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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1955

Page

2

Carruthers Weds Gloria Kunkler in Oberlin Church

Robert Carruthers and Gloria Jean Kunkler united in marriage Saturday at First Methodist Church Oberlin. The couple, residents of Oberlin and Wellington, plan to reside at 21 South Street, Oberlin. The ceremony featured seven-branch candelabra and stock carnations, with Rev. R. L. Krepps officiating at 2 p.m. The bride wore Chantilly lace and satin, carried a bouquet of white carnations, and was given in marriage by her father. Attendants wore strapless gowns with boleros and net headbands, pearl accessories, and carried cascade bouquets of white carnations. Approximately 120 guests attended the reception in the social room. The bride, formerly Miss Gloria Kunkler, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kunkler. she is a Navy Department employee in Cleveland. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carruthers of Wellington, a 1951 Penfield High School graduate and draftsman for Elyria Telephone.

Robert Carruthers First Methodist Church Oberlin Gloria Jean Kunkler Charles Kunkler South St Carruthers Taylor St Wellington R. L. Krepps Lei Jani Fleming Hille Alfred Arlo Wintreck Tis’ Hanun Stanley Bunkler James Wilson Miss Kunkler Oberwin Obertin High School Navy Department Cleveland Penfield Hitch School Elynia Telephone Company Cinson Michael Pinner Norwalk Joan Stine Chieiga Janet Swamth Milan VFW Charles Obermiller Millie Smith Nancy Riley Betty Stoll Rolland Ancersbach Amherst

St Jude preschool meeting for parents and children

A round up of St Jude preschool parents and children will be held in the school auditorium tomorrow morning from 9 to 11 am. Mothers bringing children who will be six before November 1 are asked to attend with the child’s birth certificate.

St. Jude Oroon

El Y Annes Hear Needlework Discussion at Holly Hall

El-Y-Annes at Holly Hall heard talks on the history and craft of needlework with demonstrations by Mes Howard Olmstead and Robert Birdsall. A donation to the Cancer Fund was approved, and June 13 was set for the installation dinner.

Mes Howard Olmstead Robert Birdsall Tastahs El-Y-Annes Holly Hall Olmstead Ie East District Cancer Fund Clarence Jones Harley Rea Orrie ‘Turner Prank Shaushenhaupt Byron Elder Plof. Johnson Wol Peyton Elder Charman Johnson Jess Messaros

Jada Club Plans Rummage Sale and August Vacation

Members of the Jada Club discussed a rummage sale set for Friday and Saturday and a club vacation in August. Barbara Kalesky attended with the group, which elected Pat MacCune as lead reporter. A skit titled Summer Time was staged by Carol James and Barbara Kalesky during the social hour. The next meeting will be at Sandy Holmes's home.

Jada Club Sun Barbara Kalesky Pat MacCune Carol James Sandy Holmes

Bridal shower and May 14 wedding announced for Marian DeChant

Miss Marian DeChant of 4400 Abbe Rd will marry Edward Zabalo of Lorain May 14 at St. Theresa Church Sheffield. Rev Fr. Joseph Eiringer will perform the ceremony at 9:30 a.m. DeChant, a 1952 Brookside High School graduate, is a Bendix-Westinghouse clerk and former Young Ladies Sodality president. Zabalo attended Lorain schools, served in Japan with the Air Force, and works at Polansky Market. DeChant’s fiancé’s father is former Sheffield Village mayor. A miscellaneous shower was hosted by Mrs. Alvin Schmitz with 32 guests from several nearby communities. A personal shower was given by Bendix-Westinghouse coworkers.

Marian DeChant Arthur [DeChant Abbe Rd Edward Zabalo Stanley Zabalo Lexington Ave Lorain St. Theresa Church Sheffield Joseph Eiringer Miss DeChant Brookside High School Young Ladies' Sodality Group Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Company United States Air Force Japan Nativity Church of Polansky DeChant Sheffield Village

Career Day Seeks Path for Senior Girls at May Event

Senior girls from Elyria area schools will attend Career Day on May 4 hosted by local utilities Ohio Edison and Ohio Fuel Gas. The morning includes a breakfast, college visit, and tours, with talks by home economics leaders on careers in home economics, utilities, hospitals, and education.

