Parkman Community News and Upcoming Happenings
Edna Warner to enter Hanna House Lakeside hospital June 1 for observation. Parkman and nearby residents hosted and visited including Adams, Ishee, Stoll, Kanpf, and Sloto households. A youth party gathered at Sloto home May 31 with attendees from Parkman Claridon and Youngstown. Rev Roy Adams to lead Parkman Congregational church service June 8. Janet Stromberg wins middlefield contest with a $5 prize from W C T A. Richard Stromberg to begin military service June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Warner
Hanna
Lakeside Hospital
Wayne Adams
Middlefield
Jr. Komandt
Walter Ishee
Burton
May Hoxter
Westly Stoll
Henry Kanpf
Rome
Parkman
David Sloto
Hiram
Jeanette Smith
Lila Urpi
Lucille Bidlack
Eileen Stoll
Stanley Sitko
Lowel Armstone
Claridon
M. H. Norton
Youngstown
Jean Farley
Texas
Paul Farley
Cleveland
Roy Adams
Indianapolis
Parkman Congregational Church
Donald Wilson
New York
Connecticut
Congregational Church
Janet Stromberg
Janet
Middlefield Buys Land for Sewage Plant Site
Middlefield Village Council meeting led by Max Gooding selects West High Street lot for a sewage disposal plant. Residents complain of dogs running loose, with impoundment and ten day hold before disposal. A $25 monthly county trash disposal fee is approved, and John’s Burton farm will serve as a dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Max Gooding
West High St
John
Burton
Chardon Board Approves Teacher Pay Raise and Building Plans
The Chardon Board of Education approved a $400 annual raise for teachers per the salary committee. They also passed contract changes for the new school building and authorized A F Sidells to hire a clerk of the works. Ira Canfield reported on summer repairs and the on the farm training program. A July 1 meeting will discuss new school bus contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chardon Board of Education
A. F. Sidells
Ira Canfield
Chardon Schools
V. A. On
Chardon issues nine building permits in May
Nine permits issued in Chardon during May include Murray Carver's four room frame house on Huntington street with garage, Harland L. Tracy's seven room brick house on Munson Center Road, and several signs and remodels. Other projects include the Pilarczyk Bros. Co. frame house on Park Street, W C Allyn's four room frame house on Chardon Avenue, and a ten room wood house alteration on Center Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chardon Village
Murray Carver
Huntington St
Harland L. Tracy
Munson Center Rd
Donald G. Wilson
Elmer J. Heikkila
Water St
Kollar Hudson Inc
E. Park St
A. J. Weaver
Wilson Mills
Pilarczyk Bros. Co
W. C. Allyn
Chardon Ave
Arvilla Goodrich
Center St
Joseph Rugel
Maple Ave
Allynd Blvd
Geauga County’s man of the year honored in Burton
Arthur B. Carlson named Geauga County man of the year by Gov. Frank J. Lausche at Burton High School in a Civic ceremony attended by 400+ civic members. Born 1884 in Chardon, Carlson built a life in retail and hardware, founded the Maple Festival, and led county hardball, with family ties and longtime civic service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Carlson
Geauga County
Frank J. Lausche
Burton High School
Norway
Chester
Harold
Lloyd
Juanita
Lloyd II
Donald
Linda Ann
Odd Fellows Lodge
Masons
Geauga County Kiwanis
Chardon White Elephant Auction Set For Friday Sale
Chardon Chamber of Commerce stages a Friday afternoon and evening open air sale and evening auction to raise funds for a proposed Chardon swimming pool. Arthur Carlson chairs the event with Tom Murray, Carl Hummel, Marc Burr and Charles Canfield in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chardon
Game O
Arthur Carlson
Chardon Chamber of Commerce
Tom Murray
Carl Hummel
Marc Burr
Charles Canfield
Oscar Weinstein
Middlefield
Carlson
Carlson’s Hardware
Chardon Jay Cees Elect Officers and Plan Baseball League
