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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1959

Page

2

Ridgeville Junior Women discuss meetings and district plans

Ridgeville Junior Women's Club opened at the Green Parrot Restaurant with a humorous “Girls” mock meeting led by Parliamentarian Mrs. Reinhart. Members reviewed correspondence, the Mary Jane Brown nursing scholarship, district conference at Kent State on Oct 15, and planned a home decorations program for Nov 5.

North Ridgeville Ridgevile Green Parrot William Reinhart Frank Dudek Mona Walsh Edward Rams Harold Wellert Elmer Hessert Charles Stewart Dean Alspach Robert Elliott Joseph Cole James Yost Ira Bainbridge Elizabeth Wilcox General Federation Kent State University 3 Field Robert Schmittgen Reinhart Elyria Club Reimhart Mary Jane Brown Edward Ratusz Robert Minute Warren Wallace Robert Reinhart Dean Alspack Miss Walsh John Sigsworth James Malley Dewitte Maddock

Ridgeville HS Class Officers Named

Ridgeville High School announced class officer lists. Senior class officers include James Hales as president and David Link as vice president with Lucille Bober secretary and Robert Laskay treasurer. Junior class officers are Denny Wilson president and Laura Dreger vice president. Freshmen leaders include Byron Kearney president and Barbara Kessell vice president.

North Ridgeville Ridgeville High School James Hales David Link Lucille Bober Robert Laskay Jerry Hales Nancy Bodnar James Sallay Richard Foor Denny Wilson Laura Dreger Susan Hull Kathy Heinrich Judy Chapman Peggy Winterfield JoAnn Fprocaccini Denny Brown Ted Myers Carol Baldavf Pat Noli Robert Shambora Karen Snyder Jim Foor Linda Keiper Byron Kearney Barbara Kessell Nancy Sayers David Hamilton Sue’ Snyder David Painter John Fitts Ralph Adams

Grafton VFW Auxiliary Hears Reports

Grafton VFW Auxiliary met at town hall to hear notes from the last County Council meeting. A Cadets supper is planned at the Elyria Post on Oct 24 and the VFW Council installation on Oct 3. The next auxiliary gathering is scheduled for Oct 15 at town hall.

Grafton Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Town Hall VFW County Council Eria Bellevue Grafton Auxiliary Elyria Post VFW Council

French Fish Drowning in Wine Then Stewed

A note describes traditional French cooking where a live fish is submerged in wine and slowly stewed. The method aims to tenderize and flavor the fish through soaking before final cooking.

Line Break At School Cuts Water In Grafton

A two inch service line into the old Grafton School rotted and broke over the weekend cutting water to restrooms showers and fountains in that section. The new building section still provides minimal water while the old line is repaired and a new service line expected to be installed.

Grafton Glen R. Dennis Dennis

Grafton Club Meetings Highlight Pink and Blue Show

Lois Younglas received a pink and blue show er from O Grala Club members at Rhoda Sayers home. Mary Cornish won pinochle prize with Lois Younglas second and Mildred Groboske low. Next gathering at Helen Smith Oot's home.

Grafton Lois Younglas O’grala Club Rhoda Sayers Mary Cornish Low Mildred Groboske Helen Smith

Mrs. Ann Bash Wins Special Prize at Mission Circle

GRAFTON Mrs. Ann Bash won the special prize at the Mission Circle meeting. The next Circle gathering is set for Mrs. Hilda Downs's home in Elyria.

Grafton Ann Bash Mission Circle Hilda Downs Elyria

Midview FFA Members To Attend National Convention

Five Midview Future Farmers of America members will attend the national FFA convention in Kansas City Missouri next week. Representing the chapter are Jerry Jackson Ted Savers Bill Deubel Lloyd Wise and Richard Hecock. They will depart Sunday morning and return October 16. Wise was named Junior Fair Board representative and Hecock unit reporter. Jackson reported on the chapter heifer calf chain and said a loaned calf will be repaid with an offspring. Dale Mele discussed the soybean project forecasting a 3500 to 3400 profit if weather cooperates. A degree initiation for new members is planned for October 19.

Grafton Midview Future Farmers of America FFA Kansas City Jerry Jackson Ted Savers Bill Deubel Lloyd Wise Richard Hecock iFair Dale Mele

Chatham VFW Dance Draws Local Crowd Saturday

The Chatham Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a dance at the VFW hall from 9 to 12:30 with Bradley's Orchestra and Chet Hameric calling square dances. Also noted were birthday party, family visits, and church youth activities in Chatham and nearby towns.

Chatham Chatham Veterans of Foreign Wars Bradley Chet Hameric Gregory Gary Charles Myers Grafton Ray Packard Cyril Cordrey Elyria Alvy Cordrey Helena Mont VEW Will Carl Schwartz Fremont Charles Young Elgin Packard Billy and Jackaye Lodi Gary Vaughn Lafayette Howard Rushin Randy Chatham Congregational Church Findley Park MacDuffie Litchfield

Kiwanis to Install Six-Swing Unit at Willow Park

Grafton Kiwanis plans a six swing set for Willow Park funded by 140 from the Sept 26 Kids Day peanut sale with the club covering about 200 more. Bill O’Neil chairs. The group also approved funds for United Fund, transport for 30 Science Seminar students, and 10 books for the Grafton Public Library.

Grafton Grafton Kiwanians Willow Park Bill O'Neil Board of United Fund Drive Fairview Park Hospital Grafton Public Library Kiwanis Club Bert Brosky Elyria Chiropodist Academy of Chiropodists Northeast Ohio

Grafton Native Reaches 107 Amid Family Visit

Henry Mole of Montrose Michigan, a native of Grafton Township, will celebrate his 107th birthday Monday. He notable for strong health. moves about home and yard unaided and enjoys memories, living with daughter Mabel Schofield. He moved to Montrose at age 25 and has many nephews in the area.

