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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1950

Page

6

Ormsbys Wed In New York Chapel Of Riverside Church

Prof A S Ormsby and Doris Taylor of Massena and Yonkers exchange vows in the Chapel of The Riverside Church New York City Tuesday morning at eleven o clock The Rev Nelson Tibbets officiated Mrs Ormsby a long time Yonkers educator taught in kindergarten She is a Potsdam State graduate and studied at Columbia and St Lawrence Universities Prof Ormsby heads Clarkson College business administration He is a University of Pittsburgh and Columbia graduate with an LL B from Xavier University After a wedding trip they will go to Toledo for a research assignment then spend summers at Lake Titus Adirondacks and reside in Potsdam The couple carry strong ties to Elyria including a former attorney and local civic roles. A new shower honors Miss Mary Ruth Acker prior to her May 35 wedding to Basil Tallon with scrapbook gift history prizes and decorations. Out of town guests came from Amherst Lorain Cleveland Berea Parma. Also noted is a Library Story Hour at Elyria Library highlighting Peer Gynt with Grieg music led by Dorothy Barnes inviting junior high and younger children.

Doris. Taylor Massena Yonkers N. Y Andrew S. Ormsby Riverside Church Riverside Drive New York City Nelson Tibbets Ormsby Potsdam State Teachers College Chalis Normal School of Dancing Columbia St. Lawrence Clarkson College Potsdam N. Y University of Pittsburgh Columbia University Xavier University, College of Law Pennsylvania Ohio Toledo Clarkson Lake Titus Adirondacks Potsdam Elyria Elyria Chamber of Commerce Selective Service Board Mary Ruth Locke Helen Donaldson Harrison Street Mary Ruth Acker Basil Tallon Miss Acker Ruth Irion Helen Palaggi Longfellow Room Peer Gynt Edward Grieg Ase Anitra Dorothy Barnes

Junior Department Hosts Final Regular Luncheon for Elyria Club

The April luncheon for Elyria Woman's Club featured SING DAFFODILS decor and arranging by Mrs. Alvin Myer with help from members including Harold Geigey Vernon Bell and others. Mrs. Tra vers led routine business while Mrs. Aileen Benninghoff previewed The Peabody Sisters of Salem. May Party plans and legislative notes were discussed, and Lucile LaChapelle gave a vocal lecture on voice and personality. A bridal shower for Eleanor Sandrew of Lorain followed, with a four leaf clover theme and several prize winners among attendees.

Woman’s Club Elyria Woman's Club Alvin Myer Harold Geigey Vernon Bell George Johnson Wayne Joviak George Brookhouser Raymond McCullen Margaret Mynchenberg Edward Beaumont Duke Elliott Pat Hogan Edward Harr D.P United Nations International Trade Organization Richard Horan General Federation

Licenses Granted To Local Residents And Officers

Victor Ciarrone from Lorain and Winifred Lennon at 144 Brandis Avenue receive licenses. Gerald Young, Cleveland police sergeant, and Miriam Roberts of Butternut Ridge Road are noted in connection with the licenses.

Victor Ciarrone Lorain U.S.N Winifred Lennon Brandisson Avenue Gerald Young Cleveland Miriam Roberts Butternut Ridge

Local Personal News Town and City Happenings

Mrs. Donald Pressnell, injured on Russia road six weeks ago, convalesces at her parents’ Oberlin road home as husband and son Stanley return from Elyria Memorial hospital. Mrs. Don Myers and daughter Joan, plus Miss Margaret Urig, traveled from Fort Lauderdale by plane after Easter with Mrs. Myers’ parents. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Russell return from Florida, visiting Ormond, Port Orange and Ft. Lauderdale. Barbara Moran, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Moran, underwent a tonsillectomy at Elyria Memorial hospital. Elyrians attend the Lohengrin opera in Cleveland tonight. Mr. and Mrs. James Jewell welcome a son born April 12 at Elyria Memorial hospital. home at 509 Park Place. A son was born April 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bemis of LaGrange. Postnuptial Shower honors Mrs. Edward Pahl at Miss Miller’s home with Green and White decor and an Easter bonnet centerpiece. Double or Nothing provided during the evening with gifts hidden by verses. Charlotte Eady Guild meeting at St. Andrew’s parish house. Elect officers: president Mrs. Robert Buttle, vice president Mrs. Paul Stentz, secretary Mrs. Earl Sloan, treasurer Mrs. Richard Webner. May meeting date shifted to May 17. Reverend G. Russell Hargate led discussions on Fast Days and Canon on Marriage and Divorce. Sponsors: Gold Star Mothers host Crile Hospital party with Elyria Red Cross canteen. Easter egg decor, local schools’ eggs, and music by Patty Lane. Attendees from Elyria listed. Easter mark downs on spring hats at Birklines. Fish fry Fridays at United Polish club. </S>

