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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1954
Page
6
A reader recalls a childhood neighbor named Harry who left home to seek a sea career, later became a successful banker, then shifted to heavy construction equipment dealing, and finally entered the ministry. The reminiscence traces changing paths and enduring ties within Grafton’s surrounding area.
Mrs Margaret Somsak and sons Billy and Jimmy recently returned from Allen Memorial Hospital after injuries in an automobile crash on Route 18. The item also notes visitors from Greenville North Carolina, a Canada vacation, births at Marymount and Cleveland hospitals, a feature about a neighbor artist WW, a troubled youth Clarence who ended in prison for armed robbery, and a winter pear salad reminiscence with canning notes from the country editor.
Grafton Methodist Church assigns 13 young volunteers to teach while regular teachers rest after 11 months of service. Penny Cook and Dorothy Fischer lead in the beginner’s department with others in kindergarten primary and junior areas. Rally Day on Sept 26 will promote members to new classes for the year.
Fourteen Merry Mixers members and advisors demonstrated muffins at the Lorain County Fair. Judges awarded blue ribbons for several projects while the So We Sew Club will announce later the results of their awards. Blue ribbons were widespread on many projects.
Lake Agnew Fishing Club members spent two weeks fishing on Lake Agnew in Webbwood Canada. Attendees from Grafton included Mr and Mrs C L Lehman Mr and Mrs Earl Durkee Mr and Mrs Howard Klinect and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Klinect. Others came from Akron Ravenna Kent and Elyria. The club has about 40 members.
Members of the 562 Signal A. W. Battalion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Wally Wildenheim for their second annual reunion. Attendees included Dale Simmons of Sherman Texas Cletus Mc Crary of Thomasville North Carolina Fred Hartman of Jamaica Long Island J J Smith of Sharon Pennsylvania Albert Vincent of South Bend Indiana and several others from Centerville Indiana Skobie J Trackville Pa Toledo and Youngstown. The group shared stories of four years of service and planned to meet again with the Wildenheims in two years.
Dale Barber, a former Grafton High School student and Ohio Wesleyan University pre medical candidate, was chosen from thousands to attend Carnegie Medical Institute in Cleveland. He will study chemistry, pathology, physiology, osteology, hematology, serology and electrocardiography. He is the son of the late Dr. D. Co. Barber and Mrs Elisabeth Barber Valerius.
Grafton public schools begin Tuesday September 7 with 8 45 am to 11 45 am schedule. Bus routes start 7 50 am, and registration for new students or schedule changes is Thursday 9 am to 11 30 am and 2 pm to 5 pm. Eligible ages and staff list including principals Tran and McGill, and teachers Neshett Died rich Walsh Oliver. A science instructor is needed to complete staff.
Belden friends and relatives of George Witbeck a seven year shut in will celebrate Labor Day by sending birthday cards to him at R. D. 1 Graf ton Ohio.
BELDEN Members of the Town Mates held their August meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Flickinger. Walter Schroeder and Marguarite Klinect won prizes. A baby gift was given to Mrs Donna Barnhart. Refreshments were served to many members and families. The next meeting will be at Mr and Mrs William Klinect’s home.
BELDEN Kindergarten classes start Tuesday Wednesday and Friday of next week. After that, sessions will be on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Teacher is Mrs. Edith Meyer. Children who have passed five years old before Sept. 1 may attend. For more information contact Mrs. Fred Ladd.
Grafton Kiwanis Club voted to incorporate after a decade of consideration with legal study by John C. Edwards and committee co chairmen. The unsigned papers await Kiwanis International approval as officers plan upcoming meetings including kid's day and ladies night.
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