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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

2

City to keep pinball policy after injunction

Lorain city solicitor Edward J. Conley stated the city will continue ousting pinball machines deemed gambling devices. He noted the temporary injunction against seizure of non gambling pinball machines does not authorize displays that are easily adaptable to gambling or provide free balls or multiple coins. Conley will meet Judge John D. Pincerna to discuss an earlier hearing date, now set for June 6.

Lorain Edward J. Conley Conley Esterday Conley Supreme Court John 1D. Pincenra Common Pleas Court

Disorderly Charge Is Filed In Lorain

Lorain police report Dominick Lener 36 of 329 Hamilton Ave charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly swinging at his wife near 818 Broadway. He posted $50 bond and was brought to Municipal Court today where he pled innocent. Judge LeRoy Key set trial for June 27 and bond at $30. Separate incidents include Leroy Oney 23 of Norwalk cited for speeding on Route 113 in Henrietta Township, William Lee Jacobs 24 of Elyma charged with reckless driving and no brakes after high speed weaving on South Broadway, fined $20 and $5. Four Lorain men—Jose Lozano 27, Lawrence V. Gallis 36, John F. McCauley 50, Frank Jones 41—were charged with intoxication yesterday or today at various locations.

Lorain Dominick Lener Hamilton Ave Broadway LeRoy Key Tal Leroy Oney Norwalk Henrietta Township South Amherst William Lee Jacobs Antrim Rd Elyma South Broadway Jose Lozano East 30Th St 28Th St Pearl Ave Lawrence V. Gallis Reid Ave Stone's Grille John F. McCauley Gregus Gary Ave Frank Jones 12Th St

Auto fire causes $25 damage at city lot

A minor car fire at 11 p.m. yesterday caused $25 damage when an engine ignited in a parked vehicle at Elyria Avenue and 30th Street in Lorain. Firefighter assistance was minimal as the owner Clarence Jackson, 3M1 Elyria Avenue, reported extinguishing the blaze with a wet rag.

Lorain Elyria Ave 30Th St Clarence Jackson

Probe Due On Littered Trailer

Police will request health authorities to investigate conditions at a trailer behind 210 7th St. Shortly after midnight, two unattended children slept inside. By 12:30 am they were crying dry and thirsty. Parents, identified as Mr and Mrs Blankenship, returned at 12:50 am, reportedly very inebriated. The trailer lacked a toilet and running water and was littered with cans and food debris.

Lorain Belinda Jacqueline

Bullet found on front porch at Lorain home

Mrs. Glen Snyder of 2953 Ashland Ave reports finding a spent bullet under the picture window of her Lorain home on Friday evening. She believes the shot came from a clump of woods about 1500 yards away, noting juveniles have used the area for shooting in the past.

Lorain Glen Snyder Ashland Ave

Man Treated For Head Wounds After Attack

Robert Harshberger, 155, of 3343 Livingston Ave was treated at St Joseph Hospital for lacerations of the scalp after being found on 36th Street near Clinton Avenue at 4 24 this morning. He could not explain why he was in the road and hospital attendants said an unidentified person struck him on the head.

Lorain Robert Harshberger Livingston Ave St. Joseph Hospital 36Th St Justeast Clinton Ave Harshberger

Iraq Export-Import Bank approves credit for Thew Shovel sale

The Export-Import Bank issued credit to finance the sale of $50,000 worth of power shovels to Iraq by Thew Shovel Co., Lorain. The loan is an authorized routine step. no orders have yet been received, and future purchases would be charged against the line once placed.

Iraq Thew Shovel Co Lorain Thew

Licenses and ages listed in Lorain court records

A garbled list shows licenses issued to residents including Tony Miller 20 of 210 West 19th Lorain and Beverly Harris 18 of 415 West 1th, plus Robert Mills 60 of 1064 10th Lorain, Tarie Jeambert 45 of 1115 Second Lorain, John Lukovics 19 of 2342 East 16th Lorain, and others with varied trades from stock man to construction worker. It also mentions 1600 plant types grown on a government experimental farm in Bethlehem district South Africa.

Tony Miller U.S. Army Beverly Harris Robert Mills 10Th St Lorain Tarie Jeambert John Lukovics 6Th St Volores Kuhn

Norton Named New Chairman of Lorain Red Cross Chapter

Benjamin F. Norton, longtime Red Cross worker and Lorain educator, was named to complete the unexpired term of George Reilly as Lorain Chapter chairman. Norton, a 15 year board member and Irving Junior High principal, will serve until October. The board also approved the 1956 37 contract with United Appeal and noted contracts with Avon Lake and Lorain unchanged. Reports from the national Red Cross convention in St Louis were presented.

