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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1957

Page

5

Budget Center for the Sightless Elects Staff and Approves 1958 Budget

The newly elected trustees of the Center for the Sightless Inc approved a 1958 budget of 13 680, with S N Black retaining the presidency and L P Tufford, Lester Ries, R S Minger, and Douglas Denton named to officer posts. The meeting covered savings against prior approvals, a Third Street alley petition, and progress toward a Lorain School Board class for blind children. Robert Choate outlined a handicapped sub contract program to create local work opportunities, while Easter baskets for blind clients were prepared by Girl Scout troops. The next trustees meeting is May 16.

The Center For the Sightless, Inc S. N. Black Elyria L. P. Tufford Lester Ries Oberlin R. S. Minger Douglas Denton Avon Lake Community Fund Third Street Lorain County Girl Scout

Elyria YWCA Delegation Set for Chicago Conference

Elyria YWCA will send seven delegates to the Central Region Conference in Chicago April 26 28 with Mrs Robert Choate Mrs Ted Prindle and Mrs William Grant as board delegates Miss Nancy Dyck Miss Jo Daugherty and Mrs Helen Mulholland as staff delegates and Miss Dorothy McConnell banquet speaker. The event themed The YWCA Makes a World of Difference will be held at Falmer House and feature Sanford Splender as keynote. The gathering aims to craft action plans for women and girls to be presented at the 1958 National Triennial Convention in St Louis Missouri.

Young Women’s Christian Association of Elyria The Ywca of the United States Chicago Robert Choate Ted Prindle William Grant John J. Bratton Inter-Club Council Nancy Dyck Jo Daugherty Helen Mulholland YWCA Falmer House Sanford Splender Jewish Community Center Division National Jewish Welfare Board Dorothy McConnell Ywca of U.S.A Silace Reid Barnes Uss.a Mm St. Louis

Dear Abby Parents Are A Team Don’t Decide Alone

Dear Abby offers guidance on parenting a 15 year old daughter involved with a high school romance and a 19 year old narrator seeking work. The adviser urges parents to act as a united team, avoid secrets, and decide together what is best for their daughter.

Abby Eager

Girl Scout Troop 75 Meets for Skating and Dairying

The Troop 75 girls attend roller skating lessons at Roll Arena to earn roller skating badges. Jimae Tarry earned her Dairy badge and spoke on dairying. Three girls Sharon Gargas Elaine Polutnik and Maria Kakas were invested. Four girls learned flag folding from Mrs Wescott and Mrs Leonard. Marilyn Fabian was scribe.

Roll Arena Jimae Tarry Sharon Gargas Elaine Polutnik Maria Kakas Wescott

Avon Lake Firemen Plan Benefit Show for Rescue Truck

Avon Lake Firemen to stage a benefit at Avon Lake Theatre on May 9 at 8 p.m. Proceeds fund purchase of a village rescue truck. Emcee Joe Finan of KYW Chicago will anchor a program featuring Avon Lake High School band and choir, dancers, tap numbers, hula routines, and other performances. Tickets from firemen or at the theatre.

Avon Lake Avon Lake Firemen Avon Lake Theatre Joe Finan KYW Cleveland Avon Lake High School Henri Gabawski John Elliott Schaeffer Susan Wallace Kustine Fjeldstad Frances Sarady Bonnie Kensik Lynn Broughton Grace Barr Mary Louise Schaeffer Taar

Wakeman Legion selects Ewinehch as 689 Auxiliary representative

The Wakeman American Legion Auxiliary Post 689 names Miss Ewinehch daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Swicehart as their representative from a school faculty recommended group. First alternate is Ism Champney and second alternate is Susan Todd. All are Juniors and members of Honor Society Blue Club and band, with class officer roles. Swinehart also leads Pilgrim Youth Fellowship, sings in church choir, is in mixed chorus and girl ensemble, and has cheered for basketball and football for three years in high school.

Wakeman American Legion ‘Auxiliary Ewinehch Harry Swicehart Ism Champney Susan Todd Miss Swinehart Pilgrim Youth Fellowship Church ! Ce Semble Igh School

Acme Grange In Columbia Reports Upcoming Events

Fourteen Acme Grange members met at the town hall Tuesday. Announcements covered a series of events including Eaton Grange third and fourth degrees on April 24, rummage sale at Columbia Road Odd Fellows Hall on May 3, bake sale May 4, and a penny supper May 21 with table service. Next regular meeting is May 7 at 8:30 p.m. with a showing of The America Road from the Horseless Carriage to Era of Atomic Age. Refreshment committee named Mrs. Dan Salabak, Mrs. Earl Avins, and Mrs. Charles Lacey. Heny Cockerham and John Vaidean attended Eaton Grange Hall officers meeting Monday.

Columbia Acme Grange Town Hall Dan Salabak Earl Avins Charles Lacey Heny Cockerham John Vaidean Eaton Grange Hall Monlay

Dorcas Circles To Hold Meets

Avon Lake Mrs E Schutz 82275 Redwood Blvd will host Dorcas Circle 1 of the Presbyterian Church at her home Thursday at 8 30 p m Circle 2 will be entertained by Mrs E P Stover 3016 Walker Rd Bay Village Thursday at 8 30 p m

Avon Lake E. Schutz Redwood Blvd Dorcas Circle The Presbyterian Church E. P. Stover Walker Rd Bay Village

Three Elyria youths admit to multiple burglaries

Three teens aged 16 and 17 confessed to breaking into John s Grocery and Leimbach s Service Station and Coe s station, stealing cash and cigarettes, opening vending machines, and taking several cars for rides. The trio, now in juvenile court, were apprehended after a 16 year old was found in Jeffersonville Indiana with a minor girl.

Elyria Michael Ondreyco Jeffersonville Ind Johnson Rt. 24 Shefield Burns Rd Leimbach Rt. 58 Robert Coe Rt. 76 Chestnut Ridge Leimba Philadelphia

Sixty Three Join Church In Avon Lake

Sixty three persons were received into First Congregational Church Thursday evening during a candlelight Communion service led by Rev. Paul J. Folino.

Avon Lake First Congregational Church Paul J. Folino

Suburban Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Monday listings show Eaton Hi Neighbor Club meeting with Mrs. Bistline on Durkee Rd. and several group gatherings in New London Belden Farm Bureau and CLSC sessions, plus Rotary and Business and Professional Women events. Tuesday features banquets, Grange gatherings, lodge meetings, tea anniversary, and various community group activities across New London Ridgeville South Amherst and Penfield.

Birmingham VFW Belden Farm Bureau Counrl Norman Giese New London Rotary Club CLSC South Amherst Garden Club William Griffen St. John Church

Sheriff to Start First in Series of Meetings

Lorain County Sheriff Vernon Smith will begin a series of open meetings in Columbia Township on April 7 to review department policies. Time and place to be announced. he stressed the session is nonpartisan and open to all residents, with a question and answer period after.

Columbia Lorain County Vernon Smith Columbia Township

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