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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1959

Page

8

Firelands Sesquicentennial Queen Finalists Revealed

Norwalk announces the top ten Queen finalists for the Firelands Sesquicentennial contest led by general chair Shirley Berry. Parade steps off at 6 p.m. with Main Street route, then Hester Street to McGuan Field. At 7 p.m. Rep. Baumhart speaks. Queen’s Ball at 9 p.m. at the VFW.

Norwalk Shirley Berry Marjorie Broad Judy Carpenter Charlene DeLuca Sunni Evans Dorothy Ann Fritz Kay Russ Joan Sengstock Janet Twaddle Elsie Twitchell Ruth Weisenberger Main St Hester St McGuan Field Wooster and Foster Sts Main League A. D. Baumhart VFW

Communion Day For Oberlin Children At Sacred Heart

Oberlin churches announce Holy Communion for Sacred Heart School children at 8 and 10 o clock Masses in Sacred Heart Hall. Other services include daily 8 am Mass at Sacred Heart, Mt Zion Baptist Church grove, and multiple Sunday hours across area parishes with special services and a brief congregational meeting.

Oberlin Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sacred Heart Hall West Lorain St Sacred Heart Church South Pleasant Groveland St Mt. Zion Baptist Church Henry J. Pippens Tabernacle Baptist Church Youngstown Ity First Church First Methodist Church Rust Methodist Sunday School Seventh St. Methodist Church Lorain Christ Episcopal Holy Communion Christian Missionary Alliance Alliance Young Fellowship Christ Temple Grace Lutheran First Church of Christ Scientist Peoples Bank

Valley City Churches Anniversary Fete Set

Valley City churches announce events with notices from St. Pauls Lutheran Evangelical and Reformed St Martin Catholic and Zion Lutheran. Anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Leonard Abram at 8 pm tomorrow. Vacation Bible School enrollment nears ninety. Christmas? items welcomed for church carnival. Choir practice and sermons listed.

Valley City Married Couples Club St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Schumaker St. Martin Catholic John Gruss Cleveland Gruss Zion Lutheran Chester W. Kenrite

Area Youths Learn Swimming at Findley Forest Park

Penfield children from several families including the Box, Myers, Zimmerman, Rollins, and Jones households are taking swimming lessons this week at Findley Forest Park. The Jolly Stitchers held a swimming party at Finchey Park with a picnic supper. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mohrman and daughter Percy moved from Wellington to the Garner Shobe house on Webdxier Road.

Penfield Findley Forest Park Glade Box Glenn Myers Marice Zimmerman Warren Rollins Edgar Jones Jolly Stitchers +Hlub Finchey Park Harold Mohrman Percy Wellington Garner Shobe Webdxier Rd

Florence Church Club Heads Elected in Florence

Mrs. Philip Hicks was elected president of the Florence Congregational Church Evening Circle. Also named were Mrs. Jack Parker secretary and Mrs. William Gerrick treasurer. No August meeting. committees set for September.

Florence Philip Hicks

Politicians Plan Caucuses In Huntington

Two political caucuses are scheduled this week in Huntington Township. The Republicans meet at 9 p m tomorrow in Town Hall, while the Democrats convene there Tuesday at 8 30 p m. Ladies Aid Society of Huntington United Church will meet for dinner at 6 30 p m Wednesday at the church.

Huntington The Ladies Aid Society of the Huntington United Church

Crystal Beach Arcade cited for serving beer to minor

Ohio Department of Liquor Control issued a violation notice to Crystal Beach Park Arcade operator James Ryan for serving 3.2 percent beer to a minor after the death of Frederick Hall in Grafton. Gentry, 17, awaits trial in Erie County Juvenile Court on possible first degree manslaughter charges in Hall’s death. Hearing for Ryan likely in four to six weeks.

Ohio Department of Liquor Control Crystal Beach Park Arcade Talmadge Gentry Gentry Erie County Frederick Hall Grafton James Ryan Ryan Arcade Hall Liquor Board Ohio Henry Ray Toledo Central Office Columbus Ray Elenor Thelma Calvert

Harmony the boat wins heart of Vermilion couple

Vermilion resident Mrs. Charles Borgwald and her husband Charles cherish Harmony, a 35 foot mahogany two cabin boat built after WWI. Borgwald, 74, sails weekends from VPB Inc cradle, recalling a lifetime of ILYA and CYC regattas, Gold Cup memories, and many hours spent around the vessel he loves as his “loveliest lady.”

Charles Borgwald Westlake Harmony Charles William Hand Richter Lakewood VPB, Inc Borgwald Cleveland Yacht Club ILYA Put-in- Bay Detroit Legion

Wellington Board to Discuss Bond Proceeds Investment

Wellington Exempted Village Board of Education will meet at 8 p m tomorrow to consider investing bond sale proceeds and other business. Hospital Auxiliary reports over 100 dollars net from an ice cream social and notes an Afghan donated by Mrs Ida Edwards to be awarded at the Lorain County Fair next month.

