Lorain taxi founder Sam Lanza dies at 81
Sam Lanza 81 founder of Red Star Taxi Co in Lorain died yesterday afternoon at St Joseph Hospital after a Monday stroke. Born in Messina Sicily he lived in Lorain since 1909, served in WW I, and was a longtime member of St Peter Church. He is survived by wife Rose and a daughter Rose, with a sister in Lorain. The death follows 34 years running the taxi company before retiring in 1952. Burial plans not yet listed.
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Sam Lanza
Red Star Taxi Co
Lorain
St Joseph Hospital
St. Lorain
Messina
Sicily
Lanza
St Peter Church
Death notices from Elyria and Lorain area
Obituaries list multiple confirmations including Mrs Anta 92 of West Ave Elyria with sister and funeral details at Harald Dicken and Ridgelawn Cemetery. Frank Luppino 76 of Loretta Dr Lorain with wife Filomina and daughters with services at Gluena and Son Chapel and St Mary Cemetery. Marvy Piscitello with burial in Calvary Cemetery and St Peter Church services. Mrs Adoku L Caley 93 Elyria resident since 1919 with Salvation Army ties and survivors listed, services at Curtis Scheuffler Funeral Home and Brookdale Cemetery burial. further notes on visitation times and church rites for each deceased.
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Anta
West Ave
Elyria
Deia Varses
Harald Dicken
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Luppino Frank
Loretta Dt
Lorain
Filomina
Grace Marsico
Antoinette Wabison
Dominic
di Gluena and Son
St Peter Church
Burtal
St Mary Cemetery
Marvy Piscitello
Italy
Philip
Reidy-Scanlan
Funeral
Joseph
Calvary Cemetery
Adokul Caley
Chestnut St
Cales
Burnettsville
Salvation Army
Edward W
Duard E
Fleeta Lesnick
Haines City
Fla
William
Curtis Scheuffler
Wallis Muir
Brookdale Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Harry E Cadman Sr
The Cadman family expresses sincere appreciation for condolences, kindness, flowers, and offers of service during their time of sorrow for the loss of Harry E Cadman Sr a loving husband and devoted father Mrs Harry F Cadman Sr and Family
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Harry E Cadman
Harry F Cadman
In Memoriam ELVIN C HADSELL 1964 Dedication
In loving memory of my beloved husband ELVIN C HADSELL who passed away January 9 1964. Gone but not forgotten. His family recalls a wonderful father who faced life bravely and always cared for others. Jody Gary Caral Pam Jill and Gregg and families express heartfelt remembrance.
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Elvin C Hadsell
Jan Sth
Sadie
Battles Square
Jody
Gary
Caral
Pam
Jill
Gregg
Appeal court rules for Elyria opponent in zoning dispute
The Ninth District Court of Appeals ruled for builder Lorne Elbert against Elyria over two family homes on Purdue Ave. The court found Elyria’s August 1970 zoning ordinance changing Elbert's lots from multiple family to single residences void for lack of due process. Elbert had permits issued April 29, 1970, and the appeals court upheld Judge Paul J Mikus’s prior ruling.
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Ninth District Court of Appeals
Lorne Elbert
Elyria
Purdue Ave
Elyria Council
Elbert
Common Pleas
Paul J Mikus
Two youths rob Greenwood Inn in Lorain bar
A pair of youths about 18 and 13 robbed the Greenwood Inn at 1700 28th St. They entered at 8 30 pm wearing stocking caps, one brandishing a pistol and demanding cash. They took $200 from the register, failed to reach the office due to a locked door, and the barmaid identified them as the same youths chased from the foyer earlier.
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Lorain
Greenwood Inn
Three take oath in Monroeville
In Monroeville one elected and two appointed councilmen were sworn in last night leaving a vacancy on the village council. Anthony Wechter was the sole candidate in the November election though four vacancies existed. The two appointees are Tom Wengate, first named in 1972, and John Meyer of Ridge Street. Fifteen days remain for the council to fill the last seat or Mayor Tom Bergman will select a candidate.
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Monroeville
Anthony Wechter
Tom Wengate
John Meyer
Ridge Street
Tom Bergman
Mother sues hospital and doctor over pregnancy care
Marion Oliver of 345 Parmely Ave filed a $25,000 suit in Lorain County Common Pleas Court yesterday against St Joseph Hospital and Dr A J Novello of Lorain. She alleges improper treatment during her pregnancy after an emergency visit on January 7 1971 misdiagnosis and subsequent admission at Elyria Memorial Hospital for a Caesarean section.
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Marion Oliver
Parmely Ave
Lorain County
Secret wage raise for N. London village workers
A wage ordinance raising village employees pay by six to seven percent was passed at a private Dec 27 meeting attended by councilmen and the mayor. The minutes were read at a subsequent meeting, revealing the secrecy. Salaries for police chief, patrolmen, fire chief and village administrator were set with 1973 figures shown, and a four week vacation for employees with 15 plus years.
