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Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Sixteen Are Initiated in
Two Grange Degrees

Blackford and Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Marcus; from Claridon, Harold
Folk and Richard Vaccariello;
from Munson, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kawalek; and fr o m
Hambden, Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
meth Trent, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Sangrik, and Lawrence Chap
man.
These candidates may receive
the 3rd and 4th degree at Au-
burn on Feb. 8.
Mr.. Blair urged all members
to acquaint themselves with the
bond issue for the county and
to give it their support.
Mr.. Hartong spoke on behalf
of the insurance companies and
asked us to be patient if claims
had not been settled promptly
because there have been a great
number of claims filed recently
Picnic lunch was enjoyed af.
ter the meeting.
Hambden Grange meets again
Feb. 6. The lecturers program
that evening will have the Val.
entine theme. Mr.. and Mrs. Gail
HaZen will present musical num-
berS.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Red Cross
Raises Quota
for Geauga

Because Disaster struck fire.
quently and violently during the
year 1855 and National Red
Cross met Disaster with aid and
funds at the time it was needed
most of the National Red Cross
Disaster Fund is nearly exhaust
ed. Because of this National
Red Cross has made an appeal
for help thru every local chap
ter during the coming Red Cross
Fund Drive.
The quota for Geauga Cunty
originally set was $13,5o0. But
disaster and destruction have
cost a great deal of money. We
of Geauga County must do our
share and meet our new quota
which is now set at $l4,570 or
an increase Of 81 ,070.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26

operated by Frank Slavik.
These merchants will soon be
joined by the Bostwick Depart
ment Store, a branch of the
Chardon Savings Bank, an APP
store and a branch of the Sec
urity Federal Savings and Loan.
Additional stores and busin-
esses will be added to the Is
store unit area as soon as pre-
sent construction is completed.
All units are expected to be
filled and to ber operating prior
to September /, officials said.
January 28 has ben set aside
to present merchants of the new
shopping area on opportunity
to say 'thank you" to custo-
mers for past and present pat
ronage and to acquaint new Gus
toners with the many services
to be found in the new center
Parking facilities for 800 cars
have been included in the new
development to afford shop
pers convenient access to all
stores, even during rush hours.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Geanga County Has More
in Upper Income Brackets

used to designate families or
individuals maintaining their
own establishments. There are
$3.50 OF them locally in the over
81 900 category.
In the group with incomes a.
bove $1,000 there, are now 2,6iO
units or 1912 percent in Geau-
ga County.
The impressive growth of the
middle income and middle rich
classes has had the effect of in
creasing markets, changing buy
ing habits and raising the STAN
dard of living.
The typical family locally has
more money to spend at pre-
sent and is in the mood to spend
it.
Of interest is the manner in
which the bigger earnings are
being used. According to a Fed
eral Reserve Board study, those
with incomes above $4,000 are
90 percent more likely than OF
hers to buy major household
equipment or furniture.
They buy four times as many
automobiles per 100 families as
those with incomes below 81, 900.
They also buy better homes,
more electrical G a d g gets, eat
better and do more travelling
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26

Construction of Geauga Coun-
tvs General hospital is schedul-
ed to begin during the first week
of August, stated officials of
the Geauga Hospital association
today.
This announcement came as
architects promised to have fin
ished plans completed by June
land stated that meterial bids
would be let by July /.
The people of Geauga Coun-
ty are showing that they real
ize the need for a general hos
pital in this community by keep
ing a steady .flow of contribu-
tions and pledge cards coming
into the hospital headquarters,
spokesmen pointed out.
Latest reports show that as
Of Friday, January 20, the sum
of 2l1 ,58035 has thus far been
pledged toward the campaign.
Of this record breaking amount
46, .85 has been in cash do
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Huntsburs Girl
Hurt in Fall

HUNTSBURG - Mary Dudin-
sky, IL year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Steven Dudinsky is in
fair condition at st. Alexis hos
pital in Cleveland as a result
of injuries suffered in a fall
down the front steps of her
home on Rt. 322. The accident
happened as she waited for
school bus last Friday.
Her condition grew to be crit
ical when her kidneys and sto
mach failed to function over the
weekend.
On Monday morning her par
ents were notified that her con-
dition was much improved due
to extensive x-rays and diagno-
sis by consulting physicians.
She was able to take food by
mouth on Sunday evening.
The Dudinsky family has had
more than their share of bad
luck in the past year. In Dec
ember of 1854, six year old
Elaine was drowned while play.
ing on a pond in back of their
home. In August 1855 thirteen
year old Donna suffered seri---
Gus facial cuts in an auto col
ision. She has spent a total of
6 weeks in the hospital for plas-
tic surgery and theaccident com
bined.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26

