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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1979

Page

7

Berg Henry Hill Berg obituary and services in Lorain

Henry Hill Berg 68 of Lorain retired Acme Glass Co. owner died in Florida after a heart attack. Survived by Anita wife, Paul son, Donna daughter, three grandchildren, sister Matilda. Services Sunday 1 30 p m Walter A Frey Funeral Home Lorain. Burial Salem Cemetery. Juan Lebron Rodriguez 65 Lorain died at home after a heart attack. Survived by sister Natalia Lebron. Services Saturday 9 30 a m Sacred Heart Chapel. Graveside Calvary Cemetery. John R Devin Funeral Home Lorain is arranging.

Henry Hill Berg Beavercrest Dr Lorain Acme Glass Co Indian Shores Fla B’nai Brith Augudath B'Nai Israel Temple Lorain Country Club Mr. Berg Ashbury N d Anita Juan Lebron-Rodriguez St. Lorain Lares Puerto Rico Sacred Heart Chapel of Natalia Lebron Santurce

Polaris Seeks Grant for Career Information Center

The Polaris Vocational Center School Board approved a plan for a career information center at the school. About 20 state schools are eligible for funding to set up a computer terminal to provide employment information. The project costs 4800 dollars with 1800 locally and 3000 from a state grant. Foreman said the center will inform on program areas and job opportunities statewide and should receive grant notification by June or July.

Middleburg Heights Polaris Vocational Center School Board Ronald Foreman Foreman Polaris

Burgel M Gregg Sr dies after illness in Bowling Green

Burgel M Gregg Sr 59 of 22776 Carter Rd Bowling Green died Wednesday at St Luke s Hospital Mau mee after a year long illness An Army World War II veteran he was a self employed truck driver in Toledo area retired six months ago Survived by wife Joan F nee Miller daughters Sharon Kolun Cas talia and Jackie son Burg er Jr mother Mrs Matilda Gregg and many stepchildren grandchildren and a great granddaughter Funeral home visitation today at 1 p m in Witzler Shank Heilman Funeral Home Per ysburg Burial in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Toledo

Burgel M. Gregg Sr Carter Rd Bowling Green St. Luke’s Hospital Maumee Toledo Gregg Joan F Nee Miller Sharon Kolun Wakeman Jackie Castalia Burger Jr Elyria Matilda Gregg Twilight W. Vaz Witzler-Shank-Heilman East South Boundary Perysburg Ottawa Hills Memorial Park

Death notices for Edna R. Riddle and others in Ohio region

Memorial services and obituaries for Edna R Riddle Mara Viola Adams Andrew Bendik Sr John W MeeSe Sr are listed with addresses. Services set at Church of the Covenant Ridgelawn Cemetery Lorain Ridge Hell Memorial Park Avon Maple Grove Cemetery Dover and Toland Herzig Funeral Homes. Contain burial and visitation times and dates.

Riddle Edna R. Riddle Hyde Park Heights Church of the Covenant Uchid Ave Cleveland Kaiser Foundation Parma Adams Mara Viola Fifth St Sarnving George T Robert F Carts-Scheuffler Ridgelawn Bendik Andrew, Sr Avos Friends Emil Dovala Lorain Chuch Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Ridge Hell Memorial Park Meese John W Avon Ruth K. Victor John Jr Burmeister County Line Toland Herzig Dover Maple Grove American Cancer Society

Court orders Fox to prove he's legally police chief

Cleveland court ordered Police Chief Jef frey Fox to show by what law he holds his job and scheduled a 10 am hearing Wednesday. The order follows a Cleveland City Council President George L. Forbes complaint seeking Fox’s removal, arguing Fox lacks required training. Mayor Dennis J. Kucinich backs Fox, citing civilian influence over police operations.

