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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1956

Page

15

Parade To Climax Legion District Meet In Elyria

About 500 Legionnaires will gather in Elyria for the Fifth District American Legion Little Convention with a 3 p.m. parade The post 12 host committee includes Foster Dirlam district commander and Melvin Harper convention chairman Activities include a business session at Ely School and an officers election Parade units from multiple posts will march from Lodi Street to Ohio Street and assemble near the post home District officers include acting Sergeant at arms Larry Holmes and Judge Advocate Date Hyman.

Elyria American Legion Climax American Legion Post 12 Foster P. (Peet) Dirlam Wii Larry HL Holmes Date Hyman Holmes Ip Melvun Harper Loch Broad St Washington Ave Ohio St Ray Snyder Charles Gremiser W. O. McClellan McClellah Holmes H.C. Borchers Kenneth Vietzen R. D. Wise Melvin McGonald

Wellington youth survives crash after car overturns on Rt 38

Charles D. Springer, 17, of Wellington, was injured when his northbound car left Rt 38, overturned, and was treated at Allen Hospital. Finley J. Bennett, 18, of New London, was cited for reckless driving after driving through the scene and nearly striking motorists and a person with a baby. he paid $30 fine plus costs in Wellington Mayor's Court.

Wellington New London Charles D. Springer R.D. 4 Rt. 38 Allen Hospital Oberlin Finley J. Bennett R.D. 3 Bennett

Woman struck by boyfriend's car in Sheffield Lake

A 44 year old Edgewater Drive woman, Jenni M Armbuster, was injured at 3 40 a m when Victor Girard of Cleveland backed a car into her after an argument. She was treated at St Joseph Hospital for cuts to her head and right wrist and released. Police say Girard did not stop and Armbuster planned to file charges.

Sheffield Lake Edgewater Dr Jennie M. Armbuster Victor Girard Cleveland Girard

Man Wounded in Accidental Gun Fire in Lorain

George Gonzalez, 34, of 1691 East 29th Street, was shot in the left hand while attempting to unload a pistol his brother Enrique bought two days earlier. The Astra Model 2006 .22 caliber gun discharged as Gonzalez tried to remove a cartridge. He was treated at St. Joseph Hospital and released.

Lorain George Gonzalez East 29Th St Enrique St. Joseph Hospital Gonzalez

In Memoriam for Arthur Lat tiz and Family

In Memoriam notes mark Arthur Lat tiz who passed away two years ago on June 9 and remember a beloved father husband and friend. The message expresses love from his wife children and grandchildren and honors a missing partner as a constant companion. A sister and other relatives also send distance condolences and acknowledge love and loss.

Arthur Lattiz Gane Penson

Theft spree hits tavern and homes in sheriff report

One burglary and illegal entry plus two money thefts from homes were reported. Frank Daub’s tavern on Oberlin Road lost 23 cases of beer 2 cases of wine and cash totaling 225 after a window was broken. Patton’s grocery was entered by prying a padlock but cash and cigaret machine losses were limited. Charles Jackson had 195 stolen from his pants pocket while his wife found the door open at 5 50 pm. Curtis Barn Novak Gr ton Gr ton area reported 58 stolen from a desk and 140 Gourton premium coupons.

Sheriff's Department Frank Daub Oberlin Fd Daub Patton Omaha Ave Loran Charles Jackson Luvena Curtis Barn Novak Rd

Area Hospital News Births Across Several Cities

A long list of births reported for families including Roy Hollenrott in LaGrange, James Fogivano in Cleveland, Hubert Whitacre, and Willard Sayers in Grafton, with numerous other families named by city and street. The notice records newborn daughters and sons for many residents of Elyria, Lorain, Avon Lake, North Olmsted, and surrounding areas.

Roy Hollenrott LaGrange James Fogivano Garfield Ave Hubert Whitacre Coronado Ci Willard Sayers Grafton

Kipton Residents Host Open House for Anniversary Family

Kipton residents honored Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Braun on their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house and buffet luncheon attended by guests from Elyria Oberlin Wellington Henrietta Vermilion South Amherst Sandusky and Monroeville. Arthur Erickson of Monroeville served as best man at the Seimbach wedding June 2 1931 in Spalding Nebraska.

Kipton Harold Leimbach Raymond Braun Elyria Oberlin Wellington Henrietta Vermilion South Amherst Sandusky Monroeville Tumong Arthur Erick Sor Monroeville Josepa Spalding Neb Esther Bromley Toby Lotain

Amherst Hospital Social Directory Fragment

Fragmentary list shows residents and addresses tied to Amherst Hospital and South Amherst locations. Names include Mrs. Howard Pinson, Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. Edith Tutton, Frank Simpson, with street and hotel references in Lorain and Buckeye area.

