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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1959
Page
18
Amherst residents are invited to a community program tomorrow at 7:30 PM. The event features Rev. FL Aouer and Rev. wes with sermons, followed by a social in the Semdsy Room. Games and refreshments will be provided under the direction of Mere Norme Vese and Vincent Seetler Otis.
North Ridgeville council debated resuming contract talks with OFG over a new gas rate schedule. The plan would adjust charges for low to high volume users, with projected increases and calls to involve the PUC in negotiations. after lengthy discussion the motion was withdrawn and a new year study was proposed.
North Riduevel and Martin Haas report the anti secession group spent 375 to halt a breakup attempt. Haas asks the council for ideas on reimbursement while urging civic organizations and residents to contribute. Mayor Luke L. Loufmen pledges personal support and praise for cooperation.
Julius Wilcox the last of three original village board members finished his term at the year’s final meeting. Appointed by Mayor W R Wolf in 1920 when village water was taken from three wells, he sought reelection. The village now operates two new water plants completed earlier this spring in Jonesboro Ark.
Amhent Hicker Pree Cranze hosted a Christmas party at Change Hall in Amherst. The event featured child performers, dances, and refreshments prepared by the economics committee. Plans for a Grange New Years Eve dance were discussed for members and friends.
The Amherst Junior Women’s page notes a Christmas party with 17 members planning a new year meeting at the home of Mrs. Alan Korsmaerer in Lorain. Roy Schaefer of the Workshop Players presented a monetary gift during the event and a gift exchange was held with refreshments served.
NEAT LONDON The village council held its final business session of the year last night. Mayor Barney Thomas announced all unfinished business was disposed of. Bills were paid and the meeting adjourned. Incoming Mayor Preston Golding thanked the council for setting up a smooth transition. A special session is planned for December 28 to swear in the new mayor and officers.
South Amherst Council held its year end meeting and discussed salary adjustments for the clerk of the Board of Public Affairs, including a proposed increase to three cents per consumer for quarterly periods. The board approved a contract with the mayor and clerk for annual duties and municipal planning, as engineers reported on preliminary sewer system planning and data gathering for the village.
The Marion Steele High School Choir directed by Guy Surer performed for the Amherst Rotary Club during the weekly meeting. Guests included Art Salo from Oberlin and Dan Poore and Victor Weir from Marion Steele High School. A next meeting is scheduled Jan 4 with Kurt Smith as program chairman.
Ten Santas will go from door to door on Christmas Eve as part of the Community Christmas program in Brownhelm. Participants include Dr G R Wiseman and several residents such as Charles Schmalz Hank Stevens Russel Schonartz Ken Kneisel Dick Fairchild Harold Schmalz Ray Bechtel Milad Avraham and Mrs Milad Abraham who chairs the makeup committee. Santas report to the school by 3 pm and drivers by 3 30 pm Thursday.
Amherst area church leaders plan a two hour weekly Leadership Training School starting January at St. Christopher Amherst. Dr Gerlad Clarke of Oberlin College will teach The Prophets and Their Messages. Various courses on teaching youth and junior activities, with registration by December 27, offered by local churches and ministers.
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