Burton Community News Roundup Highlights March Events
Mr and Mrs Karl Goff welcomed a son Karl Allen born March 19 at Corey hospital. Local groups met in Burton including American Legion Auxiliary, Hospital Association, and PTA events with activities at Geauga County Museum and Burton Local School. Dinners, card clubs, and a Red Cross drive supported community life while births and visits noted. correction recalls Catherine Richardson's OSU commencement weekend in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Goff
Karl Allen
Corey Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary
Clifford Gould
The
Hospital Association
Geauga County Historical Museum
Burton P.T.A
Adrem Club
John Dingman
Grace Dingman
Helen Jefferson
Nancy Dean
Lucille Riley
Burton
Cara Newness
Marjorie Ludlow
Betty Mae Mcintosh
Red Cross
Richard Blair
William Edward
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cleveland
Catherine Richardson
Ohio State University
Taylor
Toledo
Local Notes from the Community
Munson Leslie Sanborn returns from Ohio State University for the weekend. Michel Friel and two Thornburgh children ill with measles. Ladies Aid meets Thursday April 3 with Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Ashcraft. Bertha Jensen had major surgery at Huron Road hospital. Raymond Carroll injured his ankle in the sugar bush last week. Friel entertainers hosted a nephew from Ireland. Lyttle couple vacationing in Florida. A D Miller visiting relatives in Cleveland. Junior choir rehearsal Thursday after school. Adult choir meets Wednesday evening. Miller and Ashcraft hosting W H Miller visit. Bobbie Parks hosts Cub Scouts Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Sanborn
Ohio State University
Michel Friel
Thornburgh
Ladies Aid
W. H. Miller
Burt Ashcraft
Bertha Jensen
Bass Lake Community
Huron Road Hospital
Raymond Carroll
John Friel
Ireland
William Lyttle
Florida
A. D. Miller
Cleveland
W. C. Miller
Bedford
W.H. Miller
Bert Ashcraft
Bobbie Parks
Cub Scouts
Pancakes and More at Maple Festival Fundraiser
Blue Star Mothers hosts a Maple Festival fundraiser at the Eagles Home on Water Street. Pancakes maple syrup and sausage, sandwiches, homemade pie and coffee will be served starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Star
Eagles
Water St
New Owners Take Over Sunoco Service Station
Albert and Tony Grasso acquire the Sunoco service station at Water and Cherry Streets from Art Mitchell. The Grasso brothers, longtime Painesville businessmen, plan to move to Chardon soon to make it their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Tony Grasso
Sunoco
Water and Cherry Sts
Grasso
Painesville
Art Mitchell
Chardon
Record shows 40 percent circulation lead in state
A Better Newspaper is indicated by the Record circulation of 40 percent over the state average, signaling stronger readership and market presence for the publication.
Geauga Maple Festival Tent Rises for Weekend Schedule
Chardon square hosts a big tent as Geauga Maple Festival opening events begin Friday with antique shows, golden wedding party registration, concerts, plays, and a Wax recording by WICA. Governor Lausche attends the golden wedding dinner at Pilgrim Christian church. Saturday features parades, contests, choir plays, and multiple school band performances. Sunday continues with masses, concerts, horse pulling, and more maple syrup demonstrations. Continuous entertainment and a three-room antique furniture display at Thrasher House complete the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chardon Square
Painesville Telegraph
Pilgrim Christian Church
Methodist Church
The
Telegraph
South St
Frank Lausche
WICA
Chardon High Band
Pilgrim Christian Chuch
H. C. Shipman
Park Platform
John Bricker
Frances Bolton
Chardon High
WGAR
Voice of America
St. Mary's Church
North St
Union
Geauga Theatre
John L. Knight
Baldwin - Wallace College
Geauga County Fair
H. C. Ship
Thrasher
Park
Chardon
Rube Band
Four Woodsmen
Painesville
Tuberculosis Group Plans Friday Meeting in Burton
The Geauga County Tuberculosis and Health Association will hold its annual meeting Friday at 8 00 p m April 4 at the Congregational church Burton. Speaker will be William M Morgan Ph D Mt Union College Alliance on Your National Tuberculosis Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Geauga County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Congregational Church
