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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

12

Chairman Names UF Advisors

Dexter S. Kimball Jr. names two committees for The United Fund of Elyria. AM Be Whitman co chairs the fact finding panel to build an initial trustee board of 51 and reports within 30 days. Al Rosenau heads a panel to negotiate with agencies. members include Harley Reese Earl Bell and Mrs. Richard Horan. Incorporation papers are being filed.

Dexter S. Kimball Jr United Fund of Elyria Am.be. Whitman Kimball United Fund Whitman Ben Golecen Jack Hannaford William Camp Clarence Steller al Rosenau Harley Reese Earl Bell Richard Horan

Four Minor Accidents Reported by Ohio Patrol In County

Ohio State Highway Patrol logged four incidents yesterday in the county with no injuries and minor damage. In Lorain, Steve J. Stetak 59 was cited for failure to yield when his left turn into Adam Hobbs 37 caused a collision on Elyria Ave north of Rt 254 at 2 55 p.m. Obi Phillips 36 and Verman Portman 71 had a rear end on Rt 113 two miles west of Elyria at 1 p.m. Albert H. Popp 60 of Wisconsin struck Walter C. Wendi by turning into a motel and crossing into oncoming traffic at Rt 20 and Rt 58 at 7 45 p.m. Luther W. McConnell 74 of Wellington started a left then veered and hit Louis Uhler 61 of Detroit on Rt 48 west of Wellington yesterday afternoon.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Steve J. Stetak Elyria Ave Lorain Adam Hobbs Kew Gardens Rt. 254 Obi Phillips Gilford Rd Amherst Verman Portman Vermilion Rd R.D Rt. 113 Elyria State Patrol Port Albert H. Popp Waukesha Wisc Walter C. Wendi Cleveland Heights Luther W. McConnell R.D. 1 Wellington Rt. 48 McConnell Louis Uhler Detroit Uhler

Penfield School Consolidation Challenge Faces Board Delay

Lorain County School Board may ignore Penfield Township consolidation challenge until after the July 7 regular meeting. Penfield Director Tom West sent the challenge to Clarence Brush, who plans to discuss it at the next session. Brush supports a possible nonbinding special vote to gauge township sentiment on consolidation with Wellington or with Carlisle LaGrange, while opposing a rushed district creation without remonstrance.

County Penfield Penfield Township Lorain County Clarence Brush Eaton Tom West Brush West Carlisle-LaGrange Wellington la Grange Belcomes Brushi

Park Pool Opens Wednesday With Weekend Fees Set

The Cascade Park pool will open next Wednesday with Sunday and holiday fees. Vernon Bell of the Elyda Park Commission says hours Monday through Saturday are free, with charges on Sundays and holidays: 50 cents for adults over 16, 26 cents for ages 6 to 16, and none for under six. It will operate through Labor Day if weather permits, with four guards on duty and nightly closing when dark. The Kiwanis Club will sponsor a June 19 dedication for a new filter system.

Cascade Park Faes Vernon Bell Elyda Park Coromission Bell Elyria Kiwanis Club

Deaths in Lorain: Drymalyk and Pochurek

Zenon Drymalyk 74 of 2520 East 32nd St died at St Joseph Hospital at 4 a.m. after a three day illness. Andrew C. Pochurek 60 of 2124 Oberlin Ave died at 10:45 p.m. yesterday from a heart attack at National Tube Co where he worked as a crane man. He had lived in Lorain all his life and served in the Austrian Army and Ukrainian Army. He leaves a wife Helen, three daughters, five sisters, five brothers and four grandchildren. Body at Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home with services pending.

Lorain Zenon Drymalyk East 32Nd St St. Joseph Hospital Mn Timimantle Dide Tenetenn Andrew C. Pochurek Oberlin Ave National Tube Co National Helen Margaret Urszuly Edith Pongracz Lo-army St. Rain Betty Lolfer San Dusty Emma Niesen Amherst Mary Pochurek Anna Engish Pauline Waghola Orr Portsmouth George Steve Solon John Cleveland Albert Oregon Joseph Pennsylvania Reichlin-Cooley

Clapp Named Elyria IOOF Noble Grand

Harold Clapp elected noble grand of Elyria IOOF for six months, with Arthur Barnes as vice grand. Full-year terms went to A. C. Miller, Verne Schubert, E. A. Thompson, Tom Robinson, and C. R. Whantar. Lorain death notice for Alberta Robinson, longtime resident, member of Salvation Army and Home League. Upcoming IOOF and Rebekah events include initiatory degree for two candidates and a basket picnic.

