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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
6
Col Roman Huber 79 a Milan native and long time resident and veteran dies after long illness in Veterans Administration Hospital Los Angeles California. He supported Milan Park as a donor and local history figure.
A nine and a half acre plot in Elyria town will become Edison Memorial Park on June 26 on the park's eastern boundary. Col. Huber, who contributed the land, died less than two weeks prior. He served in the Spanish American War and World War I, taught at the University of Cincinnati, and was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Military Cemetery in San Diego. Survivors include his wife Clara three daughters a son and five grandchildren. Burial will follow a military ceremony.
Obituaries from Vermilion Lorain Avon Lake Elyria and nearby note Walter Abel 83 of Vermilion on Jackson Street died from a heart attack. Survivors include two daughters and a son with services to be held at Edward M. Fisher Funeral Home. Also listed are Rev Conrad Sprenger 83 of Nishanis Ohio and Charles Dluzak of Avon Lake among others with funeral details and burial plans.
Jesse Jackson 25 of 1604 West Ave cited for driving without a license with $10 on condition license obtainment Alfred P. J. O Donnell 44 of 1257 Washington Ave cited for speeding $15 Bruno S. Skolnicki 43 of 10671 Highland Park Blvd Lorain cited for speeding $15 Leo S. Cohen 47 of Chicago Ill cited for speeding $25 bond forfeited William J. Ryals 32 of 2013 East River St cited for speeding $10
A list of birth announcements appears under Area Hospital News with several families named. Names include Wildman, Gaunt, Bemis, Berger, Bixby, Conley, Dennison, Elder, Garrett, Gerber, Gilman, Harden, Hodkey and others, linked to street addresses in Lorain and surrounding areas.
Tickets for the Lorain County air tour go on sale at Oberlin Airport and other locations. The 20 minute, 45 mile flight costs 3 dollars with flexible routing and private longer trips possible. Pilots come from Oberlin Ortner and Columbia Station. Rain date Tuesday. The event highlights local farms, ditches and tillage systems with 28 flights scheduled. The tour supports the Lorain County Agricultural Extension Service and Soil Conservation Service. Local births announced accompany the item.
Lorain County Parents Without Partners held its first annual family picnic at 2064 Lake Ave hosted by Eileen McDaniel. Ruth Gray reported success with tennis badminton and fishing for single parents and children. Lavonne Killinger president remains hospitalized at Elyria Memorial. next events include a splash party July 9 and a June 28 meeting at Moose Hall.
The 218 Fairlawn rein Ave garage, slated for demolition under city order 20544, was bought by Lehman-Johnson Realty Co. Secretary A J Lehman says improvements are underway and no definite demolition decision exists. He adds the firm was unaware of prior orders and had no contact with city officials about the demotion.
City safety committee will study land on Abbe Rd for a future fire station site. Fire Chief Bates cites a recently deeded tract 100 by 300 feet north of Abbe Rd near Howard St as suitable. Rapid growth north of the turnpike drives the early evaluation.
Court actions include probation granted for a man accused of carnal knowledge of a 13 year old girl after commitment observ at Lima State Hospital. Numerous divorce filings and civil suits cover rent damages auto collision injuries and a $10000 settlement for two children injured in a Lorain crash.
Birth notices from Amherst Hospital list a son to Mr and Mrs Albert sorothy at 610 Terra Lane and a daughter to Mrs Wilford Ters at 1430 West 21st Street Lorain. Other lines mention Edward Bahl 581 Hazel Street and Mrs Robert Berry at 284 East Main Street South Amherst with unreadable details.
Deanna Green of Berlin Heights and Mrs Basil Rogers of Monroeville are discharged. Sandusky Good Samaritan facility details appear in the brief notice, indicating the local hospital or care center involvement.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown of R. D. 3 Wellington. Also listed are birth notices for Mrs. Brian Barnee of 272 Oak St Mc. Theodore Regal of R. D. 3 Wellington. and Mrs. Bertin Keith of 10 River St Wakeman.
Howard Foxman vice president of the Citizens Committee for Sunday Observance in Lorain County will defend the Blue Laws before the East Elyria Kiwanis Club Thursday at 6 30 p m in the YWCA. Foxman also president of the committee.
A Sandusky Good Samaritan joins Retail Merchants Association in urging that no one be above the law. He says critics of Sunday closings should pursue their beliefs through legal means, not defying the law, naming several locals in the dispute.
President Kennedy foresees start of top level talks with Japanese Prime Minister Ikeda to solidify the Washington Tokyo partnership under the 1951 security treaty. Discussions cover nuclear testing China policy and aid to underdeveloped areas with Ikeda arriving from Los Angeles for a White House meeting.
A long list of intended marriages from Lorain, Elyria, Amherst, and surrounding towns includes Frederick Rose and Bonna Pratt, both 19, and numerous other couples with ages, occupations, and addresses. The record shows pairs from Lorain, Amherst, Wellington, LaGrange, Elyria, and Avon, reflecting a broad local registry.
The notice lists Mrs. Mary Hester Wykle of Milan and families from Huron including Henry Boetticher John Zimmerman Mrs. Max Osterling and baby and Mrs. Dena Greene with addresses Rt. 299 Milan and Huron.
A probate court approved a $230 settlement for injuries suffered by 7 year old Cynthia Kohart after her hand was caught in an electric fan. The girl is the daughter of Joseph and Lorain Kohart. The Fox Jewelers and Optician Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan paid the settlement for the incident that occurred August 8, 1959.
Fire destroyed four tires brakes and wood on a dump truck stuck in muck at the Ford Road dump. Driver Edward March of Lorain reported from the scene while Max Joseph owner of the dump in Cleveland was identified.
About 300 guests toured Camp Timberlane 132 acre site owned by Black River Girl Scout Council Inc. Improvements include permanent Green road entrance two miles south of Birmingham, a new 85 seat dining hall used as open house HQ, graded parking, and a new cabin. A Camp Patch and cards were displayed for sale. Miss Catherine Hankslik directs staff living on site as three 13 day sessions begin.
Police reports detail charges against Robert J. Traut and Paul F. Johnson for speeding and unsafe conditions at city locations. Other incidents include John K. Butsey and William E. Davis Jr. charged with traffic signal and red light violations. Officers also note camp facilities for Girl Scouts with shelters, tents, and improvements along with a stop sign violation by Donna L. Young and a signal violation by Moss.
Six year old Sandra Joppeck remained in guarded condition at Amherst Hospital after a Saturday accident inside her south Amherst home. Doctors reported the girl had a fractured left leg severe head injuries and scrapes from being dragged by a car driven by 23 year old Morris Morrow of Berlin Heights who was not held.
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