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New London
Kitty Damron
Ohio
Council
Stewart
Keyrsonnel
Early morning safety fears prompt daylight time debate
Parents in Elyria and surrounding areas urge safer school commutes as daylight saving time raises concerns about dark mornings. Residents call for earlier start times, more porch lights, and greater parental escorting, while officials and neighbors weigh state and federal actions and bus schedules amid winter hazards.
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Dorothy Denna
Lexington Ave
Denna
Chroniele-Telegram
Eastgate School
Park board approves 906000 budget with staff raises
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District Board last night approved a 906000 operating budget for the coming year and reelected Wallace J Chapla as chairman with Bruce Alexander as vice chairman. The board also authorized wage increases for 21 employees and added Blue Cross insurance coverage at an extra 15000 annually. They awarded a 11985 fencing contract to Anchor Fence Division for Ford Road Black River Reservation and Mill Hollow Reservation Vermilion. Roy C Hartman hired as park pioneer at 7.20 an hour.
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Lorain County
Anchor Fence Division
Cleveland
Ford Road
Black River Reservation
Mill Hollow Reservation
Vermilion
Gimpy Returns Home After Missing Cat Saga
Jeffrey Smith reunites with Gimpy the three legged orange cat after a long missing period. A 77 year old woman suggested a scent-trap inside a box and the cat followed the scent to the back gate. Gimpy then wandered to each family member before cuddling with Mrs Smith at bedtime.
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Jeffrey Smith
James L Smith
Fifth St
Family
Seventh Street
Smith
Jeffrey
St Mary's School
Mrs Smith
Waterline Break Forces School Dismissal in Spencer
A water main break this morning forced the dismissal of classes at Black River Junior High and Spencer Elementary. Buses were arranged around 1 am to take students home. Principal Richard Troup said repairs would not finish in time for today. Classes are scheduled to resume tomorrow.
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Spencer
Black River Junior High
Richard Troup
Troup
Sheriff in Medina loses gas contract
Medina County Sheriff's Department loses regular gasoline supplier and faces buying at regular prices from county stations. No bids were submitted due to rising prices as stations avoid fixed pricing. The department uses about 3500 gallons monthly for 14 vehicles and will arrange Sunday access or county fuel on Sundays if needed.
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Medina
Medina County
Stuart
Local Births and Road Load-Limit Recommendation
A notice lists new births to several local families across Oakwood Street Webster Road Harri son Street Adams Street Riverside Drive and Washington Avenue. County Engineer Harvey M Holcomb urged county commissioners to cut spring thaw truck loads by 25 percent on county roads from February through May 1 to ease road stress.
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Epen
Harvey M Holcomb
School bus pickup expansion sought by South Amherst parents
South Amherst parents urged the Board of Education to consider picking up elementary students who walk to school due to DST dark mornings. Supt Pardee said buses are at capacity and drivers could risk licenses if overloaded. The board will decide next week after consulting drivers.
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South Amherst
Pardee
Canadian Opera Company stage Cosi Fan Tutti in Elyria
The Elyria Community Concert Association presented the Canadian Opera Company in Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutti. The review praises the strong cast led by John Arab and Jan Rubes, the engaging staging, and solid orchestral work despite a few balance issues, noting the performance as professional and worthy of larger cities.
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Elyria
Canadian Opera Company
Mozart
John Fenwick
Phil Stark
Briane Nasimok
Aitbaueh
Norman Goldstein
Three Lorain County girl escapees recaptured
Three of four teenage girls who fled Lorain County Detention Home on Sunday are back in custody. Authorities say they have located the fourth girl, with plans to return her soon. The 16 year old surrendered to Domestic Relations Judge Henry T Webber at the county administration building after holding a knife to a fellow inmate. Two others were apprehended in Kingston Tennessee and are held in Rome County Jail for return to Lorain within days. The hostages included a 14 year old, and the girls forced the supervisors to hand over keys. They also stopped a car on Murray Ridge Road and compelled the occupants to drive them to the South Abbe Road area.
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Lorain County
Henry T Webber
Kingston
Tenn
Rome County
Webber
Robert Vieta, Jr
Murray Ridge Road
Don
Dave Glenn
Allen St
Elyria
South
Abbe Road
Attendance dips at North Park rink with new late program
Elyria Parks chief Charles Hoagland told park board attendance at the North Park ice rink fell about 4,200 from last year, blaming bad weather and the Christmas season. A 9 pm post on Fridays will let younger children off the ice to reduce crowding, with a similar Saturday policy for all but high school students. a two day per week after school recreation program will launch Monday with no participant fees, operating at Cascade Hamilton Oakwood Roosevelt Windsor and four more schools, expanding a pilot success to Harmston School.
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Elyria Parks and Recreation
Charles Hoagland
Hoagland
Ren
Elyria Board of Education
Cascade
Hamilton
Oakwood
Roosevelt
Windsor
Harmston School
Hoaglewd
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Harrison St
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