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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1959

Page

8

Four St Peter’s Church entries win Synodical awards

Amherst report says four St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 1E(R) entries earned Synodical awards in the Annual Stewardship Contest as part of the 64-church Northeast Ohio Synod. Winners include Huda Berger, Larry Schultz, Tommy Hollstein, and Frances Oskim.

Amherst Youngstown St. Peter's United Church of Christ 1E Northeast Ohio Synod Huda Berger Larry Schultz Tommy Hollstein Frances Oskim Additon Elsie Houle Kathy Tropic Nancy Schulz

Thieves Take 700 From VFW Hall in New London

Police report a burglary at the New London VFW Hall on Saturday. Entry was gained by forcing doors to the second floor club rooms in the Kirkland Block. The floor safe was torn open and $700 taken. Police Chief Kenneth Murr leads the investigation with only a few clues found so far.

New London VFW Kirkland Block Kenneth Murr

New Officers Installed By Holy Name Society

Offficers of St. Joseph Holy Name Society were installed yesterday at a special ceremony during the 9 a.m. mass. Richard Kapis was named president Burl Goodwin vice president Tom George treasurer Dave George secretary Lewis Vilagi marshal Marty Ricket and Paul Mannion delegates Hugh McGarvey publicity Dan Wood sick and vigal Bill Groomes youth John Conry retreat and Clayton Guild program. Two new officers will lead the monthly meeting tonight following a 7 p.m. softball game.

Firemen Douse 2 Minor Blazes

Firefighters battled two small fires yesterday. A short circuit in the wiring of a 1956 DeSoto sedan owned by Ted Parkinson at 289 Roosevelt Ave caused a dash area fire, scorching the windshield and instrument panel. A rubber barricade cone near Baksa's Service Station at 102 West River St was destroyed when a torch ignited it.

Ted Parkinson Roosevelt Ave Baksa West River St

Avon Lake Grad Wins Five Year Cornell Scholarship

Avon Lake and Ashland area graduates earn Cornell scholarships. David X. Farr, Avon Lake High School 1959, receives a five year John McMullen Regional Scholarship totaling 1425 dollars per year to study mechanical engineering at Cornell University. Frances J. Campbell, Ashland High School 1959, also receives Cornell National Scholarship. Farr is son of Horace N. and Mrs. Farr.

Avon Lake Cornell University Ithaca, N. Y John McMullen David X. Farr Avon Lake High School David Horace N. Farr Lake Hd Ohio University School of Engineering National Honor Society Varsitg Club Quiil and Scroll Society For Journalism Cornell Frances J. Campbell Ashland High School Charles H. Campbell Ashland Cor‘nell

Henrietta High Celebrates 31st Alumni Banquet and Honors Guests

Seventy nine Henrietta High alumni attended the 31st annual banquet at Firelands Junior High School. Honored guests from the 1934 anniversary class included seven individuals. Mrs. Pearl Krieg Gerber and others were recognized as attendees as the Woman's Society served ham dinner and performances by Smoky and Revel Hamilton followed.

Henrietta Henrietta High School Firelands Junior High School Pearl Krieg Gerber Vidla Dagil Muckier Eleanor Wind Lobas Lucile Born Brumby Ralph Berg John Cherry Leo Kinsley Woman's Society of Chrisian Service Methodist Church James Ehrman Revel Hamilton Summit County Joe Mitten Francis Knoble Bernard Buchs Phylis Brandau Betty Wasserman

Clarksfield 4-H Hosts Mothers Night Program

The Clarksfield 4-H Club held its annual Mothers Night in the Community Hall on Tuesday. Club President Carol Hensley opened with the Lord's Prayer as mothers attended and judged a variety program featuring local youths.

Twe Clarkseid Merry Maids Clarksfield Carol Hensley

Firelands High Alumni Mark Fifth Banquet

More than 30 attended Firelands High School Alumni Association’s fifth annual banquet at Firelands High School. The event featured a turkey dinner, invocations by Lewis Meyer, and welcomes by James Odom. David Searles spoke. Principal Fred Matheny introduced the Class of 1959. Officers elected included Steve Howe president and David Huinagle president elect.

Henrietta Firelands High School Wanda Odom Marjorie Darnell Pals Schafer James Odom Elimore Reising Marjorie Dar Brian Freas Martha Nigele Peggy Leadbetter Kay Hall David Huinaigle Leaonard Whitney Marv Louw Allomong David Searles

Man Held After Wife Claims Beating

Carl Adams, 26, of 551 Jackson St was held on a 50 dollar bond on an assault and battery charge filed by his wife Karen Adams. She claims he beat her about the head and face on Saturday night. Adams was taken into custody around 1130 p m. Separately James Kelly of 115 Park Ave was released on bond after threatening to beat his wife and was charged with disorderly conduct and ordered to appear in Mayor Kane s court.

