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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1959

Page

10

Fair condition for Elyria woman after Rt 113 60 crash

Julia Ann Wang 28 of 1315 Middle Ave is in fair condition at Amherst Hospital with a fractured pelvis after a two car crash on Rt 113 at Rt 60 near Birmingham. Passenger in Clara A. Wong’s car, Wang’s vehicle collided with Blanche Coggan who failed to stop and hit the Waag car. Clara Waag suffered a thigh bump and Coggan faces Milan Mayor's Court on a safety stop charge.

Julia Ann Wang Middle Ave Amherst Hospital Rt. 60 Birmingham Clara A. Wong Blanche EF. Coggan East Lansing Mitch State Highway Patrol Coggan Waag Rt 113 Clara Waag St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Huyva Oberlin Municipal Court Edd R. Martin R.D Quarry Rd Amherst North Ridge Rd Wilfred Verhiff Marseilles Ave North Ridge

Licenses Granted for Multiple Local Residents and Dates

A long list of licenses issued for numerous residents, including Roger William James, 20, and Beverly June Sheffield, 18, both in Me dina and Wellington respectively, with occupations such as heat treater and laborer. Other pairs include Elyria, Lorain, Grafton, and North Ridgeville addresses with ages 16 to 45, covering trades from construction worker to carpenter and assembler.

Roger William James Medina Beverly June Sheffield A. D Wellington Raymond Alfonso DiPalma Cheswick Dorothy Louise Brown Grafton Rd Grafton John Clarence Linden South Abbe Rd Elyria Carol Sue Langston LaFayette St Stephan George Janosko R. D Gloria Ann Hopkins East Main St LaGrange Richard Dean Sly Pearl Rd Lorain U. S. Army Jacqueline Joyce Lincoln Ave Richard Francis Veneel Center Ridge North Ridgeville Carpenter Elizabeth Luella Meyers Concord Ave Richard Alien Brooks Sherlin Jobseller Janice Carol Rider Jaycox Avon Ralph O'Dell Hickenbottom Harvard Ave Norman Lee Daniels Union St Laffrance Paul Robert Goold Oklahoma CIA Okla Dianne Elizabeth DeFazio Pastiyih Fiera Clarence Theodore Heintz St. #2 B.D Teal and Die Maker Donna Juanita Masoni Warren Ave Ely

Small Railroads Big Business

Chicago based UPI notes that 524.0 miles of railroad tracks exist in the United States with only a fraction capable of timing revenue. The article cites Railmader Magazine claiming most of the ten train owners are adults and that a subset of tracks are owned by hobbyists.

Chicago UPI United States Onco Railroad Railmader

Burglars Leave Grudging Note After Wisconsin Break‑In

Report from Wisconsin Rapids indicates burglars who entered Lawrence Bohtan’s home appeared grateful after stealing items and damaging a radio. They left a note saying Nice meal Nice radio and signed with a casual remark. Local police investigate the break‑in and seek tips on the perpetrators.

Wisconsin Rapids Wis Lawrence Boh- Tan Oa Radio

Courthouse notices list several Lorain area lawsuits

A Lorain court docket shows multiple civil filings including a $15,000 suit by William K. Stamos against Joseph Oakler Jr for a crosswalk auto collision on Broadway near 36th Street. Other actions include divorces, foreclosures, and alimony petitions involving residents of Lorain Elyria Sheffield Lake and nearby towns.

Broadway 36Th St Lorain William K. Stamos West 38Th St Joseph Oakler, Jr Garden Ave Elyria Stamos

Exotic Animal Sale Offers High priced Pets in New York

An advertisement from Trefflich's Bird and Animal Co lists a range of exotic animals for sale including a Siamese elephant calf and various reptiles, birds, and mammals with prices from 37 to 3,500 dollars. The notice highlights a new shipment of animals from the Far East and guarantees delivery.

New York UPI Siam Trefflich Bird & Animal Co. Inc Far East Dhenry Treifiich TelMfnch

Plans Set For Legion Conference In Ohio District

The Fifth District Executive Committee of the Ohio American Legion completed plans for multiple conferences in the district. Fall Conference will be at Green Springs on Oct. 18. Winter meetings are set for Dec. 10 in Sandusky and Jan. 24 in Sandusky. Spring Conference will be at Jeromesville on Apr. 10 with the Big Convention June 5 in Fremont. Officers include Commander Donald E. Nuss and vice commanders John C. Adams Jr and Nelson V. Lenz. District chairmen span Amherst, Elyria, North Ridgeville, and Wellington with members from Vermilion, Monroeville, and other towns.

