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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1940

Page

5

Miss Mary Seward and Martin McGowan Wed Today

Miss Mary E Seward and Martin A McGowan were married at St Marys church with Rev Edward J Seward officiating The ceremony featured Navy ensembles white orchids and a navy accessories two families attended a private breakfast at Mrs Leon Selmans only sister served as bridesmaid and the couple plans to reside at 459 W Ninth Street Lorain Cleveland area residents were noted in attendance McGowan is son of Delia McGowan and Jobs with the National Tube Company.

Edward J. Seward St. Mary's Church Mary E. Seward Martin A. McGowan Parkview Lorain Miss Seward James B. Seward Fourth Street Mr. McGowan Delia McGowan Clifton Blvd Lakewood St. Mary's Leon Selman Obo Street Sic Gowan Ninth Street McGowan Board of Elections National Tube Company

Service League Hillbilly Party Benefited Sightless Center

The Elyria Service League hosted a Hillbilly Party at the Elks Hall for the Center for the Sightless. Promoters included Florence King with volunteers Mrs. Timms Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Dill and Mrs. Beltz. Entertainment featured silent films two Playmakers groups singing and Wade Grabill's orchestra. Prizes of baby pigs and chickens were awarded. guests enjoyed snacks then left.

Elyria Service League Elks Hall Center For the Sightless Florence King Richard A. Timms J. B. Johnson Albert W. Dill Joseph Beltz Barbara Plocher Summer Hartwell Audrey Foster Sue Burd Shirley Rassler

Community PTA News and Upcoming Events

The report covers PTA and Woren Relief Corps activities including one membership ballot, sick member care, and a district meet in Wellington. Planned are a white elephant exchange, a mother daughter banquet, Bunco prizes, and a May 9 meeting at Joyce Maddox’s home. May events include Eaton district PTAs with programs, elections, and a Ely supper for mothers and daughters.

Richard Allen Woren Relef Corps Marie Harris Relief Committee Anna Grace Bright Wellington Lorain County

Miss Fosselius recounts Charleston West Virginia trip and club notes

Miss Ebba Fosselius described a spring vacation trip to Charleston West Virginia with stops at Monticello and the Sky Line Drive She praised the gardens churches and the post office area and noted a theater and a song composition from Bradstown The Round Table club met with readings reviews and a birthday surprise for Mrs Harry Rankin with a tea table display and a planned May 24 tureen meeting

Mgrs Sumner Hartwell Ebba Fosselius Charleston West Virginia Thomas Jefferson Monticello Dark Street Lafsrette Bradstown Kentucky Stephen Cerlins Foster Elyria Fosselius H. W. Merriman George Livingston M. E. Hendricks George Hibhner Effie Hecock RC. Measton E. R. Schneider Robert Wilson J. C. Joner Hoy Clymer E. W. Beidler

Thelma Reinker and Paul Krone to Exchange Vows

Thelma Reinker will marry Paul F. Krone at St John’s Church tonight at 7 30. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev. Armin Schroeder with Miss Evelyn Reinker as maid of honor and Walter Krone as best man. A reception for 200 will follow at the U H S hall on Center Ridge road.

Thelma Reinker Paul F. Krone St Jon's Church Roger Reinker P. M. Schroeter Armin Schroeder Evelyn Reinker Ruth Niemeyer Clara Krone Marie Herbst Adeline Krone Miss Niemeyer Miss Krone Walter Krone Fred Leopold, Jr Donald Reinker George Krone Henry Krone Dover Center Dover High School The Bingham Co Cleveland Washington, D. C Center Ridge Road

P H C Officers Club Hosts Pinochle Evening

The Protected Home Circle Officers Club met at Leon Hart's Lakewood home with twelve members and two guests. Three pinochle tables and one banco table were played. prizes went to Flora Read and Leonard Dunford for pinochle, with Roxie Coulter and William Leonhart consoling and Lillian Smith winning the banco prize. Luncheon followed and the group adjourned to May 24 at the Heimsath home 205 Clark Street.

Home Circle Officers Club Lorain Women of the Moose Maude McLaughlin Farm Implement Company Ina Thomas Library Committee Gates Memorial Hospitals Elvrra Amherst Hospital Sanatorium Oberlin Children’s Home Oberlin Hospital Mooseheart Gates Hospital Agnes Yost Leona Smith Alice Berry Ohio Public Service Fern Monnich

Birthday Courtesy for Helen Standen Hosts X-Ocho Bridge

Extend birthday courtesy to Helen Standen of Glenwood street as X-Ocho associates meet Thursday evening with bridge as the diversion. Elea nor Siegmund had high score while Esther Markel was low. luncheon featured sweet peas and white tapers. Members will honor Helen Standen and Joan Standen at the next meeting on May 16 at LaVonne Gow’s home.

