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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1959
Page
15
A 35-year-old Elyria woman suffered skull lacerations and was in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a one car crash on Columbus Street. Police logged five crashes yesterday and charged Barbara Buehler with reckless driving.
Richard McGinnis was re elected planning director for a second term. Otis S Winchester, 51, of 611 Lake Ave, faces a charge for improper left turn after a two car crash on Cleveland Street Roosevelt Avenue. Regina M Schneider, 46, of 6715 Case Rd, suffered rear curb lane damage. Winchester to appear in court Tuesday. Peter J Ferrara, 37, of 2108 West 1th Street, charged with failing to stop in an assured clear distance on Park Ave Dionna Ave.
The family of the late Robert G. Barg expresses heartfelt thanks for messages cards flowers and offers of assistance following our bereavement Your support helped us through this difficult time.
A jumble of names lists births and obituaries in North Ridgeville area coverage. Messages include new daughters for families on Washington Avenue and Kenyon Avenue, and notices for Arthur J. Plover and Joseph Wisniewski among others, with numerous addresses.
A stream of birth notices lists new sons and daughters born to families in Wellington Elyria Vermilion Sheffield Lake Avon and Amherst. Names include Mr and Mrs C H, Roy Wright Edward Hartman Robert Kish Dennis Moran Robert Turney Patricia Martin and others with addresses in Ohio towns.
Admission notices list residents and locations including Amherst Hospital patient names and addresses such as 199 Cleveland Ave and 308 North St. Wilili B 1313. Also cited are Mrs Luther Patterson and Mrs John Kendzel at North Pleasant Street and 611 West 18th, with other names tied to Lorain and Medina.
Multiple Lorain County obituaries note deaths from illness and heart trouble. William J. Sharpe, 72, Elyria, born Eng land 1879, retired National Tube employee, died after long illness in Seattle. Charles A. Huene, 83, Elyria, born Brownhelm, died in Seattle after 12 years there, survived by wife Mary and children, funeral in Camden Cemetery. Ormond Waddington, 53, Leavitt Rd, Lorain, died of heart attack at work and is to be buried at St. Mary Cemetery. Ernest P. Pierce, 80, Southgate California, born Lorain, died after heart attack. survivors include wife Helen and three sons. Funeral plans listed for several others including J Henry Arnold and Donald George Sick with services and burial details.
The Sirens auxiliary to Elgins Township Volunteer Fire Department will elect new officers at a meeting on March 12 at 164 Adelbert Street the home of Mrs Richard Eddy. Nominating chair is Mrs Earl Smith with committee members Mrs Robert Allen and Mrs Earl Xavier. Mrs Dell Cromling hosted the group at its latest meeting. Primary discussion covered wagon storage of clothing for emergency use.
Paul Horning and Nola Horning were granted a divorce on neglect in a Lorain court. Mary Warsing of 1021 West 17th Street Lorain, divorced Edward on grounds of misconduct. Arnold H. Gilbert filed an appeal in Lorain County Common Pleas from an Ohio Industrial Commission denial of worker compensation for an injury on October 30, 1986, while employed by National Tube Co.
Norwalk funeral services set for Robert H. Leach 56 of 1 Ford St after a long illness at Fisher-Titus. Interment Woodlawn. Ford plant toolmaker was born in England and served in the Royal Air Force. Also listed are Lena Bartter 82 of North Ridgeville, John L. Mangan 57 of Lorain, and several other Lorain area obituaries with survivors and service details.
The page lists funeral arrangements for several local residents including Mrs. Grover Barfield and Patricia from Ridgeville, with service details at the We cues and Am Dombrowakd Funeral Home. It also reports stock data noting GM car unit sales and a per share price of 2.99, alongside burial details at Calvary Cemetery for area families.
State Highway Patrol investigated six accidents linked to slick roads in the area yesterday afternoon. Notable incidents include Warren Acre’s rear-end collision on Rt. 254 and Geneva Westfall losing control on Rt. 18 east of Wellington. John Daley was cited for reckless operation after a collision on Rt. 76 near Rt. 20. A school bus rear-end collision on Lake Ave near Elyria involved Carol Prestage. Justine Paul lost control on snow near Rt. 254 and was unhurt. Memorial services for Clawson will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m.
R T 6 Sandusky Belle vue crash leads to unsafe operation charge for Ruth Wood 26 Vermilion after car ran off road at Rt 6 intersection. Sherrill, 81 Elyria dies at Haven Nursing Home after six months illness. daughter Ruth Stevens oversees former Coliseum care in Lorain. Survivors include two daughters and grandchildren.
Tim Robinson, 30, of 404 West 13th Street, remained in critical condition at St Joseph Hospital after a chest wound from a gunman robbery at Marin's Cafe. Police investigated leads while a funeral service is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Brookdale Cemetery with viewing times listed.
General Motors Corp posts 13 per cent lower dollar sales and 25 per cent reduced net earnings in 1958 versus 1957, reflecting a downturn in the year for the auto giant.
GM reports for 1958 show net sales of 9.522 billion dollars with automotive products at 80 percent and defense at 5 percent. The year saw 2.525 million units broken in a scout camp incident, while total employment worldwide reached 2.688 million with average weekly earnings of 107.38 dollars and hourly pay of 2.82 dollars.
The Eight Ball Archers performed at Cub Scout Pack 1's annual Blue and Gold Dinner at Washington Ave Church of Christ Tuesday night. Led by Elyrian Dick Looms, the archers showcased skill with about 30 arrows at a balloon target and each balloon was shot in sequence with Loomis George Zimmers of Huron Don Bonner of Sandusky and Larry Gallagher of Lorain participating.
The meeting adjourned without a quorum as Gallagher Ferraro and other members failed to vote on key items. An omnibus session reviewed delays, with notes on damage costs from recent incidents and updates on building inspector and secretary roles.
Elyria police list cite Theodore Kuna 520 Cornell Ave charged with disobeying a raffle signal. Ruben Wascevich 38 Crepline Ave charged with disobeying a stop sign on Middle Ridge Road. Robert Clowser 20 Clark St charged with leaving the scene of an accident. All to appear in court Saturday. details reference Mrs Husbands and a private property incident.
In loving memory of baby Jamen Aller Killinger who passed away February 18, 1953. For those who loved you and remember today marks the saddest day as you met the Reaper and we remain in sorrow. Parents Don Killinger. grandparents J A Snotherly and George Killinger listed.
Betty Jane Marshall age 24 of 28 Clyde J Leadenham age 77 of 126 Brace Ct pleaded guilty to failure to yield the right of way and were fined 10 dollars plus costs. Nathan E Gains age 62 of 231 Rush St pleaded guilty to driving with no license and was fined 35 dollars plus costs. Frank Inman age 48 of 1149 West Ave pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 15 dollars plus costs.
University of Illinois forestry expert Harold Scholten says windbreaks can reduce farm fuel bills by 20 to 30 percent. In Montana tests cattle gained 30 percent more with windbreaks. fuels tests occurred in Montana and South Dakota. Best windbreak species include Norway spruce and Douglas fir for Illinois. A good mulch and soil moisture are crucial, ground corn cobs preferred for mulch though sawdust and straw work. Fences around windbreaks protect trees and livestock.
Theodore Thumm, 44, of R D 1 Norwalk, narrowly escaped injury when his car collided with a moving New York Central freight train at the TRt B01 crossing north of SR 20. The engineer Peter Robertson, 37, Toledo, stopped the train after Thumm said he saw the train and braked. Thumm was unhurt. the train proceeded to Toledo after a short delay.
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