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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1969

Page

11

Funeral Notices from Elyria Area Post

Berlin Heights Mrs Serena Cornwell Allgood 74 died Saturday in Moravian Nursing Home Milan. Funeral tomorrow 2 p.m. Hinman Funeral Home with burial in Cable Cemetery Florence Township. Surviving son Berton Berlin Heights and sisters Sarah Ludlow Berlin Township Frances Smith Morristown Pa. Pythian Sisters service tonight 7:30. Lorain Thomas Horton 52 died Saturday returning from work United States Steel Lorain Works. Funeral Wednesday 1 p.m. New Bethel Baptist Church burial Elmwood Cemetery. Surviving daughters Vivian Valerie Vernita mother Riddie Horton and many siblings. OBERLIN Charles Blanco 54 died Saturday 328 South Professor St Sacred Heart Church 10:30 a.m. burial Greenwood Wellington Mrs Oliver Meloy 67 died today Rochester Township. Avon Anthony John Boyd 89 died today Olmsted Manor Nursing Home. Frank Byer 76 died today Fairview General Hospital. Will Williams 26 died yesterday Elyria Memorial Hospital. Ross C. Hayes 56 died Friday Lansing Michigan. Stella Edna Gold 83 Middleburg Heights died today Southwest General Hospital. GRAFTON Clarence Metzger 65 died last night 1144 Hickory St civic leader former Abex employee. Burial Nesbett Cemetery. Burial schedule and funeral home details listed.

Berlin Heights Serena Cornwell Allgood Hinman Funeral Dale Turner Cable Cemetery Florence Township Allgood Moravian Nursing Home Milan Berlin Fruit Box Co United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Pythian Sisters Berlin Temple Morris Berton Sarah Ludlow Berlin Township Frances Smith Morristown Lorain Thomas Horton New Bethel Baptist Church Cornelius Spraggin Elmwood Cemetery Mr. Horton West 22Nd St Lorain Works United States Steel Corp Greensboro Ala Vivian Valerie Vernita Riddie Horton Cleveland Austin Steve Ezekiel Lansing Mich James Eddie Chicago John Gary Ind Cameron Taylor Los Angeles Calif Wille Horton Louise Guy New Kensington Brown Oberlin William Andrews Charles Blanco Sacred Heart Catholic Church Greenwood Cemetery Wellington Blanco South Cowling Funeral Home Delphine M. Laubenthal Dale Ave St. John Hospital Laubenthal North Ridgeville Rupert J Harold Mildred Pesano Ruth Hopkins Celeste Grunwald Jeannette Laubenthal AVON Anthony John Boyd Mills Rd Olmsted Manor Boyd Lithuania Chicago Tribune Holy Trinty Church Chicago Webb Printing Union No. 7 Robert Pepin Irene Marie Providence Order Walter Astrosky Detroit Charles Boyd Veronica Enoch Bogner Funeral Frank Byer East River Rd Fairview General Hospital Byer la Grenge Harshaw Chemical Co Mary Osborn Eustis Fla George M. Byer Richard Placeway Grace Brothern Church Brookdale Cemetery Wainwright Funeral Home Paul Williams Willie Williams Church of God In Christ Fuller Rd Mr. Williams King St Elyria Memorial Hospital Lake Ave Lyon Miss Williams Elyria American Crucible Products Willy Masheule Ross C. Hayes Clarksfield Vermilion Area Kubach-Smith Norwalk Earl T. English Vermilion Restlawn Memorial Park Huron Hayes Logan Ave Lansing Mich Harrison, Mich Michigan Rooney Point Presbyterian Church Tridelphia W. Va John J. Carton Masonic Lodge Harrison Ethelda Judy) Pavia Sandusky David Mary Ella) Pittinger Patricia) Galloway Edward Kathy) Steffanni Elaine Hayes Wayne Mesick Thomas Lester Clegg Harry Maxine Schmitz Evelyn Cook Ely Masonic Lodge of Grafton Clarence Metzger Hickory St Metzger Grafton Board of Public Affairs Fire Department Grafton United Methodist Church Elyria Odd Fellows Lodge Russell D Fulton M. Ray Smith Wall Nesbett

Dr. Fred M. Sponseller Dies At 89 In Elyria

Lorain County physician Dr. Fred M. Sponseller 89 longtime general practitioner with late career focus on proctology died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He practiced in Crawford County Wellington Amherst and Elyria and retired in 1957. He is survived by his wife Catherine and several children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Wainwright Funeral Home with burial at Brookdale Cemetery.

