COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
o SALEM-A spaghetti dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. July 12 at the Salem Masonic Temple, 788 E. State St. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for ages 6 to 10. Tickets will be sold at the door. Carryouts are available.
o ALLIANCE-The 52nd annual Mile Branch Grange Fair will be held July 24, 25 and 26 on Knox School Road. Admission is $5 for ages 6 and over.
o This year's activities include hog wrestling, tractor pulls, corn hole tournament, fair exhibits, music, bingo games, children's events, food and rides, and a baby contest.
The baby contest is open to boys and girls in three categories, ages 6 to 12 months, 12 to 18 months, and 18 to 24 months. Competition begins at 4 p.m. July 26. Trophies will be donated by the grange and awarded to winners. For information call 330-821-8023.
Activities
4 July 24: Roast pork dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., $8 for adults, $4 for under 10, free for 5 and under; Bingo, 6 p.m.; Pedal tractor pull, 6:30 p.m.; God's Quad, 7 to 9 p.m.; Tractor pull, 8 p.m.
4 July 25: Ham and turkey dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., $8 for adults, $4 for under 10, free for 5 and under; Bingo, 6 p.m.; Pedal tractor pull, 6:30 p.m.; Muffy and The Divers, 8 to 11 p.m.; Tractor pull, 8 p.m.
4 July 26: Kids Day, 2 p.m.; Baby contest, 4 p.m.; Roast beef dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., $8 for adults, $4 for under 10, free for 5 and under; Corn hole tournament, 5:30 p.m.; Bingo, 6 p.m.; Hog wrestling contest, 8 p.m.; and Backbone, 7 to 10 p.m.
To enter the hog wrestling contest call Albert or Shelly Johnston at 330-823-5154. The entry fee is $15 per team.
For information on the tractor pulls call 330-823-4440 or 330-831-7175.
There is a $100 prize for first place in the corn hole tournament. Second place pays $50 and third place is $25. Registration ends at 5 p.m. on tournament day. There is a $10 entry fee per team of two. Practice times are available from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the fair. For information or to register your team call 330-821-4095.
The 2008 fair board members are Mary Jo Dye, Patty Oyster, Diana Nordquest, Terry Blickenderfer and Bonnie Rice.
o SALEM- The Salem Fund-raiser, Dance and Party will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight Aug. 9 at the Salem Saxon Club on Route 9. This event features Jimmy and The Soul Blazers with Gary and Cheryl Kekel and Friends. The public is invited. Cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Food will be available by Mike's Penn Avenue Grille. Tickets are available at BB Rooners, Insta Copy, Kendrick's Corner Carryout, Kolby's of Salem, Mike's Penn Avenue Grille, Ricky's English Pub, and Stooges Sports Bar and Grille. Food will be available by Mike's Penn Avenue Grille.
o SALEM-The R-Weigh Support groups met Monday at l and 5 p.m. at Faith Chapel. Members lost 52 pounds for the week. Good losers at the afternoon meeting were Nancy Clapper and Sandy McGarr. Judy Baker reached her one-half way to goal status and Tammy Schrode was the goalie of the week. The Battin' Babes beat the Lady Sluggers 16 to 13 winning their first baseball game.
A low-fat low-calorie luncheon was prepared by nine members who had birthdays from April through June at the June 30 meeting.
The evening good losers were Jonni Mills, Carmella Balevre, Sara Smith and Barbara Pollock. Mills reached her one-fourth way to goal status.
The Silly Sluggers beat the Outfield Angels 24 to 14 and the Lady Bugs beat Dale's Doozies 16 to 13 winning the baseball games.
o NORTH BENTON-The Village Varieties 4-H Club met on June 24 at North Benton Presbyterian Church. The American Pledge was led by Sidana Carr and the 4-H pledge by Logan Miller. Twenty-four members were present. Sara Owen served as acting president.
Committee reports and the last meeting's minutes were read by Rebekah Owen. Lillian Wood presented the treasurer's report. Old business discussed included the county poster contest.
New business discussed included small project judging on July 9 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Food Judging will be July 7. Clothing judging follows on July 14. An ice cream social will be held at 7 p.m. July 24 at the Millcreek Farm. All members should attend to make sure all their fair paperwork is complete. Advisor Sharen O'Brock also discussed 4-H public speaking competitions.
