Messaros Family Welcomes Son. Urigs Announce Births
Mr and Mrs Robert Messaros of Oxford Ohio announce the birth of an eight pound son born Thursday with paternal grandparents Albert Messaros Sr of West River St and Mrs Messaros. maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs John Gabrie of Lorain. Robert a Miami University student. Mr and Mrs Edward Urig formerly Elshmans now in Colorado Springs announce their second son John Howard born Wednesday. Mrs Urig is Lucille Buswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Messaros
Oxford
Ohio
Albert Messaros
West River St
John Gabrie
Lorain
Miami University
Edward Urig
Elshmns
Colorado Springs
Cole
John Howard
Urigs
Urig
Lucille Buswell
Party Honors Sam Cowley in Elyria Reception
A reception and shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cowley, married in Angola Indiana on February 13, at 4612 Lucas Court. Bride Mary Lucia, daughter of Patsy Lucia, and husband from West Virginia, now live in Elyria where he works at Brown Fintube Company. Hostess was bride’s sister Mrs George Short with about 45 attendees. The event featured prize games and a refreshment course for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Cowley
Angola
Ind
Lucas Ct
George Short
Cowley
Mary Lucia
Patsy Lucia
Fairchance
West Virginia
Elyria
Brown Fintube Company
Colorful towels and tinted sheets require separate washing
Deep colored towels and tinted bed sheets must be washed apart from white clothes to prevent dye transfer and lint collection. Dye from colors can discolor whites, while white lint can spoil the appearance of clear colors.
Balmert Engaged to Donald Conrad in Avon
Avon couple Mr and Mrs Fred Balmert announce the engagement of their daughter Cecelia Balmert to Donald Conrad son of Mr and Mrs Al Conrad. Cecelia is a senior at Avon High School and Donald attended Avon High School and served in the U S Army. He works at the Conrad Coal Yard in Avon Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AVON
Fred Balmert
Lorain Rd
Cecelia
Donald Conrad
al Conrad
Conrad Rad
Miss Balmert
Avon High School
U. S. Army
Heas
Conrad Coal Yard
Avon Lake
Community Calendar Notes Evening Meetings Across Lorain County
Local organizations list Monday events at Oberlin Inn ElyRIA Woman's Club YWCA Holly Hall and more. Dinners, board meetings, guild gatherings, and club activities fill evenings at venues including First Methodist Lake Avenue Congregational Moose Hall Rainbow for Girls and Jaycee Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Historical Society
Oberlin Inn
Elyria Woman's Club, Inc
Woman's Club
W.C.A
Holly Hall
Navy Mothers Club
Lorain County Dental Assistants) Association
Marine Rooms
Ellis
Lake Avenue
Gertrude Ives
Highland Ave
First Methodist Circle
Ralph Norris
Lake Ave
Florence Black
Eastern ‘Heights Blvd
Magyar Evangelical and Reformed
Martha Guild
Anthony Parisian
South West River St
Catholic Study Club
William J. Young
Middle Ave
Women of the Moose
Entertain Chapter Eleven members of Ni Beta Omega chapter meet
Ni Beta Omega chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Lila Stoermer home with Mrs. Ann Lask assisting. June Pusbach rejoined after a six month leave. A rummage sale was planned for May 8. The husband’s party was postponed to May 15. Tickets for City Council project were distributed. Programs were by Mrs. Staermer and Teddy Fox. Evening ended rolling bandages for Cancer Society and refreshments were served. Next meeting set for April 19 with place TBA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ni Beta Omega
Beta Sigma Phi
Lila Stoermer
Brentwood Lake Village
Ann Laskin
June Pusbach
Teddy Fox
Staermer
Cancer Society
Adams Behnke to Wed in Columbus April 18
