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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1978
Page
8
Mrs. Clara Koepp longtime Amherst resident died this morning. Hempel Funeral Home of Amherst is in charge of arrangements.
Lagrange based Keystone Middle School grades 4-8 will host a science fair in the high school gym Monday at 7 PM. Audience members may view judging from the bleachers and then the projects will be on display. The public is invited.
Easter sunrise at 6 30 a m on Krueger s Hill E Main Road followed by a turkey shoot at 1 p m at the American Legion post Rt 61 north.
The judge declared Papp guilty of first degree murder and rape after three court appointed psychiatrists examined him. The verdict followed nine days of testimony and was met with tense scenes as Papp was escorted from the jail to the courtroom. Jurors described shifting votes before affirming the guilty verdict and the foreman noted tapes that supported the prosecution’s case. Attorneys warned of appeals and the court offered a free transcript for appeal.
Visnich Mrs Eli Agnes of Lorain survived by husband and daughters Isha Ralich Viola Dumsk Nada Dorothy. Visitations at John R Devin Funeral Home Lorain Saturday 7 to 7 p.m. and Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 p.m. Services Monday 11 a.m. Burial Ridge Memorial Park. Parastas services in funeral home Saturday and Sunday 4 p.m.
Unexpected bad weather forced the postponement of an Easter party on the courthouse steps. Spokesman Tom Dangerfield said the event resumes at 1 pm Monday with a prize drawing to be held then. winners need not be present to claim prizes.
In loving memory of David Law who passed away on March 24, 1377. The family recalls a devoted husband and father, always loving and thoughtful. He is sadly missed by his wife and family, whose memories keep him near in spirit.
Lorain County Community College announces late registration for spring quarter credit courses on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Admissions Office second floor College Center Building. Students may also drop or add classes if space is available. Call the Admissions Office for more information.
The Club an Eve Merriam musical satire set in 1903 centers on seven male roles played by women. The cast and direction earn praise for lively performances and tap work while confronting old male chauvinism with dated jokes that now provoke reflection on gender.
Roberta Flack's Front Row Theatre show drew rave crowds amid icy road conditions across the region. Streets and highways iced over, a travel advisory in effect, with I-75 briefly closed near Mansfield after multiple accidents. Flack's live band impressed with seamless studio-like sound as she delivered a long, lyrically rich set that stretched past midnight. Opening act Lenny Williams with Tower of Power faced distracting brass antics but still delivered solid performances. The final show was held on Wilson Mills Road tonight.
Catholic Charities begins a two week push May 7 to May 21 to raise 3.75 million, a 15 percent increase to fund expanded social programs. More than 210000 wage earners across 240 parishes of the Diocese of Cleveland will be asked to pledge. CCC supports 55 agencies providing services to infants, families, the aged, and people with disabilities.
The third annual Lorain County March of Dimes Bike-a-thon a 50 kilometer ride will be held April 30 starting at Elyria Savings and Trust Main office in Elyria. Four hundred biking enthusiasts are expected to join and organizers aim to raise $10,000 for March of Dimes birth defect prevention programs. Participants must fill a registration card to receive sponsor sheets and money is pledged per kilometer. Registration cards are available at local bike shops the bank or by calling the March of Dimes. Prizes are awarded by a drawing for all pledges turned in within 30 days with a grand prize for the top donor.
James N. Barber of Wellington files in Common Pleas Court alleging the Wellington Exempted School District Board of Education breached his teaching contract. Barber, who taught for over three years under one-year contracts, seeks reinstatement for 1977 78 and back pay.
At a sixth annual school banquet Elyria Christian Academy reported raising more than $16,000 toward its $1 million complex at 145 Academy Court. Officials target $40,000 more. total to date about $25,000 with $5,000 to $10,000 more pledged. The $1 million project opened January 1977 features 19 classrooms an all purpose room and admin offices with a gymnasium under construction and a 2500 seat capacity.
Elyria High School will host visits from 26 colleges and universities between April 4 and 14. The guidance department organizes the program to help juniors gather higher education information before their senior year, with participation also open to seniors and sophomores.
Seven defendants pleaded guilty before Common Pleas Judge Paul J. Mikus and were sent to the probation department for pre-sentence reports. Assistant Prosecutor Elio Zerbini approved the pleas after pre-trial conferences. Defendants include James Ossman Lorain misuse of credit cards Mattie Curry Lorain welfare fraud William Jackson Vermilion grand theft auto Kenneth Henery Vermilion grand theft auto Allen Dierson Lorain falsification welfare John Secunde Cleveland aggravated burglary Eugene Portis Sheffield grand theft auto.
Hispanic youths will gather May 6 from 9 am to 3 30 pm at St John’s cafeteria 1031 Superior Avenue. Sponsored by the Commission on Catholic Community Action and the Hispanic Community Development Task Force the event aims to organize youths on issues affecting them and clarify cultural identity while reaffirming their strength and potential.
Amherst schedules a 7 p m public hearing on 1978 appropriations totaling nearly 700000 in the general fund with the city council meeting moved to 7 30 p m Tuesday. budget exceeds 3 8 million, up about 800000 from last year due to salary hikes and park pool accounts. A possible move would combine the prosecutor and law director roles, with salary unchanged. hydrant rentals and street lighting payments spark debate over funding sources. Capital projects funded from income tax and bond retirement also under consideration.
The regular April meeting of the Lorain County Board of Health is rescheduled from April 1 to April 8 at 9 a.m. The session will be at the Lorain County Health Department office 9880 South Murray Ridge Rd Elyria.
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