The Chardon Jay Cees elected Bill Carson as President Warren Babcock as Vice President Warren Jevnikar as Secretary and Norm Simons as Treasurer for the coming year. Dick Ritondaro led the dance committee announcing the Inaugural Dance at Unionville on June 21. A Junior Baseball League for boys ages 9 to 14 was authorized. Dr A John Rose was elected National Director with the top vote total at the Ohio State J C Convention in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chardon JayCees
Bill Carson
Warren Babcock
Warren Jevnikar
Norm Simons
Phil King
Dick Ritondaro
Larry Kingston
Wain Parsons
Jack Rodhe
John Shiffler
Unionville
Ohio State
J. C
Cleveland
A. John Rose
Chester Study Club
Lynn Hamilton
S. Hayashi
Opportunity School
Red Cross and Heart
County Federation of Clubs
F. H. Bond
Warren Taylor
Dan Denniston
Norman Moss
Ralph Schwarz
Peter Ruh
Sec
Treas
P. I. van Brunt
Geauga County
Peter Peterson, Jr
Norman Vincent Peale
Chester Grange No. 2479
Return of Hawaii Resident Ray Thrasher to Chardon
Mr. Ray Thrasher returned to Chardon this week from Hawaii and expects to stay for about two weeks. He plans to visit local contacts and resume community activities during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Thrasher
Chardon
Hawaii
Geauga Blood Drive Shortfall Drops Donor Turnout
Geauga residents donated 232 pints on Monday and Tuesday, below prior Bloodmobile totals. The Cleveland Regional Blood Center cites vacations and picnics as causes and notes a statewide lag while planning a makeup visit to Chardon and Burton in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geaugans
Cleveland Regional Blood Center
Blood Center
Cleveland Regional Center
Bloodmobile
Chardon and
Burton
Frederick W. Klingemier
Snapout Farms
Chardon Rubber
Johnson Rubber
Geauga Industries
George Hess
Newbury
Chardon Graduates 43 Seniors In Class of 19XX
Superintendent Ira A. Canfield awarded diplomas to 43 seniors at Chardon High School’s commencement in the auditorium. Valedictorian James Rees and salutatorian Patricia Williamson spoke along with honorary speaker Richard Knapp. Dr. Bernard C. Clausen delivered the main address “America Needs You,” introduced by Canfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira A. Canfield
Chardon High School
America
James Rees
Patricia Williamson
Richard Knapp
Bernard C. Clausen
D.D
Clausen
Willoughby
Elmer J. Hostetler
West Geauga Commencement Highlights and Community Notes
West Geauga Commencement on May 29 drew about 700 attendees with musical interludes by Mrs. Russell Ruble and soloists Nancy Dill and Barbara Campbell. Speaker Dr. Galen Starr Ross addressed graduates, while Major Howard Jay Wiant led cemetery services and the Grange hosted Memorial Day events. The list of 44 eighth graders and extensive local club, bowling, and social notices follow, including town activities, birthdays, and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Geauga
Russell Ruble
Boyd
Nancy Dill
Barbara Campbell
John Huffnagle
Douglas Richmond
Catherine Barstow
Hill
Ellen Pendleton
Donald Pritchard
Carol Raymond
Douglas Ruble
James Taylor
Ivy
Galen Starr Ross
Columbus
P. I. VanBrunt
Earl Genske
Pres
West Geauga Board of Education
The
Grange
Howard Jay Wiant
James Boyd
Garden Club
Qunetin Groth
Jerry Richmond
John Sanders
Major Wiant
H.L. Patterson
Big Upsets in Record Prize Contest Spark Week of Voting
Mary Ferris of Chardon surged from third to first in The Record prize subscription race as Shirley Nelson hung close. Dorothy Bell of Chesterland and Mrs. G D Bennett of Chardon also gain on the field while Vincent Chiodi remains within striking distance. The contest offers a 1952 Buick Special valued at 2610.29 as top prize. With ten days left in the second period the field tightens and votes continue to pour in. Readers are urged to extend subscriptions to boost their favorites before June 14th final cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ferris
Chardon
Shirley Nelson
Karl Goff
Burton
Dorothy Bell
Chesterland
G. D. Bennett
Vincent Chiodi
Parkman
Vincent A. Chiodi
Nellie Wright
Middlefield
Junior Komandt
Hattie King
Frank Doty
John G. Allen
Lyall Huntocn, Jr
Lillian Richards
Diane Pomeroy
Prize Subscription Contest Totals Reported
A prize subscription contest shows figures including 799,000 789,000 786,100 780,500 and 779,500, with values indicating ongoing tallies or prize pools.
