Honor Students Named at Chardon High School
The Chardon High School Honor Roll for the second six weeks lists top students across grades 4 through 12. Special recognition goes to Betty Stark, Merton Beck with Lou-Merta Beckwith, Lin da Kazak, Rosemary Beck with, Sandra Jackson, Jean Mc Kenna, and Rolf Kulp for straight A's.
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Chardon High School
Betty Stark
Merton Beckwith
Lou-Merta Beckwith
Linda Kazak
Rosemary Beckwith
Sandra Jackson
Jean McKenna
Rolf Kulp
Jacqueline Bay
Joseph Regan
Barbara Blythe
Carolyn Boerwinkle
Kenneth Carver
William Clark
Virginia Davis
Sally Fenwick
Shirley Sampson
Mary Shultz
Victoria Turner
Marilyn Marshall
Lillian Divoky
Jeanette Fenton
Gail Gallop
Carol Houriet
Clarisse Krum
Terry Perkins
Ronald Walsh
Albert Arslanian
Johanna Blanger
Harold Cullop
Paul Hawke
Helen Hills
Kaye Johnson
Barbara Knapp
Carol Nagy
Neal Osborn
Elizabeth Rayman
Thomas Rees
Donna Sampson
Dorothy Schroeppel
Kenneth Seufer
Bill Skinner
Sally
Thomas Hummell
Sally Johnson
Beverly Opper
Carol Pitschmann
Karen Pope
Joseph Svete
Donald Trask
Dennis Walsh
Joyce Whitingham
Susan Kiebler
Carol Head
Caroline Sampson
Susan Alvord
Andrea Carson
Steingass
William Tann
Karen Liston
Marilyn Pilcner
Craig Smith
Mrs. LeProvost
Gail Nagy
Jack McDonald
Judy PicDonald
Judy Patterson
Elaine Hildinger
Beverly Bidgood
Peggy Hopkins
Joan Manning
Mrs. Trask
Sandra Farinacci
Dale Johnson
Margaret McCarthy
Linda Roberts
Nancy Tratnik
Mr. Hawkins
Rolf Kuip
Mary Ann Price
Gail Rieter
Ellen Johnson
Dennis Tracy
Nancy Gray
Ann McDonald
Donna Trask
Karen Shreiner
Mrs. Holmes
Mary Ann
Bradley
Mary Fisher
Beth Hofstetter
Dorothy Holmes
Kathleen Temple
Dick Burgess
Emery Dilda
David Price
K. Schwindl
Sandra Nichols
Margaret Brainard
Ardin Nelson
Sue Ellen Rossback
Kay Wollpert
Miss E. Schwindl
Ludwig Dulk
Glenn Grant
Joyce Strong
Dixie Lee Rarick
Horticulture Banquet to Feature Dr Howlett at Claridon
Dr Freeman Howlett head of Hort at Ohio State University will speak at the annual Horticulture banquet in Claridon. The December 27 dinner at 7 p m costs 1.50 with slides from Yugoslavia and discussion with fruit growers in Geauga and Lake counties led by Leland Schuler.
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Freeman Howlett
Ohio State University
Agricultural Experiment Station
Claridon
Barbara Benes Rites Tuesday
Barbara Benes widow of Steve Benes died at her Montville home after a long illness at age 73. Born in Hungary she moved to Ohio in 1910 and lived in Montville 32 years. Survived by two daughters, Barbara Locsey and Margaret Heil, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Lutheran Fairport church with Rev. Basco officiating. Burial in Montville cemetery.
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Montville
Barbara Benes
Steve Benes
Rev
B. Basco
The
Lutheran Church of
Chardon Library Holiday Hours Announced
Chardon Public Library will open at noon on December 24 and December 31 and close at 6 p.m. on those days.
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Chardon
Geauga County Christmas Seal Sale Hits Halfway Goal
The Geauga County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports the Christmas Seal Sale has reached half of its $8,000 goal as of December 11. Dr. Porterfield urges immediate purchase to fund intensive case finding and rehab programs. past Ohio TB toll included 1,600 deaths and 7,300 active or questionable cases.
