W. J. Pettis Celebrates 80th Birthday at Home
Guests gathered Sunday at the home of W. J. Pettis for his 80th birthday. Attendees included Burdette Holtz Euclid Mrs. Ray McNich and Howard Pettis with two daughters Barbara and Joan. Donnie Muchmore, three year old nephew, gave Pettis a pipe. An oyster and fish supper followed with three birthday cakes. Warren Pettis phoned from San Diego to send well wishes.
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W. J. Pettis
Burdette Holtz
Euclid
Ray McNich
Howard Pettis
Barbara
Joan
Pettis
Donnie Muchmore
Don Muchmore
Burt Holtz
Warren Pettis
San Diego
Calif
Invite Stamp Fans to Meeting Friday
Stormy weather kept many stamp club members away from C. O. Sloggett’s at 301 Water Street, Chardon. Another organizing meeting is planned for Friday evening January 25 at 7 30 at the same location inviting stamp collectors or those who wish to join.
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Stamp Club
C. O. Sloggett’s
Water St
Chardon
Past' Chiefs club meets in Chardon at Nellie Weilder home
The Past' Chiefs club of Pythian Sisters will gather Friday at 8 pm at Mrs. Nellie Weilder’s home, 218 South St, Chardon. On Monday at 1 pm Red Cross HQ hosts a Home Care of the Sick course by Mrs. Arthur Dade with phone registration by Jan 25. Thursday’s Junior Aid meets Nellie Summers home with Louise Hillen as assistant hostess and Maxine Johnson reading.
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Past’ Chiefs Club of
Pythian Sisters
Nellie Weilder
South St
Chardon
Red Cross
Arthur Dade
Junior Aid
Nellie Summers
South Street
Louise Hillen
Maxine Johnson
Dade
Hospital Aids Wrap Supplies
The Chardon group of the Women’s Hospital Association of Geauga met Wednesday evening January 16 at Mrs. Frederick Klingemeier’s home on N Hampden street. The group wrapped supplies for Corey hospital. Refreshments followed. Mrs. Frank Kunstel will host the next meeting February 20 at her home on King Memorial highway.
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Chardon
Women’s Hospital Association of
Geauga
Frederick Klingemeier
N. Hampden Street
Corey Hospital
Frank Kunstel
King Memorial Highway
Seek Talent for Play at Maple Festival in Geauga County
Mrs. Elizabeth Hall Burgess and Mrs. Wesley Black seek county wide participation for the play Village Choir to be presented during the Geauga County Maple Festival. First tryouts Sunday February 3 at 3 p.m. at Chardon call Mrs. Burgess 5-5511 or Mrs. Black 5-4495.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hall Burgess
Wesley Black
Geauga County
Burgess
Chardon Painesville Mailman Dies From Route Crash
B F Harris 67 of Painesville died at Lake County Memorial after a head on collision on Route 44 near Woodenhill Road. He was en route to Chardon when the Sat afternoon wreck injured Russell Mathews 28 and Clara Mathews 26. their daughter Cheryl 4 had minor scratches.
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B. F. Harris
Painesville
Star Mail
Chardon
Lake County Memorial Hospital
Harris
Woodenhill Rd
Russell C. Mathews
Thompson
Lightning's Chances Your Risk of Death in the US
The article notes the odds of being killed by lightning in the United States are about one in 365000, highlighting it as a rare but real hazard. It discusses factors influencing risk and suggests practical safety reminders for exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chardon Area Personal Items and Community News
Cpl Marcus Cooperman spent ten days at home during Christmas before rejoining the 37th Division from Painesville on January 20. Jennie Davidson is now Chardon village clerk and takes over the Chardon school board post. The Father and Son banquet for Chardon Christian Pilgrim church is set for February 6. Paul Bowers, son of Rev C H Bowers, invited to a Leaders banquet at Ohio University. he presides Sigma Theta Epsilon. New members join Chardon Methodist Church: Mrs W R Brediger, Mr and Mrs James L Werner, Mr and Mrs Morgan Taggart. Birthday list adds Mrs Lloyd Richmond of Painesville and Chardon after 50 years of reading the Republican Record. Don Farinacci and Tom White to attend the forestry convention in Columbus. Lyda Mumford moves to Florida for winter with niece Lyda Keeler. Ward McDonald chairs Northeastern Ohio bankers meeting in Ashtabula. Duane Baird and Loretta Gray relocate to Park Ave apartment. Baird recuperating after surgery. Dr Rinehart F Mayer, former Chardon Methodist pastor, dies at Parkman. Cpl John P Grantham address change listed. Harmon Rodhe party travels to Bainbridge for Bud Rodhe’s U S N T C graduation, then touring DC and Arlington. Mrs Ray Bernardi returns from Detroit after visiting Hassel family. Harry Walker, George Bay Jr and others attend Akron plastic meeting. Local social at Skinner home. Mamie Valentine in Lake County Memorial after brain concussion from basement stairs fall. Sgt First Class Robert Sanborn graduates from Fort Belvoir engineering school and moves to Camp Polk with wife. Max Thrasher leaves for a two-week Florida vacation.
