Grafton Library Reaches 7000 Volumes With 1953 Additions
Grafton Public Library now houses over 7000 volumes after adding 491 adult and 291 juvenile titles in 1953. Subscriptions increased to 46 magazines while circulation reached 16 806 across 2 two hundred twenty two open days averaging 68 books daily. Notable titles in fiction include Desiree, The Caine Mutiny, The Bridges of Toko-Ri, and Steamboat Gothic. non fiction lists The Power of Positive Thinking and The Silent World among others.
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Grafton
Grafton Public Library
American Aviation
The
Cleveland Better Business Bureau
Guildposts
American Heritage
Desiree
Selinko
Work
Costain
Gann
Buck
Michener
Hilton
Keyes
Peale
Peter
Marshall
Cousteau
Reporter Apologizes for Grafton Train Story Errors
The reporter admits errors in the New York Central tower piece on Grafton. Readers are told that two passenger trains pass daily, not the stated figure, and Train 445 was used hypothetically and unintentionally. The editor notes corrections and the reporter’s red-faced apology.
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New York Central
Grafton
Pfc Donald Reynolds Returns To His Base At Parris Island
Pfc Donald Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Reynolds returns to his base at Parris Island SC after ten days with family. He completed twelve weeks basic training with the U S Marine Corps and awaits further instructions.
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Belden
Donald Reynolds
Arthur Reynolds
Parris Island
U. S. Maine Corps
Delores Kiesta Chosen To Head St. Cecilia Choir
Delores Kiesta was chosen to head the St. Cecilia choir at Assumption Church in Grafton. Officers present included Helen Glownske as vice president John Poll as treasurer and Dorothy Pasadon as secretary. The meeting opened with reports and prayers followed by plans for future church events and a social gathering. All members were urged to attend the weekly choir rehearsal Tuesday.
School Students Perform At Graf ton PTA Meeting
Graf ton organizers heard a program of tap dance numbers and music at the PTA session. Dances were by Joanne Bowey Connie Chipulons Katy Rothgery and more with Penny Cook Carol Schriver at piano. Bruce and Stanley McAlpin did clown tap and Shirley Muffley Kathy Glant and Elaine Glant performed.
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Grafton
Parent-Teacher Association
Joanne Bowey
Connie Chipulons
Katy Rothgery
Penny Cook
Carol Schriver
Patty McGill
Kathy Everson
Linda van Nostran
Linda Eshelman
Beverly Martin
Carol Brehm
Bruce
Stanley McAlpin
Shirley Muffley
Kathy
Elaine Glant
Gayle Shephard
Loretta McAlpin
Hazel Gehrke
Nesbett
Miss Tran
Home Of B B Cox Is Class Meeting Place
Mr and Mrs B E B Cox hosted the Gleaners class of the Methodist Church in Grafton on Thursday. Rev Fred Stroebel opened with prayer, routine business was handled, and the class announced funds through dish cloths and shampoo. Prizes went to Rev Stroebel Mrs Floyd Zakarias and Mrs Blanche Edwards. dessert was served to 20 members.
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Grafton
B. EB. Cox
Fred Stroebel
Mrs. C. L. Lehman Hosts Belden Quilt Club
GRAFTON Mrs Sue Durkee attended the Belden Quilt Club meeting at the home of Mrs C L Lehman Thursday Dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was socialized Mrs Alma Nesbett will entertain the club for the February 2 meeting
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Grafton
Sue Durkee
Belden Quilt Club
C. L. Lehman
Alma Nesbett
No Wonder Grand Island Man Spared Hospital Visit
Warne Jaeger faced persistent pain in his left foot and planned a hospital observation. A friend inspecting his new shoes found Jaeger wore size 92 on the right and size 812 on the left, prompting cancellation of the hospital trip.
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Grand Island
Neb
Warne
Jaeger
Knechtges Wedding Blesses Grafton Family Ties
Michael A. Knechtges and Nina Phyl lis Spicuzza wed at Jesu Church University Heights. They honeymoon in Bermuda then return to Cleveland and their Grafton apartment. Attendants included maid of honor Rose Mary Spicuzza and bridesmaids Eben Jane Knechtges Nancy Knechtges and Joan Knechtges and Barbara Brancato. Best man James A. Knechtges and ushers Joseph A. Spicuzza Joseph C. Feld Jr. Wade Park Manor hosted a wedding breakfast and reception. The bride, daughter of August Spicuzza, and the groom, son of Myles Knechtges, have ties to Cleveland Heights and Grafton.