Amherst Carl Adams Jackson St Karen Adams James Kelly Park Ave Village Henry J. Kane

Salinas Admits Robbing Albany Restaurant

Ernesto Salinas, 23, told police he robbed a Albany restaurant with the claim he had reliable information it would be held up. He said the act was to protect the money and that he intended to return it.

Albany, Cali UPI Ernesto Salinas Salines

Ridgeville Student Top Male Scholar in Baldwin Wallace Honors

Four Lorain County students graduated with honors at Baldwin Wallace College during its 109th commencement in Berea. Richard N. Draper of North Ridgeville, a 1959 Ridgeville High graduate, earned magna cum laude and ranked second in a class of 273. Cora A. Geeking of Parma led magna cum laude. Other Lorain County honorees include the Lewis twins, Robert C. and William J. Lewis, and Ruth Nielson, plus several classmates earning cum laude.

Lorain County Baldwin-Wallace College Berea Institution North Ridgeville Robert Draper Barton Rd Draper Ridgeville High Cora A. Geeking Parma Robert C. and Willam J. Lewis Ruth Nielson Lewis Twins James Lewis Kenwood St Nielson Rambler Ave

Grangers To Honor Graduates In Clarksfield Township

Clarksfield Grange will honor New London High School graduates who live in Clarksfield township and Ronald Krebs from Townsend-Wakeman High School at a special ceremony June 2. Bonnie Smith will present a musical program with Kitchenettes from New London Grange. Public invited. Karen Sheldon, who joined Wakeman family visitors in Mexico City, returns home this weekend with her family.

Clarksfield Clarksfeld New London High School Ronald Krebs Townsend - Wakeman High ‘School Bbe Bonnie Smith New London Grange Karen Sheldon Russell Chester Rusty Megan Wakeman Mexico City Karen Lloyd Sheldon St. John’s Rd

Vermilion Bible School Underway

Vermilion Vermilion Baptist Church conducts a two week daily vacation Bible school from today to June 26. Rev. Edward Gorusch is principal, Theron Simmons superintendent, Sue Watkins secretary, and Edward Gorusch pianist. Sessions 9:00 to 11:30 with refreshments. nursery for workers. ages 3-16 and open registration.

Vermiilion Vermilion Baptist Church Edward Gorsuch Theron Simmons Sue Watkins

Nurses operate iron lung for 97 minutes to save elderly patient

Nurses at a Southampton hospital used the iron lung for 97 minutes to sustain an 81 year old girl suffering tetanus when the power failed, authorities report the effort saved her life.

Southampton England

Juvenile Court Research Law Review Issued by Norwalk Judge

National Juvenile Court Foundation releases the first quarterly juvenile court case law review compiled by Judge Don J. Young Jr of Huron County. The report names him law reporter and outlines goals to study legal developments and improve treatment and training of youths nationwide.

Norwalk Don J. Young Huron County Young National Juvenile Court Foundation Foundation National Council of Juvenile Court Judges the Foundation Pittsourga U. S

Area Bible School Plans in Chatham set June to July

The Township churches sponsor a Vacation Bible School at Black River Church of the Brethren from June 2 to July 2, each evening 7 to 9. Transportation is handled by Bernty Growand of Spencer. The Chatham Methodist Sunday School hosts an ice cream social and bake sale to aid the church building fund. The Chatham VFW plans a fish fry Friday with a 3 30 to 9 pm family dinner. Donald Auble and Donald Berry attended Camp Pilgrim Hills. Mrs. Sadie Packard recently returned from a two week stay in Arizona with her son Winnie and family.

Chatham — Vacation Bible Black River Chatham Methodist Sunday WSCS Chatham Vfw Donald Auble Donald Berry Pilgrim Hills Sadie Packard Arizona Winnie Packard Chatham

Britons Increase Milk Consumption By 13 Million Gallons

Britons drank over 13 million gallons more milk in 1958 than in 1957, indicating a substantial rise in dairy consumption across the country. The rise reflects broader dietary shifts and continued postwar food expansion.

Student Arrested For Theft In Oakland

Oakland police say Howard C. Green Jr. a University of California Berkeley business administration student admitted stealing an adding machine and a computer to aid his homework.

Oakland Calif UPD Howard C. Green Jr University of California Business Administration

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