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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1961

Page

9

Fails In Theater Hold Up Ends In Fatal Shooting

A 2 year old Avon Lake man Adan Sebert 30 died after a theater holdup at the State Theater in Columbus He entered the manager’s office drew a pistol and attempted to leave with about 292 in receipts Injuries occurred during a struggle with Domenic Suriano 25 The manager fired wounding Sebert as they fled and Sebert collapsed nearby He had parole from a Florida delicatessen robbery and a prior criminal history linked to supermarket robberies in the area

Columbus Avon Lake Adan Sebert von Take University Hospital I Sebert Domenic Suriano Suriano Sebert Ard Francis Smith Florida Smith Scott

Area Boy Burned While Trying Gasoline Fire

A three year old North Eaton boy Dale Sims is "holding his own" at Southwest Community Hospital Berea after suffering second and third degree burns over 75 percent of his body. He spilled gasoline while attempting to pour it on a rubbish fire causing the ignition. He remained on the hospital's critical list but showed progress and spent a satisfactory night. Parents are Tyler and Nora Sims, 1833 Cooley Road.

North Eaton Southwest Community Hospital Berea Dale Sims Tyler Nora Sims Cooley Road

Retired Gates principal honored by many at Elyria reception

About 450 friends, including teachers, parents, former students, and officials, gathered yesterday to honor Fern Gates, longtime Gates School principal, at a three hour reception. Guests signed a guest book, enjoyed a punch reception, and received gifts such as an inscribed silver dish, an orchid, and a planter. Messages of congratulations arrived from absent guests, with attendees from Elyria and nearby areas including Columbus.

Gates Pta Fox Furniture Co Botamer Florist The Modern Music Co Gates PTA Roosevelt School Fern Gates Gates School Ray Oit John Attkisson Faye Hargrave Irma Gayeska Ima Strait Carl Niemeyer Kathryn Palmer Rost Ralph Cheney Franklin School Howard Pick Dorothy Howe Juanita Nottingham Duane Robinson Carl Conrad Gail Pinter Joyce Kratchen Kathy Reese Susan Smith Ruthann Arthrel

Case Against 2 B-W Men Heard Verdict This Week

A union trial committee hears testimony against Lucki and Fingulin of UAW-CIO Local 971 over alleged slowdown actions at Bendix Westinghouse. Counsel for the defendants challenge due process and seek dismissal while the committee prepares a verdict to be presented to the local union members likely by Nov. 8.

Grinder George Fingulin Uaw-Cio Cleveland Aluminum Company of America H. Plant Edward Brown Raymond White Brown White Lucki Fingulin Joseph Vida Local 971 I Ji Diese Ee Soak Building Co Lorain Senda Ee Eas Fed Wooley Ing Gilbert Selden International Union Paul H. Carnahan Carnahan American Chicago Buffalo Toledo

Ship Yard In Loraine Closed As Work Ends

The ship yard at Loraine shut down as work on the freighter ended. Brown alleges a slowdown targetting Lucki and Fingulin as punishment for independence, while over 100 other members were not cited. Union officials continued to draw 135 percent, with Lend er, Neeson, Page, Fisher, Lotus, and Logan named. Page led the trial. Names of accusers and calls for investigation were cited.

Loraine Brown Suns Lacki Fingulin Frank Lender Charles Neeson

Observance Of UN Week Slated Here

United Nations Week will be celebrated Saturday at noon with a half hour program before the courthouse. Speakers include Cong Charles A. Mosher and Rev. Richard Linde will introduce him. The Rt Rev Msgr William L Newton will offer prayers and Mayor Oscar G Dunn will pro claim the week. High school bands, veterans groups, and flag ceremonies mark the event.

United Nations Richard Linde Elyria United Nations Committee Charles A. Mosher Ohio Bruce Alexander Wiliam L. Newton Oscar G. Dunn William J. Walters Elyria District J. H. Eckenfels Malcolm DB. McDonald Elyria Council of Veterans Lesim VFW JVFW Dag Harmmarskjold Robert Jones U.S Greater Elyria Roy A. West United Natjtions Committee Jack C. Cassidy Unicef United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

Elyria Ward Redistricting Sparks Local Debate

Democratic mayoral candidate Neeson urged voting Democratic as redistricting plans split wards and drew responses from council members and NAACP. Republicans argued the sixth ward is overextended while others warned of armory delays and funding gaps, with maps shown to Lysaght and discussions continuing through readings.

Baird Neeson Schultz Prrfinance Emerich John Katko Dunn Chapman Katko Ments Paul Horvath NAACP

Auto Crash on Rt 82 Injures Two Drivers No Citations Issued

The sheriff report states that two drivers, Cleveland and Emmett Weekland, collided Saturday at Rt 82 Station Rd during a turn at Capel Rd in Columbia. Weekland was making the turn when the accident occurred. Neither driver was cited.

Pet Cleveland Emmett Weekland Capel Rd Columbia Station Rd Sheriff's Department Weekland

Ford Faces A Big If In Production

United Auto Workers Local 425 will distribute strike benefit payments to workers starting tomorrow at 1400 Long Ave. Day shift workers with last names A through M pick up tomorrow and Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m., and N through Z on Thursday and Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. Night shift workers with last names A through M pick up tomorrow and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and N through Z on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A UAW spokesman said benefits began on the eighth day of the strike, covering five days of pay.

