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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
1
A Dalton Street carnival is scheduled for July 12 offering a day of fun and good eats for attendees. Local organizers promote family friendly activities and street fair vibes with food vendors and games.
Senior Scouts members from Dalton joined a June 19 Girl Scout day on the Aquarama ship on Lake Erie. The 12 Dalton girls plus two leaders sailed for a six and a half hour cruise with entertainment, a rock n roll contest won by Judy Bates and Louise Speck, and dinner. Prizes included a GE Stereo TV and bikes. Weather and crowds affected plans, with a potential repeat on Tuesday.
Terri Ault held a Saturday afternoon farewell at her home for Billy Baer who departs for Columbus on July 1. Activities included balloon bursting won by Marvin Ross and a gym contest won by Paula McFarren.
Harold Douglas named president of the Canton Rotary club for the coming year at Monday night’s regular meeting. Carl Mason, Clark Howey, Norman Berg and George Steffen elected to officer posts and board seats with Paul Syler officiating. Visitors included Dr and Mrs Baer and family, Dalé Reed and Victor Baker, S W Slaybaugh, R J Watkins and Paul Weitzel.
Robert F Baker of Dalton Ohio was accepted for special National Training School work by the Boy Scouts of America Personnel Division, announced Joseph E Macy Buckeye Council Scout Executive. The forty five day course will enable Baker to enter professional ranks after completing training at Schiff Training School Mendham New Jersey.
Girl Scout Troop 561 led by Mrs. Orwick and Mrs. Hobert held a Court of Awards at the Timberlane cabin near Beach City. Fourteen members earned Second Class and Class Rank pins, plus numerous proficiency badges including Outdoor Cook and First Aid. Barbie Hobert earned First Class Badge after completing ten badges.
The Pokeberry Reunion will be at the school program at 2 p.m. and a picnic supper at 5 p.m. If rain, events move to Ray Shisler Garage. The troop held outdoor activities, a camp show, cooked meals, and house cleaning. Betty Nickles, Lynette Ober, and Linda Orwick earned pins. Robin Edgerton led a campfire with skits featuring Linda Zimmerer and others.
Local residents attend church assignments and family milestones. Rev Lorenze receives Seville Methodist Church appointment after Lakeside Conference. Births, birthdays, travels, and health updates include Susan Douglas,Pamela Woodruff, and others while students and visitors plan trips to New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and Haiti.
A large crowd attended a farewell open house for Dr Baer Harold Douglas new president of the Dalton Rotary club held at the VFW Hall Monday night. The Baer family plans to move to Columbus on July 1 after being honored at a regular Rotary dinner meeting. Dr Baer has practiced in Dalton since 1953.
First day of the summer supervised play at the Dalton project drew a large group of youths led by Buddy Yost and Mary Edwards with many volunteers. Supervisors noted the turnout and announced a better balanced program, with no session this Tuesday and a shift to Monday July 3 due to the Fourth of July holiday.
The Senior Majorettes plan to teach basic twirls to girls aged 7 to 12. Classes run Mondays 7:00 to 8:00 p m with no charge. Arrangements are being made for a group appearance at a football game this fall. Call TA 8 2287 or visit the school on Monday night for details.
The Rotary Club of Dalton will host a Country Store at the Dalton Street Carnival on July 12. Donations are welcome and should be brought to Ed Gerton Drugs on or before July 10.
The Big Four 4H Club hosts Orrville 4H Club Friday at Richard Shisler's home with committee members Eileen Shisler Diane Berg and Judy Eckard. At a Berg home meeting the safety talk winners Donna McFarren James Hosetler Richard Shisler and Eileen Snyder advance to the county contest. The club will have a stand at the July 12 Street Fair and plans welcome signs at corporation limits with Stitch and Chatter 4H Club.
Larry Parker son of Mr and Mrs Harold Kurtz will depart New York July 4 with Pan American to Europe to assist Major Fox who has guided Vanderbilt tours since 1940. The group of 30 will visit 13 countries by bus and occasional boat from July 4 to August 11 meeting in Shannon Ireland. Parker attends Lindsay Wilson College and is grandson of Mr and Mrs Clyde Wenger of Dalton Ohio.
The council held a special session to review a letter from Dalton Ohio engineers on the village sewage treatment plant. They estimate completion at 50722 with redesign to meet modern needs and competitive bids, plus engineering and inspection fees.
Reverend L Merrell Marker selects Freedom versus Conformity as sermon topic for Dalton Presbyterian Church on Sunday July 2. Soloist Mrs Marjorie Hackett and organist Mrs Janice Grimm accompany during the service. Sunday School runs 9 30 to 10 25 with worship service at 10 30.
The Dalton Methodist Church will observe a mid summer communion this Sunday. Rev Paul Price will lead a communion meditation at the 10 45 a m service. Sunday School classes run from 9 30 to 10 30 with James Weisgarber serving as general superintendent.
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