Elyria Deaths Include Godbold and Flynn
Obituaries from Elyria and surrounding areas report William W. Godbold 70 of 528 Parmely Ave died after a three day illness at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Also noted are Alicia D. West infant death, Michael G. Kuster 80 funeral at St Richard's, Jack D. Damron 47 death at work, Charles A. Herbert 50 pronounced dead at Elyria Memorial, with multiple survivors and funeral arrangements across several local homes and churches.
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William W. Godbold
Parmely Ave
Fruehauf Trailer Co
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Godbold
Indianola
Miss
Elyria
Jones Chapel Ame Church
Annabelle
Thomas
Luther
Chicago
Velora Johnson
Carol Ann McGarthy
Kansas City
Della Minglinion
Oakland
Calif
James
George
Brown
Lotain
Jones Chapel
Wilbur Lowe
Brookdale Cemetery
Alicia D. West
William P. West
Kent
Children’s Hospital
Akron
Summit County
Akeron
C. Bohannon
Lillie Caywood
Roxie Carter
Carter
L A
R.J. Gordon
Second Baptist Church
Michael G. Kuster
Lucydale Ave
North Olmsted
St. Richard’s Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Cleveland
Kuster
Carolyn
David Hollis
Grafton
Thomas Hollis
Cleveland Heights
Jack D. Damron
41St St
Lorain
St. Joseph Hospital
Lorain- Cuyahoga Works
U.S. Steel Corp
Greasy Creek
Damron
United Steelworkers Union
Charles A. Herbert
Fifteenth St
Mr. Herbert
Uniontown
Florence Two home burglarized in Marie Bailey residence
The Erie County Sheriff's Department is probing a breaking and entering at Marie Bailey's Clary Road home in Florence Township. About $980 in cash and merchandise were stolen after entry was forced through a pried back door. A steel rod across the door was bent, and items stolen include wristwatches blank checks $10 in silver $40 in bills a stereo component cassette players and several records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Township
Erie County Sheriff's Department
Marie Bailey
Clary Road
Death of Miss Germaine at 48 in Amherst
Miss Germaine, 48, of ma Taylor St Amherst, dies. Survived by mother Mrs Seleia Atte, four sisters and two brothers. Visitations at Garland Funeral Home Amherst Friday 7 to 1 PM. Funeral services Saturday 1 PM at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Deborah Solothon
Lorain
Cindy Furline
Elyria
Sandra
Tammie
Kim
Tracey
Charles
Russell
Michael
Sara Herbert
Uniontown
Earl Herbert
Elytia
Donald
Spring Lee
Wainwright Funeral
Robert Springer
Resthaven Memory Gardens
Avan
Germaine
Taylor St
Amherst
Seleia Atte
Garland Funeral Home
Amberst
Funeral Home
Amherst man still critical after crash
Amherst man Clinton Deimling, 164 Westwood, remained in critical condition in Lorain Community Hospital ICU after a two car crash at Oak Point Road and Route 2 in Amherst. He suffered head and chest injuries from a collision when pulling onto Route 2, four passengers in the other car treated for minor injuries. The intersection, a frequent crash site with about 40 incidents and two deaths, is slated for an overpass and full diamond interchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Amherst
Oak Paint Road
Clinton Deimling
Westwood
Lorain Community Hospital
Deimling
Oak Point Road
Rt 2
Task force readies report on school budget subcommittee
Kosma Glavas, chair of the Elyria City Schools Citizens Task Force budget and finance subcommittee, says he still expects to meet Monday for the subcommittee's report. Robert Corts, who leads the subcommittee, indicated four or five days ago he planned to finish by the deadline. he was not available for comment. This report completes the sixth and final subcommittee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria City Schools Citizens Task Force
Kosma Glavas
Subcommittee
Robert Corts
Corts
Two sentenced after pleas of guilty in Lorain County
Two men were sentenced and two were referred for pre sentence reports after pleading guilty before Judge Paul J. Mikus. Paul Austin, 24, of Lorain, drew 16 years at Mansfield Reformatory for robbery after a plea to a lesser charge with prosecutor approval. Robert D. Fenn, 19, of Lorain, received 2 to 15 years at Mansfield for burglary and robbery connected to crimes at Valerie Zaleski’s home and Lawson store on Nov 4. Raymond Spikes, 21, Lorain, was referred for a pre sentence report after pleading guilty to robbery and grand theft at 224 Lorain Court. Douglas K. Rutledge, 19, Amherst, was referred after pleading guilty to breaking and entering at Western Wear Store in Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adult Probation Department