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Geauga County Tuberculosis and Health Association
B. J. Shanover
Burton
Lewis Bostwick
Bostwick
John D. Porterfield
Ohio
James Williams
Claridon
Columbus
Ohio Public Health Association
Myrtle Rogers
Robert Fenwick
Fenwick
Santa Claus to Visit Chardon on Saturday Afternoon
The Chardon Jr. Chamber of Commerce sponsors Santa's arrival in Chardon about 1 p.m. Saturday December 22. A Fire Department truck will announce the event and Santa will descend a ladder at a Main Street store to greet children. He will be on Main Street from 1 to 5 p.m. with gifts for every child.
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Santa Claus
Chardon Jr. C
Chardon
Santa
Chardon Fire Department
Main St
Geauga County
Jay Cees
Jaycees
Judge Orders Change in Jail Rules
Judge William K. Thomas rescinds a rule forcing drunken and dangerous prisoners through the sheriff’s living quarters. The change allows such prisoners to be held in regular jail quarters until building modifications are completed, following the resignation of former Sheriff Stewart Harland.
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William K. Thomas
Stewart Harland
Thomas
Extension Office Closes Monday for Christmas Vacation
The Geauga County Agricultural Extension Service will be closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas vacation. Artificial Breeding calls will be accepted at Burton 5841 until 10 a.m. on December 24. There will be no artificial breeding service on Christmas Day.
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Geauga County Agricultural Extension Service
Burton
Mistletoe’s Journey From Druid Worship to Modern Symbol
An article traces mistletoe from ancient druid reverence to its current role in folklore and Christmas tradition. It links Balder’s myth and Viking symbolism to the plant’s use as a token of love and goodwill, noting a shift from sacred power to seasonal custom.
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Balder
Milky Way
Mrs C Corey Appointed to County Board
Mrs Walter C Corey of Chardon was named by the county board of education to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Marion Pease who resigned to move to Texas. Corey founded the Geauga Tuberculosis and Health Society and served as executive secretary and was longtime secretary for the county board of health. The term ends in two years.
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Walter C. Corey
Chardon
County Board of Education
Marion Pease
Texas
Corey
Geauga Tuberculosis and Health Society
Geauga County
County Board of Health
Eleanor Schmidt Named Geauga Court Stenographer
Mrs. Eleanor Schmidt of route 6 west of Chardon is named Geauga court stenographer replacing Miss Gertrude Kruisselbrink. She has 14 years in secretarial work at Standard Oil and for A A Stambaugh and is a Kirtland Old South church member. Rates are set at 15 dollars per day with a minimum two days weekly.
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Eleanor Schmidt
Lewis
Chardon
Geauga Court
Gertrude Kruisselbrink
Schmidt
Bedford
Cleveland Business Colleges
Standard Oil Co
A. A. Stambaugh
Old South Church
Kirtland
Route 6
Middlefield Firemen Earn Certificate
Fourteen Middlefield firemen earned certificates after completing a fire fighting course at the regular meeting. Chief Clarence Ohl received a department certificate from Jordak. Instructor Capt. Jack Maynard praised the class for community spirit and cooperation in advancing fire protection efforts.
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Middlefield
Clarence Ohl
Jordak
Trade and Industrial Education Service
Division of Vocational Education
State Department of Education
Middlefield Board of Education
Jack Maynard
Chardon Fire Department
Chief Ohl
Wayne Adams
Ernest Brigden
Jack Dietrich
Carl Gibbs
Myron Gibbs
Forrest Klingman
Nelson MccGuver
Robert McGuver
Clinton Peairs
Harry Poorman
Alfred Potter
Hubert Williams
Kiwanis Plan Santa Claus Party in Geauga
Kiwanis members plan a Santa Claus party at Chardon Methodist Church tonight. Andy Evans, Case Hall, and Howard Ensign say Santa will attend with a magic show and likely treats for children. Wives and children invited. attendance pins awarded after year start.
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Geauga Kiwanis
Santa Claus
Andy Evans
Case Hall
Howard Ensign
Santa
Chardon Methodist Church
Kiwanis
Frank Schofield
Harry Bickle
Gordon Hann
Ken Ostrowsky
Cliff Babcock
Arthur Grossman
Bob Wolcott
Middlefield Merchant Robbed in Cleveland
Middlefield furniture dealer Thomas C. Halstead reported his automobile was broken into in Cleveland on December 13 at 2 00 pm. A new television set intended for his store was stolen from the car at West Sixth and St Clair streets. Police had not located the TV or suspects.
