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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1957
Page
15
The United Health Foundation of Greater Elyria Inc board approved two appropriations and set the annual meeting date after meeting at the United Fund offices. Dr. H. E. McDonald reported as president.
EW Johnston of Elyria will take a paid leave and retire in August 1958 after a long career at The Thew Shovel Co. He joined in 1920 rising to works manager and general works manager, coordinated union negotiations, and served on the board. He will work as a labor relations consultant through year end.
Mrs Adele Bassett Gill widow of Dr George Gill MLD died at home 234 Columbus St Er am Born in Bridgeton NJ she earned an FM degree at Cooper Hospital Camden NJ She married July 3 1910 She leaves husband two daughters Mrs Robert Ezers and Mrs Robert Kanser eight grandchildren a sister Frances Bassett Bridgeton and a brother Dr Paul Bassett New York City Funeral Friday 2 pm at First Congregational Church Brookdale Cemetery Sudro Curtis Funeral Home in charge Friends may call after 2 pm tomorrow
Judge Robert J. Vetter disclosed a settled $2046 negligence suit slated for tomorrow. Custody of Billie Gregg was split with Dr. Robert Gregg taking summer custody and Mrs. Gregg custody during the school year. Several divorce filings include Mary J. Perry vs Edgar G and Ruth Batton vs James F, plus a separation and alimony petition by Catherine M. Wenz against Paul E.
The Elyna Township School Board met at Crestwood School at 8 pm to approve bills and review June financials. June clerks and sheriff’s office activity included fees totaling 21,916 dollars, 156 warrants served, and 15 arrests. notices of estates and wills were issued for several locals.
Charles Stuart was installed as second vice president of the Elyria Chapter of SPEBSQSA at a chapter meeting. President Robert Gray appointed him to fill the unexpired term of W. C. MacCartnes who resigned due to a work transfer. Stuart, a relatively new member, has shown strong interest and serves on several committees and sings bass with the chorus. The Ta-Raige Chapter of North Olmsted visited, pickup quartets formed, and the meeting closed with the Society’s theme song Keep America Singing.
Ralph C. Dailey former Oberlin hardware dealer dies at 59 King Street after a three week illness at Allen Hospital. He owned Oberlin Hardware, worked for Elyma Hardware and Ridge Tool. Services tomorrow at 3 p m at Cowing Stang Funeral Home. Burial at Westwood Cemetery. Also appears mixed notices about property transfer and a divorce case involving Norma Hanchosky, Andrew Hanchosky, Zola Weber and John Weber with related court actions and memorial contributions directions.
A flurry of civil actions and small-town notices hits Lorain County. William W. Dillon and Nation wide Mutual Insurance sue Richard Lee for 160 damages from a Sept 7 1955 collision at East Ave and Fourth St. Libby Owen Ford Glass Co files replevin against Electro Alloys Division of American Brake Shoe Co over match plates and cashing. divorce actions include Robert Bake vs Pauline Lorain Irwin Mercer and Joyce Causey vs John. Local obituaries note World War I veteran Clarence Mercer, 67, of Lorain, with survivors listed. Several thefts and property disputes appear, including a chain saw theft report and a 310000 damage claim dismissed in court.
Beloved Albert Starweng passed away two years ago. The family recalls his gentle talk and radiant smile. They honor him with memories planted in a garden of love nourished daily, remain with them through tears, signed Levins Mom Dad and Dorothy Ruth.
The family expresses gratitude for floral tributes and expressions of sympathy from relatives organizations and friends during the death of J H McLaughlin Dusbach and father. Thanks are extended to doctors nurses and neighbors who offered kindness and support during the loss and to those who attended the services.
A list of individuals and their details appears, including Eugene Dorinski a 21 year old sheet metal apprentice of 74 41st St Lorain and Rosalie Anne Tucker 18 of 204 Mayrfield Ad Clel. Also named are Earl Edmonds 21 a salesman and Carolyn Sue Wood 2 of 130 Dunworth St Elmer O Neil 39 machinist and June O Neil 39 Middle Budge Ray Amherst Wayne Falke 27 a teacher and Orphie Avon Knox 26 of 351 Ninth St William Valerius 27 of 4026 Gratton Rd superintendant and Norma Mae Barnard 21 of 509 Washington Ave.