Srey Comets Ohio Ohio Edison Bakiwinn Wallace College Duncheon Elyria Country Club Weremories Ohin Edison Marilou Haag Dorothy Filles Jones Ohin Home Economists Asseektion Yarbara Bronson Economnst Faison

Family Conclave Reveals Five Generations

A North Clymer New York gathering brings five generations together led by the oldest member Als. Rania Cobb, 90, formerly of Faulkner, now residing on Chestnut Ride. Attendees include her daughter Mrs Boardman, 65, granddaughter Mrs Thames Malone, 42, and Jeanne Ann Costello born August 27, 1954, daughter of Mrs Ralph Costettia.

Mae Beardman North Clymer N.Y Als Rania Cobb Faulkner Chestnut Ride Boardman Grandeeter Thames Malone Dewhurst Rd B.D Jeanne Ann Costello Ralph Costettia Careat Heran

April births and discharges at Elyria Memorial Hospital

A hospital log from Elyria Memorial lists newborns born April 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Keller, Miller, Smith, Tracey, and addresses. Discharges include Edward Albert, Mrs. Buller, Lee Cragin, Mrs. Kufner, Mrs. Madro and daughter, Mrs. Medsker and daughter, Mrs. Moyers, Fritz Mueller, Mrs. Smith, and Jake Zachman with their residences.

Charles Keller West Third St John] Miller S. Logan St Earl] Smith 16Th St John Tracey Birkshire Ra Edward Albert South Middle Ave James Buller Harrison St Lee Cragin North Ridgeville Katherine Kufner Garden Ave Donald Madro R. D George Medsker Weller Rd Alvin Moyers Washington Ave Fritz Mueller R. Od Charles Smith LaGrange Jake Zachman Chase St

Deaths among children stain rabies study and mission murals

A Lorain county list of couples and occupations appears amid a report on rabies deaths from 1913 to 1901. The Chicago Open study notes most fatalities are under one year old and tied to the Holy Family Mission murals in Apache Indian territory.

Chicago Coolidge Ariz Holy U.S Charlotte Bonner Seaingsters Art Medical Association James Stevens

Smith Finnen Vows Exchanged In Milan

Miss Dorothy Ann Finnen and Alvin F. Smith wed in St. Anthony Catholic Church Milan in a double ring Nuptial Mass officiated by Rev Fr James Mc Gowan. After a ten-day Penn Hills honeymoon they will reside in Milan at SL Center St. Both families named. bride a Milan High School 1953 graduate employed at Erie County United Bank. groom a Norwalk native, St Paul High School 1950 graduate, U S Air Corps veteran, employed by Chapin and Chapin Construction in Norwalk.

St. Anthony's Oh Beautiful Mother James McGowan St. Anthony Catholic Church Milan Dorothy Ann Finnen Alvin F. Smith Penn Hills Pennsylvania SL Center St Vincent ‘Finnen Erie County United Bank Leon Smith Christie Ave Norwalk St. Paul High School U.S. Air Corps Chapin and Chapin Construction Company

St Johns PTA Plans Bazaar And Bicycle Rodeo Prizes

Lt. Tom Provenza, Lorain County Civil Defense Director, spoke to 28 St. Johns PTA members at the school and showed illustration movies. PTA sponsorships include a Friday rummage sale and a fall bazaar with church groups. Seventh graders and parents will entertain eighth graders at year’s end. next PTA meeting is May 23 at the school.

Tom Sam Provenza Lorain County St. John’s Pta PTA Cchurch St John’s Pta

Women Of Churches At Work Circle Plans June Dinner

MAGYAR CIRCLE NO 4 to hb G Novak led the devotional and Sunday meeting of Creel Naodat at the church. Mrs F attended business meetings. Lapos, Deporte and others helped with church drive progress. Delegates to Lorain Regional Women’s Conference were announced. next meeting May 29 planned with Mrs Nagy. Calantha Group met at Edna Wissinger’s home with prayer, devotions, and book review. next meeting May 12 at the church.

Magyar Circle G. Novak Creel Naodat Ts ‘Council Charehex Mrele Wall Parthdins Stephen Lengel Barnabas Ninty Lorain Yonom Thurs Joseph Beregsaaszt John Palagyi Novak Farkas Mia Barnabas Nagy Adams St Calantha Washington Avenue F. Biddinger Etude Stephens ‘College J.D. Hand Wington W. Calvin Reed

Wakeman Circle Meeting in Birmingham Details

Wakeman Circle will hold a guest day Thursday at Breeze Hill home of Mrs Elgin Howe in Birmingham. Dr May Andrews of Ashland College will share experiences from England including Stratford on Avon Shakespeare's home. Rummage sale ongoing all week at 121 Harrison Street.

