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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1959

Page

12

Foolish Trick Driver 84 Pleads Guilty Hit Skip

Warren F. Jontz of Ashland pleaded guilty to hit and run after minor damage occurred on Rt. 38 in Wellington Township. Judge Goldthorpe ordered license reexamination and revoked the license, with a $25 fine plus costs.

Oberlin David R. Goldthorpe Warren F. Jontz Bl East 10Th St Ashland Rt. 38 Wellington Township Jontz Wellington Clifford F. Ross Troy Township Nova Paul E. Stefan South Professor St King Rhodes South Pleasant St Marian Morris Lindsay St Akron Fel Masowich Lorain Joverwidth Frank A. Kowalewski East 55Th Ist Cleveland iCarl Swiger R. D Wakeman Janice L. Barnes North Ridge Rd Elyria John Mayfield Jr Annis Rd Amherst

Training Session Slated for Church Officers

Officers of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 29 for an officers' training session. Mrs Paul Secrest and Mrs Charles Woodward will lead. The meeting aims to clarify duties and increase knowledge of the society's program with plans for the coming year. All officers and circle chairs are required to attend.

Oberlin Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Paul Secrest North East Ohio Conference Norwalk Charles Woodward

Leidheisers Plead Innocent After Midnight Chase

Raymond C. Leidheiser and his wife Miriam of Vermilion pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to charges of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest. Their cases were continued to July 3 after a pursuit from Kipton led to arrest with help from sheriff's deputies and Oberlin officers. The couple tried to flee through a field and were captured near Melvin Unger’s residence.

Melvin Unger Rt. 113 Leidheisers Sheriff's Charles Dugger Charles Bulger Glen Hanlan Oberlin Unger Leidheiser

Two Motorists Plead Innocent in Lorain County Court

In Oberlin two motorists entered innocent pleas. Antonio D vila of Lorain is charged with permitting an unlicensed driver to operate his car and Jose Gonzalez of Cleveland faced a driving without a license charge. Both cases continued to July 30.

Oberlin Antonio G. Davila East 34Th St Lorain Jose Gonzalez Hague Ave Cleveland

Married Couples Group Meets at LaGrange Home

Oberlin based Married Couples' Club of Grace Lutheran Church will meet at 8 p.m. Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Roberts in LaGrange.

Oberlin — Married Couples' Club Grace Lutheran Church Ernest Roberts LaGrange

Pleads Guilty in Oberlin Municipal Court

Edward L. Sump of Grafton pleaded guilty in Oberlin Municipal Court to reckless operation. He was fined 15 dollars plus costs after his appearance at the courthouse.

Oberlin Edward L. Sump R. D Grafton Rd Grafton

Willie the tame squirrel learns trust at Reinhold home

Willie a year old squirrel rescued from a dog at 46 Edison St. in Oberlin is growing friendly with owner Howard Reinhold. The scarred tail, a reminder of the dog encounter, is the only lasting injury. Willie responds to his name, enjoys petting, and eats celery, lettuce, berries, and ice cream while leashed outdoors.

Oberlin Willie Howard Reinhold Reinhold Edison St Linda Rita Howard Hl. Reinhold Jr Reinholds Rudy Linda Reinhold

Oberlin Police Report Shows Busy June

Oberlin Police Department logged 19 arrests and 14 parking tickets in June while handling 113 arrest cases for other departments, 12 dog complaints and 187 miscellaneous calls. They conducted 15 juvenile investigations, processed 14 alCO tests with five charges, transported 23 prisoners, and logged 2,859 miles on two patrol cars plus blood runs, meals served, and multiple jail transports.

Oberlin Polce Oberlin Police Allen Hospital Toledo

Ellis Seeks Second Term as Oberlin Councilman

Oberlin council member Wade Ellis declared his bid for a second term and urged others to run. Fellow incumbents Harold Gibson and Fred Comings announced re election plans with Gibson aiming for a third term and Comings for a second. Veteran councilman Andrew Stefan will not seek re election while James F. Long and E. P. Long have not decided.

Oberlin Wade Elis Harold Gibson Fred Comings Gibson Comings Ellis Oberlin College Andrew Stefan James F. Long E.P. Long

Commission OKs Center Program At Oberlin

The Community Center will close from August to September and reopen under a new plan. The Recreation Commission approves fall operation with Friday and Saturday nights eight times monthly for seventh through 12th grades, plus one junior and one senior high special program on the remaining two nights to aid class identity and supervision.

