Deaths Across Elyria Area Include Dr Luther Watson
Dr Luther B Watson 57 of Vermilion died after a brief illness at St Joseph Hospital He practiced medicine in Avon Vermilion and Lakewood for 36 years A Kirksville College osteopathy graduate he headed Bay Village Hospital and served on Lorain Community Hospital staff He was World War II stationed at Walter Reed among Vermilion Boat Club Great Lakes Historical Society and Lakeland Physicians trusteeship at Vermilion Kiwanis Surviving wife Thadea two daughters Deanna Jean Miller Florida and Barbara Alaska two sisters and two grandchildren Funeral and memorial arrangements listed
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Luther B. Watson
Vermilion
Avon
Lakewood
St. Joseph Hospital
Kirksville College of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Ohio Osteopathic Association
Bay Village Hospital
Lorain Community Hospital
Viola G. Wieland
Rocky River
Roberta Yetman
Lorain
Burmeister
Visniski Stanley J. dies. services set in Rochester OH
Stanley J. Visniski 68 of 125 Elma Dr Elyria died September 1 1876 burial in St Mary Cemetery Funeral and wake details listed at Reichlin Funeral Home Elsrna details include visitation Saturday 7 to 9 PM and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM with wake Sunday 8 PM Memorial services later September 19 at 4 PM at Rochester Methodist Church conducted by Rev David Jackson in Rochester Ohio
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Visniski
Stanley J
Elma Dr
Elysia
Theresa M
Laughter Carple J
Brothers
Reichlin
Elsrna
St. Jude Church
St Mary Cemetery
GS Floyd
B.D. J. Wellagton
Rochester Township
In Memoriam for BINTON and MOBLEY family members
In loving memory of our grandmother MILLIE WINTON who passed near September 13 1957 and mother LOUISE MOBLEY who died around September 18. We remember the way she talked the smile she wore and all the thousand times we loved her. Sadly missed by Georgina Ora and Daddie and Trace Mobiles in Lowme memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er Binton
Georgina
Ora
Daddie
Millie Winton
Nzar
Louise Mobley
Avar
NOACA Workshop on Public Works Grants in Cleveland
NOACA hosts a 10 a.m. workshop at the Cleveland Engineering Center to assist municipalities in applying for Title 1 public works grants under federal rules. Ohio could receive about 61.6 million in 100 percent grants based on unemployment thresholds. Applicants from Cuyahoga Geauga Lake Lorain and Medina counties must submit to NOACA for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Northeast Ohio
Cuyahoga
Geauga, Lake, Lorain
Medina Counties
NOACA
Kaurich Named County Veterans Service Officer in Lorain
Steve A. Kaurich, ex Lorain city councilman, was appointed by the Lorain County Soldier's Relief Commission as County Veterans Service Officer to fill the vacancy after Walter J. Klekota's death. He has 25 years with Corp as field representative and office, active in state and local veterans groups. He is president of Lorain Veterans Council and life member of DAV AMVETS and VFW. resides with wife Catherine at 3128 Regina Ave in Lorain.
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Lorain County Soldier’s Relief Commission
Steve A. Kaurich
Kaurich
Lorain
Walter J. Klekota
Eor
Corp
Lorain Veterans Council
Disabled American Veterans
Amvets
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Catherine
Regina Ave
Io Lorain
Boat trailer inspection set by Coast Guard flotilla
The U S Coast Guard Awdhary Flotilla 9 11 will inspect boat trailers Sunday from 9 a m to noon at the Elyria Triumph Sales lot 1019 Lowell St. A passing trailer earns a decal showing compliance with federal and state requirements reported by flotilla public relations officer Jody Prochaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Coast Guard Awdhary Fiotilla
Elyria Triumph
Lowell St
Jody Prochaska
Flotilla
Woman Shot by Ex Husband in Norwalk
Velma Harkness, 36, was in guarded condition after being shot in the head during a domestic quarrel with ex husband Swan Harkness, 45. He faces felonious assault charges in Huron County court. The incident occurred after she discarded his clothes on the back porch. two of her sons were inside the home. A .32 caliber pistol was recovered. The couple had been divorced about two months.
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Norwalk
Velma Harkness
Glover Ave
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Swan Harkness
Huron County Common Pleas Court
Richard Hauser
Hauser
Harkness
Swandr
Eric
Bendix workers stage Saturday protest over overtime policy
A dozen laid off Bendix Cor poration employees began Saturday picketing to protest overtime work for remaining staff instead of recalling workers. Spokesman Tom Holliday said they will return to picket each Saturday until the 901 Cleveland St. plant calls them back. Most had eight or more years of seniority. signs cited 30-N-Out and retirement eligibility after 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendix Corporation
Tom Holliday
Cleveland St
Bendix
Century Housewares burglary ends with no loss
Burglars used an axe and a hammer to hole a roof at Century Housewares Ino. 103 Second St. Elyria police investigated after an employee found torn roofing and opened a door to a back room. No items were reported missing in the break-in yesterday afternoon.
