The Geauga Republican-Record, 1951-12-06

As the people of Ohio have the privilege of voting at the 1952 election as to whether there shall be held a convention for writing a new constitution for Ohio, this has ben selected as a topic of study for the Ohio Leagues. The opinion of Judge Thomas was sought. He explain explained - ed explained some things about the pres present - ent present constitution and stated rea reasons - sons reasons why it should be changed also some reasons against a Con Constitutional - stitutional Constitutional Convention at this time. He stated that there were now ample means of changing the Constitution without a con convention - vention convention and thus any undesir undesirable - able undesirable portions could thus be re removed - moved removed or changes made. This can be done by amendments. These can be proposed by a 3/5 vote of the Legislature, or by Initiative and Referendum (10% of those who voted at last Gub Gubernational - ernational Gubernational election). The amend amendments - ments amendments are then submitted to the voters.

News by Lennah B. Bond Study Club The Chester Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Forrest Bond on Wednesday eve., Nov. 28. The business session was in charge of the vice president, Mrs. Peter Barno. Instead of an exchange of Christmas gifts, as is the usual custom, the club voted to make a contribution of $50.00 to the school project for retarded children in the county. The program was presented by Mrs. Raymond Richmond and Mrs. Ciay B. Eddy. The topic was art. Mrs. Richmond present presented - ed presented a paper on Currier and Ives prints. She showed many copies of these popular prints. The most interesting were some old ones that had been in her family. One was in a horpemade frame which was very unusual. Mrs. Eddy talked on contemporary American Artists. She illustrat illustrated - ed illustrated her talk with copies of many of the recent works of art. The next meeting was at the home of Mrs. Wray Manning on Dec. 5.

Ralph Smith, as Master will lead the activities of Chester Grange No. 2479 through the coming year. Other officers installed at the meeting held on Tuesday evening were. Ov Overseer, - erseer, Overseer, Albert Freshley Lect Lecturer, - urer, Lecturer, Amelia LaMoreaux Ste Steward, - ward, Steward, Frank Pierce Asst. Ste Steward, - ward, Steward, James Sojka Chaplain, Iva Pelton. Treasurer, Sipla Battles Secretary, Rebecca Sojka Gate Keeper, Elmer Pierce Ceres, Anna Mae Tay Taylor - lor Taylor Pomona, Fannie Whiting Flora, Nettie Assistant Smith. O. A. Ranney member Committee for three years. Mi Milan - lan Milan Pelton will serve for two years. Alice Freshley is chair chairman - man chairman of the Home Economics committee.

care of by other laws and are doing no harm. Some think that the governor and Lieut. Governor should be elected for four years and all other state officials be ap appointed. - pointed. appointed. The field of taxation needs changes. Those in favor of a new constitution feel that the rural counties have much strength according population, Some desire the unicameral system for Ohio. He concluded by saying that “It is easy to get lost in re regard - gard regard to little changes in the constitution.” answered many questions on the subject. He also said that the power of izations coulc^ estimated.

Carl F. Bauer, 53, of Burton RFD 2, paid a $50 fine and costs before acting magistrate Howard Oplinger of Chardon for leaving the scene of an ac accident. - cident. accident. Immediately after sett settling - ling settling with Chardon authorities he was rearrested by sheriff’s officers on an assault and bat battery - tery battery charge brought by Harold Powell of the Northeastern Ohio Credit Agency of Hunts Huntsburg. - burg. Huntsburg. He was later released on bail supplied by Gerald Wear Wearsch - sch Wearsch of Chardon.

Past Chancellors Meet Past Chancellors of the K of Orders in Geauga and Lake Counties were entertained by the Chester Lodge at the hall on Thursday evening. Dinner was served at 7:00 o’clock followed by a meeting. Kenneth Sperry of the Chester Lodge is president. Other officers are Leslie Glenn Parr of Mentor, vice president Wendell Tucker, Middlefield, secretary and treasurer. Master at Arms, Sylvian Snow, Will Willoughby - oughby Willoughby Master of Works, Ora Loomis, Mentor Guard, George

This will be the first of reg- at his home here Saturday ular Sunday evening services night of infirmities of age. conducted in the Thrasher Born in Cleveland, April 18, house, to which the public is 1868, a ^son of Franklin and most cordially invited. “THE CHRISTMAS STORY, is a 30 minute production which will feature technicolor slides illustrating the vents of the Nativity. Interwoven with the slides and narration will be some of our most beloved Christmas carols.