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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1955
Page
2
Miss Katherine McKinnon Cushing, daughter of Carl and Cushing of Pelham Manor, married John Philip Burrows of Newtown Conn formerly of Pelham at Huguenot Memorial Church Pelham. Rev. Soper and others officiated. A reception followed at the International Garden Club with many Pelham guests and relatives.
Advice on developing charm by revealing one’s best qualities rather than copying others. Encourages sincere effort to improve self and understanding of individual traits, promising inner shine and benefits to colleagues, friends, and family. Includes offer to send a copy of You Measure Up by mail.
Harold Allan Smith wed Miss Virginia Townsend in LaPorte Methodist Church at 1 30 pm The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with double nylon tulle and cathedral train A Queen's crown pearl veil and pearl earrings completed her attire Rev Wallace Aker officiated and Dave Parker sang She was given away by her father Mrs Townsend wore navy with pink accents The ceremony included flowers bouquets and a reception planned at North Elynn Grange Hall The couple will reside at 10 Clinton Ave and both have local educational and employment ties
Intermediate Troop No T% hosted Brownie visitors Tuesday at Allen School. Margie Henderson Karen Greeg and Donna Smith led the Girl Scout Promise and Salute to the Flag. The group taught two songs, worked on Child Care badges, and assisted with the Mother's Day project. A second room trained Brownies on the American Polka dance by Arthur Murray. Leaders Mrs. Thomas Haskins and Mrs. Harold Reams coordinated, with Mrs. William A. Peat and Mrs. James A. Moore aiding, and Mrs. Harold D. Henderson and Mrs. Gardiner Whitehead helping. New member Linda Sue Cakit welcomed. Cheryl Scott reported.
The wedding of Jean Wearsch and Frank Studnicki occurred this morning at Immaculate Conception Church Avon with a pink tulle and nylon setting and bouquets of pink carnations and purple violets. Rev William Wearsch brother of the bride officiated assisted by two other clergy. The bride wore Chantilly lace and taffeta gown with cathedral train and carried a cascade bouquet, while attendants in pink ensembles with matching headpieces supported the couple. Best man and ushers stood with the groom as the ceremony beside organ music provided by Mrs Urban Shumaker. After the Mass the couple plans a wedding trip and will reside at 1222 Seventh Street Lorain. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Wearsch of Avon and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Michael Studnicki Elyria. The bridea s a graduate of St Mary High School Lorain and employed in Cleveland. the groom is a Lorain County Oak Hills Country Club superintendent and a former Navy member.
A mixed column reports girls going to college and multiple troop meetings at Edison School. It lists helpers for a college event, troop roll calls, clue collection, songs practice, and social plans including a liking trip, Mother-Daughter program, bird walk, and a wedding reception note with historical college attendance figures.
The January class of 1930 reunion committee met at chairman Clarence Brown's home to plan the 25th reunion dinner. They reviewed the class roster and sought current mailing addresses, with announcements to go out next week. The dinner is tentatively set for Saturday evening June 11, with Faith Wilford Boylan Arthur Robson Frank Blakeslee and John Shaw attending and urging Mid 30 living Elyria area members to share news of others.
Mrs Walter H Judd wife of Minnesota Congressman will be the speaker at the First Church Women May Morning Breakfast with the theme Service Through United Action. Judge Judd born in India studied at Mt Holyoke and aided in China mission work before returning to the United States to support her husband and daughters. Mrs Richard Mackey will preside and Rev B K Anthony will introduce the speaker. Baby sitting provided and tickets are available at the church office and at the doors Sunday. deadline for purchasing tickets is the day of the event.
Insurance Women of Bal Rain County chose committees at a May meeting led by speaker David Zeiser Great American group district manager. Appointed chairs include program Marguerite Latteman Agnes Stack Eleanor Cherry Phyllis Decker publicity Ruth Mc Myers Virginia Dague education Manan Knittle public relations Alice Okuley pie safety Colleen Walters Theresa Kaminski. Virginia Dague added to executive. Charter approval will affiliate with the national organization in June. next meeting May 26.
Mr and Mrs Harold Fritz of 823 East Ave are listed as enjoying a sunshine vacation in Fr efnderdale Florida suggesting a social personal notice from a local paper.
The Saintpaulia enthusiasts of the newly organized African Violet Society met at Mrs. L. D. Grahn’s Lorain home for officer elections. Elected: L. D. Grahn president, W. A. Griffin vice president, R. H. Valentine secretary, A. S. Birthenough treasurer. Affiliation with the African Violet Society of America approved. Next meeting set for May 26 at Mrs. Valentine’s Elyria home.
The Rainbow Chiss class at First Methodist Church met with Mr A J Lehman of Guilt Rd and Mrs Abeer Fesler assisting. Mrs Lehman read a devotional, Ina Mae Ardell read an article titled I Portray Christ. The next close meeting will be a dinner on May 25.
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