Talks to
Women nvoters

The last bi monty meeting
of the League of Women Voters
was held at the Chesterland
Community church on January
II. There were approximately
60 people there The principle
speaker was Mr.. Burns, Geau-
ga county commissioner.
He spoke on the county gov
ernment, giving a review of the
major functions, and showing
how the budget is set up to
carry out their work.
After he spoke there was
general question period during
which many interesting facts
were brought out. Following the
questions Mr. Burns spoke spec
ifically on the need for the 20
mill operating levy" which the
voters of Geauga county will be
asked to vote upon in a special
election on February ID.
The League has taken a stand
for the levy because their men,
berS are familiar with the coun-
ty government and a consensus
of opinion within the League has
been taken
The L eague urges every
good citizen in the county to
familiarize themselves with the
facts which are facing the coun-
ty and do their duty as citizen
on February IA and go to the
polls and vote.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
DISCUSS YOUTH CANTEEN FOR CHARDON

On January %, 1856, a Youth
Canteen for Chardon was dis
cussed by the following selected
committee:
James Lisle, newly appointed
Welfare director.
Rev Charles Strong, minister
of Pilgrim Christian church.
Richard Post, candidate for
Geagua acounty sheriff.
James Russell. past comman-
der of Chardon American Le-
gion.
James Werner, Attorney,
President of Chardon Chamber
Commerce and candidate for
county commissioner.
Mrs. Richard Post, Chardon
high school home economics
teacher.
Mrs. Stephen Macy, Chardon
P.T.A. membership chairman
Wendall Tracy, orchestra lead
er and parent
Peter Petrone, parent.
John Bohl, Chardon Chief of
Police, unable to attend.
Past Commander of the Char
don A m lean Legion,
James Russell presented in
formation concerning the possi--
bility of using the American Le-
gion hall for this youth canteen.
An adult committee composed
of Richard Post, Rev. Strong
and James Lisle were appointed
to meet with a teen-age COM
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
To Start Construction
Of Hospital in August

nations from individuals, clubs
and organizations throughout
the county.
Volunteer campaign chair
men and committees are work
ing very hard and many fami-
lies who have not previously
given to the fund are now ask
ing for pledge cards or are send
ing in cash contributions direct
to the hospital headquarters To-
Gated on route a, two miles
south of Mayfield Road.
To-date, the townships of Bur-
ton, Munson and Newbury lead
the county in contributions from
Geauga's sixteen communities.
Residents from Burton have
thus far contributed %, 1852 so
with MunSon sending in 20, $751;
90 and Newbury 20,1s3.50.
Geauga's Physicians and Den
lists have generously contribut-
ed more than $4,000 to the
campaign and Geauga's Civic
Groups added more than 9,000.-
90 to the fund.
Campaign spokesmen remain
ed hopeful this week that ev-
cry family residing within Ge-
auga's boundaries would con-
tribute something toward the ul-
innate goal of 81 500 900 in Or
der that all residents could
share together the JOY and sat-
sifaction in seeing this hospital
become a reality, at long last!
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Chardon Shopp'.s '@enter
to Sponsor Radio Show

