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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1970
Page
6
Multiple obituaries and funeral arrangements listed for Anna Demeter and other local residents. Details include birthplaces, family, church affiliations, service times, burial locations, and visiting hours across Lorain and North Ridgeville, with references to surrounding towns and funeral homes.
Joyce Ann Parsons formerly of Collins died at Fisher-Titus Hospital Norwalk from natural causes. Moss Parsons lived in Milan Norwalk area 11 years born Betsy Lane Kentucky. Survived by Eugene Parsons Collins and three sisters Faye Galvean Gaylord Michigan Virgie Hahn Collins and Tennie Livermore Norwalk a brother Jimmie Sandusky grandparents Frank Crum Betsy Lane Virgie Gibson Englewood Ohio and Ben Parsons Allen Kentucky. Calling hours at Rowe Funeral Home Milan tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Services Thursday at 3 30 pm burial Collins Cemetery.
Huron County coroner ruled the death of Frank Dohnal 60 at Locust Grove Motel 60 west of Norwalk a death by own action. Dohnal formerly owned the motel and had recent health issues. Deputies found the body, gun in hand, after being called by his brother-in-law. He is survived by wife Helen son James F. of Columbus mother Kristina Dohnal two sisters and four brothers. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery Monroeville after services at Kubach Smith Funeral Home.
Dr Epitacio Catalan faces trial on charges of obtaining narcotics by fraud and misrepresentation. Indicted Dec 30, arrested Oct 25, pleaded not guilty. Allegations include prescribing 630 ccs of chemera and 55 ccs of demerol for non treatment, then keeping the drugs. Catalan, formerly at Elyria Memorial and Marymount Hospitals, opened private practice in 1963. Represented by Gerald Smith. state by Justin Lumley and Robert Nagy.
Servicemen at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Cleveland will be entertained tonight by the Drama Club of Loram County Community College. The group presents A Thurber Carnival in the main recreation hall at 7 30 PM, arranged by Alonzo Harrison, president of the Veterans Association on campus. The play also runs Friday and Saturday at 8 30 PM and Sunday at 7 30 PM on campus.
A series of birth announcements lists new daughters and sons to families in Elyria, Grafton, North Ridgeville, Wellington, and Lorain. Names include CARROTHERS, CHARLTON, BUTLER, MILLER, HENLEY, GLENN, BERKET, WILLIS, KEMPLIN, BENCORD, SMITH, EYE, SNEZEK, and TAMSEY with street addresses in Prospect, Samuel, Sun Shine, 63 Reublin, Avon Beiden, Westpoint, Telegraph, Wallace Bisa, Mable Homes, Elv Flaire, Robson, Tower, and nearby localities.
Fragments list individuals Hsiester Jones of 1624 Broadway and Otis Lyons of 451 East 47th Street with address notes for Mr and Mrs David Miller at 4061 Kenyon Avenue.
Fire crews respond to a 4 40 A M blaze at 388 Woodland Ave reporting a fire in the vent stack of a residence owned by Telly Pielak. Units report no injuries and extinguish the fire, with investigation to determine cause.
Lorain County students earned state and district level ratings at Baldwin Wallace College. Eliyera, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Lorain, and Wellington High Schools posted superior and excellent results across solo and ensemble categories including vocal, instrumental, and chamber groups.
Elyria council referred a third proposal to start an ambulance service to the health committee amid debate over city coverage after the January 30 fatal shooting of Mrs Margaret Bryant. A 20 minute delay in aid prompted calls for improved service. previous options include city funeral home and North Ridgeville ambulances.
Lorain County Common Pleas yesterday took under advisement a motion to dismiss the indictment against Donald J Coates in the Midway Mall theft case. Coates and Grisham, both former Brinks employees, face the charge linked to a $93,000 bank larceny. Diorio and Drago, Cleveland men, were acquitted in federal court in 1969.
New London township trustees plan to contribute 4000 toward fire equipment to be bought by New London village. The fund could cover a fire truck or a small grass fire vehicle, with the spring use expected. Officials could not confirm council plans to advance a tax levy before November.
Eleven of fourteen major Cleveland dairies ended a strike over union demands and resumed deliveries in Lorain County. Ray Roberts of Local 336 was to meet with remaining dairy officials while four other firms still faced possible disruption as Sealtest supplies A and P stores.
Medina County officials led by William Browns of Chatham Township seek to eliminate abandoned wells as part of an anti pollution drive. The county has petitioned the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to plug and clean aging wells dating from the early 1900s, which have leaked and posed fire hazards near streams.
W W Harvey, office manager of Standard Screw Co, will lecture today to office management and supervisory classes at Lorain County Community College as part of the practical study program. Standard Screw Co's Western Division headquarters is in Elyria.
North Ridgeville politics sparked by a council vote over filling a vacancy. Marquis was chosen but not seated amid claims of obstruction and private meetings. Perryman and Lysaght clashed over charter rules and party strategy as Marquis abstained from the vote and the mayor’s role loomed.
North Ridgeville High School junior class presents a three act comedy Under the Sycamore Tree and a musical Bye Bye Birdie. The shows run next Friday and Saturday at the high school with performances on May 15 and 16.
A Cleveland area letter from Adel⸺ Baker and mayoral or university figures praises Russ Davies fineness of writing tools and gifts Mrs Baker a pen pencil set. The note mentions Elyria progress, a Northeast Community League offer of honorary membership to Russ Davies and Ida, and thanks for affiliations. The exchange references WEWS TV coverage and local leaders including Dr Paul Briggs, Dr Harold Enarson, and Dr Robert Morse.
Bronze star holder recounts a month in Okinawa and time off in the United States before a final assignment at Moffett Field California. He aims for air experience and more hospital work, including sea rescue duties, and notes student protests influence on peers while advocating an end to the war. Campbell, Elynn High School 1966 graduate, plans to return to college after service for further hospital training.
A burglary at Elyria TV and Appliance Co at 503 East River Street was discovered yesterday morning. A small TV set under repair and $10 in cash were taken. police investigate the theft.
Avon residents reported a deadly fire ruled to have started from an electric blanket left on in a bedroom at 3245 Nagel Rd. Harold Smith of the Avon Fire Department said the house was empty when the blaze began and the dog died from smoke asphyxiation. Firefighters fought the flames for more than four hours with extensive damage to the rest of the home.
Mayor Robert L Young signed a proclamation designating March 9 through 13 as Smokers Withdrawal Week in Wellington. A Smokers Withdrawal program will be held each evening at 7:30 in the Oberlin Savings Bank community room, with the Town and Country Civic Club and Inter-Agency Council of Lorain County co sponsoring. Registration by mail to Mrs Donald Keppers 349 Prospect St.
A Lorain County panel rules today on whether Summit County physician Dr Joseph J Bartolomeo Hinckley remains eligible as a Democratic candidate for the 9th District U S representative. He allegedly did not file an expense report from a 1965 school board bid. Other Democratic hopefuls include Lloyd M Sornstein and John M Ryan of Lorain and George Mark of Peninsula. Republican Rep Charles Mosher of Oberlin runs unopposed.
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