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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1959

Page

8

Kiwanians Farm City Program Set in Grafton

Dr. Earl Henderson of Elyria First Methodist Church and Kiwanis Division 13 leader will speak on Rural Urban Relations at the Graf ton Kiwanis Club as Shetty Lehman chairs. Br O Neill introduced C A Jarosz of Bendix Westinghouse on air brakes. The club bought 10 books for Grafton Public Library and held an inter club meeting with Oberlin Kiwanis. Next week's chair is Hank Wilson and last week’s dinner was Den Adernian.

Grafton Earl Henderson Elyria First Memondist Church Kiwanis Division Grafton Kiwanis Club Grafton School Shetty Lehman Br O’neill C. A. Jarosz Bendix-Westinghouse Corp Grafton Public Library Oberlin Kiwanians Hank Wilson den Adernian

Cafeterias Return to Capitalism Boosts School Profit

Grafton area schools report cafeterias in five schools operated with profits after shifting to independent management. October totals show 31 450 student lunches and 1 040 adult lunches. overall net profit 3 191.32 dollars. Grafton school led with 1 373 dollars profit after 10 060 lunches served.

Grafton Midview Board of Education Tvo

OGrala Club Holds Pinochle Session At Mrs Rose Smith Home

The O Grala Club met at Mrs Rose Smith's home Thursday for two pinochle games. Jane Younglas won first prize and the traveling prize, Rhos da Severs took second, and Geraldine Page had the low score. The next meeting is set for Nov 19 at Louis Yourglas's home.

Grafton O’grala Jane Younglas Rhosda Severs Low Geraldine Page Louis Yourglas

Manufacturer Dies NORTE ADAMS

James Edward Wall, 73, president treasurer of the Wall Streetier Shoe Co., died Tuesday in Massachusetts.

Norte Adams Mass James Edward Wall The Wall-Streeter Shoe Co

Grafton Council Reverses Bid on Fire Bond Sale

The Grafton Village Council reversed its earlier choice to have Grafton Say nemea Banking Co. handle the 15000 bond sale after Cleveland attorneys advised only Fahey Clark and Co. of Cleveland could bid legally. The council then approved 303 additions to pay toward a 315,000 fire truck totaling 35850, with equipment costs of 652.50 for foam ejector and generator. A zoning discussion yielded no action.

Grafton—Village Council Grafton Saynemea Banking Co Cleveland Leakre, Sanders Dempsey Grafton Fahey, Clark, and Co Richard Smith

Veterans of Foreign Wars Reports Flags for New Grefton School Additions

GRAFTON The Hinkson Hysell VFW Post presented 35 American flags to new classrooms in the Grefton School addition as part of Veterans Day observance. The post met with the Lorain County VFW council. district meeting planned for Port Clinton on December 6 and annual Christmas party plans discussed.

Grafton Hinkson-Hysell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Today Grefton School Omihine Leone Boise VFW Focal Lorain County VFI Port Clinton Wayne Herman Victor Konczal Richard Bohac

Methodists Reschedule Meetings In Grafton

The Official Board of the Methodist Church met Monday to align all church commissions and committees to meet on the same night, the second Monday each month, eliminating other subordinate group meetings. Rev. Donald Newland reviewed Christmas Eve service plans as he begins his first year as pastor. Forrest Hornbeck was appointed representative to the Midview Community Council, and topics included a larger sanctuary, more hymnals, classroom space, and expanded MIDYYF programs. Hornbeck also reported kitchen work at the parsonage by Homebuilders Class members.

Grafton Donald Newland Midview Community Council Forrest Horbeck Forrest Hornbeck

Roads Need Repair Forces Bus Cuts in Midview District

The Midview Board of Education threatens to cut bus service in two Grafton Village areas due to severely deteriorated Novak Road Waterhead and Edgewood Drives. Service will end November 23 unless road conditions improve. Buses will still run to Lakeview corner on Edgewood Brentwood, with students on Novak Road walking to alt routes.

Grafton Midview Novak Rd Waterfead Edgewood Equcafen Brentwood Brentwood Vilage Grafton Village Lakeview Corner Erfall Lakeview Edgewood Corner Rt. 57 Rt. 37 Durkee Rd Isles

Sewing Club Session Noted at Eve Hamberger Home

The Knote Thread Club held a chicken dinner and meeting at Eve Hamberger's home. Members worked on their own handwork. Four members received birthday gifts from secret sisters. Honored were Rose Grabenstreiter Ann Zacharias Mary Walter Eva Hamberger. Next seat set for Berneata Gest at her home on November 15.