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Middlefield
Thomas C. Halstead
Middlefield Furniture Co
Cleveland
Christmas Entertainment At Church In Newbury
A church Christmas program is set for Sunday night December 23 at 8 00 pm with cookies from mothers and all invited. The town notes a poor turnout for the Turkey dinner due to snow with 11 ladies and 5 children attending. Schools will close December 21 for a two week break.
Hambden Grange Christmas Party Shares Holiday Fun
Hambden Grange held its annual Christmas party with a tree and Santa Claus distributing gifts. John Geil led the program with group singing by adults and children, featuring traditional carols and festive readings.
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Hambden Grange
Hambden
Santa Claus
John Geil
Faithful
Bethlehem
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Frederick Zikurish
Herbert Steingass
Raymond Osborn
Harvey Leyde
Esther Bodi Rites Held in Montville
Funeral services for Mrs Esther Balogh Bodi were conducted Wednesday at the home with Rev A Leffler of the Lutheran church of Cleveland officiating. Burial followed in Montville cemetery. Pallbearers included Alex Toth Joe Vargo John Blaz Frank Arnocki Charles Gyetko and Ted Stone. Survived by husband Julius two sons Joe and Julius a daughter Mrs Sarah Yambor eight grandchildren and one niece Mrs Charles Gyetko. The flowers were many and beautiful.
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Montville
Esther Balogh Bodi
A. Leffler
Lutheran Church of Cleveland
Montville Cemetery
Alex Toth
Joe Vargo
John Blaz
Frank Arnocki
Cleveland
Charles Gyetko
Ted Stone
Julius Bodi
Joe
Julius
Sarah Yambor
Hampden man buys registered Holstein bull in change of ownership
John Geil of Hampden has purchased a registered Holstein Friesian bull from George W. Phillips of Chardon. The Holstein-Friesian Association of America has officially recorded the ownership transfer for Montville Belle Lad.
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John Geil
Hampden
George W. Phillips
Montville Belle
Christmas flowers in legends of the manger scene
A traditional holiday tale connects the Christmas rose to a weeping maiden whose tears blossomed lilies. The story recalls Saint Sainfain Holy Hay cradle imagery and the snowdrop as the emblem of Mary’s candles on Christmas Eve.
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Christ
Leaders Named for Drive Against Polio Campaign
Charles Hall announced township chairmen and officials for the March of Dimes drive. Phil King is assistant chairman John Shiffler publicity chairman and Robert Prince advisory chairman. A meeting of township chairmen is set for Claridon town hall Dec 27 at 8 pm to plan the campaign. A Mother’s March on Polio is slated for January 30 and volunteers may call their township chairman or Chardon 5 5861.
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Charles Hall
Phil King
John Shiffler
Robert Prince
Thompson
George Underwood
Huntsburg
John E. Anderson
Middlefield
Garland Shetler
Carl Hofstetter
Hampden
Paul Johnson
Chardon
Diptheria Inoculations Offered in Summit County
Geauga County Health Department provides free diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus inoculations to children under seven at the county court house health office on December 27 28 and 29 from 9 to 12 and 2 to 4. Dr W P Edmunds notes vaccines should begin in the first year and urges family physician involvement if possible.
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Summit County
Geauga County Health Department
Health Department
Court House
W. P. Edmunds
Claridon Church Plans Christmas Pageant
Claridon Congregational Church will present The Adoration of the Kings and Shepherds Sunday at 8 p.m. The pageant features choral accompaniment and a White Gift Service with Sunday school children bringing toys to be given to Geauga County families in need.
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Claridon
Geauga County
Horace Wilmot
Jeannette Grosvenor
Francis Vaccariello
Ralph Grosvenor
Alger Dimmick
Geauga County Rides Out Severe Snowstorm Struggle
Geauga County fights record snow with round the clock highway crews clearing roads and buses. Schools delayed or closed, some openings planned before holiday break while repairs jammed equipment and crews labor through fatigue.
Claridon Rummage Sale Supports Overseas Relief
Claridon FP T A reports a successful rummage sale with clothing shipped to Church World Service for overseas relief. The group funds Christmas trees for school rooms from Harve Lyon's Wells Road farm and will host a supper for Geauga County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting at Claridon town hall on January 3.
