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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1959

Page

3

Annexation Bid Greeted Favorably in Elyria Township

The Elyria annexation committee reports strong initial support with 8 percent of 1,000 freeholders contacted signing petitions. Vorhis says residents favor joining the city for improved schools, fire protection, and a broader tax base as canvassing continues.

Elyria Township Elyria Ie Vorhiz Vorhis Black River Sheffield Ridgeville Spring Valley

Cub Scout Skit Slated for March PTA Meeting

South Amherst reports plans for a circus themed skit at the March PTA meeting sponsor Cub Scouts Pack No 48. Cubmaster Vernon Jones led the Monday session at the Russo home with Joe Gargasz delivering year end finances and Deri Mathers listing awards for the February 26 Blue and Gold Dinner.

South Amherst Parent Teacher Association James Russo Vernon Jones Joe Gargasz Deri Mathers Russo

Three Day Hungarian Mission At Sacred Heart Church

Fr. Stephen Bekesi of St Elizabeth Toronto leads a three day Triduum mission for Hungarian speakers at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church starting tomorrow. He will give 7:30 pm services with sermons on strengthening personal spiritual defenses and love of God, followed by the Sacrament of Penance each night. He also celebrates the 10 am Mass Sunday and offers Stations of the Cross at 7 pm.

Stephen Bekesi Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Bekesi St. Elizabeth of Hungary Toronto Canada Hungary Budapest Rome Szeged United States St Mary Church William L. Newton Sacred Heart Australia Sidney Camberra

Law Pulpit Study Sets Focus on Juvenile Problems

Lawyers and ministers in Ashland County formed a six member committee to conduct a continuing study over several months on causes and effects of criminal and near criminal juvenile cases. Reverends Baldwin Fairbanks Miles Taber and others named the panel at a joint meeting of the County Bar Association and the Ministerial Association.

Ashland Ashland County A. R. Baldwin Cistence Fairbanks and Miles County Bar Association Ministerial Association Syrmithe

Trading Post Operator Gets Prison Term

Curt S. Quermyer, 58, operator of a Fremont trading post, was sentenced to one to seven years in prison and fined $4,000 after pleading guilty. The judge denied a 304 day stay of execution. Police said confiscated material valued over $50,000 was seized in a raid.

Quermyer Sandusky County

Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher Divorce Ends Hollywood Marriage

The Hollywood union of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher ends today with an uncontested divorce. Reynolds seeks custody of children Carrie and Todd, a cash settlement, and the family home. Fisher gains freedom and potential remarriage to Elizabeth Taylor under California law.

Hollywood UPI Movieland Debbie Reynolds Eddie Fisher Elizabeth Taylor Debbie Carrie Todd Eddie Liz Mike Todd Fisher New York Sadie Catskills Reach Frank Belcher Martin Gang Mexico California Mexico City Diario de Te Tarde Miss Taylor Acapulco Mario Cantinflas) Moreno

Car Fumes Kill Father and Two Boys in Middletown

Police reports a 35 year old father Clarence M. Sapp killed himself and his two sons Donald 10 and Richard 8 by carbon monoxide in a car. The bodies were found by muskrat trapper William K. Morrow in a rural spot near Ready Point Bridge over the Chesapeake.

Middletown Del UPI Clarence M. Sapp Donald Richard William K. Morrow Ready Point Bridge Chesapeake

County residents invited to discuss aid to children

Norwalk police found a note and two speakers mentioned a meeting about child aid. Louie A. Donnamiller, president of the local group, urged public attendance at the Children's Home event in Norwalk.

Wellware Cama Norwalk Coal Ring Louie A. Donnamiller Hollywood UPD Kathryn

Go With God Lenten Prayer for Betterment of Mankind

Meditation urges strength and talents to meet tasks and aid others. It requests confidence in humanity, adherence to the Golden Rule, and a cheerful, hopeful spirit to ease others burdens and share joy. The prayer seeks courage, wisdom, and peaceful resolve to do God’s will.

Emergency Plan Aired At Norwalk Hospital

Norwalk Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital aired a new Civil Defense plan for disaster readiness. Hospital staff including day and afternoon shifts attended a 2:30 p.m. briefing led by William Slabodnick with Gerald C. Lawrence and Mrs. Alverta Bishman. A night-shift session will follow. The plan draws on studies of over 90 hospitals and cites recent U S disasters.

Norwalk Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital William Slabodnick Gerald C. Lawrence Alverta Bishman Stabodnick St. Louis

Railroader Is Crushed To Death

Glendon Kastor a 39 year old railroader from Sandusky died of a punctured lung after a derailment on a New York Central spur near the Apex Building on First Street. Kastor a brakeman was riding on the side of the car when it derailed as an engine moved the car toward the building. Cause of the derailment is undetermined.

Sandusky Glendon Kastor New York Central Kastor J First St Kastor

Lions Host Aunt Jemima Pancake Festival For Charity

Elyria Lions Club served about 1,500 pancakes yesterday at the Aunt Jemima festival raising funds for sight conservation projects. Larry Penistos chaired the event, held at dinner time with two griddles, drawing up to 1,500 servings an hour at peak. The club does not plan a Home and Better Living Show this spring, after ten years of similar events.

Elyria Lions Club Aimi Jemima Larry Penistos Lions Lions Club Elyria

Park Board to Accept 76-Ton Locomotive for City Park

Lorain city officials plan to accept a 76 ton locomotive and tender from Nickel Plate Railroad. Mayor Jaworski stated a draft ordinance will be sent to the city solicitor for formal drafting. The engine will be placed at Porath Park near Oakwood Shopping Center. Joseph Porath, center developer, will underwrite about 8000 dollars for transport from the railroad to the park. Legislation to be presented to council on March 2 for action.

Lorain Nickel Plate Railroad John ©. Jaworski Edward Conley Porath Oakwood Joseph Porath

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