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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1955

Page

12

Spencer Cyclist Injured in Route 18 Crash

Richard Wolfe, 16, was seriously hurt when his motorcycle collided with a car at the Route 18 Foster Road intersection a mile west of Lorain Medina County. He suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and multiple head injuries and was to be hospitalized for a month or more. Jett Csteffey and Ruth Steffey were briefly examined and released. the motorcycle and car were badly damaged.

Richard Wolfe Spencer Lorain Medina County Oho State Highway Patrol Young Wolfe Lodi Hospital Jett Csteffey Pittsburgh Pa i Foster Rd Steffey Ruth Elyna Memorial Hospital

County Engineer Calls for Annexation Law Change

County Engineer Donald E Patterson urged the state legislature to allow municipalities to annex unincorporated suburban territory to simplify engineering tasks. He argued city plans should cover drainage and road ditch issues, noting harmful self improvements and drainage neglect in growing areas. Patterson seeks regional planning and explores forced annexation to control rapid suburban development.

Donald E Patterson Patterson Indian Hollow Rd Iin County 5 Regional Planning Commission

Local boy honored for bravery during house fire rescue

Robert Fitch aged 18 from Elgrim Avenue is nominated for Young American Medal. He saved two younger children from a bedroon fire while babysitting, risking his life to lead them to safety. He will be recognized on NBC TV show Pinky Lee as Child of the Week with a Book of Knowledge prize and merit certificate.

Honum Fiamer Robert Fitch Elgrim Amiesicun Midal Pinky Lee NBC Young Fitch Mra Don Fitch Bylaw Dittmer Chronicle Life Eant Gor Frank di Tavasche Litch Fitch Picky Lee At & Pm Hollywood

Deaths In Elyria Area From Wellington To Oberlin

Multiple obituaries record deaths in Wellington, Elyria area. Notables include Mrs Havel M Witbeck of RD 2 Wellington, Mae Easley of Herrick Ave East, A Y F Carpenter, Mrs Elizabeth Strachan, Mrs Esther Westcott Mable, and Miss Mary Agnes Hoctor, with funeral details and survivors listed across Ohio towns including Penfield, Lambertville, Norwalk, Oberlin, and West Pittston.

Police Briefs From Mareld and Surrounding Areas

Police reports from Mareld on Lakever Hets reveal speeding on Lake ver Het and improper left turn incidents leading to Mayors Court appearances. Other notes include a burglary claim with a box theft valued at 30 dollars and multiple obituaries from Lorain County and Wellington Church of Christ community.

Mareld Lloyd Pairmely Lake Mayors Court Joseph Malick Olmsted Fallk West Ave Lucsday

Military Calls 25 County Men During June

The State Selective Service headquarters in Columbus announced a June induction call of 24 men from Ohio. Counties and inducted men include Lorin, Vuren Ene 17, and Asvind 4. The youngest entrant who may be inducted will be at least 21 years old on or before induction day.

Selective Service Qudriusan Columbus Ohio Lorin Vuren Ene Asvind

Driver Bruised As Car Flips On Rt 10 Curve

A car slid off the right side of the road and overturned on a curve two miles north of Amherst on Route 10. The driver suffered facial injuries and was treated at Amherst Hospital after the crash.

Rt. 10 Accoe Fe FU Oho Benses Ulras Armherst

Lions Club Incorporated Receives Charter

Ailoria Lions Club is now a nonprofit corporation after a charter issued by Secretary of State Ted W. Brown. Officers include Robert Larkin president Melvin Harper first vice president Glenn Baxter second vice president Linville 42 C secretary and James Hill treasurer. Trustees are Larkin, Harper and Baxter.

Ailoria Lions Club Ted W .Brown Theers Robert Larkin Melvin Harpe Vic Glenn Baxter Linville James Hill Larkin Harper and Baxter

Truck Train Crash Case Trial Begins

A jury was impaneled in Judge D A Cocks court to try a suit by Michigan fire and Marine Insurance Co against New York Central Railroad for $1609 in damages from a crossing collision at Rt 18 in West Hater Mar 22. The railroad filed a cross petition against Hess Cottage Co of Cleveland for $21 207. The trial resumes Monday after the scene viewing and jury instructions.

Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Co New York Central Railroad Rt 18 West Hater Will Beyur Hess Cottage Co Cleveland

Car Crashes Tree Driver Hospitalized

Lorin Willer of Libert Lane was injured yesterday afternoon when his car swerved off the road and struck a tree about a half mile east of Rt 301. Deputy Garber said Willer, who has diabetes, was transported to St Joseph Hospital for treatment of contusions and possible chest injuries. The car was demolished and Willer’s condition described as fairly good today.

