Service Station Entry Prompts Police Firefight and Escape
Elyria police confronted a burglar inside Harry's Service Station on Fourth Street and East Avenue as he rifled the cash register. Patrolman Bates and Auxiliary Myers pursued after a rear window was found broken, firing five shots when the suspect crawled out a window and fled along an ice‑slick river bank, dropping his hat and flashlight in the chase. The man escaped twice.
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Elyria
Robert Bates
Charles Myers
Harry
Fourth St
East Ave
Bates
Myers
Soong
Police Brief Describes Suspect Sightings and Pursuit
Police report describes Officer Bates relaying suspect details to all units from headquarters. Patrolman Robert Lonsway spotted the suspect near East River Street twice, fired two shots into the air, and engaged in a pursuit along Riverside Court and East River Street.
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Bates
Robert Lonsway
Riverside Ct
East River St
Lonsway
Port Plans To Be Told At Lorain
Lorain officials business leaders will hear details on port improvement plans at a special session in Lorain. Mayor John Jaworski will chair with Dr. N R Darielian of the Great Lakes Seaway Association as principal speaker. Attendance invites include Mayor Keys Safety Director Latka Elyria industry leaders Rep. Baumbart and Harry Brockel, plus Sen George Bender.
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Elyria
Anadene
John CG. Jaworsis
N. R. Darielian
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Auditor Battles State Over Reappraisal Plan in Columbus
County Auditor Frank Ayres challenged proposed statewide actions to conduct a general real estate reappraisal this year. He argued the move wastes taxpayer money and favors a perpetual local appraisal system already in place. Ayres told the tax board that a new full appraisal would not affect current valuations or tax collection and urged public meetings to inform residents of progress and plans.
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Hassel
State Board of Tax Appeals
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Tax Board
Columbus
Kerwin and Pickens
Shervick
Lorain County
Tan Board
Lorain County seeks appraisal progress amid tax board hearing
Ayres reports negotiations with a Cleveland appraisal firm for a general county reappraisal and will present a new figure on Feb 21. Lorain County compares its valuation efforts with Cuyahoga and other counties starting first appraisals in two years. Funeral notices and local obituaries accompany the tax board discussion as results of prior court actions are noted.
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James Christie
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Uicir
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Rusty Willan
Lars
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Dean
Doms
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Boykin
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Nmne
Gamlor
Oberlin Collage
Rust Methodist Church
Central Star Miersonic Lodge No
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Bostin
Thieves Take $1 in Pennies From West Street Garage
Elyria detectives investigate a break in at Barrie Garage West St. Kokpekee Segereerte and officers found an open window overhead door tampered with and a broken side window. Cash register and filing cabinets rifled. a metal tray box filled in a separate room. Owners George Barres, 240 Eighth St., report only two rolls of pennies totaling $1 missing. Police suspect entry through a small front door.
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James Higgie
Joh Demyan
Demyan
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Eighth St
Man Charged With Assault By His Wife
Robert W. Heilman, 19 West River St, charged with assault in a complaint filed by his wife, to appear in Mayor's Court Monday. Heilman free on $50 bond. Police found him caring for his children and he said he would come to headquarters once a caregiver is found. He later walked into the station. An alert noted two Clevelanders were wanted for stealing auto tires and wheels. they are now in Sandusky police custody.
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Golechen Files for City Council On Democratic Ticket
Ben Golechen community leader and Tidewater official announces candidacy for city council at large on the Democratic ticket. Filed with the Lorain County Board of Elections, his bid awaits May primary. Golechen, Elyrian native, works at Bendix Westinghouse Auto Air Brake Co. lives at 170 Caroline St with wife Nissie, Lena, and son Sheidot. He previously ran for county commissioner in 1950 and has held multiple Democratic and labor roles in Elyria, including UAW legislative representative and CIO active member.
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Water Committee Of Elyria Chamber Meets On Tuesday
Elyria Chamber of Commerce water committee, led by Robert Vaniemark, plans a county water system project for six months. Four motorists, including Jessie Jackson and Delvin Beck, were fined and jailed on DWI charges. all faced varying penalties and suspensions.
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Lorain
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TY Hayes Ave
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Sugar Ridge
Lorain man faces charge after car crashes into ditch
Jalius C. Schobel, 37, of Lorain appears in Mayor's Court on a charge of failing to have 14-? under control. Paice said Schobel's auto skidded today at West and Faror Street, went out of control and nosed into a ditch.
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Seven Rescued From ditched Navy Patrol Plane Crash
Seven survivors of a ditched U S Navy patrol plane were rescued from flare lit seas in the mid Pacific Monday night after clinging to a bobbing liferaft for 48 hours.