Chardon's new and spacious,
Easy to Park and Shop, Shop
ping Center will be the scene
of extra activity and surprises
Saturday, January %, when
each of the center's enterpris-
ing merchants join forces to
present the first in a series of
proposed Get Acquainted" day
days for shoppers of northeas--
tern Ohio.
A radio platter show by
WICA, souvenirs and special
sales are but a few of the in
teresting events being planned
by the sponsoring merchants To-
Gated in the new shopping area.
Located west of Chardon's
downtown area, on Water Street
this modern shopping center is
known as The Chardon Shop
ing Center Inc, of W i C h
Max Thrasher, widely known
Chardon business man is presi-
dent. ThraSher conceived the
idea for the center in 1853 while
vacationing in Florida and Wis
iting shopping areas there
Actually, wpile construction on
the Is unit center was not be-
gun until 1855, Th r a h r S
Food Store and Locker Plant
has operated on the site since
1947. Today, Carl Metz is the
proprietor of this modern es-
tablishment known as Thrasher'
Food Center.
The areas first Get Ac-
quainted" day is being sponsor
ed by the five stores operating
in the new center including
Ross Rexall Drugs, operated by
Ross Armstrong; Chardon Hard
ware Company operated by Bill
Meier; Thrasher'S Food Center
operated by Carl Metz; Chardon
Refrigeration Sales, operated
by Paul Hotchkiss and the Pur-
itan Bakery and Coffee Shop
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Chester Feed
Store Robbed

When the Bloom Brothers,
owners of the Chesterland Feed
and Supply Co. opened their
store Monday morning, they dis
covered their hardware store,
Mayfield Road had been enter
ed and robbed. George Horton,
who lives across the street
from the store reported having
noticed car in front on the
store about 11:30 pm. Sunday
night blinking it's lights. Soon
after, someone ran from the
store, entered the car, and the
car pulled out. He thought no
thing of it at the time. Hunting
knives, pocket knives, wrist
watches, shells and small arti-
cles were taken. The thieves en-
tered the front door. either haV-
ing a key or picking the lock.
The Sheriff was notified and so
far no one is apprehended, al
though a few clews were left.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Dwight Rhodes
Rites Friday

MONTVILLE Rites f o +
Dwight A. Rhodes of Windsor
were held Friday at Orwell.
Mr.. Rhodes, a former resi-
dent of Montville, died last Tues
day night at the home of his
son and daughter-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Rhodes in
jefferson.
Surviving are his wife, Nellie;
a daughter, Mrs. Louise Hillen
of Chardon; sons, Anson OF
Huntsburg, Herbert, Jefferson,
and Raymond of Middlefield; a
brother, Slade Rhodes Of Madi-
son, and several grandchildren.
Burial was in Montville ceme-
terry. Windsor IOOF Lodge con-
Quoted graveside services. Mr..
Rhodes was a member of this
lodge for 40 years.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
W. W. WAuxiHar,
Votes in Three
New Members

Three applicants were voted
into membership at the regular
meeting of the Veterans of For
eign Wars Auxiliary to Geauga
Post 6519 held at the Post Club
rooms, Thursday evening Jan.
10, Anna Richardson, Mary Lou
Richardson and Catherine Tay-
lor.
Donations were made to the
March of Dimes and Red Cross
Drives.
Plans were discussed in re-
CARDS to entertainment for the
County and Pope Homes. Feb
ruary IA was chosen for the
entertainment at the County
Home and favors would be sup
piled for both homes. Rehabili-
tation chairman, Gertrude Par
sons, is in charge of the plans.
Letters were read fr o m
Brecksville Veterans hospital
thanking the Auxiliary for their
Christmas contribution and one
announcing the District meeting
to be held February Is 26 at
Garfield Heights Post. Dele
gates are Irene Rhodes, Agnes
Tvergyak, and Loretta Mae
Holmes. The alternates are Char
lotte Phillips, Wilma Holmes,
and Yola Mcbride.
Refreshments were served by
the hosteSses of the evening B.
Norrine Engel, Mary K. Payne
and Nancy Speck.
The next meeting will be Feb
ruary 3 at the club rooms. There
will be an initiation of new
members.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
ToStu% %Sah,yScak
9fCountyEmplcyees

does 10 important things he
should have more than a per-
son doing just two or three
things. I believe efficiency shoul
should be recognized" he said.
II formerly worked in offices,
but never at an hourly rate" B"
said Treasurer Irene Marks. II
an willing to go along with some
plan.
Recorder Howard Hollenbeck
said he believed the county Of
ficialS should get together
study it, then present the find
ingS to county commissioners
rather than get a special man
to come here for such study.
Commissioners believed a SCH
edule would give a starting en-
ployee a chance to know what
future attainments were posi-
BILE.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
News by Mrs James Rucf
Telephone ChardOn 5-4222

