Elyria Area Deaths Include William D Pitkin 44
William D Pitkin 44 of 413 Briar Lake Dr Elyria died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a heart attack at home. He was Nordson Corp controller in Amherst, born Oct 7 1926 in Brighton Michigan. Survived by wife Daisy C three daughters parents sister and brother. Services set 1 30 p m tomorrow at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home. Also Susan Crawford 93 Wellington died at Fisher Titus Norwalk after nursing home residence. Funeral arrangements by Norton Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Pitkin
Briar Lake Dr
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Mr. Pitkin
Nordson Corp
Amherst
Brighton
Mich
Elyria
Western Michigan University
National Association of Accountants
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Susan §. Crawford
Wellington
Fisher- Titus Hospital
Norwalk
Gaumont Nursing Home
Arthur
Karl
Norton Funeral Home
Buol
First United Methodist Church
King Solomon Masonic Lodge
Bertha M. Nee West
Robert D
Sudro-Curtis
King Solomon Lodge
Charles W. Hamilton
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Ben H. Carter
Elm St
T A.m
Mr. Carter
Unity Baptist Church
Saluda
S.C
Worthington Ball Co
Mattie F
Carrie J. Hook
Kennedy Plaza
Lorain
Golden Acres
Hook
Avon Lake
Smith and Gerhart
Christian Temple
Pythian Sisters Lodge
The
Golden Agers
John
Betty Stole
Walter
Ruth) Blauvelt
Elycia
Norman
Bill
Alade Park
Colo
Schwartz, Spence and Boyer
James Hartley
Elmwood Cemetery
Stefan Stolecz
East 31St St
Shields
Mr. Stolecz
Czechoslovakia
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Steel Co
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
United Lutheran Society
Sokol Lodge
Michal
Katherine
Emil Dovala
Francis Machina
Machina
Thanks for sympathy at time of Mary Helen Corn’s death
The family expresses sincere appreciation for sympathy during their sorrow and for flowers services and kindness offered in their bereavement. The family also thanks friends neighbors and relatives for comforting sympathy during the death of their husband and father Harry Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helen Corn
Harry Bowers
Diederick VonKamp
Elyria
D VoenKamp
Area doctors attend annual Ohio meeting
Attending the annual meet ing of the Ohio State Medical Association in Columbus, today through Thursday, will be a number of area physicians, including Dr. Robert G. Thomas, president of the Lorain County Medical Society. He will be accompanied by a six-man delegation and other physicians who are members of the 10,500-member organization. At the conclusion of the affair, during which more than 100 speakers will present talks on various scientific and technical matters, Dr. P. John Rebechek of Cleveland will be installed as president, succeeding Dr. Richard L. Fulton of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Medical Association
Columbus
Robert G. Thomas
Lorain County Medical Society
Thomas
P. John Rebechek
Cleveland
Richard L. Fulton
Three year old hurt in park fall at Cascade Park
Elyria police reported three year old Brian Fuerstenberg of 317 Belmont Ave fractured his right shoulder yesterday at Cascade Park. He fell from the sliding board steps around 2 15 p m and was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital before being released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Fuerstenberg
Belmont Ave
Cascade Park
Elyria
Brian
Roger Goodrich
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Park District Board to Meet in Sheffield Village
Lorain County Metro Park District commissioners will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow night at St Theresa School in Sheffield Village. Director Henry L Minert says the session should be routine and may sketch preliminary plans for future park development after the levy renewal. The renewal keeps a 3 4 mill levy for ten years funding land acquisition and development, bringing about 275 000 dollars annually to the district. The June meeting is set for 7 30 p m in Room 116 of Marion L Steele High School Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District
St. Theresa School
Sheffield Village
Henry L. Minert
Park District
Lorain County
Park Board
Marion L. Steele High School
Washington Street
Amherst
Births at Elyria Memorial Hospital Spark Local News
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Liston of 326 Roosevelt Ave. A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Harry Hardman of 181 Caroline St. Additional newborns listed include a infant son for Robert Bozman at 92335 Murray Ridge Rd a son for Raymond Jones at 1129 Melvin Lane and births for Robert Reynolds at 104 W River St and Melvin Harvitt of RD 1 Hastings Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Liston
Roosevelt Ave
Harry E. Hardman
Caroline St
Robert Bozman
Murray Ridge Rd
Raymond Jones
Melvyn Lane
Robert Reynolds
W. River St
Melvin Harvitt
Hastings Road
Norwalk and Amherst Names in Local Notices
Oberlin Allen a daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard Calkins at 23 Newton Terrace Norwalk. James Pearson 22 Thomas Street. Donald Akers RD 2 Vermilion Road Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Calkins
Newton Terrace
Norwalk
James Pearson
Thomas St
Donald Akers
Vermilion Road
Amherst
Amherst appoints two to park board amid resignations
Mayor Marvin Davis named Howard Cleveland age 49 and Walter Wyvill age 38 to Amherst park commission replacing two resignations. Cleveland heads public relations for Lorain Works and a Youngstown plant while Wyvill operates a downtown Texaco station and works with a local minor league team. Joseph Vegh remains on the three member board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Park Commission
Marvin Davis
Howard Cleveland
Willow Hollow Cr
Walter Wyvill
Walnut Dr
Cleveland
U.S. Steel
Lorain Works
Youngstown
Wyvill
Texaco
Albert Gruessner
Michael Hurn
Summer Park
Theft of 1901 Chinese sorrow letter at McKinley Museum
Niles police seek clues a day after a valuable letter in Chinese script from 1901 expressing sorrow at President McKinley’s death was stolen from the McKinley Memorial Museum. The engraved wooden box was taken after a window break. nothing else reported missing. Librarian Chester Stout notes the letter was sent by San Francisco Chinese residents.
