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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1954
Page
10
Voters in Grafton approve funding for a new sewage treatment plant amid deep concern about neighborhood impacts. The piece notes local debate and expressions of worry while reporting the decision to proceed with the project.
A humorous ramble on Jasper the cat, his bubbly misadventure with white paint, and the family’s pet history. The writer shifts to the first winter snow, noting power outages, property damage, and local storefronts profiting on boots and winter gear while Bay Village and Cleveland feel the season. The piece ends with homespun reflections and a cheerful signoff.
Mrs. Francis Barnhart of Chatham was guest of honor at a shower hosted by the Belden Town Mates for her infant son Dennis born December 3. In the Summers home Belden 33 guests attended and gifts were given. Refreshments were served by six hostesses listed by name.
GRAFTON A chicken dinner was served at noon by Mrs. C. D. Lehman to Belden Quilt Club members with one guest, Mrs. Sue Burkee. Minutes of the last meeting were read, and member Mrs. Leona Lecki, hospitalized, will be remembered with flowers. A social period followed and the group adjourned to meet again with Mrs. Delbert Conners.
GRAFTON The Teen Club of Immaculate Conception Church held its annual Halloween party Sunday in the parish hall decorated with pumpkins and Halloween motifs. Parish and Elyria youths joined in round and square dancing followed by cider and doughnuts. Next meeting planned as a bow social.
A South Bend woman was arrested for reckless driving after telling police she had been drinking because of a toothache and that keeping her teeth drunk would prevent pain. The odd remark highlighted a lack of remorse and raised questions about her judgment during the incident.
Grafton Village approves a sewage treatment plant via bond issue despite low turnout. Officials plan $60000 mortgage revenue bonds to fund the project, paid through water bill increases based on usage after Ohio requires action to halt dumping into Black River.
GRAFTON Belden Grange held its regular meeting with Master David Cur rus presiding. Officers reported, several topics remained open for discussion, and a Halloween themed lecture and quiz were conducted before the meeting closed in due form.
Members of the Junior Y-Teens held their last meeting in the school cafeteria to plan a Shayride for November. The meeting was called to order by Jeanette Wickner with Mrs. Charles Yates, leader, guiding future projects and activities. The next meeting is scheduled for November 1 at 9.
Circle No 5 of Immaculate Conception Church in Grafton welcomed Miss Catherine Mole and Mrs. Lawrence Conrad at a meeting held in the home of Mrs Ben Smith A crochet afghan was begun for sale at a later date A salad course was served The next meeting is set for November 17 at the home of Mrs Joseph Firing
Mrs Mary Joy hosted the O Grala Club at her Oberlin home Thursday evening. Cards provided the entertainment and prizes were won by Mrs Lillian Hobbs Mrs Rose Smith and Mrs Eleanor Clapp and Mrs Mildred Grohoske. The next meeting will be November 11 at Mrs Helen Smiths home.
The Grafton Businessmen's Association reports its first official meeting with five committees named. Warren Dunham chairs traffic, Wells Mole Sr. public relations, Carl Morris membership, Glen Hining health and welfare, and Art Grelia promotion. Officers are Men Peters president Polly Bittner secretary and Warren Dunnam treasurer. Board members include George Cornish Wells Mole Jr. Carl Zielke Carl Starr and Charles Yates. The group aims to promote community betterment through local activities.
GRAFTON last week featured two prize events funded by local groups. The Halloween parade drew 200 plus children in costumes along Main Street with prizes awarded by age groups. A Halloween window painting contest saw 27 windows decorated by students. grades vie for first with accents on ninth and eighth grades. The event, with prizes announced at the school, will become an annual affair sponsored locally.
Knot A Thread Quilt Club in Grafton honored two members on their birthdays during a recent meeting at Mrs Eva Hamberger s home. Mrs Wilma Zacharias and Mrs Rose Grabenstetter received birthday gifts from their secret sisters. A turkey dinner was served at noon and needlework followed. Guest was Miss Lucille Brush. No next meeting will be held at Mrs Berrenada Gost s home.
Edward Hanson, 77, suffered hip fractures after two separate falls from the same curb in East Hampton. The years apart incident underscores hazard at the curb where he first broke his hip three years ago and again this year.
Belden PTA held its seventh annual club dinner in the school auditorium with 50 members and guests. Frank Jackson presided and Myles Knechtges organized wildlife pictures illustrating farm and shunter cooperation. The game club leases 1500 acres in Loe rain and Medina Counties. dinner honors farmers in exchange for hunting rights. About 200 rabbits have been released and 330 more will be released on November 13 for the fall season. Officers include Ler Klinect as president and Frank Jackson as vice president. trustees include Pearl Williams, Arden Williams, Myles Knechtges, Thomas Buckingham, Julius Sheldon, Earl Fiest, Kenneth Hawke, and Peter Miller.
GRAFTON Halloween masquerade by the Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship sparked plans for a Sunday outing at Hinkley weather permitting. Beverly Parker and Fred Sullivan won best costumes as games were played and doughnuts served.
A kindergarten class hosted a costume party on Thursday with morning and afternoon pupils. Games and refreshments were provided. Mrs. June Barend assisted by Mrs. Dorothy McGill in the morning and Mrs. Geraldine Wise in the afternoon. The children painted windows in village businesses and won first prize.
Mrs. Clair Miller hosted the Laf A Lot Club in her Grafton Elyria home. The afternoon featured needle work and conversation and ended with refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs. A. B. Schwed's home.
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