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Newspaper
Geauga Republican Record
Location
Chardon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
7
Phoen ix chapter held its annual officer installation Tuesday evening December 12 at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple. Lula Klaiss of Crescent chapter acted as installing officer with Virginia Warner welcoming attendees. Myrtle Larson sang two solos as the Worthy Matron was escorted to the East. The next regular meeting is January 8 1952 with a White Elephant gift exchange.
A historical note states that about 735 bath towels can be produced from a single bale of cotton. The figure highlights the efficiency of fiber processing in the era.
Announcement of the December marriage of Grace Mary Lamb to Pfe. Robert Claar Butcher at Camp Polk Louisiana. The ceremony in a Protestant chapel was officiated by Captain Thomas I. Liggett with the bride given in marriage by her father Lyman L. Lamb. Matron of honor Raymond Kuchta and best man Eugene Strozewski, both of Cleveland, attended. The couple planned to visit Alexandria Louisiana then return to Chardon for Christmas.
Bethena Shaw returns from Berea College for holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richards travel to Florida to visit relatives. Mrs. Lena Cottrell hospitalized. Elkhart visitors Ned and Susan Cotrell join Perry relatives for Lloyd Egleston funeral. Deer hunting in Pennsylvania reported by J. W. Moats and Arthur Carlson. Christmas programs and church activities noted with Santa gifts. Plane trip home from Leesville by Lyman Lamb. Forest Barnum to Wilmington for construction work. Junior Aid Christmas party planned with gift exchange. Jim Greeley departs to visit Dallas after San Francisco visit. Don Strock returns from furlough to Sandia Base. Dr. J. M. Bazemore and Augusta guests attend medical convention. William Kieber family visit in Michigan. Danny Hoyt’s Far East tour. Clyde Pomeroy returned from Cleveland. Carl French on leave from U S S Navy visits Chardon office. Area births announced for Montville, Middlefield, Parkman, Burton, Welshfield families.
Dr A John Rose operates an optometry practice at 227 Main St Chardon offering eye examinations and visual training. The office hours are 9 to 5 30 daily except Wednesday with Tuesday evening hours. Telephone contact is 5 3188.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson welcomed six newborn girls at Corey hospital last week. The report notes all six births occurred in the same period, highlighting a remarkable sequence for the family and local hospital.
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