Petitions Seek Vote on Plant and System Sale
Amherst John Pinkney heads a committee to circulate petitions for a November ballot item allowing the sale of the electric generating plant and distribution system. About 15 workers plan to gather signatures early next week to place the question before voters. Proceeds would escrow enough to retire bonds, with remaining funds earmarked for sewer system renovation. Signed petitions will be filed for 10 days with Village Clerk Charles Miller for public inspection. Interested signers were directed to contact local residents including Mrs Clifford Berr Mrs G Bulman and others.
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Wid.suusule SysteUn
Pinkney
Board of Public Affairs
Charles Miller
Clifford Berr
G. Bulman
Richard Cooley
L Goodspeed
Gene Lyle
Howard Shumaker
John Zansmeister
Amherst Boards Sets New Kindergarten Age Rule
Amherst parents of 38 children with a fifth birthday between October 1 and January 15 were notified of the new kindergarten entrance age set by the Board of Education. Superintendent Powers says a child five by January 1 may be admitted if psych tests show a mental age of five, to be offered in August by the school psychologist. Tests are optional, not required, used to judge readiness and parental responsibility. The board expects most parents will align with the October 1 start date.
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Amherst
Feiter
Board of Education
Fred Powers
UAW Group Plans Reuther Talk At Elyria Dinner
Walter Reuther head of the CLO and United Auto Workers may be invited as speaker for an Elyria UAW testimonial dinner this year. Tentative plans announced by the PAW Education Council call for bringing Reuther to Elyria to discuss guaranteed annual wage contracts in the auto industry. The council, the educational arm of the CIO affiliated group, began arranging the event at union headquarters last night and named Reuther as the speaker choice.
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Walter Reuther
CLO
United Auto Workers
Elyria Uaw
Reuther
Elyria
PAW Education Council
Ares Lam ~ Cio
Reutner
Heather
Ben Golechen
Cleveland Livestock Market Report Summary
The brief notes livestock activities with prices and items listed for sale. Names and figures appear garbled but indicate bids, receipts, and prime lots.
Henrietta Club Hears Porter On Safety
Henrietta Russ Porter spoke on Health and Safety at Wellington meeting. Mrs Carolyn Toianh hosted and the new constitution was approved. An announcement noted a club fund drive of 11 dollars for purchases and transfers. The annual Style Show is planned for Aug 9 10 and 11. Marion Born led the meeting in Janice Virag’s absence. Susan Bory and Myra Beach organized entertainment and refreshments.
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Henrietta — Russ Porter
Wellington
Carolyn Toianh
Marion Born
Janice Virag
Susan Bory
Myra Beach
Orrlee Meyer
Arene
Beach Party Planned By Eaton 4-H Club
Eaton 4-H members organized a beach party with plans for recreation, transportation, and safety. Lois Crow and Mond attended. projects discussed. refreshments served. Next meeting set for Monday at Mrs Karl Martio’s home.
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Eaton Seo
Lois Crow
Anc Transportationn
Karl Martio AL
Amherst Field House Drive Aims To Boost Local Facilities
Lions Club leads campaign for a field house at Amherst Memorial Field to serve track, football and summer programs. The plan totals about $20,000 with half funded by the school board and $10,000 sought from residents, churches, and organizations through a brochure detailing need, size, and expected uses. The project will provide showers, lockers, restrooms, equipment storage, and space for 125 bays, with broader plans for tennis, badminton, playgrounds, and recreational activities across the district.
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Amherst
Memorial
Amherst Board of Education
Amherst’ Memorial Field
Ing¢Her
Auremaya
Lions Club
Amherst Ares
Amherst Lions Club
Otto Riemer
Jack Woontz
Carl Deeds
Fred Hogreie
George Walker
Gravce[ Purcell
Fred R. Powers
Thomas C Simpson
Manon Steele
Nativity Church Plans 40 Hours Of Devotion
Nativity Church schedules 40 Hours of Devotion starting with an 8 a.m. Mass Sunday, July, continuing through Tuesday, July 26, ending with benediction Tuesday evening. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held each day with Sunday masses at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., and Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Benediction is set for 2:30 p.m. each day. Rev. Fr. Frederick Dieta, pastor, will lead observances daily.
