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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1961
Page
2
A dramatic scene features Casper delivering a bizarre 88 cent sale order including 3900 laundry nets and shelf extenders, prompting the boss to denounce the merchandising spree. Casper blames a nightclub encounter with a blonde, admitting distraction and ruined inventory.
Miss Joan Marlene Dellisanti daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Dellisanti 428 Metcalf Rd wed James W Reitz in a nuptial high mass at St Jude Church Officiating was Rev Michael Marrett The bride wore an Alfred Angelo gown of Chantilly lace and silk organza They exchanged vows in a ceremony attended by family and friends Four hundred guests were to attend a reception at Tom's Country Place Avon Florida was the couple's honeymoon destination The bride is a 1937 Elyria High School graduate and a Nationwide Insurance secretary The groom is a Remington Rand Univac customer service engineer a US Air Force veteran and Elyria Catholic High School alumnus They will reside in Amherst.
Richard Reitz served as groom with his brother as best man. Ushers included James Dellisanti and Thomas Kaine, while Bill Dellisanti acted as ring bearer. The bride's mother wore a ribbon sheath oatmeal shade dress.
Tip TOPS members met at Ohio Fuel Gas Company auditorium to outline a recognition dinner on April 25. Shirley Lauer won three month best loser with 30 pounds and was named monthly winner. Margaret Berg placed second with 14 pounds. A week point contest was started, and the losing team will serve a low calorie supper to the winners.
The Hobby Violet Society met at Mrs. Russell Page’s home in North Ridgeville and held a leaf and violet plant auction with Mrs. Page as auctioneer. Guests Ruth Smith and Maude Eleanor Beam attended while a dessert course was served before discussions on the April violet show in Amherst and an April 21 show near Toledo. Mrs. Forest Ohmes won a violet plant door prize and will lead the May 9 program featuring a film at Mrs. John Mohler’s home.
A quick party dip combines bologna and dill pickles with cheddar cheese. Blend two cups finely chopped bologna with two cups grated cheddar and two cups chopped dill pickles. Add one tablespoon pickle brine and horseradish, plus 0.75 cup mayonnaise and canned pimiento chopped to finish.
Cascade School PTA will elect unit officers at a Tuesday meeting. Elyria Patrolman James Ostar will show a Safety Town film. Plans formed at the board meeting with Mrs. John Takacs on April 6. Mrs. Robert Kleinoeder announced aid for needy families and a clothing carton outside the principal’s office. Kelly Kratchen announced Lorain County safety poster contest with art scholarships. Kindergarten registration is April 26. Patrol members will be honored May 17 with a silver dollar. Northcentral District meeting is in Mansfield on Wednesday with a training course. Transportation is available from board members. Teachers party is April 27 with plans to see Dark at The Top of The Stairs at Black River Playhouse and lunch at Howard Johnson’s. Reservations via Sally Howard. Next board meeting May 4 with Mrs. Kleinoeder at 221 Louisiana Ave.
Allen PTA will host a card party and student art exhibit from 7 30 to 10 30 pm in the school gym. Mrs Howard Ryan is chairman and Mrs William Justen handles tickets. Also notes about YWCA club lunch at Russell's Inn and upcoming May 11 meeting. Mr and Mrs Carl Rezek return from St Petersburg Florida after wintering there.
Birds of Florida seemed alive as William Sarice of Clark and Lance Realtors showed movies at the Elyria Garden Club meeting at the YWCA residence. Russell B. Hillier was elected vice president with Ernest Splete as president. A tea table and a narcissus centerpiece were prepared by Mrs. Verne Unger. William Rennie announced a plant sale at next month's meeting.
Miss Carol Ann Sprankle wed Ray mond Leslie Lescher at St. Paul Church Norwalk at 9 AM. Officiant Rev. George Jaeger. music by Women’s Choir directed by Mrs. Richard Zimmerman. Bride, daughter of F L Sprankle, wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with empire bodice and chapel train. bouquet of white roses orchids ivy and stephanotis. aurora borealis crystals in her bouquet. Groom’s parents Raymond C. Lescher and Mrs. Michael Koviak attended. reception 2-5 PM at Bronton Norwalk Conservation League. about 300 guests expected.
Miss Peggy Krieg wed Frederick H Long today at 2 pm in St Joseph Church Avon Lake. A reception at Westlake Sportsmen's Club followed an open house at the bride’s parents’ home. The Ohio State University dental hygiene graduate becomes Mrs Long and the couple plans to reside at 32800 Walker Rd with a northern Michigan honeymoon after the ceremony officiated by Rev Carl Verner.
Round Table Club elected new officers for 1961 62 at a meeting with Mr and Mrs Max Van Wormer at 109 Stanford Ave Mrs Robert Choate will be president Roy Hayes is vice president B Murray Davidson secretary Robert Boylan corresponding secretary Dr Robert Wilson treasurer Speaker Mrs J Martin Beck spoke on Personal Glimpses into The White House with anecdotes about the home since 1792 Harold A Zealley read excerpts from The Elyria Memorial Hospital Ambulance. Hosts Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson Gulf Rd May 10
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