Multiple Lorain area deaths chart the toll of illness and age
A long obituary list from Lorain and Elyria notes the deaths of Florence Carrier 61, Oleva Forbes 81, John Boznango 91, Jean Tomson 40, Ralph Dieterich 40, Elsie Shaffstall 82, Joseph Urbanek 64, and related funeral arrangements. Details include birthplaces Amherst Avon and Salisbury, family ties, residences in Lorain, Wakeman, Amherst, and Elyria, and services scheduled at local funeral homes with Burial at Calvary Brookdale Elmwood Wake man Ridge Hill.
Death notices from 1887 E 30th St Lorain and obits
Fragmented notices list Pearl Jones age 7 percent of 1211 Factory St Lorain with burial at Einwood Cemetery and services at Greater Noel Tabernacle officiated by Elder Rufus Taylor. additional lines mention Pearl Jones and family names, various visitations and funeral details across Lorain in uncertain wording.
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30Th St
Anna
Charles Jr
Betty Crooks
Fern Brooks
Florence Brooks
Brown's Funeral Home
Lorain
Greater Noel Tabernacle
Rufus Taylor
Einwood Cemetery
Service Details for Mrs. Ma Li Al Homme
Funeral services for Mrs. Ma Li Al Homme will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Tod and Tio 9 Pi. The burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma li al Homme
Barial
Greenwood Cemetery
Wellington
Burglars Hit Lorain Church for Equipment
Burglars stole over 1200 dollars worth of electronic equipment from Tower Baptist Church at 342 Livingston Ave. The theft was discovered by minister Donald Schnarr at 5 23 p m. Missing were two tape recorders and amplifier and two micro- parts. No forced entry signs were found.
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Lorain
Tower Baptist Church
Livingston Ave
Donald Schnarr
Muzzy plans release on Flood resignation dispute
Elyrian hospitalized Oberlin School Board member James Muzzy Jr. will outline his reasons for urging the resignation of fellow member Dennis Flood in a news release later this week. Muzzy, resigning today, had considered asking Flood to step down after Flood accused him of tension and distrust. Flood resigned as board president June 7 over time constraints and opposition to William Force’s superintendent selection. Flood said he plans to stay on as a board member.
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Oberlin
James Muzzy Jr
Dennis Flood
Muzzy
Flood
William Force
Missoula, Mont
High court OKs voter zoning vetoes
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision allows town voters to veto zoning changes approved by planning boards. In Eastlake, Ohio, the ruling upholds due process while granting residents direct control over growth policies, potentially blocking high rise apartments and related impacts.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Eastlake
Warren E. Burger
Five Youths Arrested After Willow Park Fight
Lorain police arrested five juveniles after a fight at Willow Park at W 35th Street and Palm Springs Drive. An abusive 16 year old fled arrest, later returned, and a scuffle ensued before officers subdued the group. Four youths were taken to the county detention home in Elyria. one was released to parents.
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Lorain
Willow Park
W. 35Th Street
Palm Springs
Elyria
Deaths Howard L. Smith 76 Elyria resident
Howard L. Smith 76 of 201 Brandston Ave Elyria Army veteran of World War I died in the Ohio Extended Care Center Lorain after a long illness. Former Colson Corp employee and retired Elyria High School custodian born Aug 12 1899 in Elyria survived by daughter Vera Mae Carlson and two grandchildren. wife Mildred predeceased in 1972. Services tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. at funeral home with Rev C William Rugg officiating. Burial Resthaven Memorial Gardens Avon.
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Oleva E. Forbes
East Ave
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Lorain County
Forbes
Avon
Harry B
Esther Johnson
Elyria
Ruth Stewart
Floriatta
Ed Krebs
Wainwright Funeral
Byron
Shaffstall
Robert Austin
Buri
Brookdale Cemetery
Jean Elizabeth Tomson
North Ridge Rd
Gorain
Lorain
Lorain Community Hospital
Tomson
Independent Savings and Loan Co
Lorain Business College
Church of the Redeemer
Clearview Band
Joseph J. Urbanek
Meister Rd
Lorain-Cuyahoga Works
U.S. Steel Corp
Mr. Urbanek
Black River Township
American Slovak Club
Amherst American Legion
Ohio State Bee Keepers Association
Edna
Avid
Jane) Karolak
Robert
Rebekah) Cornman
Michael
Linda) Martinez
Anaheim
Calif
Victor
Theresa) Zehel
Burt
Agnes) Kotcher
Paula) Johnson
Henry
Delores) Harwood
Vermilion
Frank
Fritz
William
Joseph
Helen Wonerly
J. J. Gluvna and Son
Robert Happel
St. Peter Church of Christ, Amherst
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Howard L. Smith
Brandston Ave
Ohio
Colson Corp
Smith
First Baptist Church
Gordon
Vera Mae) Carlson
Mildred
Wainwright
C. William Rugg
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Benson named Elyria Home chaplain in July
The Rev. John P. Benson of Akron will become chaplain of the Elyria Home on July 1 and also serve as director of personal services for resident and patient care. He previously led churches in Gnadenhutten Woodsfield Newcomerstown and Cleveland and holds degrees from Indiana University Oberlin and Vanderbilt. He served in the Air Force in WWII earning a Purple Heart and has held regional church leadership roles. He succeeds Rev. Richard L. Glass who moves to Westfield United Methodist Church in Medina County after five years at Elyria Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Benson
Akron
Elyria
East Ohio
United Methodist Church
Lakeside
Francis E. Kearns
Benson
Serace
Rev. Benson
Commission On Christian Vocations
Camp Zimmerman
Camp Bethesda
Global Ministries
Thelma
General Tire and Rubber Co
Richard L. Glass
Westfield United Methodist Church
Medina County
Avon Lake Man Killed By Train
Avon Lake police say David R. Clymer of 311 Dellwood Dr. was struck and killed by a Norfolk and Western train near 31725 Krebs Rd around 8 30 am. The coroner will rule on the death. Clymer was married with two children.