Lorain County
Valerie Zaleski
East Ave
Lawson
West River St
Raymond Spikes
Westview Ct
Lorain
Lorain Cr
Douglas K. Rutledge
Taylor St
Amherst
Western Wear
Pre-spring concert set in Elyria High School
The Elyria High School Concert and Symphonic Bands perform Sunday at 3 p.m. in the EHS auditorium under Garry Sherrill and Wilson Murray. Junior and senior bands play pieces including Vaquero Concert March, Concertata, Trialog, Londonderry Air, Commando March, Variations on a Shaker Melody, and Love Will Keep Us Together. The symphonic band features The Sound of America by Willis Schaefer as a bicentennial treat, narrated by Frank Woth with the A Cappella Choir. Donations welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
EHS
Garry Sherrill
Sammy Nestico
Leland Forschlad
Jared Spears
Nestico
Wilson Murray
Samuel Barber
Aaron Copland
Neil Sedaka
Sound of America
Willis Schaefer
Frank ‘Oth
Brunswick Man Hurt in Train Collision
A 29 year old Brunswick man Richard Formani escaped serious injury when his pickup was struck by a train at the Marks Road crossing in Strongsville at 3 10 p m He failed to yield the crossing and was taken to Southwest General Hospital treated and released with a fractured nose and body bruises The truck damage was listed as unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongsville
Brunswick
Richard Formani
Normandy Dr
Marks Road
Formani
Southwest General Hospital
Mrs. Thelma Batis Retires on Disability
Thelma Jean Batis was granted a disability retirement by the Midview Board of Education at its Wednesday night meeting. The Chronicle-Telegraph incorrectly stated she submitted a disability retirement resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Thelma Jean Batis
Midview Board of Education
Chronicle-Telegrap
Elyman Receives 4.25 Year Term in Oberlin Case
Richard Binion was sentenced to 4 to 25 years in Mansfield Reformatory after pleading guilty to rape. Judge Paul J. Mikus dismissed two counts of rape and kidnapping at the prosecutor’s request. The offense occurred in Oberlin on May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Binion
Oakland St
Mansfield Reformatory
Binion
Lorain County Common Pleas
Paul J. Mikus
Oberlin
Avon Teachers Gain New Contract Details Soon
Avon schools will announce terms for 83 teachers after Superintendent Robert Barnhart says final agreement with teacher representatives is to be completed after meetings today and tomorrow. The Avon school system aims to release contract details early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AVON
Robert Barnhart
Barnhart
Local Birth Notices for Wellington and Grafton Residents
A son is reported to Mr. and Mrs. George HOFFMAN at 2000 Wenner St Wellington. A son to Mr. and Mrs. James SCHATZ of 920 Middle Ave. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore BANSER of 75 Edgewood Dr Grafton. Bruce A BARTH at 18115 Indian Hollow Rd Grafton. Neal KOTEE of 908 Rosewood Dr. Source text lists multiple birth announcements with names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ason
George Hoffman
Wenner St
Wellington
James Schatz
Middle Ave
Theodore Banser
Edgewood Dr
Grafton
Bruce A. Barth
Indian Hollow Ra
Neal Kotee
Rosewood Dr
Lorain Couple Welcome Two Sons This Month
Lorain Ohio reports two newborns with births to Mr and Mrs Michael Elek of 2322 McKinley Street and to Mr and Mrs Francisco Pagan Jr of 1610 Main Avenue in Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Elek
McKinley St
Lorain
Francisco Pagan Jr
Main Ave
Mortgage and Deed Recordings Rise in Lorain County
Lorain County Recorder Dorothy L. Essex reports last month’s property deeds and mortgages outpaced the prior year. City deeds 594 and agricultural deeds 76 rose from 470 and 72. City mortgages 469 valued at 13.3 million and agricultural mortgages 64 at 4.7 million compare to 33 mortgages at 15.7 million and 52 at 4.7 million a year ago. Financial statements filed 671 versus 527. One plat, Equestrian Acres in LaGrange Township, was recorded last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Dorothy L. Essex
LaGrange Township
Two men appeal rape conviction in revived case
