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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1972
Page
8
Multiple obituaries from Elyria area and nearby towns detail deaths of Mrs Dora M Prentice 80 of Grafton Mrs June Leatherberry 42 of Vermilion and others. The notices cover ages birthplaces last residences church affiliations survivors and funeral arrangements with dates and burial sites across Lorain County and surrounding communities.
In loving memory of our sister and wife Do Thy Heberbrand who passed away July 17. You still live in our hearts. The family reflects on the loss and remembers the beloved.
Ohio homebuilders must apply by 5 pm today to secure a natural gas service guarantee for homes planned to start by October 1. Foundations must be laid for new homes by October 1 or the guarantee is forfeited, with post deadline applications offered on a priority basis as gas becomes available.
A man leaving Ron's Tavern was assaulted and robbed by two suspects. He lost a wallet with $30 and a wristwatch valued at 85. The victim, Gurney Stent of 1135 Melvyn Lane, said the assailants struck him on the head and tried to wrestle him to the ground before fleeing along nearby railroad tracks.
An 18 year old Elyrian suffered severe head cuts when he fell from his trail bike along the Norfolk and Western tracks near Murray Ridge Road. Charles D Wingard of 278 Eastern Heights is listed in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Lorain County Sheriff Kenneth Cunningham said Wingard was traveling west about 260 feet east of Murray Ridge when the mishap occurred.
Oyd C. Cooper Sr., 57, of Route 3 Orgas West Virginia, died after a brief illness at Lorain Community Hospital while visiting a son. Survived by son in Lorain and another son Daniel of Cleveland and two grandchildren. Funeral conducted Thursday in Whiteville with Armstrong Funeral Home in charge. Burial in Cooper family cemetery in Orgas. Reid-Scanlan Funeral Home of Lorain assisted.
Mrs. Walter Schroeder 72 of Lake Road Chippewa Lake died Saturday at home after a short illness. Born in Cleveland she moved to Chippewa Lake seven years ago. Survived by three daughters Martha Ferrell Ruth Echie Virginia Smith. four sons Albert Lawrence Robert Walter Jr.. 27 grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral today at 2 p.m. at Parker Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley Robinson officiating. Burial in Chatham Cemetery.
Robert James Davis 19 of 106 A Oakwood Apartments died last night at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 1 14 PM An autopsy was to determine the cause of death Wainwright Funeral Home handling arrangements
Residents flooding police lines after a loud boom heard around 2 1 p m. Bay Village reports traffic jams of 60 plus vehicles as speculation swirls between thunder and a sonic boom. Weather service and bases show no thunder or supersonic aircraft in the area.
Police logged burglaries at Rhodes Cafe 645 Lodi Street Alfred Luther residence 1517 Lake Avenue Rene Holland residence 130 Woodford Avenue Lawson Milk Co 405 Woodland Avenue and St Agnes Church Credit Union 611 Lake Avenue. Items stolen include jewelry cash clothing an electric adding machine and a 30.06 rifle. Intruders entered by doors or windows and sometimes left traces, with at least one attempt to break a safe.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Herman at 10715 Dewhurst Road. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Green at 231 West Main Street LaGrange. Kurt Simmons at 1864 Middle Avenue. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Flanagan at 3400 Hecock Avenue Lorain.
Mr and Mrs Anthony Saraino of 104 Norman Ave Avon Lake welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Paul Eubank of 3009 Leavit Rd announced the birth of a daughter.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at 1132 Melvyn Lane at 9:00 a.m. flames originated in a clothes dryer due to lint buildup. The fire confined to the dryer and was moved outside to burn out under supervision.
Donald E. Roder, principal at Lear North Elementary School, resigned after objecting to a $350 raise that followed a $12 550 salary last year. Supt. Roger Beitler said the increase was not adequate and Roder left the June 19 board meeting shortly after raises were approved. Roder plans to seek work in another district.
John E. McNulty 40 of Elyria, charged with the Strongsville National City Bank robbery, faces an impending Lorain savings and loan office robbery charge. He was arraigned on the Strongsville case, released on bond, and said to plead guilty to the Lorain First Federal Savings and Loan heist. The Lorain gunman wore a parka and blond wig, took $2,000, and was filmed by cameras. FBI officials expect charges to follow in U.S. District Court.
Virgil Eugene McCoy, 24, of East 28th Street, is charged with second degree murder in a fatal shooting outside a Lorain tavern on East 28th Street. Victim William White, 22, was pronounced dead at St. Joseph Hospital after being shot in the lower chest.
A 16 year old Lorain youth found a pistol along railroad tracks at 32nd Street and it discharged while he handled it. Arnold Wilson, a resident of 2535 Caroline Ave, was treated at St Joseph Hospital for gunshot wounds to his left index and middle fingers and was listed in fair condition. He reported the pistol went off as he picked it up near the B and O Railroad tracks after 5 PM and he threw the weapon before police recovered it.
The county clerk issued marriage licenses to numerous couples including Michael Demich 26 of 5316 Vincent Ave and Chris tina J. Sabo 20 of 569 West St Amherst. Gary M. Bell 22 Maple Heights and Evelyn M. Vrabel 20 of 1321 W 37th St Lorain. Edward Johnson 35 of 14 Chestnut St and Juan ita June Kyer 26 of 310 Oberlin Rd Grafton. Danny Boy Biehl 22 of 975 Center St Grafton and Linda Lou Arms 21 same address. William D. Schwinn 49 Valley City and Conrada B. Pijor 41 of 1084 Novak Rd Grafton. Wilbur W. Hooker 82 Wake man and Gladys L. Blakeman 73 of 528 Ean Ave. Burvin L. Brewer 20 25735 Lorain Rd North Ol ed and Karen Ioe Fitzgerald 21 of 9516 Mark Rd Columbia Township. John P. Welch 22 of 5210 Wallace Bird North Wid geville and Boothe 18 of 424 Westunth St.
Lorain man Jerry Smith, 37, was hit by a car driven by Leroy Owens, 62, at Elvira Avenue and East 28th Street at 10 06 p m He sustained a broken hip and multiple injuries He was hospitalized in fair condition at Joseph Hospital Owens reported he could not stop in time and no charges were filed The accident occurred near a crosswalk and police did not interview Smith due to his condition.
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