Shirley Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Adams Wellington will marry William F Behnke of Columbus. Adams is a 1948 Wellington High and 1953 Ohio State graduate, editor of Ohio Christian News and Prince of Peace Contest director at Ohio Council of Churches. Behnke a Bloomfield High graduate attended Milwaukee School of Engineering and works for Cannon Refrigeration in Columbus. The ceremony is set for April 18 at Indianola Methodist Chapel in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Adams
William Behnke
Columbus
Wellington
C. L. Adams
North Main St
Shirley
William F. Behnke
Wellington High School
Ohio State University
Adams
Ohio Council of Churches
Ohio Christian News
Prince of Peace Contest
Behnke
H. C. Behnke
Bloomfield High School
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Cannon Refrigeration Co
Jrs Catholic Daughters Meet. new officers chosen
The Juniorette Troop of Catholic Daughters met at Barbara Lee's home last Monday. Officers elected: Kitty McGowan president, Sheila Dwyer secretary and treasurer, Linda Lou Benton scribe. Plans for a Mother’s Day project and a next meeting at Barbara Sescila’s with Mary Ann Simkovich aiding were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Lee
Kitty McGowan
Sheila Dwyer
Linda Lou Benton
Barbara Sescila
Mary Ann Simkovich
Margaret Wirsham
John Sim
St. Mary ‘Church Hall
Margaret
Around Town Hosts Merry Wives of Forty Meeting
Members of Merry Wives of Forty gathered at Dorothy Boreski’s West Ave home for a brief business session and games with prizes awarded to Dorothy Spracuc Marcella Baldauf and Donna Lauck who also received a secret sister gift. A dessert course followed and the group adjourned to April 20 at Thelma Jalowiec’s North Ridgeville home. Rosie Klub met Velma Kovacs for canasta with Sally Johnson winning the consolation prize. Libby Molchan will host on April 20 at Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Wives of Forty
Dorothy Boreski
West’ave
Dorothy Spracuc
Marcella Baldauf
Donna Lauck
Thelma Jalowiec
North Ridgeville
Rosie Klub
Velma Kovacs
Canasta
Sally Johnson
Libby Molchan
Adams St
How to Clean a Stained Shower Curtain
Soak the curtain in the tub to loosen dirt for stubborn stains. Normally a quick wash with soapsuds works, but soaking is best for tough spots. Then scrub with a soapy sponge or soft brush, rinse, wipe dry, and hang again.
DAR Program Showcases National Buildings In Washington
Elyria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its 55th Ohio State Conference in Canton with a tour of National Society buildings in Washington D C via color slides. The program highlighted Memorial Continental Hall Constitution Hall and the Administration Building, detailing their history costs and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAR
Washington
Continental Hall
George Washington
National Capitol
Constitution Hall
United States
The
Children of the American Revolution
D.A.R. Continental Congress
National Geographic Society
Hospital Discharges Names and Addresses Listed
A long list of patient names and discharge addresses is provided, including Mrs. John Riley at 65 North Washington Blvd and Paul Kistner at 417 Marseilles Ave, among many others in Grafton Amherst North Ridgeville Avon Wellington Oberlin and surrounding areas. The entry reads like a community discharge roll with numerous personal names and street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riley
North Washington Blvd
Paul Kistner
Marseilles Ave
Charles Kiser
West Second ‘St
Sylvester Hammons
Hadaway St
John Chlepciak
East Broad St
Marvin Adkins
Antrim Rd
Arthur Hall
Amherst
Richard Wohlever
Foster Ave
Frank Walker
George St
William Ross
Dominic Garella
Avon
David Flynn
Ninth St
Edward Feck
Wellington
Wiliam Barkacs
Oberlin
Roger Abel
iBon Air Ave
Nylon Bathmats Rise as Practical Home Accessory
Nylon bathmats are highlighted for bathroom use due to their quick drying nature and ease of cleaning. The article suggests keeping a spare mat on hand to ensure a ready replacement during baths, making bathroom upkeep simpler and more efficient.
