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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1959
Page
4
A local Welfare Council reports a surplus of donations ensuring a good Christmas for deserving families. Givers from the community, including First Church, prepared canned goods boxes for distribution to those in need.
In Oberlin, the Sacred Heart Church congregation and the men's choir will sing the Mass of the Angels at midnight in Sacred Heart Hall. Christmas Day Masses follow at 6:30, 8:10 and 11:30 am. a high Mass at 10 am. Community drives collect toys, food, and clothing for needy children, with funds surpassing $1,200 for shoes and boots.
Oberlin Municipal Judge David R. Goldthorpe leniently fined nine traffic violators with Christmas in mind. Only two faced $15 plus costs. others received smaller penalties or suspended costs. Names include Steve D. Brixte, Thom as P. Peed, John R. Larkasko, and William E. Elwell among Amherst Elyria Wakeman and Huron residents.
NEW HAVEN Braun Gosworth & Co Toledo investment was the successful bid on a 135.50 bond issue from the Huron Valley District Board of Education after bid opening. The firm offered a 32.055 premium on bonds with 4.1 percent interest. Other bids proposed 4.15 to 4 percent rates. Funds finance Greenfield Elementary addition and district school renovations.
Oberlin College students will participate in worship services at First Church Sunday. A coffee period after the service will honor students home for the holidays. At 7 p m a Youth Fellowship Reunion will be held. High school juniors and seniors are invited.
A candlelight communion service is planned at East Oberlin Community Church tomorrow at 7 p.m. The event invites congregants for a reflective evening.
Grace Lutheran Church hosts Christmas Day matins at 10 a.m. Friday. The service features a children's choir and baptisms for children while adults are confirmed.
Ted Wood Oberlin recalls generous acts across Lorain County as readers donate toys, clothes, food, and Christmas baskets. Stories include a Salvation Army captain giving up his uniform, a donor sending half his income, and reflections on Bruce Barton’s There Are Two Seas.
Floyd Ball 28 of 615 West Ith, Joe Jones 19 of 519 Stare, and William Poss 18 of 225 Tih Se faced arraignment on a shotgun robbery charge. Bonds set at 55.15 each. Judge Goldthorpe delayed plea, ordered counsel access, and scheduled 3 a.m. court return. Sheriff reports indicate a slug to Yacyszyn and a total loot of 20.93.
Cub Pack 134 in East Carlisle School held a ceremony presenting awards to Bobcats and Wolf Bears. Den 7 opened the event with Mrs. Betty Thornburg as den mother while Christmas trees were decorated and two baskets filled for needy families. Santa arrived with gifts as carols were sung and refreshments served.
The notice announces Holy Communion with sermon and Christmas carols at Charis Episcopal Church. Services are scheduled Thursday and Friday with Christmas Day Communion at 11 a.m. The message emphasizes morning observances and congregational worship.
Oberlin families of the First Baptist Church were urged to hold Christmas Eve services at home rather than attend church Bible study and drive in meeting. The pastor Rev Warren Lynes advised lighting candles and reading the Christmas story as part of the home observance.
Sullivan FFA chapter won first prize at the area parliamentary procedure contest held at Buckeye High School. Eight other schools competed with awards going to Sullivan LaGrange Wellington in gold and Medina Midview Lodi Firelands in silver and Homer IvHie Buckeye in bronze. The Sullivan team included Ralph Ish Davie Oxender Dave Howe Ker Berry John Jordan Leslie Meininger Vireal Berry Jeff Keep George Hish Roy Leininger Donald Berry and Tom McKean.
City council did not introduce a proposed nine regulation bill governing construction and repairs of swimming pools. Sponsor Earl Fink said he was not ready to present the measure, which would give civil building and health departments jurisdiction over pools.
Youth groups at the church will present the play Good Old Grandma. The senior and older youth fellowships of Rust Method are organizing the program at Grireh on Sunday at 6 pm.
Accused driver Waag says he chased Campbell’s car thinking it carried stolen farm property. Judge Goldthorpe orders investigation into plea validity and postponed sentence as Campbell faces license charge and parking details.
The Congregational Church Sunday School presented its annual Christmas program to raise funds for the Korean Orphans Home. Max Craig and Larry Law, stationed in Korea, will deliver the offering. The pageant Back To Bethlehem featured multiple scenes and performers led by Vernon Jones Bonnie Troxel and Mary Roth with musical numbers and a group reading. Gifts and treats were shared after the program.
Oberlin Mt Zion Baptist Church will hold special Christmas Eve services tomorrow. Refreshments at 9 30 p m prayer and praise begin at 10 worship at 10 30 with combined choirs aiding the service.
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