Fifth Cisinet Department of Ohio American Legion Green Springs Fifth District Donald E. Nuss Fremon Sandusky Jeromesville Paul A. Sennhenn Vermilion Leon T. Preston Monroeville Lawrence E. Holm South Amherst Wiliam J. Bux Wadsworth Esther Mikolajewski Amherst Albert E. Hintz North Ridgeville Lloyd F. Fletcher Berlin Heights Leonard Ayers Wellington Melvin Harper Elyria

Union talks with local over Chrysler plant walkout

International representatives of the United Auto Workers discussed grievances with the UAW local at Twinsburg after an unauthorized walkout on Sept. 2 over alleged health and safety concerns. Workers returned to work Thursday under orders while negotiations continue. Local officers met in Detroit to air grievances.

Twinsburg UPI International United Auto Workers Union Today UAW Chrysler the International Detroit

Visit Planned for Mexican President in October Tour

President Adolfo Lopez Mateos of Mexico will visit Washington and other U.S. sites October 9 to 14 as the guest of President Eisenhower. The trip signals high level ties during a period of diplomatic exchange and cooperation.

Washington UPL Adolfo Lope: Mateos Mexico Eisenhower

Man in jail says bigamy marriage due to threat

Eugene Poteete, 29, jailed on a bigamy charge, claimed he married his second wife after she threatened to tell his first wife about the affair. He stated he did not want that to happen.

Fort Worth Tex Eugene Poteete Poteete

Toledo Grain Prices In Early Morning Trading

Toledo cash grain quotes show 55 cents on track for grain on track. Wheat No 2 soft red around 1.83 to 1.84 while No 2 soft white sits near 1.82 to 1.83. Corn No 2 yellow quoted 1.19 to 1.20. Soybeans No 1 yellow near 2.01 to 2.02.

Toledo New York

Cleveland Livestock Prices Show Mixed Hogs and Cattle

Market report from Cleveland lists hogs at 19 cents per pound, No 1 to No 2 steer and heifer prices around 190 to 240 pounds, beef cows reaching 18 to 19 dollars, and calves, sheep, and lambs with varying values. Prime cattle price and other commodity ranges are noted, reflecting steady demand across grades and categories.

Cleveland

Stocks Report From Elyria Market Update

Market notes show stock quotations and price movements from Elyria exchanges. Information compiled with wire guidance and local price data highlights early gains and notable shifts across key shares.

Lorain Municipal Court fines and bonds in drinking and traffic cases

Elyria Municipal Court reports multiple defendants pleading guilty or innocent on charges of drinking in moving vehicles, speeding, failure to yield, and stop sign violations. Fines range from 5 to 25 dollars with costs. several defendants failed to appear, triggering warrants or bond forfeitures. one case involved a bad check with bond set at 1000 dollars.

Odell Guyton Lexington Lorain Bessie Daniels Lexington Ave P. Ollison Omaha Ave Malvin L. McCaslin Clifton Ave Dave E. Shover Rade Zubrick R. D Fairgrounds Rd Wellington Cout

Death notices from Elyria and Lorain area

Obituaries and notices for William Thomas Birmingham 66 of Elyria dies after heart attack at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Survived by wife Marie daughter Donna Jackson three grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Services at Reichlin Funeral Home and St Agnes Church. Also notices for Max Bushman 63 of Lorain and baby daughter of Eugene and Mrs Hall with graves and services details. Additional notices list Mary Ellen Morrison 78 and Luane Kay Shepard 8 months with funeral arrangements.