Grafton Knote‘Thread Club Eve Hamberger Rose Grabenstreiter Ann Zacharias Mary Walter Eva Hamberger Berneata Gest

Councilman Rich Dies After Rigorous Campaign

Buffalo City councilman Daniel F. Rich, 417, died Tuesday following a strenuous political campaign that culminated in his reelection last week. The UPI report confirms the veteran local leader passed away after serving in city government.

Els NY UPI Daniel F. Rich Buffalo

Delegates Named For Catholic Women Bible Institute

GRAFTON The Altar and Rosary Society of Immaculate Conception Church chose Mrs John Sim and Miss Phyllis Gehring as representatives to the National Council of Catholic Women Bible Institute at the Oberlin Inn. A nominating committee selected Mrs Al Frabella, Mrs George Downs, Mrs Thomas Glant and Mrs Leo Wolfinger. Officers for 1960 to be elected at December meeting. A Christmas Party planned for Dec 3 with reservations due by Nov 16. Gift exchange to accompany party. Hostesses were Mrs Clarence Bohrer, Mrs William Sabot, Mrs Frank Hintz and Mrs John Sabe.

Church Bulletin Board

Essex Wins Officially By 9 Votes

Final certified counts from Lorain County Board of Election give Carl Essex the second open seat on the Midview Board of Education by nine votes over Ernest Hawke. Essex 29 votes to Hawke 20. Fred Reisinger 1.2 percent. In Grafton Village Council write ins Joseph Filipiak 29, Bill Shively 15, Warren Dunham 3. Dan Bradley wins BPA seat with 20. Reisinger and Essex take office in January for four years.

Lorain County Board of Election Carl Essex Midview Board of Education Ernest Hawke Essex Hawke Fred Reisinger Grafton Village Joseph Filipiak Bill Shively Warren Dunham Grafton

Our Town Set For Midview High School Play

Midview High School presents Thorton Wilder’s Our Town November 2 and 3 under drama teacher William Ringler. Twenty five cast members rehearse five weeks. lead roles include Bob Brinza Emile Webb Beth Sherman George Gibbs. Performance at Mildview High School auditorium with 3 13 curtain and tickets at the door or from cast members.

Beth Sherman Emile ‘Webb John 3Filler George Gibbs Dave Haskins Karen Bernoff Dan Knechiges Ed Munger Dan Rozga Merlene DeLaVars Linda Talbor John Gerke Jerry Jackson Elaine Sieberth Wayne Burgess Judy Miller Dan Carpenter Beth VanWarmer Jim Waldron Jack Wagner Chuck Huene Joan

Methodist Bible Class Plans Christmas Party in Grafton

The Loyal Women's Bible Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Charlotte Schurgott's home to plan the December 3 Christmas Party. A gift exchange will be held. Hosts will be Mrs. Eéna Filayson and Mrs. Julia Bradley, with President Mrs. Mary Finley presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Maude Rinehart. Mrs. Anna Hosler led the program and contests with prizes for winners.

Grafton Loyal Women's Bible Class The Methodist Church Charlotte Schurgott Eé@nea Filayson Julia Bradley Mary Finley Maude Rinehart Anna Hosler

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Midview High School Kiwanians Sax. Districer Superimemient Glen R. iDennis Grafton Laundromat Becker Grafton, Ohio Kabobs Elyria V.flw tiSths P. S Chuck Bashak Khrushchev Lilley Elm St Mossburg Winchester Spitzer Hardware & Supply CO Main Street Graften, Ohio Grafton Bank Stanley McAlpin McAlpin Carl Finegan Ohio Edison Co Finegan Ernest Toghill Toghill VEW Post U.S Town Hall County Auxiliary Council Teasurer FORD Pickering & Schwed Motor CO South Main St Mildred Slattery School Board Clarence Bohrer Wiliam Sabot Frank Hintz l John Sabe Grafton Savings Lagrange Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation EN Tra Enterprise Biscayne Chevrolet Cadillac BUICK Rothgery Motors
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