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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1961

Page

5

Open House for Exchange Student Peter Hofer in Vermilion

Mr and Mrs Richard Palmer announce an open house today from 4 to 7 pm at 422 W Huron St Vermilion for Peter Hofer a Swiss exchange student who has lived with the Palmers this year and will depart soon to tour with other exchange students. Peter Hofer is a Vermilion High School graduate.

Vermilion Richard Palmer Huron St Peter Hofer Switzerland Peter Palmers Vermilion High School

Oberlin Opens Baby Sitting Course For Youth

Lorain County Health Department offers a four session program for Oberlin junior and senior high students at the Oberlin Recreation Center. The course, taught by Miss Frieda Helwig, covers emergencies infant care and age appropriate behavior with registration handled by the health department.

Oberlin Lorain Health Department

TOPS Report Shows Loss By Everyone

NORTH EATON The TOPS group posted losses for all but one member this week. Catherine Yen led with six and a half pounds, while Eben and Judy Ulman each shed three pounds. A trustees letter thanked the group for a recreation program donation. Social night is next Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall.

North Eaton Tops Dreamers Stork Club Catherine Yen Queen Eben Judy Ulman Eaton Township Town Hall

Custard Truck Powers Amherst Nursing Home During Blackout

A Mr. Softee custard truck provided 10 kilowatts of electricity to Amherst Manor Nursing Home after an Rt. 58 crash cut Ohio Edison lines. Driver Don Billings linked the generator to the facility at Westlake Drive, keeping lights on until 9 a.m. Officials note the unit is Civil Defense registered and similar uses occur yearly. A new auxiliary power unit is planned for the building.

Amherst Amherst Manor Pam Rt. 58 Ohio Edison Lorain Don Billings Norfolk St. Lorain Mr. Softee Billings Westlake Dr Ator Joseph Silver Civil Defense

Vermilion Hosts Foreign Students Through AFS Program

Vermilion prepares to entertain 65 foreign students and four chaperones arriving July 2 as part of the American Field Service program. The four day visit includes lagoon tours, Ford plant lunch, dances, a wiener roast, sports, a community picnic, and a Crystal Beach fireworks trip. New AFS officers were installed at the Chadwicks’ home for 1961 62 and meetings are held monthly at 8 pm.

Vermilion Thin Ie Theaa Uranis Hing Pare United States Vermilion Yacht Club Tthe Ford Dickason Crystal Beach Park AFS the Chadwick's Annie Chadwick Mary Chadwick Haison al Ming Dean Osberg Vire Siebert Charles F. Smith Nancy Welker J.C Knittle Don Hoffman American Field Service Foreign Exchange Chadwick

His Last Dance Star minstrel performer dies after illness

Joseph F. Marriott, 5, a once famed minstrel dancer from Elizabeth, New Jersey, died Wednesday after a brief illness. The article notes his half century in the stage spotlight and his prominence as a star performer.

Elizabeth N. J UPD Joseph F. Marriott Bnel

Safety checks sweep Amherst as 100 drivers tested

More than 100 drivers joined a circle of safety check conducted by a volunteer hot rod club on Park Ave. in Amherst. The Deacons Timing Assn and Erie County authorities performed a five minute inspection of brakes lights signals steering tires exhaust wipers and horns with traffic kept moving by officers. Permanent replacements for the Chest office are planned in January as Marilyn Kelly steps in.

Amherst Circle of Safety Courttesy United Appeal Hendrickson Mass Community Chest Marilyn Kelly Cleveland Road Huron Kelly State Automobile Commission Park Ave Town Hall Deacons Timing Assn Lorain County Deacons Billy Goodwin Joseph Dombrosky Th Emergency Police Department Police Partment

Berlin Water Main Plan Ordered for Hartley Subdivision

Sanitation engineer Irving Munson must prepare plans and estimates for a new Berlin Township water main serving Hartley subdivision. The project lies in the East Erie Sewer and Water District and is favored by 95 percent of 21 benefiting families.

Sandusky Irving Munson Hartley Berlin Township East Erie Sewer Jand Water District

Carlisle Sallies Demonstrate Patchwork at 4H Meeting

At West Carlisle school the Carlisle Sallies 4H Club held a patching demonstration by Joan Reinders. Joanne Pickworth led the business session on organizing a neat dresser drawer. Molly Tarry and Judy Caughlin served refreshments. advisers Mrs. Burrer and Mrs. Sikor attended. The club sent its contribution to the extension office for the H fund.

Carlisle Joan Reinders Carlisle Sallies West Carlisle Joanne Pickworth Molly Tarry Judy Caughlin Richard Burrer Chester Sikor

Fort Slocum Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Fort Slocum in New Rochelle celebrates its centennial as an 80 acre Army post off Long Island Sound. The installation now serves as an indoctrination center for the Chaplain Corps and for personnel of the Army's public information program.

New Rochelle N. Y UPI Fort Slocum Long Island Sound Chaplain Corps Army

Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Description and Address

A definition of Alcoholics Anonymous as a fellowship for those seeking sobriety with no membership fees or sect affiliations. It states the aim to stay sober and help others, and provides a box address in Elyria, Ohio.

Alcoholics Anonymous Elyria Ohio

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Hess Pharmacy Aess Middle Ave TOPS George Gallagher Fairfax Lake Ave Ohio Editon Company Industrial America Erie Chest Berlin The Elyria Retail Merchants' Association Broad St Herrick Ave West Wellington Clairol Christinsen Fairfax Clairol Incorporated O'Neill
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