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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1977
Page
7
A sequence of obituaries from Elyria area notes Frank V. Menel 91 formerly North Eaton died in Doniphan Missouri with WWII service and North Eaton American Legion post leadership. Other notices include Lois Cordelia Brandt 62 Pittsfield Township and multiple Lorain County residents with funeral plans, church ties, and burial in local cemeteries.
Mrs. Arabell C. Alston 68 of 118 East Vine Oberlin died yesterday after illness. Survived by daughter Mary Mouldin, nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, four sisters and a brother. Burial at Westwood Cemetery Oberlin. Also Lorain man Joseph Hospital death announced with service arrangements to follow.
Historical note records a shift from three single gender schools in Arata to a modern system with 176 institutions, including 47 for girls. The change marks broad educational expansion and gender inclusion across the area.
Sheffield Ohio board schedules a Thursday session to review a teacher pay package approved at a January special meeting amid Sunshine Law concerns. The January action ended a teachers strike. two members were absent and resignations of the negotiating team were rejected.
The OSBA advised the board on legal risks after a January 28 meeting lacked Sunshine Law notification. President Stafford resigned. Russell and others faced criticism for vacations during a teachers strike as the board reconvenes Thursday to reaffirm the pay package and duties for Chonko and Coyne.
The Elyria school board will name a three member negotiating team at its regu lar meeting Monday to represent the board in contract talks with Elyria teachers set to begin March 7. The prior executive session named Warne McQuillin as chief negotiator with Eastern Heights Junior High School Principal C. Kenneth Mundorf and new entrant Thomas Fox as members.
Michael Ksiazk 66 of 2411 E 4th St Lorain a retired steel worker died last night at St Joseph Hospital He worked 37 years in shipping at Lorain Cuyahoga Works US Steel retiring in 1973 Born in New Hope Wis he lived in Lorain 40 years He was a member of St Ladislaus Church Holy Name Society and Golden Age Pensioners Club Surviving wife Mary two Lorain step-sons a brother and three sisters Funeral arrangements include viewing at J J Glovna and Son Funeral Chapel and services at St Ladislaus Church Burial in Calvary Cemetery
Henry Hess will lead the Elyria Summer Theatre Association as president for a second year. New officers include Bob Armitage as vice president Sophie Altfeld treasurer Jane Johnson corresponding secretary Phyllis Whitehouse recording secretary and Jack Weaver historian. Two musical productions are planned for 1967 with auditions for paid staff positions now open.
Firefighters responded to the Deer Path Drive residence 18936 last night after hot ashes from a fireplace were placed in a cardboard box in the attached garage. The fire was confined to the garage with moderate damage and no injuries. Damages and property value to be determined. the home and garage are insured.
Michael D. Novotny of Vermilion was granted three years probation after a Lorain County jury found him guilty of grand theft linked to a failed $41 000 home project. He must complete restitution and was previously sentenced to 2 to 5 years. Additional court actions involve two other defendants in separate cases.
Police logged multiple incidents including two car crashes at Fourth and East River, and Lodi and Chestnut with no injuries. There were several thefts from cars at Northgate Shopping Center and Pecora's Lounge, shoplifting at Zayre Department Store, a bicycle accident injuring James Ogan, and a fire alarm and chimney fire at multiple homes. Deputies investigated a one car crash on Peck Wadsworth Road and a two car crash on Route Waodhe Vermilien Rest. Minor injuries and arrests noted. several vehicles and residences reported stolen or burglarized.
A fire at Audrey Sharp’s home on 123 Tedman Street in Elyria started in a second floor bedroom likely from careless match use. Damage was estimated at 9000 dollars by Bisra fire officials with severe smoke on the second floor. no injuries reported. Sheriff Vernon M. Smith remained hospitalized in serious condition with lung congestion after the incident.
In Elyria area notices a series of birth announcements list multiple families with addresses and dates in February. A pair of Lorain youths face grand jury after pleading innocent to amended theft charges. hubcaps and marijuana found in their car. Lorain burglaries at Admiral King High School led to theft of auto shop tools and damaged cabinets, with electronic surveillance criticized by School Supt. Charles Nunley.
Seven Firelands Electric Cooperative employees returned from indefinite layoff today after weather prevented outdoor linemen work. All but one employee, who was ill, resumed duties. warehouse tasks were completed before layoffs. No further layoffs expected this year.
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