THE 1964 NORDONIA HILLS DIRECTORY OF
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
AND
BUSINESSES
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OLDE NORTHFIELD was a section of land, within the Western Reserve, which now encompasses Northfield Village, Northfield Center, Sagamore Hills and Macedonia. Hence, the name 'The Historical Society of Olde Northfield".
This organization, one of the three educational institutions in this community;
(1) brings outstanding lectures, movies and programs here, free to the public.
(2) donates film slides and provides historical data to our public schools,
(3) makes available, museum slides and exhibit loans, to schools and other organizations,
(4) regularly maintains museum exhibits (recently in Marvin Sommer Interiors south window),
(5) gathers and preserves individual histories of business establishments, churches, organizations and schools for their Directory (except for a short time once every five years during re-publication) which information is available to all.
(6) maintains and is constantly increasing a local film slide library of both old and new community pictures, currently over 200. (Individuals are requested to donate or loan to us any old pictures),
(7) gives public illustrated lectures concerning the history of this community (free of charge),
(8) has created a "Museum Fund' which is constantly growing, in anticipation of a local Museum,
(9) organizes an annual Tour of historic, educational and photographic interest to some nearby section of Ohio,
(10) is a member of The Summit County Historical Society, the Ohio State Historical Society and the Association of Historical Societies of Ohio,
(11) bids you a hearty welcome to visit and join, if you are interested in furthering local education and participating in the preservation of that which is worth saving in this community, write Box 99, Northfield, OH.
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AUTUMN LEAVES GRANDMOTHER'S CLUB
Formerly Northfield Grandmother's Club)
The purpose of the Autumn Leaves Grandmother's Club is to honor grandmotherhood. It was instituted on March 11, 1954 with 25 charter members. The first President was Mrs. Oliver Ocasek.
The Club is non-sectarian and non-partisan and is primarily a social club; but strives to promote educational interests, contribute to children's welfare and participate in such charities.
Field trips are taken to picturesque places and points of historical interest. The meetings are held the first Thursday of each month in the First Federal Bank Building, with a covered dish luncheon served at 12:00 Noon, with a business meeting and social hour following.
At the present time, there are 43 members representing a total of 235 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. One member is the grandmother of 20 grandchildren and one is a great grandmother of 10.
Membership in the Autumn Leaves Grandmother's Club is open to all grandmothers in this vicinity. Mrs. Elmer Gazdagh is currently President.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 261
The Boy Scouts were organized in Northfield in 1938, with Leonard Ozmun as Scoutmaster; the Cub Scouts were organized in 1947 with Stanley Fisher as Cub Master. Both organizations were sponsored by the United Presbyterian Church.
This organization sponsors games, handicrafts, nature lore, collections, stunts, hobbies and opportunities to do things for others, to take responsibility for and find satisfaction in carrying his share of the load. Cub Scouts start at the age of eight and graduate into the Boy Scouts at eleven. At fourteen, they become an advanced group called Explorers. By the time a boy has advanced to an Eagle Scout, he has received training that will make him an outstanding leader.
BRANDYWINE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC.
The Brandywine Homeowner's Association, Inc., was formed and incorporated under the Laws of the State of Ohio on July 24, 1961, to protect and promote the best interests of the residents of the Township and Village of Sagamore Hills and of Brandywine Subdivision in Sagamore Hills Township. To promote improvement and betterment of all public facilities and services and encourage a better community and civic spirit. To foster good will and friendship and to cooperate with county, township and village officials and with other civic and public organizations for the promotion of the general welfare.
Currently the President is Mr. Clem Wisniewski.
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THE BRANDYWINE PLAYERS
In August 1962 a dozen or so Theater minded residents from the Communities of Northfield Center, Northfield Village, Macedonia and Sagamore Hills gathered together at the Sagamore Hills Swim Club and organized The Brandywine Players. Art Tepper, Don Schonnegge, Bob Donald and Jane Messner were elected to the offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary respectively and the first season was underway. The presentation of "Suds In Your Eye" and "The Night Is My Enemy" helped make the first season a success.
The second season 1963-64, the group incorporated as a non-profit organization and elected Bob Donald President, Bob Barriball Vice-President, Marvin Sommer Treasurer and Patricia Lasko Secretary. With the presentation of three successful plays, "Third Best Sport", "Wake Up Darling" and "The Desk Set", the second season was a huge success. The Brandywine Players with a membership of 132 members is rated as one of the largest "little" theater groups in Northeastern Ohio and fast becoming one of the better known groups in the Cleveland- Akron Area. Membership is open to any adult residing in the
Communities of Northfield Center, Northfield Village, Macedonia and Sagamore Hills.
Membership meetings are held in the basement meeting room of the lst Federal Savings and Loan Association at 8:30 P.M. on the second Wednesday of each month and productions are presented at the Northfield Center Township Hall.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Route 82 & Route 631
The Church of the Nazarene of Macedonia was organized on January 17, 1960 with 12 charter members. It was organized with Rev. J. L. McClung as the Pastor and he still remains as such. The church has an active Missionary Society (N.F.M.S.) and an active Young Peoples Society (N.Y.P.S.)
The Church of the Nazarene was organized as a denomination at Pilot Point, Texas in 1908. Then there were 228 congregations with 10,414 members. Today there are over 301,675 members in 4,587 congregations in every state, the principle territories of the United States and Canada, the British Isles, West Germany, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The church has more than 500 full time Missionaries in 43 world areas. It has 8 colleges throughout the United States, Canada and the British Isles, a seminary in Kansas City, Missouri and 2 Bible colleges in Australia and South Africa. It has a publishing house in Kansas City. It has a world-wide radio program, 'Showers of Blessing", now in its 14th year, which is carried by over 350 stations each week.
The telephone number of Rev. McClung is 467-9433.
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CITIZENS SURVEY COMMITTEE OF SAGAMORE HILLS Northfield, Ohio
The Citizens Survey Committee of Sagamore Hills was created on January 21, 1956. A group of 16 men were appointed by the Trustees of Sagamore Hills, each residing in different sections, that area re- presentation would best be served in our growing problems. The object and purpose of the committee was to assist the Township Trustees in designing a better Sagamore Hills Community and inter-community planning for our future.
During the first year, this committee analyzed and reported to the Trustees on new zoning codes, sanitation needs, residential restrictions to improve building standards, road improvement study and community police protection.
Currently Henry Bergsieker is Chairman and T. F. Faulhaber is Vice-Chairman.
COMMUNITY BASEBALL FEDERATION (LITTLE LEAGUE)
Northfield, Ohio
In the spring of 1955, those interested in organizing a Baseball League for boys in the Northfield-Macedonia Local School District were invited to attend a meeting in the Fire House in Northfield Village. At that time officers were elected. Application forms were distributed through the schools. 118 boys signed up and played in the Summer of 1955. T shirts and caps were purchased for all players. In 1956, 185 boys participated in playing baseball and again 185 uniforms were furnished as well as some baseball equipment.
During the 1963 season over 317 boys participated in the Little League. The Federation purchased enough equipment to round out its facilities for the playing comfort and safety of the boys. The outfitting of the boys, including uniforms and equipment, was made possible through a special tag day and registration fees. Over $2000.00 has been raised and expended for these boys.
The Community Baseball Commissioner is Mr.. Richard Cikra.
EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH
The first meeting to discuss the organizing of a Lutheran Church in the North Summit area was held on October 29, 1956, under the direction of Rev. Cyril M. Wismar, Pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Covenant, Maple Heights, Ohio.
A Steering Committee of ten persons with Mr. William L. Brogdon as Chairman, met on November 14, 1956 and voted to affiliate with the
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English District of the Missouri Synod. Permission was obtained to hold church services in the Northfield-Macedonia Junior High School in Macedonia.
Inasmuch as the first service was held on January 6, 1957, being Epiphany Sunday, the name of Epiphany Lutheran Mission was adopted.
Vesper services were held until April 7, 1957 when arrangements were made to hold regular morning services with local Pastors serving.
A 7-acre parcel of land on the northwest corner of Rt. 8 and Rt. 631 was purchased by the English District in June of 1957 and Consecrated on October 6, of that year.
From October 6, 1957 through January 15, 1958 Dr. A. Wismar of Valparaiso University filled the pulpit. Services continued thereafter with supply Pastors and Vicars until the present and first resident Pastor, The Rev. Dan R. Ludwig. He was installed on October 5, 1958.
Ground breaking ceremonies were held on October 4, 1959 and on June 26, 1960 the Cornerstone was laid. The Dedication of the church was held on November 20, 1960.
Pastor Ludwig may be called at 467-7710 or 467-7030.
4 H CLUBS
4 H Club work is that part of the Agricultural Extension Service, Post Office Building, Cuyahoga Falls, which deals with rural youth. Young people between the ages of 10 and 21 in the community, organize themselves into a group with their own officers and local programs, with the guidance of an adult man or woman advisor. Each member carries a project, goes to camp and has exhibits. Membership is free.
The area 4 H clubs have been in operation for the last 25 years, teaching boys and girls to develop desirable ideals and standards for farming, family life, community, citizenship, leadership, personal living and a sense of responsibility. The area 4 H advisors who have guided these future citizens are the following: Mrs. Bessie Goosrnan, Advisor for four years; Mrs. W. St. Clair; Mrs. McMann; Mrs. Ruth Jackson; Mrs. Mottl; Miss Helen Lewis Advisor for two years; Mrs. Robinson, Advisor for three years; Mr. George Reed, Advisor for three years and organized the 4 H Horse Club; Mrs. Meeker, Advisor for eight years; Mrs. James Jeffery, Advisor for eleven years. The 4 H Sewing Club is the longest in existence in the area.
George Reed's horse club is now about eight years old and Ronny Papas is co-advisor. Mrs. Jeffery's Cotton Club has been in existence for 15 years with Mrs. Pay Carriciolo and Mrs. Laura Flulper helping with the sewing club. The Glen Novys have a club in Northfield also. This years county project is to finance the purchase of the camp ground in Windsor, Ohio.
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The Fair Is held on the Summit County land where the Agricultural Society has been in existence for approximately seven years. This is on Howe Road in Tallmadge, Ohio.
