Nine Week Summer Playground Opens June 20
Elyria Recreation Board announces a nine week Summer Playground program to run from June 20 with supervision by Charles R. Hoagland and Felix J. Klimczak. Playgrounds at Allen Cascade Eastern Heights Edison Ely Franklin Jefferson Roosevelt and Spring Valley open 9:30 a.m. to moon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Starting June 27 schedules shift with Mondays 1 to 4 p.m. and Tue through Fri 9:20 to 12 and 1 to 4. Gates School ground 1 to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri Garrett West fields 9:30 to 12 noon. Training June 13-17 at Holly Hall WCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Recreation Board
Charles R. Hoagland
Felix J. Klimczak
Allen
Cascade
Eastern Heights
Edisor
Ely
Franklin, Jefferson, Roosevelt
Spring Valley
Moon
Gates
Garford School
West Recreation Field
In Memoriam Vera Pec won June 10 1853
In loving memory of Vera A Pec won who died June 10 1853. Though pain be our constant companion and missing you darkens our life there is comfort in knowing you're at peace. Sear mother, asleep and away from all strife, her loving daughter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera A. Pecwon
Eppy
Sear
Pegry Low Bair
Elyria Area Graduates at OSU with Honors and Degrees
Seven Elyrians and many from nearby areas graduated from Ohio State University. Notable alumni include Amherst Jo Ann Huber Manley Columbia Station Roger R. Carpenter Rich ard E Litt Elyria William R Broadwell Nicholas M Hanson Athi r Hess Minteer Darryll Nore Donald Phillips Charles Sprenkle David Sparks Robert Wagner Patria Smith Lorain George F E Birk and others. Sprenkle, son of Ruth Sprenkle, was commissioned in the Navy and OSU President Fawcett gave the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSU
Amherst
Jo Ann Huber Manley
Columbia Station
Roger R. Carpenter
Richard E
Litt
Elyria
William R. Broadwell
Athi’ P. Hess
Penelope Sheppard Minteer
Darryll B. Nore
Donald, F. Phillips
Charles Sprenkle
David F. Sparks
Robert K. Wagner
Ohio State University
Willian R. Stives
Root Rd
Vacaeior
Purners Columbia Station
Charlotte Viets
J Burge
Bruce Larry P. Huston
Green-M. Burge
Wich
Elsa Jaude
J. DiFilippo
Lee E. Hartley
Alex Jesensky Jr
Otto A. Schwarz
Donald J. Sifter
Charles J. Stack
Helen J. Toth
Joseph J. Wozniak
Oberlin
James F. Barnes
Sprenkie
Ruth Sprenkie
Stanford Ave
Ohio Staters, Inc
Scabbard and Blade, Anchor and Chain
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Beta Gamma Sigma
Alpha Kappa Psi
United States Navy
Supply Corps
Athens
Novice G. Fawcett
Card of Thanks Reverereeerence and Gratitude
The families thank nurses on the Elyria Memorial Hospice floor for weeks of care for Mildred Irene Gray and note special thanks to Mrs. West and June Howard. They praise Reverend Newland, the funeral home, and express lasting memory of Mildred. Gratitude extends from Earl and Tha Shuster LaGrange Ohio and the late Jennie M Easterbrook’s family for comfort and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nureta
Elyria Memorial Hospice
Mildred Irene Gray
Ant
Wm. Weaton
June Howard
Newland
Gra
Fulton
Grivtan
Earl
Tha Shuster
St Clair Rebekah Lodge
Dames of Malta
Can+ton
Rev. Cole
Harold Dicken
Lee Benton
Paul Willams
Miss Elyria NAACP Crowned in Local Pageant
Elyria NAACP prepares a community event with Doreen A and Hubert L. Cole named in the public notices. The report lists addresses 122 Eaton Blvd Grafton 948 Walnut St and 122 Nichols Ct with traffic sign and signal violations noted including $25 and $10 fines with one $10 withholding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen A
Eaton Blvd
Grafton
John I. Moore
Walnut St
Hubert L. Cole
Nichols Ct
Deaths of Mrs Cordelia Lorain and Mrs Veronica Ginste
Norwalk widow Cordelia Lorain died at home after a year illness. Former Norwalk resident Veronica Ginste died in Wakeman after an illness of a year. Mrs Ginste, born in Poland, lived in Norwalk 40 years and in Wakeman the past four. she was organist at Wakeman Congregational Church. Survivors include three daughters and five grandchildren. Funeral home Wake man to host services with burial at Wakeman Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Cordelia Lorain
Veronica Bur Ginste
Ginste
Wakeman
F.E. Eastman
Wakeman Cemetery
Burkiewicz
Nativity Church
Third Order of St. Francis
St. Theresa's Lodge
the Rosary Society
Sacred Heart Society
Edward
Lorain
Joseph Nowicki
Roy Tishel
Richard Miskiewicz
Bowling Green
Ben Romanowski
Eynon
Apolonia
Krutkiewicz
Dombrowski
Rybacki
Raymond Pruszczynski
Frank
Bartmikowski
Calvary Cemetery
Area Hospital News Demographic births and notices unfold
A long list of births fills the Area Hospital News including sons for Engel Manning Yorks Padley Holt Hartley Bolding and Elmer Klingshim among others with addresses in Lorain Elyria and Vermilion. The piece also notes NAACP royalty contestants and a public memorial for Burkiewicz with details of survivors and funeral arrangements. The report mixes birth announcements social notices and obituaries with local church and fraternal affiliations.