United Auto Workers Local 425 Long Ave UAW

Bendix Strike Leads to Arbitration Rehearing

Bendix remains in dispute as the second day of the strike ends with arbitration costs assessed to the Union. A rehearing by a new arbitrator upholds the original awards, while Bendix-Westinghouse defends its high wage policy and long-tenured workforce as it rejects the union ultimatum for the future of the company and its employees.

Bendix-Westinghouse

Berlin crisis talks halted by French opposition

Western diplomats planned a London meeting this week to address the Berlin crisis but abandoned it due to French opposition. Some participants may join Washington discussions already under way with British, French, and West German ambassadors. State Department says talks continue at ambassadorial level in Washington.

London UPI Berlin Washington State Department Lincoln White

Educator Dr. Jane Kessler To Speak At Lorain Retarded Children Dinner

Dr. Jane Kessler, a noted television educator, will be the after dinner speaker at Oberlin Inn on Wednesday October 25 for the fall dinner meeting of the Lorain County Council for Retarded Children. The public is invited to attend. Her diagnostic work with mentally retarded and emotionally disturbed children and her influence on child psychology education are widely recognized in the state. She is teaching a course in child management currently.

Jane Kessler Oberlin Inn Lorain County Council For Aublic Kessler

Probation Given In Mail Theft

Leonard P. Yost a former Elyria postal clerk was sentenced to two years probation by Federal Judge Charles J. McNamee. He must report monthly to the Federal Probation Office in Cleveland. Yost resigned after investigators probed irregularities in the mail and pleaded guilty to stealing a letter tied to Dial Finance Co Toledo. The Elyria man has a long history with the postal service dating to 1957 and is connected to Lorain County Council programs for the mentally retarded. Reservations for a dinner are listed with contact names and a P O Box in Elyria and Lorain.

Cleveland Leonard P. Yost Elyria Yost Charles J. McNamee Dial Finance Co Toledo

Man Shot In Freak Accident In Medina

Joseph Hokes, 23, of RD 3 Medina, fell from the hood of a speeding car on Rt 74 near County Rt 3 while chasing a car driven by his brother in law. A shotgun discharged, injuring his left arm. he is listed in fair condition at Akron General Hospital. The car fled, prowlers escaped.

Medina Akrop General Hospital Joseph Hokes RD. 3 Rt. 74 County Rt. 3 Akron General Hospital Hokes Rt. T4 Joseph Tiskac Tiskac

Brookside School Hit By Thieves

Brookside High School endured its first break in five years when burglars entered Saturday night. About 40 dollars was stolen from the school safe and three vending machines. Superintendent W. W. Barr reported the custodian found the break in at 4 15 p m yesterday. Damages to the office door two filing cabinets and two desks were about 300 dollars. A tape recorder and other valuable instruments were untouched suggesting the intruders may have been too young to value them. The safe had been left unlocked as thieves reportedly took a locked safe in a previous break-in.

Sheffield Brookside High School W. W. Barr Bart Barr

Co-Eds Free Dorm When Fire Alarm Rings

Oberlin College students evacuated Hark ness House dormitory after a fire alarm alerted authorities. Fire crews found steam issuing from a faulty valve in the central heating system.

Oberlin Harkness House Oberlin College

Injunction Hearing Seen On Rt. 57 Bypass Suit

A motion to dissolve the injunction blocking work on the Rt. 57 LaPorte bypass will be heard next Wednesday. The order, tied to an appropriation dispute over right of way with the State Highway Department, keeps contractors from entering Mrs. Lillie Schmidt's LaPorte property. The state seeks dismissal of the appeal as the injunction delays work and adds costs.

Common Pleas LeRoy F. Kelly Rt. 57 LaPorte Lillie Schmidt State Highway Department Mes. Schmidt

Colombian visitor to stay with Lorain County family

Miss Dela Duarte of Suaza Huila Colombia, 26, arrives tomorrow at noon to stay with Mr and Mrs Gordon Greene of Wellington, Lorain County, until Nov 9 as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange program. The IFYE fosters international understanding through farm youth exchanges with the United States and the 4-H network.

Dela Duarte International Farm Youth Exchange Colombia South America Lorain County Gordon Greene R.D Wellington United States Miss Duarte Suaza Huilaj Noble Greene Brighton Buckeyes National 4H Club Foundation

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Apta Retirement Gift Bendix Westing-I House Automotive Air Brake Co Itotty Walter Lucki P. Fiinton Frank Mowl Richard Martin James Korka William Hyer C. Dowling Reather William J. Beckman Luck Union REP Mosher J. Theodore Emstich State Street Charles V. Neeson Oneee Horvath Richard E. Baird Phhawwene National Guard International Harvester Kathleen Lysaght Ford Bendix WY Bak and Lee eReak Ann Eee Benjamin Spock Western Reserve University P.O John Baker Elyria John Paxton Edwin Cohen Brookside School
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