William Trinemeyer and Robert Sayers filed post conviction appeals claiming drug intoxication at the time of guilty pleas. They and a third man were convicted of abducting a woman at Midway Mall in August 1974 and taking her to a Baird Road field where she was assaulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trinemeyer
Amherst
Robert Sayers
Oberlin
Reformatory
Mansfield Reformatory
Common Pleas
John D. Pincura
William L. Pentula
San Diego
Calif
Midway Mall
Baird Road
Pancake Supper Fundraiser At Community United
An all you can eat pancake supper will run 2 to 7 pm tomorrow at Community United Vetroint Church 680 N Abbe. Menu includes pancakes homemade sausage applesauce and beverages. Tickets 2 25 for adults 1 50 for ages 6 11 free for under six. Sponsored by church Men's Club. Proceeds support church and community service programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community United Vetroint
N. Abbe
Two Women Charged With Welfare Fraud Indictments
An Oberlin woman Marsha Wolfe and a Lorain woman Jean Anderson were indicted by a grand jury for falsification in welfare fraud schemes. Wolfe was arrested by Lorain County deputies at about 9 a.m. today at 91 N Maple St Oberlin Apt 174. Anderson was arrested yesterday morning at 3806 Meister Rd Lorain. Both posted bond after arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Operlin
Lorain
Marsha Wolfe
Maple St
Apt
Oberlin
Lorain County
Jean Anderson
Meister Rd
Judge Harris seeks re election to Lorain County bench
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Floyd D. Harris has formally announced his candidacy for the judgeship he currently holds, subject to the Democratic primary on June 8. Harris, 47, has been on the court since January 11, 1975, and would begin a new six year term on January 1, 1977 if re elected. He is a Lorain native and a graduate of Lorain High, Miami University, and Cumberland University of Tennessee Law School. He has served as Lorain city and county prosecutor, led the criminal division, and has taught criminal law at local colleges. Harris is a member of multiple bar associations and has military service in the U S Army. He resides at 1829 Fairway Dr. Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Lorain High School
Miami University
Cumberland University of Tennessee Law School
Common Pleas Judges Association
American
Ohio State
Lorain City
Senate approves Taft amendment on pay raises timing
The Senate accepted a Taft Jr. amendment stating general elections must occur after Congress grants itself a pay raise but before the raise takes effect. The move, attached to Hatch Act reform, draws praise from Mosher who cites broad support and aims to push separate pay raise legislation. President Ford is expected to veto the reform bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
U. S. Senate
U. S
Robert Taft Jr
Cincinnati
Congress
Charles A. Mosher
Oberlin
Mosher
Taft
Senate
Ford
Rapid transit derailment halts Cleveland system
A one car derailment at a West side station slowed RTA rapid transit for over 13 hours. The operator and four passengers suffered minor cuts and bruises at Fairview General Hospital. The train struck a steel power pole, tearing down the overhead lines. The 3:45 am derailment, the fourth on the west side since June, is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
UPI
Regional Transit Authority
West Side
Fairview General Hospital
Women’s Day salute tackles rights health care and voting
In Cleveland the Coalition of Labor Union Women hosts a salute to International Women’s Day at 7:30 p.m. at Meatcutters Union Hall. Guest speakers include Joyce Miller national recording secretary of CLUW and executive assistant to the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, Clara Day regional VP of CLUW and Teamsters Local 743 member, and Mel Witt president of the Cleveland Federation of Labor and director of the United Labor Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Coalition of Labor Union Women
CLUW
Meatcutters Union Hall
Detroit Ave
Joyce Miller
Clara Day
Mel Witt
Ms. Miller
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Ms. Day
Coalition
Teamaters
Chicago
Witt
Cleveland Federation of Labor
United Labor Agency
Burglars Hit Perkins Home In Early Morning Break-In
Erie County deputies report a burglary at the Rose Peden residence 237 Doorz bach Ave Perkins Twp. Entry gained via front door by breaking a window and unlocking it. A stereo component jewelry box makeup kit and two lamps worth 255 dollars were taken. Investigation ongoing.