Fred M. Sponseller Lorain County Elyria Memorial Hospital Catherine A Thorley Lake Ave Dr. Sponseller Crawford County Wellington Amherst Elyria Heidelberg College Tiffin Eclectic Medical School Cincinnati Lorain County Medical Society Ohio Medical Association American Medical Association Washington Avenue Christian Church Sponseller Marion Dren Lloyd Swalley Garrett Ind Hope Hosack Long Beach Calif Wainwright J. Kenneth Evans Brookdale Cemetery

Three Helped Stalled Driver Hurt When Car Is Rammed

Three would be Good Samaritans were injured when a stalled car on South Main Street was struck from behind by a second vehicle. Dean Rounds 16 Claude Parks 16 and Charles Drake 15 all sustained injuries and were treated and released. The driver John Snyder 45 faced charges of driving under the influence and failure to stop within an assured clear distance and will appear in Oberlin Municipal Court.

Wellington South Main Street Dean Rounds Tacoma Ave Lorain Claude L. Parks Riverside Dr Charles Drake West Colgate Court Cleveland Southern Lorain County Hospital Willam E. Bammerlin Settlement Acres Park Norfolk and Western Bammerlin John M. Snyder Snyder Oberlin

Elyria Taverns cited in liquor law violations

Two Elyria taverns and a county bar were cited during the weekend after raids by state liquor enforcement agents. Home Tavern at 2691 Broad St was cited for after hour sale and consumption of liquor. Stan's Villa on Telegraph Road faced after hours sales and consumption violations. Point Restaurant at Routes 10 and 20 in Russia Township was cited for Sunday sales.

Elyria Home Tavern Broad St Stan Telegraph Road Point Restaurant Russia Township

In Memoriam King March 1965

In loving memory of my beloved father Mr C W King who passed away March 31 1965 God stepped into Maumee Valley Hospital on Wednesday morning to take from us his 46 precious stone and added it to His Eternal Home Loving Daughter Mrs Chesley Tharpe and Granddaughter Mrs Elzie Walls

C W. King God Maumee Valley Hospital Chesley Tharpe Elzie Walls

Lorain National Bank Wins OCC Approval for Central Lorain Branch

Lorain National Bank has received approval from the Comptroller of the Currency for a new branch in the Central Lorain business district. A site is yet to be selected with Broadway area preference from 15th to 25th Street. The bank aims to serve central Lorain and existing customers with a full service office.

Lorain National Bank Central Lorain Business District Comptroller of Currency Broadway 15Th 25Th Street Thomas P. Ryan Central Lorain James II. Herbert

Burglars In Lorain Busy Over Weekend

Burglars stole cash bonds and personal property totaling over 3000 from four homes and an auto dealership in Lorain. Losses included a $500 TV from Richard Esser and $1000 in U.S. savings bonds at Julian Gomez’s home. Also taken were jewelry coins from John Smith and tires from Kaminski Oldsmobile-Cadillac. Police reported rifles and pistols stolen from Joseph Hering.

Lorain Richard Esser Meister Rd Esser Kaminski Oldsmobile-Cadillac Henderson Dr Leo Kaminski Joseph Hering Fulmer Hering George

Horse Destroyed After Night Hit In North Ridgeville

A grey mare owned by Mrs James L Lewis of Avon Belden Road was destroyed after a car driven by Kitridge T Taps 23 of Trinity Court Avon hit it on Avon Belden Road Rt 76. Taps was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for possible internal injuries and released.

North Ridgeville Avon-Belden Kitridge T. Taps Trinity Ct Avon Elyria Memorial Hospital Taps Avon-Belden Road Rt. 76 James L. Lewis Avon-Belden Rd

Parking lot shooting leads to charges in Lorain

Lorain police charged Jorge Monge aged 31 of East 28th Street with carrying a concealed weapon after a Saturday shooting in an East 28th Street parking lot. William Knowles, 53, was wounded in the stomach and in fair condition at St Joseph Hospital.

Lorain East 28Th Street Jorge Monge East 28Th St William Knowles Fulton Ave St. Joseph Hospital Maurice Mumford Mezxge

Service club speakers announced for area meetings

Ronald Roth of the Whirl Pool Corp Benton Harbor Michigan speaks at 6 30 pm for Lions at the Porter House. Grafton Prison farm and Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield leaders headline Rotary at 12 05 pm at the YMCA. Rev James Brinks Milan Edison Memorial Methodist Church speaks at the Maundy Thursday breakfast 8 am at First United Methodist Church. Brinks a 1965 Milan appointment graduate of Asbury College Wilmore KY and Pittsburgh Seminary former Elyria associate minister. tickets available from the Church Support Committee.