Donald Pressnell Russia Road Alfred Nash Oberlin Road Stanley Elyria Memorial Hospital Don Myers Joan Margaret Urig Fort Lauderdale Fla Marthe Krausse Edith Krausse Ingelbert Wharton James Jewell Park Place Glen Bemis LaGrange Edward Pahl Vivian Hummer Catherine Miller Lila Bennett Charlotte Eady Betty Bishop Russel Hargate Protestant Episcopal Church Robert Minch Haylor Miss Bishop George Mayhew Kenneth Gooden Robert Thayer Rogert Wharton Crile Gold Star Crile Veterans Hospital Elyria Red Cross Jessie Perkins Elyria Woman's Club Musicians Union Patty Lane WJMO Vern Overdeer Eleanor Reinhardt Hugh Amidon A. T. Sibley H. R. Jones

Hazel Gibson Installed Queen Of Malta Dames In Ceremony

Hazel Gibson was installed queen of the Dames of Malta in a large ceremony at the I O F hall last evening. Grace Hutter and Jessie Raesler presided as installing officers. Officers and attendants were named, with Ruth Blakeslee and Hazel Bates as color bearers, Doris Dean and June Blakeslee as flower girls, and Stella Landers as crown bearer. Gifts were presented, and guests came from several nearby cities. The event included musical numbers and bouquets, with the queen receiving roses from Cora Rippetoe and an orchid from Leona Gardner. The next Protector Assembly meeting is set for April 18 at Pythian Castle Cleveland.

Hazel Gibson Dames of Malta I. O F. Hall Marshall Grace Hutter Jessie Raesler Elsie Shaffstall Ruth Cora Russ Naomi Thelma Watson Herald Mary Prentice Dewuty Herald Harriet Childs Marie Harris Erma Schnarr Sara Mager Abbott Harriett Copus Sara Magel Delia Lutz Elsie Sehriven Edna Smith Mary Berth Christine Hackey Ethel Herring Betty Neal Ardella Holzhauer Winifred Howells Lorain Amherst Grafton Cleveland Brooklyn Heights Harriet Copus Alice Garris Ann Roh

Methodist Circle sponsors show of antiques at First Methodist

The Circle No 1 hosted a two day antiques show at First Methodist church drawing over 600 attendees.13 dealers from nearby towns displayed glassware and antiques while cafeteria meals were offered. The event featured antique outfits worn by four collectors and aims to become an annual affair.

Circle No. 1 First Methodist Church Rocky River Oberlin Wellington North Elmsted Ridgeville Elyria Circle Burton Ohlemacher Kenneth B. Lord Roger Buster William Hawk William Kofske Randall Baumgardner Carl Fesler Clara Sanderson Artelia Hartley M. M. Wilcox Mae Myler Fesler

Calendar for Tonight in Elyria and Ridgeville

A packed local calendar lists W C A leaders council at 6 30 p m with Y M Egs six losses Elyria Child Conservation League meets with Mrs Russell Van Oster 230 Marseilles avenue Dr Theo dore Berg to speak Two O Clock club dinner at 6 30 p m Miss Diana Bel man Wales exchange teacher speaks Theta Eta chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets with Mrs Walter Foura 333 Cambridge avenue Merry Wives of 40 meet with Lucille Weiss Root road Pilgrim Congregational Wormer Association meets Bethel Shrine O M S Prayer Circle St Paul's Circle No 5 hosts Mrs Louise Styles at church Pythian Sisters tureen supper honoring April May June birthdays Church of the Open Door choir supper at 6 p m at Mr Ralph Yost home in Ridgeville St Paul's Circle No 6 with Miss Shirley Pallas 125 Courtland street in evening St Paul's Beacon Light class evening meeting Elyria Garden club Cosmopolitan club YWCA meets Elyria Commandery No 60 K T meets Division D of Lake Avenue Congregational church meets at Mrs Arthur Bauer 262 Spruce street Mrs Ira Ives assists devotions from James 4 17 Mrs Frank Spencer reviews Japan Begins Again Mrs Rachel Lamberton reads Indian health article Routine business by Mrs Lamberton nominating committee named for September officers Refreshments served by eleven members and one guest May 10 hostess shifts Mrs Belle Moulton and Mrs D M Upton May 4 Daughters of Scotland lodge inspection May 24 supreme lodge attendance urged Prize won by Mrs George Halliday Lunch served by several hosts Next lodge meeting April 26 K P hall Bake Sale April 8 Ridgeville Kindergarten Mothers O Donnell on Court St.

