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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1961

Page

8

Water sale debated outside village limits in Sheffield

Sheffield Village council backed a public affairs board move to sell village water outside the community. Only one Avon home would be affected, with a 10 percent rate increase proposed. Residents questioned the fairness, while the board said the rate is reasonable and no city contract restricts resale.

Harry P. Wiseman Sheffield Board of Public Affairs Avon BPA Walter Carlin Ruth Potter Cartin Phillip DeChain Howard Bliss EPA Potter Corts State Highway Department Nickel Plate Railroad Norfolk and Western Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Wenead Aba Cornell Sheffield Lake Soitor Hing Carl Roberts Linda Lane

Valley City Lions Name Committee Leaders For 1961 62

Valley City Lions Club votes 1961 62 committee heads led by President James Frisk and trustee Mapes. The session outlines fair grounds plans, park center, and two bond issues to fund a new 86 acre park and youth center near Buckeye High School. Plans include a 4 600 electrical upgrade at the fair, a 2 500 seat grandstand, 100 acre parking, and a 1 million dollar cultural center aimed to attract industry.

Valley City Paul Fair Grounds Jones Phoenix James Frisk Pairview Park Hospital Vandeveer Mapes Medina County Fair Board Ers Aft Evalua Richard Wachiel Walter Wolfe Charles Mossford Sam Dianiska Fred Mack Charles Dennison Nick Lawrence Chester W. Kemrite Henry Deutschlander Willis Kenyon W. W. Hilty Lion Tanner Arthur Gienke Tom Dallas Ronald Parfitt Garrett Koopman Robert Steingass Donald Schumaker Gilbert Calta Earl Geschwilm Charles Stout York General Fund Buckeye High School County of Medina Imling Boylis Lawrence Welk

Ex Chief Paul Pikey medical reports studied by board

AMHERST The long missing Strong Bennett medical report on ex Police Chief Paul Pikey reached the Police Pension Board. Board Secretary Freed Vores says he gave it to Chair Robert Meske who will supervise study before public release.

Amherst Strong-Bennett Paul Pikey Freed Vores Elyria Robert Meske Meske Pikey Pike Strong Bennett Cleveland Clinic M. (. Kolezun Walter Wagner Meshe Tikey Saturnsy Army Record Center St. Louis Portage

Oberlin Board Hires Teacher and Three Uncertified Employees

Oberlin Board of Education hired one teacher and three uncertified employees. Cynthia Tjaden of Osage Iowa will teach third grade at Prospect School. Elanore Clapp and Paul Streator were named manager and high school custodian respectively, with George Ros hired as school bus driver. Coaches’ salaries range from 400 to 1200 dollars and extracurricular pay from 150 to 300 dollars.

Oberlin Board of Education Cynthia Tjaden Osage Towa Prospect School Iowa State Teachers’ College Evansdale Town Elanore Clapp Northnecy SL Paul Streator George Ros South Main St Tne

Oberlin Sam Cannon Stars in East Lorain St. Derby

Oberlin’s Lawson’s nine, led by Sam Cannon and Sam’s confident coach Eastin, clinched a state Class G title with a 17-0 record. The team features 11-year-olds Billy Hodge Bruce Cannon Billy Lemley Darrell West Ralph Holloway and others, with trophy on display at Lawson’s Men’s Store.

Ted Wood Bill Lemley Lemsey Lawson Bob Oberlin Sam Cannon East Lorain St Lemley Dank Eastin Eastin LaPorte Dave Hiesser Elyria Uteugnis Sam Law South Main St Johnson East Akron Law Trill Son Oberlin Sammy Gaines Terry Eastin

Sullivan Mothers Club Meeting Names for Counties in State

The Sullivan Mothers Club at Pennsylvania State University in University Park will meet at 7:30 pm in the elementary school on campus. Mothers with children entering kindergarten this year are invited to attend as new dormitories are named for the counties of the state.

University Park UPI Sullivan Penn- Mothers Club

Brighton Trustees Seek Crossing Repair at Jones Road

Brighton Township trustees approve installing a 40 foot culvert at the New Yorklof Jones Rd crossing. The crossing is described as trough and hazardous and will be cleared of trees roots and brush by the Brighton maintainer. Violations of the new zoning code remain, with prosecutions to follow.

Brighton Aft Township William Ziegler New Yorklof Jones Rd Central Lorain County Commissioners Zeigler Quarry Rd Brighton Township

Erie County Names Family Living Awards

Erie County Fair announces 10 Family Living awards in multiple divisions. Winners include Theresa Hemminger, Nancy Cline, Sharon Hewitt for child development. Linda Baxter and Martha Weisz for junior home furnishings. Nancy Cline and Shay Vickery for senior home furnishings. Alive Sargeant and Bonita Wensink among top home furnishings honorees. Valerie Dixon and Linda Lehmenk win Home Nursing and First Aid respectively.

