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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1954

Page

8

Engaged Sandra Hemminger to Vernon Devorak in Cleveland

Parents announce the engagement of Sandra Hemminger to Vernon Devorak son of Mr and Mrs Frank Devorak of Cleveland. Sandra attends Elyria High School and belongs to Lake Avenue Congregational Church and Nifty Needlers Club. Vernon works at Warner and Swasey in Cleveland and is a Bethany Lutheran Church member, a John Marshall High School graduate from 1950.

Sandra Hemminger Vernon Devorak Frank Devorak Peardale Ave Cleveland Edwin L. Hemminger Monroe St Miss Hemminger Elyria High School Lake Avenue Congregational Church Nifty Needlers Club Devorak Warner and Swasey Company Bethany Letheran Church John Marshall High School

Clubwoman Reports Scarce Coffee More Expensive In South America

Mrs. Carl Swanbeck spoke to Elyria Woman's Club on a Brazil trip by a four member North American ambassador group studying global coffee economics. She noted Brazil pays more for coffee than American housewives, frost killed four hundred million trees, and labor and stock exchange conditions were observed during jungle and plantation visits. The meeting included tributes to longtime members, with plans for a May tureen luncheon and social gatherings.

Clubwoman South America Carl Swanbeck General Federation of Women’s Clubs Elyria Woman’s Club, Inc Brazil Swanbeck Coffee Stock Exchange

Bridal shower honors Miss Beverley Harris in Oxford Avenue home

Miss Beverley Harris was honored with a bridal shower Monday evening at her Oxford Avenue home. Miss Kay Sexton and Miss Arlene Harris arranged the event with games and prizes for Helen Baumhardt Thalia Harvitt and the honoree. Harris will wed Daniel Traicoff at Pilgrim Congregational Church on April 24 at 6 30 p m with Rev Aaron Downs officiating.

Beverley Harris Oxford Ave Kay Sexton Arlene Harris Helen Baumhardt Thalia Harvitt Traicoff Miss Harris Daniel Traicoff Pilemim Congregational Church Aaron Downs Ann Huffman George Trarcoff Sophie Tracoff Betty Huilov- Ski

Easter Ham Bavaar at Ridgeville Town Hall

Easter ham sale event hosted by Wedepestta Wese at Ridgeville Town Hall on Friday April 9 at 7 30 p m. Proceeds support Housenaid furnishings located at 612 Park Ave. Sponsored by OVC 6 O65.

Park Ave Easter Ham Ridgeville Town Hall Wedepestta Wese Eee G OVC

Learn Interior Decorating Rules Talk Delights C. C. and L. Club

Mrs. Robert Wilson spoke on interior decorating at the C. C. and L. Club meeting held at Mrs. Fred Lohnes home on Columbia Avenue. Hostesses were Mrs. Morris Brown and Mrs. M Windsor. Plans were made for an Easter party for Gates School Orthopedic Class and the club will hold its annual dinner May 3 at 6 30 p.m.

Robert Wilson C. C. and L. Club Fred Lohnes Columbia Ave Morris Brown M. Windsor Russell Stokley Gates School

Around Town Club Canasta Adds Prizes and Plans

Around Town C P Club held a Monday Canasta party at Vi Christensen's Longford Ave home. Prizes went to Phyllis Bliss and Clara Shuster, with Mildred Shuster receiving a special award. Guests will meet next with Audry Giovannazzo on Roosevelt Ave. Betty Shatto hosted Chiquita Club on West Ave where Helen Morrow was ill. A new club sale was approved. all reports due next meeting.

C P Club Vi Christensen Longford Ave Phyllis Bliss Clara Shuster Mildred Shuster Audry Giovannazzo Roosevelt Ave Betty Shatto Chiquita Club West Ave Helen, Morrow Louise Hall Carol Hanson Gertrude Gantz Middle Ave

WCTU Announces Mid-Year Workshop and Local Union News

The Elyria WCTU announced a mid year workshop ahead and a Loraine County Union meeting set for April 30 at First Methodist Church with Mrs Esther Madsen as guest speaker. New Elyria officers Miss Harriet Andrews president and Miss Corbet secretary were named. The Ohio WCTU reported 1804 new members statewide and high alcohol related figures in Cuyahoga County. National convention in Lexington September and Ohio convention in Lima October were announced along with Lakeside summer workshop and July 15 public program.

Elyria W John S. Kepler Harriet Andrews Corbet W.C.T.U Elyria Methodist Home Ohio Elyria Union Lexington Lima Lakeside

Big sale on used furniture and appliances

Leaving town sale at 507 Poplar St. basement offers children's and adult clothing, living room furniture, rugs, a mahogany Duncan Phyfe dining room suite, full table, and innerspring mattress with springs. Appliances include a Magic Chef gas range, a 7 ft Philco refrigerator, blue leather and chrome dinette set. Prices range from 50 to 100 dollars. Viewing Thursday after 5:00 and Friday morning only.

