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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1954

Page

2

Engagement of Patricia McAllister to Gene Riegelsberger

Detroit area Miss Patricia McAllister announced engagement to Gene Riegelsberger of Avon. Parents names listed. Patricia a 1952 Elyria Catholic graduate and 1952-53 Ohio State Vegetable Queen. Gene a 1951 Avon High School graduate. Both sophoomores at local colleges and active in St Mary Church communities.

Patricia Pat) McAllister Gene Riegelsberger Walter McAllister Detroit Road Riegelsberger Anthony Riegelsberger Center Road Avon Miss McAllister Brookside High School Elyria District Catholic St. Mary College Notre Dame Ind Young Ladies Sodality St. Theresa Church Sheffield Avon High School John Carroll University St. Mary Church

Shirley Rogers and Gordon Young Plan July Wedding

Mr and Mrs Art Rogers of RD 1 Oberlin announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley to Gordon Young son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Young of 234 East Lorain Street Oberlin The bride elect will graduate from Oberlin High School on June 4 1954 The fiancé who served 17 months in Korea is employed at Colson Corporation The couple plans a July wedding

Art Rogers RD 1 Oberlin Shirley Gordon Young Cecil Young East Lorain Street Miss Rogers Oberlin High School Korea Colson Corporation

PTA Activities and Moose Ceremony Noted in Ohio

Twenty two St. John Lutheran PTA members viewed scenic Ohio films during a meeting in the school auditorium. Guests included Mrs. Andrew Eschke and Chester Stolzenburg as the group planned T-shirts and reported profits from a rummage sale. A May meeting and All-Church Bazaar were discussed along with awards and luncheon duties.

Ohio St. John Lutheran Andrew Eschke Chester Stolzenburg Earl Wack Clarence Koepp PTA

Hadassah Delegates Named For May Convention

Mrs. D Hyman and Mrs H Moss will attend the Hadassah Regional Convention in Youngstown May 23 to 25 as delegates of Elyria Hadassah. The decision came at last evening’s Hadassah meeting at the temple. Miss Joan Mullen, soon to wed Andrew Grambley, was honored at a pre wedding shower with gifts, flowers, a color movie, and a luncheon hosted by Mrs Pat Mullen.

D. Hyman H. Moss Hadassah Youngstown Elyria Hadassah Temple A. Copeland L. Berke I. Wasserman Joan Mullen Andrew Grambley St. Agnes Church Selma Fritz Pat Mullen Mullen Rockfern Ave Miss Mullen Sarah Bowson Zelma Sittinger la Verne Lauffer Mary Grasso Mary Pizzone Marilyn Meo Zelda Gregg Peg Cameron Elsie Jones Irene Kriss Rose Meecha Louise Hess Mary Betty Pilarczyk Ruffalo Patty Mullen Nellie Grambly Alice Kuszynski D. Zangari

Hospital Discharges Chronicle Local Names

Discharges include Harry Belter of 675 Washington Ave and Mrs. Sarah Boise of Grafton. Also listed are Robert Clark of 5313 Rolling Ave, Mrs. Eugene Hierpe of 407 West Ninth St, Mrs. Ernest Powell of Oberlin, Oscar Reeser of Grafton, Amos Rock of La Grange Rd, and Mrs. Katherine Wright of 102 Harvard Ave.

Harry Belter Washington Ave Sarah Boise Grafton Robert Clark Rolling Ave Eugene Hierpe West Ninth St Ernest Powell Oberlin Oscar Reeser Amos Rock la Grange Katherine Wright Harvard Ave

Elyrians Attend State Convention of Catholic Daughters

Mrs. Joseph Reinders and Mrs. IS Rothery with junior chairmen Mrs. Mae Blitch and Miss Louise Foreman attended the 16th bi annual Ohio State Chapter Catholic Daughters of America convention at Pick-Ohio Hotel Youngstown. Solemn Pontifical High Mass at St Columba Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Emmett Walsh featured St Patrick's Boys Choir. A banquet followed in the hotel ballroom and a Sunday morning breakfast for officers and Catholic Action Center members.

Joseph Reinders IS Rothery Elyria Court of Catholice Daughters of America Mae Blitch Louise Foreman Catholic Daughters of America Ohio State Pick-Ohio Hotel Youngstown St. Columba Cathedral Emmett Walsh St. Patrick's Boys Choir Catholic Action Center Elyria Court Chronicle-Telegram Foreman Blitch

EHS Class of 1929 Plans Reunion

Elyria High School class of 1929 schedules a 25th reunion for June 4 at Spring Valley Country Club with a 6 30 dinner and social hour. Arrangements are led by Mrs. Clark Kesson who seeks whereabouts for members Clarence McGuire Roger Phelps John Tulipan Dorothy Schallon Hubbard Kumler Kath erine Ott Phyllis Wilson Elsie Crowson Josephine Hitsman Mary Elizabeth Crosby Virgie Downs and Helen Moore.