FOUR SEASONS GARDEN CLUB OF NORTHFIELD-MACEDONIA
The Club is comprised of thirty members with an active interest in gardening. Our purpose is to stimulate interest in gardening and conservation at home and in the community.
This Club was started in 1959 with six girls who had signed an interest group sheet at the Newcomers Club and by other interested persons of the community.
Our Community project has been the planting of red bud trees at the churches, schools and town halls in the community.
We meet at the First Federal Savings and Loan social room, the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 P.M.
GIRL SCOUTS
There are nine girl scout troops in the Northfield-Macedonia area. These girls usually meet in the churches and schools.
Girl scouting gives every girl from seven to seventeen, a chance to work and play together. Each year they march in the Memorial Day Parade. Last year in September, they had a Father-Daughter Weiner Roast at Camp Ledgewood. In May, there is always a Mother-Daughter Banquet.
The individual troops go hiking, skating, swimming, caroling at Christmas, hayrides and camping.
All of these things help the girls to have a healthier, happier outlook on life, as they grow into future citizens of our great country.
The neighborhood Chairman is Betty Krill.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY of OI.DE NORTHFIELD
The Historical Society of Olde Northfield was organized in 1955 and is one of the three wholly educational institutions in this community. The name was chosen to include all of the original township now divided into the political sub-divisions of Northfield Village, Macedonia Village, Northfield Center Township and Sagamore Hills Township.
It's achievements are: (1) a history of the township (now in printing); (2) a collection of antiques and articles of interest in this particular
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locality; (3) the publication of a directory of this community (republished every five years); (4) the Society has collected over 150 slides prepared from old pictures; (5) copies of these slides have been freely supplied to our public schools.
The slides are available for showing to interested groups by members of the Society, with detailed Information about each picture.
Meetings of the Society are held the first Monday of each month, October to June. They present outstanding programs of community wide Interest with much variation for young and old. Each summer a historical and educational tour Is planned and is open to the general public for both adults and school age children.
Currently their President is Miss Elizabeth Melcher.
HYLAND HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.
1572 Bradford Drive
Macedonia, Ohio
To protect and enhance the value of properties of members or home-owners dwelling in the community known as Hyland Homes; and to promote civic and social activities among the residents of said area.
This association was founded In 1957. Election of officers Is held annually In October. Membership is open to all residents on an annual basis at a nominal fee.
Their most noteworthy project (continuing) is a monthly publication known as the "Listening Post", edited and produced entirely by the organization, supported by advertising (local) and circulated free to all Hyland residents and Macedonia Village officials. Total circulation Is approximately 300.
The President of the organization Is Mr. Richard H. Ruth at Imperial 7-7819.
INDIAN CREEK WOMEN'S CLUB
The purpose of the organization is to promote friendship, education, entertainment and community welfare.
This Club was organized in 1961 by a group of women from Indian Creek Village, Macedonia. A constitution was drawn up and approved in the fall of 1961.
Club dues are $3.00 a year. There are 65 members and the club is open to all women of the area. Meetings are held the first Wednesday evening of each month, September thru June, at the First Federal Savings and Loan social room.
A program chairman arranges educational, cultural and civic topics of interest to all. A coffee hour is held at the close of the meeting.
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Any money earned by the Club or left In the treasury at the close of the year is donated to a civic cause. At the close of 1981 the money was donated to Sagamore Hills Children's Psychiatric Hospital, for toys; and to the book purchasing fund of the Northfield Community Library.
KIWANIS CLUB
The Kiwanis Club of Northfield- Macedonia was started in July, 1951. Stephen Szaraz of Bedford gathered twenty-seven business, professional and civic-minded men into a group, sponsored by the Bedford Kiwanis Club, affiliated with the International Kiwanis Clubs. This club has been pledged to service in this community and whatever funds are raised must be spent on some community project.
The charter party was held July 17, 1951 in the High School. The charter was accepted by the first President, Lee Patton; Vice President, Al Peck; Secretary, Reid Moyer; and Treasurer, Carl Muetzel.
Any need presented, is discussed and a final recommendation is presented to the board of directors, or the club membership. Any funds needed must then be raised and all such money so raised, must then be used for that purpose. Some of the projects have been: support of Little League baseball, donation to Boy Scouts, Christmas toy collections, Soap Box Derby, aid to Boys Clubs of America, purchase of rain uniforms for school guards, some equipment for baseball diamonds and playgrounds, a complete playground at Lee Eaton School and annual distribution of Christmas baskets.
The club meets every Monday for dinner and a program or business meeting. Members must attend at least 60 per cent of the meetings.
The current President is Edward Novak who may be reached at Imperial 7-5065.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Mr. Peter Bonk, Grand Knight
390 Lynnview Drive
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-5360
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization with the purpose of developing the spirituality of Catholic men.
They work to help the Catholic Youth Organization raise funds with an annual statewide auto raffle and with local campaigns.
They send out free brochures describing the Catholic religion to interested parties.
An insurance program is offered to members.
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LADIES AUXILIARY OF
MACEDONIA FIREMEN DEPARTMENT
The Macedonia Firemen's Auxiliary was organized in January, 1935, with thirteen members. Gladys Dell (now deceased) was the first President; Bee Johnston, Vice-President and Evelyn Collin (now deceased) Secretary and Treasurer.
The purpose of the organization is to help the firemen in any way possible, by manning coffee and sandwiches at fires, helping families that are burned out and helping at the carnivals.
There are twenty-two members at present, about fifteen of which are active. Mrs. Wilbert Mendet is President; Lois Williamson, Vice President; and Marie Hetrick, Secretary-Treasurer. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month with a potluck supper with the firemen, after which each have a meeting.
LEE EATON PRIMARY SCHOOL
115 Ledge Road
Northfield, Ohio
The Lee Eaton Primary Building was dedicated February 23, 1955.
It was built on a 12 acre site deeded to the local beard of education by Cyrus S. Eaton. The school was named in honor of Miss Lee Eaton, a daughter of Cyrus S. and Margaret House Eaton, who passed away February 12, 1949. This building is a worthy tribute to the memory of a young lady, who, through great fortitude and a cheerful disposition, gamed the affection and esteem of the entire community.
The telephone number of the school is 467-17197.
LINCOLN GRANGE 2301
The organization was started in 1920 as the Northfield-Macedonia Grange by farmers and their wives, to promote better farming and farmer's conditions. The membership was forty-four and met in the Townhall at Northfield ln 1922 the name was changed to the Lincoln Grange.
In 1920 the officers were: Master, Henry Holbrook; Overseer, Albert Jenkins; Lecturer, Mrs. George Pease; Steward, Walter Chamberlin; Assistant-Steward, Lawrence Bliss; Chaplain, C. S Markwart; Treasurer, A. A. McConnell; Secretary, Mrs. Charles Fenton.
The Grange meeting is the first Wednesday of the month in the Northfield Center Townhall There is always a well planned program in addition to the business meeting. Both young and older Grangers have an enjoyable time. There are presently 123 members. Mrs. Walter A. Peters is Master; Mr. Harry Markwardt is Overseer and Mrs. Helen Markwardt is Chaplain.
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LINCOLN WOMEN'S REPUBLICAN CLUB OF NORTHFIELD, OHIO
This Club was organized in 1950, to uphold the Constitution of these United States; to perpetuate and advance the principles of the Republican Party; and to bring Republican women together in social activities for better acquaintance and team work.
It is affiliated with the Ohio Federation of Republican Organization and the National Federation of Republican Women.
Membership is made up of women living in the area including Macedonia, Sagamore Hills, Northfield Center, and Northfield Village and totals 90.
The present officers are: President, Mrs. Henry Bell; Vice President, Mrs. Ernest W. Hookway; Secretary, Mrs. Lee V. A. Yates, and Treasurer, Mrs. Paul Helke.
MACEDONIA BETTERMENT FEDERATION
On March 15, 1959, 12 men met at Meadow Ridge Colony to form a central committee representing all the organizations in the Township to centralize aims and insure a stronger representation in the community. Ernest Ross was elected President and Ken Whitmer was elected Secretary. Meetings were to be held the last Sunday of each month. The purpose was: A cooperative association of delegates of interested groups for the Betterment of Macedonia. Membership, Public Relations and Social committees were formed. The matters studied were: Population, Post Office service and School Bus schedules.
On June 7, 1959 this committee investigated the matter of incorporation. It also tried to encourage individuals to run for Township Trustee.
On June 21, 1959 the proposed constitution of the MBF was formally adopted. The Federation took a firm stand against "spot zoning" and wrote the Township Trustees regarding same. An Industrial committee was formed.
The MBF investigated double parking on Route 82 at Route 631 and the Trustees were asked to investigate this matter and consider the the possibility of a light at this intersection. They also requested that warning signs be posted at Route 82 and Shepard Road. The Trustees were asked to contact the Planning Commission to try to speed up the development of the sewers for this community. On October 25, 1959 the MBF voted to endorse the 4 mill road levy, which was coming up on the November ballot. On December 6, 1959 at the request of the Tn-County Planning Commission who had been retained by the Township to prepare a Master Plan; the MBF undertook the complete existing land use survey, of the entire community, in order to facilitate the Tri-County efforts.
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On February 15, 1961 the MBF went on record as opposing any change in the name of the Northfield-Macedonia School District. on this same date, they went on record as opposing the annexation of the Paugh property by Northfield Village. Also on this date, they went on record in favor of the recommendations of the Zoning Commission and the Township Trustees regarding the relocation of Route 8 through Macedonia.
On June 28, 1961 they voted to back incorporation of Macedonia and immediately started circulating the necessary petitions, which were turned over to the Township Trustees for presentation to the Board of Election.
On November 7, 1961 incorporation passed by a vote of almost 3 to 1.
On October 12, 1961 the MBF refused to endorse the school bond issue and any candidates running for office.
George Marangoni, Chairman of the Industrial Committee, was given authorization to solicit funds up to $1,000.00 and to expend therefrom to promote Macedonia for industrial development.
On January 17, 1962 the MBF engaged the firm of Weick, Genovese, Schreiner and Hartz for the express purpose of conducting an educational seminar for all candidates for public office in our new village of Macedonia and/or any other interested individuals. This seminar was conducted from January 31 to March 28, with approximately 35 people in attendance.
The MBF has maintained its position as a civic organization and not a political group.
