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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1952
Page
8
GRAFTON J 5 Hengerbangk of Elyria spoke at Immaculate Conception church on Wednesday for the Altar-Rosary Society. He described the statue tour from home to home and the devotional role “Mother’s Day” played. Mrs Florence Wick from Ohio Edy. gor Company was introduced and discussed planning and serving a large public dinner.
The parish community held a May business session led by Mrs Blackburn. Plans were announced for a roast beef dinner in the parish hall on Sunday May 25. May altar care is by Mrs Glant, Mrs Wells Mole Sr, and Miss Catherine Mole. Rev Fr Manning led prayers. A buffet luncheon featured spring flowers around the shrine of Mary. Hostesses were Mrs Mary Rozga, Mrs Chester Rozga, Mrs Frank Dermer, and Mrs Betty Rozga.
Mrs Mildred Paine led the Belden Grafton township PTA Summer Road-Up at the Belden school cafeteria with about 15 teachers. Superintendent Herman Gannett and Mrs Lyndia Kelner spoke. Miss Steadmen health nurse showed a film. Booklets on child development were handed to mothers as about 25 children were set to enroll in first grade next year.
Grafton MYF members organize a Saturday May 17 paper drive with trucks canvassing the area The drive favors curbside paper access on lawns under the direction of Ray Brehm Pat McGill and Barney Roth Ty Barbara Johnson will arrange disposal at best price Proceeding events include a MYF meeting at the Shepherd home and a Fourth Quarter Conference set for May 16 led by District Superintendent Dr Clark Cooper The Mother's Day service included baptisms and rose presentations with music by the Fischer sisters and Dave Parker
David Noble of Toute 2. Grafton was among the students named for high scholastic attainments at the annual Honors and Awards Day Convocation in Athens. He is a sophomore at the university.
Dr. Blair Stewart dean of men at Oberlin College will speak at Grafton Village High School commencement on Tuesday May 20 at 8 p m Baccalaureate is Sunday May 18 at 8 p m Rev Fred Stroebel will deliver that address Nine seniors Marilyn Brunson Carl Filipiak Nancy Fling Carl Jantz Richard McCracken Marjorie Meyer Wilma Schwed Marilyn Schwarer Faye Strickland to graduate
Grafton High School held a junior senior prom in the auditorium with an under the sea theme. Tables clustered around a surf board centerpiece as Ray Brehm handed the event to Richard McCracken after dinner. Corsages were given to each junior mother while underclassmen served the meal. Patty McGul and Kay Rothgery performed two dance numbers and Ken Peters orchestra provided the music with several specialty songs.
Belden school hosted a music festival with a May Queen crowning Mary Ann Kobak. Seventeen girls and nineteen boys led a processional, then an arch for the former queen Adailaide Joppech and her attendants. Attendants Majel Sullivan Sarah Reynolds Janet Long. Flower girls Theresa Kobak Barbeth Watcak. Grades performed songs and dances from first through eighth grade including a Maypole number by fifth and sixth grades and a seventh eighth grade song.
Community notices describe visits and nonlocal travel of residents including Mr and Mrs Frank Kazmierczak and family, convalescence of Mrs Homer Karper, attendance at weddings in Cleveland, and Mother's Day gatherings in Grafton with multiple family members and guests from nearby towns.
Belden Parent-Teacher Association installed its new officers at the Spring music festival with Superintendent Herman Gannett officiating. New president is Mrs. Henry Schriver, with vice president Mrs. Lydia Kelner, secretary Mrs. Bernie Bernice Gelalles, and treasurer Mrs. Edith Kaufeld. The meeting also approved plans to purchase a heater.
A series of weekend and Mother's Day visits connect Elyria families and friends. Attendees include Mrs Irma Gay eska and families. Mr and Mrs Carl Shepherd and their son Carl Eduard after a baptism at Grafton Methodist church. Jean Keetle and her sons from Ashland. Mrs Lottie Klinect and others to Stowe. plus various locals in Elyria and nearby towns hosting and visiting through Sunday.
The vote approved purchasing a $200 water heater for the remodel of the home economics room. The decision establishes the item and cost for the project.
GRAFTON A May birthday dinner for the Altar Rosary Society of Assumption Church drew 34 members to the parish hall. Mrs Helen McKean led the meeting after a meal featuring spring flowers and candles. Plans for an anniversary dinner on June 8 were discussed and prizes awarded to several members.
Lincoln detectives stopped to inspect a street object and found a pressure bonker containing two dozen fresh eggs. The incident did not involve a bacon outcome but left officers puzzled by the unusual find.
Rose Marie Jenkins celebrated her third birthday with a party in Grafton. Sisters and friends attended, each guest received a carnation corsage, and gifts were exchanged. A lighted birthday cake and refreshments followed with several classmates and family members present.
Pfc. Glen W. Rader, stationed at Cherry Point North Carolina, has been transferred to the Marine Air Reserve Training Command at U. S. Naval Air Station Niagara Falls New York. The move places him at the Niagara Falls facility as part of ongoing personnel reassignment.
Melinda Eshelman celebrated her seventh birthday with a party Saturday for 26 first grade classmates. Activities included a fish pond game and a pink and white refreshment table with a birthday cake. Melinda received many gifts.
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