Briton risks all for star crossed love in Moscow
British engineer Brian M. Grover flew a two engine freighter to Noginsk near Moscow in 1938 to rescue his Russian fiancée Yelena Golius after being denied permission to return. He landed despite Soviet airspace rules and faced a trial for illegal border crossing. The case highlighted the era’s refuseniks and political trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
UPI
Red Square
London
Brian M. Grover
Yelena Golius
Grover
Soviet Union
Yelena
England
Stockholm
Moscow
Noginsk
Kremlin
Mathias Rust
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Grover Story of a Soviet Escape Unfolds in Postwar Memoir
A memoir recounts Grover and his wife Yelena fleeing Soviet danger after Beria's rise and Stalin's death. Henry Shapiro, a longtime Moscow correspondent, details a perilous journey from arrest and brief imprisonment to a clandestine reunion in Bolshevo and passage to London with British help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikhail Gorbachev
Kremlin
eBeria
Stalin
Henry Shapiro
Moscow
UPI
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Grover
Bolshevo
Engagements Highlight Several Local Couples Across Area
Multiple engagements announced in Sharon and New Castle regions include Stephanie Sobash to Raymond Ludwiczak, Tressy McCracken to Francis Sniezek, Valerie Hill to Dr Stephen Proctor, Carol Ann Faraone to Mark Hasson, Mary Irene O Connor to Thomas McCormick, Bonnie Jo Shoaf to Gene Davisson, with weddings planned in 1988. Families cite high school and college affiliations, careers, and military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McCracken
Lawrence County Area Vocational Technical School
Terry M. Bailey
Mercer High School
Youngstown State Dana School of Music
U.S. Army
Fulda
Germany
St. Mary’s Church
Betty Hill Dodson
New Castle
Paul D. Hill
Chicago
Ill
Valerie Hill
Stephen Proctor
Eugene Proctor
Washington, D.C
Miss Hill
New Castle High School
Computer Tech
Pittsburgh
Trust Department
Mellon Bank
Arch Bishop John Carroll High School
Howard University
Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Wake Forest
Mark Faraone
Carol Ann
Mark Anthony Hasson
Cedar Grove
N.J
Connie Santangelo
West Pittsburg
John David Hasson
Miss Faraone
State Farm Insurance
Slippery Rock University
United Parcel Service
Paterson
John Michael O’connor
E. Wallace Ave
Mary Irene
Thomas Leo McCormick
Bernard McCormick
Macungie
Miss O’connor
Yale University
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
St. Joseph’s University
Philadelphia
Marquette Grain Systems
Byron
Clyde Shoaf
Dale Ave
Bonnie Jo
Gene D. Davisson
Eric Davisson
English Ave
Shoaf
Couple celebrates 50 years at East Wind reception
West Pittsburg couple Anthony and Elizabeth Drozdzal marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a buffet at East Wind Restaurant attended by about 150 friends. They married May 31, 1937, at Holy Cross Church. Rev. Francis Mueller officiated.
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Anthony Drozdzal
West Pittsburg
East Wind
Elizabeth Senchak
Drozdzal
Holy Cross Church
Francis Mueller
U.S. Steel
Ellwood City
Emanon Club Plays 500 At Irvine Home Winners Named
Ethel Mayers took first prize in a 500 card game at Mrs. William Irvine’s Hollow Road home 1021 with Laura Leonhart second and Sally Dubrock third. Ila Matsook and Marie Irvine received birthday gifts from secret sisters. Guests Jean Baker and Ms. Leonhardt attended. next meeting Tuesday.
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Ethel Mayers
Emanon Club
William Irvine
Hollow Road
Laura Leonhart
Sally Dubrock
Ila Matsook
Marie Irvine
Jean Baker
Ms. Leonhardt
Lawrence County Mothers of Twins hear social skills tips
Home economist Janice Alberico of the Lawrence County Extension Service spoke at Bam Park Restaurant on helping children learn social skills. The club planned the 12th Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg Ohio for August 1 and 2. Registration by June 30. picnic July 26 at Cascade Park. Next meeting 7 p.m. July 7 at Eatn Park.
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Lawrence County
Bam’Park
Janice Alberico
Lawrence County Extension Service
Twinsburg
Ohio
Cascade Park
Eatn
Lechners hold 83 descendant reunion at Shenango homestead
A Newton Lechner family reunion for 83 descendants gathered at the Lechner homestead in Shenango Township. It marked the first return to the original location in about 37 years with prizes won by Bill and Roberta Barkay and treats for all children. Herman Lechner, Larry Rape and Don Rape prepared the shelter and farm for the event.
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John
Lizzie Newton Lechner
Lechner
Shenango Township
Bill
Roberta Barkay
Herman Lechner
Larry Rape
Don Rape
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Britain
Russia
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Brian
Lavren Beria
Siberia
Henry J. Sobash
Sharon, Pa
Stephanie
Raymond P. Ludwiczak
Ray Ludwiczak
Terrace Ave
Miss Sobash
Dorothy S. Sobash
Kennedy Christian High School
R.L. Best Co
Kiwanis Club of
Sharon
Nepco Inc
Notre Dame Church
Hermitage
Theo McCracken
Beckford St
Tressy McCracken
Francis Sniezek
Frank Sniezek
Mercer RD
Stephanie S. Sobash
Carol A. Faraone
Mark A. Hasson
Mary J. O'Connor
Thomas L. McCormick
Bonnie J. Shoaf
Joys Ceramics
Francis
Marsha) Fundoots
Jack
Arlene) Camerot
Fashion
Lawrence Village Plaza
Mew Castle
Economist
White
Bone
Selby
Revelation
Red Cross
Naturalizers
Jasmin
Easy Street
Washington ST
Silverman
Lechners
Beachwood
Sak
Anne Klein
Adolfo
Calvin Klein
Oleg Cassini
Anthony Vanderbilt
Liz Claiborne ' Shrader
Simonton
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