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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1956

Page

9

Grand Jury Sets June 19 For Murder Case And 12 Others

Grand jury will convene June 19 to consider 13 criminal cases including a first degree murder charge against Anne Lee Barnes 18 of Surf Road Lorain for shooting her husband John on May 21. Other cases include felonious assault traffic manslaughter larceny and armed robbery with several jurors summoned from Elyria Lorain Oberlin Amherst and Grafton areas.

Agate Anmeine Bruay Anne Lee Barnes Surf Rd RD Lorain John St. Joseph Vespial Fither James Brown Avenue Loren Hlesn Estherville Harve Hammied Howard Beranek Oberlin Desse Purman, Jr James Secon Elyria Willam Wash West River St. Mary Finegan Howe St. Lows McKinles Ave David Hardy John Harrison Butternut Ridge Rd Ralph Steimmetz Center Ridge Re Josephine Gasser Miller Ct Mary Ludwig Donna Bruce Anthony Novar Rose Alten Clara Morrison Clair

Youth Held In Probe Of Theft Try

Robert M. Taggert, 45, of Herbert Hotel, held for investigation after purse snatching attempt against Fern E. Foster, 45, of Lincoln Street. Taxi driver reported a suspect. Taggert denied then confessed to attempting the theft near One Moose Lodge and Hardware Store on Broad Street.

Lorain Robert M. Taggert Herbert Hotel Fern E. Foster Lincoln St Taggert North Broad Fast

Triple Fatal Accident Brings Suit

A Columbus Akron trucking firm and its insurer sue Alberta Reger estate for 1265 damages after a crash at Routes 10 and 74 that killed three Akron residents, including Alberta Reger and her husband Frank, and injured Joan Michalec, Margaret Michalec, and driver Mike Hornyak. The truck involved belonged to Knall Beverage Co Cleveland and caught fire after the collision.

Akron Avon Lake Knall Beverage Co Cleveland Central Mutual Insurance Co Alberta Reger Frank Eva Michalec Joan Michalec Margaret Michalec Mike Hornyak

Snyder Atkinson Lead YMCA Camp Staff in 1956

Snyder and Atkinson named top staff for the Elyria YMCA camp. Ray M. Snyder named camp director and boys physical director with four years on staff. Ace Atkinson, Purdue freshman, becomes program director also with four years experience. Mrs. Ray Snyder to serve as camp mother. Eight-year veteran P. F. Jonnon directed and John Donathan named community boys director plus waterfront duties. Other staff include Craig Cullen crafts director and David Sanford archery supervisor. Open house June 10. pre camp trainings June 9-12. Camp lies one mile from Elyria on the Vermilion River serving up to 450 campers annually.

Ray M. Snyder YMCA Ace Atkinson Purdue University Atkinson Ray Snyder P. F. Jonnon Wille John Donathan New Community Camp Waterfront Craig Cullen David Sanford Jeff Pree Bill Atkinson Tom Senning Paul Crowder Rick Landis Tom Yost Walter Rock Robert Neshett Jim Comstock Elyrians Yost North Ridgeville Neshett Gratton Robert Start Ron Darby Elyria Charles Butts Oberlin George Miraben Don Allen Snider Vermilion River

Graduates Hear Dr Reif at Elyria High Baccalaureate

Elyria High School class of 1936 will hear Dr. Walter F. Reif of St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church as speaker at the baccalaureate tomorrow at 7 in the stadium. The program opens with Pomp and Circumstance. the band directed by William Walters performs.

Walter F. Reif St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Elyria High School William Walters John T. Hansen Salvation Army Corps

W. P. Sippel 73 Dies Cabinet Maker Amherst Native

Walter P. Sippel 73 a longtime Amherst Lumber Co cabinet maker died at his West Ridge Road home. Born July 3 1882 in Amherst he lived on West Ridge Road since 1920. Survived by son Phillip A daughters Mrs Stanley Gatz and Mrs William Papay and sister Mrs William Wagner five grandchildren and other relatives. He belonged to Elyna Eagles Lodge and Jehovahs Witnesses. Friends may call at Surino Carus Funeral Home with services at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Brookdale Cemetery.