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Grafton
Michael A. Knechtges
Nina Phyllis Spicuzza
Jesu Church
University Heights
Bermuda
Elbow Beach
New York
Cleveland
August Spicuzza
Kingston Road
Cleveland Heights
Knechtges
Myles Kn
Jerry Beadle
Shaw
Rose Mary Spicuzza
Eben Jane Knechtges
Nancy
Joan Knechtges
Barbara Brancato
Juliet
James A. Knechtges
Joseph A. Spicuzza
Joseph C. Feld Jr
Toledo
Fritz Bauer Jr
Elvrra
Sam Wetze
Ramon Panettis
Akron
Wade Park Manor
Beaumont School For Girls
Kent State University
Mr. Knechtges
St. Thomas Military Academy
St Paul, Minn
John Carroll University
Grafton Lumber and Concrete Company
Sauerkraut and Frankfurters Easy and Satisfying Casseroles
Handy, economical recipes feature sauerkraut with frankfurters in gratin, bean casserole, and bacon onion bake. Directions provide cheese sauce, baked bean mix, and tractable steps for servings 4 to 6. All three dishes promise simple prep, steady cooking, and hearty results.
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Sendicete, Inc
Bees Not As Efficient As Generally Believed
Washington reports that bees, famed for industry, have wasteful habits. A worker averages six weeks, some die by suicide after stinging, and swarming risks colony survival as new colonies may lack honey for winter and emigrant workers become less useful.
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Washington
New Instrument For Minute Measurements
CHICAGO An instrument developed at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Armour Research Foundation enables analysis of minute samples from chemicals to metallic alloys. Nuclear spectrometer detectors measure arsenic in oil down to two parts per billion, expanding detection beyond prior methods.
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Chicago
Ilinois Institute of Technology
Armour Research Foundation
Leonard Reiffel
Foundation
Scrapped Autos Now Get The Big Squeeze
Buffalo report describes a Sheet-metal baler claimed as the world’s largest of its type. In 60 seconds it compresses a full car into a 2x2x5 foot 2,000-pound bundle. Frank J. Dotterweich of D J Press Co. notes time saved for scrapyards. Nonferrous metals and upholstery are removed before baling with hydraulic powered pit walls loading the bundle for rail transport.
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Buffalo, N
Frank J. Dotterweich
D & J Press Co., Inc
Grafton Kiwanis To View Switzerland Film
Grafton Kiwanis members will view a travel picture on Switzerland after Thursday’s dinner in the school cafeteria. A director’s meeting will follow. Secretary W C Valentine urges attendees to reserve early for the 39th International Annual Convention in Miami in May, with forms available. Program chairs noted: February 1 Barney A Rothgery, February 18 Adolph G Neitzel, February 3 Ivan O Fischer.
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Grafton
Russell D. Fulton
Kiwanis Club
Switzerland
W. C. Valentine
Miami
Fla
Barney A. Rothgery
Adolph G. Neitzel
Ivan O. Fischer
Firettes Discuss Alerting Firemen in Belden Meeting
Mrs. Bementa Gest hosted the Firettes last Thursday with 11 members present. Mary Fries led the business session as Esther Wise and Betty Chavalia reported. Firemen alerting during a fire was a key discussion. Edith Alexander organized games and prizes went to Virginia Beriswell Mary Fries and Esther Wise. Beulah Slack won the traveling prize. Refreshments followed. Officers to be elected at next session at Mrs. Chavalia’s home.
Knot-a-Thread Quilt Club Meets In Belden
GRAFTON Mrs Rose Grab enstetter hosted Knot-a-Thread Quilt Club on Thursday in Belden. Dinner at noon followed by social time. Members received gifts from secret sisters, with Mrs Paul Walter honored by an anniversary gift and Ida Burton plus Linda Benton given birthday gifts. Next meeting set for February 25 at Mrs Irma Wise’s home.
Grafton Family Notices and Local Updates
Grafton personal news includes Carl F. Overy on a seven day leave from Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi and expected return by February 3. Local visits feature Mr and Mrs John Lamarcher and children with Bert Nelsons. A son named Guy Lilley born January 98 to Sgt and Mrs William Lilley of Ozark Louisiana. Elyria Council of Church Women annual meeting attended by several residents. Mrs Sue Durkee travels to Miami Florida to visit daughter Mae Webber. Several other local visits and funeral attendance noted in the community roundups.
