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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1955

Page

17

Women's Fellowship Plans Quilting Meeting

Wellington and Akron hosts announce a Women's Fellowship quilting meeting at the parsonage on Courtland Street. Mrs. H. G. Rob announced the state meeting dates October 19 and 20. C. L. Hill led devotions and a gift was given to Mrs. Jessie Noyes who will move to California for the winter.

Wellington H. G. Rob Ertson Akron Herman Wight Court Courtland St. Birs. C. L. Hill Jessie Noyes California Thomas Liggett

Wellington Plans Centennial Festivities for Towns 100th Birthday

Wellington residents prepare a weekend of events to mark Archibald Willard Day and the town's 100th anniversary. Activities include open houses, exhibits, concerts, author signings, a community dinner, a Centennial Ball, and a public library program with speakers from Oberlin College and local historians. Local churches schedule services and community groups host charity and youth programs.

Wellington Women’s Relief Corps Memorial Hall Grand Army of the Republic Herrick Auditorium Girl Scout Julian Fowler Oberlin College Lorain County Historical Society Evill Archibald M. Willard Herrick Memorial Library Willard Paul P. Brown Chester Martin Anne Culver Graff Archibald Welard Bud Tucker Future Farmers of Robert the Rainbow Girls Smith Pilgrim Fel Spirit of Ralph Gray

New London Student Council Leaders Named

The New London student council elected Senior John Marett president for 1955 56 and Jean Cawrse secretary. Other members include Jim Brown David Burner Darrel Stoner, Cortine Towstiak Mary Sauer Dan Ringler Sandy Sutherland Gary Bonney Marla Ringler and Jerry Chandler. The group will meet every other Tuesday and sponsors the Citizen of the Week Plaque plus promotes a constructive Halloween weekend.

New London Superintendent of Schools John Marett Or. J. Olson Jim Brown Ennas Sterprise Jean Cawrse David Burner Darrel Stoner Cortine Towstiak Mary Sauer Dan

Wellington area church services and leaders list

Wellington churches schedule with Evangelical Methodist led by Rev William Melrose and Assembly of God led by Rev Robert Soderberg. Sunday school times range 10 to 10 45 a m and worship at 11 a m. Youth activities and prayer services held at Herrick Auditorium and parsonage locations.

William O. Buzzell Sanford Bealer Wayne Hazlett Evangelical Methodist William Melrose Harold Hartsel Youth Crusaders Herrick Union St Assembly of God Robert Soderberg

Merit Awards Given To Ground Observers

Sergeants Lee and Gwinnup of the Canton Filter Center visited the Ground Observer Corps post on Adams St and presented merit awards to Tony Springer John Poiner Tom Babitt Thornton Ganpet Earl Anderson and Franklyn Wright the supervisor of the Corps. Others who have awards include Gilbert Gibbins Kenneth Avery Lee Mason Stanley Whitmer Harry Carino Leona Carino Perry Simonson Leon Jones John Barbe Mildred Church Howard Furcron Russell Furcron Doris Weimer Clinton Battles Clyde Cooley Charlie Sheldon Edward Snatz See ereeseeeee Janet Spatz Howard Close Lynn Gray Leland Martin ciittn Rolfe Sr Dale Nell Elbert Kime Lloyd Irish Russ Stevick Tommy Falls and Russell Buck. Those not receiving awards may contact Wright the supervisor and land chief observer of the Litchfield GOC Post. The group saw a movie The Sky Is Our Target and refreshments were served. The next meeting of fellow observers will be held Nov 2 at the home of Mrs Guy Wells hosted by Mrs Lawrence Baker and Mrs Willis Hines.