Beverly Richmond to Wed James Norris in May
Wellington announces the engagement of Beverly Richmond to James Howard Norris. The wedding is set for May 2 at 2 30 p m in the First Congregational church Wellington. Beverly, a Wellington High School graduate class of 1953, works at Griste's Drug Store. James, a 1951 graduate, works at the American Shipyards in Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arthur Richmond
Beverly
James Howard
Howard Norris
First Congregational Church
American Shipyards
Lorain
Local and Area Personal News Highlights
Pfc. William McHenry returns home on leave from the U S Marine Corps and plans to report to Jacksonville Florida after 20 days with his parents at 2030 Lake Ave. William Wilson of 461 Eighth is set to tour the Midwest with Wheaton College concert band during spring vacation while majoring in general science there. Mrs. Ethel Alexander of 1143 East River Street is recovering from a fractured leg in Elyria Memorial Hospital room 207. John Slosier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Slosier Sr., 522 Foster Ave, will be confirmed at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church with a family dinner to follow. Bertha Behrens, formerly of 218 Seventh, discharged from Tampa Hospital, convalescing at Harold Pease home in Tampa and plans to return to Elyria soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McHenry
U. S. Marine Corps
H. M. McHenry
Lake Ave
Jacksonville
Fla
William Wilson
Harold L. Wilson
Wheaton College
William
Ethel Alexander
East River Street
Alexander
Elyria Memorial Hospital
John Slosier
Foster Ave
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Dinner for Past Matrons and Patrons in Masonic Temple
Stella Newell hosted a gathering of 44 past matrons and patrons plus spouses at the Masonic temple with yellow tapers. The Dixie Land Band provided music after a dinner served by Mrs. Thomas Potter and Katherine McDonald. A business meeting followed and attendees included Walter and Mrs. Newell, and many local residents as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Newell
Masonic Temple
Thomas Potter
Katherine McDonald
Max Calkins
Harold Dicken
William Hiscox
California
Jessie Kimpton
Oberlin
Elyria
Dixie Land Band
Cliff Newell
Frank Brandau
O. E. Brodbeck
Ralph ‘Bevard
Ednah Rieth
Hans Steger
Florence Baus
William :Stuntz
Ira Harrison
Katherine ‘Stone
Bernie Perkins
Dana Fox
Taylor Beelman
Erwin Geigey
L. Haglund
Olga Taylor
Bernice Lawrence
Emma Burrer
Carl Miller
C. Standen
Attorney Speaker Hosts Cosmopolitan Club Meeting
Mrs Archie Penfound hosted Cosmopolitan Club with assist from Mrs Henry Ault Mrs Harry Shives and Mrs J G Wenzel serving desserts for members and guest Mrs Henry A Smith of Salem Willard Hicks presided Over business meeting Gerard Dolan president named nominating committee for next year’s officers Fred Greenich Arnold Heinzerling and J G Wenzel to serve A donation to Cancer Fund approved YWCA drive noted Lenten program by Attorney William Wickens of Lorain on The Trial of Jesus Club to meet May second Thursday at Mrs R J Fitch home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Penfound
Henry Ault
Harry Shives
J. G. Wenzel
Io Club
Henry A. Smith
Salem
Willard Hicks
Gerard Dolan
Fred Greenich
Arnold Heinzerling
J. G. Wentzel
Cancer Fund
YWCA
William Wickens
Lorain
Jesus
Cosmopolitan Club
R. J. Fitch
Rummage Sale at 105 Longford Avenue
A rummage sale is advertised at 105 Longford Avenue with access via the side door. Contact phone 62-315 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longford Ave
Smoked Ham Slices Pineapple Stuffing for Easter Dinner
Traditional ham dish scales for four with two slices of smoked ham and a fruit stuffing. Drain pineapple, mix with bread crumbs and butter and cloves, place filling between slices, bake slowly at 300 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours, yields four to six servings. Readers urged to submit favorite family recipes to the Woman's Page Editor for publication.
