Bowling's revival era shines in Elyria history
The piece recalls Elyria's bowling rise from near extinction in the 1930s to a resurgence sparked by the 1937 American Bowling Congress event in New York. It notes figures like Clete Gilgenbach and Ray Wykrent, the Lodi Street arches, and local landmarks such as Elyria Bowling Center, Rainbow Lanes, and Stoney's Drome. It also highlights community figures Andy Wykreot and Ray Wykrent, plus local anecdotes about Pete Mileshoff and acts of courtesy at the parking lot.
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Wykrent
Broad
Temple
Masonic
Stoney’s
Harvey's
Elyria Elks
New York City
Elyria
Clete Gilgenbach
Louie Aurensao
Ray Wykrent
Andy
Lodi St
Lew Lesnick
Sam Smith
Cleveland
Andy Wykreot
Father Faces Charge After Chasing and Hitting Son
In Lorain the father Ernest Fawks, 31, admitted chasing his 7-year-old son around several blocks and striking him. He was charged with unlawful punishment of a minor and ordered to appear in Municipal Court this morning. Ernest Fawks Jr. was named in the report.
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Lorain
Ernest Fawks
Ernest Jr
Suitcases stolen from car lead to child abuse case
Police arrested Fawks after neighbors reported he forced his son to run around blocks as punishment for disobeying his mother. The theft involved two suitcases with clothing, a fishing reel, a toolkit, and a camera tripod from a car near the Holiday Inn in Elyria Lorain. The boy, treated for a strained finger, bore bruises and welts. Fawks surrendered and sought help, stating he could not handle the child. The family includes three other young children.
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Fawks
Inn of
Elyria-Lorain
Iain
Elyria
Hind
Larry Lash
Anoke
Miloshoff
Josephine
Run
Evergreen Ct
Lorain
St. Joseph Hospital
Lorain Woman Beaten by Relative in Home Assault
A 23 year old Lorain woman was beaten at 1723 West 20th Street by a male relative in her home after intercepting a phone call. She suffered scrapes and a bruised eye and was treated at St. Joseph Hospital where police advised pursuing charges. A witness said the assailant threatened her with a shotgun and left to find the caller. The name of the alleged attacker was being held pending formal charges.
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Lorain
W. 20Th Street
Delores Johnson
St. Joseph Hospital
Elya Civil Service Commission
Ruth Kaiser
City Sanitation Department
Fred B. Sanford
Kaiser
Civil Service Commission
Atty
Harry Butler
Sanford
Mrs Kaiser
Jennie Collins
Wooster St
Collins
J. C. William Tattersall
Council
Alice Burkhard
Agnes McDonnell
Mary Jenne
Laura Steele
Alta Arnez
Burkhard
Tattersall
Illinois bids farewell to Adlai E Stevenson former leader
In Springfield crowds file by the casket as Gov Otto Kerner speaks of the statesman who died in London. Stevenson lay under the Capitol Dome on the same table that once held Lincoln, a hometown farewell echoed by tributes from national figures and the Red Cross.
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Springfield
Ill
UPI
Illinois
Adlai E Stevenson
Otto Kerner
Illinois Capitol
Stevenson
Capitol Dome
Abraham Lincoln
London
First Congregational Church
George Reading
Guent Voice
Tho Safety Service
Lorain County
Democrats
Red Cross
U. S
United Nations
Leonard Schaffer
Tion
The
Boy Hit by Car In Lorain Street Accident
Seven year old boy ran from a vehicle and was struck on Colorado Avenue Lorain. He suffered a brain injury and concussion and was treated at St Joseph Hospital. John R Walters 49 of Vermilion was driving the car. no citations were issued as police continue the investigation.
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Lorain
Colorado Avenue
Tay
Walters
Velez
Vince Velez
Ishmael Luic Velez
Kansas Avenue
St. Joseph Hospital
John R. Walters
Douglas Street
Vermilion
Coopers Hollow
Darrow
Gore Orphanage
Lorain County
Joseph Thayer
Vermilion County
Cleveland
Thayer
Corps adds first aid courses at Muller Parkseine plant
NLRB officials expected next week to decide if Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Local 427 will represent over 300 Muller Parkseine employees. A union source says the eight week Neighborhood Youth Corps course and wage standards may lead to a contract with double time for Sunday work.