Duncan Phyfe Philco Poplar St

Saxbe campaign backed by wife and three children

Mrs. William Saxbe tours Elyria and nearby towns with their three youngsters Bart, Julie, and Rocky while supporting her husband William Saxbe’s Senate bid. The Mechanicsburg family, active in Garden and Women’s clubs, lives in a self-built home and values service, faith, and community.

William B. Saxbe Bill Saxbe Dolly Ohio House of Representatives U. S Elyria Bart Julie Rocky Dad Juliet Garden Club Women

Dinner Plans for May at Daughters of Scotia Meeting

At the recent Daughters of Scotia gathering at the Women’s Club plans were laid for an anniversary dinner to be held next month with date to be announced later. Committee members named were Mrs. Anne Kelley Mrs. Margaret Paton and Mrs. Mima Shrubsole. Jessie Ellis presided in the chief daughter’s absence and Eleanor Forrest was elected to the sub-chief daughter’s chair for the year. Mrs. Roy Watt won a special prize and refreshments were by Mrs. Norma Benford and Mrs. Jessie Kidd. All members urged to attend the May 11 meeting. Edison P. T. A. Bake Sale set for 7:30 p.m. before Wednesday’s meeting.

Daughters of Scotia Woman’s Club Anne Kelley Margaret Paton Mima Shrubsole Jessie Ellis Eleanor Forrest Roy Watt Norma Benford Jessie Kidd

Woman's Club Delegates To State Convention And Civic Plans

Elyria Woman's Club members approve sending delegates to the Ohio Federation Convention in Columbus April 27 28 and 29 and write to Congress to amend the Ohio Narcotics Act to align with the Federal Act. They sponsor a card party and host events, with multiple department activities. They report CARE Korea aid totaling 2750 and $319 from blind vendor handwork sales.

John Timms R. Kennelly Elyria Woman’s Club, Inc 101St Congress Ohio Federation Columbus Y.M.C.A Community Welfare Council

Miss Alberta Lang to Wed Roy Wildman in Early Summer

Mr and Mrs J Leroy Lang announce the engagement of daughter Alberta to Roy Wildman of Dayton. Alberta Lang a LaGrange High and Lakewood School of Nursing graduate and assistant chief nurse at Dayton veterans hospital. She is a Dayton First Presbyterian Church member.

J. Leroy Lang Clark Street Alberta Roy Wildman Dayton Miss Lang LaGrange High School Lakewood School of Nursing Veterans Hospital

Historical Group Will Elect Have Annual Meeting

Lorain County Historical Society to hold dinner and annual meeting Monday April 12 at 6 15 p m at Oberlin Inn. The event marks the 65th anniversary with annual reports and officer elections. A social hour and reception follow. Reservations for members and guests should be sent to Julian S Flowler at Oberlin by April 8.

The Lorain County Historical Society Oberlin, Inn Julian S. Flowler Oberlin

G I Janes Plan Child Care Classes At Red Cross

At a meeting hosted by Mrs. Shirley Berry, G I Janes agreed to attend Tuesday evening child care classes for several weeks at the Red Cross building. Mrs. Murphy will teach the 7 30 session from April 13 to May 11. Social hour followed the session with assistance from Miss Sarah Birch Miss Barbara Paonessa and Mrs Pam Thomasson.

G. I. Janes Shirley Berry West St Red Cross Murphy Sarah Birch Barbara Paonessa Pam Thomasson

Home permanents and pro permanents price list

A brief classified notice lists home permanents for two dollars and professional permanents for five dollars with a contact phone number 30 510 for orders or inquiries.

League Heart Travel Talk at Employed Young Women’s League

Lou Miller described travels through South America Africa and Asian nations at Holly Hall meeting. He visited 27 countries and logged 43000 miles with travel photos shown. A league representative will attend the YWCA Regional Conference in Minneapolis May 7 to 10.

Lou Miller The Good Will Institute Kane Company South America Africa Young Women’s League Holly Hall YWCA Minneapolis League Medina Joan Betz Eleanor Bendik Esther Bates Jean Good Lois Hickling Ruth Amato Carol Patak Barbara Books Doris Sperry Bea McClements

Boon for Busy Folks Classified Ad Blitz

Classified ads for selling buying renting and swapping provide a fast option. A rummage sale hosted by Grafton Methodist Church sponsored by YWCA runs Friday noon to 9 pm offering community items.

Grafton Methodist Church

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