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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1959

Page

8

Wellington approves 1960 budget and bond for storm sewer

Wellington council approved the 1960 budget of 421049.56 with no objections and passed a 75000 bond proposal for a storm sewer project from Charlemont Creek to Elm Street. Lorain County auditor approved a 2.6161 mill five year levy, and bids will be sought for 3000 gallons of police fuel. Prospect Street paving set for August. Electric license granted to Lewis P. Jewett.

Wellington Charlemont Creek Jones St Union St Elm St Lorain County Tom Laundon Dave Huffman Ralph Gray Prospect St Board of Education Aubrey Witbeck Lewis P. Jewett The Spencer Electric Co

Beaver Park Regatta Planned With Full Weekend Schedule

Beaver Park Boat Club hosts its 21st annual regatta with Harry Westfall as general chairman. Committees include Gordon Wheeler for spent, Cliff Ragsdale racing, Roy Berrington ladies, and Commodore Lovell Pearch for tickets and program. Friday events feature decorations and a dance, flag-raising duties by Lee Gotro, a log race Saturday from 11 to 3, and a Sunday program beginning at noon with a parade and the first outboard race at 2. Lorain Outboard Racing Club sponsors the flag-raising and seven outboard and three inboard heats. Grand prize drawings occur at 4.

Beaver Park Beaver Park Boat Club Harry Westfall Gordon Wheeler Cliff Ragsdale Roy Berrington Iladies William Little Commodore Lovell Pearch P. Tucker D. Hinds Commodore Wheelers H. Walczak Sulpizio B. Rosa Bob Schaffer Bob Dennison LeRoy Gotro Dave Williams Neal Archambeau Lee Gotro John C. Jaworski Lorain

Kipton Council Approves Final Zoning Ordinance Plan

The Kipton village council approved on final reading a zoning ordinance creating six districts including TR-1 and TR-2 for temporary trailers and motels. It sets size, spacing, and sanitation rules for trailer parks and requires public official inspection access. A zoning commission will comprise planning commission members serving terms.

Kipton Zoning Commission Planning Commission Katter Commission

Library To Assess Users Three Dollars A Year

Herrick Library will charge non Lorain County residents three dollars annually starting Sept. 1 to relieve strain on finances. The library serves many non local users funded by county intangible tax funds and seeks to balance support with demand. The main floor was air conditioned recently to improve conditions for patrons.

Herrick Lorain County Ohio

State VFW Leaders to Convene in Lorain

VFW commander John Frye of Post 451 announces a three day state Administration Council meeting in Lorain starting 8 30 p m Friday at Antler's Hotel during the citys 12th birthday events A banquet honoring Frye follows Saturday at the American Slovak Home with tickets available from Post 41 and other veterans groups A Lorain County Sheriff escort will meet Frye on arrival at Cleveland Hopkins for the homecoming event Saturday night

Lorain Frye Antler’s Washington Ave Lorain County Fyfe Broadway Ots Alfred Porkolab Post 41 Administration Council VFW

Acme Grange Inspection Postponed to September

Columbia report states the Lorain County master inspection of Acme Grange was moved to the first September meeting. Plans to assist at the grange event at Wellington next month will be discussed tonight at 8:30 during the Columbia Town Hall meeting.

Columbia Lorain County Acme Wellington Cohenbia

53 At Columbia Family Reunion Ends Yearly Event

The Nordgren family reunion in Columbia Park drew 35 attendees with three deaths and five births reported for the year. This marked the final gathering of the Cphernes clan. Next year a new family group will erect a monument at Asitabuiz.

Columbia Family Columbia Nordgren Columbi Park Garing Tr Cphernes Gether Asitabuiz

Jewelry Thief Steals From Herrick Jewelry Store

Police report a theft at Herrick jewelry store on West College Street. A concrete fragment shattered the east show window and five diamond rings a diamond cluster and a wrist watch were taken, valued at 834.21 dollars. Dorothy Shipman found the damaged window and notified police.

Oberlin Herrick Jewelry Store West College St Rudy Neuman East Show Window Dorothy Shipman North Prospect St

Oberlin College recital by five Conservatory students

Five Oberlin College Conservatory students will perform a recital tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Warner Concert Hall on campus. Performers include Helen Benham from Amenia New York playing Bach, David Kazimierzak from Bartlesville Oklahoma playing Vitali and Auer pieces, Joyce Chaffer from Idaho Falls Idaho performing Debussy, William Bynum from New Bern North Carolina with a Beethoven sonata, and Cary Dickerson from Hampton Georgia with a Barita Sonatina.