Robert J. Fitzgerald is currently the President.
MACEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9735 Valley View Road
Macedonia, Ohio
The first combined grade and high school building in Macedonia was built about 1871. It was condemned and torn down in 1918. A new building, the present four-room building, was erected in 1916 to handle all grades one through twelve. Glenn Howe was Principal and Beatrice Brown Shaw taught all high school subjects offered and Miss Bender taught all eight grades.
The larger building was dedicated in January 1928. This building had ample classrooms, laboratory, industrial arts and home economics rooms, a kitchen and a combined auditorium-gymnasium. The high school was granted a First Class Charter in 1928.
In 1958, the bus garage was torn down and three kindergarten rooms replaced it. Today these buildings house grades six, a portion of the kindergarten and some of grades two and three.
This school's telephone number is 467-8186.
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MACEDONIA JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mr. Michael Nichols, President
IM 7-5523
A service organization aimed at furthering community interests in Macedonia, Ohio.
MACEDONIA VILLAGE WOMEN'S CIVIL DEFENSE AUXILIARY
This auxiliary is to aid and assist the men of the Civil Defense Corps in the event of any community emergency or disaster. It was started in 1962.
They participate in First Aid work and aiding in emergencies.
For information call Imperial 7-5070.
THE METHODIST CHURCH OF MACEDONIA
1280 East Aurora Road
Northfield, Ohio
Almost a hundred years ago, in 1866, the first Methodist Society was organized in the little village of Macedonia. In the intervening years, the people of the church have dedicated four buildings to the worship of God. One building destroyed by fire, was quickly rebuilt. Three times the churches have been outgrown and replaced by larger structures.
The congregation now worships in its fourth building, constructed on land presented to the church by Philip L. Haymes, Sr.
Carl W. Wendi was chairman of the Building Committee.
Consecration services for the church building were conducted in November, 1960 by Bishop Hazen G. Werner of The Methodist Church and the Rev. W. Maynard French, who still serves as Pastor.
The area served by the church includes not only Macedonia, but the surrounding communities as well.
Contacts may be made by calling 467-5315 or 467-5084.
MONDAY-NIGHTERS CLUB
The Monday-Nighters Club holds meetings on the first Monday night of the month in member's homes. They support and assist the Summit County Unit of the American Cancer Society, Inc., and the Summit County Children's Home.
The Club began when the Queen Esther's Circle was dissolved and the new Women's Society for Christian Service was formed. The women of the "old" Queen Esther's Circle wished to be an organized group com-
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completely separated from any church, so women of every denomination could meet socially each month.
On April 4, 1949 fifteen women met at the home of Mrs. George
Strickler and elected the following officers Mrs. Don Hershey, President;
Mrs. Elton Chamberlin, Vice President; Sec. and Treas., Mrs. Noel
Grimm.
At the meetings, bandages are cut and folded to be returned to Akron. As the organization grew, it accepted mending from the Children's Home. Every month additional clothing was donated by member's children as they out-grew them. At Christmas, baskets of new toys and gifts are sent to the Home, plus money for stockings, sox and personal remembrances.
Programs include speakers on subjects of zoning, school problems, voting information and current events. Films on cancer information, Ohio history and vacations have been shown. Tours of Cleveland industries and lectures have been offered. Two annual events are the July picnic and Christmas with children's stories and songs.
Mrs. Elton H. Chamberlin is our present President.
NORDONIA CLUB
This corporation was formed as non-profit, having social and educational purposes.
The first meeting of the Nordonia Club was held at the home of Mrs. Edith S. Carothers on October 3, 1926, who had come as a new resident to the community. A second meeting was held at the home of Mrs. William Lockhart and officers were elected. Mrs. Carothers was the first president. In the beginning the purpose was sociability and the group met at members homes.
In 1931 Mr. William Lockhart offered to give the lot opposite the Northfield-Macedonia High School (now the Junior Hi) on Leonard Avenue, to the Club; provided, that within five years the Nordonia Club would erect a building - one room of which would always be maintained as a library. In order to accept this gift, the Nordonia Club was incorporated on April 19, 1932 as a 'corporation not for profit' having social and educational purposes. Nothing was done about a building within the five year limit.
The seed of the library had been planted. In 1934 the people of the community were asked to donate books to help start the project. Libraries were established in both the High School on Leonard and the Junior High School in Macedonia on Route 631. The work of the libraries had been carried through the years by a relatively few faithful members; however, the entire Club had the responsibility of raising the necessary funds. Mrs. Ray Farr assisted in the early years at the Northfield High School library and in 1937-1938, the year of her Nordonia Club
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presidency, Mrs. Charles M. Fenton assumed charge of that library and served in that capacity until February 1955. It was on February 3, that the Nordonia Club gave the jurisdiction of the library to the High School, with approximately 3,000 volumes.
The Nordonia Club continued it's library at the Junior High School in Macedonia until February, 1960. Approximately 2,000 books were distributed where they were most needed.
As a new project in November, 1954, the members of the Nordonia Club voted to give $200.00 for the Nordonia Club Scholarship, to be awarded to a 1955 Northfield-Macedonia High School graduate chosen by the Superintendent, High School Principal and Faculty. The scholarship has become an annual award and funds for this purpose are raised annually by the Club members in various ways.
Education and service to the community are the continued aims of the Nordonia Club, currently under Mrs. Joseph Novotny as their President.
NORDONIA HILLS ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
Herb Narovec
IM 7-9650
For many years this organization has helped our school athletic program with both time and money.
NORDONIA HILLS PTA
The Northfield- Macedonia combined PTA is divided into three parts;
Northfield Elementary PTA
Mrs. Virgil McIntosh
467-7004
Lee Eaton PTA
Mrs. Evelyn Shipman
467-7371
Combined Junior and Senior High School PTA
3rd Tuesday monthly Mrs. Robert Post
467-7544
NORDONIA HILLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8006 South Bedford Road
Macedonia, Ohio
The first building in Northfield Center used for senior high school classes was the two-story brick building erected in 1871 and destroyed by fire in 1916. Later the present Northfield Elementary Building,
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dedicated in 1917, housed both grade and high school until the present Nordonia Junior High School was erected in 1928. This building then served as the senior high school for Northfield from 1928 and for consolidated Northfield-Macedonia Senior High from 1948 until the fall of 1962.
In September 1962, the senior high moved into the new Nordonia High School Building on South Bedford Road. Because of limited funds, the first story was built to accommodate 800 pupils. There were 826 on opening day. Eight additional classrooms and the auditorium were completed early in 1963. When completed and fully equipped, the total cost of this unusually well designed, most beautiful and most practical building will be approximately $1,650,000 and will accommodate a total enrollment of 1,100 senior high school pupils.
Northfield High School was granted a first grade charter in 1928. Macedonia and Northfield School Systems were consolidated in March of 1948. The combined senior high school enrollment on that date was 173. The present enrollment is 818. Nordonia High School is the only senior high school in Ohio operating without study halls, as such. Class periods are 70 minutes long with a minimum of 25 minutes of supervised study following each recitation period. Each pupil enrolls in six subjects, each of which recites four times per week within the framework of a five period day. William Boliantz then High School Principal and Lee M. Patton then Administrative Head of the local schools, worked out this radical departure from the traditional high school program. The State Department of Education granted a seven year experimental period. We are entering the fourth year of this period.
In the spring of 1957 Nordonia High School was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. This is the highest academic ranking any high school can achieve in the United States.
The new building offers all necessary facilities, equipment and environment for four-year programs in art, drama, home economics, industrial arts, typing, shorthand, secretarial practice, vocal music, instrumental music and music appreciation. A total of 72 different subjects are being offered this school year. Nordonia has long had a chapter of the National Honor Society.
In 1963 the school name was changed to Nordonia Hills High School.
NORDONIA HILLS LIONS CLUB
Mr. Stuart Feils, President
IM 7-7428
Formed December 1963 for the purpose of aiding the blind and restoring sight.
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NORDONIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
73 Leonard Avenue
Northfield, Ohio
This building which served as the Northfield-Macedonia Senior High School until September 1962, now houses grades 7 and 8. The 10 acres of land, upon which the building was built, was purchased from William Lockhart. The building was dedicated on Friday January 4, 1929. The Board of Education consisted of Charles Fenton, President; George E. Etz, Clerk; Mrs. Harriett Zimmerman, A. W. Rice, Ralph Anderson and George Kusta.
The building contains a combined auditorium-gymnasium, home economics and Industrial arts rooms. In 1955 an addition was built, Including new science laboratories, new dressing and shower rooms for boys physical education classes, new and expanded shops and drawing rooms and a library consisting of a "stack" room and a "reading" room.
NORTHFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
Route 82 and Boyden Road
Northfield, Ohio
The Northfield Baptist Church was formed on April 6, 1954 by a merger of two independent Baptist churches. The Village Baptist Church began shortly after World War II. Calvin Ferrell held weekly prayer meetings in the homes of relatives and friends. Later Mr. Ferrell realized the need for a local church building. A new church building was started on Heights Avenue.
After Calvin Ferrell was ordained, the church was formally organized and constituted as an independent Baptist church on April 29, 1951 with thirty-two charter members. Rev. Ferrell served until 1953. Rev. Lynn Rogers was called as Pastor on September 1, 1953.
Meanwhile, late in 1949 the Northfield Center Baptist Church was organized through the efforts of Rev. Harry Hemminger and Mr. C. W Walters, who were not at the time aware of the parallel efforts of Calvin Ferrell. This group too, held cottage prayer meetings in conjunction with Sunday services and in 1951 formally organized their own church. A merger was not contemplated until early in 1954, when it became apparent to the Center Church that they would need a church building. No suitable property was available and early that year, both church boards recommended to their churches that a merger be negotiated.
On July 1, 1954 all services were formally united with Rev. Rogers as Pastor and Rev. Hemminger, Pastor Emeritus. The new church voted to be In fellowship with the General Association of Regular Baptist
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Churches, the American Council of Christian Churches and the Inter-national Council of Christian Churches. During the next two years, the attendance doubled and it become necessary to hold services as of January 1956, at Lee Eaton Primary School.