Elyria High School Spring Valley Country Club Clark Kesson Grafton Rd

Cousins Honor Two Birthdays With Walt Disney Theme

Mr and Mrs John Derringer entertained about 30 guests Sunday afternoon for the first birthday of their son Danny and the 10th birthday of their niece Sharon Folley. The Disney themed party featured a large cake and yellow tapers with games and gifts for both youngsters. On Saturday Sharon Folley’s parents hosted a surprise party for their daughter with dancing to records and refreshments at a table with a large cake.

John Derringer Eady Ct Danny Sharon Folley Walt Disney Sharon Don Folley Chestnut Ridge Rd

Footprints on Carpet Spark Domestic Dye Mystery

Ed Fitzhugh humor piece about a home dye mishap that leaves footprints across carpets and a chase scene with Mrs. F. The bit ends with a note of multiple Elyria Memorial Hospital births announced by local couples.

Brand New Coconut Praline Toast Recipe Tips for Kids

A kitchen beginner guide suggests starting children early with simple, appealing tasks. The piece presents a Coconut Praline Toast recipe: butter, brown sugar, cream, vanilla, coconut on bread. toast one side, spread mix, broil till browned, then cut into thirds.

Rosary gathering at Lena Mole residence in Grafton

The ladies of the Immaculate Conception Church of Grafton will meet at the late Lena Mole's residence at 9:00 p.m. this evening for the Rosary.

Calendar notices from Elyria clubs and meetings

Calendar of meetings and events from Elyria organizations including the League of Women Voters the American Home and Child Welfare Department the Elyria Woman's Club and local PTAs Circle Dot Club Pilgrim Congregational Circle and other groups with details such as times locations and hosts for gatherings and dinners through the evening.

League of Women Voters Eastern Heights Elyria American Home and Child Welfare Department Grace Lutheran Fellowship Club Frank S. Harmon Elyria Council Daugh

Palmistry program highlights Social Progress meeting

Social Progress department of Elyria Woman's Club met at the club house last evening. Mrs. Dorothy Snedeker gave a palmistry program using a lipstick print to interpret lines on the palm, then explained talents and emotions from the hand image. Lt. Ray Brenner will speak at the May 10 Social Progress meeting. A card party and Florida vacation prize were announced for the Holly Hall event on Thursday. tickets via Mrs. Thomas Doane. Refreshments followed, organized by Mrs. Jack Vestal and a committee of club members.

Social Progress Department Elyria Woman's Club L. A. Becker Ways and Means Holly Hall Florida Thomas Doane Korea Dorothy Snedeker Dllyika Woulhan Snedeker Jack Vestal Joseph Strong Alice Taylor R. G. Taylor Richard Teasdale George Thompson Charles Tite Richard Todd Robert Vestal Walter von Brock Fred Vorhis Gerald Wagner el- Y-Annes Howard Morse Perry F. Johnson Cancer Fund Mesdames Howard Morse William Thompson John Goforth Orie Turner Dorothy Horner Roll Call J. W. Warden, Jr James King Harlan Kopp Russell Blakeslee Morse Goforth

Catholic Study Club No 7 Elects Officers in Lorain

Churchwomen Work and Study Club No 7 met at Mrs Ray Schrepes home in Lorain last evening. Rosary opened the meeting with the president notifying members of the tureen dinner and card party set for May 19. Officers elected are A A Burkhard president George Ross secretary and Peter Naughton treasurer. The group continued The Greatest Story Ever Written by Fulton Oursler and prize winner was Mrs William J Young. A dessert was served and the club adjourned to meet May 10 at Mrs Naughton s home 326 West Ave.

Catholic Ray Schwepe Lorain Peter Naughton A. A. Burkhard George Ross Fulton Oursler William J. Young Naughton West Ave

Barry College Choir Plans May 16 Spring Concert

Two Elyria girls Jane Birkbeck and Patricia Boylan will join the Barry College Florida Tara Singers for the annual spring concert May 16 in the College Social Hall. Jane is a freshman and daughter of Dr and Mrs S J Birkbeck of 1850 Grafton Rd. Patricia is daughter of Dr and Mrs T W Boylon of Ohio St. Pte William McHenry, son of Mr and Mrs H M McHenry of 2030 Lake Ave, left from Cleveland last night to reach Jacksonville Fla for further Army service after a furlough with his parents. Mr and Mrs Bill Smith of Seventh St hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs D B Gordon of Earl Ct who recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Mrs Richard Dole and Mrs Annie Starkweather of Lima are visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Baker of 140 Lonefelow St. Howard Ohlemacher and son David of 348 Denison Ave returned from a two weeks vacation at Ft Myers Beach Fla.

Elyria Memorial Hospital William Ryan Amherst Raymond Martincak Lorain Corliss Miller North Ridgeville James Howe Grafton Clyde Horton Butternut Ridge Rd John Radebaugh Miller Ct Elyria Jane Birkbeck Patricia Boylan Tara Barry College Florida Jane S. J. Birkbeck Grafton Rd Patricia T. W. Boylon Ohio William McHenry H. M. McHenry Lake Ave Cleveland Jacksonville Fla U. S. Army Bill Smith Seventh St D. B. Gordon Earl Ct Howard Ohlelmacher David Denison Ave Ft. Myers Beach, Fla

Light and dark colors' light reflection differences

The National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association reports white walls reflect about 80 percent of light, while dark green reflects only about 9 percent. Deep rose reflects 12 percent, whereas pale tints such as peach, ivory, lemon yellow, buff and beige reflect 50 percent or more light.

