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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1972
Page
10
A long list of Lorain area obituaries includes J O rounds 90 owner of Lakeview Mobile Homes Park and several relatives of Wel llington Detroit and Vermilion areas. The notices name survivors, funeral home arrangements and services set across Lorain Amherst Wakeman and nearby towns with dates and burial plans.
Death notices list diem McElve 58 of 1629 Bassett Westlake and David G 70 Elyria. Services and visitations announced with arrangements under Brown Funeral Home. Cremation planned with remains sent to Farl es. Burial at various cemeteries including North Ridgeville Avon and Farles region.
Rome reports over 1 million pets are abandoned each summer as Italians flee to mountains and beaches. The Animal Protection League estimates 400000 dogs, 356000 cats, 156000 birds, 100000 fish and 50000 to 60000 other animals are left behind, risking death for many unfamiliar with life outside the home.
A list of names and addresses appears under hospital activities, including Mes Gilbert ACH at 335 Beli Ave Apt LID and Richard E at 129 Columbia Ave. The lineup features Mrs Cigistine M BEGAN, Miss Barbere BEN NETT, Mrs Elaine CLINE, Bruce W. DENN, Mrs Theresa ECKEXFELS, and many others with street addresses across Amherst Lorain Grafton Lorain and surrounding areas.
Warrants issued for two suspects with five more being drawn up as police pursue culprits tied to multiple break ins in the Cleveland Vermilion corridor. The Oct 15 Four Seasons Dress Shop theft, valued around 3000 dollars, spurred the investigation with clothing found at an unidentified Cleveland residence. Police note all suspects are heroin addicts and may have targeted Mrs Osberg’s shop and earlier Aug 20 break in.
Three motorists in Elyria Municipal Court faced DUI convictions. Jerry L. Ward of 340 71st Street pleaded guilty and received 250 fine plus costs, three days in jail, and a six month license suspension. James Legg of Cleveland pleaded no contest with 250 fine and costs, three days in jail, and six month suspension, with credit for jail time. William W. Bowser of 15805 Prospect Lane pleaded guilty with 250 fine and costs, three days in jail, six month license suspension, and one day jail credit.
Patrolman David W. Moore was treated and released for neck scratches and a bruised jaw after attempting to arrest Dwight Johnson who beat a dog with a plastic baseball hat. Johnson, charged with assault on an officer, intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and cruelty to animals, was found at 2951 Toledo Ave. and struggled with Moore until backup arrived.
A 15 year old girl was charged with burglarizing a Westlake home on Marview Avenue. The homeowner, Harry Kirkpatrick, reported the Oct 24 break in, noting missing a tape recorder and soda. The girl admitted entering by breaking a window and letting in friends, but refused to name them. She was referred to Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.
Sweden House Restaurant in the Midway Mall area plans weekend opening. The 450‑seat eatery at 335 Griswold Rd will offer smorgasbord dining in a family setting with 80 staff and banquet facilities for 200. Miss Gail Trottier notes prebookings and links to Parma outlet success. Barry Graham serves as Elyria assistant manager.
The Ohio Gear Division of Towmotor Corp will shutter its Cleveland plant, laying off about 200 workers. General Manager M K Sieber said phasing out starts immediately and will extend over several months due to unprofitable operations, including the plant’s age, built in 1951.
Chile's tense political scene shows slight improvement as interior minister resigns and the government signals willingness to restart discussions with strike leaders. Economy Minister Carlos Matus states economic issues will be discussed, but political demands from shopkeepers and professionals remain non negotiable. strike leaders' response anticipated imminently.
Protestant and Catholic militants denounced Britain's outline for Northern Ireland while moderate leaders in Ulster and the Republic approved. The Whitelaw document states Northern Ireland must remain part of the United Kingdom while a future Ulster regional government would include a Catholic minority with an effective role, and Britain would keep security duties while violence continues.
Twin daughters were born to Mr and Mrs Roger D Simpkins of 41349 Elmwood St Ason to Mr and Mrs Mont Steele of 115 National Dr Grafton Ason to Mr and Mrs Robert A Johnson of 3547 Detroit Rd Aron.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Swinger at 4076 Meadow Lane Lorain. A son was also born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Crase at 454 Minnewawa Street Vermilion.
Lorain County overpasses are patrolled by Radio Emergency Associated Citizens Teams REACT and Highway Patrol Auxiliary to curb pumpkin throwing from bridges this Halloween season. Ohio State Patrol reports REACT and auxiliary volunteers contribute about 500 hours yearly to this effort.
Prenatal classes for expectant parents begin tomorrow in Gates Auditorium at Elyria Memorial Hospital. The six class series runs Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. through December 13, with topics on pregnancy, medical care, proper diet, labor, delivery, and newborn care. Registered nurse Michele Becher coordinates the program.
A lecture on the general principles of the diabetic diet will be given tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the First United Methodist Church 559 Reid Ave Lorain. The program is sponsored by Northeast Ohio Regional Medical Program with Linda Eaton registered dietitian in charge. It is the third of five classes for diabetics and their families led by United Health Foundation and Lorain County Health Department. Next week's session will cover menu planning.
Douglas Meadows 33 was shot in an upstairs Lorain apartment during a family argument and is in fair condition at Lorain Community Hospital. Police seek Junior Meadows 34, a cousin, in connection with the incident. Witnesses say Junior Meadows held a .23 caliber pistol to Douglas and it fired as he tried to push the weapon away.
Members of the Lorain County VICA chapter at Lorain County Joint Vocational School wore red blazers like the president as they traveled to Warren for a regional conference. After the conference, they met President Nixon on his parade route, receiving the jacket from the Northeast district queen. John Fiehhorn of Avon and supervisor William Cutcher, with Carol Yarman, accompanied the group.
Lorain invites applicants for the city's new auxiliary police, open to men and women 21 and older. Applications and the auxiliary rules are at the safety director and chief of police offices. The program faced opposition from the Fraternal Order of Police and the emergency police, but council approved changes to align with state statutes. Mayor Joseph Zahorec urged volunteers and emergency police to join the auxiliary force.
Four youths aged 15 to 17 were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana after a police raid on 364 Jefferson St in Norwalk Saturday around 3 p.m. A small amount of marijuana and two unidentified substances were seized. Six officers conducted the operation. two had preliminary hearings, the others were released to their parents.
Superintendents and boards of education presidents from all Lorain County school districts united to oppose repealing the state income tax. They warn that elimination would threaten school financing and force an average property tax millage increase, urging citizens to vote no on issue two.
A 19 year old Lorain youth John D Turner was charged with robbery after a purse snatching at Westgate Shopping Plaza. Turner was arrested at his home on Second Street. The victim was Rose Urban 79 of 1215 West 40th Street, passenger in a car driven by Delores Worden 56 of 360 North Ridge Road. Arraignment continued to November 2.
The Firelands Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers urges defeat of State Issue 2 in the November 7 election. Legislative chairman Laurie Smith cites six reasons against endorsement including higher property taxes, repeal of industrial profits tax shifted to individuals, reduced local school aid, loss of matching federal funds, higher sales tax, and replacing the current tax with a flat rate that benefits the wealthy.
Miami’s 1969 Policeman of the Year Daniel Zell, 26, was sent home after refusing further hair and mustache trimming. Officials said the latest trim was insufficient and he faces Civil Service Board dismissal hearings. Zell’s attorney sought settlement and planned to pursue grievances for reinstatement.
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