W.C Elyria Child Conservation League Russell van Oster Marseilles Avenue Theodore Berg Two O'Clock Club Diana Belman Wales Theta Eta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Walter Foura Cambridge Avenue Merry Wives of Lucille Weiss Root Road Pilgrim Congregational Wormer Association Bethel Shrine O.M.S. Prayer Circle St. Paul's Circle No. 5 Jchurch Louise Styles Pythian Church of the Open Door Ralph Yost Ridgeville St. Paul's Circle No Shirley Pallas Courtland Street St. Paul’s Beacon Light Elyria Garden Club Cosmopolitan Club Y.W.C.A Elyria Commandery No K. T Lake Avenue

Metcalf to wed Cleveland woman in Oberlin ceremony

Oberlin announces the marriage plans of Prof. Franklin P. Metcalf of 449 West Lorain street Oberlin to Miss Christine J Malmer of 9304 Edmund street Cleveland daughter of the late M M Malmer of Youngstown Ohio The wedding takes place May 6 at 7 30 p m in Euclid Avenue Congregational Church Cleveland Rev F Q Blackhard will officiate Miss Malmer heads the electro cardiograph department at the Veterans Administration and has a strong background in X ray work and medical tech training from Youngstown Cleveland Clinic Cornell and the University of Illinois Metcalf held botany positions in China and has served in both World Wars after which the couple will reside at 449 West Lorain Street Oberlin.

Oberlin Franklin P. Metcalf West Lorain Street Christine J. Malmer Edmund Street Cleveland M. M. Malmer Youngstown Elyria Euclid Avenue Congregational Church F. Q. Blachard Michael M. Malmer Miss Malmer Veterans’ Administration Youngstown City Hospital Cleveland Clinic Cornell University University of Illinois Baptist Church Playhouse Metcalf Isaac Stevens Metcalf Oberlin College Fukien Christian University Hoochow China Lingnan University Canton Signal Corps Army Air Force Air Intelligence School Harrisburg The Flying Tigers West Loraine Street

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Prof A.S. Ormsby Doris Taylor New York Eleanor Sandrew Pam Wavrick Wavrick Martha Yosa Eli& Bill Laure Jurina Mary Jane DeSilvester Jeanne Bommer Fat Chapman James Darvis Nick Halasz Oressa Brown Margaret Renner Catherine Persensky Clarissa Brush Evora Ford Ada Belle Smith Dorothy Willoughby Clip ‘N Curl Beauty Salon Lodi St Mgr Virginia Towne Birklines Second St United Polish Club Oberlin Rd Denier Broad ST Capitol Theatre Effa Brown Sun Srd Tremain Altights Lady’s Ner Protectors’ Association Shaffstall Protectors Assembly Methodist Circle Middle Ave Lake Ave Boy Scout Troop 116 Giet Daughters of Scotland K. of P. Hall Supreme Lodge Harry Mills George Halliday James McClements Dan Lewis Jack J. Betts William McCully Caroline Avenue Ridgeville Kindergarven O'Donnell Court St Gamma Epsilon Ot Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Joyce Orndorff Twelfth Street Sue Simon Betty Kreeger Ruth Kelly Spring Valley Country Club Jane Emerich Beta Sigma Phi Elvera Thomas H. A. Stran Straw St. Paul's Circle No. 2 Otto Mischka Fred Will Charles Krapp Vermilion Flora Krugman E. Pallas Japan William Kerr T. Washke Lorain County J. Mischka Louis Chervenka Catholic Daughters of America Mrs. Foss Darlene Lucas Miss Foreman Carol Segraves F. P. Metcalf Catholic Study Club No. 4 James O'Connor Fifth Street O'Connor Ted Emerich John Becker Richard Notley Mildred Walsh Leona Boone East River Street C.A First Methodist Italy Pate Life Look Sport Magazines Roblee Mallen Righee Hdwr
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