Area Collector Discusses Customs Growth From Seaway Traffic
Miss Albina Cermak told the Elyria Kiwanis Club that foreign and pleasure vessels visiting Ohio via the St. Lawrence Seaway boost U S customs operations. She noted Coast Guard checks, weekend purchases reported to customs within 24 hours, and that machinery remains a top Ohio export while glass dominates Toledo imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
St. Lawrence Seaway
Canada
U. S
Coast Guard
Cermak
Cleveland
Mercanim
Sted Clothing Mills
Rene Gieveland
Erie County
Musiliry
Toledo
Cincinnati
Johnson seeks council berth in North Ridgeville election
Eric Johnson, 44, of Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville, filed a nominating petition for a North Ridgeville council seat. A Yates Construction project engineer and West Technical High School graduate, he and wife Ruth have two sons. Six candidates vie for short term officials in a May 15 special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Johnson
Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville
Aay
Lorain County Board of Elections
Johnson
Yates Construction Co
Elyria
Cleveland
West Technical High School
Cleveland School of Art
Ruth
Nils
Justin
Council
Turkeys Dumped on Field Cause Odors Corrected by Hatchery
A complaint about dead turkeys dumped on an open field in Earlisle Township near Carlisle center prompted an investigation by the Lorain County Board of Health. Wilford Hatchery terminated the practice by arranging disposal with a Cleveland firm. About 200 birds were involved and the health commissioner said a stop order would be issued if hazards were found, though the action may now be unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlisle Township
Eorain County Board of Hewith
Wilfond Hatchery
Elyria
Andy Horvath
Diagonal Rd
James Clark
Carlisle Center
Harvey Wilford
Clark
Cleveland
Wilford
Marion Fisher
Oberlin County
Willard
Horvath
Hospital births reported at Elyria area addresses
Elyria Memorial Hospital records list multiple births to families including Virgil Pettry of Grayton and Robert Bosley of 144 Lake Ave. Also noted are newborns to Wilson Staples, Ronald Shingleton, Joseph Bommer, Rodger Cliff, Henry Cur rie, Joseph Emerich, John Goddard, Paul Gresster, J C Jones, Charles Lawton, George Little, Gala Minney, Paul Myosky, Catherine Naughton, John Smith, Allen Todd, Albert Watters, Alex White, Cosby Winningham, and others across Avon Lake and North Ridgeville households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Pettry
Grayton
Robert Bosley
Lake Ave
Wilson
Staples
Wendy Lane
Ronald Shingleton
Sumner St
Robert W. Amos
R. D
Oberlin
Newton Baus
Joseph Bommer
Bon Air Ave
Rodger Cliff and Son
Boston Ave
Henry Currie
West 19Th St
Joseph R. Emerich
Gulf Rd
John Goddard
Lee Ave
North Ridgevile
Paul Gresster
Dellefield Rd
Albert Watters
Fairlawn Ave
Alex White
Warren Ave
Cosby Winningham and Son
McKinley Ave
North Ridgeville
Lorain County Court Notices and Divorces Report
Sizable docket details births and divorces in Lorain area. A son or daughter born to multiple local couples. lawsuits filed by Le Doward McKissick and others seeking foreclosures and damages. divorce grants for Brice Meredith and Ava Ball. foreclosure actions to satisfy judgments. injuries alleged from car collision on Lake Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Ziff
Montana Ave
Charles Bell
State St. Vermilion
William J. Gerhart
Lakewoo Beach
Sheffield Lake
H Mendez
East 39Th St
Le|Doward McKissick
Antrimreau
Broadway
Lorain County
Card of Thanks and Bereavement Acknowledgments
