Grafton Township Fire Department Tanker Ready for Use
The Grafton Township Fire Department in Belden reports a new tanker and used tractor, costing about 2100 dollars, fully paid and ready. Funds came from house to house canvass and a fish fry. The setup holds 1600 gallons on the tanker, 400 gallons on the truck, and 1500 gallons stored in the station loft. Officers include President Kenneth Klimect and fire chief Ray Taylor.
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Belden
Grafton Township
Kenneth Klimect
Ray Taylor
Morris Hill
Howard! Wise
Clayton Mole
Y-Teens Plan Dance Lesson Event in Grafton
Mrs. Theodora Cook announces a Y-Teens dance at Grafton High School on February 16 from 8 to 10 30 pm. Mr and Mrs James Wagner of Lorain will teach square and novelty dances with chaperones Mr and Mrs Raymond Brehm and Mr and Mrs Clifford McGill.
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Grafton
Theodora Cook
James Wagner
Lorain
Raymond Brehm
Clifford McGill
Grafton Library Adds Broad Selection of New Books
Grafton librarian Mrs. Marion E. Mull reports many new titles added to the library shelves. Highlights include Courtroom by Quentin Reynolds The Independent Mind by Corliss Lamont Kon Tiki and I by Eric Hesselberg Itchin Feet by Harris and a names book edited by Ames along with travel and general interest works.
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Grafton
Marion E. Mull
Grafton Public Library
Quentin Reynolds
Leibowitz
Corliss Lamont
America
Ames
Eric Hesselberg
Hisourney
South America
Harris
Iceland
Cape of Good Hope
New Book Listings and Birthday Observance Highlight Local Schedule
A column lists youth work guides and worship programs for intermediates alongside craft and insect books by Salomon Fabre and Thane. Honoring Mrs Carl Shephard Jr, a family birthday gathering at the Shephard home includes Mr and Mrs Richard Renner among guests.
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Harner
Bays
Salomun
Fabre
Jean Henri Fabre
Saunders
Humphries
Ames
Elswyth Thane
Williamsburg
Choctaw Bend
James
Davies
Strange
Coxe
Grafton
Carl Shephard, Jr
Carl Shephard
Richard Renner
Women Discuss Communion Set Purchase At Bible Class
Mrs. Anna Hosler hosted the Grafton Bible class meeting with scripture read by Mrs. Mary Logan. Officers reported, Betwell cards signed, a class discussion on buying a church Communion set planned for later decision. One guest attended, and plans for the March meeting were announced.
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Grafton
Anna Hosler
Mary Logan
Ohio
Stella Toghill
Dale Barber Wins Speech League Contest at Grafton High
Dale Barber, Grafton High School, won first place in Dramatic Declamation at the Lorain County Speech League contest with his own cutting of Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front. He advances to the State finals at Ohio State University. Contestants hailed from Avon, Lake, Clearview, Columbia, and Ridgeville.
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Grafton
Dale Barber
Grafton High School
Lorain County
Dale
Remarque
Ohio State University
Ohio
Avon
Lake
Clearview
Columbia
Ridgeville
Gratton
Vicinity
Edna Finlayson
Farm Council 7 E Discusses Schools in Belden Township
Farm Bureau Council 7 E met at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Buzas with Mrs Marie McIntire opening the meeting and Robert Buzas leading discussion on road improvement rural telephone service and schools. A two course luncheon followed. The group plans a March gathering at the Elton Risings home.
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Grafton
Robert Buzas
Farm Bureau Council 7-E
Discum
Marie McIntire
Belden
Council 7-E
Elton Rising
Anchor Rebekah Lodge Officers Installed
GRAFTON Anchor Rebekah Lodge met for regular session Tuesday evening with good attendance. New Noble Grand Phyllis Blaine presided and two additional officers were installed by deputy president Freda MacNeal. A refreshment committee and a games committee were named for the next meeting.
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Grafton
Anchor
Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Phyllis Blaine
Freda MacNeal
Immaculate Conception Altar Society Meets For February Plans
Miss Alice Knechtges reviews The Ear of God at the Immaculate Conception church Altar and Rosary Society meeting. Mrs. Alan O Connor installs new officers and reports cover profit sharing, parish hall chairs, bake sale plans, president's tea, deanery luncheon, Kiwanis dinner, February altar duties, and a public card party scheduled for February 24.
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Alice Knechtges
Ear of God Grafton
Immaculate Conception Church Altar and Rosary Society
Leon Groboske
N. L. Younglas
Elyria
Elks Club
Faber Mandeville
Past Presidents To Be Honored By Belden P T A
Belden P T A invites one past president as a special guest for Founders Day at the Belden school auditorium on Wednesday evening February 20. The Belden PTA will organize and observe the event.
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Belden P.T.A
Belden
Belden Parent-Teacher Association
Will Bel
Mrs Helen McKean Re elected President Of Altar And Rosary Society
The Altar and Rosary Society of Assumption church re elected Mrs Helen McKean as president. Florence Matusik as vice president Josephine Logan as secretary and Ruth Groboske as treasurer assist. A bake sale is set for Saturday February 23 at the Spitzer garage with Josephine Klingshirn as chair. Members will purify altar cloths with Irish linen and make them. Lottie Szmania joined the sodality. A plant for Frances Alten and a 5 art gift for the Groboske baby are planned. Aprons donated by Mary Zalenski and plaques by Louise Hess to be sold at the next meeting. Prizes awarded to Virginia Jewiski and Catherine Janosko during the social hour. St Valentine decorations and refreshments ended the evening with a refreshment committee named.
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Helen McKean
Church Society Srafton
Altar and Rosary Society of Assumption Church
McKean
Florence Matusik
Josephine Logan
Ruth Groboske
Spitzer
Josephine Klingshirn
Virginia Jewiski
Catherine Janosko
Georgeann Moodie
Virginia Schaefer
Virginia McKean
Lillian Fildes
Pvt Margaret Rauscher Transferred to Medical Training
Pvt Margaret Rauscher daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Rauscher Route 57 Grafton completed basic training with the WAC and was sent to Fort Sam Houston Texas for medical training last Thursday Her mother and sister Jeane Marie attended graduation exercises at Fort Lee Va Mail will teach her at 8208554 Medical Field Service School Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas
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Margaret Rauscher
Grafton
Pyot
Anthony Rauscher
Route 57
WAC
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Jeane Marie
Fort Lee
Brooke Army Medical Center
Grafton Garden Club Enjoys Card Party
Grafton Jard Club members gathered Thursday evening hosted by Mrs Helen Smith of LaGrange. Card games crowned Mrs Mary Cornish first prize with Mrs Helen Smith and Mrs Eleanor Clapp as runners up. A birthday gift honored Mrs Mary O Connors, followed by a salad course. Members set to meet again in two weeks at Mrs Cornish home. A chili supper fundraiser planned for February 16 by the Home Builders class of the Methodist Church from 5 30 to 7 00 pm to support church projects.
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Grafton
O'Grala Club
Helen Smith
LaGrange
Mary Cornish
Eleanor Clapp
Mildred Groboske
Mary O'Connor
Methodist Church
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