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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1970

Page

19

Elyria area deaths Miss Marie Vollmer 81

Miss Marie C Vollmer age 81 of 320 South St Elyria died at East Haven Nursing Home at 355 pm after a year long illness She was born in LaGrange Sept 22 1888 and lived in Elyria over 60 years A charter member of American Legion Post 12 Auxiliar and member of Elyrna Eagles Auxilam Survived by two nieces and a nephew Calling hours at Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 pm Funeral service 1 pm Tuesday at the funeral home Rev Peter Mealwitz officiating Burial Brookdale Cemetery Also Robert F Gilmore 64 of 36660 Center Ridge Rd North Ridgeville died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 6 19 pm yesterday natural causes Arrangements by Bogner Funeral Home North Ridgeville.

Marie C Vollmer South St East Haven Elyria LaGrange Miss Vollmer American Legion Post 12 Auxiliar Elyrna Eagles Auxilam Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Peter Mealwitz Brookdale Cemetery Robert F Gilmore Center Ridge Rd North Ridgeville Elyria Memorial Hospital Bogner Funeral Home

Coroner to rule on death in Oberlin overdose case

A 19 year old Oberlin woman Deborah Sue Kaszmetskie died from an apparent drug overdose at Allen Memorial Hospital. The Lorain County Coroner will conduct an autopsy likely Monday. She had worked as a Federal Aviation Administration cafeteria waitress and had prior overdoses in Elyria and Lorain.

Oberlin Deborah Sue Kaszmetskie North Prospect Street Allen Memorial Hospital C.J. Cooley Lorain County Federal Aviation Administraton Elyria Lorain

Classroom power talks to resume

A student and educator committee in Columbus will meet next Wednesday to continue discussing classroom power balance. The first session on December 2 ended with confusion over students rights and the role of teachers in enforcing discipline and safety measures.

Columbus UPI John West West

Don’t taint the dance in Swaziland throne remarks

King Sobhuza II of Swaziland rebuked participating tribes at Sibaca for adopting foreign dance steps and modern influences. He defended traditional forms, saying rivals should consult his courtiers to restore proper steps during the competition.

Sobhuze II Sebhuis

Retired Dentist Dr Donaldson Dies at 86 in Lorain

Dr Butler William Donaldson aged 86 of 2306 Harborview Blvd Lorain died yesterday at St Joseph Hospital. Born July 24 1883 in Johnstown PA he moved to Elyria in 1901 and earned a dentistry degree from Western Reserve University in 1904. He maintained offices in the City Bank Building Lorain until his 1947 retirement. He was a charter member of First Presbyterian and active in Masonic and dental societies. Survived by a granddaughter Betsy Donaldson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services at Walter A Frey Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery and donations to the American Heart Society.

Butler William Donald Harborview Lorain St Joseph Hospital Johnstown Elyria Elyria High School Western Reserve University School of Dentistry City Bank Donaldson First Presbyterian Church Northminster Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity Lila William G Betsy Donaldson Walter A. Frey Brad F. Rohner Donald H. Lammens Bunal Elmwood Cemetery American Heart Society

Hospital notices and residents listed for Amherst area

A fragmented OCR list names residents and addresses in Amherst and nearby towns including Mrs Elmer Haymond and daughter 46 Groveland St, Mrs Fred Walker 45087 Butterout Ridge Rd, Moss Teresa Hopkins 9 Smith St, David Dobbins Rd, Richard Owen 24 Elm St, Matthew Mayo 70 Berger Ct, Mrs Wendell Cowen Wakeman Rd, Mrs Sophia Wragg 419 Church St, South Amherst, Mrs Ernest Byrd 107 Arms Rd, South Amherst, Mrs David Moore 3136 Telegraph Rd, Amherst, Miss Patron Totten Box 51 Krpton, Ralph Foor 0187 Edison Rd, Amherst, Arthur Dararis Rd Portman Rd, Amherst, Deck Holcomb Rd Wakeman, Mr and Mrs Porter East Lotam, Mrs Soole Winningham Th Main St, Mrs Ginn Nicholson 52 Ross St Epion, Mrs Wesses Springer Rd Wakellian, Mrs Edna Randolph Rd Es rig Chinen Wacker Rd, New London, James Fox 239 Barker S Wemgion.