Ioha Omega Sorority Clara Mae Gibbons East River Street Bunco Marguerite Kuiner Joyce Maddox Vivian Martin Norma Rhoads Ruth Meinke Marguerite Kuimer Elaine Chobanoff Irene Rybarcyk Marian Hunter Malcom Court Helen Standen Glenwood Street X-Ocho Associates Bridge Eleanor Siegmund Esther Markel Joan Standen LaVonne Gow Wurst Court

Calendar items feature campus speaker and club events

The 39ers calendar lists Oberlin exchange student as YWCA speaker. Fine Arts sponsors a bridge party at the Woman's Club. Merry Mixups with Mrs Josie Bauer at 118 Fairlawn Avenue. Bible study with Mrs Von Duyke at Cleveland Street 7 45. Business Women's Bible class at Curtis home Fifth Street 7 03. Townsend Club No 1 meets in club rooms at 8. British Empire club holds an important business meeting in club rooms at 8.

Oberlin Exchange Y. W.C. A. Fine Arts Department Woman's Club Josie Bauer Fairlawn Avenue von Duyke Cleveland Street Curtis Home Fifth Street Townsend Club British Empire Club

Lorain County Maternal Health Assn Plans April Meeting

The Lorain County Maternal Health Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday April 30 at 1230 at the Elyria YWCA. After lunch brief reports and the annual board election will follow. Rev Ferdin and Q Blanchard of Euclid Avenue Congregational Church Cleveland will address the Maternal Health Program as a Strength to the Family and Community. Reservations may be made by calling the YWCA tonight.

Lorain County Maternal Health Association Elyma Y. W. C. A Ferdinand Q. Blanchard Euclid Avenue Congregational Church Cleveland

Dine of Elyria Order of Western Star Patrons

Past Matrons and Patrons of Elyria chapter Order of Western Star hosted a dinner at the Masonic Temple with Hazel Brodbeck and Joseph Brown as hosts and Mrs. Eric Chapman assisting. Plans were made for a June 19 picnic at Art and Mrs Arthur Hiscox home and a fall dinner for 1940 Star officers.

Elyria Order of Western Star Masonic Temple Hazel Brodbeck Joseph Brown Eric Chapman Marthe Washington Geraniums Art Arthur Hiscox Art Hiscox Carl Dramm Louie Heidrich Annie Wilcox Mirs Lowe Heid Fich Mary Reese O. E. Brodbeck Hans Steger Robert Hand Neel Duckett William Hiscox Chas. Tattersall Frank Aust Ira Harrison A. J. Robinson

Dorcas Class Elects Nominating Committee at Church

Dorcas class of the Church of Christ elects a nominating committee to choose new officers. Mrs Sam Findlay hosts on Spruce street. The committee includes Mrs T W Higham Mrs L P Kaiser Mrs Will Foster and Mrs E Adams. May meeting date set.

Dorcas Church of Christi Sam Findlay Spruce Street T. W. Higham L. P. Kaiser Will Foster E. Adams Nanee Cope Foster Elsie Yanecer Findlay F. T. Brunger E. B. Schoenherr George Delp John Gutensohn Paul Hummer Ralph Gwin Cornell Avenue

Cancel Program Postponed After Mrs Irving Plain Dies

The Spring frolic sponsored by the W A C for May 2 is postponed to Thursday May 9 due to the death of Mrs. Irving Plain. The change shifts the community event to a later date.

W.A. C Irving Plain

Young People Forum to Discuss Family Relationships

The Young People's Forum of the YWCA will meet tomorrow at 4 PM at the YWCA. Mrs. E J Howenstien will lead the discussion on Family Relationships.

Young People’s Forum Y. W E. J. Howenstien

Northwest Encampment Meeting Plans May 10 Social

Northwest Encampment met at IL O. F. hall with good attendance. Under the good of the Order several matters were discussed. William M. Johnson announced that after the regular meeting Friday May 10 hot biscuits and maple syrup would be served.

Northwest IL O. O. F William M. Johnson

Plan Fall Program For YWCA Committee Meeting

The YWCA program committee met Friday at 9 30 with Mrs. Robert Wilson presiding. Members plan the fall program and several will attend the Central YWCA in Cleveland Monday evening for class schedules.

Robert Wilson Central Cleveland

Wedding Unites Miss Fisk and Albert Orne Jr at Noon

A noon ceremony in the Fink home tied Miss Katherine Fisk to Albert A. Orne Jr. Best man James L. Fisk and maid of honor Dorothy E. Rober joined in a pink and blue reception. The couple to reside in Chicago and begin a new life after a luncheon and reception.

