Meningitis ruled cause of death for Lorain tot
Lorain 22 year old Henry Merk Jr died yesterday from meningococcal septicemia a form of meningitis. He was taken to St Joseph Hospital after fever and illness and pronounced dead at 6 48 p m. The child had lived in Lorain the past two years and is survived by parents a brother four sisters and grandparents. Funeral plans are set with Dombrowski Funeral Home and St Johns Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Henry Merk Jr
East 42Nd St
Lorain County
Charles Chesner
St. Joseph Hospital
Henry Merk Sr
Paul J. Kopsch
Merk
Coroner's Office
Cleveland
Lora
Joseph
Debra
Patricia
Paula
Laura
Joseph Zambo
Dombrowski
St. John’s Catholic Church
Richard Humphrey
Rick
Robert
Mark
Irene Miller
Sam Toney
Arthur Mullett
Delaware Avenue
Mangle Peoples
West 21St St
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Mr. Peoples
Winston-Salem
N.C
Lorenzo
Detroit
Frank
Charity Perry
Warrington
Brown Funeral Home
Wesley Methodist Church
LaFord Young
Elmwood Cemetery
Esteban Sanchez
East 29Th St
Sandusky Memorial Hospital
Carl Mortensen
RD 1
Milan
Sanches
Lorain Area
Mr. Sanchez
Canovanas
Puerto Rico
Julio Sanchez
Canevanas
John R. Devin Funeral Home
Funeraria Escardile Funeral Home
Rio Piedras
Viet casualty services today for Ronald L. Shaver
Funeral services for Ronald L. Shaver 22 Navy Hospital Corpsman third class were set for today at 2 p.m. at the Luthern Church in Bellevue with Rev. Dale Robinson officiating. Shaver son of Mr and Mrs Earl Shaver of 118 Kern St Bellevue was killed in Vietnam June 22 and to be buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Ronald L. Shaver
Navy Hospital
Luthern Church
Dale Robinson
Shaver
Earl Shaver
Kern St
Vietnam
Greenlawn Memorial Park
Clyde
In Memoriam Joseph Toma souk July 2 Tribute
In loving memory of Joseph Toma souk who passed away July 2. Your presence is near us and your love remains with us. Four loved ones, wife Helen, children, and families remember you and miss you deeply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tomasouk
Card of Thanks for Beloved Husband and Father
The family expresses deep gratitude for the sympathy and dining offered during the illness and death of husband and father. They acknowledge the kindness of friends and neighbors and thank those who helped them through the time of sorrow.
Harman Electric Co. Submits Low Bid for Lorain Airport Lighting
A bid of 25 942 submitted by Harman Electric Co. Erie Pa. was the lowest for lighting the Lorain County Regional Airport runway and taxi areas. Atlas Electric Elyria 27 216 20 and Jess Howard Electric Co Columbus 27 561 43 were the other bids. The contract will be discussed at tonight's airport authority meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman Electric Co
Erie
Lorain County
George Raike
Raike Engineering
Ashland
Atlas Eelectric
Elyria
Jess Howard Electric Co
Columbus
Jess Howard Electric
Avon Lake names former Lorain official as utilities aide
A former Lorain Water Department employee, Jack Wo Kmepper, has been hired as assistant to the Avon Lake utilities director Robert Underhill. He begins July 15 at a salary of 694 dollars, and plans to relocate with his wife as soon as possible. He studied at Ohio University and is taking courses at Baldwin Wallace College and Lorain County Community College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Lorain Water Department
Minnicipal Utilities
Jack Wo Kmepper
Lorain
Whites
Robert Underhill
Krupper
Ohio University
Baldwin-Wallace College
Lorain County
Ohio girl in France stabbed near Antibes
A Hamilton Ohio girl Jane M. Wehr 21 was found unconscious with a stab wound to the abdomen beside a road in Antibes France. Police said she is in grave condition unable to be questioned while two companions Nancy Rozier 24 and Beverly Stein 24 were separate from Wehr. Authorities reported she has a good chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antibes
France
Hamilton
Ohio
Jane M. Wehr
University of Cincinnati
Miss Wehr
Rivera
Nancy Rozier
Detroit
Mich
Beverly Stein
Philadelphia
St. Tropez
Geneva
Lorain County Sheriff group grows as 250 membership sought
The Sheriff's Affairs in Lorain County organized in 1967 with 200 charter members and re elected officers Wel don W Case president Robert D Choate secretary and William Fitch treasurer. The Council plans to increase membership to 250 and to hold next year's annual meeting possibly at Holiday Inn on Rt 57. The Lorain County Metropolitan Park District seeks a .3 mill levy on the November 5 general election to fund park operations and development and will send a representative to meetings to present the program. schedule via LCMPD at 126 Second St Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Affairs
Vernon M. Smith
Lorain County
Weldon W. Case
Robert D. Choate
William Fitch
Choate
Holiday Inn
Rt. 57
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District
LCMPD
Second St
Elyria
Lorain Elyria Bus Fare Realignment Referred to Committee
Emergency legislation to realign Lorain Elyria bus fares moves to the utilities committee after Elyria City Council discussed a plan by Lorain Elgrigg Transit firms. The proposal seeks a 40 cent adult fare with free rides for seniors on Social Security and transfers free within the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria City
James Camera
Lorain City Lines Inc
Employees Transit Lines Inc
Lorain-Elgrigg Transit System
Lorain-Elyria
Lorain- Amherst
Utilities Committee
Lorain County budget shows 5 percent raises for sheriff and auditor