Wakeman Reading Circle Elgin Howe Birmingham Howe Breeze Hill May Andrews Ashland College England Stratford -on-Avon Shakespeare Harrison Street

Engaged Elyria Pair Donna Diederick To Wed Joseph Woch

Mr. and Mrs. Lester N. Diederick announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Marie to Joseph George Woch son of Mrs. Stella Woch. The couple plan a summer wedding. Miss Diederick is a Elyria Memorial Hospital office employee and a Elyria High School graduate. Woch attended Lorain High School, served three years in the Navy, and now works at Fruchauf Trailer Company.

Lester N. Diederick Riverside Ct Donna Marie Joseph George Woch Stella Woch Lorain Miss Diederick Elyria District Ale High Elyria Memorial Hospital Lorain High School United States Navy Fruchauf Trailer Company

Denmark native Mrs Skjerne speaks at Elyria Club unit

Mrs. Axel Skjerne of Oberlin a Danish native led the Social Progress program for the Elyria Woman's Club. She shared Hans Christian Andersen stories and Danish history, reading pieces such as The Shirt Collar and The Emperor's New Clothes. Plans were announced for an April 30 Legion hall dance and a May 23 tax stamp dinner at First Congregational church.

Axel Skjerne Oberlin Denmark Social Progress Elyria John Timms Elyria Womans Club, Inc Norman Eldridge Ways and Means Clifford Johnston American Legion Hall First Congregational Church

Newlyweds To Reside In Chicago

CHATHAM Presently residing at 5554 Woodlawn St Chicago Mr and Mrs Walter Egbert Grevatt Jr formerly Miss Margaret Eleanor Vieth daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Herman Vieth Chatham became the bride of Walter Grevatt Jr March 19 by New Haven Conn Mr Grevatt was a student minister at the Congregational church of Chatham during 1953 54 and was active with the Youth Center in town

Chatham Woodlawn St Chicago Walter Egbert Grevatt Jr Margaret Eleanor Vieth Paul Herman Vieth Walter Grevatt Jr New Haven Conn Grevatt Congregational Church of

Rainbow Girls View Drill Work of Lorain Team

One hundred thirty seven members of Elynia Assembly No 13 onter of the Rainbow for Girls watched a precision drill review by Lorain St. John Drill Team last night after their regular meeting. The assembly recently started a drill team and Lorain is one of Drill Master Esler s more advanced squads. Thelma Line announced a penny supper for May 20 at the First Congregational Church and Rainbow Girls were urged to support the Masonic Dance set for July 8 at Grotta Park.

Elynia Assembly No Onter of the Rainbow Lorain St. John Assembly Elyna Assembly Lorain Esler Thelma Line First Congregational Church Rainbow Grotta Park Mora Charles Kennewick Wash Reuben Gest

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Gloria Kunkler Botamer Florist Cor. Park Plo Clark St Thone Alvin Schmitz Abbeil Berea Avon Avon Lake Schmitz Anthony Gilles Moers Elizabeth Smith Theresa Melkie Emma Genter Jean Bhickie Carol DeChant Gilles Miss DeChants Ruth Sloan Pat Huff Ohin Fuel Gas Co Lois Simonds Dye Jackie Crowell Eattal Hospital AjAmerican Legion Auxiliary The Legion Elomi Helen Robertson Cleveland Phan New View Home Economists Association Carla Koehn Ann Weideman John Graber Lindi Craig Marchandise O'Neilly Burkhard Barbara Harper Robertson Altor Akron Panama Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Sandra Kremer Darlene Nofziner Legion Home Legion William Laschen Russell St Lucille Tocchi Elyria Ave Jesse Tetrick Lang Ave Burner Maude Parker John Sherrod West River St Lil Board Christ Evanoff East 37d Rstaurant Yolanda Eneff Vermilion-on-the- Lake Juan City Water Department Doris Pratt North Main St Smith-Finnen Carlton Smith Seree Michael Finnen Milton Smith Ewell Studio Dorothy Finnen Women of Churches Wakeman Circle Uury Tsi Donna M. Diederick John Vestal Clarice Steller Skjerne Cochairmen Ceorge Gowell Cecil Stinmanns Mossems Puchard Teastlate George Thosapasat HW. Tibbats Richard Todd Frank Vonachen Water Vondapock Houghton Earl Ware A Hi Waters 0. Weber William J. Wesle Con. Sharrer Rainbow Girls B.E Goodrich Oye the Gay Imlediterranean B. F. Goodrich Cleveland St W. C. Wise D.S.C
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