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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1955
Page
5
Gray D. Hobby, general chairman, convened division chairmen as Lorain United Appeal stands 82 588 short of its 353 181 goal with one day left in the 10 day campaign. He said the drive may be extended if the target is not met and noted many solicitors have not submitted reports.
A mobile X ray unit conducts its annual tour in Lorain reaching 15 schools with a target of screening about 2000 students in fourth and eleventh grades. The Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association sponsors the effort led by Ralph E Albright. The unit has already visited the Lorain County Fair Oberlin College Avon Lake and Sheffield area sites this month.
Eight motorists faced charges after police stopped traffic violations in Lorain. Joseph Burchick, 30, was cited for loss of vehicle control after his car struck a parked vehicle owned by Monserrat Rivera near the Moose Club. Rivera’s car was knocked onto a curb and into a parking meter. Seven others were summoned for traffic offenses by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and city police, with names and charges including speeding, reckless operation, no driver's license, and fictitious license plates. Court appearances were set for later dates.
Lorain Municipal Court cases list Chester Urban twenty of 2618 Caro Line Ave fined two hundred dollars and costs with thirty days suspended jail and one year license suspension. James D Burkes thirty four of 1744 Garden Ave cited for failure to control car costs only. Joseph Burchick thirty of 2124 West Ene Ave cited for failure to control car twenty dollars and costs. Robert C O Malley thirty of 219 Ninth St found guilty of reckless driving fined twenty five dollars and costs.
Reports of civil service exams filed with Safety Director Pete Goods and Service Director Wallace J Chapla detail top scores for captain and lieutenant posts in Lorain. Captain Mramor led with 91.9, followed by McGrady 88.3 Shendan 85.1 and Brandt 72.1. Lieutenant leader Donald Stull scored 87.2, with Mester Walters and Brence also high. Sewage plant operator George Schrull topped his list with 96, followed by Verespe Papp and Hammond. Names will be posted for 10 days before appointments. Captain Sturgis resigned earlier.
A 24 foot boat moored at Lorain Harbor near the new sewage disposal plant sank Monday night due to high winds from Lake Erie. The vessel is owned by Carl Gumina of Lake Erie Builders Supply, with records in the Park Superintendent's office.
The Lorain Naval Recruiting Station is set for its annual inspection led by Commander C E Tellefsen with IWAVE representative Clarkson joining to assess compliance with Navy standards. The event includes WAVE candidate interviews and testing and a new holiday leave window Dec 17 to Jan 2 for recruits after three weeks of training. Enlistees listed include Gordon A Beauchemin Donald R Mason Robert Charles Beiter Jr Alfred F Tyree Jr Robert L Dupier and Max Hamilton all from Elyria or nearby areas with ties to the U S Navy training centers.
Vandals broke into Boone Elementary School at West 20th Street and Oakdale Avenue in Lorain Monday night. Custodian Charles Conklin reported books and papers scattered. no valuables missing. Exit was through a side door. suspects listed as Bobby Curry and Beckie Curry, with Harley Wolfe also named. Public post office hours and Navy recruitment phone details followed.
Yesterday at St Joseph Hospital several newborns greet the day including daughters to Mr and Mrs James Ely and Mr and Mrs Alan Prososki and a son to Mr and Mrs Rd Watkin Williams. Discharged list features patients such as Hiram Hodge and Robert Engelhardt among others.
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