Burton
William M. Morgan
Mt. Union College
Alliance
National Tuberculosis Association
Dr. Morgan
Stark County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Stark County
Morgan
B. A. Broughton
Association
Board of Director
Ladies Style Show for Hospital Plans in Geauga County
The Women's Hospital Assn of Geauga County plans a combined style show auction and dance on April 5 at 8 p.m. in the Burton School gym. Betty Ott will MC and local merchants donated outfits. clubs compete for an old fashioned costume prize of 10 dollars. Proceeds go to the association fund. dancing to Carl Meyer's orchestra follows. Tickets cost 1 dollar and are sold at local stores or through residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Hospital Assn
Geauga County
Burton School
Betty Ott
Newbury
Herman Pirchner
M.C
James Limbird
Burton
Assn. Fund
Carl Meyer
League OF Women Voters
Ray Hensel
Munson
Stevens
Ruh
Record Newspaper Claims Superior Circulation Lead
The Record boasts a 40 percent higher circulation than the state average and notes it sells more copies in Geauga than the three next-closest papers combined. It highlights its status as the county’s highest priced paper at six cents per single copy and 10 cents per subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geauga
Geauga Republican Record declares largest circulation claim
The Geauga Republican Record states it has the largest circulation in Geauga County's trading area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geauga Republican Record
Geauga County
Open House at County Jail Prompts Public Visit
Sheriff John Phelps invites the public to tour the county jail this weekend in an open house. The jail has been remodeled and will be accessible without warrants or formal invitations, allowing visitors to walk in and walk out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phelps
Red Cross Seeks Donations in Geauga County Drive
One third of the $9,500 goal remains for Geauga County Red Cross Fund Drive. Nearly $7,000 has been received to date. Bainbridge Munson and Newbury townships have met quotas, led by chairmen Mrs. Eileen Denning, Mrs. L. T. Rumsey, Chris Bogaske, and Mrs. Philip Gelzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geauga County Red Cross
Richard Clause
Bainbridge
Munson
Newbury
Eileen Denning
L. T. Rumsey
Chris Bogaske
Philip Gelzer
Charles Sager 54 Died After Stroke in Middlefield
Middlefield resident Charles Sager aged 54 died Sunday at University Hospital Cleveland from a severe stroke and heart attack suffered at home. He was born Oct 7, 1897 in Troy Geauga County and lived in Middlefield 29 years. Survived by wife Elizabeth, two sons Richard and Ronald, five daughters Norine Brownfield Gladys Pogolezki Marie Kaylor Mary Carol, and others. Funeral held Wednesday at Laraway Funeral Home with burial in Middlefield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Charles Sager
University Hospital
Cleveland
Charles Was
Burt and
Hattie Sager
Troy
Geauga County
Sager
Warner and Swazy’s
Elizabeth Brink Sager
Richard
Ronald
Norine Brownfield
Alliance
Gladys Pogolezki
Leroy
Marie Kaylor
Painesville
Mary
Carol
Laraway Funeral Home
Albert Wolstencroft
First Methodist Church
Middlefield Cemetery
Red Cross Seeks Fund to Aid Tornado Victims
Geauga County Red Cross appeals for donations to the Tornado Disaster Fund to aid victims across four states. Mrs. Scott Bostwick urges residents to contribute at Chapter Headquarters in Chardon to meet a $700 quota, supporting disaster workers delivering warmth, food, and shelter.
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Red Cross
Geauga Red Cross
Geauga
Scott Bostwick
Geauga County
S. Hampden St
Chardon
American Red Cross
the Red Cross Tornado Disaster Fund
S. Hampden Street
Chardon, C
Geauga County Boosts Heart Fund Drive Totals
Geauga County contributions reach 1732.45 toward a 5000 goal in the first Heart Fund drive. Rocco Dragonette thanks Chardon Aquarius Club and local volunteers for house to house canvassing and school and business plastic heart campaigns. Mitchell Middlefield totals and memorial gifts noted.
