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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1959

Page

20

Edison Park Funds Approved for park development and amenities

Edison Park funds were approved to develop a section of Edison Memorial Park graded by Hillman Construction. A 40 by 70 foot area could host tennis, outdoor basketball and shuffleboard and be flooded for winter skating at about 980 dollars. Permanent patrolman appointments were confirmed for James Finnen and Marion Hire.

Milan Edison Memorial Park Hillman Construction Company Norwalk Civic Club Ray Flannigan James Finnen Marion Hire Hunter Haynes A. E. Meyers Haynes Ewell Walter Karnes Karnes

Henrietta 4-H Club Plans Mother’s Day Event and Fair Activities

Twenty two members and two guests attended the Henrietta Clover 4H meeting at Mrs Myrle Holcomb home. Plans were shared for entertaining mothers July 28 at Henrietta Methodist Church parlors and a grading of projects set for Aug 10 at Firelands High School from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A four scene sing and county fair talent entries were announced for Aug 27 with four names submitted for Junior Fair queen Karen Born selected. A summer picnic was planned with a planning committee appointed: Peggy Fletcher Susan Gade Elaine Bora and Susan Born.

Henrietta Beverly Deisher Richard Lamvermeyer Henrietta Clover Myrle Holcomb Gail Wasem Mary Ann Keressi Henrietta Methodist Church Firelands High School

Hay Bale Fire Reported on Rt 76 Area

North Ridgeville firemen were called to a truck fire near Rt 76 and Sugar Ridge Rd but found only smoldering hay bales. No flames or witnesses were available to confirm a cause. Fire officials suspected stacked hay or remnants but could not prove any fire.

North Ridgeville Rt. 76 Sugar Ridge Rd

Councilmen Say Up Fee For Dragline

Avon village debates charging for dragline use raising rates from six to nine or ten dollars per hour to cover costs and consider selling the equipment. A drainage and sewer committee will join with finance to decide future dragline policy and report next council session.

Avon Avon Village B.C. Curtiss Curtiss Joseph Keller George Lanzendorfer Drainage and Sewer Committee Finance Committee

Blonde named Miss Cleveland in UPI sweep

Diane Torgler a 21 year old blonde was named Miss Cleveland after sweeping the swim suit talent and evening dress events She will compete for Miss Ohio at Mansfield August 6 8 and represents the city in the contest scene in Ohio.

Cleveland UPI Diane Torgler Mansfield

Rochester Garden Circle Plans Flower Show and Social

Rochester garden club members meet at Mrs. Eleanor Williams to plan a flower show with Michigan guests furnishing flowers and a pond lily paper delivered. A Findley Park picnic will replace the next meeting as the Friendship Club sponsors a church social and the Women's Society of Christian Service serves a smorgasbord supper at the show venue.

Rochester Lillian Donague Kalama- Rochester Madejzoo Mich Ford Brabon Toj Shelbyville Eleanor Williams Eileen Sullivan Joan Babcock Goldie Dygert Findley Park Friendship Club Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Eleanore Williams de Ziegler Mary Storrow

Osteopaths Elect Officers

Dr. Roy J. Harvey of Midland Michigan was chosen president elect of the American Osteopathic Association at the annual Chicago convention. The 44 year old general practitioner will become president in 1960, succeeding Dr Galen S Young of Chester Pennsylvania who will be installed at the current meeting.

Chicago UPI Roy J. Harvey Midland Mich American Osteopathic Association Harvey Galenis. Young Chester

Points for Parents by Edyth Thomas Wallace

Edyth Thomas Wallace argues that blaming a child for an unfinished project harms motivation and future effort. The piece reflects on parental guidance during a challenging air plane model project and suggests offering help instead of reproach.

Edyth Thomas Wallace

Eaton Trustees Set Evening Meeting on Zoning Changes

North Eaton township trustees will meet at 8 PM in the town hall to discuss zoning changes. The proposal adds golf courses to Residential District Section 4, per township clerk George Cornish.

North Eaton George Cornish

Queen Contest Nears Finish in Norwalk

Norwalk reports Ruth Weisenberger leading by a narrow margin in the Firelands Sesquicentennial queen contest after the third tabulation. Joan Songstock and Kay Russ trail closely, with final public vote tally due at 7 p.m. Thursday. Contestants must turn in all coupon books, leftovers exchanged at Sesquicentennial HQ for discounts on fairgrounds pageant and coronation hall seats.

Norwalk Ruth Weisenberger Weisenberger Joan Songstock Kay Russ Shirley Berry Queens Coronation Hall Sesquicentennial Benedict St

Northampton Fair Sheep Show Mixup Delays Results

In Northampton Massachusetts officials looked red faced as 1957 sheep show results were posted by mistake as 1956 winners due to an office error at the fairgrounds. A flood of telephone calls followed as the mix up was realized.

Northampton Mass

Wakeman Testing Clinic For Pre Schoolers At New London

A testing clinic for under age children seeking fall school entry will be held in New London on July 31 and August 1. Mrs Marie Hall a school system psychologist from Bowling Green will supervise the tests and be assisted by an instructor from Bowling Green State University. Parents may have their children tested.

Wakeman New London Marie Hall Bowling Green Bowling Greens State University

Worship Up or Down Bio Gota Church Depth and Altitude

Bio gota from Columbia details two religious sites The Cathedral of Salt located 800 feet underground and The Sarine of Monserrate at an altitude of 10008 feet, highlighting extreme church placement.

Gota Columbia Salt Monserrate

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Edison Park Funds NEW City Sanitation Nen City Sanitation Department R. K E. Wagener Racd Machinery and Supply Co Beach Parkmaster f.D.b Ken Heisler Heisler Truck and Equipment Co Chestnut St Safety Service Richard T. Laux Vern Deming Elgin Corp National Leach Parkmaster Cliff Corder City Sanitation Department Sanitation Fund C-T Miss Garden Circle Melvin Barber Kipton W. K. Meloy Walter Christenson Elmer Dygert Here James Sullivan Mooresville Ind James Dygert Detroit Walter Marshall Elyria Don Newland Grafton William Blanton Kentucky Osteopaths Marne Elyria Furniture CO W. Broad Eaton Trustees Wakeman School Jack Buster Brown Acrobat Jack and Jill Broad Street Fairfax Orson Cardigans Nyton Lange Mylons Neisner Breed Sr Lorain Broadway O'Neil Sheffield Shep
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