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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1956
Page
10
The Oberlin Board of Education moves to shift Terherne to a teaching post amid disputes over Fairchild and Wigton’s superintendent tenure. Attorney Fauser seeks mandamus to secure a one year contract, while taxpayers fund Fairchild’s attorney fees.
Robert J Kilmer was sworn in as a member of the board of education after a quick dispute over his seating. The session halted then resumed after a vote to seat him. Later Richard Gleason resigned from the board as he moves from the city. The board will appoint Stanley P Zurs to fill Gleason's term as attorney.
Oberlin Rust Methodist WSCS announces delegates for the new conference year. Barbara Eldridge named youth delegate to Lakeside. Mrs Charles Blackburn designated for the School of Missions in Frankfort. Services listed for multiple churches and congregations with schedules and special notes.
Rome based airline Trajan resumes international operations Friday after a month long pilots strike over wages and benefits. Rev Warren Johnson mediated the settlement as the Rev Warren Johnson referenced Sunday school duties amid wage talks.
Mrs June E Alexander lists J Box 33 and phone 53557 for delivery inquiries. Mrs Merlé Monnier is reachable by phone 9503 for delivery arrangements.
Oberlin reports a leveling off in the 1958 census of children six months through 17 for the Board of Education. Clerk Raymond Johnston says about 120 is the high yearly count, with first grade enrollment likely smaller than 1955-36. Johnston commends the PTA for its survey work.
A list of eighth grade graduates from Chatham School includes Mars Arters Carol Bushman Betty Easterday Carol Garver Alan Kriaus Landa Page Jean Snider Miles Clifford Anna Westlock and others. Medina and Led High Schools produced graduates Fred Anklam Tommy Arters Nancy Auchie Lois Ellen Clifford JoAnne Collins Richard Esteck Donald Graver Joan Garver Anna Janson Virginia Schroeder Kenneth Tagg and David Yergin. A graduation reception for Sans ey Auhle at her Newark home drew relatives from Berea Stroncevile and Mehit, with frie nds later visiting Gus Halbland and family.
The Southern County GOP Women set a 200 ticket supper at Fields Methodist Church on June 26 at 3 40 pm. The event followed a general WSCS meeting at Fields with devotions by Mrs Merril Nash and a film on Methodist women.
Oberlin School board names Gordon Ritter music supervisor with 17 years teaching, directing band and orchestra. New hires include Herbert Henke as vocal instructor and Mrs. Gordon Ritter as elementary teacher. Several staff assignments and salary estimates for six weeks to six months discussed at Eastend School meeting.
The Ridgeville Junior Women's Club met at Bess and Andy’s to hear Cliff Leider of Elyria Travel Mart discuss vacation travel by air rail and car. Officers and committees were elected and reports given. plans include a July 15 family picnic at Clague Park and a scrap book contest for the Chestnut Ridge crossing safety project.
New London The New London Group installs officers for 1956 at a meeting. Key roles include President Mrs Paul Richards Recording Secretary Mrs Leonard Machies Treasurer Mrs Dan Clinger and Area Secretary Mrs Glen Miller. Other posts cover church activities missionary education and service literature publications and various youth programs. The session closed with a program directed by Mrs Laster Thudiving and a note that the next meeting is in September.
Oberlin resident Orval J. Tingler of the Camden Plowboys 4H Club attended the funeral of his mother Mrs. Charles H. Tingler. Family members and club colleagues gathered at Peg Leadbet’s home then planned for the service and noted Tingler as one of five children with a husband, grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The group later discussed upcoming club activities at Parkersburg and among relatives.
Pittsfield Minute Mares Club discussed a rummage sale at Pittsfield Town Hall. Thirteen members and one guest attended with Harnet Uarris in charge of recreation and Lenora Wacker and Theresa Orsik serving refreshments. The next meeting is set for Tuesday in the town hall.
Avon Lake's slow pitch softball leagues conclude a week of play with leaders in each league and several winless teams. Spanick's Tavern tops the American League. Sandbaggers and Spanick's lead the National League amid results showing Spanick's 22 Warblers 3 and other matchups. About 119 men aged 11 to 30 participate. Games are 7 pm Monday to Friday at the high school fields. Schedule lists Warblers vs St Joe and Spanick's vs Sandbaggers Tuesday Spanick's vs Independents Wednesday St Joe vs Faculty Thursday.
A compilation of Elyria Ohio city notices including daylight saving time adoption ordinance and parking between sidewalk and roadway rules. Also details on curb lawn parking permits and a lengthy building department fee schedule for new residential, additions, enclosures, detached garages, plumbing, wiring, and occupancy permits with emergency adoption language.
The Oberlin Board of Education discussed ongoing interviews for a new superintendent with a citizens screening committee chaired by Eldridge P. Vance. More than 20 applicants were considered as at least one interview was held and more are planned this weekend.
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