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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1962
Page
2
Cape Town reports a severe drought in the northern Transvaal of South Africa where the Limpopo River runs so low that for over 200 miles people can wade across without wet feet.
Avon city council ends year with president elected and planning commission rep named, but no appointment to the vacant council seat. Keith Paine elected council president. policy on building permits for unaccepted streets urged. Council to name replacement within 30 days. mayor assumes duties if not filled.
Amherst will end the year with about 2000 dollars in the general fund. City auditor Robert Renouard announced this at a special council session. The meeting approved a resolution of necessity to seek 50 percent federal participation in paving Washington Street and an ordinance for final general fund appropriations to cover auditor's office bills. The Washington Street project estimated at 58790 dollars. The vote was 6-1 with Calvis opposed. Five protesters of Route 254 construction attended. The session was declared special and the public was not heard.
The Rev. Sarah Lytle of Faith Chapel announces a New Year’s Day service at 2 p.m. led by Rev. Dorotha Liepart of Parma. Liepart has conducted evangelistic healing ministries in the Bahamas, Cuba, and the United States. The public is welcome at Faith Chapel, 957 South Avon-Belden Rd., Rt. 76 south of Rt. 2.
Valley City TOPS unit will install new officers at the January 2 meeting at 7 30 p m in Medina County Bank basement Valley City The list includes president Mrs Marjoe Schaefer succeeding Mrs Sylvia Singer secretary Mrs Carlie Keller vice president Mrs Singer treasurer Mrs Millie Kerwin weight recorder and scrapbook chairman Mrs Hazel Kopp taping chairman Mrs Rose Rizzen chaplain Mrs Rita Meyer and other officers 1963 dues are due and payable and interested people are invited to attend.
Amherst officers to be chosen January 3 at 7 30 p m at the Amherst Eagles Home. Harold Ransome and Martin Riddle contend for president while Bob Vass and Ed Mullca seek vice president. Bill Wilhelm aims for trustee and Cora Godfrey for secretary treasurer.
Chicago banker Thomas H. Beacom 63 senior vice president of First National Bank of Chicago died in suburban Winnetka after a brief illness. WC Chicago obituary details indicate he led lending programs and served on multiple civic boards. Funeral arrangements were pending.
Frank Covell of 13447 East River Rd Columbia Station retires from the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co after 42 years service He served as assistant general foreman in the Brooklyn District Department.
The Southern Lorain County Women’s Club installs officers Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the town hall. Eagles Ladies Auxiliary meets Thursday at 8 p.m. in the lodge room. Herrick Unit gathers at Mrs. Beden Cowles home Thursday at 8 p.m. Home Circle in Huntington hosts an all day meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. Caroline Crile’s home with mystery sisters exchanging gifts and new names drawn for next year. Farm Woman’s Club dinner Thursday at noon at the American Legion Home. Huntington United Church youth host New Year’s Eve party Monday night in Ward Hall. Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church meets Wednesday. Lillywood Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Enterprise Hall. Southern Lorain County Hospital Auxiliary meets next Jan 24 at 8 p.m. The December meeting was cancelled.
Valley City VFW Post 5363 schedules a New Year Eve party at the post rooms with a membership dinner on January 12 at 7 p.m. Free admission for paid-up 1963 dues card holders, with dancing afterward. Ladies Auxiliary meeting set for January 16 at 8 p.m. Social committee: Mrs Marcella Wuebber and Mrs Dorothy Demastus.
Canberra reports the Australian Army has adopted the American type 105 mm howitzer as its standard field artillery piece, replacing the older 25 pounders in common use. The change signals modernization of the artillery fleet and alignment with U.S. equipment.
Hiram A. Lindgen, 87, publisher of the La Porte Herald Argus for 32 years, died at his home Friday in La Porte Indiana. The longtime newspaper leader oversaw growth and community reporting.
A public hearing on conditional zoning for a pool project in Valley City will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the community hall on Main Street.
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