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Century Housewares
Ino
Second St
Officia's
Elyria
Lorain Man Reports Van Damaged At Bank Lot
Lorain resident Robert Frey reported extensive spray paint remover damage to his van parked at Lorain National Bank on Second Street. Police said only the roof escaped spraying. damage covers all sprayed areas with blistering and melting. Restoration costs estimated around 800 dollars.
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Lorain
Lorain National Bank
Second SL
Robert Frey
Erie Ave
Elyria
Frey
Teamster rebels to be picketed near Kent State rally
UPI reports rank and file Teamsters and retirees plan a weekend picket at Kent State University to oppose the Teamsters for a Democratic Union conference. Ohio Drive labels TDU as socialist led and aiming to raise rebellion among members. A union spokesman says protesters will distribute literature at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
UPI
Teamsters
Kent State University
Teamsters For A Democratic Union
Kent
Ohio Drive
TDU
Aton
Thunderstorms Trigger Fire and Car Crash Near Norwalk
A Wellington home on South Street was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm, causing about $8,000 in damage. In Willard, Jeffery Schuller, 20, lost control on a rain slick road near Norwalk, was trapped for about 90 minutes, and suffered serious leg fractures requiring ICU care.
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Willard
Cleveland
North Ridgeville
Ray Diederich
Robert Henry
South St
Wellington
Wellington Middle School
Henry
Jeffery Schuller
Peru Center Road
Rt. 20
Norwalk
Ohio Highway Patrol
Schuller
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Elyria Police and Fire Log Highlights June Night Reports
A chaotic June night in Elyria yields multiple minor accidents and thefts. Peggy Jean Minnich faces forgery charges after a warrant arrest. Fire crews extinguish a small buffing line blaze at Stanydyne. Numerous car-truck and two-car crashes occur with mostly minor injuries reported. Thefts include car radio, a ring, a suit, tools, tires, and wheels. Police respond to a tavern fight and a damaged parking meter incident.
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Peggy Jean Minnich
College Park
Elyria
Elva
Stanadyne
Woodlane Ave
West Avenue
Tenth Street
West River Street
Woodford Avenue
Massey Avenue
Black River Bridge
North Abbe Rad
Harward Road
Paul Harns
Midway Mail
Cleveland Street
Harwood
Little Brown Jug
Cleveland St
Youths suspected in arson blaze that destroyed Carlisle Two barn
In Carlisle Township pre-dawn fire destroyed a Butternut Ridge garage and barn with cars inside. Deputies found charred photos of several male youths at a nearby campfire and opened a juvenile investigation. No damage estimate yet. a 1966 and 1967 auto and tools were burned.
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Carlisle
Butternut Ridge Head
Carlisle Township
Pete Spooner
Butternut Ridge Rd
Lorain County
Sheriff's Juvenile Bureau
Librarians Workshop Set at The Temple University Circle
A one day workshop for congregational librarians and church and synagogue leaders titled Steps to a Living Library will be held at The Temple in University Circle Cleveland on Monday from 9 00 am to 3 30 pm Ten sessions in the morning cover topics such as building an archive and tapping public school and special library resources Leaders come from diverse religious groups and public and school libraries and universities The Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the Church and Synagogue Library Association conducts the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
University Circle
Cleveland
Northeastern Ohio
The
Church and Synagogue Library Association
Mother fined in lesser charge in Lorain County case
A 25 year old mother pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after a man she carried for protection was accused of rape. Judge Paul J. Mikus fined her $100 plus costs. Avon resident Holly Prayblski faced a separate count but pled guilty to a lesser charge with prosecutor approval. She had been drinking at the time of arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Common Pleas
Paul J. Mikus
Hol
Ly Prayblski
Detrwit Ré
Avon
Lorain man charged with assault and firearm counts
Edward P. Juristy a 24 year old Lorain man faces four charges after a scuffle with U S Steel foreman Charles Fackler and firing two shotgun blasts into Fackler s pickup truck The incident began with a dispute over Juristy s job duties at the plant and a two day suspension police said Fackler was treated for a broken nose at St Joseph Hospital Juristy reportedly struck him and fired at his vehicle before police stopped him at his home where the shotgun was found by the bartender at the Rhapsody Cafe
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Lorain
U.S
Edward P. Juristy
Indiana Ave
Suristy
Charles Fackler
Clearview Dr
St. Joseph Hospital
Juristy
Fackler
Rhapsody
E. 28Th Street
Pearl Avenue
Rhapsody Cafe
Avon Lake PVC plant to be safer and more capable
B F Goodrich Chemical announces a multi phase conversion at the Avon Lake PVC plant to shift from suspension to dispersion resin technology. The program aims to boost capacity to meet strong demand while applying vinyl containment techniques to reduce employee exposure during the transition planned through next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
B.F. Goodrich Chemical Co
John L. Nelson
Chemical Division
Converson
Nelson
Louisville. Ky
Goodrich
Clevelander to serve on busing plan panel
Robert W. Grosser, former Board of Education president, was recommended by the State Board to join an advisory committee studying Cleveland school desegregation. The nine member nominating panel named Grosser and two state board members among 12 appointees. Grosser opposes busing, favors neighborhood schools, and is a right of way representative for the Cleveland Electric Daminating Co. He resides at 19734 Prospect Rd in the 23rd District, which includes Bay Village to Parma.
