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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

10

Beta Sigma Phi Hosts 20th Founders Day Banquet

Beta Sigma Phi sorority held its 20th Founders Day banquet at Spring Valley Country Club. New members were initiated and a $100 check was presented to aid the Elyria mentally retarded children program. Eleanor Brandau attended as sponsor. Ruth Jaycox was general chairwoman. Violet Winters led the Ritual of Jewels, and several pledges and performers joined in the service and dinner program.

Beta Sigma Phi City Council Francie Grimm Council For Elyria Spring Valley Country Club Ruth Jaycox Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Eleanore Brandau Elyria Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Council For Mentally

Men Learn Etiquette For Business And Social Success

Readers discuss the link between grooming manners and career progress. A columnist highlights a booklet How to Write Better by Rudolph Flesch from Science Research Associates and notes its usefulness for improving professional communication.

Rudolph Flesch Science Research Associates, Inc West Grand Avenue Chicago Science Research Associates

Legion Women Hear Welfare Board Discussion

Howard M. Wells executive secretary of the welfare board outlined problems faced by the board for members of American Legion Auxiliary No 12. He spoke on helping keep homes together and handling children from broken homes and neglect. Reports by Flora Huebner Grice Keys and Edna Weideman approved a flag purchase for Carlisle School and plans to sponsor a May party in Crile Veterans Hospital neuropsychiatric ward.

Howard M. Wells Welfare Board Memmbers American Legion Auxiliary No Wells Lucille Stirzaker Flora Huebner Grice Keys Sunshine Edna Weideman Carlisle Crile Veterans Hospital

Licenses Granted for Two Lorain Residents

Clarence Ulmer of 35 Clifton Ave Lorain receives license for construction work while Betty Fuller of 1537 East 29th Lorain is approved for a related license.

Clarence Ulmer Clifton Ave Lorain Betty Fuller East 29Th

1940 Elyria High grads plan June reunion

Members of the 1940 Elyria High School graduating class met at Mrs. Robert Joviak’s East Broad Street home to discuss initial plans for a 15th class reunion in June. They seek input from classmates to fix final dates and arrangements and listed contact names including Mrs. Charles Maier and Mrs. Robert Stevenson for further details.

Elyria High School Robert Stevenson East Broad St Wayne Joviak Charles Beth Corkill Maier Robert Eleanor Carr) Stevenson Lloyd Harold Pasenow 13Th Saret Wehman Beckel Elyria Memorial Hospital Wayne Jessie Baptiste Joviak Daughters of Union Vetericanday Magyaret Yane 326 Rock Evangelical & Reformed Torn Ave Grace Guild Thurs Lydia Guild

EYWL Cabinet Candidates Named by Elyria High School Choir

The Elyria Young Women's League last evening featured the EYWL a capella choir directed by J. Martin Beck with selections from Oh Be Joyful All Ye Lands to The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Miss Barbara Kalesky sang two numbers on accordion accompaniment. May 3 and May 10 programs were announced by Miss Martha Close. The following are EYWL cabinet candidates: second vice president Barbara Stone Pat Carter corresponding secretary Lois Tattersall June Glass financial secretary Betty Baraski Loretta Lipstraw recording secretary Betty Waldron Emma Stewart treasurer Alma Gaglan Elmir Crawford Inter-club council Dorothy Cooley Eleanor Bendik members-at-large Lois Stone Jean Easton Ursula Linden Kay Hazelton. A telegram from Ruth Amato, EYWL representative to the YWCA Centennial in New York City, was read. Joan Kritzell chaired the refreshment committee with aides listed.

Elyria High School J. Martin Beck Young Women's League God Barbara Kalesky League Martha Close Ralph Kelly Lloyd Beuthel Barbara Stone Pat Carter Lois Tattersall June Glass Betty Baraski Loretta Lipstraw Betty Waldron Emma Stewart Alma Gaglan Elmir Crawford Dorothy Cooley Eleanor Bendik Lois Stone Jean Easton Ursula Linden Kay Hazelton Ruth Amato YWCA New York City Joan Kritzell Alma Gogolan Mary Gray Helen Simpson Shirley Calkins Betty Huff

Child Conservation Conference Names BUC Chief Speaker

Elder R Herring chief of standards and training for the Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation will address the North District Conference of Ohio Child Conservation Leagues at a May 4 meeting at Washington Avenue Church of Christ. He will discuss Careers or Catastrophes and is credited with developing training procedures used by the BUC.