Fox Cleveland UPI Jeffrey Fox 8Th Ohio District Court of Appeals George L. Forbes Forbes Ohio Dennis J. Kucinich

Gas firm cites need to buy from Ohio Green Springs plant

Columbia Gas of Ohio says it must continue purchasing 7 percent of its synthetic natural gas from the Green Springs plant in Seneca County to meet current demand and take on new customers. The state AG alleged the company bought costlier synthetic gas instead of cheaper gas from its Charleston, West Virginia parent. The company also notes a binding five year contract with Columbia LNG of Wilmington, Delaware, to buy a set amount of synthetic gas, a move that accompanies pipeline curtailments from its Charleston supplier.

Columbus OPI Columbia Gas of Ohio Green Springs Columbia Columbia Lng Wilmington, del Seneca County Charleston

Alaskans outraged by Vogue bikini ad in February issue

A $150,000 Vogue ad spread showing a bikini model praising Alaska as a tourist draw sparked anger among lawmakers and feminists. Rep. Fred Brown called the portrayal unforgivable and Suzanne Tudicello of NOW said it is unrealistic. The eight page spread highlights Alaska museums and wonders but centers on the bikini image and a couple in a cabin with captions about the Far North.

Juneau Alaska Fred Brown Fairbanks Suzanne Tudicello National Organization For Women Vogue Ruth Glacier

Light plant sale should pass

A UPI telephone poll for the Vote for Cleveland Committee indicates Clevelanders will likely defeat the sale of the Municipal Light Plant while supporting a 0.5 percent income tax increase. About 500 residents were surveyed. most think Muny Light makes money though critics dispute that.

Cleveland UPI Vote For Cleveland Committee

Dow Jones to move Wall Street Journal printing plants

Dow Jones plans two new Journal printing facilities in Sharon Pennsylvania and Bowling Green Ohio to replace the Cleveland plant. The plants will use offset presses and satellite transmissions, expanding to 13 total Journal printing plants with satellite capability.

New York UPI Dow Jones & Co. Inc Wall Street Journal Pennsylvania Ohio Sharon Bowling Green Journal Cleveland George D. Lanier The Herald Sharon Area Ottoway Newspapers Inc Dow Jones Upper Midwest

Two must face grand jury on separate charges

Two people were ordered held to the grand jury Wednesday by Elyria Municipal Judge Stephen Nagy. Don Shumaker of Penfield faces a Jan 1 felonious assault charge for stabbing his wife Toni nine times in a Midway Mall parking lot. Shumaker posted $750 cash bond and was released under the 10 percent rule. Toni Shumaker was treated and released. Rebecca Chappell of Wellington is charged with theft of a Pinball Breakaway game and a Video Arcade game totaling $210 from Sears-Roe Buck at Midway Mall on Dec. 20. She posted $250 cash bond under the 10 percent rule. a related assault charge against a Sears security guard was sent to Common Pleas Court after transfer. Chappell posted $100 cash on that charge.

Elyria Stephen Nagy Don Shumaker Foster Rd Penfield Toni Shumaker Midway Mall Elyria Memorial Hospital Rebecca Chappell Wellington Sears-Roebuck Ms. Chappell Sears Common Pleas Court

Police open house set for Sunday in Oberlin

Oberlin police and the Oberlin Exchange Club host an open house 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at police headquarters 69 S. Main St to show services and invite citizen involvement in crime prevention. Pamphlets cover drugs locks engraving and bicycle marking while displays feature burglary prevention camera and fingerprinting gear. Refreshments will be served. Police crime prevention began two years ago with Ptl Willie Gilbert hired last year after an 18 598 grant.

Oberlin Oberlin Police Department Oberlin Exchange Club S. Main St Ptl Willie Gilbert

Elyria Memorial Births Report

Elyria Memorial records show a daughter born February 21 to Shirley Pogue of 211 Bruce Avenue and a son born February 21 to Mr and Mrs Michael Petrisko of 426 Oxford Avenue, with Luther Davis at 835 Purdue Avenue noted on February 22.