National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

Community lodges and halls listed for gatherings

A fragment lists local fraternal groups and their meeting halls including Pythian Sisters at Jaycee Hall Odd Fellows at IOOF Hall American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Hall AMVETS Wives at Amvets Hall Guys and Gals at Holly Hall indicating a directory of community venues and organizations in town.

Engagement Of Helen Guignette To Charles Cagrosky

Mr and Mrs George Guignette announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Louise to Charles Cagrosky son of Mrs Loute Cagrosky Lorain and the late Joseph Cagrosky A wedding date is not yet set Miss Guignette graduated in 1953 from Elyria High School and works for Brown Lipe Chapin at General Motors He attended Lorain High School class of 1951 served 26 months in the U S Air Force and now works at National Tube Company

George Guignette Woodland Avenue Helen Louise Charles Cagrosky Loute Cagrosky Highland Park Boulevard Lorain Joseph Cagrosky Miss Guignette Elyria High School Brown-Lipe Chapin General Motors Corporation Lorain High School U. S. Air Force National Tube Company

Fashion Flash Button Trends Spark Spring Wardrobe

New York fashion digest notes Paris and La Mode designers celebrate button accents on tabs, parasols, hats, belts and more. Tips include pearl buttons on umbrellas, hair ornaments with jet or jeweled buttons, decorative hankies on lapels, and oversized buttons on tablecloth hems to prevent billowing.

New York Paris

Room Painting Trick By International News Service

Study room layout with many doors and windows. If openings are numerous, avoid contrasting woodwork colors. Use a hard surface paint matching wall color or rubberized sealant over properly sealed woodwork. This creates balance and a less cluttered appearance.

Avon Lake Woman Announces Barbara Bleser Engagement

Mrs Walter Bleser of Lake Road announces the engagement of her daughter Barbara to Thomas Hague son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Hague of Rocky River. Barbara is a Avon Lake High School graduate now senior at Hillsdale College. Thomas is a senior at Ohio State University.

Avon Lake Walter Bleser Lake Rd Barbara Thomas Hague Leslie Hague Rocky River Miss Bleser

Licenses Granted To Local Residents In Lorain Area

A list of license holders includes Monce Young and Ebenia Milner both of 301 Bell Ave as well as Carl Quinn of 1762 Broadway Lorain a seaman. Other local names appear with addresses in Lorain Wellington and Oberlin including Nancy Bruce 209 East Sixth Street and Jean Vincek 1015 West 17th Street Lorain among others.

Monce Young Bell Ave U.S. Marine Ebenia Milner Clifford Berger Baird Rd R.D Oberlin Mechanic Nancy Bruce East Sixth Nicholas Bennett West Ave Glenna Hormell Union St Wellington Carl Quinn Broadway Lorain Seaman Velma Hunt Lakeside Ave Robert Papp, Jr Laborer Jean Vincek West 17Th St

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Patricia McAllister Shirley Rogers Women of The Academy of Friendship Margaret Slumske Doris Cole Grace Shepard Christine Buswell Anna Rodachy Alberta Calkins Amanda Cameron Velda Elena Martha Ford Kate Prentice Lorraine Wonder Paul Jeanne Scholtz Paul Scholtz Bellfield Ave Dennis Atkins Valerie Ann Burrer Nancy Garn Jerry Goforth Gene Larry Gunselman Bruce Gary Jones Scott Radosevich Marilyn Schultz Denny Schroeder Beatrice Walker Gera Middle Avenue EHS Ed Fitzhugh Mrs. F Eit Ambulanc Dicken OMI Thelma Finlay Field Enterprises Joo Elyria Furniture Rennel Wilmington R. Swearinger North Mulberry St Wilmiam Social Progress Richard Dole Annie Starkweather Lima O. Are Charles Baker Lonefellow St International News Service Helen Guignette Rainbow Girls Order of Rainbow Barbara Massey Kathy Lamb Susan Lamb Nancy Beal Carol Beal Sharon Smith Carol Rickel Faith Ann Krieg Eleanor Atkinson Carolyn Howard Jean Weil Charlene Gang Kathy Wilcox Barbara Huelette Barbara Richards Barbara Mansfield Susan Payne Rainbow Sally Wentz Karla Koehn Melvin Maddock Judy van der Veer Christian Science Monitor George Johnson Joseph Johnson Atlantic Monthly Peer Nielsen Thurber Country John Wood Robert Q. Lewis John Tite E. B. White Baxter Sharp Maxine Lucas Bay Village Herbert Folken Karen Nielsen Silver Springs Cambridge Ct Annie Elizabeth Thomas Terrace Phyllis Battelle International Barbara Bleser Azalea Bargain C.O.D Eruse Nurseries Dept Bloomington Nuinois
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