On January 16, 1957 the congregation voted unanimously to purchase a three acre site at the northwest corner of Boyden Road and Route 82 owned by Mr. Paul Reusch. With the purchase of the new site outside the Village, it became necessary to change the name of the church. On October 9, 1957 the congregation voted to change the name from Village Baptist Church to Northfield Baptist Church.
A ground breaking service was conducted on Sunday, October 13, 1957. A $50,000.00 bond issue financed the new building. The church owns and operates two buses as a convenience to families and children, who need transportation to the Sunday School and worship services. They cover nearly all of "Olde Northfield' on their regular routes. Plans for a second Sunday School unit are now being considered
NORTHFIELD CENTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
The purpose or purposes for which said corporation (not for profit) is formed are: To promote cooperation in all matters of interest to the business people engaged in business in the Township of Northfield Center; and to promote retail selling in said township by advertising and other media; a id to decrease the local risks attendant upon the retail business and generally to promote trade in Northfield Center.
Articles of Incorporation were recorded on Roll B 251 at Frame 1602 of the Records of Incorporation and Miscellaneous Filings on the 9th day of March, 1962, in the office of Ted W. Brown, Secretary of State at Columbus, Ohio.
The following persons served said corporation as Trustees until the first annual meeting was called to elect Trustees:
Marvin Sommer 9279 Akron-Cleveland Rd. Northfield, 0.
Leonard Early 7904 Vesta Avenue Northfield, 0.
Glenn Beers 363 West Highland Rd. Northfield, 0.
W.Eugene McIntyre9403 Akron-Cleveland Rd. Northfield, 0
Raymond E. Emigh 245 North Main Street Hudson, 0.
(Western Reserve Telephone Company)
The first annual meeting was called May 24, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. A Board of Trustees of nine were elected; five for a 2 year term and four for a 1 year term.
The 2 year term Trustees are: Glenn Beers, Marvin Sommer, Leonard Early, Gene McIntyre and Raymond Emigh. The 1 year term Trustees are Jean Ames, LaVerne Kapela, Helen Srodek and Elva Post.
The following were the first officers of the Association. Marvin Sommer, President; Leonard Early, Vice President; Elva Post, Secretary and Glenn Beers. Treasurer.
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NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9370 Akron-Cleveland Road
Northfield, Ohio
The first building in Northfield used for both the high school and grades was a two-story brick building. It was erected in 1871 south of the Greve Chevrolet Agency and destroyed by fire in November, 1916. In the interim, between its burning and the erection of a new building, all classes met in the basement of the Northfield Center Town Hall. Charles Calkins was the principal.
The present main building was erected to house both grade and high school classes. The Board of Education was severely criticized for constructing so large a building with two classrooms not needed at that time. Before the school on Leonard Avenue was built, a double portable building became necessary.
Dedication of the building took place November 23, 1917.
An additional six classrooms were constructed in 1959. Bids were opened on December 20, 1962 for another addition of 12 classrooms, a multi-purpose room and a kitchen.
This school can be reached by telephoning 467-7195 or 467-7196.
NORTHFIELD- MACEDONIA CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The Northfield-Macedonia Cemetery Association was started in 1894, with the object of improving the cemetery. Mrs. George Bliss was the first President, and Mary Darling the first Secretary.
The first settler of Northfield Township was Isaac Bacon, who came here from Massachusetts in April, 1807. His brother-in-law, Jeremiah Cranmer and family were the next to come in June, 1810. About 1838 a little child of the Cranmers, died and was buried where our Cemetery is now located. This plot of ground contained at that time about one and one-half acres and was given the name of Chestnut Hills Cemetery. For the lack of care, it became an overgrown patch of brush and weeds. There were few roads or trails at this time; consequently there were burial places at Brandywine, Little York and one at the crossroads west of Northfield. Early burials were also made on the Methodist Church lot and private lots on farms. In the fall of 1894, a meeting of the citizens was called in the Town Hall to discuss the matter of forming an association for the improvement of the cemetery. Officers were elected and later that year a meeting was called in the Town Hall to complete the organization and to plan ways and means. At this meeting, sixteen women were enrolled as members and each paid a fee of 25 cents.
In 1913 the Association was incorporated in order to assume the responsibility for money entrusted to them for the use of cemetery
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improvements. An additional four acres was purchased prior to 1910 and about 1919, the balance of the present plot was bought from Mrs. Martha Graham. The cemetery now contains about thirteen and one-half acres.
The large entrance gate is a replica of one of the gates at Arlington National Cemetery and was a gift from Mrs. Bishop. About 1919, the name was changed from Chestnut Hills Cemetery to Northfield-Macedonia Cemetery.
Mrs. Carl Oldrin is now their President
NORTHFIELD MEN'S CLUB
The Northfield Men's Club had its beginning as the Northfield Lion1s Club. The Lion's Club was formed in 1938 with approximately 25 members.
In the spring of 1941, by unanimous vote of the members, it was decided to withdraw from the Lion's organization, but to continue to meet as a group. The newly elected officers of the now disbanded Lion's Club, M. E. Meeker, President; and Franklin Hawks, Secretary-Treasurer, became the first officers of the new organization known as the Northfield Men's Club.
The Northfield Men's Club meets the 4th Monday night of each month, except during June, July and August. Membership is open to any male resident of the political communities included in the Northfield- Macedonia School District. The club is non-political and non-sectarian and is proud to be of service to the community in projects such as the following, to mention a few: the Athletic Banquet for High School Athletic group; co-sponsored with P.T.A., the Christmas party for pre-school and school children; participation in community fund raising activities; sponsoring United Fund Solicitation Campaign; assisting needy families in cases of adversity; contributing to the Community Library Project and a High School Scholarship.
The present officers are Charles H. Daum, President, Eugene Motika, Vice President; Paul Fike, Treasurer and Clint Rollin, Secretary.
NORTHFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (UNITED)
Rt. 82 and S. Boyden Road, Northfield
During early years, families met in homes and log school-houses, to hold church services. The Methodists were served by circuit riders and the Presbyterian-Congregational groups by ministers and students from Hudson. The Methodist-Episcopal Church was organized in 1831. The Associate Presbyterian Church was organized in 1833 and a Congregational-Presbyterian church also in 1833, as a mission church of
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the Connecticut Congregational-Presbyterian Missionary Society. In 1858 the Associate Presbyterian Church became the Northfield United Presbyterian Church, as a result of a national merger and continued under that name for 98 years.
The various congregations each acquired land for their churches. In 1837 the Presbyterians bought a plot of ground on the northwest corner of the public square, the same year the Associate Presbyterians bought land a quarter mile north of the square and in 1847 the Methodists bought on Brandywine Road, where the home of the Fell brothers was built and presently occupied by the Martin Herberholz family. The buildings erected on these sites were similar in design. The U.P. church built in 1837, cost about $1,000 and was later sold at auction and moved to the business center near the square, where it was used as a cheese factory and warehouse. The larger church which replaced it in 1871 burned in 1889 and was again replaced in 1890 by the church which was razed in early 1964 to give space for the new Community Library. The Methodist church was torn down in 1921. The Presbyterian church, formerly on the square was presumably built in the 1840's and was one of the oldest Presbyterian church buildings in Northeastern Ohio.
In 1915 the Methodist and Presbyterian churches united to become the Northfield Federated Church. After a separate existence of 83 years, the two congregations remained federated for 38 years. Then In 1953 the Federated Church became the Northfield Park Presbyterian Church -taking its name from its location. Finally in 1956 the United Presbyterian and the Park Presbyterian churches merged and became the Northfield Presbyterian Church (United).
During 132 years since 1831, nine different church organizations, representing five Protestant denominations, have struggled, flourished and then merged.
A Christian Education building for the new church was erected at Route 82 and South Boyden Road in 1960. The old Park Church has been moved to a position adjacent to the new building. The present membership of the church is over 700 people and Lawrence A. Glassco is the minister.
NORTHFIELD VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, POST 6768
The Northfield Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6768, organized by Fred Marila, was installed on April 28, 1946. Charter Members were: Robert E Boley, Donald P. Burns, John Buss, Steve Cigan, Harold Cropper, Francis J. Grady, John J Grady, Benjamin Green, Walter
E. Scott, Stanley Dranek, Peter Lukas, Jr., Wesley Visker, Glenn E.
Griffith, George Mellalieu, James Mathews, Floyd V. McRitchie, Maurice
E Horsfall, William H. Horsfall, Joseph Karasek, Roy E. King, Melvin
Klein, George J. Miklos, Narciso A. Milani, Richard S Proe, Howard
A. Walsh. Lewyn H. Green, Lawrence D. Meddles, Joseph Tigyer,
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Samuel H. Horsfall, George W. Balogh, Richard L. Bonath, John E.Collin, Theodore J Balint, Ebbert B. Boley, Dennis Richardson, Edward Riley, Albert Griffith, Joseph Horsfall, Kobert Krueger and Fred. C. Morrell.
The VFW Post purchased 5.2 acres on the Akron-Cleveland Road in 1953.
They hold their meetings the first and third Monday of each month at the Post Home.
The first part of the Post Home was completed in 1956. A meeting hall and dance hall were added in 1958. A huge 130 by 28 picnic area shelter was added to the picnic area in 1960.
Four hospital beds, four wheel chairs, a portable oxygen tent, crutches and walkers are available, at no charge, to any citizen residing in the Northfield-Macedonia school area.
The VFW sponsors Teener Baseball, Junior Bowling, Marble Tournaments for our youth and has charge of the Decoration Day Parade and program at the Cemetery.
The present Commander is Varnard Griffith
NORTHFIELD VILLAGE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN MISSION
Northfield
In 1923, under the pastor of the Northfield United Presbyterian Church, Rev. John J. Ross, mission work was begun in Northfield Village. Worship services were held in a barn, until with the aid of the American Board of Missions and local labor, a building was erected. A Bible School was started in April 1924 and at present has 110 members. A Mary-Martha Missionary Society, which had its beginning before 1926, continues to hold meetings for the church women.
The preaching was maintained by Northfield pastors, under the direction of the Northfield Session. In 1955 it was no longer possible for the work to be supervised by the Northfield Church. Presbytery placed the Mission under the care of the Goodyear Heights United Presbyterian Church of Akron. With their generous aid, many improvements have been made to the building.
From January 1, 1956 until July 1960, Thomas Wilcox of the Goodyear Heights United Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Akron Bible College, served the mission as lay preacher.
