Wellington Church Schedules and Travel Announcement
A snapshot of Wellington church activities lists First Methodist led by Dr. Paul P Brown with services and choir, First Baptist, First Congregational, Church of Christ, Assembly of God, St Patrick's, Church of Nazarene, and Evangelical Methodist with service times and officers noted. A separate item reports Dr. Paul Brown and others traveling Monday to Lakeside for the Ministerial Conference, with delegates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Paul Brown
Jane Hawk
Hazel Naegele
Lakeside
Hawk
Father and Son Team Open Wellington Ford Agency
Milo and Bill Skeeles opened Skeeles Ford Agency at 228 North Main Street Wellington in October 1953. The father and son, both Wellington residents, describe the venture as a pleasant enterprise and invite locals to visit for new Fords used cars parts and service. They are active in First Congregational Church Masonic Lodge Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis VFW and enjoy friendly community relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Bill Skeeles
Wellington
Bill
Wooster
Ohio
Harvester Company
Ford
First Congregational Church
Masonic Lodge
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
V.F.W
Skeeles Ford Agency
Origin Of Name Debated Pioneers From Massachusetts Wellington 1818
The article traces Wellington's naming after settlers from Berkshire County Massachusetts in 1818, noting rival names Charlemont and Wellington and the vote by Ephraim Wilcox and James Ross. It details early settlers Ephraim Wilcox and John Johns, a cabin buildout, first births, and the township’s 1855 incorporation with Mayor Edward S. Tripp followed by John M. Swift as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Weillington
Connecticut Co
Ephraim Root
James Ross
Root
Frederick Hamlin
James Adams
Francis Herrick
Harmon Kingsbury
Berkshire County
Mass
Adams
Kingsbury
Chosing
Bej
John Clifford
Charles Sweet
Ephraim A. Wilcox
Josephiof
Charles II
Wilson
Sweet
William T. Welling
Montgom
Dry County
Charlemont
Waterloo
Grafton
Welling
Ephraim Wilcox
D. J. Johns
Lorain County
Medina County
Dr. Johns
John M. Swift
Edward S. Tripp
Massard Siblings Earn Western Reserve Degrees
Wellington twins Margaret Jane Massard and James Milton Massard, children of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Massard, receive Western Reserve University degrees this week. Margaret earns a Master of Science in nursing education and will join Benjamin Rose Hospital staff in Cleveland. James, to be awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in structural engineering, will pursue work in Illinois after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Margaret Jane Massard
James Milton Massard
E. J. Massard
Miss Massard
James
Benjamin Rose Hospital
Cleveland
Western Reserve University
University of Iinois
Wellington Township
Asas
Medina County
Illinois
Alumni Dinner-Dance Draws 150 At Chatham
One hundred fifty-two alumnas and friends attended the 44th alumni banquet and dance at the Chatham School Saturday night. The event featured turkey dinner by the Chatham PTA, music by Albrech's orchestra, and a post program dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Chatham Parent Teacher Association
Albrech
George Young
William Blaken
Burnett Bushman
Judith Noah
Emma Webber
Virginia Toth
Roland Fish
Penfield Bible School to Open Monday At Penfield Church
The daily vacation Bible school at Penfield United Church will start Monday at 9 am and run for one week. Volunteers include Mrs. Lyle Pierce, Mrs Arlin Durbin, Mrs. William Garner, Mrs. Charles Mekoleska, Mrs. John Chismar, Mrs Claire Cherry, Mrs. Joe French, Miss Mary Ellen Crawford, Misses Cheryl Prindle and Carol Andrews. Mrs. Prindle will lead music and Mrs. Frank Crawford will handle transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Penfield United Church
Lyle Pierce
Arlin Durbin
William Garner
Charles Mekoleska
John Chismar
Claire Cherry
Joe French
Mary Ellen Crawford
Cheryl Prindle
Carol Andrews
Prindle
Frank Crawford
Field Trip Cancelled by Wakeman Garden Club
The Garden Club of Wakeman cancelled its planned field trip for this month and invited members to a pollock picnic at the home of Mrs Clarence Bailey instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
Garden Club of
Clarence Bailey
Independence Day Celebration Set In Wakeman
Wakeman to host an Independence Day event at the old ball park on July 4 starting at 9 a.m. with pony rides and children's games. Food and contests available, followed by a large fireworks finale. The Legion notes this is not the annual carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
American Legion
Anna
Legion
Northern Draft Horse Association Picnic Planned at Wellington Draw
Wellington July 3 at Loram County Fair Grounds Northern Draft Horse Association will sponsor its third picnic. Activities begin at 10 am with refreshments on the grounds. Mrs Wilbur Williams hospitalized undergoing surgery in Cleveland and children stay with relatives while mother is treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Loram County Fair Grounds
Northern Draft Horse Association
Wilbur Williams
St. Johns Hospital
Detroit Ave
Cleveland
Williams
Missionary Speaker For Church Unit
Mrs. Carl Ziegler and family spoke on their Bolivia mission experience to members of the First Baptist Missionary Society at the home of Mrs. A. C. McClellan. Mrs. Howard Young opened with prayer and devotionals were led by Mrs. Howard Hilliker. Dinner was served to 19. Next meeting set for July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Carl Ziegler
