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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1959
Page
2
R L McCormick outlines a plan to start high school early for above average eighth graders. The program builds a junior year base with algebra and occasional language courses before high school, letting students legally advance in public education. Upper grades will follow this pattern once established.
Berlin Heights notes from the Cheistan na ene tones enlistment committee meeting at the Berlin McCormick church discusses future school plans. McCormick outlines extended school days with four years of English and possible modern languages. members participate in Christian enlistment program discussions and plan next gathering for April 2.
Plans for a rummage sale organized by the Democratic Women's Club were approved at a Lorain County meeting. The sale will be held April 17-18 in the town hall, with Mrs. Carl MacKay as publicity chairman. Hostesses included Mrs. George Davis, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, and Mrs. Howard Cobb Sr.
Australia lifts its koala export ban allowing bears to depart for San Francisco only with a competent accompanying person to help them acclimate to new homes. The government stated safeguards and ongoing oversight would apply.
Parallel ad copy promises renewed vigor for couples over 40. It touts Ostrex Tonic Tablets with iron and vitamin doses, claiming to boost energy, vitality, and a younger feeling. The message targets exhausted middle-aged adults and urges readers to visit druggists for the product.
The eighth grade girls red team defeated the seventh grade white team 28 to tady in the junior high school tournament. Frances Church led with highs points while teammates included Anne Fill Busan Smith Judy Behnke Beth Jane Billuery Aletha Hotvhauser and Vicki Simonet. The seventh grade team featured Laura Haynes Diane Butler Betty Daniels Sarah Gammie Veronica Simonet Bennie Willinger Virginia Braun Marian Stiger Janice Barnes and Suganne Mingus. The event was directed by Mrs Jodi Wintec head of Berlin Local School girls physical education.
AMHERST A few man board of contractors was named by village council last night to draft building codes. It will be headed by Ted Cendrosky of Middle Ridge Rd a general contractor. Others on the committee are Dan K Strauss Kenneth Blanchard and Carl Springer. The group will outline codes and meet with village contractors to make recommendations for council by April 2. A licensing clause for contractors intending to build in the village is expected to be included to keep out fly by night operators. Councilman Karl Mulder noted the last codes were set in 1948 and that current regulations are outdated.
BERLIN HEIGHTS Holy Week services are planned by local churches including congregational and Methodist groups. Amherst two village high school boys, 16 and 17, will be turned over to Lorain County juvenile authorities for racing borrowed motorbikes across Crownhill Cemetery. Police apprehended them at 6 30 p m Saturday as they cut through cemetery lots. no major damage reported and parents will be contacted per mayor's instructions.
Grafton appoints Mrs. Geneva Knechtges as deputy registrar for four years, succeeding Ross Stuart who quit claiming the job was too much to handle. Residents with unbought 1959 plates may purchase them from Knechtges at 1530 South Durkee through next Tuesday under state law. Also noted are Easter and Maundy Thursday services across local churches, a Sunrise Service by Berlin Heights Kiwanis, and a roadway detour in Amherst due to Lorain Telephone Co underground work affecting Church Street and nearby routes.
Berlin Heights School announces the honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Executive head Stanley Hi Pox lists senior high students with high grades including Sharon Covelin Bertha Green Neal Leimbach Monica Leimeister Tim Crammie Clark Hahn Ray Otto John Weaver Robert Asek Charles Hens Jack Schulz Shirley Williams Marilyn Bostater Ed Bush Joan Kelble Gail Po
Unusual flood conditions were reported in parts of the Sahara region as heavy rains that swept the area for nearly a week abated. The storms downed telegraph and radio installations and cut roads and rail links, with reports reaching Algiers.
A special Avon Post 7035 VFW meeting is planned tonight at Avon Isle at 8 p.m. for nominations and election of officers.
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