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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1970
Page
8
Lorain County obituaries list numerous deaths including Burtal at Calvary Cemetery and services led by Rev Theodore Marshall. deaths of Louis Kurlander 77 and Lila Shryock 72. funeral notices for Geneva Watkins 33, Sheryl Resor infant, Louis Kajdaser 82, and others with burial at local cemeteries. A long list includes Martin J Lescher 34 and Frank Kimbrough 76 with services at Lorain area funeral homes and churches.
Frank S Cataldo Sr aged 42 of 2311 East 42nd Street Lorain died yesterday at 11 55 am in Lorain Community Hospital after a six month illness. A World War II veteran he was wounded in Europe and received the Purple Heart. He worked 25 years as a craneman at Loram Cayanoga Works US Steel. Survived by wife Emi three sons Frank E Dennis R and Thomas J all of Lorain two daughters Victoria Gib son and Karen at home four grandchildren his mother Clara Cataldo of Lorain three brothers Anthony Elvin Joseph and Samuel, five sisters, and many relatives. Reidy Scanlan Funeral Home handling arrangements with viewing hours today 7–9 pm and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 pm. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 am at the funeral home and 10 am at St Vincent de Paul Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.
The report shows Russ Davies and top Elyria Steam sellers led by Dick Wood and Kenneth Myers with other top names including Dave Abby Richard Forney Albert Hollmeshead and Willis Wilker. Hospital progress for King at EMH and new roles for Dick Benbow and Jim Doney noted along with community Rotary events and public appearances.
Senator Edward M Kennedy ignored written threats as he joined about 50,000 Lawrence residents in a St Patrick's Day parade. A heavy guard and a state police helicopter protected Kennedy and his wife Joan after parade officials received letters threatening the Massachusetts Democrat. Officials offered no details about the threats.
West Germany launches a piggyback rail service to relieve truck transport by combining road and rail movement. The state owned Federal Railways says the program is Europe’s first of its kind and aims to boost efficiency for logistics firms.
Four Ohio Penitentiary chaplains say the 136 year old facility shows a lack of concern for inmate rehabilitation. They cite limited after hours programs, reduced staff, and loss of accreditation as reasons inmates receive little education or vocation training. The religious leaders urge redirecting funds to constructive programs and better post conviction reintegration.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Lawrence at Elyria Memorial on Saturday at 41895 Lawrence Ct. The record also notes an Ason to Dr and Mrs Rudy Moc at 244 Georgia Ave and a son to Mr and Mrs Samuel Moore at 1914 West Ave plus four sons to Mr and Mrs Alvin Yarberry at 9804 Root Rd Columbia and Norbert Kelling at 923 Sherwood Ave.
A series of birth notices records new sons for Wr and Mrs Merion Catshall at 264 Rose. Dr Elyria and Mrs Blanca at 4132 Seneca Ave. Mr and Mrs Cart Lowe at 4885 Oster Rd Sheffield Lake Roson. Mr and Mrs Guadelupe Villegas at 1727 East 33rd St.
Auditor Antone Ujhelyi and Mayor Woodrow Mathna plan a budget talk today or tomorrow to review city money for 1970. A special council meeting and finance committee work are expected before April 1 to move an appropriations resolution amid wage demands from non-uniformed workers and a proposed new city hall and safety complex.
The Rev GG Morgan aged 82 of 465 Crandall Ave Youngstown died Saturday at Northside Hospital after suffering a heart attack while shoveling snow. A minister for 30 years he served nine years at Rust Methodist Oberlin then 12 years at Centenary United Methodist Youngstown retiring in 1962. Survived by wife Carne Anna married 50 years and one sister Irene Saunders Bakersfield. Funeral set at Centenary United Methodist Church Youngstown with viewing at McCullough-Williams Funeral Home Belmont Ave details listed.
Lorain Fire department weighs arson as a possible cause in the death of two year old Regina Harris at 1530 East 30th Street. Fire Chief Dale Sheridan says investigators are not sure if arson was involved but are examining the possibility. The blaze started in the upstairs rear apartment. the father reported flames from a space heater. There was about a 45 minute delay before calling the fire department.
Jamestown North Dakota Stutsman County deputies hold four women in a Thanksgiving grand larceny case in Wakeman. Edna Sutton 26 was stopped for speeding and charged with auto theft and grand larceny of items from Mrs Francis Howe’s home last November. The case involves a car, typewriter, television, coal pewter set and more. Warrants sent to Jamestown and the case transferred to the FBI in Sandusky.
A 63 year old Lorain man Julius Stephan of 2102 West 13th Street was hospitalized in guarded condition with head arm and knee injuries after a collision with Harold Dillion 30 of 5100 West Ernie Avenue and his family. Dillion and his wife Mary 21 and two children were treated and released. Stephan was charged with driving while under the influence and failure to yield.
A Sheffield Lake woman, Dorothy Rotina, 50, was injured after losing control on Lake Road while passing another vehicle. She is in fair condition with a broken right arm and possible shoulder fracture at St Joseph Hospital. Joel Houston, 26, Avon Lake, was not seriously hurt after his car was sideswiped and struck a hydrant, causing major damage.
A Lorain woman, Babe Steele, 64, of 2850 Lexington Ave, was hit crossing Rt 24 near Farr Avenue Saturday afternoon. She is in guarded condition at Lorain St Joseph Hospital with a broken right hip. Deputies report conflicting witness statements delaying release of the driver's name.
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