William Thomas Birmingham Mendel Ct Elyria Memorial Hospital Mr. Birmingham Oberlin Elyria St. Agnes Church Holy Name Society Western Automatic Machine Screw Co Marie Donna Jackson John Cleveland George Elyria Fred Bland May Baird Reichlin James Gallagher St. Mary Cemetery Lorain Max Bushman East Erie Ave Mr. Bushman Russia Lorgin Loop Sylvia David Harry Mary Burton Weirton W. Va Dan Nathan Miami Beach Fla Los Angeles Calif Walter A. Frey Blank Bros Pittsburgh Eugene G. Hall Elyrians Urffana South Murray Ridge Cemetery Rose Glover R. D Wooldridge North Elyria Ridgevile Glover England St. Andrew's Episcopal Church East Side Guild William Glover Sidney Alice Chapman Traverse City Mich Rudolph Newman Sr Vern Andrews Detroit St Mary Church Mary Ellen Morrison Redy-Sanian Merrison Woamian S. Mary Church Luane Kay Shepard Frank Shepard Barbara Ted Tor Laona Wis Elyna Diane

Callas and Onassis Fly From Milan Amid Split

Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis departed Milan by private plane two days after she announced plans to leave her husband Battista Meneghini. The flight’s destination was unclear with Venice and Onassis’ yacht as likely options. Onassis traveled from Paris, Tina Onassis remaining in the French capital.

Milan UPI Maria Callas Aristotle Onassis Venice Onassis Miss Callas Battista Meneghini Paris Tina

Pageant Firm Founder Dies in Santa Monica

John Bricker Rogers aged 72, founder of what became the world’s largest pageant producer, died in Santa Monica after a brief illness. A cousin of Ohio’s former governor John Bricker, he previously operated in Fostoria, Ohio, starting with the Rogers School of Stage Art and Directing. His company produced pageants nationwide including Elyria’s 125th anniversary spectacle.

Santa Monica Calif UPI John Bricker Rogers Fostoria Ohio Rogers John W. Bricker

Nine-Year-Old Hoists Theft Case in England

A nine-year-old boy in Huddersfield was taken to a psychiatrist to uncover why he stole items. Afterward he was placed in a juvenile home and then confiscated a toy from the psychiatrist's office.

Huddersfield England UPI

Youths face court in theft at Oberlin and Wellington

Oberlin area youth Clifford Witbeck and Wellington youth Dean Carino, 18 and 19, were charged with stealing 125 gallons of gasoline and car parts this summer. They admitted thefts including hubcaps at Lorain County Fair and returning the cars. They will appear in Oberlin Municipal Court for petit larceny.

Wellington Oberlin Area Clifford Leroy Wit‘beck R. D Oberlin Dean Allen Carino South Main St George McDonell Sheriff's Department Lorain County

Police Reports From Local Roads Highlight Traffic Charges

Kenneth B Rees, 31, of 732 Grandvir, charged with failing to stop at a sign at Louisiana Ave and Furnace St at 4 45 pm yesterday. Perry Wacker, RD 1 Grafton, charged with speeding on Rt 57 at 8 57 pm yesterday. Peggy Lou Thrasher, 23, 124 Coronado Ct, charged with failing to stop at Hillard and Abbe Rds. Mike Mosake, 52, Clark Rd New London, charged with failing to stop for red light at Middle Ave and 13th St at 10 45 am yesterday. Dorothy M Bury, 32, 343 Bon Air Ave, charged with speeding on Middle Ave at 6 57 am yesterday. All referenced to appear in court.

Kenneth B. Rees Grandvir Louisiana Ave Furnace St Perry E. Wacker Grafton Hilliard and Abbe Rds Peggy Lou Thrasher Coronado Ct Mike Mosakc Clark Rd New London Middle Ave 13Th, St Dorothy M. Bury Bon Air Ave

Last Man in Phone Book Faces Late-Night Pranks

Francis W. Zyons has been listed last in the Providence and Vicinity telephone directory for eight years. He receives about two calls weekly from strangers, many from rowdy men asking to speak with the last name. He has complained to the phone company with little relief, and worries about prank calls from vague threats or drunken callers.

Cumberland, R.I UPI Francis W. Zyons Providence and Vicinity Zyons Providence Ame

Calmness urged as Graham visit nears in Arkansas

Oreal Faubus urged Arkansas residents to avoid demonstrations if they disagree with evangelist Billy Graham on racial issues. Graham is set to preach in a football stadium Saturday and Sunday nights in Little Rock.

Little Rock. Ark UPI Oreal Faubus Arkansas Billy Graham Graham

Fears and Worries Rise Amid Growing Public Anxiety

Citizens express rising concern over safety costs and uncertainty as community leaders urge calm and propose measures. Residents cite job security, inflation, and public services as key sources of unease while officials emphasize planning and transparency.

