Elyria area deaths mark Bendix retiree and others
Philip N I Petruzzi 72, of Elyria, a Bendix Westinghouse Auto Air Brake employee for 25 years, died after a brief illness at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Born in Steubenville February 10, 1916, he lived in the Elyria area since 1942. Survived by his wife Etna plus four daughters, two sons, three sisters, and six brothers. Services will be conducted for Pedro Gonzalez and Alfred Young, with burial at Calvary Cemetery and Brookdale Cemetery respectively. Alfred Young, 77, farmer of Grover Hill, died at Paulding County Hospital. He leaves a daughter in Elyria, two sons, two daughters, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two brothers. funeral planned at Latry Zion Baptist Church. Burial at Middle Creek.
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Philip NI Petruzzi
Williams
National Guard
Elvria Memoral
Bendix- Westinghouse
Mr. Petruzzi
Steubenville
Eyria
Etna Inge Joy
Mes
Robert
Lodemar Taylor
Greften
George
Portia) Fayer
Elyria
Claude
Linda Wheatfall
James
Terri) Whilpula
Ashtabula
Larry
Florida
Steve
Wakeman
Edward
Theresa) McGinnty
Flint
Mich
Delbert
Fansy) Huppes
Columbus
Mike
Lucy) Brattell
John
Charles
Elgma
Matt
Joe
Laurence
Lancaster
Frank
Brunswick
Alfred Young
Grover Hill
Gardner (Marva) Caywood
Elyna
Paulding County Hospital
Latry Zion Baptist Church
Latry
Middle Creek
Taylor Funeral
Oak
Perkins bus injures feet of 2 youths at high school
Perkins police report two 16 year old Perkins High School sophomores Bruce Peterson and Charles Hiss suffered foot injuries when a school bus rolled over their feet around 3 p.m. at the building. Bus driver Henry Huff, 35, learned of the incident after seeing the boys limp off the bus.
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Perkins Twp
Perkins High School
Bruce Peterson
East Bayview Lane
Charles Hiss
North Bayview Lane
Johnson
Henry P. Huff
Marshall Ave
Obituary of Sam Frabotta at Seabeothil Funeral Home
Sam Frabotta aged 80 of 43709 Orchard Contd Survey Albina Horace DiGeroneno. Four sons Sam J Edward Alfred William Frandis. Funeral services from Seabeothil Funeral Home with services at 8 pm. Burial will be at St Mary Church. Burial will follow at St Mary.
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Sam
Albina
Horace DiGeroneno
Sam J. Edward
Alfred
William Frandis Mall
Seabeothil
Fn Eral
St. Mary
Card of Thanks for support and sympathy received
The note expresses gratitude for the sympathy and kindness shown by friends during a time of loss. It thanks Tyliether Dana and Pett Ansoenptiness and others for their thoughtful words and deeds, mentioning Walcox and many others who offered support during a difficult period.
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Maphack
Ellie
Walcox
Funeral for Howard W. Bradley Held at Local Church
The funeral for Howard W. Bradley 3 former Lorain-Cuyahoga Works employee will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. at First United Presbyterian Church where he served as elder and clerk of session. Rev. Donald Lammers to officiate burial at Sylvan Cemetery. Bradley, born in Pennsylvania and a 1913 Lorain High School graduate, died from clothing fire at his home on 2069 E Zist St. Survivors are cousins. wife Beatrice died in 1956. Memorials may go to church memorial fund. Friends may visit today 6 to 9 p.m. at Schwartz Spence and Boyer Home for Funerals.
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Howard W. Bradley
Lorain-Cuyahoga Works
U.S. Steel Corp
First United Presbyterian Church
Donald Lammers
Sylvian Cemetery
Unionwww
Bradley
E. Zist St
Lo- Tal
Pennsylvania
Lorain High School
Beatrice
Schwartz
Fear of spring floods spikes flood insurance buys in Ohio
Ohioans, fearing spring flooding after a severe winter, bought about 10,472 NFIA flood insurance policies in late Jan to mid Feb, compared with 1,860 in all of 1976. Commercial Union in Cleveland and CNA in Cincinnati administered the Ohio filings, amid 551 participating communities.