Lillian Wood led devotions with a poem call "Consider the Lilies."
Jonathon James gave a health report about the corona virus in turkeys. Cathy McCracken gave a safety report on storm safety. Breanna Winters' safety report revealed how to safely ride a horse.
Joshua Owen gave a demonstration on reptile care using his project lizard. Lea Bock gave a demonstration on pig showmanship.
The members met in small groups with their advisors to discuss progress on their projects.
The next meeting begins at 7 p.m. July 17 at North Benton Presbyterian Church.
EAST PALESTINE-The annual Gillis Family Reunion will be held on July 27 at the East Palestine Country Club for descendants of Peter and Mary Gillis and their siblings. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee, doughnuts, early visiting and golf (call 330-426-9761 to book tee times). Meat and beverages will be provided for the 1 p.m. meal. Families are asked to bring a dish to share, an item for the white elephant auction, family photos and history. Updated family history information may be sent to Sue (Gillis) Hause for the family tree display.
HUBBARD-The 22nd annual A&P reunion, featuring a buffet dinner and cash bar, will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Main Street Cafe, 368 N. Main St., Hubbard. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are required before Sept. 3 and may be sent to Richard Koker, 508 Moherman Ave., Youngstown. For information call 330-792-6497.
BELOIT-The 73rd annual Beloit School reunion was held June 21 at the Smith Grange on Beloit-Snodes Road. A Swiss steak dinner was provided by the grange for 65 alumni and guests.
Arrangements were handled by Edna Fryfogle of Beloit and Wanda Whinery of Salem. Lynn Wyss provided the hospitality refreshments before dinner. Clarence Sanor and Jane Early of Beloit were in charge of tickets and the registration book. The invocation was given by Wyss.
The Class of 1938 was recognized for its 70th class anniversary. Those attending were Betty Johnson, Whinery, George Miller, and Fryfogle who was recognized for attending every year since her graduation except one year.
The Class of 1948 was recognized for its 60th anniversary. Those attending were Eunice Close, Dana Gaunt, Lois Wyss, and Robert Herold.
It was announced that those who volunteered would meet in March to decide if a reunion was feasible.
POLAND-Le Cercle Francais will be celebrating the French National Holiday with its Bastille Day picnic at 3 p.m. July 13 at the home of Jim and Robalee Dinopoulos, 7759 North Lima Road, Poland. The event is open to anyone interested in the French culture, heritage or language. Each family is asked to bring a casserole to serve six to eight people. Le Cercle Francais will provide beverages and place settings. For more information or to make reservations call 330-757-9542.
DAMASCUS-Damascus Magazine Club met June 25 at the home of Donna Lautzenheiser. Thirteen members answer edroll call with "Something they were looking forward to at the upcoming Bicentennial celebration" in Damascus. The Bicentennial Committee reported its display is up and ready in the lobby of the Damascus United Methodist Church and shared pictures for the club's archives.
Elise Buttermore presented the program titled "Good Old Days" from the magazine Reminisce. Each member was given a copy and looked up five articles carried regularly in the magazine and shared them with the group.
She said Reiman Publications publish and distribute this magazine along with 12 other publications. Among the first was Country Woman (Originally Farm Wife News) produced in 1970 and later Farm and Ranch, Taste of Country, Country Living along with others with a nostalgic touch. The company enjoys a circulation of 13 million and employs 500 people. They sponsor homemaker schools and World Wide Country Tours.
The next meeting will be held in September.
o LEETONIA - New Lisbon Chapter of York Rite masonry held its annual installation at the New Lisbon Masonic Building.
The following were installing officers Keith McKinney, installing officer; Ray Yoder installing marshall.
The following officers were installed: Glenn Adams, high priest; Don Morris, king; Steve Ronshausen, scribe; Jim Griffith, treasurer; Bill Stanley, secretary; Gary Ronshausen Jr., captain of host; Gary Ronshausen Sr., principal soujorner; Don Juggenheimer, royal arch captain; Don Butream, master of the 3 vale; John Shulsa, master of the 2 vale; Lou Harsough, Master of the 1 Vale; Carl Deffenbaugh, guard.
Following the installation a fellowship hour was held.
