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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1965
Page
9
Janet Draper 12 and brother Philip 9 began tidy leaf piles at their stall before inviting 4 year old Douglas Barris, neighbor’s son, to join their autumn project. The scene moved with quiet order as imagination entered the work, pleasing onlookers.
Oberlin College officials say they know nothing about rumored campus chapters of the W E B Du Bois Clubs of America labeled a youth arm of the Communist party by FBI director J Edgar Hoover. Local colleges named include Antioch and Western Reserve University while Cleveland and Lorain groups plan outreach on jobs and peace.
Elyria Fire Chief Lyle Scott said a smoldering fire started in the fireplace and spread through the house on Telegraph Road. Seven people escaped a fiery death when a passing motorist roused them. Estimated damage about $10,000. the dwelling is considered unlivable. Fire departments from Elyria Township and surrounding areas assisted in battling the blaze.
Lorain County lore centers on Rosy Davies noting animal lovers in Lorain and Elyria. George Verban of the Lorain Journal bureau owns two alley cats and has just bought a purebred Persian kitten named Pasha. Verban, born March 13, 1921, is 44. The piece also recalls the late Lewis Mercantile Co. figures Alex Williamson and Edwin Gilles, and Henry Charlton, a former manager, who died recently after finishing a letter to Williamson’s correspondent. Weston Charlton recounts these memories.
NIAGARA FALLS Ont. A 13 year old, Jack Wolff, went into a field near his home to pet a pony and was attacked by a four point buck. The 300 pound deer gored him in the leg and pawed at him, causing bruises and lacerations. Two men came to his aid and stunned the deer with an axe. A policeman shot the animal.
Art Arfons of Akron Ohio powered a jet racer built largely in his backyard to a 455 mph world land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. A tire blowout caused his Green Monster to skid but he regained control and completed the run.
US per capita consumption of all red meats in 1965 is estimated at 164 or 169 pounds, down from 175 pounds in 1964. The figure reflects national dietary trends and variance in preliminary estimates for 1965.
The Elyria Savings & Trust Co announces a $90,000 Avon Lake branch building with a community room for up to 175, featuring Williamsburg Colonial design. The project, begun this week, sits on Lake Road east of the original Avon Lake branch and aims to expand bank services in the community.
Vermilion police report a break in at Doc's Eagle Market on East Liberty Street. Thieves entered through an unlocked window and made off with about $200, including $180 from the register and $20 for bread trays. Owner Keith Jeffery of 757 Parkland Boulevard discovered the theft at 8 a.m. today.
A 54 member Ohio trade mission opens a three day schedule in Belgium with a briefing at the European Community Headquarters on the Common Market. Some members will travel to the Netherlands for talks with industrial officials as part of the visit.
Northern Ohio union officials plan a Clear Waters Conference joining Cleveland and Lorain members in a nationwide anti pollution drive. UAW leaders urge action after a Detroit conference where Walter Reuther warned of a polluted environment and urged a crusade for cleaner water and air. Federal officials warned Lake Erie is on its deathbed and urged swift action to halt further damage to the lake and other Great Lakes.
Elyna City Council will host a special meeting at 7 30 p m called by Democratic members to air complaints about Santee Bus Lines. The line Cleveland Elyria Norwalk has run since spring after Greyhound left the route. Citizens report late buses and poor equipment, while The Ohio Public Utilities Commission has logged complaints but made no findings yet.
August C Gus Atthanasoff 42 owner of the Colony Lounge was found dead in Lake Erie near Century Park after going for a ride to ease sleep trouble His wife said he left home between 7 and 730 am and later claimed he fell into the lake while walking near the shore He served in World War II with the 44th Infantry Battalion and was active in local clubs churches and liquor dealers association He is survived by his wife two daughters two grandchildren his mother and two sisters Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 pm at Reidy Scanlan Funeral Homes and St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Elmwood Cemetery burial to follow A Trisagion service is scheduled for 8 pm today at the funeral home
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