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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

Page

19

County Speedway Prepares for Heavy Visiting Traffic

Northern Ohio Stock Car Racing officials expect a large influx of visiting drivers tonight and next Saturday and for the Labor Day 100. Dick Good and Jim Cushman, seasoned travelers, note many drivers intend a prior visit before paying entry. Ralph O Day of Columbus plans tonight, with Labor Day entries planned in lap segments. Qualifying starts at 4:30 p.m. and racing at 8 p.m.

Ohio Stock Car Racing Association Dick Good Mishawaka Ind Jim Cushman Columbus Toledo Good Nelson Ward Battle Creek Mach Cushman Nascar Ray Yost Ralph O'Day of Columbus

Age Versus Youth In National Doubles Showdown

Chestnut Hill matches pit veteran du Pont Varner against unseeded Hard Turner in a women’s doubles clash. The men’s program features Mulloy Mark versus Bond Dell with Sutter brothers facing Hoffman and Hester Jr in senior action at Longwood.

Chestnut Hill Mass UPI Longwood Cricket Club Isions U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Margaret Osborne du Pont Margaret Varner Darlene Hard Montebello Calif Lesley Turner Australia du Pont-Varner Wilmington Del Chicago Miss Hard Gardner Mulloy Bob Mark Bill Bond la Jolla Don Dell Bethesda Chiff Sutter Greenwich

Royals Add 3 Jackson Miss Only One Upset Marked Friday

Cin Cincinnati Royals of the National Basketball Association lost after three rookies joined training camp in Vista California. Janet Hopps of Seattle suffered a knee injury at camp while Edda Buding and Yola Ramirez achieved wins for their respective teams as upset bids unfolded in a crowded field.

Jones Seeking 19th Straight Victory At Madison Square Garden

Doug Jones, New York light heavyweight contender, is a 13-5 favorite to beat Von Clay of Philadelphia for the third time tonight at Madison Square Garden in his 19th straight win. Their two recent bouts at St Nicholas Arena were close. tonight they fight as heavyweights. Clay has a 15-4-2 record with 12 knockouts and was stopped only by Johnson.

New York Doug Jones von Clay Philadelphia Madison Square Garden St. Nicholas Arena Jones Clay Johnson

Bulldogs Open Exhi Season With Jamestown Dukes

The Meveland Bulldogs of the United Football League begin exhibition play tonight in Painesville at Riverside High School Stadium facing the Jamestown New York Dukes.

Cleveland UPI Meveland Bulldogs United Football League Jamestown New York Dukes Painesville Riverside High School

Sandusky Sailors take third and sixth in Thistle sailing

Ohio sailors finish in the top six at Racine in the National Thistle Sailing Championships. Jim Hendrikson of Sandusky places third with 2334 points, Ed Walsh of Campden tops the field with 243% points, and Bruce Goldsmith of Racine is runner up with 235% points. Jim Roberts of Sandusky finishes sixth with 213 points. Final race honors go to Peter Border of Milford, Conn, with L O Haupt of Cincinnati close behind.

Racine Wis UPI Jim Hendrikson Sandusky Ohio Ed Walsh Campden NUL Bruce Goldsmith Jim Roberts Peter Border Milford Conn L.O. Haupt Cincinnat Walsh Norman Cox Speedway Ind Bob de Rue Willard Frissel Cleveland

Cleveland Advances In NABF Event

Cleveland kept its 4-0 record as the NABF tournament moved to the fifth round in Altoona. Detroit was 3-1 after a 10-3 win over Altoona, Louisville beat Youngstown 4-0, and Cincinnati drew a fourth round bye with Pittsburgh eliminated by Cleveland 24-3.

Altoona UPI Cleveland National Amateur Baseball Federation Detroit Louisville Cincinnati Pittsburgh Youngstown Ohio

Oberlin Volunteers in Civil War Battle Cross Lanes

First of four reports on Company C Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry recalls Oberlin students enlisting on June 20 1853 and the Aug 25 1861 Cross Lanes fight near Carnifex Ferry. Co C suffered heavy loss with several killed captured or wounded, enduring Confederate traps and prison camps before mustering out after 13 battles.

Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry Oberlin Giles W. Shiriliff Co. C. Seventh Regiment Camden Henretta Elyria N. &. Peck Cross Lanes Winchester Port Republic Culpepper Courthouse Gettysburg Ringgold Lorain County Co. C Hecome Westa Joseph H. Collins William W. Parmenter New Or Amonth Am

Hudson Family Reunion Brings 70 Together in Carlisle

Miss Jennie Hudson traveled from the Los Angeles area to join the Hudson reunion at Ted Carpenter’s home in Carlisle. About 76 attended the picnic and dinner under the elms. Richard Hudson was elected president with Hattie Saunders as secretary. Sharon Carp entertained, and younger members played croquet and pingpong while Jack Walton supervised. Plans were set for a Michigan gathering next year with relatives from California, Mississippi, Telida, Michigan and Ohio.

Carlisle Jennie Hudson Alssidion Los Angeles Hudson Ted Carpenter Jack Norton Cleveland Richard Hudison Hattie Saunders Sharon Carp Midview High School Jack Walton Hidden Acces Michigan California Mississippi Telida Ohio

Carlisle Grangers and 4-H Club Sparkle at Lorain County Fair

A long read of community life and youth activities. Carlisle Grange members and 4-H Club show sewing projects and displays at the Lorain County Fair. Girls introduce their mothers at a tureen luncheon and share summer events from picnics to hospital notices. Community notices include kindergarten start, transportation tips, and upcoming Grange events.