Oberlin Recreation Commission

Oberlin Court Distributes June Funds Totals

The Oberlin Municipal Court's June funds totaled 656.18 with 3,575.08 paid to the city treasury and the remainder split with state and county treasuries.

Oberlin Mary Macha David R. Goldthorpe Treasuries

Dinner At Inn Treat For Wives

Oberlin brothers of the Brotherhood of Mt. Zion Baptist Church host wives at the Oberlin Inn on Sunday August 2. Reservations will be made for other men of the church and their wives. Ronald Smith and Obie Williamson are in charge of arrangements.

Oberlin Brotherhood of Mt. Zion Baptist ‘Church Oberlin Inn Ronald Smith Obie Williamson

Church To Mark St James Day With 7 am Service

St James Day observance at Christ Episcopal Church will include Hob Communion at 7 am Saturday. Community members are invited to participate in the early service and special rites marking the day.

Mark St. James Christ Episcopal Church

McDowell Dies in Chicago

Miss Florence Pope of Union Street returned from Chicago where she attended funeral services for her cousin, Thomas D. McDowell, who died last Wednesday.

Oberlin Florence Pope Union St Chicago Thomas D. McDowell

Annual Picnic Set August 8

Rust Methodist Church sponsors an annual school picnic at Findley State Park on Saturday August 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It invites families and community members to attend for a day of activities and fellowship.

Oberlin Rust Methodist Church Findley State Park Rogers

25 Acres Added To Park System

Oberlin reports about 25 acres added to the park system. The land includes the landfill and sewer plant area, which Street Department Superintendent Frank Zavensky says keeps one man busy mowing continuously.

Oberlin Civ Frank Zavensky

Chokes Mom Son Kills Him in Family Tragedy

A 12 year old boy stabbed and killed his 34 year old father after finding him choking his mother during a domestic dispute. Police investigated as witnesses reported the sever incident in the apartment and street scenes nearby.

New York Raymond Wierzhick Strugsling

Mayor Ear Enright Defeated by John Laxonn in East Grand Forks

In East Grand Forks Minnesota John Lawonn defeated incumbent Ear Enright to win the mayoral seat after a year marked by allegations of misconduct and incompetency against Enright. Lawonn campaigned on reform and public safety.

East Grand Forks Minn Ear Enright John Lawonn Laxonn Incumber Enright

Add Facilities Overlooked By Plant Designers

Oberlin water department adds two taps at ends of the primary settling line to provide cleaning facilities overlooked during the sewer treatment plant design. Superintendent Herman Davis states this adjustment is the first step to address missing facilities.

Oberlin Water Department Herman Davis

Granddaughter of Mrs Blanco Receives as Franciscan Sister

Antoinette N Ni cita 18 granddaughter of Mrs James Blanco 328 South Professor St is welcomed as a Sister in the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of St Francis She takes the name Sister Mary Carmel Rose and studies at Immaculate Conception Novitiate Newton Mass Parents are Mr and Mrs Carl Nicita Syracuse Msgr William Walsh of Our Lady of Pompeii Syracuse helped officiate at the ceremony

Oberlin Antoinette N. Nicita James Blanco South Franciscan Missionary Sisters of St. Francis Miss Nicita Mary Carmel Rose Immaculate Conception Novitiate Newton Mass Carl Nicita Syracuse William Walsh Our Lady of Pompie Church

Oberlin News Roundup and Youth Drinking Concerns

Local column notes teen drinking and driving worries among Oberlin families with one parent’s tip about home sources for alcohol. Urges teens to join older drivers’ safety group Sophisticated Wheels and warns about loss of driving privileges. Also mentions zoning board anger over dentist Ted Wigton’s exception and a City Council tribute to the Oberlin Junior Women for pressuring NYC to repair crossings.

Zoning Board of Appeals Ted Wigton Oberlin New York Central Railroad Ohio Public Utilities ‘Commission PUC Nyc Ripton Village Norman Schmidt

Also Mentioned on This Page

College and Community News Bureau Ted Wood South Pleasant Merle Hanmer East Oberlin Nursery S. Jones Werin Cemings Commission Ok’s Center Program Oberlin Court Oberlin Business Council McDowell Blanco Wayne Goa Wayne Poultry Miner Bess Wayne Resserch Ferm S. Mein Street Obertin Oto BY Ted Wood William Shakespeare King Lear Marrow Dave Goldthorpe James Hogg Commission Oberlin Recreation Commission Council Chambers City Hall ADA Ada ‘C Vine Main Oberlin Amherst Memorial Studio Jackson St Ohio Savi Sue Oberlin Savings Kipton South Amherst Wyemore Feseevk MEMS Feottal
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