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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1959
Page
6
Two City Council committees will launch a city wide educational campaign against obscenity in movies magazines and newspapers. They will seek state law changes and consider local actions while consulting health sanitation and sales panels and civic groups including Newsstard staff and movie operators.
David E. Lees, 23, of Cleveland Street, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without license plates and paid a $5 fine plus costs. Earl J. Lance, 50, of 145 Longfellow Street, pleaded guilty to the same offense with fees suspended. Bernara L. Leja, 27, of Allen Park Michigan, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $10 plus costs.
Kiwanis club heard C. C. Canfield past commodore of the Inter-Lake Yachting Association outline the yachts groups reach from Lake Erie to the Detroit River and Lake Huron with major events like spring meet August regatta and junior races. He traced yachting history from 1881 to today emphasizing broader accessibility beyond the wealthy. Installation of Kiwanis officers was postponed due to road conditions. Buckey reported Librarian committee plans for a rental shelf and funded book purchases. A $1,000 library gift had been previously allocated.
Adventist teacher from Lakewood will be guest speaker at a youth meet for Elvina's Seventh-day Adventist south tomorrow at 4 pm. The gathering takes place at the FDR Ankens home, 1131 Belcr. Josee Ann and Deven Robnke, young people of the Elyna church, will provide the music.
In memory of our baby Man Beth Jackson who passed away February 23 1956 She was a flower sent from earth to bloom here briefly God called her home with a gentle smile Memorial family Donsid Jackson Sisters and brother and others honor her memory
Garden Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Byron Wakeman's home to welcome four new members Mrs William Graham Mrs William Elderbrook Mrs Donald Nofanger and Mrs Wayne Dalton Charter members were honored by president Mrs Donald Munn with gladioli corsages and secretary Mrs Milton Hurst received a corsage Roll Call featured household hints Grace Elmes presented an informative paper on Gibberellic acid as plant food and stimulant Mr Dalton served refreshments assisted by Mrs Munav and Mrs Hazel Gibsom
Fellow workers at Brown Finube Elyna and company president contributed to a fund to buy groceries for the Cain family's burned out home. Ray Cain Jr. was injured rescuing his children in Camden Township. Cain, now listed as fair, and his children Roy and Judy in good condition. All are in Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin. The fund totaled 392 after John Brown matched. Cooperators include Cisde Archer and Marta Martin. Funds will buy case lots of canned goods and perishables. The family includes Dorothy Cain and daughter Jovee.
A flying automobile hood caused a Sandusky man to crash on Route 26 six miles west of Huron injuring driver Glenn Ebert and two passengers. Ebert listed in poor condition at Sandusky Samaritan Hospital with jaw stomach chest and left eye injuries. Joyce and Ada Ebert suffered cuts and bruises. County authorities filed petitions for the May 5 special election.
A Daughter to Mr and Mrs Raymond Richter in North Ridgeville lists numerous newborns and parents including William Hamby Roecco Ross Peter Christensen Theodore Altfeld and more. Admissions record persons such as Norman Rickard Mrs Raymond Owen and others at Elyria Lorain and surrounding areas.
A page lists newborns and residents across Amherst Sheffield Lake Avon Lake and nearby towns. Names include St Joseph infant to Moralez family and Julio Rodriguez at East 29th Street along with many addresses and accompanying family members in the region.
Cleveland cattle and hog market results show overall steady to firm tone. Hogs mostly 160 to 230 pounds ranged around 16 to 19 dollars, sows 11.50 to 14.50, cattle steady with prime steers up to 26.50 and top cows near 19, calves 25, and sheep and lambs around 7 to 8 dollars.
Discharges recorded for Mrs. David Gallop and daughter of 152 West Lorain Street Mrs. Roland Handley and daughter of 262 Prospect Street Mrs. Mary Day Statten of Willow Lee Rest Nursing Home and Mrs. Flora Lehr at 358 East College Street.
Wendell T Rateil 32 of LaGrange pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to rape charged by a 26 year old woman. He was bound over to the Lorain County Grand Jury on a 33,000 bond after waiving preliminary hearing. In the same session Ratcil pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was fined 350 and 15 days in jail plus a two year license suspension by Judge Frank Wilcox. Ratcil had been arrested by city police in December.
The Women s Federal Savings and Loan sues Thomas P Cullinan in Cleveland and others for 9121 with foreclosure of property in Avon Lake. Beneheial Finance Co. gains 876 on a cognovit note against Julian B Miller Jr. Investment Discount Co. obtains 2075 against Thomas Brown. A motor collision suit by James Fowler against F J Boutell settles. Hopewell seeks divorce from Helen. Rollin Bishop seeks divorce from Lois Beach over alleged neglect and cruelty.
