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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1957

Page

2

Lorain youth center builds quarter midget racers

Leon Straw and about 25 Lorain Youth Center members are assembling quarter midget cars for a 20 mph fleet using tubular steel chassis and fiberglass bodies. The group has a donated one tenth mile track at Cromwell Park and aims to open by Memorial Day. Ray and Tom Tomaszewski are among local builders, with safety gear and race specs in place. The next meeting is Sunday at 7 30 p.m. at the Marine Corps League Hall.

Fiberglas Ben Skodney West 20Th St Lorain Ray Tomaszewski West Aist St Skodney Lorain-Youth Center Buckeye Quartet C-I Straw Straw Garage Progess Royal Oak Specis Mouel T 21St St Lorain Youth Center Buckeye Marine Corps ‘League Hall Colorado Ave Thomaszewski Ray Straw Leon Straw North Ridge Rd Ray Leora Tom Cromwell Park C-T

New Mission Zone Officers Elected at Nazarene Rally

Mrs. Daniel McNutt of Lakewood Church was named president with Mrs. Charles Gates Avon Lake as vice president and Mrs. Welton Elyria as secretary and treasurer. Mrs. John Hansen of Elyria presided after the rally session. Rev. Willis Esselstyn, on furlough from Africa since 1928, spoke at both sessions and showed slides. Seven churches were represented in the zone.

South Amherst the Nazarene Africa Central Ohio Henry Galloway Esselstyn Coburn Richard Hutton Elyria

Three More Honor Roll Students Named at LaGrange High

LaGrange High School reports additional students on its Honor Roll including freshmen Pat Sooy and Natalie Fish and senior Dick Jackson.

Amherst Week Ahead Activities Schedule

Next week Amherst hosts a series of local group meetings. Activities include St Joseph PTA at the school Ambherst Hospital Anvilary at 7 30 p m Zeta Zeta Chapter Beta Sigma oh on Monday and Pythian Sisters American Legion Auxiliary and Board of Education events on subsequent days.

St. Joseph Ambherst Hospital Zeta Zeta Beta Sigma Oh Board of Education Central Pythian Sisters K of Phall American Legion Auxiliary Avenue Club Masonic Club Fagies Auxiliary Eagles Home Golden Age

Chamber Elects 3 Directors At Annual Meet

Amherst Wayne Garland Alice Flowers and Bob Rebersold were elected directors for three year terms at the Chamber of Commerce dinner at the American Legion home. Existing directors include William Robertson Ray Grocott Charles Gervick Robert Hubbard Roy Anderson James Bauer and Margaret Martinek reported 135 Friendly Neighbor calls and presented the financial report. Evert Nyler, president, reviewed the chamber's activities over the year.

Amherst Wayne Garland Alice Flowers Bob Rebersold Chamber of Commerce American Legion William Robertson Ray Grocott Charles Gervick Robert Hubbard Roy Anderson James Bauer Margaret Martinek Evert Nyler Jon Chamber

Excess Carbon Blamed In Fire At Elyria Trailer

Riverside Trailer Park at 500 Third St in Elyria saw a fire reported yesterday as excess carbon in a space heater vent caused a flare up around 12 50 p m Firemen said no damage occurred to the George King family owned and occupied trailer.

Riverside Trailer Park Third St Elyria George King

Beaver Creek Sportsmen Form County Federation Plan

Beaver Creek Sportsmen's Club backs Game Warden Dalrymple's plan for a county sportsmen federation. Clubs will pool land for a county clubhouse, trap shoots, and provisions for duck hunting and fishing. The pest hunt contest ends with a steak dinner bet. points awarded for pests caught. Dance set for April 27 at Grotto Park with Arthur Powers as chair. Bounty on crows and foxes approved. pens for rabbits funded. OCC convention delegates named for Cleveland March 29-31.

South Amherst Beaver Creek Harold Dalrymple la County Sportsmen’s Club Beaver Creek Sportsmen's Club Oberlin Grotto Park Arthur Powers Parker Miller Itherance Richard Pheas Jenseland Neal Ludwig Jake Ruth Carl A. Pow- Wenerick Walter Hanseners D. Dewalt W. Hansen

Amherst Church Services and Programs This Week

Amherst Congregational and Amherst Methodist list services Sunday school times worship and youth groups. Faith Baptist notes missionary union and Pioneer Girls events. First Evangelical United Brethren posts pastors and weekly activities. St. Joseph Catholic and St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran share masses or worship, prayer meetings and Lenten services.

Amherst Congregational Amherst Methodist M. Ray Smith L. G. Murphy Faith Baptist L. G. Howard Ladies Missionary Union Floyd Schaffer Pioneer Girls Bable School Judy Hall First Evangelical United St. Joseph Catholic Joseph A. Lembach New Church PTA St. Paul Evangelical Luthe

Firelands Activity Night Draws Large Turnout

Firelands Junior and Senior High PTA members saw a lively Activity Night with science exhibits and demonstrations. Students Jere Simonson James Miller George Fingulin James Rothgery David Hiscox and others showcased projects entering Kent State University science day with seniors and juniors presenting rats biology and crafts. The event featured theater tumbling and a careers night plan while Newman Township and Elyria educators organized programs for mental health education and public notices.