Shirley Pogue Bruce Ave Michael Petrisko Oxford Ave Luther Davis Purdue Ave

McClure Wins Open Norwalk Council At Large Seat

Bernard McClure, 70, of 118 S Linwood Ave, was elected by 11 Norwalk Republican committeemen to fill the open councilman at large seat left after Morgan E. Jones resigned. He will be sworn in March 6. term expires December 31. McClure has a long local history and works as a sales rep for Austin Truck Sales.

Norwalk Bernard McClure McClure S. Linwood Ave Republican Party Theda Niedzwiecki Republican Central Committee Noel Arnold Fed Morgan E. Jones Huron County Commission Huron County Austin Truck Sales Co Cuyahoga Falls Milan

Real estate values to rise with 1979 tax bills

Lorain County will implement a triennial update of real estate values mandated by the state. Auditor Julian A. Pijor notified lenders and title firms to anticipate a 15 to 20 percent increase in assessed values for 1979 pro‑ration of taxes. An appraisal firm will assess value changes since the 1976 update. firm figures due Sept or Oct.

Ohio Lorain County Julian A. Pijor Herbert Jacoby Pijor Jacoby

Teens Charged in Murder-for-Pay Case in Cleveland

Cuyahoga County Grand Jury weighs evidence in the shooting death of John T. White Sr. by his teenage son and daughter who allegedly paid a 19 year old friend $60 to kill him. Jerome Watkins is sought as the triggerman. FBI involvement noted. White’s children allegedly spent their father’s paycheck amid the crime.

Cleveland UPI Cuyahoga County Grand Jury Daniel Ryan John T. White Jr Michelle Grand John T. White Sr Ford Motor Co. Assembly Jerome Watkins FBI White

Amherst teachers to vote on PASS cost-saving contract

Non-certified Amherst School District workers will vote on a two-year PASS plan proposed by Supt. Richard King. It offers five percent raises over two years and up to four percent more based on unencumbered general fund money, with about 120 workers eligible. OAPSE has not set a voting date.

Amherst Supt Richard King TRE Ohio Association of Public School Employees OAPSE

Hy Level Screw Plans Strongsville Expansion

Hy Level Screw Products Co plans a 2.7 million, 60 000 square foot machine shop on Foltz Road to replace the west Cleveland plant. Vice President Donald Cook says 150 to 175 workers, about 10 acres of land, and a late summer start with opening in early 1980. City council discussed industrial development bonds to aid the project.

Strongsville Hy-Level Screw Products Co Foltz Road Donald Cook West Cleveland

Argentina Exports 12,848 Tons Fish to United States

Argentina shipped 12,848 tons valued at $12.1 million to the United States in 1977. Over 80 percent of shipments were fresh and frozen fish, mainly hake.

Buenos Aires Argentina United States

American War Casualties Hit Half‑Million Mark

The U S command in South Vietnam reports that U S casualties surpassed 500000, reflecting decades of conflict in the region and the heavy toll on American forces.

United States Command South Vietnam

Bodies found in Akron dumpster death of two Norton youths

Two Norton boys aged 13 and 14 who left home to search for beer cans were found dead inside a paper recycling dumpster in Akron. Investigators say the deaths do not yet appear violent, with autopsy pending, and police note no obvious injuries or immediate cause established.

Akron, Ohio UPI Norton Akron Mark Holcomb John Ehrich The Packaging Corp. of America Summit County

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AE MecUter UU S Henry H. Berg Juan Lebron Rodriquez Memoriam Eugene Cannon Sitmie Harry C. Lewis JR Ney Bors Husbard Ada, Carl Michaile Lewis Harry, Rath Joseph Lewis Curtis Scheuffler Funeral Home, Inc Greater Byrne and Vicinity Kitty Cat Edward Lewis Dayton Elyria Memorial King Alabama Carter Cook U.S Victor Norman Norman Meals ON Wheels
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