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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1955

Page

6

Lorainite Confesses to Two Year Old Robbery

Herman Windbush, 24, of 3724 Albany Ave., admitted involvement in a two year old unarmed robbery after police linked him to a Palm Gardens incident at 1606 East 28th St. He pleaded innocent, waived preliminary hearing, and was bound over for the grand jury with bond set at 2500. Police had earlier fined him 50 dollars and three days in jail for a separate disorderly conduct charge and suspected an accomplice named Reese Mullen, who was on parole.

Lorain Herman Windbush Albany Ave Windbush Palm Gardens East 28Th St Willam R.frank Schwartz Rd Avon Tme Nyere Oace Reese Mullen Mullen Ohio State Penitentiary LeRoy Kelly

Lorain Court Records Disorderly Driving and Reckless Driving

Lorain Municipal Court lists Farris B. Allen 24 with disorderly conduct fine of 20 dollars and jail time to Oakley E. Eagle 31 of 5435 Ely Ave with reckless driving and 550 aid costs. John Mihok 69 of 1206 Erie St faced costly brake fault and lane change charge nolled with costs only.

Farris B. Allen Oakley E. Eagle Ely-1 Ave John Mihok E. Erie St

Lorain Chamber Probes Annexation and City Growth

The Lorain Chamber of Commerce executive committee referred the annexation survey to the Civic Improvement Committee and then to the Board of Directors after a luncheon at Heilman's. The Ohio Chamber survey highlights annexation benefits and warns Lorain could stagnate if it ignores expansion. It also covers school districts sewage disposal and tax rates.

Lorain Chamber of Commerce Civic Improvement Committee Board of Directors Heilman's Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Homewood land split between school and park groups

In Homewood the 11 acre site in the new addition was divided between the Lorain Board of Education and the city for a park after a meeting in the City Engineer's office. The school board received about 10 acres for a new elementary school, with undeveloped land except for paving on the northern side. The Homewood Development Corp plans to pave streets for new homes, while the remaining nine acres were allotted to the city for park use. Expected school construction would likely begin next spring.

Lorain Homewood Lorain Board of Education Walter Pillans Loram Board of Education Slans Homewood Development Corp Pillans Nincr

Lorain Republicans Plan Annual Kickoff Dinner

The Lorain Republican Central Committee announces a September 15 kickoff dinner at the Antlers Hotel with Rep. A. D. Baumhart Jr. as chief speaker. Nellie Love leads the event with local GOP groups backing it and Harry Van Wegnen as toastmaster. John J. Pappas tops the slate challenging Mayor Jaworski in the May 8 election.

Lorain Republican Party Antlers Nellie Love Republican Central Committee Alkee Denne J Post US Harry van Wegnen Pat Flaherty John C. Jaworski Alfred J. Porkolab Wiliam Thom Peggy. Gilmore Ella Mae Spraggins Margaret Lopez Frank Ayres Goldie Richards John J. Pappas Jaworski Steel City

Lorain High School orientation for sophomores and new students

Lorain High School held a new student and sophomore orientation in the auditorium. Principal Ralph Holder and guidance counselor George Perdew introduced staff. Topics included lockers, attendance, clubs, lunch rules, home room, and a tour of the building. Firemen contained a small library fire on Alabama Avenue and plans for city improvements were announced.

Lorain Lorainigh School Robert Nuhn Ralph Holder George Perdew Pricipal Emmerson Lindamood Tgh School Ed Cinniger Alabama Ave Harold Jones Dev Mchlow Lake Shore Haroldsroom Farschman Sanitary Engineer's Office

Five Year Old Bitten by Dog at Home in Lorain

Willam Zakowski, five, of 3442 Garfield Boulevard, treated and released from St. Joseph Hospital after a dog bite at home. He sustained lacerations to the right hand. The dog belongs to George Vargo, same address.