Harold Clapp Elyria Temple Arthur Barnes A. C. Miller Verne Schubert E. A. Thompson Tom Robinson C. R. Whantar Anntain Gree Teant Henry Hhlyr Odd Fellows Hilda Robinson Lavana Rebekahs Salvation Elywoods Whal Army Patriarchia Northwest

Obituary notices for Mrs. Caroline Vaughan and Mrs. Irene Mertz

Mrs. Caroline L. Vaughan 88 of LM South Abbe Rd died at Rebel Rest Home. Born in Germany Jan 17 1867 she came to the US at age two and lived in Amherst Lorain County with surviving daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 pm Sudro Curtis Funeral Home Rev Walter Reif officiating burial Westwood Oberlin. Mrs Irene Mertz daughter of John died 1928. Funeral Friday 2 pm from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home burial Westwood Oberlin.

Caroline L. Vaughan LM South Abbe Rd Rebel Rest Vaughan Germany United States Amherst William Kuss Lorain County St Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church of George Bauer Covington Ky Lela Pember Elyria Emma Meinke Elyrria Mary Bladowski Hannah Cendroski Loraine Tena Higgins Arizona John Irene Mertz Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home Walter Reif St. Paul Evangelical and Reform Church Westwood Cemetery Oberlin

Highway bid above state cost guess in Clarksfield

A. J. Baltes Construction of Norwalk faces slim chances for a Rt. 18 widening contract in Clarksfield and Brighton Townships. The state estimate was 632800 with Baltes bidding 658234 for 5 miles of work including a Vermilion River bridge. Elyria police investigate a theft of 120 from a home.

A. J.baltes Construction Co Norwalk Clarksfield Brighton State Elyria the Bales Co Andrew €. Flaherty Beverly Rt. 18 The Flaherty Balleslstairs Vermilion River Baltes

Walkout Averted At GM Plant By Unidentified Pickets

Police dispersed about 10 pickets who returned to the Lorain GM plant morning after being ordered to leave. Officials say the group was not part of any UAW local and wore nonstandard badges. UAW Cleveland leaders warned against wildcat walkouts during ongoing negotiations.

J. BE. Boggs Lorain Alade Aeokra Anerorceriarl Carr UAW Cleveland Ford

Elyria Youth Heroism Case Tended For Medal

Cpl J G Kark of the State Highway Patrol leads an investigation into the rescue by Robert Fitch of two nephews from a burning Antrim Rd home. Fitch is recommended for the Young American Medal for Heroism, with Governor Lausche to receive full data later this week.

Elyria Area Cpl J. G. Kark District State Highway Patrol Massillon Robert Fitch Antrim Rd Fitch Elyria Ave Chronicle- Telegram Frank J. Lausche State Patrol Cleveland Kark Fisher Body Coit Parma Chevrolet Gov Euclid Fisherjennor Lausche U.S. District Attorney's Office Elyria James Dittmer Dittmer

Subcommittee to be picked by Thursday Burger says

Burger stated the subcommittee will be selected by Thursday and its members will convene to review the initial step.

Burger

Hospital Staff Honors Miss Caroline Foley at Elyria Memorial

Miss Caroline Foley received a tribute dinner at Elyria Memorial Hospital to honor her 47 years as an educator for handicapped children. The event, attended by about 50 coworkers, praised her four decades leading Gates Hospital for Crippled Children. Dr. Heyman Dr. Gottfried and Harold A Zealley spoke, noting Foley as a dedicated teacher and friend to children.

Gates Hospital Caroline L. Foley Elyria Memorial Hospital Harold A. Zealley Miss Foley Gates Hospital For Elyria Memorial Treva Appleton Hospital Charles H. Heyman Cleveland Franklin Gottfried Elyria Zealley James A. Hewitt Crippled Children’s

Courthouse News Divorce and injury suits filed nationwide

Courthouse notices show Lucille Grega seeking quiet title and divorce from Andrew on neglect grounds after a 1948 marriage, Gene Johnson suing for neglect in Amherst, a Theron Burnett case for $10,000 after a June 20, 1954 assault near Oberlin, and Adaline Shamel seeking alimony from John for neglect and cruelty from a 1946 marriage. Additional actions include Grace Huffman suing James for neglect and cruelty from 1952, Milad Inc. named in a Milad suit, and Ann Margaret Renkel granted a divorce from Carl on neglect with property awards per Judge Pincura.