Elmer Haymond Groveland St Fred Walker Butterout Ridge Moss Teresa Hopkins Smith St David Dobbins Richard Owen Elm St Matthew Mayo Berger Ct Wendell Cowen Wakeman Sophia Wragg Church St South Amherst Ernest Byrd Arms David Moore Telegraph Amherst Patri Wiam Porter Cough East Lotam Soole Winningham Main Gin Nicholson Ross St Epion Wesses Springer Wakellian Edna Randolph Dad Osborne Bath Es Rig

March of Dimes drives mail appeals in Lorain County

Lorain County residents receive letters urging donations to the 1970 March of Dimes campaign. Campaign chair Elvira Postmaster Michael J. Lotko notes funds support Case Western Reserve University research in Cleveland and local birth defects care at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital. An educational booklet on vaccines accompanies the mailing.

Lorain County Elvira Michael J. Lotko Case-Western Reserve March of Dimes Birth Defects Center Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital Cuyahoga County Lotko Elyria Frank Janowicz

Oberlin and area students on dean’s list and press roll

John G Hoffman senior mathematics major at Ohio State University earned a 4.0 GPA and is president of the Ohio Chess Federation. Terence A Brosky is pursuing postgrad work at Temple University after a psychology BA. Ron Edwards, Kipton resident, appears in Who’s Who of Outstanding Students. Harry J Herrmann dean’s list accounting student at Cleveland State University, withLorain ties.

John G. Hoffman Embree H. Hoffman South Ernest A. Hoffman Williams St Elyria Oo State University Hoffman Loraim Koehring Company Ohio Chess Federation Ron Edwards Homer Edwards Haigh Rd Kipton Cedarville College Cedarville Grace Theological Seminary Indiana Harry J. Herrmann Cleveland State University Lorain High School Herrmann Harry D Herrmann Lakeview Ave Lorain Jane Elsria Boston Ave

Sheriff’s department shifts to Buicks fleet upgrade

Lorain County commissioners awarded a contract for one nin passenger estate wagon and five four door Wildcat sedans at 17 852 plus trade ins of a 1968 station wagon and four sedans. The sheriff’s department had used Chevrolets and the change follows a recommendation. The low bid from Bob Beck Chevrolet was 16 408 plus trade ins. Delivery within 45 days.

Vernon Mc Smyths Lorain County Commissioners Earl Lancewek Elvria Sheriffs Department Sherff George P Vercan Bob Beck

New York Primary Aluminum Production Forecasts

United States aluminum output in 1949 is expected to reach about 374 million tons, a 15 percent rise over 1968 levels of 3.26 million tons.

New York United States

Sewage Problems Highlight 1969 New London Council Report

Mayor Preston P. Golding’s year end summary shows 1969 efforts in New London including storm sewer work flooding issues, bond sales for sewer extensions, a new sewer cleaner, and plans to finance a water plant and tertiary waste treatment. The report also notes equipment purchases and building removals. PFC Donald E. Dotson, son of local residents, entered service May 28 after training at Parris Island.

New London New London Village Preston P. Golding Golding Donald E. Dotson William Dotson Chestnut Ridge Rd North Ridgeville Camp Lejeune N.C Parris Island Dotson North Ridgeville High School Hyde’s Greenhouse Avon Storm Sewer Department

Loyalty oath on federal job forms still in use

The Civil Service Commission says the loyalty oath on federal job applications has had no legal effect for months and applicants are not required to sign it. A US District Court voided the oath last June 4 and the Justice Department declined to appeal. Thousands still sign the oath, while membership in subversive groups remains grounds for denial. The form stays active pending a ruling on another section, with revisions planned once settled.

Washington Civil Service Commission US District Court Justice Department

Daughter awarded $2000 in dog bite case

A jur y awarded $2000 to the daughter of Robert Showalter of Baumhart Road Amherst for a dog bite on December 17 1966. The verdict was against John and Mae McArthur neighbors and owners of a German police dog that bit the child on her right thigh. The father sought $300000 before Lorain County Common Pleas Judge LeRoy F Kelly.

Robert Showalter Baumhart Road Amherst John and Mae McArthur Lorain County

Birth notices from St. Joseph while listing two births

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Thelma Nunn at 201 Washington Ave. A son named David Groene was born at 636 Blossom Dr. on Saturday.

Thelma Nunn Washington Ave David Groene Blossom

Burglars Steal Cash and Checks From RCA Center

Lorain County sheriff's deputies report burglars entered via a broken side window at the RCA Service Center on 1925 North Ridge Road. They took a box containing customer checks and cash during Friday night, with exact amounts undetermined.

