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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1959

Page

2

Amherst Citizens Committee Pledges Campaign for 2-Mill Levy

Thutt and Richard Thudl co chair a Amherst group planning a promotional drive for a two mill operating levy to fund Amherst Schools. W A Smith explains needs including $38 000 revenue for boilers at Central School and raises for equipment and teachers amid rising enrollment. Committees named plus local groups represented at last night’s meeting.

Joan Okavec Warmill Levy Manon B. Steeleigh Thutt Amherst W. A. Smith Smith Central School Ambherst Fred Hogrele Grayce Purcell James Blaser Fred Berger Cochairman Jack Koontz Roy Schaeffer Clem Rice Hubert Manly Howard Cobb Jr. Cocairman William Robertson American Legion Amherst Ministerial Association Amherst Teachers Association Parent- Teacher Association Business Teaders Board of Education

Theater In Round Opens With The Apple Of His Eye

Amherst theater group Middle Ridge Workshop Players at 1444 Middle Ridge Rd opens in the round Oct 15 with The Apple of His Eye. Director Valerie Jenkins leads the cast and backstage crew in a nonpaid, passionate effort focused on quality theater.

Amherst Middle Ridge Workshop Players Middle Ridge Rd William Valerie) Jenkins

Promotions Awarded At Rally Day

Rally Day at Congregational Church awarded promotion certificates to numerous children and teens across multiple Sunday School classes. The program featured singing by the Beginners Class, prayers by various students, an exercise titled I Am, a theme by Sue Alexander, a poem by Ellen Jean Phillips, and a closing benediction by Rev. Donald Nichols. Each child received a token gift of appreciation.

South Amherst Congregational Church Kevin Huffman Deanne Burdue Mike Huffman Robin Kilmer Wendy Berry Molly Ruth Sheri Cameron James Gleason Doree Ruth Kirby Fleming Cindy Gauman Betty Slack Anita Reese David Freeman Randy Phillips Bobby Slack Jean Bowsher Judy Freeman Linda Ruth Bonnie Troxell Teddy Roth Vernon Jones Gary Hamilton Larry Cooperider Thomas den Gust Wiathes Sue Alexander Ellen Jean Phillips Donald Nichols

Four Square Men To Work On Parsonage

Four Square Gospel Church members plan an all-day paint and repair session at the parsonage. A Saturday evening couples picnic is set for Linwood Park. Promotion services will be held Sunday during Sunday school hour. Officers will be elected during the worship service.

Amherst Font Square Linwood Park

Rally Day services at Amherst EUB Church

The First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Amherst will hold Rally Day on Sunday with Sunday school gathering at 9 30 a.m. Youth group guests will join morning worship at 10 20 a.m. Chancel Choir directed by Robert Pletsch performs first since summer. Boys and Girls Fellowship hosts a Christmas tree missions program at 7 30 p.m. Denominational Day of Prayer follows Wednesday at 8 p.m. World Communion program planned for Oct 4.

Amherst First Evangelical United Brethren Church William Overmeyer Robert Pletsch Oberlin College Conservatory of Music Boys and Girls Fellowship Paul Schmitkens The Missionary Society

New Field Lighting Upgrades For Amherst Comets

Amherst schools install eight new flood light racks at Memorial Field boosting visibility for the Amherst Comets. Two 43-foot poles receive glass faced reflectors to resist weather and wasp interference, raising lumen output without higher wattage.

Amherst Memorial Field Amherst Comets John Woodson R.D Jim Mitchell Levitt Rd Lorain

Methodist Class Meets Begins Fall Schedule

South Amherst reports 22 members of the Loyal Seekers Sunday School Class at the Methodist Church met at teacher Mrs. Henry Kolb’s home for a meeting and a home products party by Mrs. Arlene Joseph. Proceeds support the missionary project.

South Amherst Loyal Seekers Methodist Church Henry Kolb Arlene Joseph Paul Foor Robert Allsop

French Singer Genevieve to Leave Hospital for New York

Toronto UPI reports singer Genevieve with a cast on her broken leg will depart for New York Tuesday. The Pixie star sustained the injury during a tent theater production of Cole Porter’s Can Can a week earlier and has been treated in hospital here.

Toronto UPI Genevieve Jack Paar New York

Cub Scouts Interviewed On TV Show

Twenty two Cub Scouts returned home after visiting Big Wilson's TV show on KYW Channel 3. They met Barnaby Linn Sheldon Jimmy Dudley Joe Finan and Big Wilson and received autographed pictures and a Finan record. Charles Jones on crutches was interviewed and nine adults accompanied the group. they enjoyed hamburgers and milkshakes on the trip home.

South Amherst Barnaby Linn Sheldon Jimmy Dudley Joe Finan Big Wilson KYW Channel 3 Wilson Finan Charles Jones Cubs

Five Drivers Fined For Speeding In Amherst Court

Five motorists faced Mayor Harry Kane in court for speeding. George Hovey, 18, Vermilion, $20 and costs. Edward Kothe, 64, Oberlin, $25 and costs. Margie Carrender, 24, Quarry Road, $15 and costs. Jerold Wilhelm, 32, Cleveland Street, $15 and costs. Thompson More, 22, West Lake, $15 and costs.

Amherst Harry Kane George Hovey Sunnyside Rd Vermilion Edward Kothe Gifford Rd Oberlin Margie Carrender Quarry Rd Jerold Wilhelm Cleveland St Thompson More Westlake

Hobby Class Learns Art Of Corsages

In South Amherst Miss Clara Makinski taught corsage making to Handicraft members in the Bank Community Room. Prizes went to Mrs. Vernon Jones and Mrs. Harold Burdue. New members joined, and January plans include inviting guests to view a cancer film.

South Amherst Clara Makinski Amherst Bank Vernon Jones Harold Burdue Richard Green Melville Reese Dean Cooperider Oberlin

Refuge seekers from Yugoslavia reach Austria

Austrian police said 34 Yugoslavs sought political asylum in Austria in the last five days. Twelve were reported to have crossed the border the previous day to request protection.

Vienna Austria UPD

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