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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1976
Page
7
Multiple notices report deaths in Elyria area. Don H. Young 69 of Wakeman Route 60 died after brief illness. Eva A. Sager 90 of Lorain died in Avon Oaks Nursing Home after brief illness. Baxter Case 50 of Ft Lauderdale former Elyria Telephone Co. official memorial planned in Elyria. Additional obits include Gladys B. Jenny 72 Wakeman and Lottie M. Sable 76 Oberlin with services set. memorials suggested to local funds.
Edward R Frey 74 of 414 Oberlin Ave Lorain pronounced dead at Lorain Community Hospital after collapsing at home from a heart attack He retired from Lorain-Cuyahoga Works U S Steel in 1964 Born Feb 10 1902 in Lorain Survived by wife Maude two brothers Carl and Russell a sister Mrs Helen Fyre Funeral services at Walter A Frey Funeral Home Lorain and St John United Church of Christ with Rev Donald M Yackle Burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park Also noted funeral arrangements for Raymond E Burke 87 formerly of 122 Columbia Ave at Curtis Schi Funeral Home with Rev David Bush to officiate Burial Butternut Ridge Cemetery Burke a former Apex Electric tool and die maker died at West Haven Nursing Home after three years illness Born in Eaton Township June 6 1808 he lived in Huron then Elyria moving to Elyria four years ago Survived by wife Hazel deceased 1963 one son David and several grandchildren Funeral details listed as 7 to 9 pm and 2 pm tomorrow
Lorain Eugene Kesar, 3, of 1739 East 30th Street, was fined on a possession charge. An arrest occurred at 1 am after officers encountered him at a hospital for heroin treatment. A beige bag with heroin paraphernalia was found in his possession during the incident.
Four persons indicted for falsification in welfare relief fraud received suspended six month terms and ordered restitution to the welfare department. Charlene Rhinehardt owed 1490 dollars Marilyn Oliver 786 dollars James Escandon 510 dollars and Bonnie Jean Murray 3910 dollars were named in the sentences by Common Pleas Judge Floyd D Harris. Additional guilty pleas included Gerald Volk to a lesser aggressive assault charge with probation report, John H Wilson to importuning with prep sentence report, and Faustino Gonzales who got a suspended six month jail term plus a 100 dollar fine and costs for carrying a concealed weapon.
Lorain County Common Pleas court filed 825 criminal indictments in 1975, up 22 percent from 1974, prompting grand jury sessions twice monthly. Civil filings fell to 1,347 from 1,513, while 81 jury trials were held, down slightly from 86. By Jan 1, 1976, 1,525 civil and 191 criminal cases were pending. 1,177 civil and 833 criminal were disposed in 1975. Judges Pincura, Mikus, and Harris led the court.
Negotiations under way to sell the Peck and Peck clothing chain including the Westgate store in Fairview Park and other outlets in Ohio. Eugene Mayer, vice president of store operations, said a decision on sales will be made Tuesday as the company faces bankruptcy since July 1974 and awaits U S Bankruptcy Court in New York ruling.
Groundbreaking held at Ridgeview Shopping Center for a 110 seat Golden Arches in North Ridgeville. The new building south of the 1961 structure will feature a drive in window, Western motif, and 55 to 60 employees. Del Pitzer, longtime manager, remains in charge. Local mayors and officials attended.
Elyria police reported four motorists charged with driving while under the influence. Raymond Boggs, 19, of Huron, cited for loud exhaust and unsafe vehicle on Woodford Avenue. Paul Davis, 2, of Chestnut Street, stopped after erratic driving on Lodi Street. Danny Chaffin, 3, of Fuller Road, cited on Broad Street for improper parts. Russell Aj, 6, of Chester Avenue, Avon, charged after a car struck a pole on Abbe Road. Hajnal also charged with driving while under suspension and treated for minor injuries.
A disjointed OCR summary lists various street incidents and emergency responses. Entries mention firefighting calls, a vehicle accident on Second Street, a residence or business fire inquiry, and a deputy recovery of a deceased person. Names and exact locations are unclear due to garbled text.
Sheffield Township officials halted a probe into a suspicious fire at the Comet Management offices after a cleanup by firm employees allegedly removed evidence. The $20,000 blaze at 4950 O’Neil Blvd. caused about $900 in damage and a cigarette-started couch fire. Fire Chief Slavik blamed the cleanup for complicating the arson investigation and said state fire marshal guidance led to closing the case. Leonard Kligter, a company owner, was unavailable for comment.