Amherst group seeks action to stop Beaver Creek dumping
Amherst residents forming the AC TION committee have sent a letter to Lorain County Commissioners demanding immediate steps to halt raw sewage dumping into Beaver Creek. John Vogan blames B-Bar-B Mobile Home Park and urges court action if needed. members will attend tonight's city council meeting to pursue the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Group
Beaver Creek
Amherst
Lorain County
Amherst Committee To
John Vogan
B-Bar-B
Vogan
Lorain
Lorain County Laborers Seek Large Wage Increase
The 700 member Lorain County Laborer's Union Local 758 pushes for a large wage boost from current $6.93 an hour. James Byrd says size of demand not yet decided as second negotiation meets this week with Ohio Contractors Association. Current contract expires June 1 after 1969 deal adding 20 cents health and welfare and 15 cents pension. Byrd cites construction slowdown and inflation with 275 out of work since September and notes fringe benefits likely to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
James Byrd
Ohio
Byrd
Julia Belle Swain challenges Delta Queen to river race
A new river sternwheeler, the Julia Belle Swain, was christened in Peoria and immediately issued a challenge to race the Delta Queen to Cincinnati. The vessel, with engines from the City of Baton Rouge, may be the last of its kind on America's inland waterways, as owners seek high profile races during Kentucky Derby Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, Lr
UPI
Cincinnati
Delta Queen
Julia Belle Swain
Peoria
City of Baton Rouge
America
Baton Rouge
Julia Belle Swain Shelton
Edward Shelton
San Francisco
Hiram Walker and
American Distilling Co
Belle of
Louisville
Ohio River
Fire damages batteries and equipment in New London storage garage
Fire at 4 p m yesterday in the Northern Ohio Telephone Co storage garage damaged about 20 large batteries and other equipment. Fire Chief Al Walters said 25 batteries were charging when a possible short sparked the blaze, with smoke damage to the building and overhead door. Batteries valued at 200 to 250 dollars each, no widespread service disruption reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Northern Ohio Telephone Co
al Walters
Park Avenue
Fire Department
Walters
Fires Still Threat to Florida Timber
Cloud seeding by NOAA brought rain near West Palm Beach but most critical fire areas near Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Naples remained dry. Firefighters and volunteers battled a 10,000 acre blaze threatening the bald Cypress stands in the sanctuary as drought kept timber vulnerable and water scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Fla
Florida
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
West Palm Beach
Cokier County
Naples
Eight year old Ulrich injured in bicycle fall near Elyria
Police report an eight year old, Mark Ulrich, son of Mr and Mrs R H Ulrich, fractured his thumb yesterday after swerving on Salem Avenue and falling into a car path. Edward Kistner, of 878 Salem Ave, disputed contact, while Ulrich was released from care. Also reported theft of a $170 mini bike from an unlocked garage on 61 Salem Ave, after 8 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Ulrich
R. H. Ulrich
Salem Ave
Elyria
Young Ulrich
Salem Avenue
Edward Kistner
Kistner
Ulrich
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Robert Kisling
Louisiana Ave
Kisley
Lorainite injured as car hits tree on Gulf Road
Lorain man Jeffrey H. Gross escaped serious injury after his car left Gulf Road in Elyria at about 2 15 a.m. He was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for scrapes to the face and arm and released. Police said the northbound car skidded 320 feet before slamming into a tree in front of 2003 Gulf Road. the vehicle was a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Road
Elyria
Jeffrey H. Gross
Euclid Ave
Lorain
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Gross
Gulf Rd
Liquor raids arrest four in two taverns