Bolivia
First Baptist Missionary Society
A. C. McClellan
Howard Young
Howard Hilliker
Duiier
McClellan
Lynn Coates
Myron Boise
Peart Clinesmith
Rebekah Lodge Meeting Draws 25 Members
Wellington Lillywood Rebekah Lodge met Wednesday evening with noble grand Bernice Philipps presiding. Twenty five members attended. Clara Moore's team defeated Dorothy Richmond's in a sales tax stamp contest. the losers will fete the winners at the July 6 gathering. A dessert course was served by Helen Eglin Edna Gott Thelma Datridge and Betty Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Lillywood Rebekah Lodge
Bernice Philipps
Clara Moore
Dorothy Richmond
Helen Eglin
Edna Gott
Thelma Datridge
Betty Ford
Antique Lovers Flock To Kiwanis Club Show
Wellington hosts a three day Kiwanis Antique Show at Town Hall with $200 000 in displays. Collectors and locals attend while exhibitors such as Harrison of Painesville and Laura Ann Carj Dolor contribute china glass and Victorian items. Public viewing continues despite a cancellation by Mar Jean Shoppe Wellington due to a family illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Norton
Wellington
Kiwanis Club
N. Y
Dixie
North Main St
Mount Vernon
Ywerrmngton
Betty Archer
Canadaquin
Ben Abram’s
Edward Hughes
Airmount
Leevela
Glass
Dale Garner
East California
J Ave
Columbus
Laura Ann Car
Skyland Farm
Mentor
Lulujvices
S. Hakes
Audrey Watkins
Roy M. Pugh
Cleventury
Mass. Ra
N. State St
Chicago
Marjorie
Edwards
Front St
Addison
William G. Norton
Mar-Jean Shoppe
Four Teams Sign Up for League Meeting Tuesday
At a Tuesday meeting four teams joined the league: Per Field, Rigo's, Belden, and Perry Motors. Officials hope at least two more teams enter before the Monday deadline. Interested teams were referred to contact Cloyd Simonson for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perfield
Rigo’s
Belden
Perry Motors
Cloyd Simonson
Penfield Club Plans Picnic For July 20
The Penfield Birth day Club met with Mrs. Sylvester Jackson in LaGrange. Fourteen members and several children shared a pot luck noon dinner followed by games and sewing. Gertrude Conklin of Well ington received a birthday gift from her mystery sister. Members voted to hold a picnic at Penfield Park on July 20 and invited former members to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Sylvester Jackson
LaGrange
Carl Buell
Ada Miller
Ruth Grabenstetler
Gertrude Conklin
Wellington
Penfield Park
Vacation Bible School Opens Monday at Black River Church
CHATHAM The vacation Bible school will run from Monday to July 2 at Black River Church with 7 to 9 p m sessions over two weeks. Interdenominational program. local churches supply teachers and helpers for nursery through intermediate grades. girls from Chatham School prepared club records and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Black River
Sup- Chatham
Fra Grim
Jules Bush
Clara Wertz
Dorothy Arters
Peggy Gunkelmen
Carol Dobson
Nancy Wilson Conservation
Florence Simonds
Wakeman Guild Members Work On Doll Clothes
Wakeman Junior Talent Guild met at Mrs. Ralph Jackson home with co hosts Mrs. John Rollins Miss Laluan Flew and Mrs. Guy Atkinson. Members shared material and patterns for doll clothes sold at the Thanksgiving Bazaar. After brief business the evening was spent sewing.
Wellington Area Home Purchases Reported
Mr and Mrs 8 and Andrews of Penfield purchased the Stanley Riggs home on Magyar Street in Wellington. Mrs Leonard Bradstock of Penfield bought the Jessie Noyes property on McKinley Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
8 & Andrews
Stanley Riggs
Magyar St
Wellington
Leonard Bradstock
Jessie Noyes
McKinley Ave
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Cora Shepard Barker
Frank Anderson
Courtland St
First Methodist
Paul P Brown
Chester Martin
First Baptist
Howard G Young
Alvin Gariss
James Russell
Venezuela
Baptist Mid-Missions
Russell
Fairgrounds
First Congregational
H. George Robertson
Robert Smith
Church of Christ
William O. Buzzell
Santon Bealer
Assembly of God
Hev
Hubert Doderberg
Patrick’s
George Koob
Church of Nazarene
William Melrose
Harold Tartsel
Youth Crusaders
Moore's Cleaners
Deport St
Phon Wellington
Milo V
Skeeles
William A. Skeeles
Massachusetts
Gratton
Clifford
Frederck Hamlin
Theodore
Ephraim
Caroline
Wilcox
Roy Burlinggame
al Noah
Jess Garver
Glen Garver
William Eaken
Gordo Matthews
Ray Packard
F. R. Barnhart
Kenneth Welsh
Europe
Frances
Stanley Long
Ruth] Breyley
Harriet Pitz
Joan Gelsinger
Joe Tomasch
Gene Root
Giobe
Ariz
Lester Root
Wadsworth
Lois Root Notter
Ashta 1 Vula
Hilda Root Barrett
River Corners
Carl Root
Janice Auble
David Grim
Russell Miller
Lawrence Sorg
Marlene Siman
Faith Suboda
Carl Begsimer
Nils Englund
Barbara Kuhis
Donald Siman
Robert Casper
Robert Arters
Charles Dennis
Robert Sorg
David Bryenton
William Wesselek
Marlene Greko
Marjorie Greko Kilgore
Chattanooga
Tenn
John Greko
Philip
Penfield Bible School
Caywood
Herrick Ave
Dad
Cologne
Frigidaire Appliances
Lantheric
Farm and Dairy Supply Co
Herrick
Wellington, Ohio
Rebekah
Penfield Club
Vacation Bible School
Wakeman Guild
Rigo’s Cafe
Brenner Shoe Co
Monarch
Wayne County
Pillsbury
N.B.C
Graham Crackers
F. A
Norton - Andrews
Plymouth
Cambridge
Chrysler
Perry Motor Sales
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