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Columbus
Robert W. Grosser
Board of Education
Offee
Cleveland
State Board
Grosser
Frank J. Battisti
Cleveland Electric Daminating Co
State Board of Education
Cuyahoga County
Bay Village
Westlake
Rocky River
North Olmste
Olmsted Falls
Olmsted Township
Strongeville
Middleburg Heights
Parma
Martin Essex
Prospect Rd
82 year old Lorain man hurt in three car collision
An 82 year old Lorain man, Stanley Mazur, fractured jaw and possible chest injuries after a three car crash on Kansas Avenue near Crehore Street. He is listed in fair condition at St. Joseph Hospital. Mazur, Attie, and Goodwin were involved. Mazur cited for failure to yield.
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Lorain
Kansas Avenue
Crehore Street
St. Joseph Hospital
Stanley Mazur
Lakeview Dr
Walter P. Attie
Woodhill
Amherst
Kansas
Attie
Melvin J. Goodwin
Sterlin
Goodwin
Crehore
Goodwins
Mazur
Woman jailed on multiple charges after hit and run
Elyria resident Karen K. Hannaford 35 of 605 Washington Ave. was jailed on resisting arrest driving while intoxicated involvement in a hit and run and possessing valid licenses from two states. Deputies found her lying on Rt 20 near L and K Restaurant after a U turn collision.
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Carlisle
Rt. 20
Cyclist Awarded In Westlake Negligence Suit
Diane Stone Ashcraft of Florida won a $17 500 verdict against the city of Westlake in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court after a bicycle tire slipped into a storm sewer grate during a Wes tlake tour last Aug 9 injuring her left elbow. The city had offered $3,000 pre trial.
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Diane Stone
Florida
Westlake
Diane Ashcraft
Cuyahoga County
Common Pleas Court
Ashcraft
Common Pleas
George J. McMonagle
Westlake Law
Patrick Grean
Fall rubbish pick-up set announced in Sheffield Township
Township trustee Eugene Balogh announced two fall rubbish collection days next week west of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks and the following week east of the tracks. The schedule outlines areas served and aims to clear debris efficiently.
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Sheffield
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Eugene Balogh
Flu shots offered at UAW hall tomorrow
Flu shots sponsored by the United Auto Workers will be administered tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the union hall located at 1209 Lowell Street. The program is conducted by Locals 101, 780, 996 and 1761 of the UAW.
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Atta United Auto Workers
L A
Smion
Lowell St
VAW
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Luther Watson
Cincy
James A. Neeson
James 4. Neeson
Michigan Ave
Mildred MacPherson
Mildred Robinson MacPherson
Gail Dr
Warwood
W. Va
East Richland
North Olmsted Friends Church
Daniel MacPherson
Shirley Kiser
Piqua
Janet Ralston
Kermit P. Robinson
Audrey Iddings
Marietta
John W. MacPherson
Holly Memorial Gardens
St. Clairsville
Butternut Elementary
North Olmsted
Roy Skeeter
Alfred Hall
Katie) L. Hall
Water St
Grafton
Hall
Alfred
Harry
Sullivan
Charles
Gerald
Evelyn Spanski
Dorothy Vazzano
Sadie Johnson
Monrovia
Calif
Mary Swedersky
Fremont
Elizabeth House
Fostoria
Russell D. Fulton
David Bush
Nesbett Cemetery
Davidson
Memoriam
Sears
Georgina. Ors
Darrell Whte
Trace Mutier
Iemed
Harvey, Curt Arnest
W Scheuffler
Teamster
West Side
Elyria Police and Fire Departments
Lake Avenue
Debora Pie
Elyna Township
Brida
Elyra
Ob Burns
North Abbe Road
Sandalwood Drive
Lewis Firzpatrick
Clinton Ave
Harshaw Chemical Co
Lorain Boulevard
Berard F_ Teggart
Bellmont Ave
Middle Avenue
South Maple Street
Dennis Allen
Crook St
Bell Avenue
Ritard Shupp
Pasadena Ave
Ril S7
Rt. 2
Bell Averuse
Gregorys Kovach
Medina
W. River St
Depot Street
Jack C. Thompson
Clark St
Keith Marian
Barres Lane
Librarians’ Workshop
UAW Hall
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