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Ohio
Commercial Union Insurance Company of
Cleveland
CNA
Cincinnati
NFIA
Superbat device aids blind infants via sound echoes
Edinburgh psychologist Dr. Tom Bower of Edinburgh University develops a battery powered scanner called Superbat. The forehead cone emits pulses and interprets echoes to convey distance direction and size, with pitch and tone indicating object hardness or softness. Early stage research aims to help blind children explore and learn by providing sight distance, size, and texture cues despite lacking color and line.
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Edinburgh
UPI
Tom Bower
Edinburgh University
Wheelchair wins award in statewide contest
An Elyria woman earned honorable mention at the statewide Easter Seal decorated wheelchair contest in Columbus. Beverly Yanke of 113 Wesleyan Ave received the honor for a wheelchair themed as a circus calliope decorated by fifth grade girls from Belden Elementary School.
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Elyria
Columbus
Beverly Yanke
Wesleyan Ave
Belden
Airlines Forecast Passenger Traffic Doubling by 1988
The FAA projects domestic air travelers will rise from 133.1 million in 1976 to 383.2 million in 1988. International passengers are expected to climb from 16.7 million to 33.3 million.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
Robbery suspects plead innocent in Lorain case
Two youths charged with armed robbery at Open Pantry Store on Oberlin Avenue pleaded innocent in municipal court. Timothy Thornton, 18, and David Hall, 19, arrested after police stopped their van near Tower Boulevard. They allegedly entered with a nylon mask and a toy gun demanding cash. bond set at 1000 dollars.
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Lorain
Oberlin Ave
Thmmothy Thorton
Debra Dr
David Hall
Debra
Tower Boulevard
Hall
Thornton
Dpckpc
Flall
Thorkem
Timrsdzy
Thorcheets
Lang resigns as Lorain County Family Service director
Richard Lang executive director of the Family Service Association of Lorain County for 10 years resigns effective April 15. He will move to Richmond Virginia and become director of the Family and Children's Services Association on May 1. Lang cites a larger agency with broader services and plans to establish a homemaker program there. His wife Mary Jane also resigns from the advocacy program. The Lorain County agency will search for his replacement. board chair Dr. Ross Santamaria notes Lang did a fantastic job.
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Richard Lang
Family Service Association
Lorain County
Lang
Richmond
Hecoine
Family and Children’s Services Association
Bare
Canton
Lung
Ohio State University
University of Michigan
Family Court Center
Toledo
Newark
Atl
FSA
Lorain County Family Service Association
Oberlin Avenue
Lorain
Virginia
Ohio
Brentwood Lake
Grafton
The
Ross Santamaria
Sharon Carmofall
Col Norman Long
Bill Schoppenhorst
Santamaria
Coffee substitute lets you wheat your whistle cheap
Cincinnati AP report on Grandpa Knight's Cafe Grano a 100 percent whole wheat caffeine free coffee substitute sold at $1.50 a pound in a reusable Mason jar. Knight describes it as tasting and smelling like coffee while using pure grain extract for flavor. He explains the product evolved from memories of the 1830s and his母す muscular dystrophy and notes volunteers tasted it at his stepson's Franklin Ohio restaurant.
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Cincinnati
Grandpa Knight
Millard Knight
Knight
Granc
Franklin
Ohio
Five Elyria motorists fined in DUI court action
Five area motorists faced Elyria Municipal Court on motor vehicle and alcohol charges. Three pleaded no contest to driving while intoxicated and were found guilty by Judge Stephen R. Nagy. James Dyer and Michael A. Bruce, of 121 Bell Ave and 345 Oxford Ave, were fined 300 dollars each and had licenses suspended 30 days. Ronald F. Teeter, Slumber Inn, was fined 350 dollars, jailed three days, and received a two year license suspension. Bobbie L. New of 301 W Main St Amherst and James Nottingham of 421 West Ave, pleaded no contest to lesser charges and were found guilty by Nagy. New fined 350 dollars for physical control and reckless operation, Nottingham fined 300 dollars with 30 day license suspension.
