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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1955

Page

6

Amherst to Host Week of Field Activities and Tennis

Amherst recreation director Arthur Thomas announced Amherst Rec reation Tournament Week at Memorial Field August 1 with 688 participants in field events. Tennis, horseshoes, checkers, badminton and crochet are scheduled plus teen and younger divisions. finals, bronze medals, and posted scores planned.

Amherst Arthur Thomas Memorial Field Mum la Parte Sch Holles Besketych Cf Ptris Jom Wather Grep Sears Ase Recreation Department Prionty Allen Youmesers Aho Mressary Thomas Checker Checker and Croguet Batmante Giry Tapbery Omer

Amherst group attends Cleveland Indians game

In Amherst, 134 youths traveled to a Cleveland Indians game on Saturday. The group was escorted by chaperones Charles Gomles VI and Wrs Thomas Greenslade and Hubert Hall, with staff from Amherst Hospital accompanying.

Amherst Amherst Hesses Bucren Cleveland Indians Charles Gomles VI Thomas Greenslade Hubert Hall Ed Mieser Lout Hardnack Vrs Robert Doane Baci Retchue Amherst Hospital

Petition drive seeks vote on municipal plant sale plan

Citizens filed petitions with the clerk Friday afternoon asking for a vote on selling municipal general property and the system. Names listed include Tom Pimkins Mrs Pickerd Cooly Mes Howard Shummer Offare Por y Miss Pull rim Timer Hume and others.

Chats Vwillkr Sell Ne Muncipal General Ag Pont and Strbubon System Trose Tom Pimkins Pickerd Cooly Mes Howard Shummer Hume Albert Jovee Min Gene Lavie Toho Wilins Ard Inbn Miler

Two Amherst Youths Receive State Band Opportunity

Readable fragments show Amherst youths chosen for state band with mention of a coach and school involvement. The text is garbled but indicates local student musicians earning recognition and joining a statewide ensemble, with unnamed teammates and supportive figures referenced.

New Turnpike Restaurant Planned Near Marion Steele Site

Construction of a 24 hour restaurant and service station by ABC Vending Co of New York is planned off North Pudee Road behind Marion Steele and John Ludwig acreage on Wide Ridge Road. A second unit will face eastbound traffic with picnic area and outdoor counter. Parking and a sewage plant are planned. no on ramp access. Both units aim to open when the turnpike opens in the fall, employing about 73 people.

Tnder Pudee Rd Marion Steele John Ludwig Widdi Ridge Rd ABC Vending Co New York

Kolbe Area Residents Blame Odor On Disposal Plant

Amherst residents north of Kolbe Road complain of a daily odor they tie to the village sewage disposal plant west of Kolbe Road. They call for action as odor affects homes and visitors. officials say smells come from septic tanks and related drainage along Beaver Creek and nearby streets.

Kolbe Area August Brandt Rotbe Rd Brandt Ohio State Board of Health J. Rutzler Kolbe Henry Gordon Board of Public Affairs Long St Lane St Beaver Guehk Les Tre Crek Elyria Ave Main St Jordan Gordon Gorden

New Corporation Takes Over Amherst Plant Management

Amherst announces a new firm, Amcos, Inc., to operate the local locker plant. George Vollmer, Donald Krause, and Dana Detreu form the incorporators and will lease building and equipment to run the plant, which began as an ice maker around 1913 and became a food storage locker facility after 1914. Store hours are set from 2:00 am to 5:70 pm daily, with Wednesday closing at midnight and Friday evenings closed.

Amherst US Automatic Corporation Amherst Cold Storage Company Amcos’a, Inc George Vollmer Donald Krause da A de Tre IS Automatic Volimminager Moon

Mrs Thompson Honored At Amherst Firemen Shower

In Amherst fire group events, Mrs Ike Thompson was honored with a pink and blue baby shower hosted by president Mrs Gordon Hall on Bucheve Street. Guests included Mrs Bruce Worthorpe and others. prizes awarded in three games. a stork decoration displayed gifts. dessert served. The meeting adjourned with notes of a future event on Sept 6.

Solth Amherst Ike Thompson Gordon Hall Bucheve Bruce Wothorpe Hall Thompson Kenneth Wotthe Wilford Seal Lews Tuwcod Edward Babrnes Geoge Fred Baler Steve Veleg Daan Tusk Mes Wealtyr Hansen Albert Walliams Slack Mothorpe Vis

4-H Clovers Plan To Entertain Henrietta Grange

Henrietta A comm tlee was appointed for the Mintcutts Grange at a meetng of the Tea chtre Clovers Tuesday at the home of Mrs Carolyn Hoirenb. Martha H. Boseon and Marisa Born Dimorstratons were shown by Martha Boseon Marya Porn Gerry Bell. Annoinement that Muttane Born rated fist in the soil division in the hearth con test. Myrna Beach and Susan Born led the entertainmt for the meeting. refreshments were served by Martha Tisroy and Vivima Beach. A parents meeting will be held Tuesday at Mrs Hal coam.

