Church to Celebrate 125th Anniversary in Claridon
The Congregational church marks its 125th birthday on Sunday, September 28, with morning services and a Union Workers dinner. At 2:30 Dr. Paul Kershner of Akron will speak, followed by reminiscences and choir reunions. Dinner reservations requested with Mrs. Clifford Babcock or Mrs. Robert Fenwick. Pictures and articles from the past will be displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claridon
Congregational Church
Paul Kershner
Akron
Ohio Conference of Congregational Churches
Clifford Babcock
Robert Fenwick
List More Old Timers on Chester RFD
Forrest Bond retired from the Chesterland rural route after 41 years and five months, leaving a roster of residents who still lived at the same homes or had been patrons over the years. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Williamson, Mrs. John Neher, Mrs. Carrie Littlejohns, Mrs. Fred Hovey, Neal Hovey, Sam, Paul and Ralph Whiting, Mrs. Dewey Beepple, Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Lyman, Mrs. Howard Reiter, Carl Petersen Sr, Clay Eddy Sr, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Battles, Sam Fatterson, Mrs. George Hansen, Mrs. Kenneth Sperry, Mrs. H. L. Wicks, Mrs. Harry Ditto, John Richmond, Mrs. George Parr, Mrs. Raymond Craig, Howard Bond, Mrs. Ernest Taylor, Sanford and Kenneth Cottrell, Walter Williamson, Miss Millicant Sinden, Mrs. W. S. Mansfield, Kenneth Mapes, Mrs. Harland Mansfield, Mrs. William Knight, Mrs. Harold Hazen, Harley Sawyer, Addison Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Bond
Chesterland
Spencer Williamson
John Neher
Carrie Littlejohns
Fred
Raymond Craig
Howard Bond
Ernest Taylor
Sanford
Kenneth Cottrell
Walter Williamson
Millicant Sinden
W. S. Mansfield
Kenneth Mapes
Harland Mansfield
William Knight
Harold Hazen
Harley Sawyer
Addison Pierce
Chester Grange Homecoming Set for Sept 23 at Chester School
Chester Grange invites all to a Booster Night and Home Coming September 23 at 8 00 p m in Chester school auditorium to honor old settlers and prominent citizens. John Richmond will voice a tribute to Chester as the Sesquicentennial theme is highlighted with Grange meaning presented in pageantry directed by Mrs Glenn Russell.
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Chester Grange
Chester School
Chester
John Richmond
Grange
Glenn Russell
Suit Over Bequest to Chardon Church Heads to Probate Court
The probate case questions whether the Chardon Christian church continues after a merger with the Congregational denomination. Frank Root as administrator seeks the $10,000 bequest from Sam Barker, contending the church is non existent. Members argue the church remained valid and approved by Barker. The case will be heard in Common Pleas Court with many witnesses.
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Chardon
Sam Barker
Chardon Christian Church
Congregational
Christian Church
Harold J. Richmond
Frank Root
Barker
Common Pleas Court Room
Annual Meeting of Geauga County Cancer Unit
The Geauga County Cancer Unit will hold its annual meeting at Claridon church on September 25 at 8 00 p m Dr Edward Goodsitt pathologist of Huron Road hospital will speak The meeting is open to the public Refreshments will be served The executive board thanks volunteers who staffed the Cancer booth at Burton Fair for education efforts.