Walter P. Sippel Ambherst Lumber Co West Ridge Rd Elyna Amherst Sippel West Ridge Philip A Damzhiers Stanley Gatz William Papay William Wagner Marie Wurst Telegraph Rad Alsesi Elyna Eagles Lodge Jehovah's Witnesses Suriro Carus Brookdale Cemetery

Settlement Cancels Debt in Dies Dayak Case

Probate Judge Harold Ewing approved an $8,000 settlement and the cancellation of a $3,980 debt in the Rudolph Dzyak estate. The Lake Terminal Railroad agreed to cancel the loan tied to Dzyak’s injury while employed there. Adeline Devak, administratrix, oversaw the settlement. Devak died January 29, 19364, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Harold Ewing Rudolph Dzyak Lake Terminal Railroad Adeline Devak Dayak Devak

Dogs and Time Dominate Elyria City Council Agenda

Elyria council meets at 7 30 p m in corner chambers to consider a daytime dog nuisance ordinance creating a part time dog warden and a daylight time proposal. The delay stemmed from legal study as officials note Elyria has effectively used fast time seasonally for years since records show a repealed law once allowed it.

Elyria Corners Elyria

Meinke's Successor Not Named in Elyria Water Dept

Mayor J Grant Keys said there will be no immediate appointment of a permanent chief clerk in Elyria's water department. Edwin Bbert will remain acting chief clerk, possibly to be officially named, while a Civil Service exam will determine Meinke's permanent replacement after Fred A Meinke resigned effective June 8 amid a Civil Service suspension.

Elyria Water Department J. Grant Keys Keys Edwin Bb]bert Aeting Fred A. Meinke Meinke Civil Service Commission

Realistic Elyria budget talks begin next week

Elyria city officials will open the process for preparing the 1937 budget with Great Lakes Naval training talks and a review of department needs. Mayor J Grant Keys said the plan is unrealistically funded, with unknown tax millage, year end balance, and potential increases. Police report show driver DeMoss fell asleep at the wheel, injuring two passengers.

Avon Lake Elyria Great Lakes Aing Center J. Grant Keys Hudson Lake Seven Ae U'Bahart DeVince Keys Ert Ave Cleveland DeMoss St. Joseph Hospital Ralph Bowley Milton Mills N. H David Knight Hedgehog Lane Bradbary

Elyria Native Becomes First Pastor of New St Bridget Parish

The Rev Theodore J Blair a longtime St Charles Borromeo Parish assistant in Parma is named pastor of the new St Bridget Parish carved from St Charles in Parma Ohio. Ordained 1933 by Archbishop Schrembs he previously served at St Cecilia Cleveland and at the Church of the Annunciation Akron. He is the son of Joseph R Blair and Mrs Blair of 617 Dewey Ave.

Theodore J. Blair Elyria St. Agnes Edward F. Hoban Cleveland Br Blair St. Charles Borromeo Parma St. Bridgat St. Charles Farma St. Bridget St Bridget Blair Joseph Schrembs St. Cecila Church

Budget Request As Elyria Police Seek 40 Hour Week

Elyria police plan to renew a 40 hour work week before the 1937 budget adoption after talks with city administration and council. Police Chief James E. Boggs cites Fraternal Order of Police backing and notes current 44 hour weeks. The proposal includes manpower and a 15 to 20 percent wage hike with four extra patrolmen to maintain current protection levels. Fire department hours were cut to 63 from 72 with no raises. firemen seek a 20 percent raise. Mayor J Grant Keys said administration and finance committee will consider the requests.

Ug Luan Elyria Demamis James E. Boggs Order of Police Boggs J. Grant Keys FOP Police Department I Firemen I Keys Council

Regional planning staff oppose rezoning of Swan subdivision oil lots

The regional planning staff recommended denying the petition to rezone two oil lots in the Swan subdivision on Root Road for business use. The regional commission rejected the proposal but may reconsider after building plans for the lots are submitted. A youth, John Xanfield, 16, Rt 57 Grafton, was treated at Memorial Hospital after a bicycle accident and is observed for injuries. no action was taken on the change request.