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Avon Lake
Norfolk and Western
David R. Clymer
Dellwood Dr
Lorain County
William Kishman
Kishman
Clymer
Krebs Rd
Chymer
Lorain Telephone seeks 2.4 million rate hike in Ohio
Lorain Telephone Co requests a 2 391 102 dollar rate increase, about 7.69 percent return, for Lorain Avon Avon Lake Amherst Vermilion and Birmingham service. Hearing is set July 16 in Lorain City Hall. Also Oberlin warns of low water pressure Wednesday 6 am to 4 pm during elevated tank inspection. residents told to conserve water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Columbus
Lorain Telephone Co
Chronicle-Telegram
Paul Richards
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Lorain
Avon
Avon Lake
Amherst
Vermilion
Birmingham
Public Works Department
Special meeting of WAKEMAN school board set for June 29
The Western Reserve Local Board of Education will hold a special meeting June 29 at 7 30 p m in board offices on River Street. Resignations and employment of certified and noncertified staff, the 1977 budget and other business items are on the agenda.
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Wakeman
Western Reserve
Cars and truck damaged in Oberlin campus break-in
Six cars and a truck on Oberlin College campus were broken into late Saturday. Police reported three cars had items stolen while the others had windows damaged. Dr J D Hall Parma had a tape deck and tapes worth 36 dollars taken. Tim McElfresh Cleveland lost a tape deck, tapes and a citizen band radio antenna worth 100 dollars. Thomas Goulds Lorain lost a CB antenna worth 20 dollars.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Births in Elyria area from Griggs to Weeks
A daughter to Mr and Mrs Clivy Griggs 868 Wilder Ave Randall Shuster 7371 Grant Dr North Ridgeville A son to Mr and Mrs David Roberts 867 Oak St Anthony Giannetta 42161 Adelbert St Apt 4 A daughter to Mr and Mrs Larry Walker RD 3 Wellington Jackie Weeks 1166 Melvyn Lane
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Clivy Griggs
Wilder Ave
Randall Shuster
Grant Dr
North Ridgeville
David Roberts
Oak St
Anthony Giannetta
Adelbert St
Apt
Larry Walker
Wellington
Jackie Weeks
Melvyn Lane
Local Birth Announcements of Five Lorain Area Families
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jose D Ortiz at 628 Vermont Drive Lorain. Ismael Gonzalez of 3455 Cherhoe Street Lorain welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Martin W Bishop of 4220 Brockley Avenue Sheffield Lake welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Manuel L Coleman of 1436 West 24th Street Lorain welcomed twins a son and a daughter. Valerie Witt of 2333 Leavitt Road Lorain announced a birth.
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Jose D. Ortiz
Vermont Dr
Lorain
Ismael Gonzalez
Crehore St
Martin W. Bishop
Brockley Ave
Sheffield Lake
Manuel L. Coleman
W. 24Th St
Valerie Witt
Leavitt Rd
Speech clinics set up by Easter Seal Society
Free speech therapy clinics for children sponsored by the Lorain County Easter Seal Society open this week at schools in Elyria North Ridgeville Avon Lake Lorain Amherst Sheffield Township and Oberlin. A total of 184 students from 51 schools and pre school programs referred to the clinics will be seen by therapists twice a week from June 21 to July 31. Instructors are Helene Hornyak and Mary Anne Pfrogner. This is the 17th year the Easter Seal Society has offered summer speech clinics.