Ronald Roth The Whirlpool Corp Benton Harbor, Mich Lion Club Porter House Roth Grafton Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Rotary Club YMCA Methodist Church Kiwanis Club First United Methodist Church Brinks Asbury College Wilmore Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Elyria First United Methodist Church Milan

Area Births Reported Over Weekend

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Homer VauKirk at 10 West River Street. A son was born to Mr and Mrs David Painter at 245 Lexington Avenue. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Rob Harris at 806 West Broad. The notices also list births for David Combs of 1141 Melvyr Lane and Daniel Herschberger of 106 Pleasant Street LaGrange.

Mrs Homer Vaukirk West River St David Painter Lexington Ave Robgt Harris West Broad David Combs Melvyr Lane Daniel Herschberger Pleasant St LaGrange

Birth Announcements From Lorain Local Homes

A sequence of birth notices lists new sons and a daughter born to families in Lorain and nearby areas. Names include Dennis Monos, James Plato, Reginald Humphries, Clarke Adams, Michael Cawthon, Jack Hemminger, Robert Cuenin, Kurt Mitt erling, Harvey Pratt, Andre Yon, and Matthew Mayo, with addresses in Lorain and Millington New Jersey.

Reginald Humphries Reeves Ave Clarke Adams Millington Michael Cawthon East 30Th St Kurt Mitterling Morgan St Harvey Pratt South Professor St Andre Yon Woodland St Matthew Mayo South Pleasant St

Births Reported for HARDWICK and CARROLL Families

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ron ald HARDWICK of Amherst, and a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James CARROLL at 3612 Broadway in Lorain.

Ronald Hardwick Amherst Mobile Homes James Carroll Broadway Lorain

Linwood Street Home TV and Radio Theft Reported

Police reported a burglary on Linwood Street where a portable television and a clock radio valued at 172 dollars were stolen. Charles Martin of 1310 Linwood St. said the items disappeared between 7:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. while he and his wife were away.

John Smith West 39Th St Smith West 38Th Street Oberlin Avenue Linwood Street Charles Martin Linwood St

Names Shape Destiny Says Study On First Names

A study by Barbara Buchan of Pennsylvania State University and James L. Bruning of Ohio University suggests first names influence attraction. Men favor girls named Susanne Linda Dawn Annette Sherry and Patty, while women prefer James Michael and Paul. Florid, old fashioned or extremist names fare poorly. The piece notes implications for parents and cites further local community notices about an Elyria barbershop quartet parade, hospitalizations, and local sports figures.

Barbara Buchanan Pennyslvania State University James L. Bruning Ohio University Susanne Linda Dawn Annette Sherry Patty James Michael Paul Hildegards Pansy Agatha Hilda Beulah Mathilde Alfreda Daisy Rose Lillie Wendy Alfred Percival Horace Cuthbert Jack Knight Jr Woodhill Dr Elyria The Elyria High School Elyria Chapter Knight Mary King First Congregational Church Miss King Inanda Seminary South Africa Nick Smith Clark St Art Scrivens Concord Ave U.S

Lodge Reports Slow but Real Progress in Paris Talks

Washington US chief negotiator Henry Cabot Lodge says progress has been made in the Paris peace talks over the past year, though he notes the pace remains slow. He emphasizes cautious optimism about advancing key issues and the ongoing negotiations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elyria Area Serena C. Allgood Blanco Service R.J. Laubenthal Walter Meloy Oliver Meloy Rochester Township Allen Hospital Walter Melvin Barber Nora Walter Marshall Norton Funneral Anthony J. Boyd Stella E. Gold Stella Edna Gold Cherokee Trail Middleburg Heights Southwest General Hospital Berea Gold Ralph Stella) Soucie Richard Zabniser Memoriam Sudro-Curtis Greater Elyria and Harvey C. Curtis Ernest W. Scheuftler Mwapap Lorain National Birmingham Mill Hollow Park Heelhaulers Club Tom Annable Elvera Mason Mark Dr N. Ridgeville Knowles Monge Service Club James Brinks Milan Edison Memorial Horton Hearing Aid Service Bread St Elyria Memorial Lorain St. Joseph Dennis Monos Reid Ave James Plato Leavitt Rd Jack Hemminger West Erie Ave Oberlin Allen Robert Cuenin Amherst Hospital Karl W. Plocher, Inc Philip B. Kaiser Lorain County Bank Ays AuWerter’s Office Outfitters Middle Avenue
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