Firelands PTA Jere Simonson James Miller George Fingulin James Rothgery David Hiscox Tesla Coil James Harrison Lorene Born Janet Watson John Born Anthony de Gennaro Kent Nancy Kawasaki Rita Baker Judy Moss Eleanor Sayler Linda Jackson Avon Lake Lorain County Wayne Whyte Melvin Niggle Melvin Sayler Niggle James Ehrman Ora Nabakowski Robert Krebs Ervin Jaycox Robert Kneisel Lyle Green Elks Marine Room Elyria Gilbert Fairchild Jege Bill Hartford Kansas Marge Koppcs Linda Lou McCoy Bonnie Barefoot Jake McCoy Linda Lou Sue Elliott Duke Jensins Jean Husted Pat Manning Lervilla Molly Bettcher Sam Susan Myers Juanita Call Dor Pat Lees Blackyothy Woodrum Ardith Priestas Roberts Duke Sharon Krebs Sharon Ackerman Roberta Breisch Luke Rita John Bunty Baumann Joyce Parks Carol Patty Miller Guild Dianne Baumann Sharon Florence Township Gutman Judy Meltzer Iteria

Amherst Band Parents Launch Six Week Tax Stamp Drive

The Band Parents Club of Amherst High School launches a six week tax stamp contest during a meeting at Central School. Mrs. M. Brandon oversees the campaign. Final plans were set for a Public Affairs Dinner on March 28 and a district board of education meeting on April 4. Instrumental instructor Russell Petersen reported six new brass instruments and Ludwig pedal tympani added to the band, now played by Elizabeth Loewer, Rodger Hanlon, Alan Haas, Mary Finnegan, Alfred Nahm, and Dennis Brown.

Amherst Amherst High School Central School M. &. Brandon Business and Professional Women’s Club Board of Education Russell Petersen Elizabeth Loewer Rodger Hanlon Alan Haas Mary Finnegan Alfred Nahm Dennis Brown Petersen

Portrait family drama draws church groups in Amherst

In Amherst the Family Portrait religious drama with a Lenten theme draws church groups. Ticket blocks for opening night April 8 and the April 12 performances have sold. run through April 11. Reservations via phone or Picture Shop Lorain. Technical staff additions include Mrs. Winnie Schaeffer, Mrs. William Mazurek, and Miss Peggy Gillmore. New lighting gear will be used and teen-ager roadeo planning under Jaycees. Proceeds support the Jaycee baseball team.

Amherst Valerie Jenkins County Workshop Players Yukon Lorain Winnie Schaeffer Robert Lenhard Elytia Harry Robinsonjment Andy Svara Lora William Jenkins Roadeo Drama Chamber of Commerce Frank Jaycees Hovenitz Dan Strauss Robinson Kelley The Jaycees Cardinals Dave Riggs Jaycee

Henrietta WCTU Groups Meet In April Plans

Henrietta The WCTU met at the home of Mrs. H G Portman to discuss hosting the Lorain County WCTU at the Henrietta Methodist Church in late April. President Mary Ladrach announced the statewide membership drive set April 28 to May 5 and welcomed new member Mrs Howard Angersbach.

Henrietta WCTU H. G. Portman Lorain County Henrietta Methodist Church Mary Ladrach Howard Angersbach Albert Reusser Paul Meyer County Institute Paul Methodist Parsonage Woman's Society of Chrstian Service Paul Portman Ernest Lamvermeyer United Council of Church Women Bender Dwight Jackson Martha Baumann Walter Angersbach Ohio ‘Council of Churches St. Peter's Evangelical St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Amherst Edward Smith Foster Ave Elyria Firelands High School

Amherst Eagles Plan Nomination of New Officers

Amherst Aerie Eagles set a nomination meeting during the regular business session Monday evening. Election is scheduled for April 1 with balloting from noon at the Eagles home until the meeting hour. Secretary Henry Raesler asks members toShow official membership cards to vote and urges attendance and voting. Present worthy president Donald R. Flock. A fish fry is planned for election night.

Amherst Amherst Aerie Eagles Eagles Henry Raesler Ivote the Aerie Donald R. Flock

Wakeman Post To Entertain Class Teachers

Wakeman Ohio area events report an open meeting of American Legion Post 689 and its auxiliary to entertain the junior class at Wakeman High School. Betty Heilman and Diane Hahn, Girl's State delegates, share experiences alongside Boy's State delegate Bil Klein. Mrs. Frank Felkner of Oberlin will discuss Girl's State values and her Crile Hospital rehabilitation work.

Felkner Crile Hospital

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