The F'owler's Mills Ladies Aid
society will meet February z
at / pm. with Mrs. George Den
niston.
Wednesday is mid week SER
vice at the church at O'Clock
they are studying the Book OF
Revelations.
Mr.. John Klatka is much i'm
proved and was able to return
from the hospital Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Miller
spent Saturday evening with re-
latives in South Euclid.
We are glad to report that
Mrs. May Hazen slightly inn
proved. Mrs. HaZen suffered
stroke last Thursday
The many friends and for
mer neighbors of Earl Root
were sorry to hear of his death.
Mr.. Root spent most of his life
in MunSon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Wolcott and
sons were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Ruble Dayer Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mcdonald
and children left Saturday for
a short visit in Flaorida
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26

To establish for county en-
ployees a uniform graduated
salary schedule, based on an
hourly rate of pay, county COM
missioners summoned all coun-
ty officials for conference.
Commissioners said there has
been too fast an advance from
minimum to maximum pay.
81 would suggest that the coun
ty officials appoint a commit
tee to work out such schedule
or petition the State Inspector
Bureau to send a. man here for
a study of the situation" said
COMMISSIONS William Burns.
Some employees work 80 to As
hours a week and others 49,.
Probate Judge Robert B. Ford
said in his opinion such a SCH
edule should be established and
a study made. IF an employee
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26

air is circulated through the
building at all times through
ceiling fixtures. The air Is heat
ed in the winter and cooled in
the summer to provide an even
temperature at all times. The
air is cleaned electroncially as
it is circulated. Floors in the
Teller's area and Bookkeeping
Department are covered with
Vinyl tile and carpeting is used
on the floors in the officers
space and Conference rooms.
Color, so often lacking in
commercial buildings, is used
plentifully. The basic color is
red and is found in varying
shades on the west wall of the
lobby, in the carpeting and in
the drapes in the Directors
room. Plastered walls arepaint-
ed gray with distinct rose
cast which is in turn picked up
by the drapes which are found
on all windows in both the pub
lie space and the Bookkeeping
department.
The center of interest on the
north wall of the officers space
is large mural painted by
D. Sanford of Pittsburgh. Work
ing from photographs supplied
by the Geauga County Histori-
cal society, Mr.. Sanford has de-
picted a number of the build
ings which have contributed to
Burton's history. The center
building is the Bank in it's or
iginal form. Grouped around it
are the Baird Hotel, the Dean
Hotel, the Griswold House, the
Telling Belle Vernon Creamery,
the frame high school building,
the Burton Handle Company
plant and the Congregational
church.
In the entrance foyer is dis
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26

A year of planning and actual
construction work comes to a
conclusion for the First National
Bank of Burton on Saturday,
January % when the fifty-four
year old Geauga county finan-
cial institution opens it's en-
larged and remodeled Main OF
flee. Customers and friends OF
the Bank have been invited to
view the new quarters between
800 pm and 900 pm on Sat-
urday. During that time all of
the space used by the Bank will
be open to the public, including
portions seldom seen by the cas-
ual customer.
The project includes a 33'
x CO. addition to the original
Bank building. This portion in
cludes a new public lobby on
the street level, and new
quarters for the Bookkeeping De-
partment. The original building
has been completely remodeled
and provides desk space for
Officers, a Conference Room
and a Directors room. The vault
remains in its original location
and has been improved with a
marble facade.
The entire project is featured
by the use of fine materials de-
signed both for utility and de-
corative appearance. The lobby
floor is Traverline marble, coun-
ter fronts and the vault front
are Rouge de Neville marble.
The woodwork and paneling in
the lobby and officers space are
of walnut. Ceilings through
out the building are sound alb
sorbing Travertone Plentiful
j Ugh ting is supplied by
troffered flourscent fixtures with
glass diffusion panels. Fresh
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
MEN IN SERVICE

Walter d. Grubbs, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. David S. Grubbs OF
Route /, Box 598, Chardon, Q.
is scheduled to graduate from
recruit training January % at
the Naval Training Center,
Great Lakes, Ill.
The nine weeks of Boot
Camp" includes drill and in
struction In seamanship, gun
merry, life saving, sea survival,
boat handling, and the use of
small arms.
Following two weeks leave,
graduates will be assigned to
Shipboard duties or service
schools depending on the qualifi-
cations each has demonstrated.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Election Board Office
Hours Announced

