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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1954

Page

15

Amherst Board Ponders Sewer Survey and Annexation

Amherst Ohio area news reports the Amherst Board of Public Affairs reviewing a Browne Associates cost estimate for a comprehensive sewer system and treatment plant survey. The aim is to gauge capacity for growth and address widespread basement water issues while awaiting village annexation plans and council input on future boundaries.

Amherst Board of Public Affairs Floyd G. Browne Associates John Mattey Angie Foster Park Ridge Rd Leavitt Mattey Opin- Board Council

Frederick Leimbach Bride to Make Home in Amherst

Frederick Leimbach and Ruby Collins wed at 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at Rev F E Eastman's home on Lea Vitt Road. They now reside on Leavitt Road, Amherst. Ruby Collins is the daughter of Otis Collins of Weston West Virginia. Frederick is son of Dwyer Leimbach and Mrs Leimbach of Cleveland Avenue, Amherst. Ruby wore turquoise taffeta in a princess style with bouffant skirt and a matching velvet Juliet cap, corsage of white roses. Attendants were the groom's brother David Leimbach and his wife.

Amherst Frederick Leimbach F. E. Eastman Leavitt Rd Leavitt Leimbach Ruby Collins Otis Collins Weston W. Va Dwyer Leimbach Cleveland Ave Ambherst David Leimbach Ler

Church Discusses Merger Among Local Faith Groups

SOUTH AMHERST At a church meeting at St John Evangelical and Reformed Church a discussion examined merging with the Congregational Church. Council fixed January 18 for the annual congregational meeting with a tureen dinner preceding the Session. The budget was approved for the year and will be presented for congregational approval. A nominating committee of Edward Schneider Paul Mori and Claire Gauman will present officers. The mg School in Evangelism is planned for January 24 to 27 by the Amherst and Community Council of Churches. A work session to wash windows and install storm sashes was scheduled. Christ Kreg announced a candlelight fee for December 26 at 7 30 p.m. The next council meeting will be Monday January 3.

South Amherst Colnet St. John Evangelical Reformed Church Evangelic and Reformed Church Congregational Church Council Edward Schneider Paul Mori Claire Gauman Amherst and Community Council of Churches Christ Kreg Community Welfare Council Connen

Brownies Make Tree Ornaments at Meeting

South Amherst Brownie troop members crafted Christmas tree ornaments during Tuesday afternoon's session led by Mrs. John Vargo and Mrs. Ben Lupe. The group sang carols and 18 members closed in the goodnight circle.

South Amherst John Vargo Ben Lupe

Couple Honor Oberlin Woman On Birthday

Venrietta Mrs Ray Brows and Hazel Bohn hosted a birthday party at the Bohr honoring Mrs Fred Latteman of Oberlin. Guests included Oatteman Latteman families plus Henry Altmiller of Elyria and Theodore Latteman with relatives from Oberlin Birmingham and Henrietta.

Venrietta Ray Brows Hazel Bohn Bohr Fred Latteman Oberlin Oatteman Harles Joney Christie George ‘Latteman George Andrew Birmingham Jesse Latteman Aimhers Henry Altmiller Elyria Theodore Latteman Wale Bennett and Sons Don Krebs Car. Latteman Ray Brown Harold Latteman Jerry Sagert Henrietta

Novena Services Held at Nativity Church South Amherst

A novena in honor of the Immaculate Conception is underway at Nativity Church South Amherst. The observance began Tuesday evening at 7:30 and will continue with daily services each night leading to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

South Amherst Nativily Church

Christmas Decorations Workshop at St Peter Church

Members of St Peter Church meet tonight in family units from 1 to 6 30 and 9 to make Christmas decorations favors and greetings. The session aims to show families how to maximize use of Christmas materials and themes in home decor. All families are welcome.

Amherst St. Peter Church

Workshop Players Stage Christmas Play For Yale Season

Amherst reports a Christmas program titled A Room for the Prince presented by The Workshop Prince group on December 11. The one act play follows a peasant’s cottage scene with Barbara Toth and Lorain cast in key roles. Cast includes Larry King as the boy Kaye Koontz as Kath a Sue Koontz as Jennie and the Marionettes of Lorain perform a 40 minute Magic Music puppet show. Reservations are urged as seats are selling quickly.

Amherst Wil Alers Gene Ross Playhouse Lorain Barbara Toth Grand Middle Ridge Rd Frank Ayres Kaye Koontz Sue Koontz Metchior

Elaine Kominis and Jerome Menz to wed Dec 26 in open ceremony

Elaine Kominis daughter of John Kominis and Mrs. George Varouh will wed Jerome Menz son of Mrs. Dorothy Menz and J W Menz in an open church ceremony at St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Amherst on December 26 at 7 p m. Kominis operates Elaine Kay Beauly Salon Amherst and is a graduate of Amherst High School and Cleveland Academy of Cosmetology. Menz is an Amherst High School graduate with a BA from Bowling Green University and served in the US Army with the 40th Infantry Division. He is a first year law student at Ohio State University and the couple will reside in Columbus.

Elaine Kominis Jerome Menz Amherst John Kominis Elyria Ave George Varouh Leavill Rd Dorothy Menz Harris St J. W. Menz Lorain St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church

Christmas Party Planned for Amherst Legion Auxiliaries

A Christmas party for the Amherst American Legion Auxiliary and families is set for December 16 at 1 30 p m with a program film strip Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Children will bring 50 cent gifts for the exchange. The party committee met before the auxiliary meeting and reported 75 members and a met quota. Five dollars were allocated to the Nenia Boys Home and the tuberculosis fund. Five candy parcels were sent to South Amherst servicemen and hospital bound local boys. A list of charitable gifts and hospital aids was approved.

