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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1947
Page
3
A couple wed at Assumption Church in Grafton Wisconsin this morning at nine. The bride, daughter of Karl Pasadyn, wore a white satin gown with French lace and train. The groom is son of Mae Barden of Lorain. attendants and music noted, including Ave Maria and a Swiss gift handkerchief.
A Lorain society column covers a July wedding of the daughter of Mr and Mrs I D with the groom from Amherst and Me followed by a reception at the Romanian club in Lorain. Attendants, bridesmaids, and a large guest list are listed along with gifts, attire, and a reception at Immaculate Conception hall in Grafton. A later note mentions a rally planned for May 22 and Elyria Woman’s Club events with Rev Frank Baker as speaker and a drive for bags.
Misplaced and fragmented items report on Marjory Cosheane touring with Bowling Green University Treble Otes club through Florida and Georgia venues. Other notices include Phyllis Refeshing visiting Ohio Wesleyan, Dale Gould and family furloughs, Niagara Falls trips, and newborns at Elyria Memorial hospital with local addresses and parental names.
Y W C A industrial department and clubs will present Miss Elizabeth Kardos from the School of Costume Design Cleveland on Tuesday April 22 at 8 PM in YWCA parlors. Refreshments follow and reservations are due by Monday noon. Area circles report growth and mission work across the Lorain Deanery with efforts to collect linens. Circle No 1 meets May 16 at Mrs Arthur Davis home with Mrs Edward Schirack reading.
The Garford PTA schedules a dinner for Meir teachers at the Wishbone in Oberlin at 6 48 p m on Wednesday April 30. A student recital follows at 7 15 p m with tickets sold by Mrs Robert Miller before April 28. Patrol boys, eighth grade party, and refreshments are coordinated by local parents and volunteers including Mrs Miller and several named organizers.
Elyria Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star initiated eight new members. Visitors from neighboring chapters attended. Rainbow Girls marked a silver anniversary with a charity dance. plans include May outings and a May 16 rummage sale. Grace Guild discussed European adoption packages and a May picnic. Sonrisa Club observed its eighth anniversary with dinner and dancing. St Clair Rebekah Lodge marked a 25th anniversary with a tureen dinner and program. Child Evangelism Fellowship held a Spring rally at the high school with songs, Bible exercises, and a spelling bee.
Mrs Donald Zilch, Lorain. Mrs Albert Marsh, Lorain. Alfred Scharenta, 113 Morgan street. Mrs Robert Fox and baby boy, 033 Lake avenue. Mrs William George and baby boy, 434 West Ninth street. Mrs Corwin Meyer and baby boy, 303 Furnace street. Less than 33 percent of Wales residents can speak Welsh per government survey.
A long list of Monday gatherings includes Know Your Town by the League of Women Voters at Baston Heights, Circle of GEL, and musical programs by Junior Woman's Club. Also planned are lodge examinations, literary and social meetings, a DeMolay chapter, Hadassah, G.A.R. party, church council supper, and the Musical Art Society joint program with Playmakers on Tuesday night at First Congregational Church featuring Tschaikowsky scenes under Frank Seward.
A list of Lorain residents with various trades receives licenses or permits. Names include Edward Sandor a 21 year old apprentice machinist, Olga Study 18, John Socotch 22, Bernice Buckley 20, and several others plus an impending P. T. A. dance at Gates School on Saturday April 26 from 9 to 12. Additional entries note occupations such as steel workers crane operators and a penitr person, with addresses in Lorain Oberlin Wellington and Sandusky. The notice records multiple applicants and a community event schedule.
Jeanne Karl and LeRoy Kenneth Axx plan a seven o'clock candlelight ceremony at Pligum Congregational Church. Miss Karl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Kael, will wear a white satin gown with a long train and pearl jewelry. Axx, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Axx, is employed by Ohio Fuel Gas. The couple will honeymoon after the reception at the Elyria Woman's Club with 150 to 178 guests.
A fragment notes a party planning session for the Nominating Committee with members including Andraw Plas hens, Oviatt, Joseph Teil, Brie Duckett, and Edward Drager. A further party is planned within the next month and the next meeting is set for May.
Joseph McCarthy underwent operative treatment in Mating Hospital Cleveland and is now at home. His uncle William Cunningham drove him from Lakewood to his home and visited the McCarty family. Mia Rosa Hurd and Mrs Russell Minger attended a Cleveland showing of Charming Children on Tuesday.
Mrs Richard Bane entertained relatives Thursday at her home in honor of her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs Clifford Smith Mrs Charles Albrecht Elyria Mrs William Baetz Antherst Mrs Carl Stinson Mrs Oscar Zeise Lorain Mrs Fred Holzhauer Penfield Junction Mrs Mary Baetz Brownhelm Mrs Almon Brocksitker and children Rugby and Mrs Keith Jarrett Joppy. Delicous refreshments were served. gifts were received by Mrs Sanders.
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