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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1957
Page
12
GRAFTON Village council approved 1957 general fund operating expenses at 24 196.27 an increase of about 4000 over 1956. Additional appropriations covered street maintenance 7082.40 state highway improvement 5500 light 54949.69 and sewer improvement 119971.71 funded by bond sales and the new plant projected costs.
Belden residents gathered to celebrate the 77th birthday of Mr. Pfieffer hosted by his wife Mrs A C Pfieffer and Birthday Club members from Wooster and Weilersville. Attendees included Mr and Mrs David Sommers Mr and Mrs Homer Gresser Mr and Mrs Amos Conrad and Mr and Mrs Martin Bird. Councilman Thomas Glant discussed federal aid for a new sewage treatment plant but Solicitor Hubbard Wilcox said the project is too far along to qualify. Plant work began last summer and should be operating this fall. Mayor E C Toghill was asked about billing procedures.
Trinity Lutheran Grafton Midview will hold seven midweek Lenten services in Grafton School auditorium starting Ash Wednesday March 6 at p.m. Rev. Maurice Shackell will preach under the theme Passion Glimpses with titles such as By Moonlight and In Noonday Darkness.
The Eaton Grange invites the public to an open house at the Eaton Grange Hall Rt 82. Eugene Kelley presents a history titled Accomplishments of Our Grange and Roy Smith shows activity highlights. The Grange band performs and members bring sandwiches or cookies for the close.
Council members voiced concern over deteriorating New York Central and Baltimore and Ohio crossings, directing the clerk to request repairs. John Groboske reported inquiries about replacing coal burners with diesels for switching, noting soot in Railroad Street. The idea of fining a conductor under the village smoke ordinance was debated, with the solicitor doubting its enforceability without clear standards. No action on a wage ordinance for Marshal Gayeska. village finances to be studied. A Lions Club forming to attract industry was proposed.
Elyria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution learns patriotic work will continue in Colorado state institutions and public schools despite Gov. Stephan McNichols order cancelling DAR in schools. The action followed a Denver member’s remark about a Mexican boy carrying the flag. Superintendent G F Solbert revived the DAR program at the state institution.
Members of St Barbara Circle of St Vincent de Paul Church at Leia a POW Base held a card party in the church hall last night. Mrs Helen Dubesa hosted at 5400 Liberty St and Mrs Alice Ann Milde presided. Prizes went to Mrs Bonnie Mc Gucken and Mrs Milde with Mrs Irene Caveau aiding refreshments. Next meeting is Mar 20 at Mrs Mary Marote’s Liberty St home.
Grafton PTA founded in 1922 on Founder's Day with Mrs. J A Knechtges as first president. Classes met in the building now town hall. the new school completed in 1936 with Walter Jantz as superintendent and Edna Finlayson as principal. Past presidents span 1922 to 1956. current president is Mrs June Barendt.
Mr. and Mrs. A R Schwed came home after a month in Florida including Fort Myers Pageant of Lights. Local officials and residents, such as B B Cox and Mrs Charlotte Blair, are noted at conventions and visits across Cleveland area communities. Families welcomed guests in Lodi and Galion while others traveled to Wyandotte Michigan and Atlantic City for events and moves.
More than 200 Cub Scouts, families, and guests attended Pack 113's seventh annual Blue and Gold dinner in LaGrange School Monday night. The event carried the theme Onward for God and My Country with leaders Al Shriner, Harry Vandenburg, Paden Scoontz, and Carl Pearce noted. Lions sponsored the pack and Mr and Mrs Chiff Brooks were guests.
LaGrange hosts a scout conclave with den mothers receiving pins and patches. Awards include wolf bear and lion ranks with patches, arrows, and pins for several youths, plus new den mothers and committeemen named. Mrs Mae Durkee presented the neckerchief and slide to a new entrant, and Scoutmaster Wilmot Long welcomed him into the Boy Scouts.
Mrs Allen Bartlett hosted a group of fifth grade pupils from GRAFTON Methodist Church Sunday school at her home. A tape recording of an imagined visit to mission stations featured, followed by a game and refreshments for Judy Nicholson Linda Lee Sandra Norton Dreamalee Divers Phyllis Tran Joy McConnell Charles Tay Tommy Porter and Gayle Bartlett.
GRAFTON The Rev Burl Brown announced WSCS area meeting in Columbus on March 5. First mid week prayer service set for March 6 at 8 p m with a combined prayer period 1 to 6 p m. Plans included bake sale, mother and daughter banquet and a study course.
Grafton library reviews feature Jim Bennett private eye in a death race where innocence and guilt collide on a single day in Cleveland. Also cover Mirage by Ruth McKenny a Napoleonic era tale of science and intrigue in Egypt and France. Twilight For The Gods by Ernest J Gann follows a crew facing personal crises at sea after a cannibal voyage. The Naked Warriors recounts Navy Frogmen’s beach reconnaissance during wartime. ERMA Do It explains the Bank of America system that automates statements, replacing 38 000 depositors in two days and offering displaced workers new roles.
Trinity Teens met at Leroy Neitzel’s home to plan future activities. They will collect books March 11 for crippled children at Patricia Wack’s home, which will also host the next meeting. Two games entertained attendees and Mrs. Neitzel provided refreshments. They hosted a Valentine's Day party at Carolyn Balsman’s home since the last meeting.
The second organizational meeting for the proposed Cub Scout pack in the Fields area was held at Fields School. Wilbert Edstrom explained the charter and program to parents, film strips on activities were shown, with Edstrom assisted by Ed Hurlbert and Mrs. Sanford Remy narrating.
Grafton PTA observed Founders Day with Jack Barendt tracing the origin of the Parent Teacher Association. Mrs. Clifford McGill introduced him and showed films Patterns for Peace and This Is the Challenge about the United Nations. A nominating committee was chosen and improvements for the cafeteria were approved.
Cub Pack 152 marked the 40th anniversary of the scouting movement with a Blue and Gold dinner at Grafton Methodist Church. Cubmaster Dick Edwards awarded bobcat pins to Ronald Clark Paul Manns Jackie Moore Ronald Porter Tom Porter Larry Bush and Clyde Root and presented bear and wall badges to Earl Slack Ronnie Styles and David Boseley. Group singing and cartoon movies were part of the evening.
Eaton Area Council entertainment committee met to host a dance at Estom School on Saturday from 8 to midnight with Trombetta's band. Gifts from local merchants will be awarded and proceeds aid future events and council work to improve the community.
At Eaton School the Cub Pack III awards a plaque for service to the Cub Scout program to Mrs. Pearl Jontz former den mother. Lois Munn and Jeanette Sadders were also honored for their den mother work. Several Scouts earned wolf bear and silver arrows.
The Mother's Study Club honored Mrs. Thomas Blanco with a surprise farewell party at Mrs. Clifford McGill's home. Fifteen members and guest Mrs. Sarah Glant attended as the Blancos plan to move to Wyandotte Michigan.
Members of the O Grala Club met at the home of Mrs Mary O Connor on a Thursday evening to discuss tentative plans for a dinner party. A dessert course was served by the hostess.
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