Solth Amuerst Amercan Legion, Auxiliary Plank Auxiliary Legion E. M. Hyatt Henry Makiuski Jr Harmoni Mathes Amherst Soldiers and Sailors Home Sandusky Tom Capasso Community Service South Amherst jLavis Lieb Nenia Tuberculosis Fund Wers Johan Vassie Norman Holzhauer Fritz Balzer Harold Allsop Jr Harold Allsop Sr Robert Allsop A) Philips Anna Holzhauer Rose Holzhauer Joe Gargasz Francis Knoble

Grange Elects Steward Plans Christmas Party

Amherst report shows John Bach elected steward of Hickory Tree Grange after Ernest Gerber resigned. Frieda Whiton outlined home economics paper drive. Christmas party set for Dec 18 with gift exchange. Pomona party announced for tomorrow in Granze Hall with 50 cent gift exchange. Maybelle McLoda acts as secretary-treasurer for building fund donations. Don Cherry Scoutmaster led life saving demos by scouts Carlisle Snell Jr David Frye Tom Shriner Jimmy Walker and John Wanyek plus first aid talks. Refreshments for 35 by local hosts.

Amherst John Bach Hickory Tree Grange Ernest Gerber Frieda Whiton Home Economics Committee Pomona Tommorrow Don Cherry Oye Carlisle Snell, Jr David Frye Tom Shriner Jimmy Walker John Wanyek William Young M. G. Urig C. E., Alexander Claude Huey Robert Hasenflue Andrew Fritsch

Pre School Clinic Plans Explained To Mothers

Mrs. Leon ward Hummer addressed Kindergarten Mothers at the Legion home to outline PTA plans for a pre school clinic for all mothers. The 13 mothers and kindergarten teacher Mrs. Sam Slack Jr. showed interest and will attend January for further explanation.

South Amherst Leonward Hummer Legion Home Parents Teacher Association Sam Slack Jr

Aid Society Christmas Tureen Set For Dec 16 In Amherst

AMHERST The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society of St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church plans a Christmas tureen event at 12 noon on December 16. Members will bring items for the new church kitchen instead of a gift exchange. No bake sale this month. boxes for shut ins will be packed next meeting. Officers elected include Mrs Wohlover as vice president and Mrs Herman Miller as treasurer.

Amherst Lutheran, Ladies’ Aid Society of Anna Wortman Fred Schraak

Frederick of Amherst Honored for 25-Year Coaching Career

Frederick, formerly of Amherst, was honored at Mechanicsburg High School to recognize 25 years in coaching, 17 of them at Mechanicsburg. His teams have 111 wins 33 losses and 17 ties since 1937, with a standout unbeaten 1937 season and a 1950 1-6 upset listed among his greatest thrills. The tribute included a field parade of captains and a rigorous football camp routine that shaped his players through early rises and full equipment practices.

Amherst John Frederick Mechanicsburg Johns Frederick Bessemer Conodoquinet Cumberland County Frederickx

Fire phones installed to speed calls in South Amherst

Four fire phones connected to the same number 63636 have been installed in South Amherst at Makruski Bros. Garage Graynill's home and Henry and Dan Makruski residences. A bell ringer system with push buttons will alert volunteer firefighters when a fire call comes through, promising faster response times.

South Amherst George Graybill Makruski

Lions Club Plans Christmas Party For The Ladies

AMHERST The Lions Club laid out plans for a Ladies Christmas party to be hosted at St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church beginning with a dinner and a special program. Welfare chairman Art Bauer noted five members donated time and materials to repair a roof for a needy family and delivered coal. Sight-saving chairman William Davidson said regular eye examinations will start after the new year, sponsored by the club. After the business meeting a two part alms program was presented by Jin Bauer, the program chairman.

Amherst Lions Club St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Art Bauer William Davidson Jin Bauer

Nativity Rosary Society Plans Christmas Party After Novena

The Altar and Rosary Society of Nativity Church attended the Immaculate Conception novena and held a business session in church. New member Mrs. John McKane was welcomed, and plans for a Christmas party were discussed for the next meeting on December 14. Dessert was served to 27 members by Mrs. Steve Holovak with Rev. Fr. Frederick Dietz in attendance.

South Amherst Emma Sutton Joe Gressier John Sorska Warvey Amenhauser Chz Abraham Steve Holovak Frederick Dietz

Skating Rink Planned Near Powers School

Amsterst reports a rink project involving Fred Negrefe George Walker Sr and Superintendent Fred Powers to work with Elmer Hume on a 200 ft square rink northeast of Powers School. Hume to provide a shanty luge from Dec 15 to March 15 for skaters.

Amsterst Fred Negrefe George Walker, Sr Fred Powers Elmer Hume Powers Hume

Meeting Postponed by Women’s Guild of St Peter Church

The Women’s Guild of St Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church postponed its regular meeting until next Thursday due to serving a Lions Club dinner yesterday.

Amiterst Women's Guild of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church Lions Club

Six Classrooms Planned at Powers Elementary Over Holidays

Amherst plans to complete six added rooms at Powers Elementary during Christmas vacation. The project, begun in summer, aimed for a December 1 finish though painting remains. Pending architect approval, the board will accept the addition after verification. Tenants include Mrs Atkinsons fifth grade Mrs Korkas second grade and Mrs Leas first grade with temporary classes at Powers being reassigned.

Amherst Powers Elementary Board of Education Powers School Central High School Scheide Simpson Itva Smith

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