Howard Pinson West Lorain John Miller St. St. Lorain Edith Tutton Jackson St

Northwest Encampment Plans Fish Fry

The Northwest Encampment met to plan a fish fry for the near future. Fred Aebe presided with Walter Sandrock assisting. next meeting is June 22. Memorial services for the I C O F and St Clair Pike Obekah Lodge are set for 3 p.m. Tuesday, with the IOOF meeting moved up to 1 97 p.m. due to the program.

Fred Aebe Walter Sandrock St. Clair Pyibekah Lodge O. F

Licenses Issued To Local Tradesmen And Homeowners

Robert Reinhart a 20 Wallace Blvd Ridgeville carpenter and Delia Foy 18 of 31836 Gabley Rd IAtmeted Fade Walter Adams 25 of 1640 East 2th St Lorain fitter and Margaret Graham 1 of 42 West 11th St Terain granted licenses in a local records brief listing names ages and addresses for trades and home projects.

Robert Reinhart Wallace Blvd Ridgeville Carpenter, and Delia Foy Gabley Rd Walter Adams Lorain, Fitter Margaret Graham Terain

Courthouse notices detail multiple divorce and alimony suits

In Lorain and nearby towns several filings show alimony requests, divorces and custody rulings. Notable actions include Mildred Woodcock seeking divorce on neglect grounds. Margaret Faulhaber granted divorce on neglect and cruelty with custody and support. Others involve dismissals, court-ordered support, and partition suits among residents including Elyria Lorain and Vermilion.

Margaret Faulhaber Palm Ave Lorain James Smythe Norma Kay Camden Ave Eddie Alice Winsick Morgan St Jenin Etna Georges

Rev Olson Named Church PR Director in National Association

Pastor Joe Olson of the Church of the Nazarene was appointed director of relations for the NEHA at its 8th annual meeting in Cleveland. The unpaid post oversees communications. NEHA gathers delegates from 14 denominations totaling about half a million members.

Joe Olson Nationalest Association Minnneapolis Tke Church of the Nazarene

Elyria Court News Details Guilty Pleas and Fines

Edward H. Lacey of 1326 West Rover Street pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 15 dollars and costs. Lennié Bloomfield, 33, of Elyria changed his plea to guilty on a charge of Hor of the Ohio State alumni magazine driving without a license. fined 350 dollars and costs with 40 dollars suspended. Olson in Wellington begins third year as pastor. John Stevens in Kansas City handling press relations. Bond forfeited for a June 26 hearing.

Edward H. Lacey West Rover R. D Elyria Inland Quilty Ohio State Maga J Lane News-I GOP Columbus

Death notices and burial details from local obituary notes

Ward died after months of illness at 226 Princeton Ave. He was a retired farmer and highway foreman born in Pittsfield. Surviving son Wilburn Ward of Albuquerque and daughter, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 3 p.m. Harold Dicken Funeral Home with Dr. Earl R. Hendey officiating. Friends may call tonight 7–9 and tomorrow 2–5 and 7–9. Also listed is Mrs. Lucy C. Weller who died at Elyria Memorial Hospital, survived by cousins. services Monday 1:30 p.m. at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home, burial Ridgelawn Cemetery. Separate item notes a license violation against Rose Tokar. Wellington Nazarene Church relocation and license issues noted.

Harold Dicken Surtal Poul Westwood Cemet Overlin Earl R. Hendey The Methodists Church Tod Britton Lero Lucy C. Weller Wesley Weller Elyria Memorial Hospital Weller West River Rd Elyria Phebe Mathes Theresa Swiger Elsria Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Fred E. Ulrich Lake Ave Cauren Ridgelawn Cemetery Penfield Maud L. Gates Blair Pierce Pierce Lave James Cleveland al Bert May Eall Norton- Andrew's Wellington John Bruce Penfield United Church Lorain Wellington Green St. Joseph Hospital Lipinboet Thelma Bonilla Mattig Seymores Shorty Sey Imores Bonil iWest Ave Casipe

Island Rd paving planned by Lorain County commissioners

Lorain County commissioners arranged contract and state highway department plans to widen and pave 3.34 miles of Island Rd between routes 8 and 9 as a federal aid secondary road. County share estimated at 106,300, about half of total cost.

Lorain County State Highway Department Island Ra Rts

Woman Attacked By Driver Escapes With Injuries

Mrs Sophie Jaffe of 210 High St was attacked by a man who offered to drive her home from a truck stop. She leaped from the car on LaGrange Rd near Rt 10 to escape advances and was taken to Jin Evin Memorial Hospital with facial injuries. Her condition is listed as satisfactory.

Sophie Jaffe High St Jin Evin Memorial Hospital Steve's Place Oberlin Jaie Sad Earl Aaa LaGrange Rd Rt. 10

Bus Fare Boost for Vacation Season in Elyria

Mayor D Grant Keys announced a fare change with Lorain City Lines: school children over 12 will pay the regular 15 cent adult fare during vacation. The agreement had set a 10 cent rate only during school hours and begins once school ends per the contract terms.