Wellington Forest Fox Ways and Means Lorain County Ida Edwards Lorain Leola Sigler Herrick Auditorium

Valley City Flower Show Planned for Medina Bank Basement

Valley City Garden Club plans the annual show to be held in the Medina County Bank basement on August 29 and 30 with the theme window shopping. Mrs. W P Ainsworth Medina Schools art director spoke at the pot luck supper at Mr and Mrs George Hambys. Also, Columbia Garden Club hosted Visitors Day at Columbia High School Auditorium with Irene Jones sharing professional florist tips.

Valley City Valley City Garden Club Medina County Bank George Hamby W. P. Ainsworth Medina Schools Columbia Columbia ‘Station

Liverpool Fire Fighters Meet for Monday Session

Liverpool Fire Fighters will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the Cycle Bauer Funeral Home for a full slate of business, according to Robert Dicier, the group's president.

Talley City—Liverpool Clycle Bauer Funeral Home Isorage Robert Dicier

Scout Troop Plans Camp at Manatee encampment

Valley City S82 Boy Scout troop meets Monday at Liverpool School to finalize plans for a week long encampment at Camp Manatee beginning August 3.

Valley City Liverpool Caiejiena Camp Manatee

Grange Holds Inspection in Vermilion Erie County

Deputy Master Glenm Githinger will inspect Nermilon Grange 2171 at the regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Grange Hall Axter at 80 p.m. Third and fourth degree work will be exemplified and all members urged to attend.

Vermilion Erie County Glenm Githinger Nermilon Grange Axter

Columbia High School building bids advertised

Columbia plans a state aided building project with bids now open until noon August 18. Ray Berger explains state approval required before award and a state board will review bids at opening. August Grange programs include a roast and watermelon feast with inspections and homecoming tickets offered.

Columbia Acme Grange Columbia Town Hall Ray Berger Columbia Local Board of Education Grange Columbia Park Lorain County Bernice Avins Acme Magnetic Springs

Two Teachers Appointed by Vermilion School System

Superintendent C. K. DeWitt released names of two new teachers for the 1959-60 year. John E. Eldridge will teach 8th grade in North Olmsted with an A B degree from Baldwin Wallace College and two years in teaching. Duane F. Blake, B S Education from University of Toledo, will teach sophomore English. he has one year teaching experience and years as a social case worker. One 8th grade vacancy and one junior high English vacancy remain.

Vermilion C. K. DeWitt Crade John E. Eldridge North ‘Olmsted Eldridge Baldwin Wallace College Duane FE. Blake Unversity Toledo

Retreat Planned Tomorrow at Columbia Park

The Community Baptist Church of Parma schedules a retreat with workshops at the local Baptist Church from 3 to 4 45 p m. The topics include The Church's Task in Stewardship led by Dr Harry Parrott and The Church's Task in Spiritual Growth led by Rev James Speese. Local members are invited to attend.

Columbia Columbia Park Community Baptist Church of Parma Harry Parrott Garfield - Trinity Church James Speese Columbia Baptist Church Kiwanis Baptist Speese American Baptist Association Green Lake Wisc

Columbia Jolly Juniors 4H Club Plans Judging Meet

Members prepared for next week's judging at the North Eaton Grange Hall during a regular meeting. A surprise shower for former advisor Nancy Cather followed. The next club gathering is a recreation meeting on Aug. 4.

Columbia Columbia Jolly Juniors North Eaton Grange Hall Nancy Cather

Erhart Fire Department Hosts Ox Roast for Public

The Erhart Fire Department will stage a traditional ox roast at Mack's Lazy T Ranch on Grafton Rd starting at 2 p.m. It features over 1,000 pounds of beef from three steers, roasted in two 3 by 10 foot pits dug this afternoon. serving begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are available from volunteer firemen or the ranch.

Erhart Erhart Fire Department Mack’s Lazy T Ranch Grafton Rd

Zoning Petitions Reviewed In New London Hearing

A village zoning hearing heard petitions and requests for changes to the proposed code. Eight Washburn Street residents won re zoning to residential multi family, and the South and Grove Street corner was approved for residential single family use. The minimum lot size for single family homes was lowered to 650 square feet. The commission will meet July 31 to present the revised code for final approval, then go to the village council in early August.

New London

Avon Holy Trinity Church to Host Country Fair

Holy Trinity Church will hold its third annual Country Fair from August 7 to 9. Eighteen midway concessions will operate and proceeds fund remodeling of the parish social hall.

Avon Holy Trinity Church

Alcoholics Anonymous Faith and Help Box 321 Elyria Ohio

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship for men and women to share experience strength and hope to stay sober and help others recover from alcoholism. Membership requires a sincere wish to stop drinking with no dues or fees. It operates independently of sects politics or institutions. Box 321 Elyria Ohio.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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