Macmillan Named Man of the Week in London

The article notes Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in London as man of the week. It cites his Sept 8 election announcement, discusses Conservatives' polling lead, potential 100 seat majority, and stock market cheer. It mentions Hugh Gaitskell returning from Moscow and urging a hard fight.

Harold Macmillan Great Britain London Britain Macmillan Hugh Gaitskell Moscow

Area Hospital Births List Highlighter

A long list of birth notices in Elyria area hospitals records dozens of newborns. Names include the Hoffmans Duke Johnson Montgomery Taylor Dorinski Babcock Ortenzi Calano Price Barnych Towner Cehlar Adams Dorins, with residences across Elyria Vermilion Sheffield Lake Amherst Lorain and North Ridgeville.

Dean Hoffman Elyria Ave James Duke Mansfield St Sheffield Lake Franki Johnson New Mexico Ave Elvis Montgomery Clifton Ave Albert Yontack G St. A& Daughter Robert Taylor Canton Ave Donald Grove Cleveland St Elyria Eugene Dorinski Middle Ridge Rd Alvin Babcock Samuel St Joseph Smith East 33Rd St Laura Ortenzi 29Th St Santuiago’ Calano East 28Th St Charlotte Price Harrison St Yaroslav Barnych East 31St St John Towner Fairfax Ave Vermilion Andrew Cehlar Sherie Lane Lorraine Cornell Pi Domingo Rodriguez East 3Th St Reynaldo Inchautregui Walter Truszak Warwick Dr Sheffield Lake Alex Gressler West 23Rd St Buford Hawks Rolling Ave Arthur Newon Amherst

Local residents listed by discharge and address

Oberlin Allen discharges Mrs. Leonard Lyle and daughter. 773 Park Ave Amherst. Mrs. Paul Hale and twin son R. D. 1 Wakeman. Mrs. James McCracken and daughter R. D. 4 Wellington. Roy Foster 38 Edison St. Mrs. Murrow Schwinn R. D. 1 Oberlin. Master Gary Bottomjee 138 Lincoln Wellington.

Leonard Lyle Park Ave Amherst Paul Hale R. D Wakeman James McCracken Wellington Roy Foster Edison St Murrow Schwinn Oberlin Gary Bottomjee

Amherst Hospital Births and Local Residents List

A local notice lists births at Amherst Hospital along with a directory of residents and addresses including Mer Shawver, David Harris, Elyvia, Leon Tobias, Kenneth Dengerd, Janet Baitenlouse, Mrs Grant Wang, Edward Wartick, George Davis, William Thompson, Bobbie Burns, Grotte Simek, and Mrs Steve Ssrowski with various street addresses in Amherst Lorain Elyvia Sandusky Birmingham and Quarry Road areas. The notice resembles a community roll with names and locations rather than a narrative report.

Mer Shawver David Harris Grant AL. Elyvia Leon Tobias Gregus Ave Lorain Kenneth Dengerd Penfield Ave Elyvia Janet Baitenlouse Middle Ridge Grant Wang Middle Ave Elwhna Edward Wartick Kolbe Rd George Davis Milan Ave William Thompson West St. Amherst Bobbie Burns Franklin Sandusky Grotte ‘Simek Birmingham Steve Ssrowski Quarry Rd

Sandusky Memorial Notice for Mary Ann Sith

Public obituary notice for Mary Ann Sith of Norwalk R D 1. The local memorial records she is remembered in Sandusky.

Mary Ann Sith R. D Norwalk

Local Names Ledger for Sandusky Good Samaritan Help

A list of individuals and towns including Kathy Wiley of Sandusky R D 1 Bertin Heights Clarence Rahrig Monroeville Rhonda Freay Huron referenced as local good samaritan names in community notes.

Kathy Wiley Bertin L Heights Clarence Rahrig Monroeville Rhonda Freay Huron

Why All the Red Tape Why All the Red Tape

A public health article explains why narcotics require a physician prescription and extends the rule to legend drugs like penicillin sleeping pills and new tranquilizers. It notes professional ethics and law require prescriptions to prevent harm from uncontrolled use, and that only a physician can determine if and how much to use.

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