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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1954

Page

12

Keys Flags Chamber For Lack Of Support for a Two Mill Levy

Elyria mayor J Grant Keys blasted the Chamber of Commerce board for not endorsing the two mill operating levy on the November 2 ballot. He accused the chamber of stalling tactics, pressuring city leadership, and endangering Elyria’s welfare while noting support for a separate half mill recreation levy. Local businessman P J O Donnell was named general chairman to lead the two mill levy campaign.

Keys J. Grant Keys Elyria Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Th C Chamber Chamber Council Elyria O'Donnell P. J. O'Donnell

Officials To Meet On Bypass Around Elyria

County engineers, city and state highway officials plan a Friday meeting at the commissioners office to review Shaffer Parret and Associates studies on a Rt 2 bypass around Elyria. The plan would start near the Elyria Country Club, run east of the city, and rejoin Rt 20 near Abbie.

Elyria Shaffer, Parret and Associates Mansfeld County Commissioners' Office Don E. Patterson Shaffer Parrett Patterson Rt. 20 Elyria Country Club Abbeie

Sheriff Reports 5 Area Crashes On Wet Highways

Five traffic accidents were reported by the sheriff's department due to rain slick roads. No injuries. Dwight McMullen of East Ave. 501 had front of 1953 car damaged on Rt. 20 near Route 10. Gene Stoniger of Cleveland slid into Kyles Leach on Rt. 10 near Route 76. Hugh McGhee of Adelbert St. skidded into a ditch on Oberlin Rd. at Russia Rd. Leroy Hose of Oberlin, driving a T C Murrphy Co. truck, rolled over on Rt. 303 near Route 58. Bennie Fitzpatrick of South Pleasant St. veered into a muddy field at Rt. 20 and Rt. 10, narrowly missing a utility pole.

Sheriff's Department Dwight McMullen 501 East, Ave Rt. 20 Route 10 Calvin Kunkle Avon Gene Stoniger Cleveland Kyles Leach Rt. 10 Route 76 Hugh McGhee Adelbert St Oberlin Rd Russia Rd T. C. Murr’phy Co Oberlin Leroy Hose Massillon

Avon Lake divorce suit filed by Lois Heckathorn

Lois Heckathorn of 135 Beachdale Ave Avon Lake seeks a divorce from William alleging neglect and cruelty. Married in 1952 with one child. Three divorce suits were dismissed yesterday including Dorothy Care vs Bernard Coloslaus Suleski vs Catherine and Ann Ellis vs Jenkin. Mary Dostali of 503 West River St South Amherst sues James for divorce and asks restoration of her farm name Belfiore.

Lois Heckathorn Beachdale Ave Avon Lake William Dorothy Care Bernard Coloslaus Suleski Catherine Ann Ellis Jenkin Mary Dostali West River St James South Amherst Belfiore

One Guilty Plea Weighs on Lorain Defendants

One man, Isaac Covington, 26, of Lorain, was sentenced to an indeterminate term at Mansfield Reformatory for non-support and burglary, to run concurrently. Six others, including Vivian Ruth Halli, Glenn Dean, Edgar Scott, David Thomson, Walter Doughty, and Sardine Burton, were granted probation on various charges. Probation rulings followed guilty pleas on indictments and included non-support and auto forgery cases. Covington's probation violation for burglary led to revocation of his non-support probation.

Isaac Covington Lorain Mansfield Reformatory D A. Cook Covington German Commission Co Cook Vivan Ruth Halli John Pincura Glenn Dean Edgar Scott David Thomson Wi Alter Doughty Sardine Burton

Norwalk Victin Returns To Home After Palio Siege

Norwalk's polio victim Marilyn Martin, 18, was discharged yesterday from Cleveland City Hospital after confinement since October 8. Three Lorain County polio victims remain hospitalized as of today, with Virginia Torres in good condition, Hunt Gammiel and Tommy Mauer listed as fair. Lorain County reports 33 polio cases this year.

Norwalk Marilyn Martin East Main St Cleveland City Hospital Lorain County Cleveland Hospital Virginia Torres Ridgewood Ave Vincent Hunt Gammiel Avon Lake Tommy Mauer

Mayor's Court Dockets Several Traffic and Divorce Cases

Police docket lists defendants disobeying stop signs on Rt 10 and speeding on Middle Ave. Andrew Dobav and Ralph T. Heberlum pleaded guilty, with fines and costs. Betty Freeman divorce case against Lorain resident Julia Broad details mention custody and support. Hazel Roth granted divorce with child custody and support. George Hecock and Charles Demich fined for driving offenses, court dates set. Foster Ave defendants pleaded guilty to recess driving. others await hearings.

