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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1978
Page
7
A batch of obituary notices from Elyria and Lorain lists Florence Wyen 80 of 1010 Alison Ave Lorain and James Nicol 77 of 22 E Main St South Amherst among decedents, with service details, survivors, and burial plans. Also notes service times for multiple other local residents and memorials, including Anna Nielsen and Ruth Thorley, plus planned memorials and funeral home arrangements.
Wilbert A Meibuhr 71 of 3777 Elmira Dr Kettering formerly of North Ridgeville died Friday after a long illness. A plumber retired in 1970, he taught at Cleveland Trade School and was a member of Church of Christ and United Plumbers Local 55. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Lawrence H Smith 60 of 220 Miller Court a WWII veteran and retired truck driver died Friday at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He worked for Thibo Brothers Greenhouse and is buried LaPorte Cemetery after services.
Charles L. Davis of Cleveland is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Cryton Lapsly in Bayview Erie County. Davis, held on $20,000 bond, allegedly shot Lapsly after an argument during a 12:30 am fishing trip near Route 2 and Route 269. Lapsly died en route to Sandusky Memorial Hospital.
Two men were seriously hurt when a car skidded on Durkee Road north of Route 82, rolled onto its side and hit a tree. Driver Greg D. McFall 24 and Ronald Brewster 22, both of Eaton Township, were in serious condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital ICU. Excessive speed listed as the cause.
Ohio AG William Brown will appeal PUCO's dismissal of his complaint against Columbia Gas of Ohio for 1977 gas shortages. Brown calls the ruling a failure to protect citizens and notes the state Supreme Court's prior decisions. The commission left open the possibility of further hearing after clarifying the Supreme Court ruling.
Jose Spillari, a 16 year old from Guatemala City, leaves Keystone School District on June 13 after a year as an exchange student. He lived with the Kistlers of Elyria and participated in sports and band, comparing Guatemala’s two hour noon break and lack of study halls to American schools. Keystone seeks a new host family for 1978-79 under the International Fellowship of Buffalo, with Stephanie Ruth handling applications.
A six month investigation culminated in a Friday night raid on Silver Ball Arcade at Pearl Road by Brunswick police with Medina County sheriff and other agencies. Twenty four detained, twelve adults and twelve juveniles, with nine adults and nine juveniles held for court on various drug charges. Sixteen people were secretly indicted by the Medina County Grand Jury. Police say 58 drug purchases involving LSD cocaine marijuana and PCP occurred at the bar from 28 suspects since January. Charges include drug trafficking for twelve individuals. Names of indicted adults were not released.
Four van occupants were eastbound on the Ohio Turnpike when the driver fell asleep and the vehicle left the road near exit 13 in Portage County. Elson Bontrager, 29, of Indiana, died on arrival at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Fifteen others were injured, including Lavern Schlabach, 20, in critical condition, his wife Fannie, 19, in fair condition with injuries. Hospital officials said friends and relatives comprised the group.
UPI reports Tennessee Senator Howard Baker wins his legal battle to have his name on the Republican primary ballot. An emergency Election Commission action, spurred by petition signature questions, placed Baker on the Aug. 3 ballot amid concerns of voter backlash and party perceptions.
Holden L. Bell, 41, of Indian Hollow Road, was hospitalized Friday night in fair condition after a revolver discharged while he cleaned it at home. Deputies reported the bullet struck his stomach. no further details were released.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Michael Rahrig at Elyria Memorial. The family resides at 7281 Maddock Road North Ridgeville. Mrs Melvin Dempsey of 5755 Broad Boulevard North Ridgeville is listed as a contact in the notice.
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