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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1958
Page
7
Amherst post office faces peak Christmas mail from Dec 5 to 24 with a record 35 000 pieces on a single day. Postmaster Fred Deiner notes earlier mailing and better weather ease the load while 15 extra staff support the surge.
City desk report by Bob Daniels from Elyria notes a series of brief updates and local market chatter. Details remain fragmentary but indicate routine assignments and community snippets from the Park Avenue bureau.
A listing shows church programs across Amherst including St Peter United Church of Christ St Guy J Moyer presiding with rehearsals and confirmations tomorrow. Morning worship services span 10:45 at multiple parishes with Christmas programs caroling and Sunday school events.
The Wakeman Grange held its annual Christmas party at the hall Wednesday night with Chaplain Pearl Felton Master Eva Leimbach and officers leading the service. Special guest Santa Claus gave gifts to children and a gift exchange followed.
Residents report odd aerial objects while Air Force studies nearly 300 saucer sightings in the U S and abroad. Village fire chief vacancy to be filled in January. Community Chest raises about 7500 with fund allocations set for January and July. GOP committee secretary Easterwood to boost participation and funding. Eagles host Children's Christmas party and Turkey Night events.
Amherst Cub Scout Pack 394 held a Christmas meeting at Powers Elementary School. Twenty nine cubs received rank promotions and gifts from Santa.
Henrietta Grange held its annual Christmas program at Firelands Junior High School. Readings and plays included Christmas With A Camera and A Shattered Romance featuring members Cathy Krebs Bernard Knoble James Buchs Dawn Buchs Gail Wasem Laura Krebs Dorothy Wasem David Krebs and Robert Kendeigh. Awards were given to numerous members and pins presented. The next Grange meeting is January 6 with the Firelands Chapter of Future Farmers of America and the Cub Scouts participating in the program.
Eight current or former Ohio Wildlife Division employees face criminal actions over forged lodging and travel expense records. A state audit found $1,833 in improper claims, with individuals from Port Clinton Ashland and Sandusky areas among those named. Prosecution in nine counties rests with local districts.
Authorities investigated a Middletown steel plant death as a foreman was found dead by his brother after slumping in a pit. The report lists several names tied to fraud cases and expense accounts, with amounts noted such as 391 and 315 dollars amid broader political mentions.
The Lorain County 4H Council finished 1959 plans with events slated on Tuesday evenings. Meetings occur on the third Monday monthly. Activities include advisor training March 3, recognition banquet April 4, officer conference April 21, health talks June 30, 4H judging contests July 28-30, and a county style revue August 12-14. Junior and senior camps run July 3-7 and July 1-15 respectively. A new Junior Fair Exhibit biking proposal was presented. A new project tram m ing dogs targets urban youth, while the dental check program is delayed for another year.
John Betts of United States Steel Corp spoke to the Kiwanis Club on slag sales. He noted U S Steel previously wasted slag but in the current year has sold about 40 million tons of the refuse for roughly $50.
Amherst area youth presented a Christ ie program for Hickory Tree Grange with about 100 attendees at the grange hall on Mulan Ave. Performers included Sandra Mima Harold Barnes Jean Wilhelm Kathy Heller Paula Heller and others delivering recitations dances songs and instrumental solos. The Economics committee organized a tureen dinner and announced the next Pomona meeting dates in January at Ham ton Medina County.
Golden Age Club members celebrated three birthdays Roy Stevens John Strehmeier and Mrs Mamie Schaeffer at the annual Christmas party Guests included Ralph Hyatt lieutenant governor of District 12 Tha Jones and Dr William Raham The Girl Scout Troop led by Mrs Fred Stilgenbauer performed a Christmas skit and served refreshments A tureen dinner was served Next meeting planned for January at 1 pm in the club rooms 188 Beaver Ct
Community events planned for Amherst include Monday Rotary Club at Congregational Church at 12 noon and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1442 at lodge at 8 p m. Also Maude Neiding Park Committee meets in town hall at 7 30 p m and St Joseph Catholic School Parent Teacher Association hosts a meeting in Amherst Hospital dining room at 7 30 p m. On Tuesday the Pythian Sisters meet in Knights of Pythias Hall at 5 p m.
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