State Highway Patrol Andrew Dobav East Ave Cleveland St Les Howard Messenger Broad St Ter T. Freeman Columbus Betty iBroad George Hecock North Olive St David Lee Lamber Mansfield Ile Foster Ave Jack F. Lovell Grafton Rd Bessie Lee Tarver 36Th St Kaeemnyipoanrieg Merays Inlgedbagethy and

Two Plead Guilty to Drunken Driving in Elyria

Two men pleaded guilty to drunken driving charges and were fined $125 and costs each. Edward J. Frye of Lorain and William R. Watkins of Anthony- Fox faced five days in jail and six months driving privileges suspension. The cases arose from Oct. 10 on Middle Ave and Oct. 2 on West Riverton.

Elyria Edward J. Frye Lorain Middle Ave William R. Watkins Anthony Fox Vincent Was Dallas Tex Darryl Warren Ave Polie Polie Are Holding For Investigat Kaumm Broad St West Riverton Qhberhn Beeehnut Gum Co Texas C. C. Lord J. Grant Helen Smith Cleveland Gum Keys

Chest Auditors Ready For Work Wednesday

Charles D. Shedd and Keil N. Seaville named auditor and assistant auditor for the Elyria Community Chest Campaign running October 18 to 28. They will supervise tabulation at four report luncheons beginning Wednesday, overseeing a workers corps from several area companies.

Udebors Charles D. Shedd Elyria Keith N. Seville Keil N. Seaville Ernest R. Seabol Wic Elynn Community Chest Shedd Pasadena Ave Western Automatic Machine Screw Co

Pedestrian in Poor Condition After Elyria Crossing Crash

Elyria police logged eight accidents yesterday. A 74 year old man, Andrew Dusendong, 10 West River St, was struck while crossing Lodi St by a car driven by Robert Harold Sr., 29, of 122 Nichols Cir. Dusendong is in poor condition at Lyria Memorial Hospital. Harold faces a fail to yield pedestrian charge and a Mayors Court appearance on Oct 2. Other incidents include drunken driving charges, reckless driving fines, and juveniles charged after rear end collisions. Damage varied from minor to substantial.

Elyria Andrew Dusendong West River St Lyria Memorial Hospital Lodi St Robert Harold Sr Nichols Ci Dennis C. Carr North Ridgeville Second St Lamar D. Quick North Olmsted Joseph G. Germaine Sir Washington Ave Lodi Fioral Ct Germaine Ladi Paul N. Mc iGarry 12Th St Lorain Sermaine Dave L. Carter Wood St West Ave Carter John T. Howse Jr Middle Ave Raymond C. Arnold Woodford Ave Ohio Edison Co Arnold Luther V. Hayes Broad and Chestnut Sts Hayes Calvin Ruth South Amherst Kenneth J. Murphy Roosevelt Ave Nick Choma Edward F. Reindl Griswold Rd Insauto Gertrude G. Brekelbaum Washington Ave East Ave

Elyrians Preview Spring Valley School Open House

Elyrians will tour the new Spring Valley School on Rosenlee Ave tomorrow in two visits from 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 PM. The open house includes building tours, special music by the Elyria High School String Ensemble, brief greetings in the multipurpose room, and acknowledgments by Margaret Edwards Chapter Future Leaders of America led by Sidney Davis.

New Spring Valley Rosenlee Ave Elyria Elyria High School Sidney Davis Margaret 7. Edwards Future Leaders of America

Rosary Recital Planned By Elyna CYO Members

Elyna Senior CYO will meet at St Mary Church tomorrow at 5 30 p m and proceed to the home of the late Mrs Ursula Van Amburgh Graf ton Rd to say the Rosary. Mrs Van Amburgh was the mother of Gene Wukie.

Elyna Senior Cyo St. Mary Church Ursula van Amburgh Grafton Rd van Amburgh Gene Wukie

Ridgeville Vote on Incorporation Sparks Debate

Charles P. Baker Jr. urged Ridgeville residents to vote against incorporation at a Thursday special election. He argued the move would raise taxes and shift road maintenance to higher levels, noting Ridgeville’s 25 square miles and existing township services would be costly to replace. Baker, backed by Ridgeville Economy League, faced questions about water, funds, and the impact on county and state road aid.