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Squth Amherst
Ie Natchy
Tru
Frederick Dieta
Nationts Church
Wil
Pick Up Service Set In Carlisle Drive Tomorrow
Carlisle youth service groups sponsor a curbside scrap drive tomorrow delivering a pick up service from 1 am to 5 pm. Trailers will be stationed in the LaPorte Church yard during the same hours for contributions collected from curbs and porches.
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Carlisle
LaPorte
Butter Prices Eggs Poultry and Dairy Report 1955
Prices paid delivered for butter eggs and poultry remained steady with minor changes. Market conditions show adequate supplies, steady demand, and retailer pricing reflecting government graded quality.
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EGOS
Amedia
U. B
Uive
Tienes
Toledo Cash Grain Market Report Snapshot
In Toledo the cash grain market lists No 2 soft red 87-1, No 2 yellow 138-1, and No 1 yellow 79.99-2.23. Prices reflect ARAT No 2 white 4790-191 and No 2 yellow 138-1 with various bids and sale terms noted.
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Toledo
Mott Nie
Cemetery Hill Hot Rods Draw South Amherst Youths
South Amherst boys race homemade soap box hot rods down Cemetery Hill near Evergreen Cemetery. Eight to ten youths race daily, using old wagon wheels and steering wheels with brakes, wearing crash helmets. The 100 foot track records 17 seconds set by Kenny Wilhelm. Time trials precede each race, with a point system and a running scoresheet. Arthur is leading the high point standings.
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South Amherst
Cemetery Hill
Evergreen Cemetery
Kenny Wilhelm
Arthur
American Legion Carnival Dates Set For Aug 17 20
Amherst hosts the tenth annual American Legion carnival August 17 to 20 with Howard Kreeger as general chairman. The committee includes Allen Xehlein Merrilk Walker and Rus The A J Sunny Amusement Company will provide rides. Tony Bell helps with arrangements. Concessions will be on grounds plus a Friday fish fry 4 to 7 pm and a kiddies matinee Saturday afternoon with free gifts for children. All rides drop in price 1 to 5 pm Saturday. grand finale prizes awarded. Special hourly bus service will run to and from the carnival. Two minor accidents were reported with no arrests. Carnival booklets will be distributed. An Akron resident, Annie Buckson, 47, was involved in a collision on Routes 51 and 76 with a parked car. damage minor. A separate accident at Routes 20 and 311 near Lorain involved Franklin D Hall and a Grover Ludwick semi-trailer. moderate damage reported.
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Amherst
Howard Kreeger
Legion
Allen x
iCehlein
Merrilk Walker
Rus
A. J. Sunny
Kubach
Tony Bell
Cleveland
Arhe
Tanregents
Ohio State Patrol
Annie Buckson
Akron
Rts
Braz
Kenneth Knapp
Litchfield
Franklin D. Hall
West 7Th St
Lorain
Grover Ludwick
Youngstown
Hall
Jeff
Vento Rt. Sl
Near and Produce on the Terminal Market Item List
A jumble of market items and prices from Near y Produce on the Terminal Market. Apples, greens, peppers, broccoli, cucumbers, currants, mushrooms, parsley, and more are listed with varying prices and units. Includes notes on greenhouse produce and assorted fruit and vegetable categories with scattered price figures and product labels.
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Mosey
Boston
Renare Tyr
Ohio
Medelge
Tors
Ohio Rd
Whitey
Hi Eds Hold Meeting At Wilhelm Home
Amherst area notes describe a Hi-Eds gathering hosted by Mrs William Wilhelm at her home in Am herst. The event featured a dessert course and a bouquet of summer flowers. Prize was awarded to Mrs Ray Gradish for an activity, with plans announced for the next meeting on August 9 at Mrs Selbok or Fred Eppley’s residence.
