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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1958

Page

9

Fire destroys Amherst home. $9000 damage reported

A fire at 333 Jackson Street in Amherst gutted and heavily damaged an attached one story frame house owned by Charles Krisher. The blaze, reported about 9 55 p m by a baby sitter at Edward Mitroff s adjacent home, caused most damage to the interior and to about two thirds of the exterior. Fire officials cited faulty wiring in a television set as a probable ignition with fumes near the ceiling aiding the blaze.

Amherst Charles Krisher Jackson St Edward Mitroff Arishel Ohio Fuel Gas Co Krisher U.S. Automatic Corp Fre Walter Barris

Avon Lake Church Announces Four Christmas Programs

Avon Lake First Congregational Church lists four Christmas events including confirmation, reception of new members, Christmas communion at 9 15 AM and 11 AM, and a 4 PM Christmas program featuring all departments and a gift presentation to the Inner City Protestant Parish of Cleveland. The Christmas Eve service begins at 10 PM with candlelighting directed by two ministers. The article also notes a separate science fact about water flow increasing sixty fourfold when speed doubles.

Avon Lake First Congregational Church Inner City Cleveland

Thieves Hit Agency Steal Parts In Amherst Burglary

Police investigate a break in at Milad Chevrolet Olds Mobile Inc in Amherst. Thieves took five auto batteries worth 125 dollars two tires worth 36 dollars and two tool boxes whose value is unknown totaling over 160 dollars. Foreman William Smith reported the incident at about 8 30 am after finding a door forced open. Door had been locked at 12 30 am last garage check. Fifth burglary in as many months in the village.

Amherst Milad Chevrolet-Oldsmobile Inc William ‘Smith

Sheffield Lake church schedules Yule series and party

Sheffield Lake Congregational and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary plan Christmas services at the Hosanna church complex. A ninth district inspection, caroling, a Pilgrim Fellowship meeting, and a New Year’s dance at West Shore Club are scheduled with choirs, dinners, and a Christmas basket for a needy local family. Donations support the National Children's Home in Michigan.

Sheffield Lake Grafton Georgette Krugcording Herbert Ho Job Sanna Oliver St Eva Kearney Pilgrim ‘Fellowship Pilgrim Fellowship Willsform West Shore Club Jets Fellowship Mems Bond Helen Perkins Elyria Auxiliary

Yule Party Reported By WSCS At Grafton Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist Church in Grafton for its December gathering. Thelma Hahn reported on student and Servicemen's work and letters from youths, while Ruth Tomasheska discussed candy sales and Prayer plates. Blanche Edwards outlined the successful Church-Wide Bazaar profits toward the building fund, with bake sale notes. plans for altar plant at Christmas. Circles progress. February get‑together.

Grafton Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Thelma Hahn Ruth Tomasheska Blanche Edwards Earl Hart Legh Reese Charlotte Schurgott

Wellington Santa Visits as Village Celebrates Christmas

Wellington residents join Santa Claus in town for a holiday program and community gatherings. Volunteers, including Mrs. Virgil Peterson and Mrs. Archie Rucker, coordinate church and club events with gift exchanges, decorations, and luncheon. Members of Needlecraft Guild, Fidelity groups, and church circles host dinners, craft sessions, and Christmas parties, exchanging gifts and aiding local seniors.

Virgil Peterson Nicholas Wellington Adolphus Rious Herbert A Archie Rucker Christ Cassidy Anderson Santa Williamsonuvlas James Hawkins Vernon Ave Val Tee Tn Ad

Yale Theme Featured By Book Club Wakeman

Wake man Book Club at Mrs Milton Hurst home on Thursday evening with nineteen members answering roll by delivering short Christmas poems. Mrs Donald Munn read a letter from Mrs Lucille Ashcroft about her Holy Land trip, highlighting Jerusalem facts and the Christmas story. Gift exchange was led by Mrs C E Shelton and Mrs Blam Hurst. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be with Miss Grace Elmes.

Yale Book Club Wakeman Milton Hurst Wakeman Book Club Donald Munn Lucille Ashcroft Holy Land Grace Elmes

Reach us by phone for warm greetings before Christmas

The message urges callers to ring before Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to assure greetings. It notes warm greetings are available as usual, with reduced rates in effect on certain nights. Call after 6 PM tonight or at any time tomorrow, Sunday, or Monday and Tuesday nights and provide the desired telephone number to the operator.

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