Grafton Doe Kazmerzak Doe Stanislawski Henry Mole Montrose Mich Mole Grafton Township Mabel Schofield

Grafton Students Head to Fall College Classes

Twelve Grafton collegians left for fall terms. Four are upper classmen at Baldwin Wallace Kent State Ohio University Bowling Green and Ohio University. Freshmen include Kent State Ohio State Penn State and Ohio State students with family connections noted.

Grafton Grafton Collegians Ivy Halls Ray Brehm Ray Rehm Baldwin- Wallace Douglas van Nostran Carl van Nostran Kent State University Joretta Eppley Ohio University Joan Eppley Doris Peake Mildred Peake David Carmel Gordon Carmel Ohio State University Larry Pinkley Paul Pinkley Ohio Universit Mera Wilson Daugh

New LaPorte Pastor and Wife to Host Open House

Dr. Robert W. Li is the new pastor of LaPorte Methodist Church and Mrs. Lyon will co host an open house at the parsonage on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. The event invites church members and friends to view recent improvements and become better acquainted. Refreshments will be served.

Laporte Robert W. Lion LaPorte Methodist Church Lyon

Liverpool PTA Meets Tomorrow

Valley City Liverpool Parent-Teacher Association plans a meeting at Liverpool School at 8 p m Thursday with guest speakers Drs Jack Herbsid and William Smith and focal dentist Mrs Robert Steingass. An active parent participation push is emphasized with fourth grade mothers on refreshments. The Akron area Jungie Adventure campout is set for Oct 76 78 with a Friday evening bake sale and the next troop meeting was held Monday at 7 39 p m at Liverpool School.

Valley City Liverpool Jack Herbsid Wiliam Smith Focal Robert Steingass Akron Area Liverpooal Sanooi

Little Squirts To Help Douse Fires

Grafton through National Fire Prevention Week features 500 Midview Junior Fire Marshals checking homes for fire hazards in district schools. Fire Chief Tango Joe Noveske announces kickoff. program funded by Wells Mole Jr. and national insurance partners aims to reduce fire damage and child deaths.

John Cravec Grafton Midview Joe Noveske Mole Wells Mole, Jr National Insurance Om Nelson Hardman Grefton Young Hardman Welle Mote Jr

Charge Reduced Lorainite, 19. Gets $200 Fine

Otis J. Briggs, 19, of 5100 West Lake Rd. Lorain, was indicted for a rape with consent but pled guilty to the lesser offense of indecent exposure. He was fined $200 and costs by Judge LeRoy F. Kelly after pleading innocent to the rape charge at arraignment.

Otis J. Briggs West Lake Rd Lorain LeRoy F. Kelly

Midview Band Plays At Kent This Saturday

Midview High School Band will perform at Kent State University for the Dads Day program before BKSU hosts Miami University. The band will join a parade of bands and take part in the halftime show during the game.

Grafton Midview Kent State University BKSU Miami University

Altar And Rosary Unit Celebrates Birthday Dinner

The Altar and Rosary Socially of Assumption Church held a birthday dinner for members born June through December. Miss Martha Smith and Rev. Edward Gachowski attended. Personal birthday gifts, hand crocheted handkerchiefs, were given by president Mrs. Joseph Wehlber. A business meeting followed, with officer nominations for November. Plans included a bake sale October 21 and a membership drive through November. Fr. Gachowski gave a Rosary sermon in October observances. Prizes were awarded in a Give and Take game. Hostesses were Mrs. George Schaeffer and others.

Grafton the Assumption Church Martha Smith Edward Gachowski Joseph Wehlber Wes Webbber Robert Logan Gachowski Don Cardy Ted Plato Siace Cardy Clyde Myers Charles Hess Leo Hargate George Schaeffer Ted Hess Jonbn Groboske Emil Borsenik

Purchasing Committee Appointed at Methodist Church Meeting

Mrs FE Hyatt and Mrs Elmer Harris were named to buy materials to install drapes before choir chairs. Rev M Ray Smith announced Layman's Sunday for Oct 18. Committee kept 9:30 worship and 10:30 Sunday School times. Voted $100 for vicarage repairs and painting. Communion offering totaled $43. Seventeen members attended. Elmer Harris offered the closing prayer. Next meeting set for Monday.

South Amherst Amherst Paul Foor Elmer Harris

Program Set At Midview High School

Preparations for Midview High School homecoming include a game against Ridgeville High on October 16. Senior class members will elect five queen candidates to appear on ballots for the student body vote. The queen will be crowned at halftime. Attendants will come from sophomores and juniors. A dance for students and alumni follows in the gym from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Will Harper Orchestra will provide music.

Grafton Midview High School Midview Ridgeville High Schoo Midview Ridgewille Shu Dents Will Harper

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Mildred Slattery Ridgeville Ridgeville HS VFW Shuffiers Agnes Hicks Shiffiers Donna Rae Reese Angi Ruechiges Ang Loretta McAlpin Louise Butler Jow Jean McConneilie He Reid Geradineise Mrs. Bash Florence's Beauty Shop Main St Grafton, O Midview Ffa Chatham Vfw Kiwanis Arthur Hudnutt Lorain County Printing and Publishing Co Chronicle - Telegram Henry Wilson Pet Cox Bruce Cox Guy Everson Penn State University Sue Yates Charles Yates New LaPorte PTA Ats Bsus Sien Wilc Fleetwing Gas Starion Main Street Ernie Bachman Kent Lilley Elim St Pocahontas Kentucky Stoker Spitzer Hardware Grafton, Ohle Miles Chevrolet Ford-o-matic Rothgery Motors Cadillac
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