Smoky McBride Tops Ziegler Speedway Races
At Ziegler's Speedway Montville Memorial Day program Smoky McBride of Chardon won the second heat and the feature. Cleveland driver Chuck Kreilach won the third heat and placed second in the feature. Fred Kerr of Akron swept the fourth heat the helmet dash and the Australian pursuit. Ronald Krejci of Chardon finished second in the first heat as his car rolled, Bill Niehus took a consolation second and fourth in the feature amid motor trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziegler’s
Bill Niehus
Sentencing Pending for Geauga Molester After Mental Evaluation
Clarence Mc Neice 71 was found guilty of molesting a child by Judge William K. Thomas in Geauga County Common Pleas Court. He will be sent to the Cuyahoga County Psychiatric clinic in Cleveland this Friday for a mental evaluation to determine sanity and potential sentence on Saturday.
Wedding Showers and Rehearsal Gatherings Named for Jacquelin Cottrell
After a rehearsal the wedding party were entertained at the Polburn home on Bank Street. On May 21 eight office associates at Addressograph Multigraph hosted a dinner for Jacquelin Cottrell at the Smith Restaurant on Lake Shore Boulevard. A morning corsage preceded a dinner gift of Revere ware. A double shower hosted by Mrs. Alvin Sharp and Miss Betty Sharp occurred on Chillicothe Road for Mrs. Florence Bridford Adkins, whose April marriage was noted. Mrs. Adkins attended a shower for Miss Cottrell, joined by numerous relatives and friends including Mrs. Sanford Cottrell and Mrs. Clarence Brichford, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Polburn, Sr
Bank St
Jacquelin Cottrell
Smith Restaurant
Lake Shore Boulevard
Revere Ware
Alvin Sharp
Betty Sharp
Chillicothe Road
Florence Bridford Adkins
Adkins
Miss Cottrell
Sanford Cottrell
Clarence Brichford
Lyman Fenner
Delilah Brichford
Nelson Fenner
Fred Guella
Arthur Kozlowski
Murielle Upham
Leo Valentine
Paul Clapacs
Edwin Mills
Leland Mills
Melvin Pike
Stanley Prusha
Harold Rankin
Cordelia Smith
Albert Parks
Donald Habberjam
Louise Upham
Nellie Fenner
Louise Rankin
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Cook’s
Fowlers Mills
Fowler Hardware
Chardon’s
W. L. Carson
Geauga
Lennah B. Bond
Atend Auto Races
C. G. Stevens
Bernard Horton
Paul Shellhammer
Edward Rybak, Jr
John Nolan
Douglas Ross
Donald Hill
Baptist Church
Russell Braund
Ladies Night Out Group
Parkside Recreation
K. of P. Hall
Mae Lassa
Janie Antelope
Richard Arp
John Lassa
Jim Sloan
Arthur Elder
Steve Bilbel
Jack Bryant
Carl Scheuring
Ralph Smith
Joanne Taylor
George Burns
Murray LaMoreaux
All Grange
Josh
Clarence Battles
George Spargrove
George Mapes
Ceres
Frank Barnes
J. J. Lyman
Earl Beech
Wayne Bifano
Ida Bridhford
Lloyd Clark
Janet Cottrell
Ronald Dobies
Marie Fahrenholz
Paul Franch
Paul Fulton
Robert Goodin
Nancy Gould
Sandra Hamley
Terry Hamilton
Robert Harris
Richard Hoehnle
Theo Hopkins
David Horton
Ellen Johnmann
Carol Kochert
Connie Kuster
Glenn Evans
John Dalleish
Twila
Belinda
Bowling Green
Leland Evans
Bowling Green State College
Evans
A. Dewey Bond
East Lansing
Mich
Vernon Patterson
Hubert LaMoreaux
Detroit
Alice LaMoreaux
Jefferson
Evelyn Flowers
Roberta Bear
Florence Nash
Higbee Co
Pennsylvania
Frank Evans Company
Lyle Battles
Washington D. C
Edward
Robert Barnes
Linda
Mary Lou
Ethel Branning
Conneaut
Howard Reiter
Ruth Jane
Western Illinois
Gail McCleary
Scott Air Field Base
McCleary
James McCleary
T. A. Guild
Gerald Jacobs
Florida
W. L. Askue
Eustis
Magnolia Ave
Woman's Hospital
William David
Allan Dorn
Alice Whitmer
Ira LaMoreaux
Daughters of
Frank Evans
Dennis
Richard Vargo
Lawrence Robinet
Battles Road
Polburn- Cottrell
Painesville
Smoky’ McBride
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