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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1955

Page

3

Oberlin Community Chest Adopts United Appeals Plan

Oberlin officials vote to rename the Community Chest to Community Chest United Appeals and form a three member organizing committee. The move seeks to unify fundraising with five non participating drives while preserving individual solicitations where possible. Red Cross joins the United Appeals. debates arise over charter changes and funding controls.

Oberlin Community Chest Oberlin Savings Bank Community Chest United Appeals United Appeals Carl Spitler Community Chest Committee Spitler Threeman United Appeal Wiliam Gaeuran Sy Lo

Local Chest Drive Seeks Small Donations Through Flexible Plans

Signs in the urban area promote flexible payment options for the campaign with contributions possible in one sum or in quarterly or monthly installments. George Waln of the Exchange Club leads as campaign chairman with Andrew Supers of the Kiwami Club and William Gaelman of the Rotary Club assisting. The three service clubs rotate chairmanships for the annual city Chest and United Appeals drive.

George Waln Exchange Club Representaive Andrew Supers Kiwami Club Willam Gaelman Rotary Club United Appeals

Oberlin to Build Plum Creek Retaining Wall and Foot Bridge

H. J. Hart Construction began a 225 foot reinforced concrete retaining wall along Plum Creek at Wright Park nine inches thick and four feet above creek level. The Village Improvement Society funds the $3,000 project and will also sponsor a foot bridge at the west end. City grading and a park path will be added by the city.

Oberlin H. J. Hart Construction Co Wright Park Plum Creek Village Improvement Society Hart Construction Co E. Philip’ Yahm Vilage Improvement Society

Mystery Ride to Crown Prince and Princess in Lorain

Lorain County Grange plans its annual Mystery Ride at North Olmsted Park on Sunday afternoon. A 1 oclock lunch precedes a pageant selecting Prince and Princess from unmarried youths, with county winners to join state contenders at the October Ohio State Grange convention in Columbus. Russell and Laura Soov, youth chairmen, supervise the effort with youth leaders and local groups.

Lorain County North Olmsted Park Ohio State Grange Columbus Russell Laura Soov Lorain County Grange

Oberlin Delivery Listings Note Contacts

Mrs June Alexander P Box 33 or Phone 53551 for delivery Doria Heilman Phone 43633 listed for contact notifies readers of local service contacts.

June Alexander P Doria Heilman

Museum of American History Opens in Chicago Basement

Opened in Chicago the Museum of American History sits in a basement owned by one of its two 12 year old directors. In Bismarck a police inquiry followed a caller reporting a bloody leg from a car trunk. Three teens were found hiding in the trunk eating hot dogs to save drive in theater admission.

Chicago Museum Jalicy Bismarck N. D

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