For the next one and one half years, the mission was under the care of Cleveland Presbytery and was served by Seminary students from Pittsburgh Seminary and ministers from the Akron-Cleveland area. Since January 15, 1962 a Christian Education Director sent by the Ohio Synod, is helping with the work in the Presbyterian Church at Northfield Center and the United Presbyterian mission at the Village. Lay preachers from the elders of the Presbyterian Church and others are conducting services at the Village Mission.
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NORTH-SUMMIT HOMEMAKERS
The North-Summit Homemakers meet on the last Tuesday of each month for an all day meeting at the Macedonia Town Hall, to learn to improve their homemaking task, or themselves and to do co~operative extension work in Home Economics with the aid of Ohio State University, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Summit County Cooperating.
After several women had attended county-wide classes, a letter was sent to the extension service office in Cuyahoga Falls, requesting an organized group in Macedonia. In March of 1955, a class in "Selecting and Care of Fabrics" was taught by Mrs. Henry Geihle, Summit County Demonstration agent and Miss Abigail Dickerson, associate agent. Thirty-eight homemakers and eighteen high school "future homemakers" attended. An election of officers was held with the following results:
President and Home Council Representative, Mrs. J. Edward Williamson; Vice President and Representative, Mrs. John A. Beno; Secretary, Mrs. Elmer Waller; Treasurer, Mrs. John Robinson.
Classes are taught by the home agent, a specialist from Ohio University or by members who have taken the leader training course in the subject that she teaches. So far classes have been offered in flower arrangement, candle making, canning, cotton dressmaking, tailoring, fancy pastries, basketry, yeast doughs, broiler meals, good grooming, furniture refinishing, glove making, aluminum trays etched and hammered, purse making, selecting, care and cooking of meat, consumer food marketing, sewing machine attachments, hooked rugs, furniture arrangement, textile painting, color in the home, money management and many others.
Annual county-wide events are: Achievement Day, Women's Camp, Christmas Open House, Tours and Homemakers Short Course at Ohio State University.
Council Representatives attend meetings the second Tuesday of the month in the Post Office Building in Cuyahoga Falls. Mrs. Joseph Pepp is currently President.
NORTH SUMMIT LAPIDARY CLUB
A gem cutting club - - the association of kindred souls in learning how to cut and polish our own gem stones.
Our first meeting date was May 17, 1961. Local newspapers ran ads asking all peoples interested in rocks and gems to come and see our rocks and cutting equipment. We have no dues, no officers and no business meetings. All monies earned go into new equipment and gem stones. Our members come from Brecksville, Chagrin Falls, Shaker Heights, Parma, Bedford, Maple Heights and Hudson
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We encourage interest in the beauty of a polished gemstone - - to wear or just to admire in a collection. We meet every Friday evening at 783 West Highland Road, Northfield, Ohio.
NORTH SUMMIT WOMAN'S CLUB
The aim of the Club is to aid in the cultural, economic and social advancement of our community; to participate in philanthropic and welfare work; and to strive to improve ourselves as well as our community.
This Club was organized in July 1960 by Mrs. William Harris and 27 other women. It is affiliated with the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs, as of September 1960 and also with the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Washington, D.C., as of the same year.
Among many small activities for the benefit of members and the community, they have presented three musical shows for the benefit of the Northfield Library.
Currently their President is Mrs. Dan R, Kirkpatrick and Corresponding Secretary is Mrs. William Richardson.
NORTH SUMMIT WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB
The purpose of the club is to become informed on public issues, government functions, to support ~he Democratic platform, to help enact its program by informing the public and supporting qualified candidates.
It was organized in June 1961, with representatives from Reminderville, Twinsburg, Hudson, Macedonia, Northfield Center and Sagamore Hills meeting at the home of Gertrude Johnson, Twinsburg attorney.
This club has had as speakers Senator Ocasek and Sheriff Robert Campbell. Dues are one dollar and all women interested in the Democratic Party who live in northern Summit County are invited to join.
Call HA 5-7541 for information.
NORTHWESTERN COUNCIL NO.342, DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA
On April 20, 1938 Northwestern Council No. 342 was instituted with 27 charter members: Isabel Anderson, Fannie Boulton, Eva Gleason, Aida Wright, Edith Matz, Bernice Hardesty, Mable Hyde, Matilda Graham, Margaret Riddle, Fern Ozmun, Isabel Feller, Florence Wilkinson,
Martha Grimm, Ruth Veale, Mable Boulton, Mary Woods, Helen Siedel, Hazel Smith, Florence Mandusky, Elizabeth Hale, Lorraine McElroy, Ruth
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Taylor, Clara Sommer, Minna Stead, Marie Sherrill, Barbara Kolodgy and Ann Burgenson.
On various occasions, our council has presented flags to each of our five school buildings, the marching band, the Rainbow Girls, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. We deem it an honor and privilege to present flags and/or Bibles at any time wherever they are needed and wanted. At times of sorrow, hardship or disaster to families in our community, the council has given a helping hand in various ways.
Their purpose is to advance the interest of the Bible, the Flag and the Public Schools. They meet the second and fourth Tuesday evening of each month at the Northfield Center Town Hall. There are now 128 members.
The Past Councilors Club now have 85 members. They meet the third Monday evening at the First Federal Savings and Loan social room.
ORDER OF RAINBOW FOR GIRLS, SUMMIT ASSEMBLY #94
Twinsburg, Ohio
Sponsored by Summit Chapter Order of Eastern Star #512
Rainbow is an order for teen age girls from the age of 12 thru 19 years of age. When they become 20 or marry, they are known as majority members and can no longer be active in officers stations. Summit Assembly No. 94 was instituted January 19, 1952 at Northfield, Ohio and received their charter in November 1952. Seventy-five girls are charter members, and were initiated under the leadership of Florence Orpin, who was the District Deputy and George N. Clark, who was the Supreme Deputy for Ohio at that time.
The first officers of Summit Assembly #94 were Kay Okley, Worthy Advisor; Janet Robinson, Worthy Associate Advisor; Mary Lou Bell, Charity; Mary Lou Grimm, Hope; Carol Wood, Faith; and Drucy Wait, Mother Advisor. In 1958, upon completion of the Masonic Temple in Twinsburg, the girls moved their meetings to Twinsburg in the Temple, holding them on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. An Advisory Board consisting of Eastern Stars and Masons meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month to assist the Mother Advisor concerning the girls activities.
George Pynchon of Northfield, was the organizer of Summit Assembly and to the girls he was known as Dad Pynchon for the wonderful assistance he gave them for many years.
The girls ultimate goal in Rainbow before reaching majority, is to receive their "Grand Cross of Color" degree, which denotes outstanding work in the Order of Rainbow for Girls. Summit Assembly takes an active part In the service field of the community.
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ST. BARNABAS CHURCH
Archbishop Hoban purchased property in Northfield Center in 1952.
On June 11th, 1956, the new parish of St. Barnabas was canonically erected. Father Bernard Decrane was appointed the first pastor.
After a thorough study of the area, it was decided to erect a temporary church with a seating capacity of 600. This was to be but so that it could be converted into six classrooms when the large permanent church was needed.
An eight classroom school was to be ready by September) 1957. To provide for expansion, it was decided to erect the one story building with stair wells and a foundation capable of adding another story.
The19 acres of Church property are apart of the 158 acres secured in 1824 as a King James grant by Daniel Stanley. Historical records show that the ~rst thing erected on this property was a log cabin which contained a chimney made of stone found on the land. This chimney still stands. It has been converted into a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. The first religious services held in this area were held in this log cabin by a circuit preacher.
The Northfield-Macedonia School Board graciously permitted use of _the Northfield High School Auditorium for services, until our basement Church was ready. We were able to use our own building for Christmas -services.
STATE ROAD FARM WOMAN'S CLUB
This Club was organized in June 1919, at a time when there was no electricity, no paved roads and little modern plumbing, by a group of farm women to teach home making, according to projects sent by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Extension Department of Columbus. Meetings were held at homes. Travel was by horse and buggy or by walking. Dues were 5 cents a month.
Meetings are now in the Village Hall at Boston Heights on the second Thursday of each month. Dues are now 10~ a month. All extension work is free and in case materials are used, each one pays for their own. Members attend council meetings held in the Home Demonstration Agent's office in Cuyahoga Falls. They also attend State meetings in Columbus. This is a unit of the U.S. Council and the Country Women of the World
Members come from Warren, Bristolville, Cuyahoga Falls, Everett, Peninsula, Hudson, Northfield, Macedonia and Boston Heights.
Projects have been: (1) Home Nursing; (2) A study of food values, canning, freezing, storage and diets; (3) A study of fabrics, cloth and the making of dresses, suits, hats and coats; (4) Other projects have been instruction in gardening, laundry, soap making, upholstery, wood
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refinishing, rug making, basket making, artificial flowers and home crafts in general.
Historian of the club is Mrs. Arthur E. Smith, 437 East Streetsboro Road, Hudson, Ohio whose telephone number is 653-8943.
SUMMIT VALLEY COUNCIL
Mrs. Rhea Panovich, Pres HA 5-7087
The Camp Fire girls organization, started here about 12 years ago and has recently been renamed the "Summit Valley Council". Approximately 370 girls from Northfield, Macedonia and Sagamore Hills belong to this organization, which operates with the help of about forty ladies from this area.
TEEN TOWN
Teen Town was organized in September, 1957 by Mr. and Mrs. Don Huntington, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rader and Mr and Mrs. Robert Payne for the purpose of giving the teenagers a recreational Saturday night of dancing and parties.
Teen Town usually opens in September of each year with a hay ride and closes in May for the summer.
UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
9458 Akron-Cleveland Road
Northfield Center, Ohio
The United Pentecostal Church of Northfield Center held its first meeting Sunday April 16, 1961. There were 13 present in Sunday School. The Pastor, Rev. Karl Schnabel, previously pastored in Bedford, Ohio.
The Church is affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church Inc., with international headquarters at St. Louis, Missouri.
Rev. Schnabel resides at 23851 Columbus Road, Bedford. His telephone number is BE 2-1759.
VFW AUXILIARY
Mrs. Christy (Virginia) Nielsen 467-6260
The VFW meets on the second Monday and third Thursday monthly at the VFW hall, 6768 Akron-Cleveland Road, Northfield, Ohio.
