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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1970
Page
2
Obituaries report the deaths in Elyria and Lorain areas of Mrs. Minnie E. Hales 76 of Meadowbrook Drive Elyria Mrs. May V. Coens 81 of Lorain and Floyd E. Haines 88 of Ashland noting residences birthplaces and survivor lists Funeral arrangements set with local churches and area cemeteries
UPI reports 15 year old Daniel Telapi, a sophomore at St Edward's High School, was struck and killed by a hit and run driver near his Rose Sand home in Westlake. A neighbor found him lying face down in a ditch around 8 a.m.
Steve Wayda 79 of 3040 Marie Ave Lorain dies with wife Mary and several children named. services and burial planned at Calvary Cemetery with Parastas service at the funeral home. Anna Beck 83 of 351 Barrett Road Berea dies. survivors include daughters and sisters. services at St Mary Church Berea with viewing at Baker Funeral Home.
The families express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness shown during their losses. Special thanks to Dr Ray Allen Memorial Hospital Rev Floyd Buckland Norton Funeral Home and to those who sent letters cards calls flowers and donations to the Meart Fund. Alte Bob Ben and Don Burger.
A two car crash at West Avenue and Fifteenth Street left Judy Repic 22 of 5000 O Neil Blvd in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital with multiple injuries. Ellis Fenderson 21 and Audie 22 with two children were released after treatment. Repic's southbound vehicle ran a red light and struck Fenderson's eastbound car, then hit Gigi's Barber and Beauty Shop causing 250 damage. Repic was charged with violation of a traffic signal.
Sheffield Lake emergency rescue squad used two ambulances this morning. One ambulance ferried two accident victims from a Harris Road incident to St Joseph Hospital. The other responded to a heart attack emergency leaving the fire station at 8 14 a.m. Victims were treated. two released and one admitted for heart condition.
North Olmsted bids for a $4.1 million wastewater treatment plant have been sent to state and federal agencies for approval. Bay Construction Co. of Sandusky was the apparent low bidder. total project cost could exceed $4 million once electrical and sludge handling are added. Approval may take about six weeks to a month and a half before construction could start in early spring.
A North Olmsted man, 52, Nick E. Maranaccio, and three others were tied to a $450,000 counterfeit ring. Maranaccio posted a $30,000 bond and secured an attorney. The others, Gerald West, David Zatezalo, and William Genco, appeared before U S Commissioner Clifford Bruce with bond set at $30,000 each. West and Genco waived preliminary hearings and were bound over to the U S District Court. Zatezalo awaits court assistance.
Alma Jean Smith shines as unfaithful wife in a spoofed Florentine style operas with Torquemada by John Hanriot. Roy Lazarus company delivers Ramiro strongman Nicholas De Tora captivates audience. Despite empty seats the Spanish Hour delights. performances set for tomorrow and Sunday.
A major gas line leak at North Ridgeville High School was found at 11 70 a m. prompting dismissal of about 975 students. Fire squads cordoned the campus on Bowridge Reed as investigators assessed the main line feeding the building and crews remained at the scene for hours.
Marion R. Simpson joins the Downtown Elyria Kiwanis Club as director of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association Northeast District. The note appears with other local items including Harold Dicken’s recovery and Mu Beta Sigma Phi’s charity progress and a new portable TV prize.
Three people were hurt in a car truck collision at Rt. 254 and Elyria Avenue yesterday morning. All remained in Lorain St. Joseph Hospital ICU in serious condition with a 9 am injury report. Mrs. Andrew Zilka 41 of Lorain suffered fractures and facial wounds. Donald Masters 39 of Elyria head injuries. the couple’s 4 year old son Patrick had a fractured pelvis and possible internal injuries.
Police report a two car collision on Gulf Road Elyria at about 9 40 p m injuring Christopher L Dove 19 and Sharon Dove 17 who were stopped awaiting a left turn at 610 Gulf The second driver Judith R Mikey 20 of 1017 Pasadena Ave faces charges of failure to stop in assured clear distance.
Firemen theorize a spark from a Volkswagen carrying Mrs. Bonnie Blachly and her two daughters or an overhead garage source ignited propane at the Fuelgas Corp plant in Hudson. Four people died, five trucks and tanks damaged in the blasts amid an estimated 260000 dollars in losses.
Three witnesses yesterday identified DiOrio Joseph DiOrio 27 of Youngstown as the man posing as a Brinks guard who picked up a 930,000 shipment at Lorain County Savings and Trust Co Midway Mall Aug 16 1968. He is the first of four men tried on larceny by trick charges.
Lorain County Health Planning Association set for November 30 meeting at 8 p.m. in Gates Auditorium Elyria Memorial Hospital. J Norman Thompson urges enrollment, charter application for incorporation and state approval to become an area wide review agency. Local leaders cite Cleveland agency denial of Elyria Memorial Hospital expansion and potential loss of federal funds despite Blue Cross payment changes.
Alfred J. Caiata Jr., a part-time Sheffield Lake patrolman, asked for reinstatement after a six month leave. The Civil Service Commission granted an April 15 to October 15 leave without Miller's consent, leading to questions about his termination and the lack of a formal reassessment. The mayor claimed Caiata was absent without leave, and the commission noted no automatic dismissal followed after ten days. Caiata says he pursued the Lakeside Ten leasing project with his father.
In Fresno a key witness testified that millionaire gun collector William E Thoresen offered to post a $25 000 bond for a man to murder his wife Louise The witness said Thoresen joked about the plan and another former associate said Thoresen briefly offered $10000 to kill her The trial focuses on Mrs Thoresen accused of shooting her husband in bed June 1 at their home and other witnesses described Thoresens violent moods
The Elyria Area Chamber of Commerce says door to door broom salesmen misrepresent merchandise as made by the blind. Chamber general manager Richard J. Elliott questioned a supposed Lorain County Society For The Blind and found no such group. Police Chief Maurice Fleed noted amended rules and penalties for illegal soliciting.
Elyria police report a 20 year old girl Kathy Gerding fought off a robbery attempt as two men followed her on Third Street. One attacker grabbed her hair and pressed a small gun to her back then tried to take her purse before fleeing. The second man stood nearby laughing as the incident unfolded.
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