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Claridon
Claridon FP. T. A
Church World Service, Inc
Harve Lyon
Wells Road
Geauga County Farm Bureau
Claridon Town Hall
Plan Annual Meeting of Geauga County Farm Bureau
Plans are underway for the Geauga County Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting with Edward Garrettson of WRFD Worthington Ohio as guest speaker. A 7 p m dinner by Claridon PTA precedes business including trustee election and vote on 1953 dues. reports will be mimeographed. Special entertainment is planned by Mary Strava.
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Geauga County Farm Bureau Federation
Burton Fish
Edward Garrettson
WRFD
Worthington
Claridon P. T. A
Township Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau Advisory Council
Farm Bureau
Burton
Mary Strava
Former Geauga Resident Dies in Cleveland
Maurice C. Flahaven, 79, died suddenly of a heart attack at his Cleveland home on December 13. Born November 26, 1872 in Thompson, he was the son of Michael and Maria Flahaven. Survived by widow Clara, son Fred of Painesville, daughter Alice Davies of Detroit, with three sisters and two brothers deceased. Requiem Mass at St. Mary’s in Painesville, burial in Evergreen cemetery Painesville.
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Maurice C. Flahaven
Gatewood Dr
Cleveland
Mr. Flahaven
Thompson
Michael
Maria Carpenter Flahaven
Clara
Fred Flahaven
Painesville
Alice Davies
Detroit
St. Mary’s Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Bert Barnum Elected Head of Firemen
Geauga County Firemen's Association elected Bert Barnum as president for 1952 at a Thursday night meeting in Chardon. Nelson McGuver of Middlefield became vice president and Carl Hummel of Chardon was chosen secretary-treasurer. retiring officers were Howard Ross Marvin Russell and Harold Richmond. Tom Henderson of Standard Oil spoke on gasoline transport and how gas fires are fought, presenting movies.
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Geauga County Firemen’s Association
Chardon
Bert Barnum
Nelson MecGuver
Middlefield
Carl Hummel
Howard Ross
Marvin Russell
Harold Richmond
Tom Henderson
Standard Oil Co
Gertrude Rhodes rites held in Chardon
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Hill Rhodes were held Tuesday at Burr Funeral Home Chardon with burial in Montville cemetery. She was 78, daughter of Will Hill, raised by aunt Mrs. Orrim Pickett in Montville. Eastern Star conducted a service at the home and pallbearers included Robert Hill Albert Hill Clifford Harrison Norris Rhodes John Ritola Phillip LaMoreaux.
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Gertrude Hill Rhodes
Burr Funeral Home
Chardon
Montville
Rhodes
Will Hill
Will
Orrim Pickett
Alfred
Phillip LaMoreaux
Alabama
A. T. Fleming
Eastern Star
Robert Hill
Albert Hill
Clifford Harrison
Norris Rhodes
John Ritola
Charles Boneham Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for Charles William Boneham 83 were held at Burr Funeral Home on Wednesday December 12 at 10 a.m. He was born July 3, 1868 in North Royalton, a lifelong farmer. Survived by daughters Clarice Row and Dorothy Kocian, son Wesley, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two sisters, and predeceased by wife, daughter, and son. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland. pallbearers included Clarence Row and Anton Kocian.
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Claridon
Charles William Boneham
Wesley
Burr
Mr. Boneham
North Royalt
Henry
Sarah Boneham
Clarice Row
Detroit
Mich
Dorothy Kocian
Cleveland
Richard McLeod
Louisville
Wilson Conlon
San Gabriel
Calif
Lakeview Cemetery
Clarence Row
Anton Kocian
Wesley Boneham, Jr
Robert Barnard
Richard Laing
Robert Beach
Potted Yule Trees Require License
The Agricultural Extension Service warns that selling potted Christmas trees requires a state license. Trees must be inspected by state inspectors. Buyers reselling must obtain a license from the State Department of Agriculture, costing $20. Applications available by calling Burton 4241. Buy Christmas Seals Fight Tuberculosis.
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Agricultural Extension Service
State Department of Agriculture
Burton
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Chardon School
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Shanower
C. Corey
Feuerstein
Munich Academy of Art
Middlefield Firemen
Newbury
Emma Blair
West Geauga
Ralph Bidlake
Wellington
Andre Blair
Lloyd Ober
W. R. Blair
Coba
Esther Bodi
Andrea Kleczek
Highway Department
Geauga
Troy
E. Claridon
F. R. Schofield
Stanlee Merritt
County Highway Department
Gertrude Rhodes
Charles Boneham
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