses in Elyria and St Clair. It mentions Mr and Mrs Jo cep SMU WO 8 hens Road Elyria and Mr and Mrs ReASE ey Se Frank ECHOLS 1526 Livingston Ave. Tuesday unknown context.
Contractors bid for improvements at the U.S. Post Office in Sandusky including heating upgrades and interior renovations with an anticipated completion time of about 120 calendar days. The project aims to modernize facilities and improve service conditions for residents and staff.
Clay L. Shaw and his lawyers begin formal steps to seek a delay in his trial on charges connected to the assassination of a president. Judge Edward A. Haggerty Jr. indicated he would grant the delay and a venue change hearing is set for next month. Drapes were installed in the courtroom to shield Shaw during his appearance.
Amherst City Council approved $500 yearly raises for Safety Director Leroy Kubuske and Service Director William Groomes raising their pay to $1000 and $2000 respectively. Councilman DePaola opposed noting the raises exceed expected income tax revenue after office costs and may erode public support for tax increases. Also approved were annexation of 15.46 acres west of Dewey Road and Ackerman Road area, and allocation of income tax collections with 25 percent for costs and the rest split among funds including general, equipment, municipal facilities, street, and public buildings.
Wakeman village discusses increasing police protection at a council meeting. With one part time patrolman, officials weigh hiring a full time officer or an extra deputy paid by the village but deployed to Wakeman. A sheriff’s office representative agreed to discuss the proposal.
Buckeye votes to add an agri business co op program in 1968 69 with Virgil Koppes as instructor. The plan requires student age 16 or older enrollment in vocational agriculture and parental consent. First year cost about 300 with library needs, then about 200 annually thereafter. The program aims to boost earnings, business reputation, and school merchant ties.
New London boards outline 1968 expenditures totaling 835 367 with salaries supplies and transport costs. Contingency fund set at 10 881 and general operating costs expected to run slightly under 1967. Board hires aide, appoints trustees, sets graduation and baccalaureate plans.
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