Sandusky Theresa Hemminger Mousins Nancy Cline Birmingham Clover Clovers Sharon Hewitt Go. Getters Linda Baxter Jaronettes Martha Weisz Marsha Klaiber Lazy Susans Clover Clovers Ihay Vickery Alive Sargeant Bonita Wensink Barbara Parisa Jacalyn Schaffer Joann Koelsch Lucky Ladies Marcia Westcott

Prayer Day Set for Sept 2 in Grafton

Grafton officials report the Methodist Church official board met led by Rev. Donald Newland. Proposals include aid to Kent State University Wesley Foundation enlarging the kitchen and a membership drive on Oct. 1. A new electronic organ was approved for purchase. Prayer Day is Sept 2 and Methodist Youth Retreats will take place at Findley State Park this week.

Grafton The Methodist Church Donald Newland Kent State University Wesley Foundation Newland Findley State Park Wellington Eader Wi

Wellington Store Sold to Ollies Coffee Shop Owners

Ollie Witham and wife take over 133 East Herrick Ave in Wellington from E B Caywood and rename the shop Ollies Coffee Shop They plan permanent residence in Wellington Withams previously ran a Newark tavern and own several taverns. Caywood continues sign painting in Wellington and held local business roles.

Wellington Caywood East Herrick Ave Ollie Witham Ollie Withams E. B. Caywood Newark Witham Witham Joach Caywood

Wakeman Council Approves Lights Crosswalks and Parking

Wakeman village council last night approved four street lights for Wakeman Curve and authorized painting crosswalks near Western Reserve School. They also planned parallel parking lines on Route 60 in front of the school and considered zoning changes along with a junkyard protest by Berlin Street residents. Mayor John Burke praised police and fire departments while trustees discussed a fire department utilities upgrade and a 750 foot bury depth note.

Western Reserve Rt. 60 Berlin St Coun Wakeman Township Ganine Commis Sie Pimc Vy Uree John Burke Sion Ohio

Avon Lake Bus Talks Stall Over Greyhound Schedule

Avon Lake officials clash with Eastern Greyhound over proposed Lorain to Cleveland runs. Council debates two added runs while PUCO approval looms and riders press for a decision, with a next meeting to table action pending patronage evidence.

Avon Lake Eastern Greyhound Bus Co Lorain Cleveland Transportation Committee Evelyn D. Fisher Daniel D. Halliday Eastern Greyhound Halliday Greyhound Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Ruth Day Jaced PUCO Virginia Riffel Trudy Fisher Bay Village CTS James Resar Resar Spearheads Jonn Pickens Avon Lakes

Municipal Court News Violations Reported At Avon Lake

Kathryn Knipp 33 of 728 West Judith Kostu 29 109 Englewood 32nd St failed to control auto Dr Avon Lake speeding $19 Carolyn Ault 21 126 Oberlin Ave failed to yield right of way 315 Dale Fisher 20 1919 Ork Theodore Mihuta 18 5411 dale Ave speeding 315 Long Brook Dr speeding 40 Yeense suspended 60 days

Kathryn Knipp Judith Kostu Englewood 32Nd St Avon Lake Carolyn Ault Oberlin Ave Dale Fisher Ork

VFW Auxiliary Meets Tonight In Valley City

Valley City VFW Post 5363 Ladies Auxiliary holds a business meeting at the post rooms Tuesday at 8 p.m. The date change avoids Street Fair Week conflicts and final plans are set for the coney island stand.

Valley City VFW Post Rooms Coney Island

Ridge Line Aggies 4 H Books Due at Next Meeting

Ridge Line Aggies 4 H Club members must turn in project books at the next meeting Faday. Fair tickets were distributed at the Senior 4H Center meeting. Demonstrations were given by Rodger Bemis Robert Cook and John Enizak with Frank Stang serving as club advisor.

Ridge Line Aggies Rodger Bemis Robert Cook John Enizak Frank Stang

Boosters 1961 Sale Set for Sept 2 at High School

The Black River Athletic Boosters Club will sponsor an annual community sale September 2 at 10 a.m. on the high school grounds. Proceeds will retire bleacher notes and fund a new football field. Items offered include farm machinery livestock household goods antiques produce and baked goods. Contacts include Lawrence Walkden Adrian Dalgleish Francis Stuart and others. Auctioneers are Fens termaker Rumbaugh Richard and Krantz.

Sullivan Black River Athletic Boosters Club Lawrence Walkden Adrian Dalgleish Francis Stuart Spencer Richard Hawiey Lawrence Wandell Arthur Stevenson Frank Sooy Homerville Charles Hawley Stanton Sprinkle Huntington John Fenstermaker Roger Rumbaugh James Richard Walter Krantz

Brighton Girl Wins First at Style Review For Ohio State Fair

Donna Day of Brighton 4H Club earned first place at a recent style review and may display her complete costume project at the Ohio State Fair on August 24. Four other club members also placed in the event and the group’s community projects included items for the Town Hall and a $5 contribution to the Southern Lorain County Hospital Fund.

Brighton Donna Day Miss Day Pat Goodwin Marilyn Case Mary Beth Greene Pat Greene Floral Hall Lorain County Fairgrounds Findley Park Southern Lorain County

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