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Elyria Municipal Court
Stephen R. Nagy
James Dyer
Bell Ave
Michael A. Bruce
Oxford Ave
Ronald F. Teeter
Slumber Inn
Bobbie L. New
Main St
Amherst
James D. Nottingham
West Ave
Nagy
New
Ams
Nottingham
Fire destroys Zahorec campaign signs in garage
Mayor Joseph Zahorec reported vandals likely started a fire that gutted a concrete block garage behind his former real estate office on Broadway near 36th Street. Firefighters arrived at 8 05 a m to find the structure engulfed. He said hundreds of political signs from his last campaign were stored inside and were not insured.
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Broadway
E. 36Th St
Zahorec
Mexico Sells Oil? Mexico Becomes Exporter in 1974
A note recalls Mexico's shift to oil exports in 1974 marking its emergence as an oil exporting nation. The change reflects broader energy policy and trade dynamics during that period.
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Mexico
Milkman flees armed robber firing shot in Lorain
Lorain milkman Earl Erswell of Lorain Creamery escaped after a masked gunman fired at him during a Reeves Avenue delivery. Erswell jumped from the moving truck as the robber demanded money and warned the next shot would hit him. The suspect fled the area while witnesses watched from nearby homes and cars.
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Milkman
Lorain
Earl Erswell
Lorain Creamery
Reeves Avenue
Erswell
Exswell
Erswell Tod Poline
McI
Geni
Bolavone
Powell case delved as deliberations begin in Elyria death
Prosecution and defense finished arguments in the three day trial of Ed die L Powell 31 of 688 W 13th St Lorain for aggravated murder in the Nov 5 shooting death of Mitchell Robinson 20 of 6237 Antrim Rd Elyria The jury retired to consider a verdict after testimonies from residents who tied Powell to the area before the shooting and a claimed grudge against the victim
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Eddie L. Powell
Elyria
Powell
13Th St
Lorain
Mitchell Robinson
Antrim Rd
Robinson
Patriots Day Ceremony at Lorain County Courthouse
Patriots Day observances were held by David J. Nye Chapter Order of DeMolay at the veteran’s monument in front of Lorain County Courthouse. Jeffery L. McKahan delivered the address and placed the wreath honoring veterans who sacrificed or were spared in war. Participants included William Schwartz and David Joseph among others.
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David J. Nye
Order of DeMolay
Lorain County
Jeffery L. McKahan
William Schwartz
Wet David Joseph
Dobos launches Amherst council president bid in June primary
Lawrence J. Dobos 27 of 428 Van Qakser announced his bid for Amherst City Council President in the June 7 Republican primary. He serves as Ward One councilman, chairs the streets and sidewalks committee, and chaired the finance committee in 1976. A lifelong Amherst resident, he is a Steele High School graduate who worked as a Ford sales counselor. He also chairs the Amherst Sandstone Bicentennial Committee and leads local Republican groups and community organizations.
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Amherst
Lawrence J. Dobos
Dobos
van Qakser
Couner
Dubos
Marion L Steele High School
Lorain County
Ed Malhinax Ford
Ing
Thammuineme
Council
Republican Party
Amherst Area
Cho
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Toastmaster Club
People of Amherst
Adaughter born to Fantuzzi and Carroll parents
A daughter is reported to Mr. and Mrs. Randy Fantuzzi of 316 Oak Street and to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Carroll of 127 East 85th Street. Lorain records show a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Muskovich of 2404 East 31st Street and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Coy Troutman of 6160 Ethel Avenue, Elyria. On February 28 the Carrion at 4747 Oberlin Avenue is noted.
