Milan teen to spend long summer on westward car trip
Cathy Sparks, 17, of Milan plans a month long vacation with her parents and six siblings driving west starting July 8. The family, known for camping trips, will return via Yellowstone after visiting California. Cathy, a Edison High senior to a business school, enjoyed NHS induction this spring.
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Cathy Sparks
Milan
Cathy
Paul Sparkses
River Road
California
Yellowstone National Park
Sparks
Washington D.C
Furniture Homemakers and Girls Athletic Association
Edison High School
Teen Poll on Bikini Opinions Sparks School Debate
A BH school survey gathers student views on bikinis. Responses vary from coverage that is “big enough” yet “interesting” to praise for tan figures and others preferring more modest attire. Opinions differ by grade and town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Tillinghast
Len Short
John Connors
Teen Topics School’s out for area seniors
MONROEVILLE and WESTERN RESERVE seniors will be the last to graduate. A 2 p.m. Sunday baccalaureate service at BERLIN HEIGHTS precedes an 8 p.m. graduation. Elaine Stang Carolyn Schafer and Kathleen Eberly will address the 3 p.m. MONROEVILLE ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Western Reserve
Berlin Heights
Elaine Stang
Carolyn Schafer
Kathleen Eberly
Kent Bacon
South Central
Future Teachers of America
Firelands
Huron-Erie
Local clubs host sessions and plans for shows and talks
The Town and Country Garden Club held candlestick making after its Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Robert Williams home. Norwalk flower show planning and the Autumn Fantasy theme for Sept 28 29 were discussed. Other events included the Firelands Stamp Club auction Sept 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Gas Co. and a Golden Age Club potluck at Memorial Lake Park weather permitting. Officers were installed for the Lake Erie Firelands Chapter National Secretaries Association including Mrs. Worcester and Mrs. Mock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Garden Club
Robert Williams
Norwalk
Gail Rakosky
Firelands Stamp Club
Columbia Gas Co
Golden Age Club
Memorial Lake Park
Norwalk Trim Down Tops
Ed Bressman
Richard Worcester
Paul Mock
Lake Erie
Pathfinders Win 2 Trophies At State Fair
The Norwalk Pathfinders Club earned two first place trophies for the year: top club in the state and participation in all events at the Pathfinders Fair. Members include Elna Fallocker, Forrest and Penny Joseph, Christine, Karen, and Tommy Tighe.
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Norwalk Pathfinders Club
Elna Fallocker
Forrest
Penny Joseph
Christine
Karen
Tommy Tighe
Community Vacation Bible Schools Draw Three Monroeville Churches
Three Monroeville churches sponsor a Community Vacation Bible School from Monday to June 21 for nursery through seventh grade. Teachers include Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. Ebright, and Rev. Rebmann among others. Also noted is a June 15 16 honor for Father Marositz at St. Joseph's and youths invited to the Ohio District Leadership Encounter School. Private Marvin L. Smith serves in Bien Hoa Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic.
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Monroeville
Congregational Community United Church of Christ
Trinity Lutheran Church
Zion Episcopal Church
Juanita Leiby
Monroeville High School
Norman L. Litzner
Leiby
Max Watkins
Rudy Smith
Melvin Artemus
George’ Ebright
Urban Banker
Lanny Gilbert
Marc South
Thomas L. Shheidler
Melvin Schug
Edward A. Rebmann
Joseph Marositz
Sacred Heart Seminary
Shelby
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Marositz
St. Joseph’s
Church Council of
Jeff Eby
Charles L. Eby
Vicki Ebright
George L. Ebright
Ohio
Columbus
Vietnam
Marvin L. Smith
Harriet Garrett
Gallup Avenue
Norwalk
Louis W. Smith
New London
Bien Hoa
United States Army
Pvt
Smith
Community events and commencements listed across Norwalk area
Tonight the Bronson Norwalk Conservation League hosts a fish fry at the clubhouse with the 59ers of First Baptist. Sunday Berlin Heights hosts two commencements at Berlin Heights High School and Monroeville Elementary, then Berlin Heights High School in the evening. Monday features St John the Baptist Discussion Group potluck, Firelands Business and Professional Women's Club at Leed's Restaurant, Carry-On Discussion Club picnic, Norwalk High Booster Club at Recreation Center, Amvers American Legion Hall, Norwalk Trim Downs at Senior Center, and Reservation Auxiliary at the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Dan Crawford
Old State Rd
Berlin Heights
Berlin Heights High School
Monroeville
St. John the Baptist
Robert Bleile
Firelands Business and Professional Women
Leed’s
Ruth Hafner
Norwalk High Booster Club
Amvers
Library Lady to Be Honored Upon Retirement in Wakeman
Alice Watson, Wakeman Community Library's longtime librarian and only paid staffer, retires at 69 after 41 years of service begun in 1958. She overseen a surge in daily circulation, moved the library to a new building, and started the school library program. An open house Sunday honors her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Sprowls
Wakeman
Wakeman Community Library
Alice Watson
Mrs. Watson
Mrs. Peabody
Watson
Masonic Temple
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Mike Conklin
Mike Helmstetter
Hal Farr
Steve Rahrig
Weight Recorder
Sandusky
Ruth Smith
Neill Hart
Bellevue
Robert Black
Towne Tavern
Charles E. Frohman
Pathfinders
Library World
M’roeville Church News
Bible School
OF Fathers Day Cards
SN Gift Shop
Bronson - Norwalk Conservation League Fish Fry
Ramco Aluminum
Kamco Aluminum Products
Lasch IS the
Spras Prague
Lasch Exo Furniture
Monroe St
Monroeville, Ohio
Home Savings and Loan NO
E. Main ST
Norwalk, Ohio
Ballreich
Ohio Ave
Tiffin
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