Elyria D. Grant Keys Keys Lorain City Lines

Obituary Notices From Wellington Area Distressed by Deaths

Nina E Wright 68 of 36 East Lorain Street Oberlin died at Alien Hospital after a week of illness. Survivors include daughter June Wright of Oberlin. Funeral arrangements by Cowling Stang incomplete. Joseph F Babitt 78 retired fruit farmer Wellington died at home after a two year illness. Survived by wife Katie, a daughter Gertrude Heifner, three sons, a foster son, two grandsons, three great grandchildren, and two siblings. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Martha F Rolfe 45 of 123 Hamilton Street Wellington died at St Joseph Hospital Lorain after three weeks. Survived by husband Clifton A Rolfe and five sons. sisters and brothers listed. Funeral service Tuesday 2 p.m. First Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery burial. Burial for Rolfe.

Nina Wright Wellington Joseph F. Babitt Cleveland Steel and Metal Products Mr. Babitt Katie Gertrude Heifner R. D Joseph George Steve Clevermwn-sverve Steve Komives Verk Gertrude Bikfasy Cleveland Strongsville Martha F Rolfe St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Clifton A Clifton Jr Fort Sheridan Harold Roy Arthur William Mary Long Ome ‘Booth Clarksfield Caroline Clawson New London Charles Giles Anderson Homer Anderson Rochester Donald Anderson Clinton Anderson Ravenna Cless Norton , Andrews Paul P. Brown First Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery

Flag Day Ceremony Planned by Elyria Elks and Legion

The Elks Club and American Legion plan Flag Day ceremonies Tuesday evening in Elks Club rooms. Mayor J Grant Keys says the event moves indoors this year with a history of flags by Charles Kremser and a six flag progression demonstration by Elks. Elks officers and El Rey Grotto Band will participate, and new citizens will receive American Flats.

Elks Club American Legion J.grant Keys Elyria Elks and Charles Kremser Kremne Elks Club el Rey Grotto Band Harold Turner Wll

Elyria Police Reports Summaries Include Traffic and Theft Incidents

Elyria Police reports list Walter Andrye of Parma charged with a turn on East Broad Street and to Elyria Municipal Court. Earsel O Jones charged with running a red light at West Avenue and Broad Street. Harry Amelong of Chicago cited for driving without headlights on the Ohio Turnpike. Bernard Malin reported hubcaps stolen worth 16 dollars. Andrew J Taylor of Destmit Street arrested for intoxication after disturbance at a West lave laundry.

Walter Andrye Parma East Broad St Elyria Earsel O. Jones West Third St West Ave Broad St Harry Amelong Chicago Pajtrckman Amelong Bernard Malin Tattersall Ct Andrew J. Taylor Destmit St West Lave

Youths Attack Man Seventy Stitches After Stroke of Night

Frank Verk, 60, of 11858 East 33rd St. Lorain, was assaulted by two youths while walking home from work. He sustained scalp lacerations requiring 10 stitches and was treated and released from Sincanh Unenitel.

Lorain Frank Verk East 33Rd St Sincanh Unenitel

Freighter Irving Olds Strands in Black River

LORAIN The freighter Irving Olds ran aground in the Black River while leaving drydock at the American Ship Building Co. She had been in drydock for installation of a new wheel after hitting an obstruction in Lake Michigan last week. The incident delayed passage for more than an hour and occurred during a strike that left harbor bags unused.

Lorain Irving Olds Black River American Ship Building Co Lake Michigan

Truck Abandoned On Tree Lawn After Skidding Off West 12th

Police seek the identity of the Metro Delivery driver after a truck ran onto the tree lawn at West 12th Street and Allison Avenue yesterday. About 40 feet of skid marks were left before the vehicle jumped the curb and lodged on the lawn. No driver was present. the truck was towed to Frad sley's Garage. Lawn damage was reported at the home of Robert Chronister.

Lorain—Poatice Metro Ihee Lawn West 12Th St Allison Ave Fradsley Robert Chronister

VFW Post 1079 Holds Hardtimes Party Tonight

VFW Post 1079 plans a 9 p m hardtimes party at the post featuring Bob Nye's orchestra. Prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed man and woman.

VFW Post 1079 Bob Nye

Cars Damaged In Two Crashes

Two traffic accidents were reported to the sheriff yesterday afternoon. Florence Newsbery of Oberlin was turning into a driveway on Route 58 near Elyria when struck by a truck driven by Elbert Starnes Jr of Cleveland. In the second crash at LaPorte bridge, Thomas Wargo of Durkee Road Grafton swerved to avoid a truck and his car hit the bridge.

Sheriffs Department Florence Newsbery Orchard Ave Oberim Rt. 58 Elyria Elbert Starnes, Jr Cleveland LaPorte Bridge Thomas Wargo Durkee Rd Grafton Wargo

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