Oberlin Oberlin College Conservatory of Music Warner Concert Hall Helen Benham Amenia Bach David Kazimierzak Fom N.C Cary Dickerson Hampton, Ga Baritok

Medina County VFW Unit Sets Meeting Tonight

Valley City reports Medina County VFW Auxiliaries meet at 8 p m in Seville at the Robert R Taylor Post with department convention, chairmen reports, and a quarterly audit on the agenda Wednesday events include Browne Troop No 2 at 2 p m, Liverpool 4H groups at 7 33 p m, Valley City VFW Auxiliary regular meeting, Lions Club directors at 8 30 p m with committee chairs named, and a note on Arctic trek by SP4 Glenn Schwan. Frank Jacks Lizotte earns MA from University of Akron. former Valley City resident now in Lodi. earlier bachelor’s led LaFayette Elementary.

Valley City Medina County Council VFW Seville Robert R. Taylor John Schritz VFW Post 3563 Raffie Wil Dar Lions Club Robert Seingass Frank Jacks Lazotte Brunswick Center University of Akron Lizotte Lodi Baldwin- Wallace College LaFayette Broms- Wick

Regatta Planned At Huron for Sesqui-centennial

HURON HOBO plans a two day regatta August 29 and 30 tied to Huron’s sesqui centennial. Professional races by Mid East Outboard offer 600 in cash prizes on the 2%h with 42 trophies across 14 classes and a perpetual trophy race. Registration is three dollars. HOBO invites other outboard clubs to join.

Huron—Huron Outboard Boating Organization HOBO Huron Bill Matt Mid-East C Hydro Hydro Matt Dave Stienberger Harry Griffith Virgil Griffith

Vermilion Girl Scout Day Camp Sees Seventy-One Signups

Vermilion director Mrs. Paul Vesper reports 71 girls signed for the five day session August 3 to 7. Forty-two are intermediate Scouts and 29 are Brownies. The Fish and Game Association Grounds host the camp again with their generous facilities. A 49 star flag is needed and may be loaned to the scouts. call the director at her home.

Vermilion Paul Vesper Vermilion Neighborhood Fish and Game Association Vesper

Things Are Humming In Oberlin

North Park Ave resident Mies Pautino Martian reported being stung twice while patrolling the area. Oberlin officials contacted campus authorities who dispatched an exterminator to address the incident.

Oberlin Mies Pautino Martian North Park Bt

Ripton Council Mows Weeds and Urges Rail Help

Village of Ripton councilmen voted to clear roadside weeds using a $3,496.70 streets and sidewalks fund. They urged New York Central Railroad to mow its right of ways, and will install speed limit and Incorporated Village of Ripton signs at the village limits as part of a year of praise from residents.

Robert Hart Russell Whitney Charles Ingerson Ripton

Belgian Congo film charts safari themed adventure

A Belgian Congo film frames a safari as its central adventure with cinematic scenes aimed to entertain and inform audiences about the jungle journey and local life.

Sheffield Lake Board Hires Six Teachers Amid Three Open Posts

The Sheffield Lake District School board approved six new teachers and a custodian last night. Three teaching vacancies remain across four schools. A speech therapist will be shared with Avon district, aided by about 5000 dollars in federal subsidies.

Sheffield Lake Sheffield Lake District Anita Boytar Walter Marks James Wiebrecht Angela Edwards John Marker Jack Mitchell William Barr Avon

Ridgeville 4-H Club Sets Projects Judging Schedule

Ad visor Mrs. Joseph Cole announced judging for 44 Ridgeville 4-H projects at the Town Hall on Monday July 27. All project books are due by next meeting. Rose Myers led the business session and tickets for the Lorain County Fair were distributed. Pins and Needles Club plans one pre fair meeting and one after.

Joseph Cole

MYF Meeting At Henrietta Lake Social Evening

The MYF of the local Methodist church held a social gathering Thursday at the Meyer summer home on the lake with swimming games and refreshments. A devotional meeting followed Sunday evening at the church with John Born in charge of the program.

Henrietta Harry Meyer John Born

Booster Club Plans Dance After Picnic

Henrietta reports the Boosters Club held a July picnic at the DeWalt home and organized a Sept. 12 dance at Firelands High School. Bob Parkinson of WEOL Elyria will provide records and entertainment. Next meeting set for Aug. 10 at Firelands High School.

Henrietta Boosters Club Jerry DeWalt North Ridge Firelands High School Bob Parkinson WEOL Elyria

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