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WELCOMAIRES
The Welcomaires was formed with the idea of promoting social and flying activities among those who have an interest in flying, especially at Welcome Airport. The Club has forty-five members and their childred and grandchildren. There is a clubhouse to be used as a lounge and meeting place for the club members where they can plan and carry out their social functions.
WELCOME WAGON CLUB
Welcome Wagon is a unique organization whose business is a service to the community. It is sponsored by the local civic minded merchants. Welcome Wagon was brought to the Northfield area in June, 1955, by Mrs. Lester Elgin.
The Welcome Wagon Club was formed in March, 1956. Anyone living in the area who has been a recipient of a Welcome Wagon call is eligible for membership. The Club holds its general meetings once a month in the Presbyterian Christian Education Building (Route #82 and Boyden Road) In Northfield Center, on the second Thursday. A speaker or participation program is provided. The group is divided into interest groups as bridge playing, crafts, gardening, etc. The Club sponsors a twelve tEam bowling league, a Bridge-Rama and a Pinochle Round Robin.
The present officers are; President, Mrs. Lenore Winslow; Vice President, Mrs. G. F. Wildenman; Mrs. Agnes Pavelko; and Mrs. J. J. Lukas.
WEST END WOMAN'S CLUB
The purpose of the West End Woman's Club is rest and relaxation. The Club was organized in 1946 as a social group strictly as a gettogether for the women of the neighborhood. There are no officers except for one person who cares for the finances. There are about twenty-five members.
WOMEN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION (W.B. A.)
This is an Insurance organization having a protection plan and serves all over the United States and Canada.
$70,000,000.00 are in reserve to cover any policy when needed. Interest is paid on all money. The organization is 75 years old. Men, women and children are welcome. It is the only insurance company that offers protection along with sociability. This organization is
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known as Boston Heights Review #6. It was started January 1961 and has 14 charter members, 70 members in all.
The members meet in homes every fourth Wednesday of the month. They send gifts to the ill, flowers to their deceased and give a helping hand when needed.
The Home office is in Port Huron, Michigan.
THE WOMEN'S CLUB,
NORTHFIELD VILLAGE
In the fall of 1935, after the reorganization of old Northfield Township, twelve women gathered in the Village Town Hall and elected Mrs. Adelaine Andexter as the first President of the Women's Club, for the purpose of service to the Village of Northfield. The ladies of the Club recruited the merchants to sell food and clothing at cost, to be redistributed to those in want. Money for these purchases was obtained by donations and fund raising parties. They erected and maintained an Honor Roll for Servicemen. A Christmas and Easter remembrance to each Village Serviceman was a war service.
The club became listed as a Chartered Non-Profit Organization in May, 1951. Since then the Town Hall kitchen, banquet tables and chairs and drapes for the windows were purchased and installed. Annual Halloween parties for children of the Village continued from 1951 to 1960. They have supported community playgrounds, the library, the firemen's carnivals, Hawthornden Hospital, the Cancer Society, the Children's Hospital and many other charities during 27 years of service.
All women who wish to help in civic work for Northfield Village are welcome at the Town Hall, for meetings the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 P.M. Their President is Mrs. G. W. Horvath and the Secretary is Mrs. Getings.
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ACADEMY BOARDING KENNELS
517 Highland Road: Northfield, Ohio. IM 7-5522
Boarding of dogs and pets; also veterinary work.
ACADIA FARMS
Boyden Road and Rt. 631: Northfield, Ohio. IM 7-4613
Acadia Farms is the historic 800 acre property of Cyrus Eaton, Chairman of the Board of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co. It is made up of a dozen farmlands, the first of which Mr. Eaton acquired in 1912 from 35 heirs of John Wilson. a Connecticut farmer who moved to the Western Reserve and built a white frame farm house. Two other historic farmhouses have been acquired during the past 50 years, Arrow Cottage, named for the Indian arrowheads found there, where Cyrus Eaton Jr. lives, and the Bacon house on Rt. 631.
Since 1912 Acadia has been a working farm. Its two main interests are thoroughbred beef cattle and thoroughbred horses. Currently in the big white barns on Rt. 631 there are 275 Shorthorns.
Conservation practices include contouring, terracing, liming, fertilizing, pasture mowing and crop rotation. Up-to-date facilities include efficient buildings, paddocks and live stock equipment. The manager of the Shorthorn farm is Mr. Don Hutzel who came to Acadia in 1958. He is married to the former Ann Mishler, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Mishler, whose farm ad1oins Acadia.
Acadia is Northern Ohio's largest farming establishment and its registered Shorthorn cattle are famous in the show and sales rings of both United States and Canada.
The first big thoroughbred horse venture in Ohio began last year with nine thoroughbred brood mares at the stables on the Home Farm between Route 8 and county Route 16. Acadia has one horse on the track this summer, another will be ready next summer, and many more when the first crop turns two years aid.
A.C.E. FREIGHT, INC.
210 Twinsburg Road: Northfield, Ohio. 467-8161
This firm is an interstate commerce carrier operating between the central states of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, and the New England states. It has been in business for about 33 years and is doing over a million a month in freight charges and employing about 900 people.
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ACME WINDOW CLEANING CO. 8285 S. Bedford Rd. or
P.O. Box 731, Cleveland 22, Ohio. IM 7-7748
Window cleaning, Storm windows removed, Gutters cleaned, General housecleaning, Wall washing, Wallpaper cleaning.
Has been in business since 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio and is owned and operated by Herbert Saxton. Completely covered by Liability Insurance and Industrial Commission of Ohio.
AEROLITE OF CLEVELAND
(Division of the Hutch Mfg. Company)
10333 Cleveland-Northfield Rd. Northfield Square Shopping Plaza Northfield Village, Ohio. IM 7-7922
Manufacturing and Sales of *AEROLITE Storm Windows and Doors of Aluminum, and allied building products. * Reg. T.M. The Hutch Manufacturing Company was formed February 1949 by John D., Thomas E. and Paul C. Hutch primarily as a manufacturer of aluminum storm windows and doors. In 1952 a division known as Aerolite Extrusion Company was formed to provide the parent company and other companies of similar types with extruded sections. Sales offices and dealers are supplied in twenty-two (22) states.
William A. KrulI, Sales Manager
ALL SAINTS CEMETERY, INC.
8632 Brandywine Rd. IM 7-7951
Operated by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to serve the northern part of Summit and southern part of Cuyahoga Counties. It was dedicated on August 16th, 1964.
AL'S ELECTRIC SERVICE
484 Carlin Road Sagamore Hills, IM 7-8153
Ohio Serving this community motors for exhaust fans, for 6 years. Sales and service of electric pump motor's, blowers, etc.
ANDERSON, EDWARD, TREE SURGEON
8281 Akron-Cleveland Road. IM 7-4764
Edward Anderson started in the tree surgery business in Cleve-
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land, Ohio, in 1921. He moved to North field in 1925 and has practiced in this area continuously since That date, treating and planting trees in this and neighboring communities. Large historic trees have been treated and saved by him, several of which are located on the old Indian Trail between Fort Pitt and San-dusky. Some trees in this area were treated by performing major operations as far back as 1925 and 1926, and are standing today in excellent condition.
ASSMUS, LOUIS A., REALTOR
Center Bldg. 46 W. Aurora Rd.
P.O. Box 155; Northfield, Ohio IM 7-7675
Real estate and Insurance Broker. Moved to 11325 Valley View Rd., Sagamore Hills, February 1937. Served as Justice of the Peace until June )957 when said office was abolished in Ohio. Re-elected to School Board for another four year term in 1959. Currently serving on the Citizens Committee of Sagamore Hills Children's Psychiatric Hospital and on the Sagamore Hills Zoning Boo~. Started Insurance and Real Estate business about 1947. In 1958 purchased the old Woods building at 46 West Aurora Rd. (S.R. 82), which was completely renovated and converted into an office building, the first of this kind in the area. Opened for business in September of 1959. It is occupied by Assmus Realty and other tenants.
ATKINS, DR. DAVID T., DENTIST
615 Ledge Rd.
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-5090
Graduate School of Dentistry, 1960. Interned at Crile Veteran's
Administration Hospital, 1960-61. Moved to Macedonia, Ohio,
March 1961. Began practice at corner of Bedford and Ledge Roads,
September, 1961.
BALDWIN PRINTERS
10574 Valley View Rd.
Northfield, Ohio. IM 7-6278
Mr. Harold Baldwin started his printing business ten years ago in the basement of his home with a small printing press and a few cases of type; operating it in his spare time. Six years ago he took over Quality Printers, moving all the equipment to his home
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where he has his shop. His business gradually grew until it is - a full time job. His work consists of all kinds of job and commercial printing.
BEAN AND SON
1205 E. Aurora Rd.
Northfield, Ohio. IM 7-8733
Water-well Drilling, Repair and Installation of pumps. Floyd H.
Bean, a son, is the present owner. Henry Bean, the father and
former owner, retired in January 1961 and moved to a farm near
Whipple, Ohio.
BEAUTY IN THE GLENN
144 Sagamore Road
(Bedford, Ohio - Mail address) IM 7-7365
Situated in Northfield Village.
Permanent waving, hair cutting and styling.
BEEHIVE RESTAURANT
9306 Akron-Cleveland Road
Northfield, Ohio. IM 7-8810
This restaurant was organized by Burr and Ann Burns on December 1, 1946. It was a very small restaurant with only two tables and five stools. It was remodeled every year for three years and finally emerged with a full scale remodeling in 1949. This boosted the seating capacity to four booths, nine stools and five tables. A continued growth necessitated even greater expansion in 1955. A dining room was added in the room once occupied as a lawyer's office. A new kitchen and new equipment for food preparation and dish washing was added, as was a large walk-in cooler and new refrigeration equipment.
"After 17 years in business we feel we are a real part of the lives of a good many people, who depend upon us for their daily food. We hold very high standards of quality in all our f0od and try to give the best possible service at all times. The refreshing and relaxing atmosphere of our dining room gives all families in this area a place for "dining out" at prices they can afford to pay.
We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 daily."