Sauffield Willer Libert Lane Homewood Aliment Lorin Wiarshil Tames Garher Villler Af Rt 301 Toseph

Kipton Woman Faces Charge After Mishap

A Kipton woman faces charges after a traffic mishap on Lod Street and West Rivers Street in Alna Ramsburg area. She reportedly failed to yield and struck a vehicle driven by a local resident, with authorities stating the incident occurred near 319 Lake Ve. The case is set to appear in Masatsy Court on Monday.

Cklss Bods St West Rives Masatsy Court Lod St Alna Ramsburg Lake Ve

Area Nurses Name Elyman As President

Miss Alice Klinect of Elyma has been elected president of the Operating Room Nurses Association of Greater Cleveland. Klinect, who lives at 180 Longfellow St, is supervisor of the Central Supply and Recovery Room at Elyma Memorial Hospital. She is a graduate of Elyna High School and the Mf Bo Johnson School of Nursing, and trained in operating room supervision at the University of Pennsylvania.

Alice Klinect Elyma Haseen Greater Cleveland Nis Klinect Longfellow St Elyma Memorial Hospital Elyna High School Mf Bo

Hitch-Hiker Collapses Hunger Cited On Route Visit

A 38 year old woman hitchhiker collapsed on Routes 10 and 76 from hunger and high blood pressure. She received emergency care at Kirmia Memorial Hospital and aid from the Salvation Army before continuing her journey to her husband in a hospital. She said she had been visiting relatives in Stowe Vermont and planned to reach Robbins Caks. She was released to Capt Hansen who arranged a meal she ate quickly after 46 hours without food and declined Salvation Army Citadel lodging to return to her husband.

Kirmia Memorial Hospital Salvation Army Amber Hill Sheriffs Stowe Vt Pobbins Caks Cohn Hansen Capt Hansen

Court Dismisses Indictments Against Five Defendants

The common pleas court, at the prosecutor’s request, dropped indictments against Warren McCoy, Arthur Telos, Tom Alkeris, Harvey H. Davis, and Merle Tinker due to lack of support and no apprehensions. The cases had involved alleged felonious offenses and narcotic-related charges.

Common Pleas Court Warriver McCoy Arti Telos Tohm Alkeris Larvey H “Davis Langer Merle Tinker la Ain

U S Church Architecture Display Highlights American Faith

A U S Information Service exhibition showcases church architecture from simple parish churches to grand cathedrals led by an effort to reveal American heritage. The program, sent to allied nations, aims to illustrate religion art and community charity within American culture and values.

Six Choruses Enter Area No 6 Harmony Contest in Elyria

Six well trained choruses will join the Elyria unit for the Area No 6 Chorus Contest of the Johnny Appleseed District. Participants hail from Cleveland, Budd, Cleveland Heights, Lakewood, Medina, and North Olmsted. The 2 pm event at Eastern Heights School auditorium is open to the public and admission yields funds for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.

Elyria Chorus Johnny Appleseed Society For the Preservaion and Encouragement of Barber Shop America Eastern Heights Cleveland Budd Cleveland Heights Lakewood Medina North Olmsted National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Stephen Johnson Elyria Johnson Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Co William Engell March of Dimes Joe Shekleton Robert Elbert Elyna Athaniel Bertholf

Polio Patient in LaGrange to Receive Lifters

Albert Mertz of the LaGrange Lions Club will present a polio patient lifter to Eheling, a LaGrange polio victim, at the Ebeling home. The event is hosted by a committee funded through a cancelled sales tax stamp drive. Funds totaled $473, with the lifter discounted to $171, and the remaining $2870 redirected to magnetic springs treatment.

Muldich LaGrange Ebeling Albert Mertz LaGrange Lions Club Harold Datby LaGrange Child Conservation League Edward Hemminger International Associaton of Machinists Abpeal Mertz Eheling Merle Hoyer Lions Club Magnetic Springs

Escapee From Hospital Held In Shooting

Sheriffs deputies held a Syearald escapee from Apple Creek state mental hospital as a suspect in a shooting that wounded Daniel Nesbitt Jr 16 near Laborie farm. Nesbitt was struck in the left hip and treated at Oberlin Allen Hospital. The man, 29, fled Sept 4 1953 and was found on a neighboring farm with a shotgun and two rifles. he will be turned over to hospital authorities.

