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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1958
Page
5
SOUTH AMHERST Cub Scouts at the school Thursday evening plan an American Folklore themed Pack Meeting. The building opens at 7 15 with the flag ceremony led by Den 1 under Mrs Lewis Kummer. Ten committee members met Monday to outline November plans.
South Amherst hosts a joint Halloween Parade and Boy Scout rally tied to Midview area schools. Principal Earl B. Walsh leads a democratic youth program with den meetings, badge work, and tours to local factories. Events include a Nov 17 committee meeting, Dec 15 gathering, Dec 18 pack meeting, and a football game fundraiser at Fire Station 76 with chicken barbecue proceeds to equipment purchases.
Members of the Pinochle Club met at Mary Kirkpatrick's home with guest Mrs. Berth Adams. Wilda Taylor won first prize, Janie Larson received travel prize, and Helen Grabovac earned the low prize. A salad course was served. Next meeting set for October 15 at Janie Larson's home.
The Gratton Kiwami Club president urges focus on youth in the school transition from elementary grades to senior high. A junior high helps gradual change to secondary units and better preparation. Walsh hopes a dedicated junior high building would free elementary space and boost opportunities. He lists memberships in state and national education groups. Oberlin Women’s Progressive Club to meet Monday at 730 pm at Gladys Wiggins home with Graf to speak, Rev. Steen to preside.
Oberlin city council in adjourned session accepted Fahey Clark & Co of Cleveland for Lorain Street Sewer bonds at 89 713 dollars. Auditor Wallace Smith said the bid of three and three fourths percent plus a 1013 dollar premium was the best among several bids.
Oberlin officials report most mains in poor condition after a city water system audit. The plan shows hydrants updated, service work completed, and valves replaced while a Korean War veterans payment update notes 919,492 in Ohio benefits and pending claims.
About 50 workers canvass Columbia Township residents this week to boost United Fund. led by Mrs. Lyman Hitchcock and Mrs. Clenden Bishop. Data show 122 boys in Cub or Boy Scouting, 119 girls in Girl Scouting, two families aided by Family Service, 400 used YMCA facilities, 191 used Red Cross services, and 114 children attended the summer playground funded by the United Fund.
Cub Scouts of Pack 105 received awards Monday night. Bobcat recipients were Timmy Sabata James Maden and Donald Kitzen. Wolf recipients Gregory Taylor Kenneth Smith and Jimmy Volzhauer earned gold arrows. Gold arrow on wolf Jimmy Volzhauer. Silver arrows on wolf Tommy Guinette Jimmy Holzhauser Tom Wolf and David Ryan. Bear awards went to Tommy Guinette David Ryan Norman Duli and Terry Lohrevan.
Area clergy from five states will attend a series of three instruction sessions at Apple Creek State Hospital Massillon for those who completed a clergy training course. The first session is Nov 3 at 9 15 a m with follow ups Jan 12 and Feb 9 1959. Topics include practical retardation psychosomatic distress and pastoral counseling in mental institutions.
The Council for Mentally Retarded Children of Greater Elyria will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Sixth Street facility. Mildred Baugh will discuss experiences with preschool age blind and retarded children, Delbert Myers will report on Apple Creek State Hospital Parents Volunteer activities, and Mrs William Peck will speak for the Mothers Twins Club.
LaPorte Methodist Church circle plans a UNICEF trick or treat drive with children canvassing. The group will donate toward church dishes, sew Jayette material for Indian missions, and dress for the American Cancer Society. November meeting to be hosted by Mrs Harold Bruce Sr.
Vermilion local schools will be closed Friday as teachers attend a Toledo meeting. Erie County Superintendent W. E. Weaslv heads NWOTA. With no Friday school the Sailors Huron football game moves to Thursday at p m. First six weeks grading period ended Friday and grade cards will be issued this week.
Oberlin The commission on education and workers conference of Rust Methodist Church will hold a joint meeting at the church at 7330 tonight.
Mrs John Smith and Mrs William Willson appointed captains for the Eaton Township United Fund drive include Mrs Ralph South Mrs Estill Schroeder Mrs Bedford Forrest Mrs Ernest Jones and Mrs Edwin Kolb.
Waldo Butler, a local businessman and former Camden Township constable, was sworn in Monday as Kipton village's first police chief. The village approved the appointment unanimously and his duties began last night. The clerk reported $2,700 from Camden Township gas taxes, with another check expected, as Mayor Miles announced a village clean-up set for Saturday, November 1.
Spencer 4 H Club will present an achievement program Friday at 7 30 p m at Spencer School to close the 1938 4 H season. Seventy two members completed 98 projects in home making gardening annuals and planticulture. Ann Cooper won in Let Sew division and State Fair display. Bruce Blake spoke on beekeeping. Arthur Walkden named Medina County delegate to the state club congress.
Lorain County Health Department seeks renewal of its three tenths mill operating levy in the November 4 election. The program, part of Farm Page of the Air, will air on WEOL October 29 and November 3 at 7 45 p m with speakers County Health Commissioner Marion Fisher Public Health Nurses Director Nancy MacMurty health educator Stanley Richard and Chief Sanitarian Claude Krueck.
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