Divorces suits dismissed and obituaries from Elyria area
Courthouse cases dismissed include Carol Ray and Olive Ethel DeVore tied to Lorain and Avon Lake, with DeVore a retired school teacher born 1881. DeVore died at Elyria Hospital after a Wednesday admission. funeral at Harold Dicken Funeral Home led by Dr. Henderson. Surviving husband, a brother, and several nieces and nephews noted. New London death: Marcus Hartman, 73, died after long illness at home. born in Nova and longtime New London resident. Survives include two daughters, two sons, a brother, four granddaughters, and one grandson. Funeral services Sunday at the local funeral home with Rev. Crosby officiating. burial at Grove Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Ethel DeVore
Avon Lake
Robert
Harry
Columbus St
Nettydean
Dellefield
Cen
Elyria Memorial
Ridge Rd
Richard Hospital
DeVore
Hillsdale
Much
Elyria
Lorain County
First Methodist Church
James Dury
Fostoria
Harold Dicken
Earl R. Henderson
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
New London
Marcus
Clayton (Clayt) Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Nova
Eagles Lodge
Alice Snodgrass
Catherine Hartman
Canton
Morgan
Norwalk
Jacob
Columbus
5 Injured In County Accidents
Multiple vehicle crashes on Broadway near Lorain City Limits left five injured. Key individuals include Joseph Schwarz 30 Kenneth J Krajec 17 Nettie Lemley 41 Lester Clexton 17 and James Farkas 18 plus Loren Hastings 45. Patrol reports ongoing investigations and hospital treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Lorain City
St. Joseph Hospital
State Highway Patrol
Joseph Schwarz
Nettie Lemley
Lorain ‘St
Oberlin
Schwarz
Wellington
Turner §J
Elyria
Loren FE. Hastings
Stewart Rd
Sullivan
Farkas
Hastings
Fire destroys Ed Motta farm barn near Carlisle
Twenty one Fire Department personnel and four trucks fought a barn fire at the Ed Motta farm around 6 40 pm yesterday. The blaze took about 45 minutes to control and left the barn a total loss with contents including a combine a farm wagon soybeans hay straw tools and $2000 worth of timber. Cause is under investigation and nearby structures were spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Ed Motta
Harold Bruce
Motta
Lorain Youth Found Guilty in Court With Costs Held
Thomas B. Pincura, 18, of 1508 West Erie Ave Lorain, found guilty with no contest. He must pay costs of $5 with the costs held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Pincura
West Erie Ave
Lorain
Mayor Declines To Sign Warrant In Garbage Case
Mayor Henry Kane refused to sign a warrant and affidavit charging Clarence Poore with violating Amherst village garbage ordinance. Benny Edwards, holder of an exclusive garbage-franchise, filed papers alleging the violation. Poore admitted collecting garbage in Amherst. Edwards warned of further legal action if the mayor does not sign the arrest warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amhers
Henry Kane
Clarence Poore
Benny Edwards
Poore
Amherst
Edwards
Company Switch to Affect 50 Workers at Norwalk Terminal
Norwalk Leyatts and Spector Mid-States Freight System plan a large-scale personnel shift affecting about 50 drivers at the Clyde terminal as transfers unfold. The move also targets mechanics and other staff at the Cleveland Akron area terminal, with the Clyde facility to be abandoned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Layetts
Seaway Motors Grand Opening Set Tomorrow
R E Peters plans a grand opening for Seaway Motors Inc at 2158 Broadway, former Spitzer Motors site. The Plymouth DeSoto Valiant and Lark agency will operate as Peters relocates from Paducah with family. awaiting staff hires and management setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaway Motors
R. E
Pete) Peters
Seaway Motors, Inc
Broatway
Spitzer Motors
Loram
Plymouth
DeSoto
Valiant
Lark Automobiles
Peters
Paducah
Lerain
Bertie M
Susan
Tim
Traffic Light Out At Amherst After Box Hit
Amherst report shows a box impact at Park Ave and Church St knocked a traffic signal out of service for several hours around 8 a.m. The Fisher Bros incident cut power to the intersection, delaying traffic in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Park Ave
Church St
Ae ‘Fisher Bros
Firemen Douse Blaze In Car Crash On Broad Street
A Rochester man avoided injury after a car fire near 500 Broad Street. firemen were called around 5 p.m. when a truck knocked a utility pole and tore a control box and electric meter from a street corner. The driver, Sam Siscure, 48, Garfield Heights, was not listed as injured.