Police and Fire Log Highlights Traffic and Thefts
A public safety log records multiple incidents including a wallet theft from a car at Sheffield Shopping Center, several two vehicle accidents with minor injuries reported on Second Street East Avenue and nearby streets, shoplifting at Discount Drug Mart, a gas odor at the city maintenance garage, and thefts from trucks at Coachman Motor Lodge. Also noted are a seized missing item report and a stolen citizen band radio from a vehicle in Sheffield Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Pretzer
Nantucket Pr
Vermilion
Sheffield Shopping Center
Ohio State
Quarry Road
At. S
Pillsfield Township
Lorain County Sheriff's Deputies
Albert
Valentine
Island Rd
Eaton Township
Barberton
St. Loui
Coachman Motor Lodge
Elyria
Garden St
Second Street
East Avenue
Discount Drug Mart
Abbe Rd
Cleveland Street
Abbe Road
Max A. Reese
Warwick Dr
Sheffield Lake
Joseph & Feass Co
Keep Court
E Broad Street
Oberlin Road
9Th Street
Tulatoon Street
Duffy Street
Two Women Split Five Thousand Bingo Jackpot
Two Elyria area women shared a $5,000 Silver Dollar Jackpot Bingo at Elyria Catholic High School after both had identical bingo cards. Mrs. Robert Bopp and Mrs. John Patak beat odds of about 200,000 to one as the cover up numbers sealed their win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Catholic High School
Robert
Mary) Bopp
Hollywood Dr
John
Mary) Patak
Hickory A
Grafton
Leon St. Marie
Lakewood
St. Marie
Mary Michael
Starie
John Laubenthal
Lau
Oberlin board pauses Parker transfer dispute actions
Oberlin Board of Education will not hold meetings or issue statements about Principal Eugene Parker’s transfer to the district office. Attorneys advised delays to avoid conflicts with an Ohio Civil Rights Commission racial discrimination inquiry requested by Parker. A March 4 meeting with NAACP leaders was canceled for attendance rule issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Board of Education Today
Eugene Parker
Dennis Flood
Squire, Sanders and Dempsey
Cleveland
Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Parker
NAACP
Thomas Ellis
Board of Education
Civil Rights Commission
Downtown Sheraton faces court action over mortgage default
ITT Corp seeks a receiver for the Sheraton-Cleveland Hotel after alleging the current owner Cleveland Tower Inc. failed $25,000 monthly payments and diverted hotel revenues. The $3.45 million first mortgage holder also claims $400,000 was withdrawn from operations. Judge Patton set a Monday hearing. Lloyd, Cleveland Tower head, also sued by the FDIC over a Holiday Inn Lakeside loan. He has held political and racing posts in Ohio and owns other Holiday Inns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Sheraton-Cleveland
Cuyahoga Common Pleas Court
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
ITT
Sheraton Corp. of America
Public Square
Cleveland Tower Inc
Thomas R. Lloyd
Cambridge
TTT
Sheraton
Lloyd
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Holiday Inn Lakeside
FDIC
Northern Ohia Bank
Ohio
Guernsey County
Repalican Party
Dayton
Columbus
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Mrs
Jack
Flynn
Esta
Bud) Flynn
Elyrian
19Th Terrace
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Florida
Grafton Road
Jackie Flynn Jr
Ford Lauder
Church of the Little Flower
Hollywood
Fairchild Funeral Home
299 North Federal Highway
Jack DB
Florence Two
Death Hellcat
Attie
Feneral Nowe, Inc
Greater Hyme
Eimty Seca
Licanved Funeral Directan and
Amherst Man
Batis
Elyman
Peta
Elyria Memorial
Lorain, St. Joseph
Harris
Cleveland Marshall
Cleveland State University
Northwestern University School of Law
Atternave
Sets Seers Harris
Public Utilities Commission
Environmental Protection Agency of
Floyd Harris
Perkins
Elyria Police and Fire Departments
By Blanche Wack
St.arie
Oberlin Board
Glen Miller
W. W. Zinser
Bond Court
John T. Patton
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