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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

4

Archite ct Richard A Miller named head of park system study

Richard A. Miller, Elyria township architect and zoning board member, was chosen as chairman of the group tasked with studying a metropolitan park system for Lorain County. The appointment came during a meeting of the Lorain County Regional Planning Commission's advisory committee on recreation and development.

Richard A. Miller Elyria Township Lorain County Lorain County Regional Fachard McGinnis Regional Planning Commission Merm‘vers Miller Elyna Michael J. Lot Ro Elyria Robert Kleingeder Charman Vernon Bell Lorain Lewis Goodell Peter Goons Pack Charman Joseph Urbas Lorkos Metropolitan Park Commission

Hawaiian Theme Set For Avon Lawn Party Fundraiser

Avon residents host a Hawaiian theme lawn party on June 27 at Mrs. Ward Athey’s Detroit Ra home. Net proceeds go to Avon Library Fund aiding Town Hall renovation and Lo Tai n Public Library branch setup. Performers include Diane Hoover Susan Wysocki and Julie Bauer under instructor Mrs John Schollenbayer.

AVON Avon Research Club Ward Athey Detroit Avon Library Fund Lo- Tain Julie Bauer Bing John Schollenbayer Westlake Charles Wilford Ray Isenbarger Ben Mitchell Fred Winters C. A. Barbu Charles Metzler Carl Lorenz Florence McCullough

Crucible Co. To Continue Union Talks

Crucible Co. in Lorain continues wage contract talks with AFL locals Local 962 UAW and Local 436 Molders and Foundry Workers. About 110 workers are represented. progress includes a 7 to 11 cent wage rise and a seventh paid holiday, with pension plans a remaining issue and a potential vote early next week. A five day strike notice remains in effect if no agreement is reached.

Lorain—American Crucible Co AFL Afl-United Auto Workers Afl-International Molders and Foundry Workers Union UAW Eugene Martin Martin Jack Walsh Molders’ Union

Golden Agers Seek Higher Attendance in Amherst

The Golden Ager Club met with 22 attendees at the Amherst civic center. Rev. Jerome Wenner and Rotary Golden Age chair Ralph Albright urged more participation and social fellowship for anyone over 50. Meetings are Thursdays at 1 30 p m with no membership obligation. refreshments and games were provided.

Amherst Golden Ager Club Civic Center Town Hall Jerome Wenner St. Peter's Roy Berk Georgia Ann Denger

Vincent Church Hosts Reception for New Members

About 20 new members of the Vincent Methodist Church were honored at a reception on Wednesday night. Women’s Society of Christian Service hostesses arranged the event with a program in the church auditorium led by Mrs. Giles Ray of Elyria. June Chambers sang and narrated the background, followed by organized games under Rev. Clyde Keegan. Refreshments featured floral table decor prepared by Mrs. Gilbert Smith with help from several women including Mrs. Alma O’Connor and others.

Gilbert Smith Alma O'Connor Albert Williams Jack Ward Ross Batz‘dorfer Jesse Mahan Aurilla Lyons C. W. Heidrich

Fast Start Blamed in Elyria Traffic Accidents

Elyria police report two city crashes yesterday. William G. Archer, 18, of 295 Brandison Ave., was charged with failure to have his car under control after rear ending David P. Tumbas, 33, of 1043 Main St., on East Bridge Street near East Broad Street. Archer allegedly accelerated too quickly after stopping. In a second collision on Lodi Street near West River Street at 2 p.m., John W. Anderson, 65, of 422 Bell Ave., and Jack L. Smith, 27, of 156 Caroline Street, collided as Anderson turned into a driveway while Smith passed in the curb lane.

Elyria William G. Archer Brandison Ave M Municipal David P. Tumbas Main’ St Grafter East Bridge St East Broad St Archer Lodi St West River St John W. Anderson Bell Ave Jack L. Smith Caroline St Anderson

H Clavers Plan Mothers Club Event at Henrietta

Doris Jaycar of Amherst reports the H Clavers met at Mrs I Mycle Holcomb's home in Henrietta. They planned entertainment for club mothers on June 19 and formed a committee on arrangements. Mary Ann Keressi led demonstrations with Sue Dickinson and Dorothy Becker.

Henrietta Imycle Holcomb Onalee Meyer Dorothy Becker Karen Born Mary Ann Keressi Sue Dickinson Women's Society of Christian Service Lren Cleveland Indians Genevieve Eldon Everitt Clarence Everitt William Krebs H. W. Treaster Florida

PTA training sessions draw 119 from Lorain units

One hundred nineteen Lorain County Council PTA officers attended Wednesday training at Avon Lake High School with 56 from 13 units at the afternoon session. Workshops covered presidencies, secretaries, publicity, treasurers, programs, parent education and magazine duties. An evening program at Midview High School served 63 attendees. an executive meeting for retiring and new unit presidents will be held at Lorain County Board of Education in El Woods after a pre‑dinner picnic.