Regional Commission Swan Root John Xanfield R.D Grafton Elymas Subj Memorial Hospital Marty Tobin Hejerty

New Supply Of Salk Vaccine Due In City

Elyria will receive a free Sal anti polio vaccine shipment next week. Dr H A Robinson says 576 cc will be picked up Wednesday from Cuyahoga Falls district. About 20 percent of 15 year olds and younger may receive doses, with priority unclear. Lorain County to receive 1278 cc as new federal allocation covers one shot per eligible child.

Elyria H. A. Robinson C.c Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Department of Haslth Robinson Lorain County Health Department Adequate Supply International News Service Edwin Dwork Oho Dwork City Health Department Elyna Health Department Norma Carman Depuy Robinson Savi

Union Group in Medina UKs Contract

About 250 employees of the Parmalco at Medina signed a union shop contract adding a nine cent across the board raise. Eugene Martin of Local 173 AFL UAW said the package is worth a 10.3 cent per hour boost. It covers two years and includes a wage re opener, effective June 1, 1957.

Permald Co Medina Eugene Martin AFL United Auto Workers

Elyria Officials Attend State and CIO Conference

Councilman and mayor from Elyria set to join statewide discussion in Columbus on municipal finance issues and attend Detroit conference on automotive industry layoffs. UAW President Walter Reuther extended invites to cities with automotive plants to address unemployment trends and prevention measures.

Elyria Major J. Grant Ohio League of Municipalities Columbus Joseph Cirigliana Detroit United Alto Workers CIO) International Executive Board UAW Walter Reuther

Elyrian Earns Coast Guard Commission at Academy

Elyrian John Richard Ehrmann, 23, was commissioned an ensign in the U S Coast Guard during the 70th commencement at the Coast Guard Academy in New London Connecticut. He is the son of Oscar J Ehrmann of Parma and the late Dorothy Smith Ehrmann, a former Chronicle-Telegram proofreader. The family moved to Cleveland area when he was four.

Elyrian John Richard’ Ehrmann U. S. Coast Guards Coast Guard ‘Academy New London Conn Oscar J. Ehrmann Forest Ave Parma Atrsi Dorothy Smith Ehemann Chronicle-Telegram

County Budgets Grow for 1957 as Requests Rise

County commissioners received three more budgets yesterday totaling needs for 1957 though a complete list remains incomplete. The county home leads with 127 222 in requests up 15 730. salaries climb by 49 074 to fund next year. Other items cover fuel light repairs new equipment and permanent improvements. Recorder budget rises to 59 940 with 9 679 increase. Regional Planning Commission requests 40 044 for 1957 with county share of 25 000 unchanged.

County Recorder Regional Planning Commission

Strike Vote Passed At Lorain Plant

Members of Local 436 AFL International Molders and Foundry Workers Union of American Cruci ble Co in Lorain voted to strike after the contract expired at midnight Thursday. About 80 workers reported for work this morning and may continue to work. International representative Gene Martin said meetings are scheduled next week and workers may walk out if they choose.

AFL- International Molders and Foundry Workers Union American Crucible Co Lorain Gene Martin Martin

New London Man Faces DWI Count

New London resident Frank Adams was sent to the grand jury by Mayor Burton Rhoads after pleading innocent to driving while intoxicated. Adams, arrested Sunday after his car crash on Fayette Road, is held in Huron County Jail awaiting a probation violation hearing. Judge Don J. Young notes the case involves a prior non support charge from August and a February probation order violation.

Honor EDCHS Student Gets Clerk's Post

Betty Yunker of Grafton Road graduates from Elyria District Catholic High School tomorrow and begins work today as clerk to serve the street recreation and park departments in a new city post. The position, created by council, pays 2406 dollars yearly. She also received the Danforth Foundation Certificate as outstanding senior girl.

Betty Yunker Grafton Rd Elyria City of Miss Yunker Esterday Danforth Foundation

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Clerk of Courts Reif Walter FE. Reif W. P. Sippel Ewing Audivver Ellsworth Alheil Tireetor Mich Lotka Ithem James R. Keith Keith Broad St James Boggs Polie Russell Paine Loram County Planning Commission Is Eaccu Sture Sesterdas Ridgeville Payne New Parish the Chronicle- Telegram Ohio Jhange Robert DeMoss Sialf Boy Union Group Coast Guard Dwi
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