RED Cross George Reilly Center Greater Lorain William G. Wickens Martin Mariuni Reilly Benjamin F. Norton Chronicle- Telegram Norton Cit Trent National Tube Fairless Works Irving Junior High United Appeal Avon Lake Lorain St. Louis Ward Athey Avon Laura Hill Gertrude Baker

Swimmers Lose Belongings in Lake Erie Theft

Three Elyria men left cash and papers in their car while swimming at Lakeview Park in Lorain. They reported $268, clothing, and personal papers stolen and described three boys and a car they suspect. Police searched the area but found nothing.

Lorain Elyria Lake Erie Mike Yarrou East Ave Alex Golemites Kellins Broad St Lakeview Park

Records Dramatic Albums Bring Newbery Winners to Life

New York press reports a new project dramatizing Newbery Award winning children's books on records. Producer Lee Corwin envisions two 12 inch LP sides per release with professional actors sound effects and music. The Wheel on the School illustrated the first 1954 winner with Dutch setting and Netherlands recording.

New York Anna Newbere Ihranans American Library Lee Corwin Meindert DeJong Netherlands Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam Corwin

Two 16 Year Olds Arrested In Shoplifting Case

In Lorain two 16 year olds from Elina and Oberlin were turned over to Juvenile Court after a Sears Roebuck incident report. They were caught stealing work pants with a Neisner Brothers tag and one boy had a concealed blade. Two others were questioned at Muirs Drug Store as police investigated the thefts.

Lorain Johnson Muirs Drug Store Richard Cotirel Cotirel

Lorain Municipal Court News Highlights Reckless Driving Cases

The Lorain Municipal Court lists multiple defendants with charges ranging from reckless operation to fictitious registration and no driver's license. Sentences include fines, costs, and scheduled dates in June. Defendants include Theodore Selak, Burgas Cagno, Ramon Bonato, Walter Day, Benigno Pacheco, and others, with addresses noted.

John Bransem Quarry Rd Asi Devo S10 and Co. iv Donald Bunguard Oberlin Phen Veninchak Toledo Ave Theodore Selak Aroszy Burgas Cagno Ramon Bonato Carofine Ave Walter Day East Erie Benigno Pacheco Broadway

Barnes Sentenced to Jail for Whiskey Theft

Chicago man George Barnes, asked to guard Mrs Gladys Tise’s tavern, locked it and poured 145 fifths of whiskey, flooded the drain, broke four beer barrels and 20 beer cases. He was sentenced Friday to 30 days in jail, claiming he was tired and needed rest.

Chicago Gladys Tise George Barnes Barnes

Two motorists charged after Lorain dawn crashes

Early today in Lorain two separate crashes led to arrests. Bryant Prentice, 69, of Cleveland, faces intoxication and loss of vehicle control counts after colliding head on at Broadway and East Ave with Aller R. Shalmack. A strong alcohol odor was noted on Prentice. Frank Spann, 43, of West Erie Ave. was charged with failure to stay in control after rear ending John Bennette at 21st St and Washington Ave while Bennette waited to left turn.

Lorain Bryant Prentice Cleveland Broadway East Ave Prenhee Aller R. Shalmack West 17Th St Erie Ave Prentice Frank A. Spann West 21St St Washington Ave Spann John C. Bennette Wagton Ave Bennette

Earthquakes Are Not Predictable Says UC Seismology Expert

Berkeley CA. Scientists warn earthquakes resist precise forecasts as a Mexican scientist predicts San Francisco quakes may recur after 1906. Brerly, head of a large earthquake-detection center, says past tremors hint at patterns but records are too short to confirm cycles. Researchers vow to keep studying quakes to improve understanding.

Berkeley Cah University of California Brerly San Francisco Byerly

Inmates form Foster Fathers Club at Michigan reformatory

Ionia Michigan UPI Michizar Reformatory inmates who donated nearly 10,000 pints a blond to the Red Cross over five years start a Foster Fathers Club. About 70 of 1300 inmates donated more than 500 dollars to support an underprivileged child overseas through War Children Inc. in New York. Prisoners hope to learn the child’s name and perhaps correspond with the child. A second report notes a deep test wildcat well to be drilled at Moran Assam India to test petroleum prospects in the Assam Valley.