Lorain — Willam Zakowski Garfield Blvd St. Joseph Hospital George Vargo

Lorain Flood Drive Nears $5,000 Goal

Lorain’s Red Cross flood relief campaign is $1,400 short of its $5,000 target with about 24 hours left. Chapter chairman Martin Mariotti reports $3,600 in the fund and expects late donations from several Lorain industries and civic groups, with a final report due Tuesday.

Lorain Lorain Red Cross New England Martin Mariotti Mariotti Mariott

Toledo Cash Grain Prices Reported On Rack Basis

Cash grain quotes from Toledo show No 2 soft red wheat at 1.11 to 1.29 and No 2 yellow corn around 53/4 to 54 1/2, with soybeans No 1 yellow listed at 24 2 to 40-242, reflecting Toledo rate basis.

Toledo

Lorain St Joseph Hospital Discharges and Births Yesterday

Yesterday at Lorain St Joseph Hospital a list of discharges includes Mrs Gilbert G Becker 1318 8th St Mrs Doc Reigel 1019 10th St and others with addresses across Vermilion Avon Lorain Elyria and nearby. Births reported include a daughter to John Seklter and spouse and several additional newborns to Moury Rulli Stewart Parks Pattison Zink Fazekas and others in Lorain and Avon Lake.

Gilbert G. Becker 8Th St Doc Reigel Laurie DeBracy Vermilion George F. Yuhasz Norfolk Ave James Slone Grant Ave Robert Deutsch W. Lith St George d McKenzie W. 20Th St Russell Baker W. Lake St Vermulion Frank Chupick Iowa Ave Eugene Parker Frankford St Eigman George C. Spencer Dayton Ave George Charles Baliko Kelley's Trailer Lorain Raymond Kemp Helena Ave Elyrra 7 Steven Mezlak Globe Ave Domingo Velez Russell Ave Andrew Gidgez E. 29Th St Hannah Sinnomon Broadway John Sekleter W. 22Nd St Carl Moury Central Dr Raloph Rulli Homewood Dr Harry Stewart McKinley St Paul Parks 29Th Roy L. Pattison Lake Rd Avon Lake Charles Zink Cedar Dr George Fazekas E. 33Rd St

Man Is Bopped By Former Wife

Ivy Watkins, 54, said he went to see his ex-wife Roberta Williams, 210 West 16th Street, and she struck him on the head with a wrench during an argument. He received a forehead laceration needing six stitches, was treated and released. he does not wish to prosecute.

Lorain St. Joseph Hospital Ivy Watkins Fast 36Th St Baltimore and Ohio Roberta Williams West 16Th St Watkins

Minor Damage In Collision At Intersection

Two cars sustained minor damage in a collision at the intersection of Routes 18 and 301 yesterday afternoon. William Baish, 65, of Litchfield, turned left from Route 18 onto Route 301, and John J. Oleksy, 40, of Detroit, attempted to pass. No injuries or arrests were reported by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Ohio State Highway Patrol William Baish Litchfield John J. Oleksy Detroit

Sandusky Man Reports Damaged Car Hit-Skip

Lorain police investigated a hit-skip reported by Donald M Waterfield of Sandusky. He parked near the Lorain Telephone Co. warehouse on East 21st Street and found the rear fender damaged on returning to his car. Street traffic includes slag-hauling trucks from National Tube Co.

Lorain Donald M Waterfield Sandusky Lorain Telephone Co Eest 21St St

Water Main Issue Up Before Council

Lorain city council will be asked to enact an ordinance to issue notes totaling 10 200 at the next meeting. The funds will be used to install a water main in the Larkmoor allotment with appurtenances and fire hydrants. Council meets Tuesday night.

Lorain Larkmoor

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Lorainite Estes Lae Moisthrust Murbach & Supply Co Homewood Land LHS Toledo Cash Grain Lorain St. Joseph Hospital Lorena Skating Club Lorain Arena Penney's Matt Cine A Penney’s Dan River Galey Lord Shop Penney Man Ladies‘ Vanity Electric Sandusky Man Milton's Your Credit Jewelers W. Broad St Elyria Ohio Verity Electric Showes Delora Frank Hudacek Telephone Penney ORION Castler
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