Syearald Apple Creek State Mental Hospital Daniel Nesbitt Jr Rt 58 Bursley Rd Nesbitt Allen Hospital Oberlin Frendy Ronald Laborie Boxer Mulk Laborie Farm Oneywby Robert Vinovitch Edwin Witchell Apple Creek

Program Cut For Sunday Bird Walk

Attendance fell prompting a reduced bird walk in Edwood. Tomorrow’s fifth walk will meet at Thoam and cross the river by auto ford to cover Japanese crau trees area. Several new species are expected as the migration season nears its end on May 22 at the Brechstille Reservoir festival.

Ofte Ats Thoam Edwood Divrians Seison de Friity Brechstille

Former Avon Lake Mayor Leland Rice Dies at 50

Leland Biroh Rice of 297 Sunset Avenue, longtime Avon Lake official, died about 10 am Friday in Wooster after a long illness. He served as mayor from 1948 to 1951 and held councilman seats. He led Masonic Lodge 104 Kansas City Mo and Avon Lake Boat Club and was active with Red Cross and Community Chest. Survived by wife Beatrice, daughters Barbara and Jacqueline, two sisters, two brothers, and son George Rice who served in Manchuria in World War II. Burial at Lakewood Park Cemetery. Burrmeister Funeral Home handling arrangements for Tuesday at 2:00 pm with Rev Hindllcler officiating. calling after 11 am Sunday.

Avon Lake Leland Biroh Wooster Mr Rice Edth Jaenks Marys Isille Cal Ione Bull Oakland Cal Tews George Chicago George Rice Manchuria Burrmeister al Isd Hind Bkcler Luthar Lakewood Park Mineral Home Sunadh

Cleanup drives haul 105 truckloads in city cleanup

Elyria reports 105 truckloads collected in spring cleanup as Safety Service Director Michael Latco notes four to five days of work with several trucks on site. Multiple residents including Paul Jo Jenicki and Felipe Ruera faced fines and costs for traffic and safety violations in related city notices.

Elyria Servce Michel Latxo Amherst Felipe T Ruera Fred Mac South Amhurst IlCel Gulty Tenner

Local crash leaves man fatally hurt near Route oy Trijav

In a Route area accident near LoS eat mires east of Route oy Trijav a man died and two others suffered less serious injuries. Police said Dale Bory and Cimanpat were among those injured as responders rushed to the scene. The investigation continues with officials reviewing the equipment and conditions at the site.

Dale Bory Irojlon

Courthouse News: Truck Driver Killed in Shell Beach Crash

The report details a fatal truck crash on Shell Beach Road south of Buckeye where a rubber raft valued at sixty dollars allegedly ran off the road and crushed the driver. Law enforcement took suspects into custody and custody actions involve child custody and divorce cases including Velma Gossett Lorin and Ellene cruelty allegations in Lorain. Donald was dismissed yesterday.

Ben Smith Crook St Gratton Lancaster O INS Ber Amanda Mont Shell Beach Road Buckeye Uake Velma Gossett Lovett Pi Lorin Lewis Ellene Fneel St Lorain Donald

Woman killed as auto Neglect and wilful absence cited

In Steubenville on Friday night a pedestrian death occurred when a car struck a walker. Allan Sharpnack, 400 West 2iet, was among those hit as the driver, David W from Mary, faced a divorce case heard by Judge John Pincura McElwain. A separate foreclosure suit by Zelnay against Robert Freeland was dismissed.

Ivan Slonmrovic Brownell Ave Lorain Goldie Ross Steubenville Allan Sharpnack St Lorain David W Mary John Pincura McElwain Megied Wis Zelnay Robert Freeland East Lake Rd

Elyria High Band Plans Annual Sunday Concert

Elyria High School band under the direction of Makin C Walters will present a varied program of typical band music. The concert is open to the public and tickets may be secured at the box office prior to the performance.

Elyria High Band Makin C Walters

Liquor Board to Hear Elyria Appeal

The Liquor Control Board will hear an Elyria appeal regarding transfer of license details. Court records indicate a public notice at 978 West Brow Street and refer to proceedings involving a named party and related charges.

Liquor Control Board Elyria Sint West Brow Gell

Local Sports Odds and Player Notes From District Meet

The item lists various teams and players with performances and standings. Names include Harsvaw, Casn, and Loran Te, along with match references and standings such as 68 72 and 171 OW Oh Match. The report appears to summarize independent league results and scoring notes with multiple abbreviations and venue references.

Toyo Harsvaw Sarth Say & Loan COA Perm Plaudler Dep Bask & TriMty

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