A local notice lists thanks from the Sparks family and many neighbors for support, flowers, and services after the death of Isabella Sparks. Names include Mrs. Mary Komiosi, Irene Salva, Diana Lynn Bumgardner, Mrs. Jesse Williams, and numerous others across Avon, Vermilion, Sheffield Lake, and nearby areas. The message extends appreciation to Rev. Leat-Romeo staff and memorial workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Sparks
Elyria Memoria
Uaro-C
Mary Komiosi
Irene Salva
West
12Th St
Diana Lynn Bumgardner
Livingston Ave
Jesse Willams
Ada Ave
Sylvester Dorinski
Theodore Majoras
Oakwood
Arthur DiFrancesco
West 1Th
John C., Schwede
Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake
R. D
Vermilion
Alfred Klingshirn
Detroit Rd
Avon
Carol A. Friges
Oakdale Ave
Laurabella Tremaine
Leavitt Rd
Horace Baker
Francisco Garma
Vines Ave
Judy Beam
East Lawn
Michael Cullinan
Fairfield Rd
Avon Lake
Clara
Sanchez
Colorado Ave
Roy
Bundor
East 2Th
Patricia A. O'Connor
Oakwood ST
In Memoriam Lessie Rosenthal and Memory of Ruby’s Husband
In memoriam for Lessie Rosenthal who died January 16, 1857. The note honors a mature life, recalling affection from family and friends. Ruby, the joving wife, sends memory of their daughters and enduring love, with a promise that memory will not fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessie Rosenthal
Ruby
Divorces and suits filed in Lorain courts across several families
James Borer sued Maxine Fisner for 873 damages over a motorcycle collision on Oberlin Ave on March 30 1957. Fatherine Riddle seeks divorce from Cliff citing neglect and greeing. Margaret Smith sues for divorce from Creghton for neglect. Ben Kerr and American Surety Co. sue David Ruska for 399. Foster Park Rd Lorain case settled. Theodore Molas sues St Paul Mercury Insurance Co. for 5174 over faulty boiler. Mananne Zelek granted divorce from Joseph. John Cusick granted divorce from Betty Jane on neglect. Celia Harrell sues David for divorce alleging cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Borer
Oberlin Rd
Lorain
Maxine Fisner
Rowelxm Ave
Oberlin Ave
Ben Ker
South Lakeview Blvd
American Surety Co
David Ruska
Foster Park Ra
Loran
Births Report From Amherst Area Hospitals
A list of newborns and parents is recorded including a son to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dindino of South Amherst R. D. 1 and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rosa R. D. 1 Wakeman, along with several other births involving Mrs. Cecil Tewksbury Mrs. William Swanger Mrs. Arthur Widdowson and Mrs. Eugene Lowe and Mrs. Donald Kelley in nearby towns and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dindino
R. D
South Amherst
Paul ‘Rosa
Wakeman
Cecil Tewksbury
Park Ave
William Swanger
Arthur Wid‘dowson
Oberlin
Eugene Lowe
Donald Kelley
Beaver Park
Lorain
Allen Births Books On Parade Justice Tells Tale Of Family Adventure
Four miniature Schnauzer dogs owned by Mr and Mrs Howard Amato of 332 Griswold were being treated after falling ill from licking snow treated with calcium chloride used to melt snow. Vets report inflammation of stomach and intestines, and note the chemical is commonly used for snow melt and would require larger quantities to harm animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Amato
Griswold
Tete
Death notices William J Barber 61 Vermilion native dies in Euclid