Three suits filed under the uniform act include Mary Dapkas of Dorchester Mass against John. Mike Kara 74 of 2% Griswold 1309 Eighth St Lorain. Dora Rd Lorain. a case cites Dozier Corbin Ky against Char discbeving a stop sign at Beltihe 2388 Elyria Ave Lorain and Lorain Bird. Maria Mediavilla Brooklyn appears in Municipal Court N Y against Roque 166 East Iow 32nd Lorain.
Arch J. Hall, 34, of 606 Middle Ave, faces reckless operation charges after a minor tyrecar crash on Broad Street. Hall said he parked with a flashlight to wedge the accelerator and lost control, striking a car owned by Tom Owens Jr., 26, of 3% North St, causing about 1n dollars in damage. Hall will appear in Municipal Court tomorrow.
Multiple death notices list Norman A. Carothers, 69, of 1237 Indian Hollow Rd, died of a heart attack. Also reported are funeral plans for Clayton G. Burket, Charles Arndt, Howard Allen, Dorothy Jane Contreras, Alice Parsh, and Freida Schuster with details on survivors, locations, and homes.
A group of handicapped youths known as Little Echoes will continue a ceramics project tomorrow from 24 p.m. at Holly Hall. The session, led by Mrs Edward Griffin, was postponed due to weather and will include refreshments provided by Y Mothers. Mrs Robert Stimpert of the YWCA Handicap Committee will oversee the meeting.
Alex E. Beckley 37 of 183 Adelbert Street changed his plea in Municipal Coast court from not guilty to guilty on a driving while intoxicated charge. He was fined 350 dollars plus costs, sentenced to 10 days in city jail, had his license suspended 18 months, and received the judge Frank Wilcon order. Beckley was arrested December 3 after police observed him turn east onto Broad Street from Lodi Street in violation of a no left turn rule and drive erratically.
A list of licensed individuals by county outlines residents in Lorain and Huron counties. The Lorain names include Ronald J Suzak 19 Amherst and Patricia Skiarek 18 Lorain, with other adults such as George B MecConnell 67 Wellington and Leona M Edwards 65 Wellington. In Huron County Ivan Humphrey 46 New London and Ruth B Walton 48 Collins are noted alongside Richard A Imperi 29 Huron, an insurance agent, and Virginia M.
Dr Ester McConihe discusses Reading and its fuss on a WEOL broadcast Sunday 8 45 to 9 am. She is a Western Reserve psychologist examiner since 1949 and has held multiple roles including head of Reading Improvement Service college division and clinical professor of psychology.
Lorain area officials continued the annexation petition filed by James W. Thomas Joannen for Sheffield Township area including the O Neil Sheffield Shopping Center to March 2. The delay allows a waiting period to see if the Clearview incorporation is challenged while the incorporation action takes precedence.
A fire damaged the carburetor area of Ervin Zacharias car at 619 Lodi Street last night. Firemen found the blaze along with damaged wiring paint on the hood and right front tire. Zacharias and a local garage mechanic used extinguishers to put it out around 8 23.
Seven guests attended a Quota Club of Ebyria luncheon at the Gray Stone Hotel with the membership committee in charge. Laura Stanek chaired the event with attendees from Harold Dicken Funeral Home Elma Library AVIB Dell Hospital North Ridgeville Municipal Court Nob Hill Drive-Inn Elena Automotive Club and Baker's Office Equipment. Dorothy Funk introduced a brief history of Quota International and announced the February 19 dinner meeting honoring the year’s Woman of Achievement and the 4th birthday celebration.
Toledo Ohio grain market notes mixed bids across crops. Wheat No 2 soft white 1.87 to 1.89 dollars per bushel while No 2 soft red sits 1.88 to 1.89. No 2 yellow corn ranges 1.18 to 1.19 and No 3 yellow 1.17 to 1.18. Oats No 2 soft white 0.67 to 0.63 and soybeans No 1 yellow 2.12 to 2.13 per bushel.
Three accidents were reported by the State Highway Patrol with no injuries and moderate vehicle damage. Alvin Parker, 27, of Lorain, rolled a pickup on Pyle South Amherst Rd and tipped into a ditch after hitting sod chunks. Paul Hale, 18, Wakeman, failed to stop and hit Bill Mote, 33, in Huron. David Hatnagle, 22, was charged for failure to stop after a mishap on Rt 113 and will appear in Oberlin Municipal Court Jan 30.
North Elyria faces a sidewalk dispute on the south side of Poplar Street from Longfellow to Abbe Road. Mayor Victor F. Stewart Jr and Beiter Trucking Co. official Robert Beiter will discuss the proposal, as petitions gathered over 350 signatures and four property owners including Pat LePore are involved. The meeting of Councilman Harry Claycomb's streets committee is set for Wednesday at 7:30.
Wire quotations and Pierre R. Smith & Con. Elyria provide mixed stock data. American Standard American T d and T, Abaconds Copper appear alongside Chrysler Cities Service Cleveland Electric, General Electric, General Motors, Montgomery Ward, Republic Steel, Roebuck, Socony Mobil, and Westinghouse among others in a busy, fragmented equities roundup.
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