Ionia Mich UPI Michizar Reformatory Red Cross Foster Fathers’ Club Foster Parents D Vision of War Children, Inc New York Moran Assam India

Shooting Charge Is Denied In Lorain Court

Amanzie Lee Williams Jr, 23, of 1337 East 28th Street, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court today to a charge of shooting with intent to kill and remains jailed after failing to post a $10,000 bond. He allegedly shot William Tayborne, 41, of Dev Ra, who was hospitalized in critical condition at St Oh Hospital. The shooting occurred Wednesday as LeRay Kelly set June 22.

Lorain Amanzie Lee Willams, Jr East 28Th St Yorth Williams William ‘Tayborne Dev Ra Tashborne Stoh Hospital LeRay Kelly

Off-Duty Lorain Officer Recharges Hit-Skip Suspect

Off-duty Lorain police officer Chapmen recharged Marcus Eldred 3 of SLL West 2nd St after Eldred’s car hit a 1953 Pontiac parked on Broadway and fled. Eldred was chased to 20th St and charged with driving without a license, hit and run, and related costs. The Pontiac owner is Dario Uez, 23, of Mi East 31th. He was fined 50 for hit and run and 10 costs for license absence.

Lorain Marcus Eldred Sll West 2Nd St Alix Chapman Broadway Eldred Broadway Land Chapman 20Th St Eldreds Dario’uez Mi East 31Th

Henry Lester Named Tomlinson Vice-President

Henry J. Lester of Reid Avenue was named vice president and vessel manager of Tomlinson Fleet, a veteran of 49 years in Great Lakes shipping. Lester joined Tomlinson as chief engineer in 1913, later serving as marine superintendent and director of the corporation, with shore duties in 1935. Police reported attempted break ins at Balkan Coffee Shop and Black River Lumber Co. but no entries were successful.

George Greenwood Vermilion Black River Lumber Co Fulton Ave Maria Vargo Lorain Henry J. Lester Reid Ave Dent Tomlinson Fleet Cleveland Great Lakes Lester Tomlinson

Funeral Held For Shooting Victim In West Virginia

Funeral services were held in Ripley for Fleet Young 60 found dead beside a rural road with an old revolver. County Coroner O W Coplin said investigators could not determine if Young’s death was murder or suicide. Survivors include his wife Ella, stepson Lea Maxwell and brothers Carl, Raymond, and Grover. A large sum of money was reportedly carried on Young when found.

Main Fleet Young Ripley Cay Young Lorain Ella Young Fstepsson Lea Maxwell al Bue Orla Youk

Three Vehicles Damaged In Lorain Crashes

Police report multiple wrecks at Lorain intersections. Pauline Schabbing, 45,(driver of ?), collided head on with Gerald Sargent, 44, after attempting to pass a parked truck at Lexington Ave and 3rd St. A rear-end hit at 11:74 pm damaged Robert Coretf, 31, of Cove Ave, who was stopped at a light. Donald Bungard, 18, of Isa Pleasant St., Oberlin, cited for crossing center line in crash on Pyle South Amherst Rd near Middle Ridge Rd.

Lorain Duno

Landlord to file charge in spat between couple

Landlord Garnnis 62 of 1503 9th Street says he will file destruction of property charges after Raimon Boneta allegedly broke a door window and casing during an attempted entry at 538 East 36th Street. Boneta faced a separate improper registration charge tied to the family dispute.

Lorain Irving S. Garnnis 9Th St Agai Raimon C. Boneta Carolae Bontta Garnis Boneta 36Th St Giannis Gboneta

That Ain't Hay at Cambridge Drive-In

The Cambridge drive-in plans to raise prices after 69 passengers rode in a hay wagon for $1 this week. The eligible crowd, all on one wagon, paid about a penny per person, making the venture less profitable.

Cambridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shades W. G Walker DU Pont “Tontine Tontine du Pont W. G. Walker CO A. L. Young Cleveland St Lorain Home National Credit Africa Bethlehem Loraen Materes The American Red Cross Municipal Court News Foster Fathers Nabs Henry Lester LORAM iLoram Mike Pappas Elizabeth Investigati Stouts O. W. Coplin Rte Cowley Rd Don Shipley North Eaton Seating, Inc Northern Savings & Loan Company Middle Ave
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