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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1954
Page
2
Audrey May Tonry and George J. Muller engagement announced by Mr and Mrs J B Tonry of 318 Henry Street. Tonry a 1951 Elyria High School graduate employed by Cadillac in Cleveland. Muller son of H L Millers of 132 Harvard Avenue and formerly in the U S Navy. No wedding date set.
Dr Gladys Risden former psychologist in Lorain County schools spoke on No Time For Teaching at a Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Gamma luncheon at Darling elementary Clearview. She urged training the mind and recognizing each child’s growth pace. Miss Hilda Richter hosted a 30-member gathering. An original sketch about a first grade day was shown by Miss Richter. Business session led by Miss Helen Oehlke planned attendance at the state convention in Dayton April 9 11 and the May 22 Columbia School meeting with Mrs Litzenberg as hostess. Initiation of new members and officer installation will precede the scholarship essay winner’s announcement for high school seniors pursuing teaching. Future teachers and the essay winner will be guests as Delta Kappa Gamma supports teacher recruitment. Junior Catholic Daughters Troop No 1 met at Connie Conry’s home with Mass attendance planned first Friday and Saturday. Program rehearsal and refreshments followed. Next meeting at Martha Kiser’s home. Juniorette Catholic Daughters met in St Mary Church basement with Mrs Henderson and Josephine Marazeck as hostesses. After arithmetic games, they planned to meet again April 15.
The G I Jones will hold a card party this evening at Mrs Shirley Berry's 215 West St home. A business session will discuss plans for a proposed First Aid course.
Elyma Musical Art Society members presented a program by student performers at First Congregational Church Yesterday evening. Mrs Earl Russell chaired the program and Mrs Thomas Curtis led the social committee. Carman Moore on French horn with David Rostkoski at the piano opened the program. Other soloists included Terry Woodings on piano Susan Oldfield on flute Joanne Bonczek soprano with L J Kolopus at the piano Trudy Meili on clarinet Enid Bayer on viola Winifred Emory and Judy Mason played first and second violins. The social committee assistors were Mrs John Cutter Mrs Jack Huge Miss Betty Taylor Mrs Sidney Davis Mrs Dan Symons Dr John Rankin and Morris Scott.
Mothers Day reception planning discussed at yesterday afternoon Auxiliary to Elyria Methodist Home meeting. 25 members reported 142 calls to the Home in the past month. Rev McAlpine led devotional on Christ power. Next meeting May 3 at 2 pm in Taft parlors.
Mrs. Ralph Shelden and two sons sail from New York on the Queen Elizabeth for a visit to the British Isles, returning spring and summer to stay with Mrs. Shelden’s mother in Bristol. Maj. and Mrs. J. M. Senko announce a son born March 29 in Mainz Germany named Frederick Michael. the family includes daughter Valerie Joan and plans to return to the States in July. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. McGuire welcome their third son born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital, named Mark. A brief list notes several other births at Elyria Memorial Hospital and Berea Community Hospital, including families Kraft, Coughlin, Davis, and Dorr Thomas. Rev. and Mrs. Ralph E. Dessam announce a son born at Berea.
William A. Kepler marries Margaret Darmstaedter in a Memphis wedding at Schoolfield Memorial Methodist Church with Naval service to follow. Attendants include Juanita Jarmagin, Charles Sheffield, and Floyd Heater. Guests later joined family at the bride’s home. Kepler, a 1952 Wellington High graduate, heads to Naval Air Base Memphis after training. The record also notes home organization tips for efficient cleaning routines.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron E. Boise of 550 Herrick Ave East announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lou to Paul Mayo son of Wade Mayo of Oberlin and Mrs Ethel Mayo of Cleveland. The wedding is set for June 19 at First Baptist Church of La Grange with an open church ceremony at 3 PM. Mary Lou is a senior at Wellington High School and a graduate of Norwalk Bible Institute planning to study at Practical Bible Training School in Johnson City NY this fall. Paul Mayo is a LaGrange High School graduate of 1952 and is studying for the ministry at Practical Bible Training School.
The Herald staff发布 April Fools issue with wild scoops on a student band trip to Tibet, subversive teacher rumors, Hollywood dramatics, and a playful editorial and sports section. The Red White game ended 19 to 11 with Phyllis Gebhardt scoring nine for White. many players praised.
Elyria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will host its monthly meeting Friday at the Elyria Woman's Club. The program features slides by Mrs. Earl C. Taylor of Washington DAR buildings and tour views, plus reports from the recent State DAR Conference. Delegates will present at the May meeting.
The United Thank Offering will be highlighted by St Andrew's Churchwomen tomorrow with a dramatic presentation. Holy Communion at noon precedes luncheon and the meeting in the undercroft led by UTO chairwoman Mrs Gordon Leath and committee. Co-hostesses are Mrs Fred Lohnes and Mrs Harold Kunkle.
Miss Margaret Kidd was honored at a bridal shower Friday night hosted by Mrs. Robert Miller on Indian Hollow Road. Sixteen guests from Elyria Amherst and Grafton joined in games and contests as gifts were placed beneath a green and yellow umbrella. Kidd is to wed David Muler this Saturday at Lake Avenue Congregational Church.
A discharge roundup lists multiple individuals by name and residence including Mrs Florence Davidson of Wellington and Mrs William Gmniver of Clyde. Other entries name Mrs Edward Kelley 1945 Lake Ave and John Horvath 119 Williams St among numerous listed patients and addresses.
Household furnishings listed for sale at 612 Park Ave. Auction runs from 7 to 9 30 p.m. Only those hours. Local notice urges attendance for quick sale.
The Elyria Junior Women's Club unanimously approved a slate with Mrs. Elmer Zoltai as president and delegates named for the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs in Columbus on April 27. Officers include vice president Nial Keech and recording secretary Ivan Johnson.
A series of license listings names Paul Cornell Smith and Elsie Coen in Amherst and Lorain residents Alva McDavid and Mary Grose. Other entries include Eugene Casey and Vina Snodgrass in Machinist homes, Louis Cohn and Lillian Kaplansky in Lorain, plus Albert Goudy in Broctor West Virginia with Carolyn Thomas in Lorain. The piece closes with a light aside on glamorous movie soap suds scenes.
Elyria League of Women Voters meets Thursday at 1 30 p m in Holly Hall with Mrs Mark Willis in charge presenting a panel including Mesdames Blair Stewart Alexander and Baum to discuss public works Justice departments and county education and government structures. Hostesses and workers are listed in the year book and coordinated under co chairmanship by Mrs W Wehman and Mrs Wesley Suhr with Mrs Douglas Wiggins and Mrs H K Willets among those serving.
New York interior designer Kim Hoffman urges matching pictures to the room. He warns that using a painting as the focal point subordinates function to color, risks locking in one image, and can be costly. Switch accessories to reference painting colors for budget friendly style.
A concise assertion promotes repeated use of a beauty regimen as a universal standard. The message urges regular application to maximize results, framing routine as essential for everyone.
A brief local advertisement offers home permanents at 2 dollars and professional permanents at 5 dollars with a contact phone number 30 510 for orders or appointments.
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