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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1978

Page

11

Amherst doctor Dr Nicholas Restifo dies at 46

Dr. Nicholas P. Restifo D.O. 46 the first osteopathic surgeon on Lorain Community Hospital staff died Saturday at the hospital. He was stricken in his Amherst office and lived at 168 Orchard Dr. Amherst. He practiced 15 years in Amherst and served at Doctor's Hospital Columbus. He held degrees from Western Reserve University and Kirksville School. Surviving include wife Louise three children and his parents and siblings. He supported an obstetrics memorial fund at Amherst Hospital. Memorials directed to the fund.

Nicholas P. Restifo D.O Lorain Community Hospital Amherst North Leavitt Rd Orchard Dr Restifo Doctor's Hospital Columbus Western Reserve University Kirksville School of Osteopathy Amherst Hospital St. Joseph Church Louise Christine Ohio State University Carla Nicholas Joseph David Joseph Restifo Fairview Park Thomas North Olmsted

Harold Hun Saker 55 services in Lorain

Services for Harold Hun Saker aged 55 of 114 W 31st Street Lorain will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Reichlin Cooley Funeral Home Lorain with viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. He was pronounced dead at Suburban Hospital Warrensville Heights yesterday afternoon.

Harold Hun Saker 31St St. Lorain Warrensville Heights Reichlin- Cooley Funeral Home Lorain Elmwood Cemetery Drew Ernest Caledonia Mich Wainwright David Bush John Benson Brookdale Cemetery

Paul Wainwright Singing Florist Dies at 85 in Elyria

Paul Wainwright 85 a resident of the Elyria Home died Sunday after a year and a half illness. Retired florist he ran Wainwright Florist for decades and was known as the singing florist for his vocal appearances at events. Charter member of Lorain County Florists Association he retired in 1985 after 50 years in business. Born Lisbon Jan 23 1892 he lived in Elyria since 1918 and served as councilman 1929 1931 and councilman at large 1957 1959. He was married 62 years to Ruth and leaves sons David P. Wainwright and Irving R. Wainwright both of Elyria a daughter Nancy Caldwell Lakeside five grandchildren. Burial arrangements and funeral details were announced by local funeral homes.

Paul Wainwright Elyria Wainwright Florist Singing Florist Lorain County Florists Association Lisbon Wainwright C.W. Barres Inc Frank S. Harmon Lodge LaPorte Methodist Church Ruth Irving R Donald Nancy) Caldwell Lakeside

Martin G. Schuerger Dies at 86 in Cleveland

Martin G. Schuerger 86 of 9500 Reed Rd North Ridgeville died Sunday in Elyria Memorial Hospital. A retired lithographer he worked for Cleveland Lithograph Co. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus member born May 9 1891 in Cleveland. Survived by brothers Raymond E Herbert G sisters Marie Friedl Irene Edwards. two brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Visitation Corrigan Funeral Home Cleveland today 7 9 p.m. and Tuesday 3 5 and 7 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at St Stephen Church Cleveland burial in St Mary Cemetery Cleveland.

Earl W. Betts Brighton Township Elms Wellington Mr. Betts Pittsfield Ohio Ayreshire Cattle Associations Camden Baptist Church Freda Fred Rachel) Patton Peru South America Kenneth Linda) Duffield New Brunswick Canada Raymond Funeral Ron Merrill Camden Cemetery Martin G. Schuerger Reed Rd North Ridgeville Elyria Memorial Hospital Cleveland Lithograph Co Schuerger Knights of Columbus Cleveland Raymond E Herbert G Marie Friedl Irene Edwards Corrigan Lorain Ave West 148Th St St. Stephen , Church St. Mary Cemetery

Norwalk Man Hurt In Train Crash

A Norwalk man is in intensive care at Fisher-Titus Hospital after his car was struck and dragged over 100 feet by a Norfolk and Western freight train Sunday. Timothy Nickols, 26, of 242 HE Main St, suffered internal injuries when his car was hit near the Benedict Avenue crossing shortly before 5 p.m. Damage was extensive to the car and to the locomotive.

Norwalk Fisher-Titus Hospital Timothy Nickols Main St Norfolk and Western Benedict Avenue Crossing

Lorain Man Charged With DWI After Speeding Stop

Lorain man Samuel W. Lucente, 21, of 4053 Palm Ave, was charged with driving while under the influence after a 1:30 a.m. stop for speeding on Lake Avenue near Furnace Street. He also faced speeding and running a red light charges, police said.

Lorain Lake Avenue Furnace Street Samuel W. Lucente Palm Ave Elyria

Recall drive persists in Brunswick school officials

Citizens vow to continue recalls of five school board members and seek resignations of superintendent Paul Keaton and assistant superintendent Roger Stiller. The effort followed a strike that rounded up 35 jailed teachers for defying a back to work order. About 60 supporters filed petitions after attorney validation, with a request to place the issue on the board's next agenda.

Brunswick Paul Keaton Roger Stiller Stiller Keaton John Olberholtzer

Arson Suspected in New London Barn Fire

A New London man, Jim Girard, 20, was severely burned when a barn behind the home of his sister and brother-in-law at 50 West Hooker Street caught fire. He escaped through a window after finding the exit padlocked from the outside. Police and the Ohio State Fire Marshal investigate as money and wallet vanish.

New London State Fire Marshall Jim Girard Fisher- Titus Hospital Norwalk Bachman Girard Ohio State Fire Marshal George Bachman West Hooker St

Eight motorists fined in Elyria for DUI and related charges

Eight motorists were found guilty on DUI and related reckless operation and disorderly conduct charges. Willis J. Duncan of 993 Salem Ave. received 500 dollars fine, six months in jail, and a three year license suspension. Other defendants, including Meridith, Baylin, Barnes, Sicisko, Phillips, Spencer, and five others faced fines from 300 to 500 dollars and suspensions up to six months, with varying jail terms.

