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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1973
Page
4
Multiple brief notices report the deaths of residents in Elyria Lorain and surrounding towns. Names include Steve Gede 87 of Henrietta James A Sennhenn 53 Lorain Ernest W Roberts 40 Oberlin Mason Berlin Heights and Martha Renzofer 69 Lorain among others. Details cover ages birth places occupations churches and funeral arrangements with pending services at local funeral homes and cemeteries.
George T. McConnell 66 of West Salem died after a long illness in Ashland. He farmed dairy cattle and worked for Sullivan Elevator Co. Survived by Grace, daughter Elizabeth Rainford, two sons Howard and George Jr., and nine grandchildren. Funeral at Gilbert Funeral Home Ashland Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Sullivan Cemetery. Calling hours tonight. Ralph O. Welz 36 of Berlin Heights died after a brief illness in Norwalk. Self employed in orchard work, former Great Lakes sailor. Survived by mother Bertha Welz, sister Florence Fox, two foster brothers. Funeral at Gerber Funeral Home Wakeman today 2 pm with burial in Birmingham Cemetery. John E. Ingersoll 43 of Toledo died after brief illness in Cleveland. Mason, auditor for Standard Oil Toledo and Vistron Lima. Survived by wife Marilyn, two daughters, parents, two brothers. Funeral at Walter Funeral Home Toledo today with Masonic services at 8 pm. Burial Evergreen Cemetery St Paris. Donations to Diabetic Research, University Hospital Cleveland.
Death notices list Earnest Roberts age and Glen Page both with surviving spouses and multiple children. Visitation times at Cowling Funeral Home Oberlin and Curtis Schueffler Funeral Home, with funeral services scheduled and burials planned at Westwood Cemetery Oberlin and Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery. Avon
A Norwalk area farmer, Mrs. Robert Arnett, was injured Saturday when a farm truck towed by a tractor was struck by a slow-moving Penn Central train. Arnett crossed the tracks, was thrown from the tractor, and taken to Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital in fair condition. Deputies estimated the train’s speed at 10 to 20 mph.
Lorain police investigated a 17 year old girl linked to a fetus found in a field at Cromwell Drive. The teen was reported in good condition at Lorain Community Hospital after what officials described as a normal miscarriage.
Freddie Turner 20 of 95 Vine St faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon a broom against police after a Locust Street incident. Margaret Robinson 19 reported bruises and said her brother Craig Robinson chased Turner. Turner fled indoors grabbed a broom before arrest. Bond $4000.
A public meeting at Cascade Elementary School will discuss Elyria City Schools $12.8 million bond on the March 20 ballot. Superintendent Thomas L. Showalter and district officials will outline needs and answer questions about the bond and education.
Lorainite Robert Lasky of 835 W 22nd St refused his appointment to the Lorain Police Department. Safety Director William Mills said Lasky wished to stay at his job with the Lake Terminal Railroad. A replacement will be chosen from the civil service list.
Roy Cheevers 79 of 224 Fifteenth St died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 4 45 am after a long illness. Laubenthal Funeral Home to handle arrangements.
City officials in Lorain plan a building ban in South Lorain at a meeting to curb low water pressure and inadequate sewers. Acting City Engineer Wendell Lathwell proposes the ban pending a study by F. A. Thomas and Associates to guide fixes. Mayor Zahorec warns EPA review and growth impacts. residents report basement floods and note prior rezoning and public objections.
A 7 p.m. Thursday meeting at The Next Door Lorain YWCA to select members for a citizens control board of a new Multi-Service Center in Lorain. Jimmy Dickerson and Viola Miller host the session with speakers from Lorain County mental health outlining funding and board duties.
Lorain County will seek bids for about 266000 dollars of radio gear for sheriff and police departments in Amherst Avon Elyria Lorain and Oberlin. Federal funds 200000 with 66667 local match. Base stations and 98 mobile units. bids to be opened April 17 after notices March 17 and 24.
Elyria police stopped a car on East River Street due to a badly aimed headlight and found suspected marijuana on the front seat. Gregory A. Cadger and Robert C. Reams, both in their early twenties, were arrested at 3 10 a.m. and held in Lorain County Jail after plastic bags with suspected marijuana were observed during questioning.
A daughter to Mr and Mrs Edward Shrivens 321 South Logan Street. A son to Mr and Mrs Joseph Virant 1891 East 33rd Street. Duane Urig 36260 Kinzel Road Avon. A son to Mr and Mrs Raymond Arnold 4034 Grafton Road Grafton. Larry Sprouse 458 Bell Avenue.
Lorain County Welfare Director Gerard Prinz announced that a new federal law will move Aid for the Aged, Aid for Disabled and Aid for the Blind into the Social Security program starting January 1, 1974. It eliminates age limits, may triple recipients locally to about 4,500, and provides $130 monthly plus up to $20 more for income, but omits food stamps and Medicaid unless approved.
Ohio may raise charges at 3878 state docks and four state park lodges. Public hearing on April 4 covers dock fee changes from 40 to 42 dollars for small boats and higher per foot rates. lodge rates rise year round at Salt Fork and Hueston Woods with seasonal adjustments at Panderson and Burr Oak.
Dominic Cossa, a young lyric baritone, sang at Elyria High School in the finale of the Elyria Community Concert Association season. He opened with Handel numbers including Where e'er you walk and Ombra mai fu, with calm dignity. Brahms Lieder followed, performed with feeling, though some awkwardness remains as he concludes this recital.
American born baritone Cossa presented German Italian and Russian arias with Cambridge style recital. He praised Elyria audience and Chicago mentor Mrs Cowen as he received a career aiding check. He closed with Porter's Kiss Me Kate songs and encores including Andrea Chenier aria.
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