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Newspaper
Geauga Republican Record
Location
Chardon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
1
The Geauga Republican Record promotes an "Everybody Wins" prize subscription contest inviting area residents to participate for a chance at a 1952 Buick two door sedan valued at $2 610 29 or $750 in cash. Early entrant numbers are low and entries close with a prize distribution on Saturday noon June 21, six weeks from the issue date.
In Geauga Tuesday primary voters backed Dinsmore for prosecutor over Bostwick and Werner. Dinsmore led with strong margins as Chapman, Lowe, Riley, and Phelps also won nominations. Bolton swept Geauga precincts with 3283 votes and Phelps outpaced four opponents combined. Democratic ballots totaled 1245 with Sheriff race won by Tom Murray in Chardon.
The Geauga Chapter of the Red Cross invites all members to attend its annual meeting Friday May 16 at 8 pm in Newbury school. Dr William Goohegan medical director of the Cleveland Regional Blood Center will speak on The Red Cross Blood Program and You. Reports from Mrs Scott Bostwick officers and committee chairs will be presented. By law revisions will be voted and new officers elected. Mrs Warren Taylor chairs the by laws revision and Glenn Hanna chairs the nominating committee.
Aquarius club stages Show Boat at Chardon high school auditorium on Saturday May 10 at 8 15 p m for the benefit of the Chardon swimming pool Local talent plus out of town headliners Ken Ward WTAM vocalist Tony Marchettis dance unit and the 20 voice Aquarius chorus will perform Also featured are the Piccaninnies and the high school majorettes in a gala stage show with fancy costumes pageantry and light hearted music
The First Aid club at Chardon high school organized on May 5 1952 with officers led by President Beverly Opper and Vice President Judy Temple. Other posts include Secretary-Treasurer Wendy Tucker News Reporter Sally Johnson Recreation Leader Fanny Meek Health and Safety Chairman Diane Smith Program Chairman Judy Temple Barbara Thompson keeps honor points Carrie Bell plans trips and Linda Leyde plans Burton Fair exhibit. Dues are 5 cents and the group will meet May 22 at Judy Temples.
On May 5 Geauga county 4-H Sheep Club met at Claridon town hall with 15 members. Wilms named advisor. Officers elected President Janice Grosvenor Vice President Harriette Clark Secretary Treasurer Beverly Wilms Recreation Leader Marilyn Taylor News Reporter Barb Jandt. Next meeting at the Wilms home May 19 at 8 00.
The Record reports its circulation exceeds the state average by about 40 percent, signaling stronger reach for readers across the region. This indicates growing readership and market presence for the publication.
Chester's oldest resident Rev Robert Paton of Opalocka Drive will turn 92 on May 8. He is active daily, reads and manages extensive correspondence with friends from Oberlin College and various parishes. A May 8 birthday dinner will be hosted by neighbor Mrs Gart Harland, with a family dinner May 10 at Clark's Shakertown Restaurant for about 15 guests.
Newbury Grange marked its 50th anniversary with a dinner at 7 45 attended by 142 neighbors. Charter members were honored with gardenias as memories of the Grange’s early days were recalled. A building fund was started and members looked forward to a new hall for future generations.
The Geauga County Fraternal Order of Eagles received a Certificate of Recognition from the Damon Runyon Memorial Fund for Cancer Research. President Glenn Trask announced the honor and Walter Winchell praised the group for fundraising through Charity Frolics led by Charles Chapman.
At the home of Mr and Mrs LaVern Petersen on Spring Street the golden wedding anniversary of Dr and Mrs R H Petersen will be observed. Open house is from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
The April meeting of the Chardon American Legion Auxiliary at the Calhoun home voted donations to Cancer Fund ten dollars Easter Seals five dollars Chillicothe Veterans Hospital five dollars for May Birthday Party. A thank you note was read for Heart Fund ten dollars. Poppies will be sold by the Auxiliary on Friday May twenty third and Saturday May twenty fourth.
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