Willis J. Duncan Salem Ave Stephen R. Nagy Opera Fred Phillips East Ave Lorain James P. Horn Debra Spencer Purdue Ave Nagy

City may hire Daley as wage talks consultant

Vermilion Municipal Court Judge David L. Daley, Elyria attorney, would be paid 50 dollars an hour to assist in wage negotiations with city employees. Council expected to act tonight after an executive session last week. Contracts with three employee groups expire June 30 and opening rounds dates are not set. The EPPA suit in county Common Pleas Court seeks recognition as bargaining agent.

Vermilion Municipal Court David L. Daley Council Daley Elyria Elyria Police Patrolmen’ 'S Association EPPA County Common Pleas Court

Voter registration set for Saturday in Lorain Elyria offices

Lorain County Board of Elections offices in Elyria and Lorain will be open 8 30 a m to 9 p m Saturday for voter registration. Joan Leyshon says Saturday is the deadline for registration in the June 6 primary. Those who have not voted in two years must register. Absentee voters have until noon June 3 for applications.

Lorain County Election Board

Two Trustees Shift Meetings in Henrietta Township

Henrietta Township trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. while daylight saving time is in effect. Meetings are at the township hall on Vermilion and Garfield Roads, the first Monday of each month, per Clerk Charles Berg.

Henrietta Township Charles Berg Vermilion and Garfield Rds Berg

Cleveland Man Held After High Speed Police Chase

A 20-year-old Cleveland man, George Hronis of 3745 West 212th Street, faces felonious assault fleeing a police officer and reckless operation charges after a high speed chase through Fairview Park Rocky River Westlake North Olmsted North Ridgeville and back. The pursuit, reaching about 100 mph, ended when his car flipped near the Great Northern Shopping Center. He was jailed on a $2,600 bond awaiting a Rocky River municipal court appearance.

North Olmsted Cleveland Rocky River George Hronis West 212Th Street Great Northern Shopping Center Fairview Park Hronis Westlake North Ridgeville

OSU Gospel Choir to Sing in Milan Friday Night

The Ohio State University gospel choir from King's Way Fellowship will perform at Milan Town Hall Friday at 8 p.m. The Edison Memorial United Methodist Church of Milan sponsors the event. The group, organized in 1970, tours annually with about 35 to 45 members and has a history of award wins including first place at the 1976 Ohio State Fair Sacred Music Festival.

King's Way Singers Ohio State University Milan Town Hall Edison Memorial United Methodist Church of Milan King’s Way Fellowship West Ohio King Avenue Church Columbus England

Local Police Reports Patchwork of Incidents Across Town

Elyria police and fire units logged numerous calls from the 1:08 p.m. hour onward including a purse theft from a car at 200 Bal St and a $200 wallet loss plus bonds and cards. A late evening motorcycle crash near Cowley Road injured riders with no serious harm reported. Additional two car crashes on Rt 83 and North Ridge Road with no injuries were noted along with a bar assault at Driftwood Bar & Grill on Elytia Avenue.

Ruth Cope Cowley Road Rt $2 Eaton Township Rt. 83 RS &2 Driftwood Bar & Grill Elytia Avenue Old Township North Ridge Road Eyes Township Sprague Road Columbia South Pearl Avenue Shefficia's

Lorain workers threaten to strike over wage talks

Lorain city employees including United Steelworkers Local 6621 vote on May 22 to strike if a wage settlement with the city council fails. Sid Saltzbaugh says the vote was unanimous and that firefighters may also strike if negotiations stall as council prepares to vote on pay for firemen. Police have settled with the council, while other groups push for agreement.

Lorain Sid Saltzbaugh United Steelworkers of America

Wagner to head Bay View Hospital board

William A. Bill Wagner owner of Wagner's Flower Center at 26740 Royalton Road Columbia Station has been chosen as president of the Bay View Hospital board in Bay Village He previously served six years on the board and also sits on the board of a planned hospital in Westlake

William A Bill” Wagner Wagner’s Flower Center Royalton Road Columbia Station Bay View Hospital Bay Village Wagner Westlake

Birth announcements list multiple families with addresses

A sequence of birth notices lists a son for James and Barnes at 106 Mill St in Lodi, a daughter for Carl Marina and a Mrs Avon at 2224 Garden Dr, a son for Israel Velez at 2004 East 30th St Lorain, a son for Cleveland Todd at 515 West River St, and other newborns including a daughter for Evelyn Crutch er Galen Lake and a son for William Hartman with addresses in Avon Grafton and nearby areas.

James Barnes Mill St Lodi Carl Marina Garden Dr Avon Israel Velez East 30Th St Lorain Cleveland Todd West River St William Hartman Eastern Heights Bird Michael Sadowski Mechanic St Grafton Robert Williams Caroline Dr

LaGrange Civic Improvement League to Meet Tuesday

LaGrange’s Civic Improvement League will gather at Florence Behner’s home at 8 p.m. Tuesday for the community group’s meeting.

LaGrange League Lagrange Civic Improvement League Florence Behner

Cincinnati City Manager William Donaldson to speak in Elyria

Cincinnati city manager since 1975 William A. Donaldson will address a noon luncheon of the Commerce and Industry Association of Greater Elyria on May 25 at the Holiday Inn. Known for innovations in Scottsdale and other cities, he cut payroll in Cincinnati and advocates breaking down isolated departments to boost accountability.

William A. Donaldson Cincinnati Commerce and Industry Association of Greater Elyria Holiday Inn Donaldson Montclair Calif Scottsdale Ariz Tacoma Wash Commerce and Industry Association

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