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BEERS INSURANCE AGENCY
9403 Akron-Cleveland Rd.
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-7175
The Beers Insurance Agency1 established in 1926, is the oldest insurance agency in the community. It represents the Hartford Fire Insurance Co., Travelers Fire Insurance Co., Travelers Indemnity Co., Travelers Life Insurance Co., Ohio Casualty Insurance Co., Ohio Life Insurance Co., Royal Fire Insurance Co., Royal Indemnity Co., and the General American Life Insurance Co. The Agency was established in 1926 by Lee Beers, but after a training period at the Hartford School of Insurance in Hartford, Conn.1 Glen L Beers assumed active management in 1948 and presently has his office in the Regauer Block in North field Center. Their slogan. "Insure today - be sure tomorrow" tells only a part of the service rendered, as every type of insurance is offered.
BICKER BROS.
11696 Valley View Road
Sagamore Hills, Ohio IM 7-5677
Experienced heating and metal work.
BLUE TOP CAB
10292 Northfield Rd.
Northfield1 Ohio. 467-8666
Blue Top Cab got its start as the result of a suggestion by two neighbors of Mr. Charles A. Lavey. With $1,350.00 cash and $116.00 a month Social Security as working capital, a suitable car was purchased. Insurance procured (Liability for passengers only) and a circular was handed to approximately 1000 people telling them we were beginning 24 hour cab service in the surrounding area May 15, 1961.
We haul sick children home from school, sick people to and from hospitals, people to and from work, deliver flowers and packages and once almost delivered a baby.
BLUE WILLOW LOUNGE
818 E. Aurora Road
Macedonia, Ohio IM 7-9569
Cocktail lounge and restaurant.
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BRANDYWINE TAVERN
8525 Akron-Cleveland Road
Northfield, Ohio. IM 7-8826
Dancing Friday and Saturday evenings.
CARL'S GULF SERVICE
865 E. Aurora Rood
Macedonia, Ohio. IM 7-8876
General repairing, gas station supplies and service. 24 hour
towing service.
W. C. CARTWRIGHT INSURANCE AGENCY
9504 Akron-Cleveland Road
Northfield, Ohio. IM 7-5119
Mr. Cartwright started selling insurance with the Quaker City Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia in 1955. In October 1956, he opened his own agency as a General Agent covering casualty, fire, multiple line and' life. As the agency grew and prospered, he added additional companies to broaden his scope of coverage. In May of 1962, he purchased the J. Gordon Boggs Agency of Barberton, Ohio, which is incorporated in his present business.
In January of 1963, he merged with the Louis A. Assmus Agency of North field, Ohio, which now gives him complete coverages in all lines and which enables the agency to cover business, commercial and individual accounts in their entirety. His business is now located in his home at the above address.
CATALANO SOHIO SERVICE
70 W. Aurora Road
Northfield Center, Ohio. IM 7-8874
34 years general mechanical experience. Automotive supplies.
CENTER BARBER SHOP
9549 Brandywine Road
Northfield, Ohio
All types of barbering.
CENTER T. V. & APPLIANCE SERVICE
9633 Akron-Cleveland Rd.
Northfield, Ohio 467-7524
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Service and repair on all makes and models of T.V., Radio, Washcr5, Dryers, Ranges, Dishwashers, anai small Appliances. Started business April 6, 1962.
T.V. Technician --Bob Adams Applianced - Sam Kline
CENTRAL MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
9400 Valley View Road
Macedonia, Ohio 467-8111
Plastic processing and fabricating.
CONCRETE FINISHING CO.
8961 Lowell Lane
North~ield, Ohio IM 7-5422
9 years experience building patios, foundations, basements, driveways, etc. "An ything in Concrete'1
CONTROL DATA CORP.
46 W. Aurora Road
Northfield, Ohio 467-8141
Manufacture and sale of computers and related equipment
D&B CONSTRUCTION CO. 7861 Stoneridge Drive
Macedonia, Ohio IM 7-7739
Concrete floors, walks, driveways, and many other types of concrete construction. Business began in September of 1960 with employees doing small housing projects and concrete work for private individuals. Two years later in the summer of 1963 the business had 9 employees and had branched out into Commercial, Industrial and city work, streets, city sidewalks, etc.
D & P GULF
8498 Akron-Cleveland Road
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-8833
Body work, repairs and road service. (Formerly D & B Gulf)
DAIRY ISLE
95 E. Aurora Road
Northfield, Ohio. IM 7-7178
8 Years serving Dairy Isle products. Owned and managed by Nelle and Harlan Slife.
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DELTA RECORDS OF OHIO 1566 Bruce Road
Macedonia, Ohio IM 7-7017
Custom Phonograph record production, tape recording, etc. Primarily for schools, churches and organizations.
DINNER BUCKET GULF
81 East Aurora Road
Northfield, Ohio. IM 7-5415
United Delco trained carburetor tune-up specialists. Wheel alignment -- towing -- general repair. U-Haul trailers rentals, one way or local.
DINNER BUCKET RESTAURANT
63 East Aurora Road
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-8811
Home cooked meals.
"Service when you can get it -- - and you can get it.'1
DINO'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
683 E. Aurora Road
Macedonia, Ohio. 467-8854
Open in June 1963. Specializing in good food. 3 meals a day.
Special rooms for parties. Dinners may be served with mixed drinks
or cocktails. Ample private parking for patrons.
EARLY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
7904 Vesta Ave.
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-7979
General Building Contractor specializing in Custom Built Homes.
Incorporated in 1959 ... previously doing business as Leonard
Early .-. Builder. He has been in business since 1951, same
address. Built Christian Education Building for the North field
Park Presbyterian Church.
ECLIPSE TOOL & MFG. CO., INC. 10448 Northfield Road
Northfield, Ohio
IM 7-7270
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The Eclipse Tool & Mfg. Co.,was incorporated in 1947 and is currently engaged in general machining. The company also pioneered in the post-war era in the manufacturing and distribution of the then widely marketed Eclipse Jacks. It has been in its present location since 1950.
EDNA MAE'S BEAUTY SHOP 269 E. Aurora Road
Northfield, Ohio
IM 7-7398
A personal service to Milady's beauty needs. This shop opened in February 1954 an Macedonia, remaining there for two years, after which it moved to the present location in North field.
EIGHTY FOUR LUMBER CO.
661 E. Highland Road
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-8485
Cash and carry lumber, plaster board, aluminum and wood windows1
aluminum siding, doors, roofing and plywood.
82 & 8 TAVERN
13 Aurora Road
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-8813
We serve food and drink.
Ernie Lane owned the business in 1932, at which time it was a candy store and ticket station for the Interurban line. He later added beer. In 1935 Harold Taylor bought the store and added liquor. He named it the 82 & 8 Tavern. In 1944 Mr. Taylor sold the business to Louis Yerse.
M. F. FAWCETT CO.
8376 Summer Road
Macedonia, Ohio IM 7-7342
Manufacturers of air operated paint and chemical mixers since 1954.
These specialty products are used in laboratories all over the
world.
FELL LAKE PARK
At junction of Route 8ond Cleveland-Akron Road
Northfield Village, Ohio
Fell Lake Park, as it is known today, was the old estate of the
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Fell Brothers. The family: Jesse, Clark, Ed, and Grace Adams, were born and raised on the property some 80 years ago. The Fell brothers, until the middle twenties, farmed the fifty-seven acres of land, making regular trips to the Ne~ burgh markets outside of Cleveland selling potatoes and corn. Part of the original farm is still intact. The old born, well over a hundred years old is yet giving service. The original house has since burned down. In the late 1920's, the Fell brothers changed their estate into a recreational area. creating on their property a beautiful, seven acre, spring-fed lake. They cleared and leveled the farmland into fifty acres of picnic grounds 'amongst the hills. The Fell brothers 501d their property in 1944 to Frank, Ste lb and Catherine Perko. Many improvements have been made over a period of years, but the Park still retains its pristine charm.
FIRESTONE STORES
Akron-Cleveland Road (Plaza)
Northfield, Ohio
Firestone tires -- home & auto
end work -- PhiIco appliances.
supplies -- brake and front end
467-8131
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN
10300 Akron-Cleveland Road IM 7-7927 Northfield, Ohio
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland, the first federal chartered Savings and Loan in Ohio, was organized in the year 1933 with the prime purpose of service to the community and their citizens. It was and still is the founders' thought that by promoting thrift in the family and providing them with mortgage money for home ownership, a more stable family would evolve. The First Federal's Main Office at 5733 Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio was followed by its first branch in Maple Heights when it was ascertained that the natural movement of the customers was to the southeast section of Greater Cleveland. On January 13, 1961, in response to the many First Federal customers who had migrated even farther south to the North field area, First Federal established its third office at 10300 North field Road, North field, Ohio
The directors, in keeping with the First Federal policy of service to the public, provided a Community Room for the use of any and all civic organizations.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AKRON
Macedonia-Northfield Office
Northfield, Ohio. 467-7127
On January 17, 1923, a bank to be known as the Macedonia-North-field Banking Company was incorporated for the purpose of con ducting a commercial and saving bank exercising all the powers permitted a corporation engaging in such business and doing all things necessary and incidental thereto. On January 5, 1924, the bank opened for business in quarters formerly occupied by the Joslyn Manufacturing Co. The first officers were: George T. Bishop, President; W.H. Chamberlin and Isaac McConnell, Vice Presidents; Frank B. Jenkins, Secretary and C.R. Kil gore, Cashier. Directors were as follows: H.A. Cochran, R.B. Hartwig, Frank B. Jenkins, C.R. Kil gore, Thomas F. Lasher, J.P. Mackey, l.S. McConnell, E.C. Peck, C.W. Seiberling, F.P. Townsend and C.W. Wendt. In 1932, E.C: Peck succeeded George T. Bishop as President, Charles M. Fenton was elected Vice President and Lee H. Beers, Cashier & Secretary.
Growth of the institution made additional space necessary and on December 23, 1948, the bank conducted business from its present location. January, 1951, Lee H. Beers was elected President, Charles M. Fenton, Vice President, Edna Kec, Cashier & Secretary, and Arnold G. Bauer, Assistant Cashier.