Lucille Grega Root Rd Northherst Amhers' Hidgeville Andrew Adaline Shamel Sheriff Sr John Ym Grace ‘Huffman Adelbert St James Medina Margaret Renkel 20Th St Lorain Carl Pincura

Boy, 3, Hurt In Fall From Moving Auto

Three year old Charles Hell, son of Samuel Hall of 705 32nd St Lorain, was treated at St Joseph Hospital Lorain for head and limb abrasions after falling from his father's moving car on Elyria Ave near Route 254. The father told sheriff's deputies the child opened the rear door while they were driving.

Charles Hell Samuel Hall St. Lo Irain St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Elytia Ave Rt. 254 Sheriff's Deputies

Man Ties Self To Car Wheel Despair Drives Elyria Man

A 32 year old Elyria resident, recently displaced after arriving in the country less than three years ago, attempted suicide by letting a car roll over him. He was found under the car in a driveway after threatening self harm earlier. He was hospitalized for treatment and observation.

Elyria Elyria Memorial Hospital

Fisher Body plant strike closes Cincinnati factory again

Jaic Lucauay reports a wildcat strike shut the Fisher Body plant in Cincinnati last night and briefly reopened this morning before closing again. The Chevrolet plant nearby halted operations for lack of parts from Fisher Body affecting about 4,000 workers. Some Cleveland workers say the walkouts protest Sunday extension of the GM contract, which was to expire at midnight.

Jaic Lucauay Fisher Body Cincinnati Wildcat Chevrolet Cleveland

Olsen Merger Rumor Said Premature In Elyria and York

Reports of a possible merger between Elyria's C. A. Olsen Mfg Co and York Mfg Co of York PA were described as premature. An unidentified spokesman for York admitted talks were held while Olsen officials declined comment citing unknown source. Both firms operate under a working agreement, with Olsen installing York air conditioning units and York installing Olsen heating units in furnaces.

Elyria C. A. Olsen Mfg. Co York Mfg. Co York Melvin Monagon Antrim Rd Martha Washington Phila- Aves Lokal Delphia Olsen

Pike project engineer sues Lombardo Brothers for breach

Paul Strave of Frackville Pa filed suit against the Lombardo Brothers at Cleveland for 8000 alleging violation of a five year 100 a week turnpike contract. He says after six weeks he was discharged and seeks damages. In a separate crash two passengers in a truck were treated for injuries after a collision with a car driven by Donald Krafezinski. He was cited for failing to have his car under control.

Paul Strave Frackville American Anaconda Copper Lombardo Brothers Cor Avco Struction Co Cleveland Bendix Aviation Lorain County Citres Service Lombardos al- Cleveland Columbia Gas Central Ohio Edison Ohio Oil TL Penna. R. R Republic Steel Engies Jauva OM James Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Phillip Russo Ohic Aay Denise Texas Company Toledo Edison Elyria U. S. Steel Memorial Hospital Warner Brothers Westinghouse Woolworth Co Donald Krafezinski West Bridge St West Ave 12Th St Krafezinski

Lorain County Vets Relief Commission Budgets for 1956

The Lorain County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission filed its 1956 budget with county commissioners requesting a $70,000 relief fund, the same as this year. It seeks $21,000 for office staff, $3,500 for office expenses, while commissioners set compensation for members, which totaled $3,900 this year, with no decision yet for next year.

Lorain County

Pinball Law Proposed As Precautionary Move

Elytia Police Chief J B Boggs seeks legislation banning pinball machines as a precautionary measure not due to current activity in Elstis. He told City Council on Monday night that there is good cooperation now, but a tight ordinance would keep machines out. Council has taken the request under consideration.

Elytia J.B. Boggs Elstis Boggs

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UF Advisors Sudro-Curtis Ambulance Vgnn Ine Japuse Ukrainian Catholic Church Maria Volodymyr Szewczyl Lurain Roman Hieronia Ukraine John R. Devin Funneral St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Vladimir Pellich Calvary Cemetery Parastas E. Gray Linney Ward Wycliffe Ave Roanoke Linney Rachel Fay Linney Jefferson Hospital Richmond Evergreen Cemetery Tnl Death Records Zenon Deymalyk Clapp Mrs Alberta Robinson Robinson Rollarena Joer Bleek ATG David Boby Reichlin-Coal‘ey Virgina Carey Salvation Army Elmwood Cemetery IMRS Caroline Foley Courthouse News Gene Johnson Lynn Rd Wert Jore Westerville Theron Burnett Grafton Rd Willie Isom Follette St Cosmo Mill Pike Vets Relief Commission City Council Capitol Lana Turner the Prodigal Tomow.—John Wayne the Sea Chase Rivoli Chronicle Telegram Adgtese Pierre R. Smith & Company Midwest Stock Exchange ACT Newsrark
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