Grangers Lorain County Fair Chester Skorajner Clifton Richard Burrer Advis Wright Charles Smith Carlisle Carlisle Grange Charles Oberlin Motel Rt 20 Los Weghts Miler Court

Ridgeville Street Dance At Center Tonight

A street dance at 8 30 pm at Ridgeview Shopping Center sponsored by the Homecoming Association serves as Ridgeville’s warm up for Homecoming next week. Nine queen candidates named with Lenore Buescher as current queen. Crest band performs with marshmallow roast to follow. rain date moved to Sunday 5 pm at the Shopping Center.

North Ridgeville Ridgeview Homecoming Association Ridgeville Barbara Bratt Nita Buescher Clara Monschein Ruth Ann Roberts Gail Gardner Karen Ann Lyndes Barbara Malone Les ‘Noll Elaine Reising Kathy Sigsworth Gerri Stanis Lawski Nadene Swan Lenore Buescher Crests LeRoy Schroeder Marilyn Henry

Lorain Woman Warned In Juvenile Court Delinquency Case

Betty Alison, 26, of Lorain, appeared in Erie County Juvenile Court for a hearing on charges of acting in a way to cause delinquency of a 13 year old girl. Judge John W Baxter warned her to be good or face sentence. The delinquent girl, a runaway from Vermilion, was placed in a foster home. Dublin advised America that protests against Ireland's export of horses to the Continent could deter American tourists this year.

Sandusky Betty Alison Lorain Erie County John W. Baxter Dublin America Ireland

Balloon-Busters Fly Tomorrow at Norwalk Airport

The Norwalk Model Aviation Club holds its second annual balloon breaking event at Norwalk Airport starting 10 a.m. Contestants will break balloons at various heights with U control line planes as radio controlled planes are demonstrated. The article notes a stray line about an adjacent state.

Norwalk

Mrs Bemis Elected Durling PTA Head

Officers were elected for the 1961 62 Durling PTA at an executive board meeting. Elected: Mrs Glenn Bemis president Mrs Leo Kenziak first vice president Mrs Harvey Book second vice president Mrs Peter Deshuk secretary and Mrs John Wagniak treasurer.

Durling Parent - Teachers Association Glenn Bemis Leo Kenziak Harvey Book Peter’ [Deshuk John

Vacation Bible School Service at Zion Mt Zion Lutheran

Children from Zion Mt Zion Lutheran Church conducted their annual Vacation Bible School service last Sunday. Leon Sprinkle gave the invocation, with Susan Sprinkle and Wanda Neptune leading pledges to flags. Twelve staff members and ninety eight pupils received service certificates for participation in the parish Bible school.

Spencer Mt Zion Lutheran Church Leon Sprinkle Susan Sprinkle Wanda Neptune Linda Neptune Cindy Billman Paula Clement Roseana Higgins Charles Swartinger Kathy Bil

Old-Timers Day At Lodi Tomorrow

The Lodi Sesquicentennial Committee advertises an Old-Timers Day with events starting at 10:45 a.m. at First Congregational Church, sermon by Rev. Clarence Bradbury, and 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. Forest Carter. At 2 p.m. a park picnic follows at Lodi Community Park, with church choirs performing at 4:30 p.m. Rev. Harry Sedlock will give a short address.

Lodi

Norwalk Names Morley School District Business Manager

Former councilman Al C Morley was named business manager of the Norwalk City School District by Superintendent James McBride. He succeeds Thomas Lasley, who becomes executive head of the Western Reserve School District. Morley has nine years experience as general supervisor and building inspector for Steinle Wolfe Inc., general contractors.

Norwalk al C. Morley Norwalk City James McBride Thomas Lasley Thhe Western Reserve Morley Steinle-Wolfe Inc General Contractors

State Seeks Easement From Huron On Route 6

SANDUSKY The state takes the City of Huron to court to gain an easement on Route 6 right of way. Land around Center Van Rensalaer and Stowe Streets is offered for 9622 dollars and has been deposited with the court.

Sandusky City of Huron Rt. 6 Center van Rensalaer and Stowe Sts

Wellington Meetings Next Week Listed

Wellington notices list a slate of local meetings. The Hospital Auxiliary convenes Thursday at 8 p m in the hospital’s all purpose room. Dorcas Society of the Church of Christ meets Tuesday at Mrs LaVerde H Rugs home. TOPS gathers Monday at 8 30 p m in Enterprise Hall. Needpoint U group meets Thursday Sept 14 at four homes with multiple hosts. Wellington High School band to perform at the State Fair Tuesday at 1 p m. New Freewill Baptist superintendent Earl Fletcher of LaGran is introduced. Rev Powers continues delivering messages.

Wellington Thne Hospital Dorcas Society of the ‘Church of Christ LaVerde H. Rugs King Dorothy McMaryelles TOPS Enterprise Hall de Jackson Richard Meeson Kenneth Mohmnan Ray Longbrake Bull Shepherd Wellington High School Freewill Baptist Church Earl Fletcher LaGran Powers Freewill Baptist

Property owner clears pine grove to avoid rest area

In Salem Oregon a southern Oregon property owner chopped down his entire pine grove to deter state Highway Department from pressing him to sell land for a highway rest area. The local uproar followed as the state sought to preserve the corridor.

Salem, Ore UPI Oregon State Highway Department

Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Description and Address

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship for men and women to share experience and hope to stay sober. Membership requires only a sincere desire to quit drinking and no dues. It operates independently of sects, politics, or institutions and offers to help others achieve sobriety. Box 321 Elyria Ohio.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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