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Grafton
Carl F. Overy
Fred Overy
STU
Keesler Air Force Base
Miss
John Lamarcher
Cleveland
Bert Nelson
William P. Lilleys
Ozark
Guy
Lilleys
Grafton Resi
K. C. Cook
Fred Stroebel
Marie Fiedens
Elyria
L. C. Bruhn
John P. Wenner
Deshler
Fred Briting
Floyd Zacharias
Walter Schroeder Birthday Guest at Belden Home
Walter J Schroeder was honored as one of five birthday guests at a family dinner hosted by his parents in Belden Chat ham. Twenty one guests attended. Victoria Shephard, longtime Belden resident, received a birthday card shower. she has over 20 years of perfect Sunday school attendance. Other short items note visits and dinners across area households.
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Belden
Walder J. Schroeder
Airs
Walter A. Schroeder
Chatham
Walter J. Schroeder
Victoria Shephard
Tre Long
Nanette Stroebel Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Nanette Stroebel marked her seventh birthday after school with a party for classmates and neighbors. Guests enjoyed games, gifts, and refreshments around a large table featuring a lighted birthday cake, with circus themed decorations and favors throughout.
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Grafton
Nanette Stroebels
Mothers Study Club to Hear Book Review
Mrs J R Humphreys will review Come Clean My Love by Rosemary Taylor for the Mothers Study Club meeting on February 9 with Berneata Gest as hostess.
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Mothers Study Club
To Hear Book Review
O Grala club plans dinner at Air Port Tavern
Grafton members of O Grala club met to arrange a dinner party in two weeks at Air Port Tavern with husbands as guests. Mrs Mary Joy of Oberlin hosted. Prizes went to Mrs Mary Cornish for high score, Mrs Lillian Hobbs second and traveling prize, and Mrs Mary O Connor for son. A birthday gift was given to Mrs Lois Younglas by her secret sister. The hostess served a dessert course at the end.
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Grafton
O’grala Club
Air Port Tavern
Mary Joy
Oberlin
Mary Cornish
Lillian Hobbs
Mary O'Connor
Lois Younglas
Anchor Rebekah Lodge Officers Installed
Anchor Rebekah Lodge installed new officers at a Friday evening meeting in Grafton led by Deputy President Freda Wheeler. Dorothy Galls became noble grand with officers including Betty Chavalin, Esther Meinke, Ruth Tomasheska and Margaret Bamtick, among others. A past noble grand pin was given to Gladys Newcomb. dessert followed hosted by several members.
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Maude Rinehart
Cora Durkee
Freda Klinech
Laverne Kovach
Pansy Jonasson
Anna Hosler
Marie Fiedens
Gladys Newcomb
Lillian McClintock
Jessie Carmel
Dorothy Grills
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P.T.A
Clarence Metzger
P T.A
Farm Bureau
Jack Barendt
Ground Observer Corps
Perry
B. B. Cox
Quilt
MED
Rothgery Motors, Inc
Cadillac - Chevrolet Allis-Chalmers
Newspaper
Aashive
Michael Knechtges
Bride
Michael A. Knechiges
By Alice Denhoff
P. X. Rexall Drug Grafton
Flint
Mich
James Maley
Detroit
Maley
Saudi Arabia
Grafton Kiwanis
Knot
Ford
TUDOR
Ponting
Chevrolet
Pickering & Schwed Motor CO
Graften, Ohio
Janet Rauschenberg
Louisiana
Rolf Christiansen
Walter Schroeder
Clarence Wise
Cora Pfeiffer
Litchfield
George .Grabenstetter
Phil Garrity
Dennis
Bill Brooks Jr
Otto Deimimg
Francis Horwedel
North Ridgeville
Johnny Lee Klinect
Ain Mallet Creek
Clyde Box
George
Mechanic Street
Vern Bees
T. V. Carey
Garynett Stuska
Fred Alexander
Norman Alexanders
Nanette Stroebel
O’gralas
Rebekah
Radio - T. V
Firestone T. V
Les
Chestnut Grafton
Grafton Savings & Banking Co
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Amg
Rpp Hutt
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