William J Barber 61 a Vermilion native and former New York Central telegraph operator died suddenly at his Euclid home 25370 Lake Shore Blvd. He was born March 27 1891 served in World War I with the U S Navy and was a long time Mason and American Legion member. Survived by brother Charles Vermilion friends may visit Edward M Fisher Funeral Home. Ely Lodge service set. burial Maple Grove Cemetery with military rites. Pet incident note follows on unrelated poisoning by calcium chloride used as melting agent around home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Barber
Vermilion
Lake Shore Blvd
Euclid
Mr. Barber
Cleveland
New York Central Railroad
Ely Lodge
F Ands AM
Barber
Fiebirch Post American Legion of Vermilion
Charles
Edward M. Fisher
Earl T. English
Maple Grove
Elco
Lorain
Vernie V. Jefffers
East 25Th St
St. Joseph Hospital
Jeffers
Reedsville
W. Va
Kingwood
First Assembly Church
Barrackville
W.va
Roy Smith
Noble Smith
Arthurdale
Edward Mitchell
Morgantown
Lorenca Bolyard
Lorain - Friends
Walter A. Frey
Keith A. Smith
Terra Alta
Rozalia Witkowski
West 16Th St
16Th and
Broadway
Dombrowski
Lorain County Child Welfare
Apaieast Eeigh
Mass In Nativity Ds
Guild Welfare League’ of America
Rybacld
Ica, Inc
Calvary Cemetery
Mittee
Child Welfare League
Elyria
John A.minmich
Domenico Gonnella
John Howard
F. A. Eaton
Russell Wade
Columbia Station
Edith M. Robinson
Erie Ave
Carl Robinson
Robinson
Southfield
Mich
Pontiac
Christtian Temple
Order of Eastern Star
Grace Hills
Lucille Gunderson
Worcester
Mass
Reidy-Scanlan
Wood B. Cundiff
Elmwood Cemetery
E. Crak
North Central Dr
Toledo
Bloomington
Kraft
National Tube Co
American Ship Building Co
Jacksonville
Fla
George
Arthur
Columbus
Oberlin
Eugene W. Redden Jr
Eugene W. Redden
West Vine St
Lorrain
Harvey Merrill
Bradner
Harry Redden
Cowling - Stang
William Hogg
Westwood Cemetery
Frances Poplar
Theodore
Toledo Ave
New Jersey
St. Stanslaus Church
Third Order of St. Francis
the Rosary Society
St John Cantius Lodge
St. Gertrude Lodge
St. Stanislaus Lodge
Art Ziegman
Stanley Bernoski
St. Stanislaus Church
Leo Rygwalski
Jom Rkusiak
West of the Indus travel book by Justice Douglas
Elyria Librar y curatorial note highlights Associate Justice William 0. Douglas writing West of the Indus. The book recounts his 1957 travels with Mercedes Douglas and Mary Watkins through West Pakistan Afghanistan Iran Iraq and Turkey with humorous inns and car breakdowns. He praises Asian peoples while criticizing American tourists and notes his wife’s mechanical skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 0.Douglas
Supreme Court
Indus
Douglas
Ali
Hamadan
Justice Douglas
Mercedes
Mary Watkins
West
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Iran
Iraq
Turkey
General Motors Corp
Ameri
Istanbul
F. Schwind
Hess
Jared
Jones
Rt. 113
V.sp
South Amherst
Asia
America
East
China
U.S.S.R
Himalayas
Malaya
Elyria Library
William C. Douglas
United States Supreme Court
Ohio Supreme Court Refuses Review in Ada Auto Crash Suit
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to review a suit against Sam Jones and Gerald Heiser of Ada arising from an auto accident in Lorain County. The lower courts dismissed the case, noting Schwind a guest passenger in Heiser’s car and not subject to a claim of wanton or willful misconduct. Schwind and Heiser, both pharmacists in Cleveland, commuted weekly from Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
UPS
Ohio Supreme Court
Sam Jones
Gerald Heiser
Ada
Lorain County
Jim Bowne
Schwind
Heiser
Cleveland
High Court
Lorain Notices Show Deaths and Legal Penalties Across City
Lorain area notices list deaths including Mrs Vernie V Jeffers and Mrs Rozalia Witkowski with funeral details. Residents faced fines for traffic violations including fake plates and improper turns. Public welfare committee work on county child welfare survey is outlined with subcommittee assignments.
