Elyria nurse Kathryn Griffith, World War II veteran, dies
Kathryn J Griffith 78 longtime EMH nurse died Saturday at her daughter's home in Gastonia NC Born in Duluth MN she trained at St Marys School of Nursing Rochester MN served as a 1st lieutenant in the Army with the 135th General Hospital in England moved to Elyria in 1946 worked at EMH Regional Medical Center and did private duty nursing a member of Daughters of Scotia Survived by husband Roy E daughters Jeanne Susak Marian Jackson son Bruce five grandchildren one great grandchild
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Elyria
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Rochester
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Eyria
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Broadview Heights
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Woodvale Cemetery
Middlebury Heights
Dorothy M Norris Dies at 76 in Elyria
Dorothy M Norris age 76 of Elyria died Sunday at Alter Care of North Ridgeville. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Blackburn Funeral Home Graf ton.
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First Baptist Church
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Rrverdale Cemetery
Dorothy M. Norris
Blackburn Funeral Home
Grafton
Paul Bates Led 761st Black Tank Battalion in WWII
Paul L. Bates, the white colonel who refused to court martial Jackie Robinson and commanded the 761st Tank Battalion, died of cancer in Dunedin Florida at 26. His unit entered combat in November 1944 under Gen George Patton and fought 183 days straight, liberating over 30 towns, 34 tanks, and four airfields. In 1978 President Carter awarded the battalion a Presidential Unit Citation. Bates assumed command in January 1943.
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Director Jack Clayton Dies at 73 in Slough Hospital
London AP confirms director Jack Clayton, 73, died Saturday at a hospital in Slough. Known for Room at the Top and The Innocents, his work helped shape British realism and surreal adaptations. Survived by third wife Haya Harareet. funeral plans not announced.
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Haya Harareet
Summerland Virginia sewer project seeks funds
City and county officials link illness to not flood but report LaCrosse encephalitis incubation is three weeks. Summerland and Virginia need storm and sanitary sewer upgrades with a $650,000 cost. City hopes for $150,000 federal aid for two years, situations require $350,000 next year to cover the rest.
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Virginia
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Don Copeland
Department of Human Resources
Summerland-Virginia
Springvale
Upward Bound helps Oberlin students shape futures
Oberlin College runs Trio Upward Bound programs since 1972 aiding low and moderate income students. About 70 program participants were honored at a luncheon marking the 30th anniversary at the Oberlin Inn. The program operates in Lorain, Southview, Admiral King, Elyria, Elyria West and Oberlin high schools.
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Internet on ramps reach small towns via ComNet plan
Wapakoneta based ComNet Inc plans to install Internet dial-up sites in Chillicothe Akron Canton Defiance Findlay Kalida Wapakoneta and Celina by March end The service costs 9 95 to 19 95 monthly for up to 20 hours and could bring Internet access to about 1 million new users Rural datafication project in Ann Arbor funds the effort and aims to give rural areas equal footing with urban communities.
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Ohio casino plans face political clash and social risk
The Plain Dealer cautions that casino gambling could spawn compulsive gamblers with hidden costs while developers push to bring casinos to Ohio. Virginia Kelly of the St. Louis Development Corp notes a smaller deal as the market shrinks. Governor Voinovich plans anti gambling efforts to keep casinos out of Ohio.
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Spitzer and developers ready to ante if gambling OKd
Ohio developers including Forest City Enterprises, Jeffrey Jacobs, and Edward J. DeBartolo Corp. seek partners to enter casino gambling if approved. Lorain dealer Alan Spitzer and Pepper Pike family the Lertzmans express interest. Mayor White shifts to prepare for casinos, citing Cleveland's opportunity and risk. Jerry Carroll of Turfway Park also linked to potential riverboat casino plans.
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Thomas the Man of Elyria Catholic Gridiron Glory
In the 1976 state final Thomas led Elyria Catholic to its first title with a school record 287 rushing yards and two playoff records as part of a famed white star roster. The Negro athlete No 44, he balanced football prowess with hockey potential, fostered enduring friendships, and showed resilience from Pitt to the NFL and USFL amid injuries and setbacks.
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