Wellington Lee and Gwinnup Canton Ground Observer Corps Adams St Tony Springer John Poiner Tom Babitt Thornton Ganpet Earl Anderson Franklyn Wright Gilbert Gibbins Kenneth Avery Lee Mason Stanley Whitmer Harry Carino Leona Carino Perry Simonson Leon Jones John Barbe Mildred Church Howard Furcron Russell Furcron Doris Weimer Clinton Battles Clyde Cooley Charlie Sheldon Edward Snatz Janet Spatz Howard Close Lynn Gray Leland Martin Ciittn Rolfe, Sr Dale Nell Elbert Kime Lloyd Irish Russ Stevick Tommy Falls Russell Buck Wright G.O.C. Post Sky Thel Served Guy Wells Lawrence Baker Willis Hines

Trailer jackknifes at Wellington intersection accident

A large truck and trailer jackknifed at the public square intersection early yesterday morning. Little damage was done to the trailer and no injuries are reported.

Wellington

New Member Initiated By Silent Circle

Well ington Gale Porter's music marked a Silent Circle of King's Daughters meeting hosted by Mrs Gaylord Bassett at a covered dish supper. Twenty six attended as Mrs Mary Dickason led devotionals. Mrs Kay Baker joined as a new member in a ceremony led by Mrs Norman Linder of Abbie K Hand Circle. Ivers Roy McCormick presented the program with the theme American Music Composers. Mrs Pauline Smith and Mrs Gladys Herrick were chosen to attend the State King's Daughters meeting in Medina in two weeks.

Wellington Gale Porter Silent Circle of King’s Daughters Gaylord Bassett Mary Dickason Kay Baker Norman Linder Abbie K. Hand Ivers Roy McCormick

New London FFA Initiates Eleven Members Monday

New London High School vocations agriculture program will see eleven boys in grades 9 and 10 initiated into the Future Farmers of America on Monday. Freshmen and sophomores have started the program this year and will receive the Green Hand degree during the ceremony.

New London Ffa New London Farmers of America Greenwich Greenwich High School F.F.A New London High School Herbert Chamberlain

New London Scouts Name Officers

New London Girl Scout Troop 2 elects officers for the coming year with Charlene Frederick as president and Nancy Brooks as vice president. Other officers include Pat ty Reidy secretary Kay Erlen bach scribe and Patsy Meeks and Sandy Golding as flag bearers.

New London Charlene Frederick Nancy Brooks Patty Reidy Kay Erlenbach Patsy Meeks Sandy Golding Ashland Susan Miller Betty Gemmel Gay Runkle Jitterbugs Wildcats Diana Dorwart Wanda Lee Marvin Jean Frederick Lyle Knapp Pat Jetter American Legion Wellington Wester Gate Council

New London Legionnaires to Attend Conclave

New London area delegates were chosen from eight candidates to represent the 55th district at the National American Legion Convention in Miami, Florida, October 9 to 16. Honored are Rev. John E. Duffy, Paul H. Sackett, and Amos T. Hil, all noted past commanders and chaplains in their posts.

New London National American Legion Miami Fla John E. Duffy American Legion New

Sorosis Club Hears Talk On Europe

Wellington luncheon meeting of Sorosis Club heard Mrs. Floyd Shepherd discuss her European holiday with slides from a trip taken earlier this year. Mrs. R. E. Hayes served as hostess and Mrs. K. S. Andrews, the president, led the business session after lunch for 20 members. Mrs. Paul Gray to host October 18.

Wellington Floyd Shepherd Sorosis Club Oberlin Inn Shepherd Europe R. E. Hayes K. S. Andrews Thew Paul Gray

Gibbins Feted At Wellington Housewarming

WELLINGTON Mete N Ete Club surprised Mr and Mrs Charles Gibbins at a housewarming party at 409 Courtland St Wednesday night. Cards and visiting provided diversion. Refreshments served to nine couples. Gifts of china were presented by the club for the Gibbins new home. The Gibbins recently moved back to Wellington from Carey Ohio.

Wellington Charles Gibbins Courtland St Gibbins Carey, O

Queen Crowning Slated At Amherst Homecoming Game

Amherst fans will crown the Homecoming Queen during the halftime of the Wellington Amherst football game on October 20. A post game dance will honor the queen and her attendants.

Amherst Wellington

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