Testimony Taken On Rail Agency In Vermilion
The Utilities Commission heard witnesses from Wakefield Co. Fisher's Dept. Store and other firms opposing New York Central Railroad plans to close its Vermilion agency and move to a 1.4 station. Attorneys and local business representatives testified as hearings proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion
Utilities Commission
New York Central Rairoad
Walter Hite
Norwalk
A. F
Wakefield, Wakefield. Co
James Fisher
Fisher
L. Appleman
South Shore Packing Co
Ray Fall
Fishman Fish Co
Walter Lauer
Basic Foods Inn
H. K. Putnam
Nelson Parsons
Parsons Fish Co
PUCO
Police Officers Face Traffic And Alcohol Related Charges
Police officer Frank C. Siwierka 30 of 375 Marseilles Ave charged with improper turn on Broad and Chapel streets to appear in Municipal Court tomorrow. Robert A. Saddler 29 of 576 North Washington Blvd charged with improper turn on West Broad Street to appear in court Tuesday. Clair J. Best 43 of 118 St. Clair St jailed this morning on intoxication complaint by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Davidson
W. and
B. Forman
Lubor Hajek
Robert F. Hutting
Thomas H. Ormsbee
Louis Walno
Sipley
Oscar
Dora Coon
Gulf Ra
Daley
Indus
Dees
James E. Fly
Davis
Grand Canyon
Cleveland &T
Jo @ one + Smet
Lseph Wood Krutch
Jane Dolinger
Atlanta
A. A. Hoehling
Irene Castile
Bob
Wanda Duncan
Ghengis Kahn
Rita Ritchie
Pinky Pye
Eleanor Estes
Frank C. Siwierka
Marseilles Ave
Broad St
Chapel St
Robert A. Saddler
North Washington Blvd
West Broad St
Clair J. Best
St. Clair St
Residence Looted in Elyria. Accordion and Clothing Stolen
Lowell Rosenjack of 10 R D 3 Elyria reported to the sheriff that his home was entered in his absence while his family was away in California. An accordion valued at 700 dollars and clothing worth 355 dollars were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Rosenjack
R. D
Elyria
Sheriffs Department
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Akron
Sandusky
Nakita Krus
Elyria Memorial
Courthouse News
St. Joseph
Zunes McHenry
Mary Heserpe
Bond St
Brice Meredith
Elyria Ave
Amherst
Carol
Steve Steinbinder
R.D. Oberlin
Peter Sliman
Bertha
Harry Ridden
Florida Ave
Et al
Ava J. Ball
East 30Th St
Glenn
Eliodoro Santago
Maria
State Highway Department
Nicholas M. Abraham
Rts
Juda Date
Mee
Memoriam
Sudro-Curtis
Fairfax
Fatherine Riddle
West End Ave
Cliff
Margaret Smith
Helen Awe
Vincent
Creghton
Pheodore N. Molas
St Paw Mercury Insurance Co
Mananne Zelek
Joseph
West ‘Zist St
John F. Cusick
Spruce St
Betty Jane
Washington Ave
Celia Harrell
F" St
David
Fifth St
Amherst Hospital
Allen
Justice
Liam J. Barber
U.S. Navy
MES. Vernie
Municipal Court News
William Arnold
Pyle Rd
John Alden Hopkins
East Main St
LaGrange
Stuart Chase
Dorothy
Anne Brown
Edward Aner
Margaret Kennedy
Carl E Cragerall
South Main
Rhoda Willison
Arrison &. Salisbury
Chestnut Ridge
Carter
Charles“Scott
United States
Patricia Jane Parker
Molnar
Vine Ave
Scott
Cascade St
Otha McGee
3Rd Lodis
Kenneth W. Hunt
Second St
Alfonse Witkowski
Whauss Service
John A. Schauss
Heuston
John McDivitt
The
Presbyterian Church
Woodlawn
Schauss
Pompano Beach
Pla
Mrs
Lonsy E. Craft
Mrs. Frances Poplar
Siete Ntory
St. Elyria
Invalid Car Service
Knights of Columbus
Elyria Council
Our
Hell On Broad Street
Richard Weitesl
Tegners
Center Ridge Ra
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