For the convenience of those
who wish to file petitions for
the May Primary Election, the
Board of Elections office will
be open beginning Feb. l
through Feb. 8 from 9 am. to
4 pm, announces Beatrice Van
Gorder, Clerk of the Board of
Elections.
Those wishing to file please
note these hours and bring your
petitions to the Boards office
on the third floor of the Court
House.
Deadline for filing is o'clock
pm. on Feb. 8.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
First National Bank of Burton
Opens Remodeled offices Saturday

played the bronze plaque in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B.
Fox. The plaque was authorized
by Directors and employees of
the Bank at the time of the
Golden Wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs Fox acknowled-
ging many services to the Bank
and the community.
This building project empha-
sizes not only the rapid growth
of the Burton Bank in the past
few years, but also the conf
dence of the Bank Directors in
the continued growth and pros
perity of Geauga County. Bank
officers estimate that facilities
have been provided for at least
a so percent expansion of pre-
sent operations. AS of Decem-
ber 81 the Bank showed total
assets exceeding $7,10O, 900. The
Bank has two branches, one at
and the other in
cambridge Township. The Ches-
ter branch is located in a build
ing owned by the bank. The
Bainbridge branch now occupies
leased quarters.
The mechanical equipment of
the Bank is unusually complete
and most of it has been pur-
chased in the last five years. 1t
is expected that visitors on Sat
urday will be impressed both
by the pleasing aspect of the
Bank offices and by the amount
of modern machinery and equip
ment needed to handle the
Banks operations.
The Spokane Bank Building
and Equipment Company of
Pittsburgh was the general con-
tractor and handled the entire
decorating and furnishing. A
of local firms held sub
contracts or supplied materials.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Real Estate Board
to Meet tuesday

The first meeting of the Ge-
auga County Real Estate Board
for the 1856 season will be held
on Tuesday, January "a, at Hos
mer's Restaurant in Burton at
7 pm. Our new program chair
man, Cliff Jack, has announced
that We will have a very fine
program, supplied by the Ohio
Bell Telephone Co., on the use
Of the telephone in our business.
There will also be an impor-
tant discussion on our constitu-
tion and bylaws with reference
to the election of trustees, as
called for by our present by
laws.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26

The regular meeting of Hamb-
den Grange was held January
16 with 125 Geauga county gran
gers present. The opening song
was Faith of Our Fathers,
The main order of business
was the comforting of the first
degree by Chester grange and
the second degree by Ledge
Grange. Sixteen were initiated
in both degrees. Chester candi-
dates were: Dale Beattie, Har-
old Williams and Arlene Lyman;
from Newbury, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
ComingErents

Women's Auxiliary of Little
League and Babe Ruth League
monthly meeting, We'd
nesday Feb. l, at 7:30 p. m.
Chardon Grade School cafeteria.
Friday the Geauga County Ki
wants club is sponsoring a COM
night at the Ice Folliws
in Cleveland.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
picture by James Werner

organized to give broad COM
munity support. This sponsors
group will serve in the back
ground to support and assist a
young peoples board of COVER
nors who will actually plan and
operate the canteen.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26

mittee to attend the American
Legion meeting Wednesday,
jan Is, to present the need of
a canteen in Chardon.
It was discussed that teen
ayers have expressed their de-
sire of youth canteen, there
fore a sponsors group is being
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Have You Met .

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene DEM
chak who recently moved to
Chesterland from Cleveland?
They own new home which
they will move into next mon
tn, temporily they are stay
ing at the Raymon Fetzek
home.
Mr.. Demchak is letter
carer at the Mayfield Lyn-
dhurst post office in Cleve-
land They have a son James
2 years old.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
Have You Met =

1t. and Mrs. G.. S. Seltzer
Jr. who recently moved to
Hambden from Philadelphia,
Pa. They purchased a home
on Rt. 1866.
1t. Seltzer is director of
machine accounting division
at Navy Finance Center in
Cleveland. They have a son
George III, 7 years old.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-01-26
HAVE YOU MET

III Il I NO 4FID
Mr.. Mae Martin and her
daughter, Marjorie Poss, who
recently moved to Claridon
from Cleveland? They bought
a house on Mayfield I'd. Mar
jorie is a skip-tracer at Gle
veland Personnel and Adjust
ment Co., in Cleveland.