Henrietta Mintcutts Grange Vrs Catolyn Hoirenb Lorene Muttane Soao Myrna Beach Susan Born Hind Martha Tisroy Vivima Beach Halcoam

Mayor Fines 6 In Court This Week

Mayor Henry Gerland reported fines and costs in the past week court. Individuals listed include Vito J Devito for left of center bond forfeiture $20. Joseph E Diwitt charged with reckless driving bond forfeiture $23. Charlie Jo Wacseal fined $25 for disorderly conduct. Lawson Price fined $32 for no driver license. Farl C Matin fined $25 for left of center. Charles VI Thompson fined $9 and costs for failure to yield a ment of way.

Solthaviherst Ilinry Gerland Vito J Devito Leavitt St Chicago II Joseph E Diwitt Leonard St Charlies Jo Wacseal North Ouse St Elyria Lawson Price Kipton Farl C Matin Suver Crees Charies Thompson Rosebeck Amherst Yiel

Ridgeville Kiwanis Sets Goals for Community Service

Ridgeville Kiwanis Club met at Camp Kiwanis to discuss repairing rain damage and expanding youth and rural mail routes. President Michael Ruce outlined plans to improve community activity and church support with a program by Boss and Andys Wedlom, a prime supper served by Wes Stehan and others.

Ridgeville Kiwanis Club Camp Kiwanis Glenn A PYD Ve Noth Pheev Cuser Coon Rt Meeling Will Agai Boss Andys Wedlom Wes Steh Adam Wis Woehael Carney Vis P Lear HO MecAlpin

Go Getters Plan For Carnival Concession

Members of the Go Getters of the Congregational Church and their families plan a food concession at the Tulkh Field carnival September 8 through 11. The menu likely includes sandwiches coffee and soft drinks. An August outing is scheduled for Wednesday August 24 at the same beach.

South Amiel Congregational Church Linwood Sesson Tulkh Field Sept & Ihrough

Amherst Churches Schedule Highlights Local Faith Services

Local congregations in Amherst list Sunday services with times for several denominations. Methodist Rev Dale Ruges hosts youth fellowship at Delaware Ave, St Josephs Catholic invites Knights of Columbus for communion, Gospel and Evangelical groups schedule morning and evening services, and other churches share Sunday schools and worship times across multiple parishes.

Dale Ruges Delaware Ave Loran R C. Buswell ST Joseph's Joseph Lembach Knights of ‘Columbus Walliam Moyer T Pfter Ruy Jerome Wenner Aim Emish Baptist Leland Howard Surdar Sam Young People Tom

Nation Hit By 812 New Polio Cases

Public Health Service reports nationwide polio cases rose to 12 last week from 7 the prior week, with New England hardest hit showing a 190 percent increase. The year’s average remains 176 for the same week since 1930 and 19 cases appeared among over six million inoculated children.

Washington Public Health Service New England

X Ray Unit in Amherst Two Days

The Moule and Ray set of the Torun County TB and Health Association offers free adult chest X rays today at Berks Commera Avenue and Church Street as part of Christmas seals efforts. Children will be charged a small fee for chest X rays.

Library New Book List Is Intriguing

Amherst librarian Mrs Frank Radde reports new fiction and non-fiction titles arriving for circulation. The list includes works by Echard, Disney, Mackenzie, Ullman, Rockwell, Sherman, and Oursler among others, spanning mysteries, histories, guides, and children’s volumes for diverse readers.

Library Amherst Frank Radde Public Library Excelsior Bonner Echard Disney Schmitt Sara Dane Gaskin Marc Carey the Four Fates Wachay Wilder Beyond Courage Blair Zim Einstein Tigers of

Governor Craig Visits Capitol for Lunch in White House

Washington reports Gov. George Crag of Indiana arrived for a social luncheon at the White House with Sherman Adams. Press speculation tied him to a possible succession to Air Force Secretary Talcott if Talbott resigns amid controversy. Crag said the post is filled and that he has a job.

Washington George Crag Indiana White House Air Force Harold F Talcott Talbott Cunent Crue Sherman Adams

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