Henrietta Firelands board refiled a $443 500 bond proposal for November 3 ballot to meet new state rules. Supt. Ehrman said under old law bonds would must be printed issued and sold by December 31, making completion unlikely. Of the total, 50 000 funds equipment and remaining for a new junior high on Firelands High School grounds by 1959 with 19 classrooms a multi purpose room and two libraries.
Francis J. Lewis a 26 year old of 835th Street faced driving while intoxicated charges after an alleged stuck accelerator felled his car into a mailbox on West River Street. He pleaded guilty in Municipal Court and received a 325 fine plus costs a four day jail term and a six month driving suspension.
The body of William Lee Ritchison, 41, of Akron, washed ashore at Oberler Beach four miles east of Huron. He drowned Sunday after leaping into Lake Erie to extinguish a blaze on his outboard motor but failed to grab a life preserver. The Coast Guard conducted dragging operations. the body was found by a resort owner. Hinman Funeral Home in Berlin Heights holds the remains for Ritchison's wife.
Elyria utilities committee will review the city taxicab franchise ordinance in full. Adams Cab Co requests increasing cabs from two to three to meet rush hour demand. The panel will consider adding provisions before acting on the request.
North Olmstead and surrounding areas record a long list of newborns and new parents. The items note numerous families with sons and daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. listed at addresses across Loran, Carlisle Avenue, Furnace Street, Oakwood Drive, Longford Avenue, and other local streets.
Births at Amherst Hospital include Klyde Williams. Admissions list residents from Lorain Vermilion and surrounding areas: Mrs Lows Black 4173 Pearl Ave Lorain Mrs Albert Syfert and son R D 2 Vermilion Mrs Robert Cartwright and son 1331 Nichols Ave Lorain Mrs Jerome Logan Box 103 Birmingham Mrs Donald Emery and daughter 1214 Pyle Rd South Amherst Mrs Robert Giles and daughter 101444 West Ave Elyria.
A list of birth and family notices includes a son to Mr and Mrs Cruz Martinez at 3926 Pearl Rd, a son to Martin Perlin at 606 Oberlin Ave, a son to Mrs Clarence Flanders at 3190 Fulton Rd, a son to Mrs Emma Trinter at 1149 Sudh St, and baby girl Vasquez at 1129 East 29th St. Kerth.
A son to Mr and Mrs Neylor Lovell Wakeman a son to Mr and Mrs John Hensel Wellington a daughter to Mr and Mrs Raymond Hales Wellington Mrs Robert Davidson and daughter Birmingham Mrs James As bury and daughter 346 South Main St Mrs Robert Speng R D 1
Kent State University extends its Cadet Teacher Program to Elyria with evening classes starting Sept. 1957. Public notices list enrollment at Elyria High School and meetings at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Participants may earn two years of teacher training toward four year certificates with further summers or extensions.
Elyria police charged Wilhe T Edwards, 35, of 209 Clinton Ave, with running a traffic signal at Lake Ave and Adams St yesterday afternoon. He was cited to Municipal Court on Friday.
Caroline C. Minch 47 presented the case in court where Cleve Jend was found innocent after a hearing yesterday regarding an alleged improper left turn.
Nelson Beller of the Red Cross Learn-To-Swim program urged volunteers 16 or older to join the Cascade Pool Senior Life Saving class. The next session starts tomorrow at 7 pm with openings for new participants to prepare for lifeguard duties.
Grafton officials meet to discuss quick replacement of hay storage lost in a $50,000 fire at State Farm. W. W. Rummel reports on attendance of reform school and camp officials. Twenty eight horses housed in the damaged structure now in an old barn as talks focus on financing through the control board or 1958 budget.
Paul Loper head of Local 14 in Elyna elected president of the Lake Ewe Council of Carpenters Unions last night in Norwalk. He will serve a two year term with two other Elyria men chosen by a 45 member delegation from 10 locals. Harold Vance and John Koepp named vice president and recording secretary, Gordon Whetstone elected financial secretary, Harry Loram treasurer, Harry Petee trustee. Installation set for July 23 in Norwalk.
The Northwest Encampment holds its regular meeting Friday at 3 pm at the OOF Temple. Chef Patriarch Fred Aebe will preside. Special matters are to be considered and all members are requested to attend.
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