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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1978
Page
9
Obituary notices list Perry G Deasley 103 and Mrs Mary Kinzel 74 among Lorain county deaths. Details cover surviving relatives, past residences, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements at local homes and churches including Oak Hills Nursing Home and St Mary Church.
Mrs Frank Daly aged 89 of Cuyaoga Falls and formerly of 139 West Bridge Street dies. Survived by a son Harry. Visitation at Laubenthal Funeral Home Elyria Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with a wake service at 8 pm. Services Wednesday at 9 am in the funeral home and 9:30 am at St Mary Church. Burial in St Mary Cemetery.
In loving memory of Steve Baker killed on Palm Sunday 1971 and Gary Obius born 1948 died 1974. Also memory of Steven Wayne Ke killed March 28 1971. Messages from family say grief remains, rest in God’s garden, treasures never stolen.
Mrs Bert W Jaycox aged 90 and formerly of 217 Columbia Ave died at Elyria Home after a brief illness. She was born December 16 1887 in Highmore South Dakota and lived in Elyria over 60 years. Surviving are daughter Phyllis Kiss, Rocky River, brothers Barton Perkins Detroit and Arthur Perkins St. Petersburg, seven great grandchildren and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery after services conducted by Rev Mel Holtz. Memorials to Lake Avenue United Church Of Christ are suggested.
Lorain firemen and city council resumed wage negotiations after a three hour meeting. Council relented on retroactivity only if a settlement is reached, keeping a retroactive date to Feb 1. The city offers four percent raise this year and two percent next year while firemen seek 5.50 annually for longevity to reach 100 per year. A further session is set for tonight.
A Convair 600 from Wright Airlines landed at 1:45 a.m. starting regular cargo flights into Lorain County. Two Convair 600s will operate five days weekly with eastbound legs to Petersboro New Jersey Baltimore Richmond Charlotte and westbound to St. Louis and Kansas City. Each plane carries 14 000 to 15 000 pounds.
Three men were found guilty of motor vehicle and alcohol charges after pleading no contest before Elyria Municipal Court Judge James P. Horn. Leroy Charles and Steven E. Flenner were fined 350 dollars each with six month license suspensions. Charles drew 30 days and Flenner 26 days in jail. William Babitsch, charged with DUI, was fined 350 dollars on reduced counts of physical control and disorderly conduct.
A series of brief entries records thefts, car accidents, a break in at a dental office, a shoplifting arrest, a domestic argument, and a missing dog. Locations include Elyria Township, Lorain County, and nearby roads such as North Abbe Road, Third and Court streets, Foster Avenue, and Lake Avenue. Injuries are described as minor or none. times span from 7:04 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. on various days.
Elyria police Captain Fred Biltz retires after 27 years with the department reducing force to 16 below authorized strength. Chief Paul Brand says further retirements likely and notes equipment problems. Six new patrolmen expected by next month to ease the critical manpower shortage. Biltz joined in 1951, rose to captain in 1969, and plans to retire while still relatively young. Promotions will follow without new civil service exams due to existing eligibility lists.
A Cincinnati man jailed on felonious sexual penetration charges followed by the death of guard Terry D. Kemper, 32, who had been hospitalized since the March 13 assault at Americana Inn in Elyria. Police report Kemper died at 12:45 pm Monday in Elyria Memorial Hospital ICU. Investigators will present death evidence to the Lorain County grand jury.
Four motorists were fined a total of 1625 by Elyria Municipal Court Judge Stephen R. Nagy after guilt on motor vehicle and alcohol charges. Patricia Farmer of Eaton Boulevard received 500 and 30 days jail with license suspended three years. jail term deferred. Gerald Riggs of Oberlin Avenue was fined 350 with 10 days jail and 30 day license suspension. jail and suspension deferred. Two others, Michael Fischer of Parsons Road and Albert Johnson Jr. of West River Street, faced lesser charges with fines 425 and 350 respectively and 30 day licenses suspended.
A series of five free sessions begins Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul School on Rt. 254. Led by Linda Eaton Betty Yun and Dr. Daniel Zaworski the program covers causes control and effects of diabetes nutrition diet planning and dining out tips. Open to all with emphasis on integrating diabetic meals for the whole family.
Milan Erie County deputies report the theft of two kerosene powered space heaters valued at 1300 dollars from a home under construction on Route 13 north of Milan. Cecil and Joseph Bibb of Bibb Builders and Bill Schnell of Hoover Drywall reported the loss after workers found an open garage door Monday morning. The Bibbs said the site was secured Saturday afternoon and the theft was discovered when crews arrived. The sheriff's department continues investigation.
Deputies suspect an insider after 11 cases of dynamite and 1500 blasting caps vanished from Cleveland Quarries Co. The 550 pounds of dynamite, with nine cases stored by Vermilion officials, were taken from steel lockers west of Quarry Road. Locks on both compartments were broken and burglars knew the cap storage location.
Four defendants pleaded guilty on Monday before Common Pleas Judge Floyd D. Harris and were referred to the probation department for pre sentence reports. Douglas K. Rutledge 20 of 314 Taylor St Amherst admitted breaking and entering at Sliman Dodge Agency Feb 13. Robert A Glynn 5115 East Lake Rd Sheffield Lake admitted permitting drug abuse. Sherman Duvall 19 of 417 W 10th St attempted robbery. Brian K Murphy 28 of 76 East Lorain St Oberlin admitted receiving stolen property. Judge Harris granted probation to Jacob S William Harbourtown Trailer Ct Vermilion after his guilty plea to theft involving a motor vehicle.
Judge James P. Horn ordered James H. Hammerich and Clifford McCloskey held to the grand jury on charges of breaking and entering and safecracking. The pair pleaded innocent after a Sohio station break in at 402 East Bridge Street. Police said less than $50 was taken.
The Elyria NAACP Youth Chapter hosts a 7 pm panel at the Elyria Neighborhood Center. Topics include community problems jobs and education with panelists Bob Hogg Thelma Adams Isaac Chapman and Councilman Leo Bullocks. Open to the public.
An Elyria insurance salesman, 54, was assaulted and robbed of 700 dollars in Avon Lake on Monday night. He sought treatment at Elyria Memorial Hospital around midnight and was treated and released. Police and hospital spokesmen did not identify the victim.
A list of newborns announced from Elyria Memorial dated March 23. A son to Glenn Voss and wife at 1828 Narragansett Blvd Lorain. a daughter to Steve Burgett and wife at 246 Howe St. Also multiple other births listed with parent names and addresses in Lorain, Grafton, North Ridgeville, Vermilion, and nearby areas.
An inventory filed in Lorain County Probate Court lists Harry Levine’s estate at 323,737 dollars. Real estate 107,400 dollars. intangible property 215,837 dollars. His widow Jennie Levin is executrix, residing 2647 Skyline Dr., Lorain.
Avon City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall Wednesday at 8 p.m. to hear residents suggestions for spending 1978 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funds. A second hearing on April 10 at 8 p.m. will follow.
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