The 1969 budgets for Lorain County sheriff and auditor include five percent salary increases. A public hearing revealed hopes for raises amid tight finances and possible new revenue like a half percent sales tax. Sheriff Smith seeks $296,622 next year with two additional deputies and ten car radios. Auditor Mitock plans $288,950, funding raises and three new employees. A Friday budget meeting will discuss finances and potential tax sources. MIDVIEW softball game tomorrow at Grafton Junior High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Vernon M. Smith
J. Norman Thompson
County Budget Commission
Midview
Grafton Vs
Eaton
Grafton Junior High School
Men of 121st now in Korea
The 121st Air Refueling or Support unit arrived in Korea and was placed under South Korea based 9th Air Force Command. Troop movements had been classified but were declassified on arrival. This marks the second overseas deployment in eight years, the first during the 1961 Berlin crisis lasting about ten months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotko
121St
Europe
Berlin
Wellington council hears state plans to widen Rt 58 and Rt 59
Wellington officials report state highway officials promised widening of Rt 59 between Wellington and Oberlin late this year or early 1969 after a letter from Donald H. Timmer confirming funds. The council also approved paving measures on South Mill Street and Grand Avenue, set a July budget hearing, and approved a C 1 beer permit for Bo's Party Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Council
Wellington
State
Oberlin
Robert L. Young
Young
Donald H. Timmer
State Highway Department
Elm Street
Mill Street
Magyar Street
West Herrick
Herrick Avenue
Harrison Comstock
Ray Cassell
Grand Avenue
Ip Town Hall
Liquor Department
Morris J. Braun
Bo's Party Shop
North Main St
Elyria Council Approves City Union Pact
Elyria City Council unanimously approved a 72 page contract with Local 277 AFSCME Employees. The pact includes four extra holidays and a revised vacation schedule and hinges on a 1 percent income tax approved by voters starting January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
American Federation of State
County
Mu- Ti
Council
Eugene B. Smith
Joint Committee
Columbia Gas hikes rates in six area towns
Columbia Gas raises rates for six communities served by the Elyria office. The average user will pay about 65 cents more per year based on 180 000 cubic feet annually. The 38.5 percent per 7 000 cubic feet rise affects Elyria North Ridgeville LaGrange Grafton Wellington Spencer and other areas. The increase stems from a new Congress surtax and higher supplier costs. The higher rate begins with July 14 billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc
George W. Brian
Elyna
Elynn
North Ridgeville
LaGrange
Grafton
Wellington and
Spencer
Brian
Columbia
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Elitia
Council delays conservation zoning until planners heard
Elyria City Council delayed consideration of a proposed conservation district until Aug. 5 after a public hearing. The measure would impose strict building rules along Black River lands and faces objections from landowner Nick Popa who argues it is unconstitutional and targets his property. The planning commission postponed a recommendation and referred the matter to the Park and Recreation Board and city solicitor for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Planning Commission
Nick Popa
Brook Valley
Popa
Valley Brook Hills
High Meadows
Papa
Atty
Howard Saddler
City Park and Recreation Board
Oberlin Road
West Avenue
Clark
Ray Luke
Ethel Like
Ngave
East Avenue
Fourth Street
John F
Caroline R. Cusick
Sam S
Wilma Mihalis
Phillip M. Young
Area births from Sanday list new arrivals
A sequence of birth notices records a son for Dan Schroeder and wife at 36300 Agrensen Re North Ridgeville. A son for Lynn Mowery at 87 Abbe Rd. A son for Donald Franks at 915 Hollywood Dr. A daughter for Denver Ashworth at 87 South Logan St. Robert Reinhart at 101 Santora Ave. A daughter for Colber Corn at 95 Riverside Homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Schroeder
Agrensen Re
North Ridgeville
Lynn Mowery
Abbe Rd
Donald Franks
Hollywood Dr
Denver Ashworth
South Logan St
Robert Reinhart
Santora Ave
Amherst Hospital Births and Local Residents Mentioned
A Saturday birth notice lists a son to Dr and Mrs Walter Wagner at 1 Forest Hill Drive and a son to Mr and Mrs Thelmer Hall at 15 Squire Street Lorain. Also named are Charles Love of 5 West 13th Street Lorain and Richard Rounds of 1190 Woodside Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wagner
Forest Hill
Thelmer Hall
Squire St
Lorain
Charles Love
West 13Th St
Richard Rounds
Woodside
Elyria Teen Hurt in Motorcycle Crash Near Infirmary Road
A 15 year old Elyria girl Brenda L. Anderson was listed in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle crash on Infirmary Road. Passenger, Donald L. Cook, 19, of Elyria, was treated and released at the hospital. Police filed no charges.
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Elyria
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Infirmary Road
West River Shreet
Brenda L. Anderson
Middle Ave
Onc
Donald L. Cook
Melvyn Lane
Cook
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Holy Cross Cemetery
Humphrey
Viet Casualty Services
Memoriam
Helen
Chidren
Pierce
Belt
Hanld
Raptrard Fay
Maroaret Yook
Bass
Sudro-Curtis
Balmers Hervey C Cort
Jenes
Scheyitier Sanager
Underhill
Public Utilities
Commission of Ohio
Sheriff's
Joseph J. Mitock
Korea
Columbia Gas
Fuller Road
Parkwood Court
Edwards Street
Wood Street
Issac R. Loudon
Middle Avenue
Charles
UPI
Ed Hoelting
R-1
B-3
Giriswold Road
William C. Holtzman
R. A. Marshal
Elyria Memorial
Sanday
Colber
Riverside Homes
Amherst Hospital
Bennie Puffer
Seur
SIS
Cntttes
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