Radio Corporation of America Service Center North Ridge Rd Lorain County Sheriff's Deputies

Tree burning set for Tuesday in Cascade Park

Snow slows Elyria projects but the annual tree burning proceeds Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Cascade Park led by Elyria Jaycees with Randall R Schunk as master of ceremonies. Rev Peter Neathiez will give the invocation as hundreds of Christmas trees burn, with music from Lake Erie Sound Co. and curbside tree collection continuing afterward.

Elyna Elyria Jaycees Randall R. Schunk Elyna Chamber of Commerce Cascade Park Peter Neathiez Grace Lutheran Church Lake Erie Sound Co Lodi

Grafton Man Bound to Grand Jury

William Farr of 484 North Royalton Road was bound to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Judge Frank M Wilcox on a charge of breaking and entering. The North Ridgeville case involves a break in at a Dave Weber property on Lorain Road and an attempt to steal 963 dollars worth of auto parts last July 3.

Grafton Elva Frank M Wilcox Willam Farr North Royalton Rd Dave Weber Lorain Rd North Ridgeville

Japan Philharmonic Invited for Okinawa Concerts

The Japan Philharmonic, led by Ling Tung, will perform a series of concerts in Okinawa marking the orchestra's first major appearance there. After Okinawa the group will reside in Hong Kong for the inaugural Hong Kong International Music Festival, Ling Tung's fourth tour with the ensemble.

Philadelphia APC Okinawa Japan Philharmonic Ling Tung Hong Kong

Datebook notices from Henrietta and New London communities

Firelands Board of Education meets at 7 30 p m with the clerk's office listed. Firelands Boosters convene at 8 p m at the high school. New London Rotary Club gathers at noon at the Methodist Church. New London Hospital trustees hold a 7 30 p m meeting at the hospital.

Firelands Board of Education Firelands Boosters Rotary Club Noon Methodist Church New London Hospital

Lorain Police Civil Service Exam Details

Lorain police test forms are available from the safety director after Wednesday. Applications to take the civil service exam for policeman can be obtained until February 4 at 11 a.m. The exam will be held at Lorain High School on February 19 at 7 p.m. Applicants must be 21 to 31 and a one year resident of Lorain. The department has eight new officers but needs three more to reach full strength.

Lorain Office of the Safety Director Lorain High School Lorain Civil Service John Hacnik Cit Police Department

Oberlin man pleads innocent to two theft charges

Oberlin resident Larry Cool, 24, pleaded innocent in Elyria Municipal Court to receiving stolen property and possessing a fictitious driver's license. The charges stem from a December 16 attempt to cash a stolen check at a Grafton supermarket. A trial date was set for January 26.

Oberlin Elyria Larry Cool Hastings Rd Len Grafton Cool Auto Title Bureau Elvrra Bedford Lorain County

State Highway Patrol seeks applicants for academy class

Lt M D Campbell at the Elyria post announces openings for the Patrol Academy class starting April 1. Applicants must be high school graduates aged 21 to 30, 59 inches tall, 155 pounds, vision 2020 or better, a U S citizen in excellent physical condition, with medical insurance benefits offered. Contact Lt Campbell at Rt 57 and Bell Avenue for details.

M.D. Campbell The Elvira Post United States Lt Campbell Elyria Post Rt 57 Bell Avenue

Girl 3 burns after nightgown catches fire in home

A 3 year old, Mary Meanor, suffered first and second degree burns to the abdomen and one leg when her nightgown ignited while playing with matches at her home on Briar Lake Drive. Her mother, Mrs Timothy Meanor, smothered the flames and extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived. Mary was in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Elyria Mary Meanor Timothy Meanor Briar Lake Elyria Memorial Hospital Mary Mrs Meanor Meanor

Fires cause $17100 loss in New London area report

New London area firefighters report 1969 totals with 23 minor fires in the village and two major house blazes, Fitchville Township accounts for two major and five minor fires, Clarksfield Township one house fire, and New London Township two major and 12 minor blazes totaling 17100 in property damage.

New London Fitchville Clarksfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marie C. Vollmer Robert F. Gilmore Sudro-Curtis Funeral Meme, Inc Greater Elyna and Vicinity Harvey C Curtis Ernest W Scheuffler Spai Obenin Allen Uscharges Frainy Terence A. Brosky Alexander Dr Temple University David Reynolds Sheriff’s Department Aluminum N. London Arnold Tollett Foster Ave Wilson Verd All Co U.S. Navy Boy Scouts St. Agnes Church U.S St. Joseph Henrietta Frank M. Wilcox Highway Patrol George Valerius Cascade Ari
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