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The Theft Suspects Captured
Patrolman Harvey Hahn appeared casual as a green Cadillac stopped at Washington Ave and Broad Ise. His handkerchief concealed a revolver placed in a ready position after a boat was opened moments earlier.
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Washington Ave
Broad Ise
Police Seek Man Missing Since Thanksgiving
Walter J. Ustaszewski, 42, has been absent from his 350 Second St. residence since around Thanksgiving. He worked at Heinl's Greenhouse on Lake Ave and has not cashed a paycheck since early November. Clothing and personal items, including an address book and a stained shirt, were found in his apartment. Police contacted a Toledo relative and learned he has not been seen there. He is described as about 162 pounds with brown hair and eyes, fair complexion, and roughly 3 feet 3 inches tall.
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Lake Ave
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Dr Stevenson To Be Speaker At Men's Club Dinner
Dr. William F Stevenson president of Oberlin College will speak at the Elyria Federale Men's Club annual dinner meeting on February 2 at Lake Ave Congregational Church. The dinner marks National Brotherhood Week with participation from all churchmen's groups in the city. Officers listed include Burton Bonnton president David Wainwright vice president and Franklin Harbour treasurer.
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Pioneer Family Member Albert White Dies at 85 in New London
Albert A. White 85 oldest member of a pioneer family died at New London Hospital after a four year illness. A lifelong resident of West Main Street he and his father owned the A U White dry goods store which burned in 1930. He won the Ohio state chess championship in 1895 at age 26 and was a 32nd degree Mason. Survived by five sons, a daughter, 33 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, funeral Monday at 2:30 pm at Eastman Funeral Home with burial in Grove Street Cemetery.
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Claycomb Seeks Sixth Ward Seat on Elyria City Council
Elyria Democrat Harry F. Claycomb, 44, filed for re election to a second term as sixth ward city councilman. A National Tube Co. employee with 19 years service and Elyria High School graduate, he is married with two daughters and one son. Claycomb chairs the bridges parks and recreation committee and sits on municipal courts and council committees.
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Ihelevance
Three Killed In Auto Crash On Icy Road
FAIRBORN. Three people died in a head on crash on an icy road near here early today. Webb Jackson of Springfield rushed Mrs Gledsjys Carter to the hospital for delivery when their car collided with a Jaguar driven by Max A. Koffman of Fairborn. Carter and the baby died. Jackson and the others were injured.
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Church is Laser in Numbers Raid
Columbus vice squad raided a numbers station Friday night and did not find affording evidence. The operation aimed to disrupt illegal betting and illegal gambling activity in the area. No arrests were reported and the investigation continues.
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Sullivan Area Youths Held in Gas Thefts
Four Sullivan area youths aged 14 to 16 were arrested with three men and four women after gas thefts near New London. Clergy interrupted the theft at a church while the youths claimed to be seeking a donation. Juvenile authorities to handle the case.
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Sullivan
Donald Koerber
New London
Scount
Lausche Would Not Allow Teaching Conservation in Schools
Gov. Frank J. Lausche states he would not permit the teaching of conservation as a curriculum focus in Columbus. He emphasizes neutrality on environmental subject matter in state schools.
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Frank J. Lausche
Courtroom fines and suspensions in Lorain case files
Lorenzo Graham, 34, was fined 25 dollars and 10 dollars suspended, plus a suspended 30 day sentence for assault and battery after arraignment before Justice C. C. Lord. The complaint came from former girlfriend Donnie Lu Heathey who said he beat her January 9. Juveniles reportedly broke into the county dog kennel seeking to release 18 dogs. George Polasko noted the incident.
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Donnie Lu Heathey
Pene
Local Stocks and Other Securities Nominal Quotations
Local stocks and other securities nominal quotations compiled for Friday January 21, 1055. Market activity remains muted with few large moves as investors await clearer guidance on economic trend and policy signals.
Woman Fatally Hurt in Two Vehicle Crash near Findlay
A two car collision Friday at the intersection of State Route 224 and a county road near Findlay left Ms or Mrs Blanche Van Atla Findlay fatally injured. The crash involved a Findlay area driver and another vehicle, details unavailable.
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Blanche van Atla
Findlay
Woman killed in Route 7 crash near Athalia
Mary Henderson, 42, of Corville in Lawrence County, died Friday night when her car collided with another on Route 7 near Athalia. The crash occurred in the two-car wreck, authorities said.
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Corvville
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Will Draw For Cabins At Lake Hope And Pike State Parks
The Ohio Division of Parks announced that drawings for the assignment of state cabins at Lake Hope and Pike State Park will be held Monday February 7.
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Ohio Division of Parks
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