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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1970
Page
8
Obituaries report the deaths of Barbara Chahy 80 of Sheffield Township at St Joseph Hospital after a brief illness with survivors including three sons two daughters and six grandchildren. Also noted are the deaths of Shirley Ann Witte 39 of Amherst and Jack Morris 75 of Lorain with funeral arrangements and church affiliations listed for each.
Death notices span Hutchison Phillips Chaney Thomas and others, detailing ages birthplaces and last residences. Survivors include children grandchildren and siblings with service schedules at Oberlin and nearby towns, funeral homes handling arrangements and interments set in local cemeteries.
Theodore A. Gagen 65 of 1014 West Ave. died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a yearlong illness. He was born February 1, 1905 in Elyria, lifelong resident, retired from American Ship Building Co. He was an Eagles Lodge member and life member of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers Union, president of Local No. 7%. Survived by wife Emilie M. Whitacre Gagen, three daughters Vivian Madsen, Beatrice Yost, Dorothy Marsha, one son James E. Martin, 15 grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers. Funeral 3 p.m. with Sodro-Curtis Gene Collings officiating. burial in Brookdale Cemetery. Funeral home hours tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.
The family of the late Bertha F Randolph express sincere thanks for comforting sympathy dinners and assistance during the illness and death of their beloved great aunt Special thanks are due to the pastor and congregation of Ashore United Methodist Church for special services rendered Her Jamis
Lewis B. Scutt, 80, retired Lorain auto parts dealer, died at 2:41 a.m. in Oak Hills Nursing Home after a long illness. He lived in Amherst, was a World War I veteran, and helped found Conn and Scutt Co. of Lorain in 1923. Surviving are his wife Enid, two sons, a sister, a brother, and five grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at Reichlin Cooley Funeral Home, Lorain, with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park.
A $25,000 truck tractor and several tires and rims were reported stolen from Heisier's Truck and Equipment Co on Lorain Boulevard. A company official found the new tractor missing after burglars entered through a garage window and fled through a south side door. Police say tires and rims valued at $3,360 were also taken.
Four of the seven Lorain County Airport Authority members met in executive session at the Oberlin Inn yesterday to discuss problems and seek solutions. Harold West said the meeting, planned before Robert Harding resigned, focused on a proposed contract with Andrew Ortner Jr. of Wakeman for airport operation and on possible contracting options as county funds were not promised. Present were Dr. Minnillo David Dewey and Warren Finkel. absent were Harding Cyril Dalton and Carl Nielsen.
Mayor Leonard P Reichlin Norm Failing and Ted Valassis conduct a round robin shift of city offices this week. Failing moves from Court and Second streets to 110 Middle Avenue while Reichlin moves into Failing’s former space. Valassis will relocate to Reichlin’s office and the trustees’ office may be taken for police use at Elyria City Hall.
A reader recalls numerous individuals by name with affiliations and ages, noting a recent Europe tour and a gift ballpoint pen from Mrs Margaret Botamer. The entry includes translator clues for inscriptions and personal details about Ingrid Hurst and Mauermann family, plus Hurst’s Elyria address and children.
Ohio weekend traffic toll climbs to at least 30 deaths with multiple fatal crashes. On Rt 166 two cars collided near Rock Creek, killing five people including Gertrude Lynn Doris Malmsberry Mildred Summers Laird Hanna and Edwin Bates Jr. Others injured critically. Driver Arbert Summers and Ada Summers were hospitalized in critical condition.
A 19 year old Akron woman Jean Hetzel died from injuries after the car she rode in rear ended a stopped vehicle on Route 42 near Lodi. The other occupants, including Anthony Russo 24 and Verna Peachey 50, suffered head injuries and bruises. The other driver Fannie Kauffman 66 and Mary Miller 78 were treated and released with Kauffman cited for parking on the pavement.
DETROIT AP reports a federal study warns Lake Erie is severely polluted, putting the lake’s fishery at risk. Dr. Wilbur L. Hartman of the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries warns without immediate action walleye declines, bad perch, more low value fish, rising fish kills, algae blooms, and oxygen depletion threaten water quality and users.
Five Clevelanders aboard a cruiser nearly collapsed from carbon monoxide fumes released by a faulty exhaust system. They steered to Captain Nick's Marina and were rushed to St Joseph Hospital by rescue squads, all treated and released. Victims named: Bertha Brahn, Dian Jablonski, Anne Atko, Virginia Stalzer, and Alice Berovsek.
A Bedford man, Paul L. Keiper aged 49, was found with a 12 gauge sawed off shotgun at his side behind a Columbia Township friend’s garage. Deputies say he was despondent and left a suicide note in his car. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lorain County coroner.
A son to Mr and Mrs Charles Santoro 160 Clinton Ave Lovell Dummitt 500 Denison Ave Charles Burkett Jr 231 Franklin Ave a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Knechtges 544 Harvard Ave a son to Mr and Mrs John Schneider 258 West Hilliard Dr Robert G Schooley 1865 East 42nd St Elyria Division offices of Columbia Gas of Ohio reopened after more than two months of repairs at 216 Third St cost 20000 dollars ground under lower floor had heaved customers paid bills at Elyria Savings and Trust Bank. now pay at gas office.
Allen Memorial William Peasley and several residents are named with addresses including 167 B Ear-B Trailer Park Amherst, 78 South Professor Oberlin, 3506 Abbe Lorain, RD 1 Wellington, and 10 South Prospect Oberlin. Names include John Perry David Searles Robert Porter Glenn Hodge and others in a memorial context.
Golden Nugget on 651 Broadway cited by liquor enforcement agents for conduct as a girl dancer made lewd gestures over the weekend. Cleveland chief Thomas J. Domihak commented on the enforcement action.
Ohio lawmakers return to the Capitol to sign measures passed before adjournment. Gov. Rhodes could veto. lawmakers may be recalled to seek overrides. The campus disorder bill and others would impose first time marijuana misdemeanors, boost criminal ID powers, set a two year moratorium on Lake Erie drilling, and expand pesticide licensing and trustee powers during campus disruptions.
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