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South
Amherst
William Wilhelm
Bend
Aspber
Ray Gradish
Ise Selbok
Ohto
Ipok
Trening Medige
Faith and nearby churches schedule Sunday services
Faith Baptist holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Young people meet at 7 p.m. Evening worship follows. Methodist lists Sunday school 9 45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m with youth fellowship at 6 p.m. Catholic St Joseph offers masses 7 30, 9, 11 a.m. Evangelical United Brethren has Sunday school 9 30 a.m. and worship 10 50 a.m. Congregational church shows Sunday school 9 50 a.m. worship 11 45 a.m. St Paul Evangelical Lutheran notes undax class at 8 13 a.m. and worship at 1 30 p.m. Foursquare Gospel lists Sunday school 9 30 a.m. worship 10 45 a.m. group services 6 30 p.m. evangelistic service 7 30 p.m.
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ST. Peter's
Evangelical and Reformed
Jerome Wenner
Faith Baptist
Leland Howard
Dale Riges
Lam
First Evangelical United Brethren
Rickara Appel
Emerson Emke
Evangelical Lutheran Trev
Arthur Deyundax
Foursquare
William Mouer
South Amherst Group Supports Church Building Fund
SOUTH AMHERST The Goodwill Workers at St John's Evangelical and Reformed Church met at the home of Paul Gannon on South Lake Street and voted to contribute to the church building fund. Mrs Nick Krebs presided. devotional theme was Prayer and Thanksgiving for Gods Outdoors. Mrs Alex Flowers read Psalm 24. Mrs Ernest Kaserman spoke on the Glory of God and His Outdoors. The group will meet again September 14 at Mrs Estes Kaserman's home with attendees including Mrs Ad Wilson, Mrs Mick Wrebs, George Puppert, Mrs Dewees, and others.
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South Amherst
St. John’s
Eva i Galical
Reformed
Poon
Iawr
Paul Ganok
South Lake St
Nick Krebs
Krebs
Alex Flowers
Ernnest Kaserman
God
Kaserman
Est Kasers
Ad Wilson
Mick Wrebs
George Puppert
Dewees
Minniester
Naserman
Ernest Gauman Ynatrick Andues
Pauline
Paul Gannon
Lely Kees
Richard
South Amherst Residents Visit Pfc. Dellinger
South Amherst residents Mr and Mrs Joseph Ashyk David and Wathy and Mrs Rose Sogard traveled to Fort Leanarn Waad Missouri to visit Pfc James Dellinger and his family. Mrs Dellinger is the former Barbara Bogardy. Dellinger has recently been promoted from private to private first class.
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South Amherst
Joseph Ashyk
David and
Wathy
Rose Sogard
Fort Leanarn Waad
Pfc
James Dellinger
Dellinger
Barbara Bogardy
Iurst
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Rie
Amhent
Henrietta Club
Porter
4-H Club
Eaton
Kenmore & Whirlpool
Dodson
Clave
Oberlin
Amherst Field House
The
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William Robertson
Ed Kirchgessne
Arthur Pelander
al Fowel
T. C. Simpson
Gordon “Skip” Ward
Nativity Church
States Department of Agriculture
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Elyria Transit CO
Toledo Cash Grain
Wiglis
Cemetery Hall
Artie Wrage
Bud Schneider
Kenneth Wilhelm
Freddy Gasser
Billy Willis
Larry Knoble
Schneider
Knoble
Wilhelm
Gasser
Chronicle-Telegram
Mabelle Dickinson
Artie’ Wrage
James Bays
Gm” Riddle
Alan
Bud' Schneider
Gerald
Gerry” Innes
Kenneth
Kenny Willa
Helm
Fred
Freddy
Ronald
Ronnie Dickn
American Legion
State Patrol
Wilhelm Home
Amherst Memorial Studio
Evert Myler
Jewison
Amherst Churches
T. Joseph Catholic
Joseph Lembaca
Amherst Garden Club
Amherst Area
South Amherst Group
Amherst Furniture CO
Church St. Ph
Labor Saver
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Jos. Galinsky West Road
Pittsfield
Amherst Lumber Co
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