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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1955

Page

12

Man Gets 5 Days On DWI

Richard D. Woods aged 23 of 426 Third St pleaded guilty in Mayor's Court to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 200 dollars plus costs, sentenced to five days in jail, and ordered not to drive in Elyria for 12 months. Woods’ second offense triggered the penalty. He and passenger Alwin Thomas 21 of Sugar Ridge Rd suffered facial cuts. Woods was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital while Thomas was kept for observation. Police report Woods failed to stop at East River St, sending his car over the curb and into a tree then onto a front lawn. Auto damage was about 400 dollars.

East River St Richard D. Woods Third St Elyria Keys Woods Elyria Memorial Hospital Alwin Thomas Sugar Ridge Rd Ridge St East River

Court Clerk Projects More Work for Courts

Clerk of Courts H. E. Agate said county workers sent by commissioners will grow. In IMS he had nine employees and his department took in fees totaling 18,850 that year. For the last fiscal year the department collected 55,552 in fees. Additional staff are needed for the new domestic relations and juvenile court to be established in 1950, Agate added.

H. E. Agate Agate IMS

Lorain Businessman Dies at 17 Years Local Resident Succumbs

A Lorain businessman aged 17 years dies at 9 am after residing on East 2th Street. He belonged to St. Stanislaus Church and is survived by wife Kathryn, two daughters Mrs. Howard Tri linger and Mrs. Julius Dobamas, both of Lorain, and two grandchildren. Reichlin Cooley Funeral Home to host services Saturday at 8:30 am, then 9 am Mass at St. Ladislaus.

Lorain Ralte

Catholic Schools To Be Closed In Elyria Institute Day

Staff at Elyria Catholic schools will close for a diocesan teachers institute in Cleveland at the Public Music Hall. Dr. Etienne Gilson of St. Michael's College, University of Toronto, will keynote with a talk on The Places of History in Catholic Education to aid bell tower rebuilding funds in Menton France. Archbishop Hoban will preside and the day features subject conferences and a 4 p.m. library reception at St. Columbus College. Governor Lausche announced the event and James R. Tichenor, current speaker and acting administrator of the Bureau, is considered for a permanent appointment. Tichenor, Fremont native, rose from Elyria office to Columbus, and now lives in Lincoln Village with his wife and two daughters. a son lives in California.

Elyria Catholic Clevelland Etienne Gilson Institute of Medieval Studies St. Michael's College University of Toronto Vermenton France John’ Manently Ery, Xrol Floyd L. Begin Nest Cornell Clarence E. Elwell Institute BUC Mr. Tichenor Tichenor Fremont Elyria Lorain County Columbus Lincoln Village California

New EHS Lounge Hosts First Dinner Meeting

Elyria High School students used the new EHS lounge for the Margaret E. Edwards Chapter Future Teachers of America. About 500 members mothers and adviser Miss Lucille Leach attended a dinner and monthly meeting. They viewed a teacher recruitment film What Greater Gift and discussed ushers for EHS College Night November 16 and NECTA October 21 in Cleveland. Officers listed: Jackie Sharkey president Lois Learn vice president Enid Bayer treasurer Jackie Moran secretary.

Ely Ita High ‘School Margaret E. Edwards Future Teachers of America Lucille Leach EHS NECTA Cleveland Cleveland Board of Education Harvey's Jackie Sharkey Lois Learn Enid Bayer Jackie Moran

Jaycees Hear District 3 Plans at Elyria Meeting

District 3 Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting in Elyria drew five Parria Jaycees reps and three national directors Duke Garrison Bob Chennault and Dana Case led discussions on membership international leadership and programs. Ten of thirteen units were represented including Elyria officials and committees. An all-state Jaycee event is slated for Cleveland November 5 and 6 with a district meeting planned for February. Tonight district vice president Len Bolton will chair a directors and committees gathering at 8:30 p m in Jaycee rooms for membership finance house awards Scouting sports public health and affairs.

Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce Parria Jaycees Parma The Jaycees Jaycee Duke Garrison Bob Chennault Jaycee International Voice of Democracy Olympic Support Fund Dana Case Operation Brotherhood Elyria Don Boddy Phil Kaiser State Board of Directors Jerry Laver Ways and Means Ralph Capasso Bill McClelland Agricultural Conservation Committee Cleveland Browns Cleveland Elyria Jaycee Len Bolton Jaycee Rooms

UND Committee Sets Tonight Meeting for UN Day

LORAIN The Mayor Committee for United Nations Day will meet at 7 45 tonight at the American Legion Hall co chairwoman Miss Lina Evans said. The group will plan the 10th anniversary UN celebration on Oct 24 with co chairmen William Givner and other members including Mrs N G Duke Mrs John D Green Mrs Frank Hamilton Mrs R H Herrick Miss Marion King and several others. Fes Royal Canadian Mounted Police remain on duty seen mounted on automobiles and airplanes serving as steeds.

Frances Smith Hazel Stiefel Clinton E. Ward Pauline Vukin

Pickets Withdrawn At OE Plants In Ohio Amid Talks

Pickets at five Ohio Edison Co plants including Edgewater in Lorain were withdrawn on orders from CIO Utility Workers of America official William Munger. Negotiations with Pennsylvania Power Co in New Castle Pa were to resume as unions agreed to halt planned strikes while supervisory staff kept plants running. Across Lorain Warren Akron Toronto and Shadyside about 75 workers were idled at Lorain and nearly 1,000 across the five plants while New Castle workers had previously walked out September 21.

CIO Utility Workers of America Ohio Edison Co Edgewater Lorain William Munger International Youngstown Pennsylvania Power Co New Castle Ohio Ohio Edison Penn Power Warren Akron Toronto Shadyside Marion Pennsylvania Munger Edward A. DeCarbo

Stock Market Rollercoaster Weighs on Major Firms

A fragmented list shows diverse stocks including American Radial, American T and T, Anaconda Copper, Avco, Bendix, Chrysler, General Electric, General Motors, Colgate, and Penna. R. A, with several other names spanning utilities, oils, steel, and manufacturing.

American Radial American T. & T Anaconda Copper Avco Mig Bendix Aviati Chrysler Cities Service Cleveland Elec Columbia Gas Fruehaus Traile General Electri General Motors Glidden Co Industrial Rayon Kennecott Coppe Montgomery Wa Central Ohio Edison Ohio Oil Penna. R. A Republic Steel Sears Roebuci Mobil

Deaths of Frank W. Bruce and Harry Morgan in Grafton

Frank W. Bruce, 81, died at home on Indian Hollow Rd Grafton today after four months of illness. He was born February 4 1874 in Carlisle Township and farmed on Indian Hollow Rd his life. He leaves wife Jennie M Bruce and sister Mrs Stella Wise of Michigan. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Wallace Aker officiating. Burial in LaPorte Cemetery. Harry Morgan 65 died Tuesday at Crile Veterans Hospital. Services Friday at 2 p.m. at Russell D. Fulton Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley Bartle officiating. Burial in Butternut Ridge Cemetery.

Frank W. Bruce Indian Re Hollow Rd R. D Grafton Bruce Carlisle Township Indian Hollow Rd Jennie M. Syrt Stella BY Wise Michigan Sudro Curtis Funeral Home Wallace Aker LaPorte Harry Morgan Russell D. Fulton Stanley Bartle North Eaton Church Morgan Crile Veteran's Hospital 32D Infantry Butternut Radge

Stone Throwers Cause Trouble for Pike Patrol

Ohio Turnpike Patrol faces a growing issue with youths throwing stones from overhead bridges. Elyria Police Capt. Kenneth Martin said the patrol has asked Elyria police to help spread warnings to juveniles who may intend such acts.

Ohio Turnpike Patrol Elyria Police Kenneth Martin

Elyria High seniors elect class officers using voting machines

Elyria High School voters chose officers for the senior class and elected junior officers. Bob Wisser was named president of the class of 1956, with Richard Lewis as vice president Lois Benjamin secretary and Linda Ryan treasurer. Junior leaders include Bob Davis as vice president Judy Hawlans secretary and Beth Struck treasurer. Seniors used voting machines in social studies classes to learn booth procedure and boost family interest in voting.

Elyria High School Bob Wisser Carl Linge Richard Lewis Lois Benjamin Linda Ryan Bob Davis Judy Hawlans Beth Struck S. C. Smith Lorain County

Similar Suit Settled Aschers Ballot Case Continuing

Lorain County Board of Elections keeps the Carl M. Ascher case active despite the Ohio Supreme Court order to restore Frank T. Leslie's name to the Brook Park mayoral ballot near Cleveland. Assistant Prosecutor Andrew Warhola said the Ascher case will continue, with a ruling possible by Saturday.