Woman's Club Review Set For April 22 In Elyria
The Elyria Woman's Club announces a book review by Mrs. William Benninghoff on April 22 at 2 p m at the club house. She will present an account of Cress Delahanty by Jessamyn West. Mrs. Frank Kawell and her American Home and Child Welfare department will run the tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Benninghoff
Elyria Woman's Club, Inc
Giant Rummage Sale at Kaiser Court
A two day rummage sale is planned for Friday and Saturday at 125 Kaiser Court. Proceeds support local community projects and volunteers will be on hand to assist shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Ct
Lorain Licenses Listing Names and Addresses
A list of license records includes individuals such as Kenneth Saltis a maintenance man at 915 West 23rd Street Lorain and Dolores Berens of 1726 Oakdale Avenue Lorain plus Robert McClellan Jr from Delavan Wisconsin in the U S Army and Carolyn Court of Quarry Road R D Oberlin a teacher Wilbur Bayless of 754 Hamilton Avenue Lorain in the U S Air Force and Betty Simpson at 1300 Leavitt Road. The fragmentary entry covers multiple names and addresses tied to license records and military service statuses in Lorain area observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Saltis
West 23Rd. St
Lorain
Dolores Berens
Oakdale Ave
Robert McClellan, Jr
Delavan
Wis
U. S. Army
Carolyn Court
Quarry Rd
R.D. Oberlin
Wilbur Bayless
Hamilton Ave
U. S. Air Force
Betty Simpson
Leavitt Rd
Giant Rummage Sale at Chestnut Street Garage
A giant rummage sale runs Friday, Saturday, and Monday at 116 Chestnut Street Garage. Proceeds or specifics not provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut St. Garage
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thelma Finlay
Patricia Kate Taylor
Dave Taylors
Sixth St
Lake Charles
Daddy
U.S. Air Force
Patricia
Taylor
Chronicle-Telegram
Charles D. Taylor
Elizabeth St
Denise Marie Garber
Joseph A. Garber
Blake St
Garber
Duplex Manufacturing Company
Elsie Homoki
Vera Homoki
Garbers
Baby Daise
Valerie Lee Kimbler
Valerie Lee
Robert Kimbler
Barker St
Concord Ave
Rivole
Tom'n
Eleanor Parner
Chariton Heston
Capitol
Jeff Chandler
Maureen O'Hara
War Arrow” — Technicolor
Saf Ceterers
J.prederic
Real Seat Road
Center Ridge Road
Shady Vale Kennels
Cécelia Balmert
Richard Allen
WRC
GAR
Etta
Cowles
Bertha Boothroyd
Mark
Ann Rohner
Arizona
Nellie Jones
Mary Miller
Sunshine
Osea Higgie
Ioof Hall
Zelma Haven
Indianola Methodist Chapel
Jr. Catholic Daughters
Earl C. Taylor
Harry Fawkes
James Lamberton
National Society
Washingston
D.C
Daughters of the American Revolution
Vasileul
Fred C. Ruth
Oscar Dunn
Elizabeth Hunt
Claude Wigfield
Floyd Moore
Charles L. Sotherden
G. H. Churchward
L. B. Fauver
Harry Pounds
Dart Keech
J. Corbin Anderson
Jessie Blanchard
Ralph Belden
Fred Lawrence
Elyria Woman's Club
D.A.R
Tamassee
S. C
Continental Congress
Louis Heidrich
Arthur Pfaff
Beverly Richmond
James Norris
Bertha Behrens
Seventh St
Tampa, Fla
Harold Pease
Tampa
Gates Parent Teacher Association
Jack Drage
Ann Rodgers
James Kurtz
Thomas Graham
Elyria Police Department
Herbert Kaatz
Lloyd Notzinger
Camden Rigg
Daniel Kratchen
Fern Gates
Ed Davis
Kratchen
Maurice Flood
Cascade Park
Safety Patrol
Graham
Kaatz
James Bellamy
Washington Avenue Church of Christ
Nottingham
Joe Quaranta
Conrad
Srema
Invalid Car Service
By Edith Brumenschenkel
Woman’s Club Review
Adeimes
Peer Sreite Diai
Gerna
Rie
Rey
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