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Geauga County
R. M. Prince
The
Heart Society
Chardon
Middlefield
Rocco Dragonette
Heart Fund
William Ferris
Aquarius Club
W. J. Barnum
Barnes
Dragonette
Chardon Savings Bank
Geauga County Memorial Gifts Committee
Memorial Fund
Clubs and Specien
Newbury Community News Highlights Local Activities
Emma Blai reports on Newbury area happenings. Youth club party at the church, sandwiches and cake served after games. Community Aid gathered 12 women and three children for a pot-luck dine. Christmas Card funds still coming in. Garden Club to meet April 1 with Mrs. Walter Babcock. Grange had light attendance. county agent Leland Schuler spoke. luncheon by Sister Rose Gould and daughters. April 2 degree practice set. Entertain with Shower honored Mrs. Jerry Munn with gifts. Farm Bureau hosted by Earnest and Mrs. Sabo. two members absent. Eddie Bottger and friend fished in Tennessee from Cleveland. Judy Gharky ill with measles. Sympathy sent to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fredebaugh over Leon Fredebaugh’s death in Auburndale, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbury Garden Club
Walter Babcock
Newbury Grange
Leland Schuler
Rose Gould
Marjorie
Marion
Farm Bureau
Earnest Sabo Fullertown
Farm Bureau Council
Eddie Bottger
Cleveland
Tennessee
Judy Gharky
Lloyd Fredebaugh
Leon
Auburndale
Florida
Painesville
Leonard Miller
Titus
Citizens Committee For
Ohio
Hensel
Hoover
League of Women Voters
Geauga County
Peter Ruh
Chesterland
Philip Ward
Ohio State Grange
Stevens
Ward
Government Unlimited
Prizes Announced for Maple Festival Syrup Contests
Cliff Rossiter, premiums chair, lists maple festival prize classes for sugar and cakes. Awards include the Cleveland Plain Dealer cup, six to seven awards from $6 to $1, plus cash prizes for sugar cakes and maple cream. Entries due by 11 a.m. Friday March 28. only one entry per sugar.
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Cliff Rossiter
Rossiter
West Geauga Honor Society installation and event
Installation of West Geauga High School National Honor Society members occurs March 28 at 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Inductees include seniors Douglas Richmond and Carol Raymond, juniors Mary Hartong and Tom Butz, and sophomore Richard Arp. The program features glee club music and the one act play Bobby Sox Has a Date with cast Barbara Campbell Tom Butz Betty Jo Kennedy Joan Mills and Jim Forrest. Admission is free with a silver offering to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Geauga High School
National Honor Society of the
Honor Students of
West Geauga
Douglas Richmond
Carol Raymond
Mary Hartong
Tom _ Butz
Richard Arp
Glee Club
Bobby Sox
Barbara Campbell
Tom Butz
Betty Jo Kennedy
Joan Mills
Jimmy Forrest
New Case Tractor Feature Demonstrated in Geauga
Harold Gillespie explains how the Eagle hitch on Case tractors lets farmers attach implements without leaving the seat. The Geauga dealer, Gillespie's Newbury Auto Service, becomes the county's authorized Case machinery dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gillespie
John McNish
Newbury
Mr. Gillespie
Gillespie
Newbury Auto Service
A O Z Fraternity Meeting at Patterson Home
The A O Z fraternity met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Patterson Saturday evening. After dinner the group visited and watched television. Mr. and Mrs. Harland Mansfield learned their son Earl CSSN, ill with scarlet fever, has left the ship sick bay and reports he is now fully recovered. The Pythian Sisters will serve a ham supper at the K of
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Sam Patterson
Harland Mansfield
Earl Cssn
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Herbert Craig
John Baker
Chardon Band
Chardon’s High School
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Norma Carver
Leola
Troy Holland
Mary Salmon
Judsonia
Arkansas
Holland
Salmon
Ark
First
Rocco Dragonnette
Maxine Street
Newbury News
Emma Blai
Young People’s Club
Theodore Lange
Jerry Munn
Chester
Florence Battles
National Honor Society
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