A 22 year old North Ridgeville city employee Joseph W Bacina of Mills Road was arrested on a charge of receiving stolen property. Detectives said tools valued at 1200 dollars stolen in a break in on Gore Orphanage Road were recovered during a search of Bacina s home and related arrests were linked to the burglary.
In Elyria Municipal Court three men were fined a total of 1055 for DWI related offenses. David Cecelich of Olmsted Falls paid 550 for driving while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, surrendering his registrations and facing six more months of license suspension. BILL OGLESBY of San Bernardino was fined 230 with a 90 day license suspension after pleading no contest to DWT. Steve Zemka of Elyria paid 275 after pleading no contest to reduced charges of reckless operation and having physical control while under the influence. speeding was dismissed.
Oberlin College biology associate professor David A. Egioff has been named to the Wastewater Management Technical Advisory Committee of the Northeast Ohio Area Wide Coordinating Agency. He will help develop a 20 year water quality plan addressing Lorain County issues including municipal and industrial discharges farm land use and the impact of a new water pipeline on wastewater treatment in underserved areas.
The Hospital Follies raised about $14 000 with plans for major fund raising projects. Proceeds will be given to the hospital later as part of the Auxiliary's mammal contribution to the wine event this year. A continuing sequel is planned with two shows already contracted for 1973.
A suit filed to clarify longevity pay pension and salary for Lyle C. Scott as Elyria safety-service director starting March 1. Questions include applicability of longevity pay, city retirement fund contributions, and counting 33 years 4 months of fire department service toward longevity percentage. Case assigned to Judge John D. Pincura in common pleas.
Columbus Ohio Public Utilities Commission of Ohio seeks dismissal and intervention in the Columbia Gas of Ohio case arguing the Franklin County Common Pleas Court lacks jurisdiction over charges for emergency fuel used by industrial and commercial customers. The AG obtained a temporary restraining order stopping residential charges.
An Elyria youth, Homer Ray Montgomery, 20, of 203 W River St, S, was stopped on Lodi Street near Broad Street after a patrolman heard squealing tires. Police found a derringer pistol in his car and two plastic bags containing what appeared to be marijuana, leading to charges of carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana.
Residents at the Lorain County Detention Home were evacuated after bomb threats prompted searches. Within minutes threats also cleared Midview and Clearview high schools in Eaton and Sheffield townships. Deputies reported threats at the detention home and the other facilities between 10 and 11 a.m. with no bombs found.
The Northeast Ohio Council National Association of Investment Clubs offers a six session series on portfolio management at River Public Library 19875 Riverview Rd starting Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Each six Tuesday evenings workshop included with an materials fee. registration at opening class or with Mrs Ano Albrecht J Logan St Ohio.
A new partnership of Attorneys Harry C. Hart and Robert A. Nagy takes effect March 1. Offices will be in Lorain County Savings and Trust Co. Nagy leaves Jewsom in Avon Lake, where he has been an assistant since 1909.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Garrett of 740 University Ave in Elyria Memorial. LaGrange Township Trustees cancel Monday night meeting as two trustees are out of town per Clerk Treasurer Dorothy Buswell. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 8 at 6:90 p.m. in the township hall on West Street.
The American Heart Association Lorain County Speakers Bureau offers talks on early warning signs of heart attacks and EMS. Coordinator Mrs Sue Reinders, 985 Gulf Rd, can arrange speakers for organizations seeking information. Her contact details are accessible through the bureau.
Wilma J. Napier of Grafton filed a personal injury suit in Lorain County Common Pleas Court seeking 100135 dollars. She alleges Gary McCune of Columbie Station caused a rear end collision on February 22, 1574 injuring her as she drove her car.
In Lorain last night and today, Floyd E. President an 18 year old of 20 West 11th Street was stabbed once in the arm during a domestic dispute and released from St Joseph Hospital after 16 stitches. Greg Dineff 22 of 905 West 2nd Street suffered wounds to hand and chest after an Overlook Apartments incident and was treated and released. Cynthia Brown 30 of 1553 East 1st Street received multiple head cuts in a separate incident and was treated at the hospital. Police released few details and no charges were reported.
North Ridgeville police report three local youths aged 15, 16 and 17 robbed Polly's Delicatessen on Lear Nagle Road at gunpoint. They fled in a pickup with a skin mask and handgun recovered when stopped by officers on Main Street.
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