Beards and Water Frolic Highlight Frontier Week Events
Beards won judging on the town hall bandstand with Jim Cromby first and Frank Hamilton second. Water spray battles between Amherst and Black River firemen on South Main St ended in a 66 tie. A planned beard versus non beard tug of war lacked enough bearded participants. Park Ave hosted a record hop with DJ Bud Garland and dancer prize winners Jean Cole and Tom Sofia. Ice cream social on the town hall lawn planned with Lorain and Elyria SPEBSQSA groups and Mary Edwards as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hamilton
Amherst
Black River
South Main St
Park Ave
Church St
Bud Garland
Howard Baker
Jean Cole
Tom Sofia
Bud Coleman
Sheila Waldeck
Pat Kopronica
Amherst Frontier Week
Donna Bellino
Town Hall
Lorain
Elyria
of Spebsqsa
Mary Edwards
Peg O' My Heart Charms Huron Playhouse Cast
Elinor Epstein stars in Peg O My Heart at Huron Playhouse with strong supporting cast led by Ron O Leary Bruce Wagner Gretchen Schercer and Elsa Crouse The production directed by Dr Donald C Kleckner runs through Saturday with 9 pm DST curtain and next week features Bowling Green State University Players presenting the Matchmaker The Playhouse also plans a two day Rumpelstiltskin matinee next Thursday and Friday at 3 pm DST No reservations needed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayle Rodgers Huron
Elinor Epstein
Peg O' My
Huron Playhouse
Miss Epstein
Peg
Edly
Trish Garl
Ron O'Leary
Alaric
Bruce Wagner
Jerry
Gretchen Schercer
Ways
Bowling Green State University
Thornton Wilder
Jan Borgia
Bay Village
Playhouse
Wll
Street Fund In Bed No Help In Sight Amherst Council Told
Amherst officials heard there is no money in the street fund to cover needed repairs with only 7000 left in the general fund and the street department already in the red. Parking meter revenue is down and police pay and budget cuts were discussed to prevent further deficits. A meeting Aug 18 will address roads with Thomas Allotment and Aug 19 with the mayor and park commission. Leroy Kubuske presented a 49 star flag to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Council
Bob Cusick
Amherst
Robert Renouard
Renouard
Sam Wettrich
Henry Kane
Wettrich
Council
Thomas Allotment
Kane
Park Commission
Leroy Kubuske
American Legion Memorial Squad
Fire Destroys Car of Wellington Man
Wellington sees Ray Klan’s un insured car burn at his Peck Wadsworth Road home around 5 30 pm. Fire Chief William Weber cites a short circuit in wiring as the probable cause with $300 in damage. Auxiliary plans hospital rummage sale for Sept 26 at the Legion home and reports from delegates to the state convention. Mete N Ete Club reports smitting crochet and needlework with birthdays plus a picnic plan for Aug 16. Keapp St hospital patient William Knapp, 32, injured on a sewer job, remains at Allen Hospital with a deep gash from a temple injury.
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Wellington
Dorothy McMillan
Floyd
Cladwick
Clayton Beal
Stanley Gibbins
Maurine
Elyria
Hobby Club
Findley
Penfield Road
Keapp
William Knapp
Taylor S
Wellington’ Street
Allen Hospital
Oberlin
Knapp
Taylor St
Berlin Schools Pick Executive Head Amid Hiring Discussion
Berlin boards consider appointing Joseph Hurley as executive head of Berlin schools. Hurley asked to delay decision to consult present employer before final contract, with a one year kindergarten placement and likely library housing discussed. Board expected to decide at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Housea
Board of Education
Sandergarten
Joseph Hurley
Pleasant Hill
Thei
Dergarten
Hurley
Theadav
Rochester Garden Circle Plans Picnic at Findley Park
The Rochester Garden Circle will host a picnic at Findley Park on August 12. The school board explored bus replacement bids and staff changes, hiring Neale R. Cranston and Gordon L. Barnes for junior high and social studies roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huchester
Rochester Garden Circle
Findley Park
Neale R. Cranston
Put-In-Bay
Cranston
Wakeman
Ashland College
Gordon L. Barnes
Royden Garland
Norwalk
To State University
Columbia GOP Women Adopt Constitution
Columbia Republican Women adopt a constitution and bylaws at a Coffee Break meeting. Lorain County Sheriff Vernon Smith spoke. the group is affiliated with the state Republican Women’s Clubs. Next meeting set for Sept 1 at 15100 East River Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Karl Kaley
Lorain County Republican Executive Committee
Columbia Republican Wastes Club
State Federation of Republican Women's Clubs
Lorain County
Vernon Smith
He Marge Salt
East River Rd
Sheffield Lake Councilman Recovers After Surgery
Councilman Gerald Spradlin is recuperating at St Joseph Hospital Lorain after Monday back injury surgery. Doctors expect a 10 day to two week confinement as he recovers from the two year old injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Lake
Gerald Spradlin
St. Joseph Hospital
Lorain
Norwalk Increases Water and Sewer Rates
Norwalk city council on third reading approved higher water and sewer rental rates to take effect October 1. The change raises minimum combined charges by 30 cents per quarter for about 1,100 customers and increases bills for about 25 percent with higher consumption. A single bill will replace separate water and sewer charges, tied to water usage. The council also approved placing a $597,000 bond issue on the November ballot to fund the third phase of storm and sanitary sewer improvements. Emergency measures include funding for water and sewer extensions on Milan Avenue for Norwalk Truck Lines and Ohio Fuel Gas Co, and a $12,000 motor vehicle fund appropriation shared with county for street resurfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Milan Ave
Norwalk Truck Lines Inc
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
All Hands Safe Aboard Phoenix After Coast Guard Find
Oberlin family aboard the 36 foot sloop Phoenix were found safe in Kelley’s Island Harbor. Bronson Clark 41 his wife and four daughters were reported overdue by his brother Sheldon Independence attorney. They had been cruising toward Vermilion from Mackinac Island and decided to lay over due to high lake winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Phoenix
Coast Guard
Kelsey’s Island Harbor
Bronson P. Clark
Clark
Sheldon
Independence
Bronson Clark
Community Development Inc
Vermilion
Mackinac Island
Mich
Georman Bay
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Ning
Jim Cromby
Ray Klan
Peck- Wadsworth Rd
Board OK
Cena Croom
Walter Meloy
Walter Marshall
Marshall
Gary
Donald Goodman
Mary Storrow
Craig
Hosses Prij
Terry
Alice
Mylander
Detroit
Joe Wolf
Youngstown
Farm Bureau
Paul Jew
GOP
Meyer
Goldberg
Broadway
U.S
Canned Hom
Ige
Pkg
Golden Vale Oleo
Albro’s Dill
Spring Center
Nabisco
Okg
Hunt's Tomato Sauce
Brook
Lée
Ziv
Pascal Celery
Uw. 9
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