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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1946
Page
5
In Covington on Twenty of May, Mr and Mrs Vitail Bohavati celebrate the marriage of their daughter OMe Bohatan to a son of the family. The bride, long employed at Standard Brug company, and the groom, a naval discharge veteran, reside on Second Street.
The fragment describes community notices including a memorial or religious service, May 2 and May 10 church gatherings, a birthday dinner, Bible study, hymn singing, and a Women's Club education program with student performances. It mentions individuals such as Mrs. Donford, Mrs. Mussell, Mrs. Bristo l, and Ms Hobill, with churches and local venues like Paul’s Circle and First Congregational Church.
St Marys Parent Teacher Association held a parish hall event with 68 tables in play and 25 prizes awarded after games. Mrs Maurice Kritzel chaired a 34 member committee. refreshments followed. Upcoming events include a Mexico slide show by Mrs Af Arkbeck and a May 5 Zone Hot Ty meeting.
In a mixed dancing charity event at the hall, attendees balanced costume and discipline for war relief. Guests were invited to join efforts and celebrate community aid through festive dance and social gathering.
A stream of local notices reports births at Elyria Memorial Hospital including a son for Mr and Mrs Hobart and other families at St James and Elyria Memorial. Community updates cover American Legion Auxiliary activities, charity drives, meeting adjournments, and plans for a Youth Center as well as upcoming events in May.
Approximately 60 members attended the Lorain Deanery of NCCW meeting at St Joseph's hall in Amherst on Tuesday. Officers were elected with Mrs. Wed Bullpen re-elected president, Mes Mages of Amherst as vice president, Mrs Ton Smith as secretary, and Mrs Clouosa of Lernity as treasurer. report on Red Cross work was given. next meeting set for May 21 in Elyria.
Bronseph King, minister at First Church in Oberlin, spoke on the vital roles of home, school, and church in shaping society. He urged strengthening family life, urged peace and civility, and cited community actions as crucial to national well being. The meeting featured Mrs. Po A. Lawrence leading the pledge, with Miss Noraly-Abbo assisting. May 21 card party at Loelock and May 12 Federation of Women's Clubs in Cleveland were announced.
A broad sale advertised in a Bay's and girl's clothing shop listing items including fabric, furniture, and various goods. The notice mentions sale events in a basement area at Chestnut Street and references Latin items and sanitary conditions.
The meeting covered cooperative organization and minority financial ownership as keys to unity. Speaker Mr Couch urged discussion groups, while church and community aims emphasized economic education and worker solidarity. Final preparations for a May 14 concert were announced, with plans for an outdoor party at Miss Ona V. Holly's home and a skating event May 7 at Lorain Coliseum.
Fragmentary OCR lists licenses for multiple persons including John Contrey and Margaret Utter back from Long Island with aged entries. Albert Johann Obertin and Carre Mason from Lorain. Joseph Wiles from Oberlin. Emily Marsh connected to Tesla operations. Helen Alexen from Lorain.
A jumble of lodge degrees, charitable events, card parties, and church circle gatherings fills a May calendar. Initiations and officer elections, dances, Mother’s Day dinners, and youth center planning highlight weekly activities across West Side groups and neighborhood churches.
Bethel Shiile holds a Thursday meeting with a featured program and refreshments to close. Circle No.10 of the First Methodist church meets tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Mrs. J. E. Bohn’s home. Miss Betty Newton of Ohio Fuel Gas Co will speak on Treats and Tricks with special music.
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