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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1957

Page

21

Mrs. Wacker Named Head of Brighton School PTA

Mrs. Leon Wacker was elected president of the Brighton Elementary Parent-Teacher Association for the coming year at a Monday night meeting at the school. Officers include Mrs. Roy Greene Jr. as first vice president and Mrs. Dorothy Deveraux as second vice president. The group discussed Playground Surfacing with Wil Viat Murray moderating, and the treasury stood at 336.06 dollars. The PTA approved movie censorship and announced the Lorain County Council meeting for April 25.

Brighton Leon Wacker Brighton Elementary Parent-Teacher Association Roy Greene Jr Dorothy Deveraux Gordon Greene Helen Case Wil- Viat Murray Don Shays Bob Case Graydon Jewett Edna Mae Merrill Genevieve Wacker Jane Greene Albert Cohen Harry Crandall Robert Lee Lorain County

Easter plans and baptisms highlight Brighton church notices

Bright Sunday baptisms at Brighton Congregational Church include Vikke Simonson and Nelson Barnes with Rev. Albert Cohen presiding. Easter services, Good Friday observances, and sunrise worship details are listed along with local visits, guests, and school scholarship rankings for eighth grade students, noting names and families involved.

Brighton Brighton Congregational Church Vikke Simonson William Simonson Nelson Dennis Barnes Wendall Barnes Stanton Kough Gary Linda Freddie Albert Cohen Gordon Greene Clifford Patricia Methodist Church Robert Case Archie Case New London James Donahue Donahue Minnesota Wayne Smith Mary Katherine Baker Shirley Baker Richard Perkins Boyd Cooper Marcia and Laurie Wellington Robert Stentz Danny Stentz Leon Wacker Harold Gordon Harold Koons Sullivan Evelyn Badger Gary Badger Ronald Badger Carl Markley Jeanette Osburn West Salem William Gott Maxine Fenner William McKenzie Michigan Fenner Carl Suhr Florida Walter Lee Bowen Suhr Ernest Coultrip Robert Barr Ashland W. J J. W. Melick Union First Congregational Church Howard Crabtree First Methodist Church

Kent State to Sponsor Seven Summer Cultural Events

Kent State University will sponsor seven summer cultural events over four months beginning June 26 with violinist Tessy Spivakovsky. July 9 features Lawrence Spevak interview on Northeastern Ohio and Joe Withe Kent State players perform John Patrick's Lo and Behold. July 16 17 Kent State actors perform. July 18 pianist Jose Iturbi. July 19 Kent State Choir. July 30 Metropolitan Opera tenor Richard Tucker appears. Aug 6 Cleveland Summer Orchestra conducts. All but choir show at University Auditorium. choir at School of Kent State University auditorium.

Kent State University Archie E. Hendricks Special Act Tessy Spivakovsky Lawrence Spivak Meet the Press Ohio Joe Withine Kent State University Players John Patrick Jose Iturbi Richard Tucker Metropolitan Opera Cleveland Summer Orchestra Louis Lane University

Spencer League Sets Busy Baseball Season in Spencer

The Spencer Baseball League prepares for a busy season with district champions and trophy displays planned. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Draper and families, Linden Draper, and many from Wellington, Westlake, Elyria, and surrounding areas as Booster Week set for April 22 with managers Marvin Ingraham Lyle Stuart and Ralph Waltz.

Monor Spencer Clarence Dee Dean Westlake Flectric Glenn Perkins Wellington Barbara Drakes Jay Davidson Mary Gray Elyria Clare Draper Marvin Ingraham Lyle Fran D. J. Eibner Cis Stuart Brighton Ralph Waltz

Wellington PTA Elects New Officers

WellingtonPTA met at the school cafeteria electing Ernest Hartman as president with Mrs. Chamber Mosher as vice president and Mrs. Kenneth Jones as treasurer. Installation set for May 21. a talk by Howard Grennell of Lorain County Guidance Center discussed helping children grow to emotional maturity.

Wellington Ernest Hartman Associaon Chalmrer Mosher Kenneth Jones Charles Yahnke Dorothy Fox Frances Fisher Helen Moore

Elaine Merrill Chosen Brighton May Queen

Seventh grader Suzanne Elaine Merrill was chosen by Brighton Elementary School students to reign as May queen at the Spring festival on May 12. The 8th graders will crown her at 8 p.m. with attendants drawn from 18 seventh and eighth graders.

Brighton Suzanne Elaine Merrill Suzanne Howard C. Merrill Louise Matcham

Couples Club Plans Talk by Oberlin Professor

BRIGHTON The Couples Club will hear Dr Harold Fildey of Oberlin Graduate School of Theology at the next meeting. Officers will be elected at Sunday's Women's Society of Christian Service session. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Allen Harrison.