Ridgeville Charles P. Baker Jr Painesville Ohio State Association of Township Trustees Lomes Ste Fnancal Bobinsky Daniels Ighip Ini Baker Ncne Cuya Sega County Sylvester Bobinskys John Pollock Bidgeville Tve League

Wellington Deaths Mark Homes and Community Ties

Maude May Sheller, 78, of 220 Johns St died of a heart attack at home. She belonged to Gold Star Mothers, American Legion, Hamlin Woman's groups, and Wellington Congregational Church. Her husband James died eight years ago. Surviving: three sons and a daughter. Funeral at Curtis Truman Funeral Home Monday at 2 pm with Rev. H. George Robertson. burial at Nankin. Also Mrs. Hepsy Louise Urias, 78, of Tattersall Ct died yesterday at her daughter’s home after eight years illness. She was born in Valley City on August 30 1869 and lived in Elyria 41 years, member of Lake Ave Congregational Church and Women's Benefit Association.

Wellington Maude May Sheller Johns St Gold Star Mothers American Legion Hamlin Woman's Legion Auxiliary Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps Wellington Congregational Church Suliivan Congregational Church James Lewis Deloos Ashland Wayne Lorain Walter Monroeville Anea Rogers Nora Curtis Truman Funeral Home H. George Robertson Nankin Hepsy Louise Urias Tattersall Ct Howard R. Smith Weller Rd Urias Valley City Elyria Lake Ave

Western Reserve Man To Address PTA At Eastview

Dr. Philip Smith of Western Reserve University will speak at the Eastview PTA meeting on Monday at p.m. His talk titled No Round Pegs in Square Holes. Avon Lake Board of Education member Vance Bell will discuss the school bond issue on the November ballot. Parents will visit classroom flame rooms and meet teachers. Greeters include Mrs. Ins Fashing and Mrs. Alice Nowak. Hostesses are Mrs. Arthur Aslasken, Mrs. Robert Jensen and Mrs. Otto Nyerges.

Avon Lake Philip Smith Westhern Reserve University Eastview Pta Dre. Smith Vance Bell Avon Lake Board of Education Ins Fashing Alice Nowak Arthur Aslasken Robert Jensen Otto Nyerges

Family of Emma Metzger Recovers Loot After Robbery

Timw-Two bandits robbed Mrs. Emma Metzger in her grocery, taking 91 dollars. Her husband Samuel C Arias, died in 1845, leaving two sons Orville and Frank, and many relatives. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p m from Sadre-lever Funeral Home with burial in Myrtle Mit Cemetery.

Timw Emma Metzger Pemastad Leegen Elmer Jr. Urias Elyria Fred C. Arias Elyma Leon C. Grias Lorain Charles Cheevers San Francisco Opecucu Uur Wo Sare Harold Smith Lottie Tar James Bernard James Ry Gordon Chicago Iband Samuel C. Arias Orville Frank Metzger Ber- Curtis

Paurenis Report Leads To Arrest Of Elyria Bay

Elyria police arrested a 1 year old boy after his mother and father reported threats and violent acts toward her. She described bruising on her shoulder and the family feared nighttime danger. The boy had been to a Columbus research bureau. probate court action is planned.

Paurenis Elyria Bay Elyria James Higgie Fred Biltz Columbus

Mystery incident leaves man critical at Elyria grill

John Wilbert, 44, of 331 Furnace Street, lies in critical condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a mysterious incident at the Silver Fox Grill on Broad Street. Manager John Sadowski said Wilbert entered the cellar and was later found bleeding, with no clear cause. Police reported an unidentified person alerted responders. an investigation is ongoing.

John Wilbert Furnace St Elyria Memorial Hospital Silver Fox Gail Broad St Wilbert John Sadowski Sadowski John Demyan

Man Wanted Here For Non-Support Loses Court Fight

Lorain County authorities won a legal fight when the California Supreme Court reversed a prior ruling and ordered Denzil Floyd to be returned for non-support. Floyd had moved to California with money from mortgaging his home and took his three year old daughter and wife’s infant, prompting a welfare appeal. Sheriff Carl R. Finegan left for San Diego to retrieve Floyd and the child.

Carl R. Finegan San Diego Calif Denzil Floyd Floyd Elyvia Harold Ewing Exing California Lorain County Ewing California Supreme Court High Court Welfare Department

Baby Girl Frey Dies. Rites Held At Ridge Hill Park

A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. today for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Frey at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. The baby died at 12:30 a.m. today at St Joseph Hospital Lorain. Survivors include her parents and grandfather Floyd Frey of West Virginia. Walter A Frey Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Ridge Hill Memorial Park Robert Frey North Ridge Rd St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Floyd Frey WE Virginia Walter A. Frey

Local GTRACYTE VUr MEVUUIGD

Friday October 15 1951 appears in a local item with limited readable text. The fragment suggests a small notice or brief entry dated that Friday. No clear event, people, or organization can be reliably identified from the legible portion.

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