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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1960
Page
21
SPENCER The Rev Adam Galt former pastor of Spencer Baptist Church last June 12 was watching a violent electrical storm when a lightning strike hit the roof of the church causing damage and delaying planned construction.
Report outlines fire at the Wellington church across from the street and its rapid spread along the interior wiring. Though the church was gutted, the congregation continues meeting elsewhere as reconstruction plans move forward with funding approaching forty thousand dollars and contracts soon to be signed.
The EUB group met at the home of Mrs. Alex More for a program and social at which members enjoyed a feed and planned activities.
The LaGrange Missionary Lions host an annual supper featuring armade sausage and pancakes at LaGrange School. Proceeds support church activities through the Moderne Followers Class. Tickets sold by Lions members or at the door. event runs 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with a slide show and program. Birthdays for Mrs. Koebel and Mrs. French noted. local obituaries and personal notices included.
Wellington chamber notes a $1106.39 balance in the treasury. William Barber reports on a Lorain political education meeting attended with Robert Meyers. The group plans recruitment for a recreation chairman as J C Oakley steps back. A $2.73 Wellington Printing Co bill was paid. Special sale schedules are being distributed by the merchants committee.
Wellington Band Boosters sell three by five foot cotton flags with sewn stripes and dye printed stars. Poles and fasteners available for a small fee as boosters plan Saturday movies and a card party in Herrick Auditorium on February 17. Next band booster meeting is March 7 at 7 30 pm.
Vermilion community groups plan Scout Sunday observance at the Congregational Church on February 1. The event features a resident parliamentarian and signals a formal gathering of local youth and civic groups with emphasis on scouting ideals.
Auto service listing for Hough and Caldwell Auto Service located west of Wellington on Route 15 Brighton Ph Wellington SIS provides farm related meter services.
The Rochester Baptist Church invites the public to hear Rev. Peter Vars on the topic Capito l Talks Versus Communism. Young people sponsor the program from the Harry Wisler home. Nearby guests include Mrs Ethel Hines of New London and Mrs Ewa Bradford.
Wellington reporters note Sorosis club holds a meeting with Mrs L W Baker, fourteen members attend, and Mr W B Murray Jr reviews The Great Imposter as part of the gathering.
The Grafton PTA announces a community Fun Fair on Saturday from 3 PM to 10 PM at Grafton School. A chili supper is served from 5 PM to 7 PM and a caped Captain Penny program runs from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Wellington area church schedules show multiple pastors and services. Meetings include Sunday school 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:30, Evening services at 7:30, and midweek prayer sessions. several churches note youth groups, choruses, and evangelistic events with various superintendents and pastors named.
Penfield women from the Penfield Farm Woman's Club vote to join the statewide car safety program. Led by Mrs. Mervin Styer the group plans a circle meeting with Mrs. J Ralph Brown on March 1 at 8 p.m.
Wellington hosts a fashion program titled Silent Circle Speaker Is Fashion Pro. The hostess and attendees include Mrs Charis and Mrs Kenneth Grose with Gide Ray assisting. RL North is also listed as hostess for a March 1 event at 8 p.m.
Afternoon tea for Missionary 30 societies will be featured with Norma Freeze as speaker. An evening service will be at the Milan Friends Church. Pupils of the Pages Corners present a film titled sec down. Rev.
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