R. Herring Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation North District Conference of Ohio Child Conservation Leagues Washington Avenue Church of Christ Herring BUC Associates Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Seattle Wash Mobile Ala Cincinnati Washington, D. C Bureau of Unemployment Compensation BUC

Sara Wray Engaged To Leland Pratt

Mrs. Mabel B. Wray of Vanders Pratt announces engagement of daughter Sara Wray to Leland Pratt son of Mr and Mrs D M C Pratt Erie native. Sara a Eldridge High School graduate and Indiana State College alumna employed at General Industries Elyria. Leland Pratt served four years in US Army with overseas service both belong to YWCA Guy and Galf Club Presbyterians Church. Wedding plans pending.

Mabel B. Wray Vanders Pratt Norwalk Grift Miss State University Sara (Timmie) Wray 216 North Norwalk Pratt West River Street Leland Pratt United States Army D.M.C. Pratt Ice Miss Wray Eld Ers Ridge High School Pennsyla Galf Club Ywcavania Indiana State United Teachers College Indiana Presbyterian Church Oral Industries Co Elyria Jame

May 28 wedding planned for Miss Carol Meyers

Miss Carol Jeanne Meyers daughter of Mrs. Mary Louise Meyers and Donald Shoulters prepare for a 6:30 p.m. ceremony at Ripton Congregational Church. A shower at Mrs. Russell Hutchings home featured games and prizes for guests from Warren Kipton Lorain and Elyria.

Carol Jeanne Meyers Mary Louise Meyers Columbus St Donald Shoulters John Shoulters Kipton Ripton Congregational Church Firelands High School Camden High School United States Air Force Meyers Hame Russell Hutchings Walnut St Irvin Gray Paul Sinegar Carol Don Warren Lorain Elyria

Price family welcomes third grandchild Eric Price

Charles Price Elyria Country Club manager and Mrs Price became grandparents again when their son Richard P Price of Parma Heights and his wife welcomed a second son Eric born yesterday at Lakewood Hospital weighing seven pounds three ounces Polly their daughter is 15 months and Carl their older son is three Myron Averhook and Mrs Averhook 31e Fairlawn Ave have returned home from a Miami Beach Fla vacation

Charles Price Elyria Country Club Myron Averhook Fairlawn Ave Miami Beach Fla

Grange to Sponsor Final Friday Night Dance

The Grange plans the final Friday night dance on Apr 29 at 9 30 p m in Henrietta. The event is a local community gathering likely drawing residents and neighbors to a long-running weekly social event.

Grange Henrietta

Flower Arrangements Highlight Elyria Country Club Lunch

The Women's Golf Association hosted the annual spring luncheon at Elyria Country Club to celebrate its Golden Anniversary. President Mrs. Carl Russert introduced historian Mrs. Karl Plocher, who recounted the association's 1921 founding and notable past experiences. Flower awards went to several members, and Irene Jones of Knobles Florist demonstrated floral arranging with help from club members. The affair, directed by the ways and means and social committees, also announced the first golf date for May 3, with nine hole play and prize recipients named among attendees.

Elyria Country Club Women’s Golf Association Carl Russert Karl Plocher Ladies Golf Association Irene Jones Knobles Florist Inno Seces William Parcell T. F. Schilling

PTA Council Elects Staff Plans May Bicycle Rodeo

The Elyria Council PTA elected new officers and announced plans for the May 14 Bicycle Rodeo at the Y.M.C.A. Mrs. Charles Boyd was reelected president. New officers include Mrs. Lloyd Bechtel vice president, Mrs. Warfield Rock recording secretary, Mrs. Robert Broadwell corresponding secretary, Mrs. James Hill treasurer, and Mrs. Morris Barchard historian. A preview of The Man Called Peter will be shown at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Capitol Theater for visual education chairmen and chaperones. A May 10 get together for new presidents and vice presidents is planned at the YWCA residence. A May 11 parent education discussion is set at the Y.M.C.A. The Y.M.C.A. sold 131,778 bottles of milk to school children. The Caldron announces El Rey Caldron activities including a pillow case card party and a May 25 Ceremonial Inspection.

Elyria Council Pta Y.M.C.A Charles Boyd Lloyd Bechtel Warfield Rock Robert Broadwell James Hill Morris Barchard Pierce Hall Adelbert Rd Western Reserve Boyd YWCA Frances Halle Arthur Shepherd Holly Hall el Rey Caldron D Mighty Gertrude Flood el Rey Caldron Caldron Helen Pumphrey Eagles Hall Ben Curtis

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