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Geauga County Cancer Unit
Claridon Church
Edward Goodsitt
Goodsitt
Huron Road Hospital
Cancer Unit
Burton Fair
Gray
Montville
Ivan Weiss
Newbury
William Hostetler
Middlefield
Ralph Hurd, Sr
Welshfield
Mary Phile
Ada Horvath
Marian Leuty
Marjorie.Nichols
Burton
Ward McDonald Attends School of Banking
Ward McDonald vice president of The Chardon Savings Bank Company and M A Fox vice president of The First National Bank of Burton just returned from a two week residence session at the School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin Madison. The program runs three two week sessions over three years to graduate. The pair met many bankers from across the country and heard over 100 lecturers on banking economics law and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward McDonald
Chardon Savings Bank Company
M. A. Fox
First National Bank of
Burton
School of Banking
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wisconsin
McDonald
Fox
Mr. Fox
Edna H Warner Dies in Middlefield at 88
Edna H Hazen Warner aged 88 died at the home of her grandson Dr Vaughn Ishee in Middlefield Sunday at 7 30 am. She was taken to Burr Funeral home in Chardon where services were held Tuesday at 2 pm. Born in Munson she spent most of her life there and in Chardon and was the last of seven siblings. She is survived by grandson Wayne Ishee and Dr Vaughn Ishee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna H. Warner
Vaughn Ishee
Middlefield
Burr Funeral Home
Chardon
Edna H. Hazen
Munson
Dr. Ishee
Wayne Ishee
Geauga Farm Bureau Members Attend Northeastern Counties Meeting
Three Geauga Farm Bureau members joined organ representatives from 12 northeastern Ohio counties. Geauga attendee Mrs. Paul Johnson of the Federation was listed among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geauga Farm Bureau
Ohio
Geauga
Paul Johnson
Federation
Rafie elected president of Geauga County Realtors
William Rafie of Burton was elected president of the Geauga County Realtors at a dinner meeting held Wednesday evening September 10 at the Russell Inn Burton Other officers named were John Gardia Newbury vice president Hazel Ernst Chardon secretary Retiring president Gerald Wearsch and other members R O Wolcott J R McKirahan Donald Ellicock William G Eging and Ann Eging attended.
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Russell Inn
Burton
William Rafie
Geauga County Realtors
John Gardia
Newbury
Hazel Ernst
Chardon
Gerald Wearsch
Herbert Parpart
R. O. Wolcott
J. R. McKirahan
Donald Ellicock
William G. Eging
Ann Eging
Chardon Bank Team Leads League In Bowling Scoreboard
At presstime Chardon Savings Bank led with 2575 across three games. Sip Tractor posted 788 785 752 for 2225. H Medina and B Locke led Chardon Rubber Co. with 218 and 196. J Blewitt topped Gigliotti with 525 across three games. Carl Nesbitt led Chuck's Towing with 535.
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Chardon Savings Bank
Sip Tractor
H. Medina
Chardon Rubber Co
B. Locke
Gigliotti General Contractors
Shock
Gregoire
Nicolet
Jonath
Ruth Bolden
Chardon Auto Parts
Culligan Soft Water Girls
Culligan's
M. Perkins
Farinacci Buick
Chapman Tire
Leisy
Chardon Metal
Farinacci & Son
Hi Life
Team Hi
St Helen Welcomes New Pastor James Moran in Newbury
Parishioners at the Church of St. Helen in Newbury greet newly appointed pastor Reverend Father James J. Moran at Sunday masses. Moran, born in Cleveland, is a World War II Army chaplain and Silver Star recipient who will be installed at a September 21 Mass. He previously served in Cleveland parishes and with the Air Force.
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Newbury
Cleveland
St. Columbkine's
St. Ann's High School
Cleveland Heights
Notre Dame
Western Reserve Law School
Seminary
Holy Rosary Church
Lowellville
Ohio
Immaculate Conception Parish
U. S. Army
Father Moran
Pacific
Holy Name Church
Air Force
Church of St. Helen
Onerend
Monsignor Gehest X-ray” ‘ Sville
Urgme Comiactend
James J. Moran
Pomona Flower Show Promises Evening Event
Pomona Grange schedules the annual Flower Show at Ledge Grange on September 20 with a dress and cooky contest. Entries for the event are invited from 8:00 to 8:30 if possible and the show will be held Saturday night in Pomona.
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Pomona Grange
Ledge Grange
Chester
Aurora Country Club
Burton stock car race winners announced at Geauga County Fairgrounds
Results show Class B winner Curly LaJouness driving car 83 with J C Palinsky second in car V9 and Gene Michulski third in car 530 Jr. Class A feature won by Tom Galvin in car 111 with Ralph Rode second in car 11 and Hap Heston third in car 23. Heats list drivers Hysall Gelbin Rode Kovach and Russ Walters led the Australian Pursuit in car 530.
