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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1965
Page
3
A local club raises funds to purchase a wheel chair for the North Ridgeville Fire Station. Residents needing a chair can borrow it free. the event features a fashion show and card party at Wilcox Elementary School with tickets sold at the door and refreshments provided. Proceeds support the wheel chair program.
Fields Methodist Church observed its 140th anniversary with special recognitions for long serving members. Bishop Francis E. Kearns and Dr Howard J. Wiant spoke at the event, after a fellowship dinner. Mrs Jack Meyers received a gold pin for 22 years as church conference representative and 25 years as official board secretary. Mrs Ford Bembridge earned a gold pin for more than 21 years as pianist. Harold White and Harold Sweet were honored for service as organist and music leader respectively, with other choir participants noted. Doris Herson gave a historical statement and the pastor spoke on duties ahead. additional honorees included Mrs Meba A Rinnenart for four years of service and district president duties.
Avon Lake officials push a pay raise for city workers funded by a .5 mill levy if approved by voters next Tuesday. The measure, debated at length, would add about $10,000 yearly and finance raises plus new hires including a dog catcher and firemen. Councilman Norman Frind opposed, saying funds could come from general or water funds and the plan should be reconsidered before final readings. A study and other items, including salt contracts and a siding code amendment, were also discussed at the meeting.
The North Ridgeville United Church of Christ hosts a three-session Family Life Conference on November 3 10 and 17 at 7 30 p m in Whitcomb Fellowship Hall. Stanley Wags director of the Family Health Association of Cleveland leads with a focus on emotions and behavior patterns in children. Topics include Building Emotions in Children What Influences a Childs Behavior and Sex Education Begins at Home. A $2 registration covers all sessions or $1 per session.
Local calendar lists multiple community and club meetings in Spencer Birmingham South Amherst North Ridgeville Columbia Sheffield Lake Carlisle Amherst North Easton Avon Lake Columbia Brownhelm Spencer North Eaton Sheffield Well ington Thursday. Activities include PTA, Lions and Kiwanis, VFW posts, church circles, and village council sessions with times ranging 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. Local civic groups host open houses and special events such as Ladies Night and hospital tea.
The Ladies Benevolent Society of the North Ridgeville First Congregational United Church of Christ sponsors a turkey supper and bazaar from 5 to 7 30 pm on Thursday to raise funds for the general fund. Tickets from Mrs Burrows center Ridge Road general chairman or Mrs Stephen Adam 6000 Avon Belden Rd kitchen chairman.
Diederich told The Chronicle-Telegram that the council approved a December 1963 water rate increase to meet a trust agreement. Auditor Ray Wolfe reported the need to raise funds over three years, warning that failing to act could have handed the system to private control and spurred further increases.
Ridgeville PTA will sponsor a school dance to be held Saturday at the high school gym. The event is organized by the town council and aims to raise funds for PTA activities. Doors open at 7 PM with music and refreshments available.
A 183770 dollar grant boosts administration funding at ASHINGTON UPL, enabling expanded reporting and ongoing projects. The Chronicle notes community leaders praising the support while outlining potential allocations and future reporting opportunities.
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