March 1, 1956, the directors of the Macedonia-Northfield Banking Company, approved an agreement of consolidation with the First National Bank of Akron, Akron, Ohio. This would enable the bank to take care of all the banking needs of the area. July 1, 1956, the consolidation became effective, making this the Macedonia-North-field office of the First National Bank of Akron. The bank has complete commercial, saving, safe deposit and trust departments, and is a member of the Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Mr. Lee Beers retired January 1, 1962. Mr. W.E. McIntyre is now the new manager.
FISHER'S GULF SERVICE
9805 Akron-Cleveland Rood
Northfield, Ohio 467-8888
Lou Fisher manages the Gulf Service Station located at Rts. 631
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and Old 8. The station has all types of Gulf products including tires and batteries. It is equipped for all servicing cars require. as well as minor repairs. Lou Fisher and Dan Ra gen purchased the business from the Wilkensons, Sept 1, 1951. It was known as Lou-Dan's Service until April 1, 1953, when Dan left to become a salesman. It is now called Fisher's Gulf Service.
Al Wilkenson and Son, of North fie Id, had previously managed the Gulf Gas Station when the station was newly constructed. But the history of the business goes back more than a few years. The Gulf Station was originally on the southeast corner, where the Graham Floral and Garden Shop is now located. It was owned and managed by Howard Graham. Being one of the first stations in this area, it was awarded a Special Merit Award by t~e Gulf Refining Co. as the only station in this territory owned by a sole owner to have been in operation since 1930. The manager has acquired special education at the Delco-Remy School. Brake service is a specialty.
FLAIR BEAUTY SALON
820 East Aurora Road
Macedonia, Ohio IM 7-7966
Specializing in coloring, permanent waving, hair cutting and
styling. Established 1963.
FLEET PRODUCTS
Box 132: (663 East Aurora Road)
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-7254
This firm makes and sells fasteners, high quality bolts, nuts, washers, metal screws, threaded rod, bent bolts, brass fittings, and alloy and heat treated bolts, cap screws and studs.
The business was started in June 1954 and has since then moved to larger quarters twice. The sales force has grown to nine and the bus mess coverage is as far away as Texas.
The present building was purchased in 1962. This Summer Road and Route 82 building was once upon a time allegedly the first auto sales agency in this area.
FLOYD'S FROSTED FOODS
531 East Highland Road
Northfield, Ojiio IM 7-7984
This firm started business in June 1958 with one truck. They have
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grown to five trucks and last summer erected a new building to house freezers and offices. They sell meats and sea foods to hotels restaurants and industries.
FORD, HENRY
381 Highland Road
Macedonia, Ohio 467-9050
Experienced grading and trenching work.
FOULKES POWER EQUIPMENT CO. 926 Nesbitt Road, off Rt. 631
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-5854
Wheel Horse Lawn and Garden Tractors Zeus Portable Power Plants Anzani Engine Dealer
Micra Midget Race Car Engines (water cooled)
Origination of business Feb.15, 1959 in sales. Origination of 5cr-vice business June 12, 1943. Background, 20 years in experimental lab work, which includes machine shop work, assembly, testing, r( to motive equipment such as alternators, motors, generators, electronic tech on control Systems, alarm systems, eTc.
GEAUGA TRANSIT INC.
11449 Valley View Road
Northfield, Ohio IM 7~7931
Local and Commuter service to Cleveland, Ohio
Local and Commuter service, Aurora, Ohio to Cleveland.
Charter service to any point in Ohio
Incorporated in 1955. Formerly known as Taylor's Bus Line.
C. A. Peck, President.
GRAHAM'S FLORAL & GARDEN SHOP Northfield Road & Route 631
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-8151
"Flowers by La Verne"
This business stemmed from a love of flowers and a hobby of long standing. The planting of nursery stock started many years ago by Matilda and Howard Graham without a thought that one day a business would grow. In 1947, a life long ambition was realized when
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a greenhouse was erected on the land that has been in the family since 1833. Rich fields that once grew Indian corn and potatoes has slowly changed over the years to neat rows of specimen ever-greens, spruce trees and everything for your lawn and garden. In 1950, the cut flower department was born. A complete floral design service is brought to you by the fifth generation, LaVerne and Chet Kapela. Tilling the soil has been a habit of the Graham Family for five generations, and now the sixth generation, Rod and Scott Kapela seem to have inherited the proverbial green thumb. Graham's propagate and sell nursery stock, flowering shrubs, annuals and perennial flowers, vegetable plants, seeds, fertilizers, and garden supplies. They also have a compleTe Floral Design service for weddings, hospital arrangements, flowers for the home, and funeral designs, plus wire service.
GRAY'S REXALL DRUG STORES, INC.
10333 Northfield Road
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-5888
Located in the Northfield Plaza Shopping Center.
FRED GREVE CHEVROLET, INC. East Aurora Road
Northffield, Ohio IM 7-7123
Fred Greve, owner and operator, purchased Peck Chevrolet and
began operating as Fred Greve Chevrolet, Inc. on December 1, 1956. The department heads are: Charles Daum, general manager, Albert Macek, service and parts manager; Paul Helfrick, body shop manager; Lawrence Miskella and Wilson Ulmer, mechanics.
GRIFFITHS' VARIETY STORE
9397 Cleveland-Akron Road
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-7488
On April 22, 1941 Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths purchased the stock of Steckers 5 and 10 Cent store in North field Center. Mrs. Griffiths managed alone for some time. She increased the stock, added lines, and changed the name to Griffiths Variety Store. Subsequently Mr. Griffiths left his employment and worked full time with Mrs. Griffiths. In July 1946 they purchased the building which housed their firm, as well as the A & P Store and the Post Office. A well stocked pattern and yard goods department and many items have
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been added at intervals. Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths and Jean Griffiths have conducted this business for 23 years
PAUL A. GRIMM, ATTORNEY AT LAW 585 E. Aurora Road
Macedonia1 Ohio IM 7-7234
Mr. Grimm has been in this location since 1956 and his law office is the first of a practicing attorney in Macedonia. His office was formerly a barber shop prior to Mr. Oviatt's death. Mr. Grimm has a general practi cc of law and real estate brokerage business here.
CHARLES J. GRIMINGER 7880 French Street
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-7577
Mr. Griminger has been in this locality over 10 years, specializing in engine work, carburetion, and tune-up. Mr. Griminger has been a resident here for about 40 years, and is probably the oldest trained repair expert in this iocality.
ROBERT C. GRISANTI, ATTORNEY AT LAW
Northfield Center Building
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-5155
Full time general practice of Law, since 1946. Assistant United States District Attorney, Cleveland, Ohio, from 1951-1954. Co-Chairman, North field Center Bloodmobile Committee for semi-annual Bl00d-mobile visits since 1959. Cliairman, Civil Service Commission of Twinsburg, Ohio. Married to the former Marcella DeVolId, originally a Twinsburg resident. Residence: 9771 Shepard Road; Twinsburg, Ohio.
GROCOTT BARBER SHOP
9401 Akron-Cleveland Road
Northfield, Ohio
Men's barbering. Mr. Grocott assumed the business of Joe Regaur
when he retired in 1960.
HALUBO, INC.
dba McDonald's of Northfield 10650 Akron-Cleveland Road
Northfield, Ohio 467-8282
This operating unit is one of over 300 of the Nation-wide McDonald's Carry Out Restaurants. They feature hamburgers and cheeseburgers of 100% Pure Beef, French Fries, Shakes, Coffee, Coca Cola, Root Beer, Oranqe and Hot Chocolate. This chain originated in SanBernardino, California in 1954. Halubo, Inc. holds the franchise in North field, and is owned by Robert J. Afton, Harold J. Afton and Dr. Louis Giannasi. Robert Afton the manager, is ever anxious to greet and please neighborhood families with excellent food and drink in a congenial low cast atmosphere.
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ROY HANDLEY, UPHOLSTERING
597 East Aurora Road
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-4089
Mr. Handley has been doing upholstering since 1945. He started his
own business in 1957. He does reupholstering in cIath1 plastic & leather.
HARPER-MARSH REALTORS
45.82 just west of Old Rt. 8
Northfield, Ohio IM 7-7117
"I'm. an old house, presently painted bright red, the shade folks like to think was used long before the turn of the century when it was buiIt. The inside is all old time paper and paint too. My present owners have family roots in our town dating from as long ago as mine. The dirt road in front is now paved and stays paved. I've graduated to a business location. My present owners operate a real estate brokerage business. They develop parts of our town's farm land into residential allotments for the city folks who want to live here. They are helping to develop industrial land in towns near ours. A lot has changed and my present owners have expanded since they began in 1948. The business began as a father-daughter partnership. Then the firm had a branch in Cleveland for a time. In 1953 they came home and now there are three generations - the whole family - operating the business."
HAWTHORNDEN STATE HOSPITAL
Canal and Sagamore Roads
Sagamore Hills, Ohio IM 7-7131
The 115 acre hospital tract, purchased in 1922, has been expanded to 600 acres in Summit and Cuyahoga Counties. A "city within itself", all heat, light and power are furnished by a central power plant. There are
18 cottages devoted to patients and two employee dormitories. The patient population is 1600; the staff numbers over 500. The service building, where food is stored, has cold storage facilities for over 3 carloads of food products, a bakery, and a general kitchen equipped to prepare meals for three thousand. There are diet kitchens, an employees dining room, and a general cafeteria dining room for patients. The patients dining room seats 600. The original plant had cost 8 million dollars by 1953. In 1958 Three modern patient buildings were added. The 120 bed reception and treatment unit is a complete unit in itself, having a dining room, therapy rooms, beauty and barber shops. Psychotherapy by the Psychology staff is conducted in this building. The 200 bed Psycho-Geriatric building is one of the most beautiful of its kind and has 6 - 35 bed wards, a fully equipped dining room, commissary, occupational therapy, recreational therapy facilities, and staff offices. The 100 bed Geriatric building was especially designed for non-ambulatory patients and is divided into 4 wards. Tray service from the dietary kitchen is available for all patients in this building, staff offices and a therapy room.
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The Medical-Surgical building is very modern. It houses the Dental and X-ray departments, the Eye Clinic, Chiropody, Pharmacy and Lob oratory divisions. The laundry is equipped to take care o~ 28,000 pounds of clothing and linen weekly. The carpenter shop, paint shop, and farm are completely equipped to furnish service to the hospital. The Williams Memorial chapel has chapels for Prot