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Rochester
N. Y
Elyria
Travols
Sam Siscure
Broad St
Rob 2A
Garfield Heights
Local births and damage report notable in Amherst area
An Amherst area notice lists births including Edwin H Rutting and Mead Petty among residents Charles Dobins and Frank Gangasz. A damaged rear seat and minor fire or electrical incident is noted near Lorain with Walter Gath Miler's Trailer cited. Damages are estimated around $150 for the electrical system and discarded cigarette blamed for the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin H. Rutting
Baumbart Rd
James Bruce
West Martin St
Mead Petty
R. D
Charles Dobins
Douglas St
Vermilion
Frank Gangasz
East 35Th St
Lornin
Waldrun Pelter
Autumn Dr
Bill Reynolds
East 32Nd St
Lorain
Lilo
Board of Public Affairs
Walter Gath
Miler
Donald Scartes
Oberlin Allen Names and Addresses Listed in Notice
A public notice lists individuals including Oberlin Allen, Mr and Mrs Donald Lamb of 281 Lincoln Street, John Young of 284 East Lorain Street, Mrs Elizabeth Lyon of 51 North Cedar Street, Mrs Clayton Pickworth of R D 4 Wellington, R D 1 Box 452 Amherst, and Mrs Carl Date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lamb
Lincoln St
John Young
East Lorain St
Elizabeth Lyon
North Cedar St
Clayton Pickworth
R. D
Wellington
Carl Date
Box
Amherst
County Dairy Princess Contest Set for Monday Night
Three judges will select Lorain 172 Meadowbrook Dr Grafton from eight entrants with the winner moving to the state wide contest in June 2025. East Oberlin church hosts the event at 8 30 pm with Paul Leidbelser as master of ceremonies. Arthur Crocker of Valley City sponsors the dairy princess wardrobe donated by eight county dairies along with merchandise prizes for all eight contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Meadowbrook
Dr. Grafton
Ohio
Fuel Gas Co
David
East R
Columbus
Nccessful
Iss-See-Kes Final Open House At Elyria YMCA Camp
The final Iss-See-Kes Open House at Elyria YMCA summer camp runs Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Nine week season starts Monday with five weeks for boys eight and older, then four weeks for girls nine and older starting August 1. Visitors may swim, take guided camp tours, and picnic. About 300 attended last Sunday. the camp serves 100 weekly, with 80 signed for the first week. Elyria Rotary Club plans to break ground at 2:30 pm for a bathhouse beside the pool, funded by club donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Ymca
Iss-See-Kes
Harlie G. Stevick
YMCA
Stevick
Generg of Elyria Rotary Club
Lorain Man Found Dead In Auto
Elwin Gifford Langley, 41, of 5316 Ashland Ave, was dead on arrival at St. Joseph Hospital after his car near the National Guard Armory had a hose connected to the exhaust venting into the rear window. A coroner ruled suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. Langley, a printer for The Lorain Journal, had despondent earlier. he was survived by his wife Helen and a daughter Linda Marie. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Lorain
Elwin Gifford Langley
Ashland Ave
St. Joseph Hospital
Langley
National Guard
Grove Ave
Fire Department
Paul Kopsch
Lorain County
Charles A. Shreve
Koroner
Concord Ave
Broad St
East Ave
Helen
Lorain Journal
Boston
Ohio National Guard
Linda Marie
Reichlin- Cooley Funeral Home
Two Similar Accidents Lead to Two Failing to Stop Charges
Two car crashes on Cleveland Street within two blocks yesterday and last night ended with identical charges. Willie A. Guyton, 21, was cited for failing to stop in an assured clear distance after rear ending Clyde E. Young, 29, at Cleveland and Olive around 11:13 p.m. Young slowed for traffic. Samuel Sparks, 21, rear ended William G. Holtz Jr., 47, at Cleveland and Longford about 4:43 p.m. Holtz was waiting in traffic. Damages described as moderate in both incidents.