Lorain Leslie Lorain County Andrew Warhola Ascherl

Wet Road Blamed For Ridgeville Collision

A two car crash on Route 20 in Ridgeville was blamed on wet pavement. William J. McIlroy, 25, of Melvin Lane, sustained lacerations and possible leg injuries. he was hospitalized in fair condition. Another crash at Route 76 involved Robert Montgomery of Lakewood colliding with Alfred Blase of Bay Village. no further injuries reported.

RSS A Sa Rt. 76 McIlroy Elyria Memorial Hospital Robert Montgomery Lakewood Alfred Blase Bay Village

Elyrian buyer acquires Sheffield Restaurant in Elyria

The Sheffield Restaurant at O'Neil Shopping Center changes hands to Roy Fankhauser, owner of Gartners Inn, for a figure reportedly over 100000. New owner took possession Oct 1. previous owners were Ben Goetz and Oscar Zimmerman. The center opened last Oct 26. the eatery includes a dining room, Java Shop, lounge, bakery, and banqueting room. Fankhauser denied selling Gartners and said he plans to keep and invest.

Sheffield Roy Fankhauser Elyria Fankhauser O'Neil Ben Goetz Oscar Zimmerman Lindy’s New York City Gartner’s Inn Center Ridge Rad Cleveland-Chicago Amusement Sales Co Gartner's

Possible Charge Expected In Starved Baby Case

Assistant Prosecutor James Christie said a decision will come tomorrow in the case of 37 year old Mrs. Reta Amenhauser of Hawley Road Wellington after her three month old son William died Sunday of starvation. Coroner S C Ward said the case involves a serious investigation into the family with medical exams planned for other children. The welfare department noted the family has received aid and the mother preferred home births with no medical assistance. The aunt cares for the children with the divorced husband Louie held in jail on a separate charge.

James Christie Reta Amenhauser Hawley Rd R. D. Wellington William S. C. Ward Amenhauser Cowling-Stang Oberlin Christie Sheriff's Department Lorain County Child Welfare Department County Welfare Department C. C. Waterhouse Louie

Forms Available Absentee Voting Opens Monday

Lorain County electors may vote absentee or by mail if unable to reach their polling place on election day. Mrs. Rath Fox says eligible voters away from home or more than 10 miles from their precinct can vote by absent voter’s ballot, either in person starting Monday at 4 p.m. or by mailing the completed form witnessed by a notary, with deadlines October 10 to November 3.

Rath Fox Critk Lorain County Board of Elections Fox Board of Election Board of Fictions Pera Wach Abe Sabi

Pilot Maddie Bunker Passes Exam at 68 in Nineteen Forties Style

Mrs Maddie R. Bunker of Palm Springs California, aged 68, a great-grandmother, passed her examination to pilot multi engine planes in Teterboro New Jersey.

Teterboro N. J INS Maddie R. Bunker Palm Springs Cali

Democratic Candidates attend tureen dinner at Elyria club

Members of the Elyria Federated Women's Democratic Club host all city election candidates at a 6:30 p m tureen dinner at The Woman's Club on East Ave. Gibson Irish Moore, city and campaign chairman, will join. Candidates will introduce themselves and speak briefly. Co-Chairmen Mrs Frances Raufus and Miss Floss Klopfenstein oversee the event.

Elyria Federated Women’s Democratic Club Woman's Club East Ave Gibson

WEOL AM Experiences Circuit Breaker Outage

Technical difficulties delayed WEOL AM’s start as the circuit breaker failed. Chief engineer traced the fault on Island Road, and the station resumed regular programming after about two hours, according to general manager Arthur Vogel.

Weol AM Arthur Vogel Vogel Island Rd Weol-Am

Florence Flora Wins Divorce Over Neglect

Florence Flora of Oberlin filed for divorce from Rudolph before Judge Pincura on neglect grounds and had her former surname Freed restored. Louise Colquitt of Lorain sued Loans for support claiming one child. A separate divorce suit by Gladys Temple of Lorain against Samuel was dismissed.

Florence Flora R.D Oberlin Rudolph Pincura Mamer of Freed Louise Colquitt East 4Th ‘St. Lorain Gladys Temple Broadway Loram Avant Samuel

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