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Oberlin — National Labor Relations Board
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Muller Parkseine
Lorain
Hasjon East Lorain St
Jwages
The Chronicle Telegram Family Newspaper Item
Elyria Ohio edition dated July 17 1965 features a family friendly notice page with community brief items and snippets. Local names places and events appear in compact card style entries for residents and readers.
Lorain Sees Near 50 Percent Rise in Major Crimes
Lorain records show 935 major offenses in the first six months of 1965, up 293 from the same period in 1964, with Chief Robert L. Hirbe puzzled by the jump. He cites possible more reports and notes the department is near full strength at 70 of 72 officers while FBI guidance suggests 136 for a 90,000 population city. Municipal Judge John
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Lorain
Robert L. Hirbe
Hirbe
FBI
John
Kelena
Arpad Toth
Police Records Department
Lorain County
Naftzger joins staff of Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Community College announces Naftzger will join the counseling staff. Naftzger, from Lodi, has taught industrial arts and vocational drafting and brings 40 years of experience to the role assisting 16 to 24 year olds in cooperative training programs.
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Industria
Cloverleaf
Medina County
Clair i
Naftzger
Baughman
O'Neil
Lorain Sheffield
County Community College
Lodi
Sandra Palm
Washington Vocational Drafting and Diversi
Ave
Kathleen Rising
Broadway
Lorain
Medinana
Ris- Five
Ling
Kent
State University
Miss Palm
Qeean
Nafizger
Betty
Crash
Don
Kathleen
Drowning case on Lake Erie prompts FBI search for body
Castalia Post says Michael M. Lucas a 27 year old Columbus hairdresser disappeared after reportedly overboard from a small outboard near South Bass Island. Skin divers and state patrol teams searched 36 feet deep in Lake Erie for two days but could not locate him. The FBI is examining possible federal violations while investigators pursue leads.
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Castalia Post
State Highway Patrol
Michael M. Lucas
Columbus
Vic
South Bass Island
Cleveland
FBI
Earl Brown
Lucas
Lake’ Erie
Grandchild of Senator Ribicoff Dead in Apparent Accident
Ruth Rose Ribicoff infant granddaughter of Senator Abraham A. Ribicoff dies in New London likely from accidental suffocation. The tragedy was reported Friday by UP1 with details as provided by authorities.
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New London
Conn
Ruth Rose Ribicoff
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Seven Die in Five Car Crash on I 55 Near Joliet
Seven people were killed and five injured in a five car crash on Interstate 55 near Joliet. Authorities did not immediately identify the deceased.
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Joliet, Wi
UPI
Joliet
Elyria Woman Hospitalized After Cleveland Street Crash
An Elyria resident, Agnes Engelbach, 60, was injured in a crash on Cleveland Street and listed in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital with head injuries. The other driver, Alice Tellier, 18, had minor injuries and was treated and released. Tellier reportedly ran a red light at Olive Street. Elizabeth Brlas, 35, was the other driver. Tellier was charged with violating a traffic signal. estimate of damage was $400.
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Elyria
Cleveland St
Agnes Engelbach
Clark St
Fair
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Alice B. Tellier
West Rambler Ave
Miss Tellier
Tellier Auto
Olive St
Elizabeth Brlas
Engelbach
Brlas
Fire Damages Elyria Home After Child Run Fire
Elyria firefighters responded to a blaze at 142 Warden Ave in a one story frame house owned and occupied by Oscar Davis. Children playing with matches started the fire which gutted a bedroom bathroom and hall closet with charred walls ceilings and damaged furniture and clothing. Crews remained on scene for about an hour.
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Elyria
Warden Ave
Oscar Davis
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Pete
P. Mileshoff
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Dick di Luciano
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Bookkeeper
Chronicle Telegram
Elyria, Ohio
Clair E, Naftzger
LCCC
Toth
Aed
Rand
Gerald F. Conrad
Maurice C. Flood
Conrad
Cleveland Press
Elyria District Catholic High School
Helen
Georgetown Ave
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