Lorain County Avon Lake High School Wiliam Boyd Bord Russell Foster Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Keith Eastin Wilbur Amstutz Walter Glick Council Harry Meyer Northcentral District Parent Education Alton Youtzy Council Parent Education Lee McCullough Councilist Harvey Born Council Magazine Ivan Hassel Avon Lake High i School P.T.A Midview Hish Herbert Hampson Eaton P.T.A Fields P.T.A Amherst High School Columbia P.T.A Jane el Woods

Avon Lake Hobo Picnic Honors J E Fergusons and Scouts

Avon Lake report covers Cub Scout Pack 331 event at the village park where the J E Fergusons were named best hobo family and multiple scouts earned badges and arrows. Inductions for Billy Morris and David Sutton occurred amid contests and awards. community hostesses from Lake Shore Union Society welcomed attendees. A Presbyterian sale was postponed, with Mrs Napp arranging article pickups. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs John Clark and daughter Karen returning from Florida and Mrs Virginia Case visiting the Smiths on Hunter Road.

Avon Lake J. E. Fergusons Cub Scout Pack Billy Morris David Sutton Charles Seard Dick Splete Jeffrey Pentz David Franklin James Burke Hunt Gammell Albert Belsone Nina Dunning Ella ‘DeCumbe Rocco Straus Mattie Deasy Lake Shore Union Socet U Day Leile Napp Presbyterian Women's Assertion Napp John Clark Karen Florida Virginia Case Pinckney Mich Gale Smith Hunter Rd

Age Is Confusing in Mrs Nicholson Case

Mrs Muriel Nicholson created confusion at the Motor Vehicles Bureau by listing three different birth dates on three car registrations over four years. In a separation hearing she claimed 38, but evidence from two years ago put her birth year at 1916 making her 40 now.

New York Muriel. Nicholson Motor Vehicles Bureau

Police recover girl’s stolen purse and scarf

A 13 year old Elyria girl reported being accosted by two teenage girls near Cleveland Street and Marseilles Street around 9 20 p m last night. The youths allegedly demanded the contents of the purse and then took the purse and scarf before fleeing. Police later found the two girls and recovered the items promising it was a joke.

Elyria Cleveland St Marseilles St

McGinnis to Speak at Ridgeville Civic League Meeting

Ridgeville Civic League hosts Ferrard Mc Ginnis as speaker at the Town Hall Monday at 8 pm. McGinnis served as director of the Lorain County Regional Planning Commission in mid 1950s and has prior planning roles in Franklin County and Ithaca.

Ridgeville Ferrard McGinnis Lorain County Regional Platii Nission Lincoln Village City of Ithaca Columbus Metropolitan Park Board

Area Students to Receive Degrees at Bowling Green Commencement

Elyria and Lorain County residents are listed among 435 candidates for Bowling Green State University degrees at Sunday commencement. Names span multiple towns including Elyria, Oberlin, Amherst, Olmsted Falls, Avon Lake, Vermilion, Lorain and Wakeman, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education, business administration, journalism, and more. The article notes several local graduates and a related regional planning meeting open to Lorain County residents.

Bowling-Green State University Elyrians Virginia L. Lyman Lee H. Liman Columbia Ave Thomas L. Sloane Charles Q. Sloane Pasadena Ave Antoinette D. van Boxter Zella E. van Boxter Warren Ave John Gargis North Ridgeville Kenneth Elor Furnace Mary A. Johnson Son Bryant Kenneth John Journalism Fred Bryant Washington John C. Burke Oberlin Floyd M. Hitchens John T. Burke Harvard Ave John M. Una Tens Jenela Sheldon Clara M. S Eatson Metcalf Rd Hitchens Locust St Margaret J. Nueman Amherst Lyle St. Auble Rudolphs Nueman

Educational graduates listed with local ties

Patricia Limbird of Milan earns a Bachelor of Science in Education and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Limbird Sr. Virginia White of New London earns a Bachelor of Science in Education and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. White. David Rowe of North Olmsted earns a Bachelor of Science in Education and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Rowé.

Vermilion Lenore E Mikels John Mikola Eaton Carolyn D. Thomas Jefferson Joyce A. Ridenour Blanche E James F. Aten Lit James F. Aten, Jr California Ave Elaine F. Kenney Stephen J. Kermey Kneirim Dr Patricia J. Reynolds Emma C. Reavley Livingston Ave Robert L. Smith Esther J. Smith Ashland Ave Carole L. Walton Mrs. Elmers W. Walton Highland Park Blvd Milan Patricia D. Limbird James H. Limbird Jeffries Rd New London Virginia W. White Paul M. White South Main St North Olmsted David B. Rowe Bernard A. Rowé Clague Rd

Wheel Rings In Car Start Investigation

Elyria police detained a 19 year old Elyrian, George S. Gullett, after he could not explain possession of six wheel rims found in his car. Authorities noted the car showed signs of recent damage and a warm hood despite being parked since afternoon. Gullett claimed he bought the rims for six dollars from a Cleveland man. He remained in custody for further inquiry.

Elyria Elyrian Fred Biltz R.C. Willis Middle Ave George S. Gullett West Broad St West Ave Gurlett Cleveland

Quota Club of Elyria names two to district committees

Two members of the Quota Club of Elyria were named to District Conference committees in Youngstown. Katheryn Snyder chairs the auditing committee and Ruth Keith joins the courtesy and resolutions committee. Snyder announced the appointments at the Graystone Hotel luncheon. She also reported on the district president’s meeting in Canton and a proposed service project. The next Elyria Quatorians meeting is set for June 21.

Quota Club of Elyria Youngstown Katheryn Snyder Elstia Club Ruth Keith Snyder Canton Elyria Club Graystone Elyria Quotarians

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