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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1954
Page
18
Michigan and Ohio relatives gathered for the Brandau and Schroeder family reunions at Linwood Park and Huron Park. Events included picnics, games, and entertainment. Several births marriages and anniversaries were noted, with officers elected for the coming year and plans announced for the next gatherings.
After nine years of campaigning Ray Witbeck of South Amherst led Amherst Lions to abandon the planned auction of a Morgan stallion Neptune. The session featured a show horse display, a surprise visit by District 13E Governor Carl Yingling, and the Lions’ new motto We Serve. The club’s annual picnic is set for August 19 at Michael’s Locust Grove.
AMHERST The Board of Public Affairs received the long awaited Amherst electric generating plant survey report by Kuhner of Floyd Browne and Associates at a regular session. The unbinaser report will be discussed by BPA members and council in a joint session before a public meeting to be announced later. The Amherst Jaycees won second place at the state meeting for their Jaycee Teenage Road-eo project.
During the meeting Henry Gordon superintendent of the plant was authorized to enlarge the wairage hire any needed help and obtain materials for the work.
Eleven of twelve couples in the Amherst Farm Bureau Group A attended a Sunday picnic at Ralph Albright home followed by group photos to be shown at Lorain County Fair. Next meeting set for Paul Portman home. most long-standing member Mrs John Miller has rarely missed meetings since 1936.
Alma Bauer, third grade teacher at Powers Elementary, is an accomplished musician and church organist. Born in New York, she moved to Amherst at ten, graduated from the local high school, studied at Kent and Western Reserve, and completed Baldwin Wallace summer work. She has taught at Brownhelm and Amherst, totaling 13 years at Brownhelm and six at Amherst. She enjoys traveling to the Southwest, Grand Canyon, Old Mexico, and Florida, planning a Smoky Mountains trip this summer. Married to Arthur Bauer, they live at 581 Park Ave with son James and two grandchildren. She belongs to the Methodist Church, educational clubs, and the Lorain County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Mrs. Alfred E. Jones entertained with a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Kenneth Jones at 109 Kenwood St. Prizes went to Mrs. Earl Jones. other guests included Mrs. Robert Oetzel, Mrs. Jack Griffin, and many South Amherst residents. A dessert luncheon followed with tiny baby bonnets as favors.
In South Amherst the union service of St. John and Henrietta Evangelical and Reformed Churches was led by Rev. Dewees Singley at Linwood Park. Music by Henrietta men’s quartet and Ilowe ensemble, followed by a tureen dinner, games, balloon fun for children, and a planned men’s ball game.
Suburban events list a Gleaner ice cream social in Grafton on church lawn with buffet supper. Fitchville Grange meets at Fitchville Schoolhouse, trustees gather at town hall, and Rotary Club in New London hosts noon meeting. Card party in Ridgeville. Girl Scouts meet at New London school grounds cabin.
Ray Witbeck, a noted contest rider, gained fame with Nep as Reserve Champions of the Central Ohio and Ohio Western Horse Associations in 1953. He previously won the stake bend event at Ascot Park Akron in 1946 among 50 riders, and endured injuries while hitting his stride. A rescue stunt with a rider on loan to impress a lady adds a curious note to his riding career.
Winners in the Grange safety poster contest named five to nine year olds Christian Barnes first and Cathleen Childress honorable mention in the 10 to 14 year group Dale Jones first and Sherrill McLoda honorable mention. Judges were Mrs E E Foster and Ruth Herrmann. Eleanor Wilttenbrook led the program with a roll call Armchair Variation.
Members of the Women's Guild of St. John's report that Eaton and Hickory Tree churches will join for a Linwood Park breakfast lunch and supper to support a tureen at the Lorain County Fair. The fair committee meets August 9 at Oberlin Grange with Mrs. Alexander in charge of the business portion. Mrs Pomona booth activity set for August 27.
SOUTH AMHERST One hundred fifty persons attended the annual Methodist Sunday School picnic at Linwood Park Saturday. Games and contests with prizes and swimming preceded a tureen at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Dale Riggs led prayer before supper. Mrs. E. M. Hyatt was honored for her birthday with a group song and cake by Mrs. Almon Brockseiker. Contest committee included Mrs. Leroy Hasenpflug Miss Janet Farley and Mrs. Don Bryant. Dinner chairman was Mrs. Harold Allsop Sr with ice cream by Almorn Brockseiker and lemonade by Walter Elis. Vesper service after supper was canceled due to threatening storm.
A compiled list of church services in Amherst with pastors and schedules. St Josephs Catholic Masses at 7 20 and 9 31 a m plus 7 30 a m Holy Communion for Holy Name Society. First Evangelical United Brethren 9 20 Sunday school, 10 30 worship, 6 20 Youth Fellowship. Peters Evangelical and Reformed 9 30 Sunday school, 10 45 worship. Congregational 9 20 Sunday school. Faith Baptist 10 Sunday school, 11 worship, 7 30 Young People, 8 Evening service, 9 24 Sunday school. Faith Kapiiat tevol Lelind Howard 11 am worship, 7 // end of list with multiple garbled entries preserved as-is
Wives of the Awaliary Police and their children gathered at Lakeview Park Loram on a Wednesday morning for a Wiener roast. In the afternoon they attended a splash party at the Hole in the Wall. Attendees included Mrs Thomas Snuek Mrs Walter Makiuski Mrs Zigmont Zar itobelny Mrs John Vargo Mrs John Bomcevich and Mrs Robert Radke. The group’s regular meeting is set for next Wednesday evening at Mrs Frank Moesher's home 435 West Main St.
Amherst notices invite the Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Stone City Chapter to a tureen dinner at 6 20 pm Wednesday at the home of Mrs Emily Dean Barmard. Transportation should call Frances Battenhouse or House Schulz.
New York became the 14th state to mandate periodic inspections of motor vehicles, aiming to improve road safety and compliance with emissions standards across all registered cars and trucks.
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