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Cleveland St
Willie A. Guyton
West Seventh St
Clyde E. Young
North Pasadena Ave
Cleveland and
Olive Sts
Young
Samuel Sparks
Rambler Ave
William G. Holtz, Jr
Broad Blvd
North Ridgeville
Longford Sts
Holtz
Local judgments and divorces from Lorain area docket
Nathan D. McAllister of Lorain was granted a default judgment against Herbert Williams Inc for 727 dollars for painting and decorating work. A suit by The May Co of Cleveland against Ernest Raines was dismissed. Several divorce suits were filed or granted involving residents of Lorain and nearby areas, including Gloria Ramos and Faustino Hellene Lazar, Année Zamboni and Mar telle St. Petersburg Beach, and Birdle Buffington and Jim Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan D. McAllister
Oberikin Rd
Lorain
Herbert Williams, Inc
The
May Co
Cleveland
Ernest Raines
West 13Th St
Gloria Ramos
Canton Ave
Lo Rain
Faustino
Hellene Lazar
North Ridge Rd
William
Année Zamboni
Tennyson]r
Sheffield Lake
Martelle
St. Petersburg Beach
Fla
George L. Smith
Hamilton Ave
Genevieve
Author Dies in Castine Maine at Seventy
Sydney Urteenbie, 70, noted lecturer and author of books such as Asia Un bold and American Boy in Orient, died Wednesday in Castine Maine, according to United Press International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castine
UPI
Sydney
Urteenbie
Asia
Orient
Lorain Man Granted Probation for Felonious Assault
Lowell Donnell, 30, of 1788 Livingston Ave Lorain, was indicted for felonious assault involving a 1 year old girl last December. Judge John D. Pincura granted probation after a favorable probation department report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Donnell
Livingston Ave
Lorain
John D. Pincura
Local youths cited for speeding and drivers charged with reckless operation
Cary E. Squires a 17 year old of 2509 Fackler Ave was charged with speeding on West St and cited to juvenile court Also listed are William Gage a 34 year old real estate salesman Jean E Fick 38 a real estate manager Nathaniel Dixon 25? of 1523 East 2th St Lorain laborer Susie Jane Flanders 18 of 14 DeWitt St Lorain Dale F DeFar 23 a teacher Phyllis J Boorn 23 a teacher Warren T Snyder 60 a guard Helen Robinson 45 at 1700 West Ave Martin J Patton 2 of 33425 Sugar Ridge Rd North Ridgeville charged with driving left of center on Lake Ave at about 3 am David H McIntire if of 1% Eastern Heights Blvd charged with reckless operation about 9:30 pm yesterday at Winckles and Broad Sts and cited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary E. Squires
Fackler Ave
West St
William
Albin
Phyllis J. Boorn
R. D. Elyria
Warren T. Snyder
Prospect St
Guard
Helen Robinson
West Ave
David H. McIntire
Eastern Heights Blvd
Winckles and
Broad Sts
Wool Queen Named at Ohio State Fair
Mias Nancy Sutton, 16, of Lewis Center in Delaware County, was named Wool Queen to reign at the 1960 Ohio State Fair, reflecting the event's traditional textile exhibit honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mias
Nancy Sutton
Lewis Center
Delaware County