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Burton
Geauga County
Fiat
Curly LaJouness
Cleveland
J. C. Palinsky
Gene Meichulski
Tom Galvin
Ralph Rode
Hap Heston
Jerry Hysall
Warren
Tom Gelbin
Joe Kovach
Garrettsville
Russ Walters
Hospital Group Meets at Burton
The Women s Hospital Association met on Wednesday September 3 at Burton Congregational church with a large attendance. Guest speaker Miss Mary Ellen Sullivan of the Cleveland District Dairy Council spoke on The Importance of Eating Habits and How They Affect Our Daily Lives.
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The
Women’s Hospital Association
Burton Congregational Church
Mary Ellen Sullivan
Cleveland
Dairy Council
Hospital Fair Food Stand Raises Funds for Building
Proceeds of 280 dollars from a hospital food stand at Geauga County Fair are earmarked for the hospital's new building fund. The sum is designated to support capital construction.
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The
Women's Hospital Association
Geauga County
Judges Named For Essays On Handicapped Contest
Wayne Phipps and Leo Beriger of Chardon and Al Rutkowski of Middlefield were named judges in the county essay contest on The Handicapped's Place in Industry. Open to 11th and 12th graders. Prizes include 25 War Bond first, 10 second, 5 third. Mail entries by Sept 30 to C. D. Collier or E. B. Boggs at Painesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Phipps
Leo Beriger
Chardon
al Rutkowski
Middlefield
C. D. Collier
Lake Geauga
Bloodmobile Schedule Sets Visits to Chardon and Burton
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Chardon on October 16 and Burton on October 17. Coordinators plan early appointment scheduling with contacts in Chardon and Burton for donors. A luncheon at Claridon Town Hall honored last year’s Red Cross volunteers involved in the program.
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Chardon
Burton
Herbert
Red Cross
Klingemeier
Paul Gaither
Carl Law
Gaither
David Booth
Robert Johnson
Newbury
George Holmes
Munson
F. M. Gildersleeve
Congregational Church
Randy Davis
Middlefield
Claridon Town Hall
19YearOld Near Death in Accident Near Middlefield
Ray Gingerich 19 of Middlefield was seriously injured in an auto wreck on Parkman Middlefield Road three miles south of Middlefield. His car, carrying Ronald Adams 19 Albert Miller 22 and Ely Troyer 19, blew a tire, left the road, rolled, and struck a tree. Gingerich sustained serious head injuries. others suffered minor injuries.
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Lakeside Hospital
Ray Gingerich
Middlefield
Gingerich
Ronald C. Adams
Albert Miller
Ely Troyer
Parkman - Middlefield Rd
Garden Party and Style Show Planned by League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters hosts a garden party and style show on Wednesday October 1 at Mrs. C. P. Titus home. Tickets are 75 cents covering the style show party refreshments and an afternoon of entertainment. Attendees advised to arrive at 2:00 PM. A bake sale and local artist painting sale will also be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
C. P. Titus
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Geauga Realtors
Chardon Bank
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Pilarczyk Brothers Construction Company
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Wilson Mills Rd
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Albert Mills
Kiwanis Lake
Route 87
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Wedding
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Hampden
Route 6
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Chagrin Falls
Walter Fugate
Mayor's Court
Melvin A. Grover
Lennah B. Bond
Chester Volunteer Fire Department
Lester Thayer
Bakersfield
R. M. Mills
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P.T.A
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Mary Ann Johnmann
Alicia Fenstermaker
A. Johnmann
Ellen Johnmann
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Patricia
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William Mann
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D. A. DeMuth
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Betty Clark
Paul Stuter
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Leon Hill
Maple Street
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Parkside Recreation
Earl Norton
Willoughby
George Speer
Richmond Heights
Rose Speer
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Ruby Covert
H. Rohrer
Yaro Sojka
Mable Merrill
Edwin Lincks
Donald Richard
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U. S
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Nancy Dill
Carl Dill
West Geauga School Board
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Miller Plumbing and Heating Co
Daniel P. Elliott
Mr. Elliott
Daniel J. Elliott
Mary Jane Zika
Our Lady of Peace Church
Leroy Elliott
Don
Boston
Dewey Bond
Chicago
Mr. Bond
East
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Milan Pelton
Sherman
New York
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Donald Pratt
Kate Ridge
West Geauga
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Dewey Beepple
Vernon Patterson
Worthington
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Frank Barnes
Ella Somers
Lela Page
Orin Health
Painesville
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Summers
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