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Ason
Jeffrey Carroll
East 85Th St
Lorain
Edward Muskovich
East 31St St
Coy R. Troutman
Ethel Ave
Elyria
Mrs. the Carrion
Oberlin Ve
Lorainite fights off robbery at West Gate Plaza
A 62 year old Lorain woman, Stella Kalassay, was hospitalized in fair condition after she and her husband were robbed at knifepoint at 9 51 p m outside a store in Lorain s West Gate Plaza. The teen thief slashed a purse strap but failed to steal the bag and fled.
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Lorain
Westgate Plaza
Stella Kalassay
South
Hogan Dr
Lorain Community Hospital
Mr. Kalassay
South Amherst board readies for talks
SOUTH AMHERST The South Amherst Board of Education discussed the status of negotiations with teachers in a closed executive session. Supt. Bruce Boehler said the meeting was to develop topics for talks as negotiators for the board and the South Amherst Education Association plan to meet again Tuesday. The board has 30 days from the start of negotiations to approve a new contract.
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South Amherst
South Amherst Board of Education
Supt
Bruce Boehler
South Amherst Education Association
Boehler
Boebler
Amherst girl injured in car accident
A 17 year old Amherst girl Linda J. Mendeik of 6361 Oberlin Rd. was seriously injured when her car lost control and rolled several times before landing on its top in a 50 foot ravine at the Rt 2 entrance ramp. Elyria police said the vehicle was heavily damaged and a passenger was unhurt. The driver was charged with failure to control.
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Amherst
Linda J. Mendeik
Oberlin Rd
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Elyria
Berlin Heights Men Charged in Bar Scuffle
Two Berlin Heights men face Erie County Court today after a scuffle at Bar 6 with deputies. Jim Daniels, 28, held on $230 bond for disorderly conduct. Dale Nottke, 46, held on $3,750 bond for disorderly conduct resisting arrest and assaulting an officer. Deputies responded to remove Daniels for causing trouble. Nottke allegedly chok[ed] Deputy Larry Mizen, knocking him into a jukebox. Mizen treated and released from Providence Hospital.
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Berlin Heights
Erie County
Bar
Jim Daniels
Center St
Dale Nottke
East Main St
William Winkier
Larry Mizen
Lake and Main Streets
Daniels
Mort Ferguson
Nottke
Mizen
Providence Hospital
Tools Stolen From EHOVE Vocational School Lab
Tools including saws drills and a manual gauge valued at 515 dollars were reported stolen from the heating and air conditioning lab at EHOVE Joint Vocational School yesterday morning. Custodian Webb Stewart found the lab door jammed at 8 43 am the deputy reported noting a small apparent tool mark near the door latch and no sign of forced entry to the outside building.
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Milan
Ehove Joint Vocational School
Webb Stewart
Erie County
Lorain boy struck by car on Reid Avenue
A five year old boy, Timothy Broderick, son of Mr and Mrs William Broderick, was hospitalized in fair condition with a broken tooth after being struck by a car while crossing Reid Avenue near 30th Street. The driver said he stopped and the boy darted into the path. no charges were filed.
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Lorain
Reid Avenue
Timothy Broderick
William Broderick
W. List St
St. Joseph Hospital
30Th Street
Mesa Ans Livingston We
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19Th Ct
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Will Rule
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Brookdale Cemetery
Perkins
Peterson
Hiss
Harold Johnson
Death
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Apple Ave
Twonephers
St Mathews Ame Boulteean
Funeral Hume. Inc
Elyeses
Harvey
Loris Eres W. Scheuffles
Bradley Service
Eunice L. Green
Jobe R. Devin
Family Service
Richard Lung
Maureen
Joseph Zahorec
Everstates
Fiori
Lawrence Dobos
Amherst Hospital
Lorain St. Joseph
Acciden
Berlin
Hts
Lorain Boy
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