State liquor agents arrested four area residents Saturday night in two tavern raids for illegal sale of liquor to minors. At Empire Tavern Elyria a 17 year old was cited for purchasing while bartender Harold O Abbott Jr 43 of Adams Street faced sale to a minor charges. A 4 Corners Tavern Sheffield Township yielded an adult and a juvenile also charged for sale or purchase by a minor. No resistance reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dominiak
Cleveland
Empire Tavern
Adams St
Elyria
Dominiak
Harold O. Abbott, Jr
Elyvia
Lorain
Burglary Vandalizes Elyria Home. $1500 Missing
Elyria police report a BondAir Avenue residence vandalized early yesterday with paint on walls and furniture damaged. A northeast basement window was used for entry, with a color TV, .22 rifle, two way radio and items totaling about $1500 missing along with cash and valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BondAir Avenue
Elyria
Allen J. Boone
BonAir Ave
Boone
Midview bands earn two superior ratings at regional contest
GRAFTON Midview Junior High School concert and symphonic bands each captured superior ratings Saturday at the Central Northern Ohio Band Contest in Strongsville. Midview was the only school with two bands achieving top marks, directed by Karen Kriechbaum and Ben Traylor. About 20 schools participated at Center Junior High School, sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Midview
Strongsville
Ohio
Ben Traylor
Karen Kriechbaum
Center Junior High School
Ohio Music Education Association
Liquor permits suspended for two area carryouts
Two area liquor permits were suspended by the Ohio Department of Liquor Control. North Ridgeville Party Center at 33977 Center Ridge Rd. received a 21 day license suspension for sale of intoxicating liquor on Aug 8 1970, to begin June 5 at noon. Bohio Foods at 3323 Pearl Ave Lorain was cited for selling to a minor on Mar 5 1971, with a 14 day suspension starting noon May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
North Ridgeville Party Center
Center Ridge Rd
Bohio Foods
Pearl Ave
Lorain
Wap
Erie Ave Repair Project Delayed One Year
The city must wait a year to resurface Erie Avenue to obtain state aid. The 7.31 mile stretch from Baumbhart Road to Root Road would cost 108000 with the city paying 40 percent and the state covering the remainder. Officials in Ashland said the state has filed its 1971 resurfacing program and the city was advised to patch this year and request resurfacing in 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Erie Avenue
State Highway Department
Aready
Ashland
Baumbhart Road
Root Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Crawford
Acobozzi
Andrea
West 38Th St
Adeliason Eho
Vivian Jaco Dozzi
Edda Garfield
Dombrowski
St. Peter Church
Calvary Cemetery
Closey
Ella Mae
Charles
Gregory
Dennis
Kathleen Crigger
Jo Ella Marcum
Bittner-DeCarlo Funeral Home
Brookdale Cemetery
McDermott
R. Emmett
Lake Ave
Richard D
Robert B
Wainwright
Charles Morrison
Oil City
Winterich
Mildred M
Adam St
N. Ridgeville
Margaret Wilson
Richard
Donald
Fred
Bogner Funeral Home
St. Peter's Church
St. Marys Cemetery
Robert F. Buol
10Th St
Kenosha
Wis
Republic Steel Co
Ben WH. Carter
C. J. Hook
Norman Churchill
Norman R. Churchill
Broadway
Toledo
Maumee Valley Hospital
Mary A
Clinton
Vermilion
Carl
South Dakota
Marvin
Iowa
Delana Chenelworth
Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home
St. Anthony of Padua Church
Dominic Manion
Memoriam
Frank Seres
Italy
Mother
Jim
Greater Elyria and
Harvey C. Curtis
Ernest W. Schauffler
Manger
Boy
King Solomon Lodge F& AM
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home
John Raber, W.M
Park District Board
Minert
J. N. Rolfson JR
Bay Village
United States Steel
Roger Blough
John W. Rankin
Great Lakes
Roger
Rolfson
Cason J. Callaway
Elyria Memorial
Oberlin Allen
Amherst Park Board
Joseph Vegh
Lake Erie
County Construction Union Local
OCA
Bob Rudowski
Riverboat
London
Clearview Board of Education
Erie Ave
Nichae Bet
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!