Katherine Fisk Albert Orne, Jr Leonard Fink Princeton Avenue Albert A. Orne, Jr A. A. Orne South Park Avenue Chicago James L. Fisk Youngstown Moss Mildred G. Orne Dorothy E. Rober Krieg’s West Avenue Prairie Avenue Orne General American Aero Coach Company First Methodist Church Playmakers Tau Kappa Beta Junior Woman's Club Oak Park Illinois Park Ridge Unots

Y W Committees Hear Biennial Convention Reports

The Interracial and Industrial committees of the Y W C A met in a joint session at the YW yesterday for a luncheon and to hear convention reports. Roberta Drake discussed Industry assembly projects. Ona V Holly spoke on Interracial issues and household employment affecting two million of eleven million employed women. Mrs Hawenstine outlined the Public Affairs program and minority international relations. chairs were Mrs Stanley Shaw and Mrs W C Chancellor.

Y. W.C A Atlantic City Roberta Drake Assembly of Industry Ona V Holly United States E. J. Hawenstine Y. W Stanley Shaw Interacial W. C. Chancellor

Elyria Bible Class Speaker At Y M C A

L B Hindman will teach Elyria Men’s Bible Class at the Y M C A Sunday at 9 30 O clock on The Kingdom of God Its Task Special music by Mildred Wagner and Mrs Karl Lehmann singing duets.

L. B Hindman Elyria Men's Bible Kingdom of God C. A Mildred Wagner Karl Lehmann

Coterie Club Meets at Bladusky Home for Pins Sale Plans

The Coterie club gathered at Dorothy Bladusky's home to discuss club pins a rummage sale and plans for a cottage at the lake in the summer. Refreshments followed and the meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene May 10 at Doris Leatherman's home.

Dorothy Bladusky Doris Leatherman

Local Licenses Granted In Elyria Area

Licenses granted to couples and individuals in Elyria and surrounding townships include Harvey Behring a 27 Dover in structor and Ruth Niemeyer 21 133 Harvard avenue. Joan W Sanders 67 Lorain retired and Leonora D Rummery 51 Lorain. Russell R Fitch 27 Columbia Township hardware merchant and Leona Mearer 31 Columbia Township. Nesbett C Hill 23 Vermilion time clerk and Lois Nadine Nichols 22 Black River Township. Albert A Orne Jr 28 Chicago mechanical engineer and Katherine M Fisk 23 231 Princeton avenue Elyria.

Harvey Behring Dover Ruth Niemeyer Harvard Avenue Joan W. Sanders Lorain Leonora D. Rummery Russell R. Fitch Columbia Township Leona Mearer Nesbett C. Hill Vermilion Lois Nadine Nichols Black River Township Albert A. Orne Jr Chicago Katherine M Fisk Princeton Avenue Elyria

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Mary Seward Martin McGowan Bride Parent-Teacher Association News Allen School Allen Parent-Teacher Association Gerald Frank County Stus Rmusic Edison Edison P T. A Thursher Elec George Tulk Ely Franklin Franklin P.T. A Merritt Powell Kathryn Taylor Garford Garford P.T A George Turk Gates Parent-Teacher Association Miss Fosselius Trip Welsh Story Round Table Club James B. Thomas Columbus Street Robert Benchley Ronald Dunn Margaret Edwards Green Morgan Wales Hugh Richard Llewelyn Miss Edwards Mr. Edwards America Max VanWermer Eugene Fields Frank Shelton Columbus Vernon Bond Do. Youngklaus Harry Rankin East Bridge Street Laura Miller L. A. Warner Rankin Paul Krone St. John’s Church P. H.C. Officers Club Marny Marny’s Manny Broad Street Fashar Colette Ee Ohio J. A. Ryde C . Ryde Minois George Dinse Alnois A. A. Orne Sr Mildred Orne Leah Christenson Ruth Kauffman Helen Rankin Nellie Reynolds Emily Scrivens Ethel Sparks Elizabeth Avery Mansfield Margie Rushin Johnston Gertrude Wernert Claude Wigfield Elmer Oswald Ervin Wentz Jamee Arthur O’donnell Clude Jerry Swanson Methodist Church Richard Gollmar Thirteenth Street Robert Goacher Som Oxford F. M. Sponseller Second Street van Wert. O A. T. Rank Sponseller Charles Wentz Middle Avenue Walter J. Boroski Bobby Tiffin Charles Brown Charlene Mae Oberlin Read Vincent Herr Cleveland Heights Ralph Barry Fort Wayne Indiana James Falk Norwalk Burns Pond E. E. Kennedy Bath Street Phil Robson East Avenue Luella Eisenmann Toledo D. A. Baird Hiram Richard Baird Denison Avenue Raymond Greer North Olmsted Elyria Memorial Hospital Norma Reick Audrey Garland Cambridge Avenue Mildred Scott Sandusky Young Peoples Forum Gertrude's Cleveland St Wilmot Printing CO Women of Elyria Men's Bible Class Elyria Dairies Inc TB Pin Farns Lake Ave
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