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Newspaper
Geauga Republican Record
Location
Chardon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1952
Page
7
Community notes from Chester detail a Home Demonstration Extension rug making course for Chester women with sessions at the Chester Baptist church basement starting Oct 28 at 7 30 p m. The class covers hooked braided and crocheted rugs plus design texture color shading and equipment.
Cynthia Ann Sampson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sampson and Donald Francis Wickwire son of Mr and Mrs David Wickwire were baptized at last Sunday's service at the Congregational church.
Mrs. Harry Bickle hosted a Thursday evening shower at her home on Oct 9 for Joyce Bryner of Ashtabula who sails this month to India as a missionary nurse for six years. Attendees included 1950 Matrons of District 1 led by Ruth Beaty of Geneva who presented Mrs. Bickle a Grand Chapter pin, while Joyce received linens and gifts for her expedition.
The Rev. Francis W. Carney of St. John College Cleveland will lead a Cana Conference at St. Marys Church Chardon on Sunday October 26. Mass and communion start at 9 30 am followed by breakfast. Talks by Fr. Carney after the 10 30 Mass and the day ends with Benediction at 4 pm. Married couples are invited.
At the Women’s Relief Corps meeting on Friday October 17 plans were set for a dinner to support the Pythian convention on October 29. A Geneva convention report dated October 13 noted thirteen members attended and led the memorial service. Names listed include Anna Weelman Cassie Chamberlin Blanch Toussaint Mary Murry Clara Thrasher Ruth Neely Florence Leyde Yola McBride Jennie Carlson Hilda Grant Nina Burnett Hazel Koehle Cecilia Rhodes Ruth Neice.
Announcement from Mrs. Louise Bryan of New London states her daughter Shirley Anne Bryan, of Elyria, will marry George D. Filla, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Filla of Chardon. Shirley Anne worked at Fair Publishing and Western Automatic Co. in Elyria after high school graduation in 1950. Filla is a Chardon graduate with three years in the US Army Air Force and currently in the Cleveland construction business.
Blue Star Mothers Chapter 18 will pack Christmas boxes for servicemen overseas on November 12. Mothers with sons or daughters abroad should call Norine Grantham at Chardon 5-4253 or Betty Logsdon at Chardon 5-7154.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Pierce Van Zile of Chesterland announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Grace to Richard Earl Sutherland son of Mr and Mrs Carl E Sutherland of Gates Mills Gates Road. Richard is a senior at Case School of Technology and president of the Case Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.
Mrs. Frank Fink president of St. Mary's Parish Council announced a clothing drive. Used children's clothing will be collected in the church hall from November 1 to 15 and shipped to Korea and Europe.
Birthdays weddings hospital surgeries moves and visits fill Chardon area notices. Alene Tappe celebrates 11th birthday. Judy Jonnson recovers from surgery at Corey hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Card visit from New York and Pennsylvania. Kiwanis adds a new member E B Pulsifer and badges timing noted. Gary Thomas born Sept 28 at Lake County Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Graham.
The program committee of the research club plans a costume party on October 27 with stunts and games for members who dress in costume. Hostesses include Ella Carlson Ida Fowler Beatrice Litton Marie Eggleston Ruth Haueter and Marjorie Currie. Prizes will be awarded for costumes.
October 16 marked John Thrasher’s 80th birthday with family gathering at his home. Relatives included Mr and Mrs Robert Thrasher, Mr and Mrs William Thrasher, Mr and Mrs Thomas Thrasher, and Mr and Mrs David Smith of Painesville, along with eight grandchildren. A light lunch followed at seven.
The W S C S of Chardon Methodist Church will host a smorgasbord on Wednesday evening October 29 from 5 to 7 30. Adults pay 1 25 and children under 12 pay 75 cents. Proceeds go to the organ fund for a recently purchased 7500 organ with over 4000 pledged by Monday evening.
An 8 year old girl Susan Smith of Old State Rd Rt 1 Chardon claims she found an upside down N in the front of the Susan on a sign and receives the offered two dollars. the search began in the Record on Sept 25 and the N is compared to the N in UNITED to prove the difference.
Upcoming events list includes Mrs John H Henke hosting West Chardon Thimble club on Thursday October 23 Get acquainted meeting for Chardon PTA Tuesday October 28 inviting all district residents not yet members to join and meet teachers officers and committees On Wednesday October 29 the W S C S of Chardon Methodist church serves a Smorgasbord dinner from 5 pm to benefit the organ fund Adults 125 Children 75c and the Ladies Aid Society of
Betty Marie Mausling and Donald Dennis Harvey wed Oct 18 at Thompson Methodist Church with Rev. Byrd R. Lewis officiating. Attendants wore sapphire blue and coral dresses. reception for 250 at Montville town hall followed with Elmer Krejci orchestra and a Washington D C wedding trip.
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