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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
17
After the May 5 primary filing deadline, Wellington faces only two contests in the primary with few incumbents likely to challenge. The village’s political scene appears dull with most battles deferred to the November general election.
The village fields seven council candidates with six seats and four for the board of public affairs with two Republicans already secure. Incumbents Backhaus Fox Kyle Parsons Young plus newcomers Ray Shepherd Wight Stevick vie for BPA and council. Democrats field Harold Mohrman and Maurice Rady seeking reelection.
Wellington high school reports 36 students on the honor roll for the first semester with ten earning above average. Freshmen lead with 12 regular honors and six all A's while seniors, juniors, and sophomores also show multiple top scorers. Notable names include Dorma Arndt Bet Weimer Donald Menz Elaine Oakley Kathleen Barbe Judith Ewell Patricia Palmer Carol Foster J Elanor Sprague Jack Salzman Iva Walker Anna Williams and David Mohrman Patsy Atkin among others.
The notice lists mass times for Wellington Church including 8 10 and 12 noon on Sundays and 7 9 and 8 40 p.m. on Holy Days, weekday Mass at 7 30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. It names pastors superintendents and youth groups, and notes a Membership Class by Mr Crab yltree with age based eligibility for 1959.
WELLINGTON Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps members met in regular session and voted to hold an all day sewing meeting Thursday February 26 at 127 Courtland St hosted by Mrs. Allie Barrick Sidle. Officers were installed including Jennie Lance as patriotic instructor and Thelma Outridge as news reporter.
Wellington Mrs. Herbert Whitney presided over the First Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship gathering in the church lounge on Wednesday afternoon. The program featured a narration of Rural Life in Puerto Rico, a pantomime by several members, and a post performance film.
Wellington Mete N Ete Club members joined Mrs. Florence Gibbins at 409 Courtland St for crocheting, knitting and embroidery. Maurine Friend's birthday was celebrated, dessert served, and plans made for a husband night on Sunday February 15. The group will meet with Mr. Martin Gibbins on Monday evening March 2.
Norwalk voters head to a May 5 primary with Democrats and Republicans fielding multiple candidates for council seats. In Norwalk, third ward Democrats Paul Simon Jr. and Robert E. Fritz contend, while fourth ward Democrats Clarence Schatter and Richard H. Turnley vie. Bellevue sees five Republicans contesting an at large council race, and multiple petitions list incumbents and challengers for auditor, treasurer, and solicitor as well as a school bond issue affecting several townships.
In Bellevue mayoral and ward races a list of candidates appears amid reports of injuries. Misa Rathwell led as a candidate for a fourth term after a fall this week while posing for photos. William F. Algier runs for a second term as councilman.
Wellington report states Miss Jane Morghan was named secretary at Monday night meeting chaired by Mrs. Dorothy Jameyson. Mrs. Robert King joined as a new member and invited guests to the next gathering. The group played Canasta withMrs. Paul Dreyer and Mrs. Harold Wiles placing second and hosted by date and whipped cream refreshments.
Wellington Kiwanis members heard a talk on social security retirement law changes at noon. Bill Hacken, a sleight of hand artist, will entertain Kiwanians and Boy Scouts at next week's meeting. Judge Earl Hoover to speak at the Brotherhood Dinner Feb 26 at the Congregational Church with members hosting wives.
The Wellington Lorain County Hospital Association holds its annual meeting to elect nine trustees and discuss a $275000 25 bed hospital drive. The drive stalled last year but pledges were mostly met as the economy improved. five Wellington residents will be elected from four candidates with space to add another name.
The KD Silent Circle of King's Daught meets at Mrs Tell's home with speaker Mrs Kathryn Witbeck and Homer Barbe presiding. Members decorate hats, conduct a bake sale February 14 at Wellington Hardware to raise funds for the Circle's Scholarship Fund, with prizes for best entries and an auction of white elephants.
Readable fragments show names Cora M. Shepard of 523 Barker St and Mrs Joseph Hoce of 123 Forest St with phone numbers 525 and 413 respectively. No additional context or events are evident in the excerpt.
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