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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1947
Page
2
A letter from Mrs. Carl B. Clough, formerly of Amherst Township, describes life near DeFuniak Springs, Florida. She and her husband live on Highway 83, own 3 acres, and praise the climate, water, crops, fishing, and friendly people as reasons Florida is ideal for retirement.
Community events list in North Olmsted Avon Lake and nearby towns with evening gatherings. Kiwanis and Boy Scouts meet in North Olmsted, a Wheels Club session, a Literature Group at the library, and a church movie night Sunday. Grafton volunteers plan plaque program. patrols host safety night.
A garbled notice lists names including Bob Peller and Betty Rutwel Sweener with references to a March event. It mentions Robert Lewis Netes and others in connection with a high adventure themed gathering. The legibility is poor but implies a scheduled performance or dinner concert.
In Jerusalem a Jewish shop owner named Abraham Calen from Tel Aviv was stabbed with a sharp object by an Arab mob in Jaffa as he inspected a story there. Separately, military police near the Tel Aviv Daffa border zone fatally wounded an Arab who did not obey a halt order.
Avon Lake council authorized bidding for a sidewalk on the east side of Avon Belden road toward Grove land road. The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co asked to renew a pole on Norman Avenue and install new poles for street lights at several Inwood and South Drive positions. A night attendant position was created at the Water Works plant. Community notices include residents visiting Indian Lake, a family gathering in Morris Town and local travel plans.
Kenneth and Michael Weldon return home after a week visiting relatives in Wellington and La Grange. Dr. and Mrs. Ackerman of Elyria with guests Mrs. Sherwin and four daughters of Champaign, Hr., plus Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Eschtruth and family, enjoyed a picnic at the Eschtruth home. Arthur Clewell of East Cleveland visited Mrs. Gillian Taft. Rupples Klub picnic at Cascade Park for Vincent Methodist church drew large turnout. children rode amusements while men played horseshoes. supper followed.
Wellington residents viewed the newly purchased resuscillator, funded by a community subscription, in Litman’s window under Wellington Fire Department supervision. The rest of the column notes local social events, club meetings postponed, church circle activities, hospital updates, and a wedding in Wallingford involving area residents.
Coach Russ Kepler at Wellington high school began football practice on Wednesday. He sent 72 letters to prospects on August 20, with about 50 expected to try out. New assistant coach Gilbert Sheilhouse joins the staff. A Ladies Relief Corps group met with Mrs Margery Cowles and served refreshments. Many local notices, travel plans, and school notes follow.
The event featured songs by the Brighton Girls Quintette with Harold Perry speaking on county aid to veterans. Allen Dudley played piano as visiting guests enjoyed card playing and dancing. Mrs. Timetways Winder and Mrs. Sidney Hemenway won the cookie contest and will enter Pomona Grange after Wellington Grange music night. Next Grange traveling is August 27.
Valley City hosts the 41st Moehle reunion at the school house with eight members attending. Officers for the coming year are president Howard Arnold, vice president Benil Muniz, and secretary treasurer Wilbur Moehle. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Arick attended the National Association of Postmasters Convention in Columbus. An amateur program is planned for Saturday afternoon August 23 during the street fair. contact Don Parfitt or Cliff Arick to enter. Other brief items note Barbara Arnold visiting her grandparents, Sandra Mellert with Carol Lian, and local families vacationing in Kennerdell and Medina areas.
Eight parsons die as a French Army plane crashes near Cercottes France. In Corpus Christi Texas three snakes die to a bobcat display. Viger killed snakes guarding three litters in Berea. Children in We Pel parade urged to meet at school house with pets. Maude Hauck hosts a placeblo club. Jennie Arick visits. Baner reunion at Zion Lutheran grounds. Kemrte and pine fly leave for two weeks. No church services the next two Sundays. Katherine Woodruff visiting Medina guest May Arnold. Donald Parfitt family guests of Wentling. Clarence Bramley and family week at Raber Michigan. Amos Stoskoff reunion held Sunday at Frederiksen property. Earl Arick attends double funeral in Youhastown.
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