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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1959
Page
2
A light vote was reported at Avon as residents weighed a plan that could affect upcoming candidate voting. If the plan fails, voting on candidates may lose its impact.
North Ridgeville residents organize the North Ridgeville Committee for Progress to campaign for a slate of candidates in the May 5 election. Officers named are President R. F. Gilfether Vice President Albert Schneider Secretary and Treasurer A. H. Meyers.
Robert C. Hudson, 29, of 1607 Middle Ave plead guilty to failure to transfer ownership of two cars. He was fined $25 plus costs with $15 withheld. The report references Thomas E. Wetzel, 38, of 163...
The report lists multiple individuals from Lorain and nearby towns facing traffic violations and license issues. Pleas include guilty pleas for improper left turns and fictitious plates, with fines ranging from 5 to 76 dollars plus costs. Trial date set for Jan 22 for a disobeying signal charge.
A long list of birth notices appears, naming parents and addresses across several Cleveland area communities. The items include multiple births for both sons and daughters, with accompanying parental names and street addresses in cities such as Amherst, Sheffield Lake, Berea, Vermilion, and Wellington.
Yesterday at Amherst Hospital Paul Wadding of 157 Boston Ave Elyria and Mrs David Nash are listed among residents. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wellington and to Mrs Norman Craig Philip Merthe of 218 West 19th St and 434 South Professor St Mrs Lorain. William Arnold and daughter reside on Pyle Rd with others noted.
Mrs Eauna F Davies 9L associate news editor at Chronicle Telegram died in St Joseph Hospital Lorain at 1016 am. She had hip fracture from fall at Lorain Convalescent Home and had been ill since 1953. Born October 8 1867 in Uniontown PA she was the oldest member of First United Presbyterian Church. Survived by son in Elyria another son Fred H Davies Phoenix AZ two grandchildren Lillian Prond Lakewood Robert H Davies Phoenix and three great grandchildren. Husband Thomas died January 1924 and son Raymond died October 12 1957. Body at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home. viewing tomorrow 2-4 and 7-9 pm with services to be announced. Miss Thirza R Wright 92 Elyria resident for 12 years died at Elyria Methodist Home. born Treton Apr 26 1866. registered nurse. member Jefferson Methodist Church. Immediate survivors include close friend E M Williams of Cleveland. Funeral set Thursday 11 am Elyria Methodist Home chapel and 3:30 pm Jefferson Methodist Church with Oakdale Cemetery Jefferson burial. Dr W Stanley Smith and Rev Harold Wellman to officiate. Friends may call Harold Dicken Funeral Home till 9:30 am Thursday. Mrs Anna Bado 73 North Ridgeville died yesterday in East Haven Nursing Home after lingering illness born Hungary. Member Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Survived by husband Vincent two children John Muller Westlake Margaret Kish North Olmsted three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Body at Bittner DeCarlo Funeral Home. viewing to be announced. funeral arrangements incomplete.
The mayor outlined the poor condition of seven police vehicles, two 1957 sedans and a 1958 sedan, with mileage around 76 000 to 77 500, plus a 1956 wagon and three-wheel meter duty unit. He pressed council on leasing versus purchasing and urged faster action to secure dependable cars. The note mentions a balance of about 16 373 in the police and fire equipment fund and ongoing requests in finance.
Divorce suits filed yesterday include Silvers vs Rose and Jacobs vs Albert for neglect and cruelty. Velez vs Ismael and Flinn vs Phyllis also show neglect. Amended judgments awarded to Vivian Greenfield for alimony from William D Andrus and to The Columbia National Life Insurance Co. against Oliver W. Cooper, with foreclosures ordered. Daily civil cases list default judgments for The May Co. against several individuals and an alcohol influence case with a three day suspended jail sentence.
Fragmentary stock and company names appear in a clipped list including American Sane American T and T Bendix General Electric General Motors and VW. A divorce suit involving Helen X is noted with scattered court references and addresses.
State Highway Patrol investigates a hit and run on Clifton Rd at Olive St two tenths of a mile south of Lorain. A driver failed to stop after striking Willie George Shanks 45 of Elyria while he rode a southbound car. The other vehicle fled the scene with moderate damage.
Over 350 residents petitioned the council for sidewalk installation near the Allen School area. The effort urged a wage review for city clerks and sought reclassification of utilities staff to accelerate work. The request was referred to the streets and sewers committee with a January 28 meeting set.
Avon police said six children escaped injury when an Avon School bus was rear ended by Albert Janca and then struck by Andrew Sarma as Sarma attempted to pass. The incident occurred yesterday morning on Janca’s 37743 Lorie Boulevard address. Minor damage was reported.
The family of the late Effie Hill Pease and others express sincere thanks for comforting sympathy, flowers, and kindness during bereavement. Public thanks are given to Sudie Curtis Funeral Home and pallbearers, with appreciation for comforting words from community members.
Larry L Harrington, 29, of 1511 Oberlin R, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to two check forgery charges. He admitted forging four checks totaling $200. He was bound over to the Lorain County Grand Jury under $1,000 bond by Judge Frank Wilcox. Harrington, paroled from the Ohio State Penitentiary last October, faces further proceedings.
Harry T. Albacker a 33 year old magician and vaudeville performer was sentenced by Judge John D. Pincura to an indeterminate term in the penitentiary for burglaries and larcenies at three Lorain area sites the American Legion in Lorain the Beaver House at Beaver Park and the Lorain Drive In theater. Previously committed to Lima State Hospital for mental examination the defendant was found sane and later pled guilty.
John G. Ferrall Sr. 52 of 120 West 22nd Street Lorain was charged yesterday with disobeying a traffic signal at Lodi and Furnace Streets. He is due in court Thursday.
Cheryl Mittler six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Kalman Mittler suffered a fracture of her right leg in a sledding accident at Cascade Park Sunday. She will be at home for eight weeks according to her mother.
Alaska's new congressman Ralph J Rivers introduces his first bill seeking Hawaiian statehood. The measure signals Alaska’s alignment with territorial statehood efforts and a push for federal recognition.
Motions to withdraw guilty pleas of Kenneth E. Canda and David Hunter in a Par sons Dairy burglary and larceny case were partially heard by Judge LeRoy F. Kelly. Canda, in prison, and Hunter, in county jail, had pleaded guilty to grand larceny. burglary charges were dismissed. The theft involved a safe with about 54 dollars in cash and 43 dollars in checks.
Avon Lake residents hear of an eight month old dispute over a proposed airport near Durkee Road. Willow Hills Civic League and township trustees face opposition from James A Bed e and Wahe Baladouni of Cairo. Community leaders contemplate appeals and potential legal action if permits fail.
Elyria Township trustees approve renting a 1939 fire truck for 150 dollars monthly toward a 2150 dollar purchase. The vehicle with a 500 gpm pump, two booster reels, hoses and ladders is stationed for service. Trustees plan meetings with Ohio Inspection Bureau and will attend the Ohio Township Officials convention in Columbus.
Judith Green, Elyria High School student, named Elyria Teen Age Program chairman for the 1959 March of Dimes. TAP raises funds with a potato chip sale donated by Pete DeSantis. Volunteers encouraged to call Mrs Lotko or Judith Green.
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