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Holly Hall
WCA
Edward Allen
Theodawn Brown
Andrea Harden
Anne Marie Hartman
Howard Haskins
Nancy Hastings
Tom Kowalik
Rita Lepkowski
Kay Mahar
Molly McDonough
Bill Novak
Biddy McGowan
Greg Paonessa
Harold Paxson
Mary Jane Riley
Elaine Robinson
Gary Sabo
Larry Stark
Judy Swain
Carol Thomas
Ray Wilson
Kee
Patricia A. Smith
George FE. Birk
Thomas O'Neil
Father Walsh
Jardine
Owelll
Sudro-CurtIs
Fairfax
Elyria Naacp
Municipal Court News
Mrs. Cordelia Ginste
Veronica Burkiewicz
Area Hospital News
Frank Engel
R. DB
Stang Ra
Glenn Manning
South Abbe Rd
David Yorks
Penfield Ave
Daniel Padley
Adams St
Thomas Holt
Jerrol Ct
Conrrod Hartley
Cleveland ‘St
Paul Bolding
Irondale St
George D. Pugh
David Bally
Homer St
Harry Bauer
Garfield Ave
Arthur Christ
Center Ridge Rd
Walter Clare and Son
Calann Dr
Oliver Diederick
Foster Ave
Edward Drabos
Caroline Dr. Avan
Eddie Fields
Beth Fox
LaGrange Rd
Elyria Naacf
Samuel Concord
Jones
Tennessee
Grafton Rd
I University
Jack Guthrie Jr
William Heggs
South
David Jenkins
Hattie Kuss
West Third St
Earl LeFrancois
Bell
Memorial Hall
Mount Ave
Bernon McQuown
Clark Zion Church
West River St. St
Lawrence Massey
Fyre
Wall Wear Clothing Son
Susan Mollen
Fay Co
Kepf
Duffrin
Ardelia Bacote
Barbara Gilbert
Morris
Brooklyn St
Dannis Luele Daniels
Highmanual Queen
Bath St
Harold Ra Warden
Lynette Glass
Dabough
Middle Ave
NAACP
Davis Schaber
Crestline
Ing
Edna Tutthill
East River St
Daniels
Gilbert
Michael Underwood
Hilliard Racote
Vernita Norris
Pamela Utterback
Cleona Brown
Lar St
Richard Wolff
Oak
Wood Dr
Elbert Young
National Associat and Son
West Ave. Tion
Lorain St. Joseph
Arejo ‘Soto
Robert Ours
Michael Semyrczyk
East 33Rd St
Eugene Downs
Erie St
Clell B. Wood
Apple Ave
Charles Turner
Roberts St
Paul B. Gidich
Indiana Ave
Bill Wallace
Ewa Yea St
Steven Gale
Fulton Rd
Herbert Dickel
Gerald D. Hambley
Lake Breeze
Frank Brant
Highland, Park
Juan Andujar
East 20Th St
Mauro Ferraro
Grant
Blake Pinson
Florida Ave
Robert Holdren
East Mth
Floyd Young
Palm Ave
William Lyons
Risden Rd
John G. Kerr
South Jefferson Blvd
Joseph Akosi
Colorado Ave
Lavonne Jane Elliott
Billy W. Elliott
Robert Elliott
Donald Barnett
Owen Barnett
Arthur Cain
Akron
Laura Bolin
Winster Haven
Tom Elliott
Ala
Reidy-Scanlan
Marshall E Bush
Everybody's Mission
Wall
Mes
Harry Devore
Carol Ray
Marcus Clayton Hartman
Vermilion Rd
Rt. 113
Joe Thomas Hall
Henry St
Kenneth C. Hutnagle
Hall
Ray R. Damron
Elyria Ave
Rt. 4
Damron
Lois E. Carson
Gulf Rd
Lorain Municipal Court
Momdray
Duard Caley
Elyria Aerie
Order of Eagles
Joseph Isenberg
Caley
Julius Catanzarite
William Firestone
Richard Kuhns
Darrell Johnson
Robert Flynn
Michael Kegges
Max Bearer
Artie Wilson
Autist
Amherst Hospital
Charles Allemong
CFL
Oberlin Allen
Birdle Buffington
East 22Nd Ft
Jim
Elyvia. Ave
Minnie Moss
Cadillac Trailer Camp
South Amherst
Richard
Ae al
Tia DeCarlo
Martin J. Patton
Sugar Ridge Rd
Lake Ave
Elmo ‘Roper Research Organization
National Automobile Dealers Association
Phom West
Mats Carter Rize BA
North Ricgevilie
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