Brighton Christian Educa Joyce Wilburtion Browand Ober- Election Serlin Wom Allen Harrison En’s Society of Christian Service Leon Wacker Methodist Church Robert Stentz Day Gordon Greene Howard Merrill Betty Lasky Paul Fortney Thomas Lamphere H. C. Merrill H. J. Donahue Donald Durham Ways and Means Harold Fildey Oberlin Graduate School of Theology

Brighton 4-H and Silver Thimbles Elect Leaders

The Brighton Silver Thimbles 4 H Club elected Barbara Sugas i recreation leader at the April 10 meeting at the school. Alberta Barnes reported on a Cleveland conference for junior leaders. Twenty one girls are enrolled. Eva Reed led singing with a family night supper at Congregational Church. Dinner committee members listed. The Boys 4 H Club met Friday at the school with Leonard Ewell as president and Phillip Jewett as vice president. Ellen Gemmell secretary and Tom Lugaski treasurer. Next meeting April 26 at Earl Betts home to discuss projects.

Brighton Barbara Sugas Brighton Silver Thimbles Alberta Barnes Cleveland Eva Reed Congregational Church Austin Ewell A. K., Baird Jessie Moore C. O. Goss Marie Fehlan Leonard Ewell Phillip Jewett Ellen Gemmell Tom Lugaski Earl Betts

Hamlin Womans Relief Corps To Hold Tea

Wellington Hamlin Womans Relief Corps met at GAR Memorial hall with 15 members present. Due to sickness and Holy Week several officers were absent. A tea is planned for Apr 30 at 7 p.m. Rugs and dish towels arrived for sale at the next meeting. Decoration Day plans to be discussed May 7 at 8 p.m.

Wellington Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps Gar Memorial Hall Violet Naylor Belle Carlyle Gladys Lindsey Anna Sorensen Ruby Duff Olive Butler Logan

Wellington Easter Services and Sunrise Breakfast

Wellington churches present Easter programs across denominations. Special music and sermons mark Easter sunrise at multiple parks and church sites, with Sunday schools, youth groups, Loyalty Campaign briefings, and post service breakfasts.

Wellington Charles R. Lee Sic Pilgrim Fellowship

Quilt Club Meets in Penfield To Host May Events

Penfield Quilt Club met at Penfield Society hall all day Tuesday with Mrs. Homer Sooy hosting lunch. The group plans a May 1 meeting at the hall and aims to enlarge enrollment. The Penfield Dresden Unit of the National Needlecraft Guild met Tuesday night with five members. they will host neighboring Needlepoint Units May 21 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Rollin led decor for Easter themed lunch.

Penfield Penfield Quilt Club Penfield Society Hall Homer Sooy Penfield Dresden National Needlecraft Guild Warren Rollin Society Hall

Brighton Elementary grows hope with greenhouse project

Brightons elementary classes celebrate a greenhouse unit built by teachers Mrs Ewell and Mrs Murray with students planning a garden-to-be. The project includes a playhouse in fall and a home-study course, funded by parents and tied to Kent State education.

Brighton Mary Ewell Russell Lucille) Murray Patty Green C-T Lucille Murray Ters Ewell Murray Sible Er Association Pratt Kans Murlcourse Kent State University Jay Douglas David Bruce Kent Ten Ashwie Land College Oglass Greiggs Rd Rochester

First Baptist Church Women Attend Missionary Meeting

Wellington women from the First Baptist Church joined the Hebron Association Baptist Missionary session at Penfield Junction Tuesday. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Manning Mrs. Howard Young Mrs. Nellie Luce Mrs. Richard Jensen Mrs. Myron Boise Mrs. Lillie Jackson and Miss Ruth Hege.

Wellington First Baptist Church Hebron Association Penfield Junction Roy Manning Howard Young Nellie Luce Richard Jensen Myron Boise Lillie Jackson Ruth Hege

Sorosis Club Members Discuss Cleveland Convention

WELLINGTON Members of Abbie K Hand Circle of King’s Daughters met with Mrs Curtis E Truman for the April session. Easter devotionals were led by Mrs Ralph Puder. The spring convention in Cleveland on May 2 was discussed with several members planning to attend. The usual business was completed. Hostess list includes Mrs Arthur Furnish Mrs C J Seeley Mrs Roy Manning Mrs Fred Abbott and Mrs Stella Philippott. Mrs C E Baum to host Monday evening May 20.

Wellington Abbie K. Hand King's Daughters Curtis E. Truman Ralph Puder King’s Daughters Cleveland Arthur Furnish C. J. Seeley Roy Manning Fred Abbott

Beach Shells Talk Display Presented To Club

Beach shells collected by Mrs. R P MacDermott were displayed and explained at a Sorosis club meeting hosted by Mrs C V Lashley on South Main Street. Rachel Garson's The Edge of the Sea was used as a basis.

Wellington R. P. MacDermott Sorosis Club C. V. Lashley South Main St Rachel Garson C. E. Baum Federated Women’s Welling Clubs Iton Business and Cincinnati Women's Club Oberlin Inn Herrick Audi Torium C. E Brough Oberlin Baum L. W. Baker Alaska W. N. Gallatin Beatrice Preston Eva Hughes

Local committee names new members and contact

Harold Rabung serves as committee chairman with Stanley Cole Dallas Peden Russell Fitch and Ray Boone as members for News And Delivery Mrs Ruth Broswik Akins Rd Phone Belmont 6 6278.

Harold Rabung Stanley Cole Dallas Peden Russell Fitch Ray Boone Ruth Broswik Akins Belmont

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