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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
4
In Grafton the district’s teachers organize an art workshop with sessions on techniques and materials. The event, hosted by the Midview district, aims to involve students and parents through collaboration with local schools and the Parent-Teacher Association.
A meeting of the Church Class olds First '61 at GRAFTON was held with Mrs. Charlotte Schurzer presiding. Mrs. Edna Finnayson gave devotions, a short business session followed with committee reports. Mrs. Finley led the program, games were played, and seniors planned graduation refreshments and announcements.
Juniors await delivery of class lings as the Midview Concert Band director Boni Grafton is elected over seven teens. Sermon series and church services planned by Rev Donald Newland aim to boost fellowship and school spirit alongside pep rallies and weekend basketball. Semester exams on January 19-20 add concern amid rising tempo and yearbook photos of teams and baskets.
Auditions start Monday after class for four one act plays totaling 15 roles. Plays include The Marriage Proposal Infanta Minor Miracle and The Red Key. A fifth play Nobody Sleeps will cast in about two weeks. Varsity and reserve cheerleaders will be filmed Thursday after class with Art Rogers of Rogers Studio.
The executive planning committee of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met at Rev. and Mrs. Donald Newland's home on Tuesday. Vice President Allen Bartlett led discussions on remaining fiscal year programs and tentative plans included family night screen dinner and a youth debate.
Midview Junior High Band Boosters scheduled a dance for February 11 to accompany the Parent-Teacher Association chili supper. The public supper runs 5 to 8 pm with dancing 6 to 10 pm, open to students while parents may watch. A spring concert plan includes two performances by the concert and symphonic bands a week apart. Committee members include Morris Wissinger Jackson Cramer Shively. The group will also serve at the Father Daughter banquet for Girl Scouts and has paid $400 to Euclid Music Co. for band instruments.
The Intermediate Group gathered at Mr and Mrs Bert Nelsons home in Grafton Sunday evening for Bible study and devotions. After the study a worship period a recreation phase was held and refreshments were served by the hosts.
GRAFTON Recognition will be given at Midview Junior High School football players during a banquet Saturday night at 6 in Graf ton School. Ed Kubuski district athletic director will be master of ceremonies. Howard Schuenaman head coach and Tom Hurr and Ed Adelsberg assistant coaches will present awards to the players. Miss Beth Rollin will present awards to junior high cheer leaders. A film will be shown. Invited guests include administration and coaching staff and their wives. Parents are not invited.
In Grafton Ohio the Midview School District uses animal pictures on buses to aid kindergarten and first grade students in identifying their vehicles. The plan, born from bus confusion after schedule changes, reduced misboardings and is set to expand with decals on bus fronts and backs next year.
North Eaton students face five night suspensions for smoking as parents push for clearer punishment rules. Grafton board weighs policy against infractions while planning a new building program. The district reviews funding, rent for two classrooms, and potential shifts to accommodate future enrollment. The Midview Rifle Club requests more weekly use, and a February audit is planned with no irregularities found. The board schedules the next meeting for February 14.
Members of the O Grala Club met at Rhoda Sayers home to decide on bond sale timing and to express the board's wishes. Prizes in the games were awarded to Mary O Connor Rose Smith and Mary Cornish. Lois Younglas received a birthday gift. next meeting set for January 19 at Helen Smith's La Grange home.
Eleven Grafton Methodist Church members joined the School of Religion at the North Eaton Church of Christ on Sunday. They attended three of four classes, sharing three teachers alongside several Senior Missionary Youth Fellowship members. About 60 attended the first of eight sessions, with large crowds expected for the next three. The Rev. Stanley Bartlett leads the host church.
Grafton Khwanis Club will hold its annual President's Night tomorrow at 6 30 pm with President Art Rogers in charge of the program. Separate weather note lists kerosene and gasoline freezing points at minus seven and minus twenty eight degrees respectively.
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