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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1964
Page
17
Fire at the William C. Axford property near Rt 58 and Hallover Road destroyed a barn and its $4,000 contents, including a ticker booth, a pony carrousel, tools, and pets. Axford rescued two ponies, two pet crows, and the family dog. he suspects burning straw sparked the blaze.
Lorain police detain Joseph Wilbanks 35 of 2957 East Ave on intoxication and parole violation charges after he allegedly threatened his wife’s parents then doused the frame house with gasoline. Witness Violet Flint, 46, reported the incident at 10 30 p.m. and police washed gasoline from exterior walls. Flint said Wilbanks is wanted on a Pennsylvania parole charge and he was arrested after returning to the home around 1 p.m.
Rochester Township and Camden Township fire departments joined a nucleus of 10 county departments to create a countywide mutual aid program. The North Central Firemen's Association sponsors the plan with Kenneth Klirect of Grafton as president. A master agreement will be drafted with county prosecutor Paul J. Mikas, requiring signatures from governing bodies. The initial accord would insure firemen responding to major disasters across the county. A follow up meeting is planned in about two weeks.
Acknowledges the sympathy and kindness shown by friends neighbors and relatives after Norman MacLean death. Special thanks to Rey Richard Linde for comforting words and to donors of floral arrangements and the many cards and the Special Memorial Service.
Morton H. Fred, a 2¢-year Elyria Post Office worker, elected eminent commander of Elyria Commandery No. 60 Knights Templar. Clyde Wilcox named prelate emeritus after 23 years. Henry Wallace honored for service as recorder. Buckeye boy program notes and officers slate outlined for upcoming elections.
An early morning West Ave at Eighth St crash led to Joan C. Hill, 50, being charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to drive on the right side after her car went left of center. A second 1:06 p.m. downtown crash injured two people, Sally Stankard, 17, and Florence Ryks, 69, with Pfleger charged for failure to yield at an intersection. A Vermilion man, Richard Griggs, 35, escaped serious injury after a high speed skid near Ris. 6 and Old Lake Rd, resulting in pole and guardrail damage. he faces reckless operation. Other collisions on Reid Ave and East 29th St left William Moulas scraped and Sandra Kotcamp charged for failure to yield the right of way.
A long national list shows marriage licenses issued in Lorain, Grafton, Wellington, and nearby areas, naming pairs with ages and occupations. Notable entries include Jose Rivera and Gloria Torres, Charles Stump and Elaine Rollyson, Ronald Paydo and Mary Wozniak, and Walter Brietkrenz with Mary Lehmauch, among others. The report also notes the death of Alden S. Blodget, 80, husband of author Cornelia Otis Skinner, in Bay Shore, N Y.
Rev Fr Thomas P Conry, a 1932 John Carroll and long time faculty member, will become academic vice president of John Carroll University on Aug 17. He succeeds Rev Fr William J Miller who remains on the faculty. In Rome Guido d Arezzo is credited with inventing the musical staff and first notation system enabling music to be sung or played by sight.
Private graveside service set for James Logsdon infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Logsdon at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Survived by parents two sisters Constance Audrey three brothers Timothy David Daniel grandparents and great grandmother. Officiating Rev. Paul Balliett. Schwartz-Spence Home for Funerals in charge.
Medina police report the 73 year old former Grafton businessman died by suicide at Medina Hospital after a 3 20 pm incident at his home 234 West Tealiber He had been in ill health and left no note Starr was past president of Farmers Mutual Insurance Co Elyria and worked for Wha Binin after retirement He is survived by a daughter Mrs Margaret Stahl two sisters and a few grandchildren Funeral arrangements are being handled by local homes with services in Elyria and Medina areas Marginal spellings and OCR errors noted
A long list of birth announcements from area hospitals names parents and addresses across Amherst North Ridgeville Elyria Lorain Grafton and nearby towns. It records numerous newborns with both parents and residence details in a dense roster.
The column lists numerous births in Lorain and nearby towns. Names include Roberto Rosario, Steven Csubak, Robert Doyle, Earl Herbert, Thomas Kincer, John Hockenberry, aware Stevenson, Ray mond Krafcik, Charles Montieue, and others. Addresses span East 30th Elyria to Vermilion and Avon Lake, with multiple mothers noted at various residences.
Sandusky Providence announces the discharge of Clarence Voight from Huron.
Mrs. Aargaret Devies of 117 fast Main St appears in a local hospital notice from New London Hospital. The brief item lists her residence and hospital affiliation in a concise community update.
A fragmented OCR listing names and places reads like a local public notice from Norwalk and nearby towns, naming individuals such as Melvyn Kramer Collins James Jones Hester Street Mrs Gladys Templer and others across North Fairfield New London Seagirt and Wakeman. The text resembles a registry of residents or signatories tied to a civic notice.
A fragment lists residents linked to Sandusky Memorial including Robert Hoffecker age 38 of Welton Street Norwalk Garrett Timmons 204 Veterans Lane Bellevue Dale Bond North Fairfield William Grell Monroeville Deborah Hinckley Ruth Davis both in Huron Eric Gastier RD Milan Mrs Mary Wilbur Norwalk Carl Shimmate Berlin Heights Mrs Virginia Baldwin Vermilion in a memorial note.
A brief item from Sandusky highlights Pamela Green of Berlin and Charles Smith as recognized good Samaritans in the community. The note references Huron area involvement and local reaction.
Lorain hosts a July 4 celebration with an undisclosed drive goal to be lower than last year. A morning 11 am parade along Memorial Day route, followed by a nationalities show and two band concerts precede fireworks near George Daniels Stadium.
Dolories Decker of 5261 Liberty Ave. sues Marvin. Elizabeth Hampton of 1259 East Erie Ave Lorain sues Charles. Virginia Maxine Bixler of 222 Denison Ave. sues Ralph.
Brigadier General Robert C. Tyler, a Columbus attorney, was sworn in today as commanding general of the Army Reserves Sird Infant try Division at Ft. Hayes. He succeeds Major General Harold F. Harding as the 20th U. S. Army Corps commander, with the ceremony in Major General N. Costello's office.
Four killed in a three vehicle pileup on U S 60 east of Huntington as Homer Lewis 49 of Harts Lincoln County dies in St Marys Hospital. Victims include Hermat Sowards 32 Culloden Lonnie Bhatsfield 43 Culloden and Charles Brumfield 43 Harts. Police said the pileup happened as cars swerved to avoid a blocked lane.
The Atlanta Times reports New Atlanta Daily begins with Booker T. Hawkins pleading innocent to nearly three years of manslaughter charges. Hawkins waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the Loram County Grand Jury after posting $1,000 bond. The paper launched with 180000 copies.
City officials discuss funding for public water use and retail rate changes. A potential city purchase of approximately $100,000 worth of pipe for a Middle Ridge waterline faces legal bidding limits. A federal Appalachia program is unlikely to aid Amherst water projects beyond $200,000 for improvements. Details await legislative action and revised purchase terms.
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