Local notices of June appointments and readers
June entries list individuals including Kenneth Smith Paul McIlroy Norma Jean Waterhouse Frank Stewart Lizzie J Miller Bette Gooding Arthur Fleder Raymond Larson Jack Dietrich Doris Rae Morrison Blanch Potter Ada McGuver Fannie Detweiler Catherine Hershberger Mrs Otto White Mary J Miller Alberta Varet Mervin Miller with dates June 6 to June 11 indicating names associated with events or notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Gooding
Arthur J. Fleder
Raymond Larson
Jack Dietrich
Doris Rae Morrison
Blanch Potter
Ada McGuver Fannie Detweiler
Catherine Hershberger
Otto White
Mary J. Miller
Alberta Varet Mervin Miller
Orile Ellah Herst to Marry Earl Whitcombe
Burton announces the marriage of Orile Ellah Herst to Earl Norman Whitcomb, son of the late Peter Whitcomb of Auburn. The wedding is set for June 20 at 8 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church with an open church ceremony.
23 Earn Diplomas at Middlefield
Dr. Ralph Rogers of Hiram College gave the main address on a Good Name at Middlefield High School commencement held in the high school auditorium on Thursday evening May 29. Reta Kerney of Burton played organ as the Junior-Senior bands performed. Marcia Shafer gave the salutatory and a seniors’ sextet sang The Halls of Ivy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Ralph Rogers
Hiram College
Reta Kerney
Burton
B. L. Moore
Clifford A. Holen
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Marcia Shafer
Glee Club
Linnie Llewelyn
Ivy
Supt. Jordak
Andrew Minnick
Samuel Maki Rites Tuesday
Middlefield Samuel Sylvester Maki died at St Luke s hospital Cleveland Saturday morning after a prolonged illness. His body was taken to the Laraway Funeral home for services Tuesday conducted by Rev William Rautanen. Burial followed in Middlefield cemetery. He was born December 11 1886 in Tauva Finland came to the United States at 18 and lived in Middlefield 34 years. He leaves sons Reino Wilho and Karlo all of Middlefield a daughter Mrs Martha Mattson of Troy nine grandchildren and his 91 year old father plus three sisters and two brothers in Finland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Samuel Sylvester Maki
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cleveland
Laraway
William Rautanen
Mr. Maki
Tauva
Finland
United States
Reino
Middlefield Coach Resigns for Chardon Post
Kenneth Engles, athletic coach in Middlefield public schools for three years, resigns to become basketball coach and industrial arts teacher in Chardon schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Kenneth Engles
Chardon
Dr G W McIlroy Dentist Office Ad
Dr G W McIlroy dentist hours 10 to 12 and 1 to 5 daily closed Monday phone 2263 81 W High St Middlefield.
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G. W. McIlroy
High St
Middlefield
Frieda E
Shute Optometrist
W. High St
Plan Expansion of Burton Congregational Church
Burton reports Sunday meeting of the Congregational church with the building committee naming Frank Samuel B J Shanover Howard McNish Clifford Erikson James Limbird Mrs Rhoda Nicol Mrs Florence Nichols and trustees. The panel recommended an overall building program starting with a religious education building for Sunday school work then additional structures. Authority was given to hire an architect and to incorporate the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Congregational Church
Burton
The
Congregational Church
Frank Samuel
B. J. Shanover
Howard McNish
Clifford Erikson
James Limbird
Rhoda Nicol
Florence Nichols
Middlefield Honors War Dead Ceremony Attended by Many Groups
Hugh Locke and Charles Grant chaired the Memorial Day events in Middlefield. A parade from the fire house included VFW, American Legion and Ladies A auxiliaries, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, and students carrying bouquets to grave sites. John Mediola of Hiram College spoke on citizen responsibilities to government and freedom. Grant Schmid of the VFW presented wreaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Hugh Locke
Charles Grant
Marshall
Fire House
V.F.W
American Legion
John Mediola
Hiram College
VFW
Grant Schmid
Hayes Corners teacher resigns for Pablo California posting
Joe Galvan who taught at Hayes Corners school for the past year resigns to teach in Pablo California next year. Mr and Mrs Clavan plan to move to Pablo around August first. Several Middlefield residents share holiday visits with relatives and attend services across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Galvan
Hayes Corners School
Pablo
Calif
Clavan
Leslie Babb
Burton
Middlefield
Sally
Joyce Williams
Louise Howell
Agusta Gilder
Kinsman
Effie Johnson
St. Petersburg
Fla
Earl Parker
Earl Holmes
Niles
C. J. Ohl
Ora Foulk
Toledo
Nick Marcu
J. G. Allen
George Barnes
W. A. Barnes
Do. J. Ohl
Perry Crosley
Grace Newcomb
R. L. Fiitinger
Windsor
Huntsburg
K. G. Kivinemi
Sonia Kivin
Former Burton Resident Died in Cleveland
Esther Johnson age 46 formerly of Burton died May 29 at Charity Hospital Cleveland after long illness. Born Dec 28 1905 she was daughter of Clare J Hale and Austa Baird Hale. Survived by her father two sons Walter and Elmer sister Martha Rice Burton two nieces Gertrude Bolander Ruth Trask two nephews Donald William Trask services held June 2 at Immaculate Conception Church Cleveland followed by graveside Welton Cemetery Burton.
