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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1971
Page
7
Two obituary notices record the deaths of Guy P. Libby at 90 in Amherst and Lloyd McCoy at 56 in Elyria. Libby formerly worked for Lake Terminal Railroad and leaves a large family, with services at Garland Funeral Home and burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. McCoy, born in Congo Ohio, lived in Elyria 30 years and worked at Bendix Westinghouse. services at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with burial in Brookdale Cemetery.
Earl M. Rogers 20 of Parsons Road Grafton dies from burns after propane truck explosion. A graveside service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Douglas Cemetery Ivydale W Va. Survived by a sister Mrs James Lang of Warren. Funeral arrangements handled by Russell D Fulton Funeral Home Grafton and Wilson Funeral Home Clay. Friends may pay respects tonight. Casket to remain closed.
Clifford Edwards known as Jiminy Cricket and Ukelele Ike died at 76 after a long decline. He passed Saturday as a welfare patient at Virgil Convalescent Hospital Hollywood, with remains unclaimed. In 1940 he voiced Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio and sang When You Wish Upon a Star.
Mrs Ethel Robinson 89 of 310 East Ave died yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a week long illness. Born in Cleveland she lived in Elyria 65 years and was a longtime member of Washington Avenue Christian Church. Survived by husband Sam H. who died in May 1956, two daughters Irene Higgins Eva Powell a son Donald seven grandchildren 17 great grandchildren a great great granddaughter one sister Bertha Dobney and one brother Clyde Walrath. Funeral at Wainwright Funeral Home with burial at Sunset Memorial Park North Olmsted. Memorials to Washington Avenue Christian Church memorial fund.
Obituaries list multiple locals including Harry W Wagner 68 of Wellington Mrs Alois Caroline 80 of Lorain Michele 75 of Lorain and Surviving relatives. Services and visitations scheduled at First Congregational United Church of Christ Wainwright Reichlin-Coaley and Reidy-Scanlan funeral homes with burials at Elmwood and Calvary Cemeteries. Continuous timelines outline visit hours and funeral times across July.
Elyria police report 28 year old Philip I. Olsen was treated and released at Elyria Memorial Hospital for cuts to both legs after his motorcycle was hit by a car driven by James A. Gallagher 34 who was pulling out of a private driveway on Abbe Road. Gallagher was cited for failure to yield. Minor motorcycle damage noted.
Lorain moves to add pools at Central Park and Longfellow Park after Oakwood’s success. The Parks and Recreation Committee recommends applying for 50 50 federal Land and Water Conservation Act funds, with Benedict drafting the application. If approved the city would finance $205000 for both pools, repaid by federal aid.
Three airmen including Sgt James Crawford of Framingham and AICs John Tomhave of Haledon and Charles Wells of Dayton were found guilty of disobeying orders to carry weapons on guard duty at Phu Cat Vietnam. They received six months in jail and dishonorable discharges and plan immediate appeals.
Spencer council approved raises for village officials elected in November. The mayor’s salary rises from 750 to 900 dollars annually, while the clerk treasurer will earn 2000 dollars. Board of Public Affairs members get 150 dollars, and council members 150 dollars. two board terms, held by Tom Ramey and Marion Difford, expired this year. Water and sewer billings switch to a monthly basis. Mayor Donald Brouse will not seek re election.
Elyria's first ROSE project collected just under a ton of glass metal and cans yesterday. About 15 students from Elyria High Elyria Catholic High and Lorain County Community College organized pickups with a city truck and plan weekly drives through summer.
A four unit apartment building at 323 22nd St was hit by two fires within six hours. The first blaze started around 7 p.m when a space heater ignited as the owner Moses Crisp turned a heater valve. Firemen then fought a second fire at 1 a.m in an upstairs bathroom ceiling from an electrical short. Fireman Ian Tremaine, 35, suffered a cut finger and was treated at St Joseph Hospital.
Spencer report states two Black River School District board members will not seek re election. Donald Wandel of Sullivan and William Snoddy of Albion have each served two terms, with Wandel having filled an unexpired term before joining the board.
Lorain County Community College schedules late registration from Monday through Wednesday for the second summer session. Admissions director Timothy V. Boylan notes hours 9 to 11 a.m. 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday with limited hours Wednesday. Classes begin Monday.
Richland Hospital at Mansfield will end its contract with Lorain County for tuberculosis patient care effective October 1. The facility is closing as a tuberculosis hospital and will run a TB clinic similar to Lorain County’s model after Pleasant View’s 1967 shutdown. Six county patients are currently housed there. arrangements must be made with another TB hospital to continue county care.
A son to Mr and Mrs George Riggins 747 W 16th St A daughter to Mr and Mrs Steven Schuster RD 1 Oberlin Also listed are Al Holny 5000 O Neil Blvd Lorain Bruce Black 570 National Dr Grafton highlighting newborns and residences
A list of residents and newborns includes ALICEA at 1716 Nichols Ave, WHITE at 600 Lake Breeze Rd, BOYD at Wakeman RD 1 Box 119, WORK at 1339 Washington Ave, LEON at 2953 E 29th, and a son born to Mr and Mrs Julio Lopez at 1537 E 31st Ct on Wednesday.
Local notice lists Oberlin Allen on Friday, with James Terry of 9 E Vine St and Richard McQuate at 113 South St Wellington referenced in the readable fragment.
West Virginia authorities postponed until Monday their trip to Lorain County to question a 17 year old Lorain youth suspected in the armed robbery of 2 bank tellers in Middletown West Virginia. The youth remains in the Lorain detention home awaiting questioning and the bank teller must accompany investigators to Middletown to avoid closing the bank.
A meeting planned to discuss what the city income tax office may release about a tax record failed to occur when City Solicitor John Hritsko did not appear. Hritsko said 1968 taxes were unpaid but has since paid them. 1970 taxes are paid. Patrick McNulty withheld details citing legal limits.
Elyria’s water and sewers committee proposed a 12 inch waterline costing 80000 extending from Clark and Winckles streets to Cleveland Street and west to the Perry County area. The project would supplement existing 4 and 6 inch lines and serve Elyria Manufacturing Co and Manatrol Division Parker Hanison Corp. The plan moves to the finance committee before city council discussion. The panel also reviewed a ditch-cleaning list from the city engineer and will submit it to councilmen to gauge ward residents’ willingness to pay.
Avon council president Donald L. Hubbard announced he has filed petitions to run for mayor. A 1967 council member from Ward I, Hubbard has chaired the Properties Committee and led sewer and waste treatment talks with state and regional bodies. He and his wife Edna live with their three children at 3348 Stoney Ridge Road.
Apollo 15 countdown progresses toward Monday launch from Cape Kennedy. Crews work on the commandship lunar module and install a protective fiberglass cover. Saturn 5 prep largely complete with final hours focusing on booster as 800000 gallons of propellants are loaded.
A total of 377 dollars in cash was stolen from members of the Oberlin Music Theater cast during La Traviata last night as players were on stage. Police and Oberlin College Security Police are investigating. Four individuals reported the loss at about 11 30 p.m.
Mrs. Frank Provoznik of 8577 Lake Ave received a 50-year gold pin for 50 years of membership in the North Elyria Grange 2304. Lorain County Grange Deputy Leon Ives presented the pin during a ceremony at the Grange Hall.
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