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Lorain County
Easter Seal Society
Elyria
North Ridgeville
Avon Lake
Lorain
Amherst
Sheffield Township
Oberlin
Helene Hornyak
Mary Anne Pfrogner
Quaker Oats Donated To Lorain County Agencies
Quaker Oats 1 percent ton distribution to Lorain County Community Action Agency aids low income residents. About 2,200 pounds delivered to senior nutrition programs, Elyria Neighborhood House, Wilkes Villa, Cityview Community Center and Catholic Youth Organization. Remaining 800 pounds to aid agencies tackling poverty. leftovers to be shared at CAA picnic in Oakwood Park. Total 90 tons allocated statewide to Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies.
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Lorain County
Community Action Agency
Elyria
Wilkes Villa
Cityview Community Center
Catholic Youth Organization
CAA
Charles Hopkins
Oakwood Park
Hopkins
Quaker Company
Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
Occupational Outlook Handbook for Students
The Occupational Outlook Handbook, published every two years by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, guides youths transitioning from school to work. It details hundreds of occupations, describing the work, qualifications, training, working conditions, earnings, future outlook, advancement chances, and where to obtain more information. The 800 page edition costs $7 and can be ordered from the regional BLS office in Chicago.
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Bureau of Labor
Bureau Labor Statistics
P.O
Chicago
Vandals damage two Ohio schools in weekend breakins
Oberlin police reported vandals damaged seven Prospect School classrooms over the weekend with about two thousand dollars in damage. Paint sprayed on blackboards, fire extinguishers dislodged, and two hallways sprayed. entry gained by breaking a restroom window. Pleasant School also broken into with about one thousand dollars in damage, including several windows broken.
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Oberlin
Prospect School
Pleasant School
Beer can toss prompts $100000 lawsuit in Ohio
Charles Harlow of Wakeman sues Jubal Clark a minor and his parents Clarence and Hazel Clark plus Eugene Foester of Rt 20 Wakeman over injuries from a beer can thrown from a car on Rt 20 near Butler Rd in Huron County on Sept 7.
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Lorain County
Eugene Forester
Rt. 20
Wakeman
Clark
Elyrian charged in $40 robbery
An Elyria man Herbert Arnold Jr., 32, was charged with armed robbery after a Friday dice game at a Woodford Avenue tavern where a big winner claimed another man used a phony $50 bill. Police said Arnold fired a shot and demanded $40, then fled with the money. He was arrested at 8:40 at his Tedman Court home and jailed.
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Elyria
Herbert Arnold Jr
Tedman Ct
Arnold
Woodford Avenue
Lorain woman hurt in crash on Broadway
A 28 year old Lorain woman, Ruth McPherson of 728 Lakeside Ave, was hospitalized in fair condition with a neck injury after a two car collision on Broadway at 31st Street. She rode with Irma Woody, 24, of 256 W 38th St, who was northbound when a car driven by Mine Hammond, 20, pulled from the curb. Hammond was charged with improperly leaving the curb.
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Lorain
Broadway
Ruth McPherson
Lakeside Ave
St. Joseph Hospital
31St Street
Miss McPherson
Irma Woody
38Th St
Woody
Bo Mine Hammond
Hammond
Man Hospitalized After Rent Dispute In Elyria
Lawrence Beard, 37, of 260 Woodford Ave, was hospitalized in fair condition at Elyria Memorial after an argument with his landlord over rent checks. Police were summoned as Beard alleged his landlord hit him. no charges were filed.
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Elyria
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Rt. 8
Eaton Township
Frederick Putzier
Yunker Ct
State Highway Patrol
Woodford Avenue
Lawrence Beard
Woodford Ave
Syria
Beard
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John P. Carrier
John P. Boznango
Florence E. Carrier
Quashnefsky
24Th St
Clarence Quastinefsky
Reidy-Scanlan
Calvary Cemetery
Harry B. Forbes
John Paul
Pinetree
Boznango
E. Main
S&i
Showman Club
Tampa
Fla
Coy’s Steak House
Hot Springs
Ark
Wayne Lodge 112
F & AM
Wayne, Mich
Salisbury
Cora
Marsha
Lansing
Mich
Chris
Francis) Hebden
Holt
Paul
Kansas City
Kan
Russell
Betty) Chester
G. William Eucker
Bobby Eucker
Alexandria
Gerber Funeral
Funeral Home
Wakeman Cemetery
Ralph G. Tomson
Elsie Shaffstall
Wolf
Lehigh Acres
Florida
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Administration Hospital
St Petersburg
Florence Vanover
A.C. Wolf
Cohagan
Curtis-Scheutfler
Fuserst
Rome
Greater Myria and Vicinity
Pureret
Corey C. Curtis
W. Samet
Elyrian
Glen Miller
High Court
Oks
Forest City Enterprises
Planning Board
Parma
Greater
Cleveland
Elyria Memorial
Lorain St. Joseph
Reicha
Roald Foberts
Lucrarey
Peggy
Regal Funeral Home
Cleveland Street
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