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Cpl
Marcus Cooperman
Auburn Rd
Rt. 3
Chardon
Painesville
Jennie Davidson
Davidson
Myrtle Rarick
Chardon Christian
Paul Bowers
C. H. Bow
N. Y
Lloyd Richmond
Don Farinacci
Geauga
Tom White
Columbus
Lyda Mumford
Roy Milgate
Claridon Rd
Tampa
Florida
Lyda Keeler
Ward McDonald
Chardon Savings Bank
Ohio
Ashtabulah
Duane Baird
Loretta Gray
North Street
O. R. Dempsey
Park
San Francisco
Calif
Harmon Rodhe
Frank Dobos
Georgia Sue Bay
Bainbridge
Bud Rodhe
U.S.N.T.C
Washington, D. C
Arlington National Cemetery
Ray Bernardi
Detroit
Mich
Inlaw
P. J. Hassel
Harry Walker
George Bay, Jr
Akron
Harry Smith
Hudson, O
Robert Smith
E. Cleveland
Harwood Skinner
North St
Leo Valentine
Mamie Valentine
Lake County Memorial Hospital
LeRoy
Fort Belvoir
Camp Polk
Max Thrasher
Flor.j
Middlefield Families Read The Geauga Republican Record
Local readers in Middlefield show strong engagement with The Geauga Republican Record, listing it as the top newspaper for staying informed. The note highlights the paper’s role as the community’s primary source of local news and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Geauga Republican Record
Blue Stars Mothers Chapter Holds Meeting
The Blue Stars Mothers Chapter met Monday evening January 14 at the American Legion hall with President Norene Grantham in charge. Two fundraising projects were discussed. The next meeting is Wednesday at 12:30 PM at Mrs. Nina Burnett home 461 N Hambden St.
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Blue Stars Mothers Chapter
American Legion Hall
Norene Grantham
Nina Burnett
N. Hambden St
Passenger Travel Distances Rise Between Years
Passengers on trains travel an average of 8114 miles per trip, about twice the 1929 average, reflecting a substantial increase in travel distances over time.
Thermos Bottle Cleaning Quick Guide
A simple method to clean a dirty Thermos bottle involves placing a mixture of uncooked rice and warm water inside. Shake vigorously to scrub the interior, helping remove residue from the bottle walls.
Foreclosure sale of sublots in Restful Lake allotment
Geauga County Common Pleas Court orders sale of Delinquent Land Tax certificates. On February 29, 1952 at 2 00 PM at the courthouse door in Chardon the trustor Thomas Powell and others face public auction of Reliance Investment Company's Restful Lake sublots 169 and 170 with two thirds minimum valuation and cash terms. Sublet 169 valued at 10.00 and 170 at 10.00. Surrender by Grace E Truman County Treasurer of Geauga County. Prepared by H K Bostwick Attorney.
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State of Ohio
Geauga County
Common Pleas Court
Grace E. Truman
Ohio
Mintiff
Thomas Powell
Chardon
Gehuga
Newburytown
Reliance Investment Company
Lake
Newbury
John Phelps Sueritt
Geaume County
Okto Bes
H. K. Bostwick
Mrs Willman Receives Blue Star Pin at District Meeting
Maude Willman was awarded a Blue Star Mothers Past President pin during a district meeting at Willebee Shore Club in Willebee last Tuesday evening. Attending Blue Star members from Chardon included Noreen Grantham Anna Cooper Ruth Neeley Yola McBride Beatrice Welch Nina Burnett and Betty Logsdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Willman
Blue Star Mothers
Willebee Shore Club
Willebee
Chardon Blue Star
Noreen Grantham
Anna Cooper
Ruth Neeley
Yola McBride
Beatrice Welch
Nina Burnett
Betty Logsdon
A Sleep of Prisoners heads to Hanna Theatre
Christopher Fry's acclaimed drama arrives at the Hanna Theatre for eight performances starting Monday January 28. The play, written for the Festival of Britain, follows four prisoners in a church as their dreams reveal four Biblical allegories arguing for peace.
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Christopher Fry
Hanna Theatre
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
Mr. Fry
Oliver Cromwell
Oxford
Cain
Abel
Abraham
Isaac
David
Absalom
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
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R. H. Breed
Main ST. Chardon
Maple Fete
Chardon - Painesville
Chardon Beauty Shop
Main Street
Chardon, O
Kidkilieg
Doc Uldsmobiles
Oldsmobile
Farinacci
BUICK
Deale
Water Street
Chardon, Ohio
Hardon
Thermos
Carly Mondal
Guage
Academy of Design
Mrs. Willman
Hanna
James Freeman Clarke
Orrin Phillips
N. Hampden
Pierons
New York Insurance Company
Memory Lane
Ritondaro Funeral Home
Alvord Agency
Paul T. Alvord
Main St
Lake-Geauga Insurance Agents Ass'n
Barr and Smith
Chardon Ambulance Service
Everett Knapp
Chardon Welding Co
MR. Everett Knapp
Mr. Knapp
Navy
Aeronca
J. G
The_ hardon Savings Bank
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