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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
8
Last night the village council unanimously passed an ordinance authorizing a 90000 bond issue to partly finance a new sewer water plant and related projects following voter approval a month earlier.
A 1940s style community page notes teen reading in Grafton with mysteries and nurse stories, plus a rugged beaver trapping tale featuring Jode Bireh and Andre’s brave quest. It highlights local hobbies and a council discussion about vacations and a fishing program.
Pat, a Grafton student, supports a plan to finance college through a dancing class started at home. Her efforts funded by neighbors and her father, she studies at Baldwin Wallace while teaching others in town. The district survey and Principal Fri Daniel plan changes as Pat nears a four year college path.
A penny supper fundraiser will be held at the courthouse from 5 to 7 pm. Proceeds support a local cause and the event invites community members to attend and contribute.
Grafton participants attended the Nor walk District Conference of the Methodist Church at Lakeside including Rev and Mrs Birl Mrs Ros Burns and several others. Lay delegates and families joined in the event with Mrs Clark George Edwards and Mrs Pitchard Redstone noted among attendees.
A birthday party honors a Grafton woman with attendees including Mrs Arnie Vee and several local residents. The gathering lists family members such as Cynthia and David, along with Mr and Mrs. Don Bush, Mrs. Russell Gooden, and others from the area.
The Pinochle Club held a Thursday night session in Afton with Minnie Evans and two others as guests. Hostess Bak Degen presided while Alma Hornbeck won first prize in the games. Traveling guest Mrs. Treia Hoonbeck and Dorothy McGul were among attendees. Ivah Kin of Elyria may attend the next meeting.
A collage of social visits and gatherings fills the page. Mr and Mrs John Teles host guests at the Joynson home while Greenwich guests attend an evening with Mire Arras and companions. The Frays travel from Cantornys to the west coast area as far as San Francisco. A girl sustains an arm injury from a fall at a fast event while Arno Lattie Jud suffers a dislocated elbow. A Grafton man, Amhur wawson of Pat ule, dies after a hospital stay. Elizabeth EL Bakes Scholar enrolls at One University in Athens, pursuing journalism. Maurice Bittner joins a Kent State summer program and plans to resume teaching in North Eaton. Several local residents and visitors, including Mrs George Marquardt and Mrs Richard Joe Viel, are noted, with multiple family gatherings and Sunday visits recorded across the area.
GRAFTON Mrs Blanche Edwards new president led the final WSCS meeting before summer recess in the church hall A bake sale is planned for Saturday July first at 1 pm Members voted to buy additional items for kitchen service Volunteers aiding with this week's Kavanis dinner were asked The program featured The Call to Worship singing a Joyful Song meditation by Mrs Paul Pinkles and an article on Ward Fellowship by Mrs William Robert Food was provided by Mrs Carl Shephard COMMUNION PLANNED
Mrs Bates hosted a small social gathering for a local group. The write up notes light refreshments and a simple reception with a short program and informal conversation. Unclear details limit further specifics.
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