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Burton
Esther Johnson
Charity Hospital
Cleveland
Clare J
Austa Baird Hale
Burton School
Andrews School For
Willoughby
Clare J. Hale
Walter
Elmer
Martha Rice
Gertrude Bolander
Ruth Trask
Donald
William Trask
Immaculate Conception Church
Welton Cemetery
Burton June events and meetings announced
The Chamber of Commerce June meeting is Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Hosmer's Restaurant with speaker Albert L. Abbott from the American Petroleum Institute and E. W. Morrison assisting. The Fire Dept Auxiliary meets Thursday June 5 at 8:00 p.m. at the fire station to report on a recent dinner. Burton Volunteer Fire Dept meets Tuesday June 10. Masons hold their regular meeting Wednesday evening June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Hosmer’s
Albert L. Abbott
American Petroleum Institute
E. W. Morrison
Fire Dept
Geauga County Service Clubs
Burton Volunteer Fire Dept
Masons
Open Church Wedding for Houseman Blanke Couple
Miss Mona Claire Houseman daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Houseman will marry Mr Virgil Blanke on Saturday June 7 at 4 00 pm at the Assembly of God Church. The open church custom will be observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Mona Claire Houseman
Russell Houseman
Virgil. Blanke
Assembly of God
Ma, Pa and Me Banquet At Congregational Church
A Banquet hosted by the Womans' Fellowship at the Congregational Church will take place Friday June 13 at 6 30 p.m. It welcomes parents of children in the vacation church school and junior Sunday school members and is open to the public. A program follows the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Congregational Church
Womans’ Fellowship Group
Middlefield P T A installs officers for coming year
Middlefield P T A installed officers for the upcoming year at the season's last meeting. Mrs. Ivan Woodworth presides as president of a 139 member group. Merton Alvord becomes vice president, Mrs. Robert Moore secretary, and Mrs. Edgar A. Allen treasurer elect. Past President pin awarded to Martin Merryfield. Carnival profit reported at 587.08 dollars. A motion picture projector demonstration was shown and a projector may be added to the new building’s equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Middlefield P.T.A
Ivan Woodworth
Merton Alvord
Robert Moore
Edgar A. Allen
Woodworth
Martin Merryfield
W.S.C.S Elect New Officers at First Methodist Church
New officers were elected for the Woman's Society for Christian Service of the First Methodist church during Tuesday evening services. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Esther Wolstencroft and Mrs. Carrie Town, with Ruth-Naomi Guild hosting refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Woman's Society For Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Esther Wolstencroft
Carrie Town
Ruth-Naomi Guild
Perry Crosley rites Saturday
Perry Crosley died May 28 at the Corey clinic. Survived by wife Grace Stone a son Wayne and extended family. A retired farmer born in Republic Ohio he was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge 171. Funeral May 31 at Dingman Funeral home with Rev Whitacre officiating. Interment Pleasant Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Perry Crosley
Corey Clinic
Grace Stone
Wayne
North Olmstead
Mr. Crosley
Republic, O
Charles
Celeste Crosley
Odd Fellows Lodge No. 171
Dingman Funeral Home
Mr. Whitacre
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Kenneth Smith
Paul McIlroy
Norma Jean Waterhouse
Frank Stewart
Lizzie J. Miller
Orile Ellah Herst
Earl Whitcombe
Longfellow
First National Bank. of
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Burton, Ohio
Begonias
Chardon Areas
SAVE
Speed Queen Corporation
Ripon
Wisconsin
Tom Halstead
Middlefield Furniture Co
Samuel Maki
Your Burton Jeweler
Burton, Olio
Nellie Wright
Barbara Goff
Ep Weely
Malcolm Boom Motors
E. Elm St
W.S.C.S
D. D. Reynolds
M. W. Alvord
Eppley Bldg
Middlefield Banking Company
Middlefield, Cio Telephone
Joan Forsch
Faille
Hazel Naftzger
Mary Rodhe
Ohio
Johnsonian
Hickok
Gohn Bros
Geauga County
Jefferson
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