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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
10
The Lorain County VFW and Auxiliaries plan a Sunday picnic at Willow Park Grafton with grounds opening at 11 am a casket dinner at 1 pm and games for all ages. The event aims to fellowship veterans and families across Lorain County.
Multiple residents list a full day rummage sale on Saturday August 9 at locations including 316 Oxford Avenue Lorain 912 Middle Avenue Lorain and 115 Lakeview Drive Avon Lake Items include clothing and misc goods in basements and homes hosted by Harvey Evenchik Cyvia Baer Raymond Bennett Olive Smith Ernest Ziebik Emogene Bouy Joha Werdel Harry Ewig Jr and others Good mise and Lorain area salvage style sale details provided.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gray of 344 East River announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann to Fred Owens son of Mr and Mrs Freeman of Oberlin. Miss Gray is a Elyria High School 1950 graduate and works at Keller Kohn Coat company. Fred Owens is Oberlin High School graduate and is stationed at Fort Benning Georgia. No date set for the reading.
A bridal shower for Miss Rita Stanford, bride-elect of Howard Gensert, was held at Mrs. Leslie Maddock’s Lake Avenue home last evening. Hostesses were Mrs. Charlies Johnson and Mrs. Leslie Shick. prizes went to Miss Beverley Patak and Mrs. Alfred Bauer Jr. A wedding is planned for August 16 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church.
A roundup highlights residents visiting relatives in Fairview and Elyria, including Bruce Lang visiting cousin Kenneth Wellert and Cpl Richard Gula returning from Korea to his parents. Midshipman John T. Westring earns Culver Bronze Medal, and multiple births reflect Elyria Memorial Hospital outcomes.
At the new home of Mrs. L. H. Morey the United States Air Force Mothers gathered for a noon picnic. Twenty one members and guest Mrs A B Christ of Cannellsville Pa enjoyed a dinner and card games with prizes awarded to Mrs P A Peterman Mrs John Castle and Mrs Harvey Kuss Hostesses were Mrs John Castle Mrs Morey Mrs James Stephens Mrs Leo Smihih and Mrs O D Garries The first fall meeting is scheduled for September 10.
Calendar notes show Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary at Jewish Temple. Merry Wives of Forty at Lucille Weiss home on Root Road. Women’s Prayer Band of Christian Missionary Alliance, Eagles Lodge, Pilgrim Congregational Women’s Association meet in venues listed, Major Woodworth Camp and Auxiliary US Spanish War Veterans convene at 1 C C F Hall. Circle No 5 of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed meets at Mrs. Earl Jolley’s home with Mrs. LeRoy Schroder hostess.
The ad promotes six cut out Christmas card patterns with envelopes Pattern 7089 and requests twenty five cents per pattern mailed to Chronicle Telegram New York address. It also advertises the 1952 Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book with ninety one illustrations and six in book patterns for twenty cents.
Tigredia Club members gathered on Griswold road grounds near Mrs Myron Keller’s home for a picnic luncheon. Hostess Mrs Ann Rohner led the group in prayer, then Mrs Osea Higgie announced the meeting and prizes were awarded for canasta scores.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles met in Eagles hall with a white elephant sale as the feature. President Sylvia Oakes led routine business. Leona Gardner donated to the birthday bank and Alice Kaylor won the prize. Refreshments were provided by Margaret Gard, Ethel Court and Anna Dumas. The group plans a August 20 meeting with an officers’ session at 7 p.m.
Darling new pattern for child wear with dress sun hat jacket and school wear options. Includes fabric yardage applique instructions sew chart and order details with Marion Martin Chronicle Telegram mailing address in New York.
Martha's Group of North Eaton Church of Christ hosts a bake sale Saturday from 9 to 12 at Ryder Hadwe in Grafton. Proceeds support church missions and community programs.
Guidance on choosing a wind breaker with a washable tag for waterproof poplin. It can be cleaned in lukewarm soapsuds and rinsed until the water runs clear.
Hospital discharges include Mrs. Duane Trull and daughter R D 1, Mrs. Frank Larizza and son 923 Walnut Street Norman Oswald Sandusky, Mrs. Florence Walsh 177 Beebecourt, Mrs. Elizabeth Spaeth R D 3, William Walker 402 Cleveland Street, Steve Kochis 3452 Griswold Road, Charles McCarvel, and Miss Lila Dost from Colonial Apartments and Lorain County Home.
Overheated stainless steel cooking utensils can show dark spots and permanent discoloration. The marks are cosmetic and do not affect the usability or safety of the utensils.
Mrs C L Brown, wife of Rev C L Brown pastor of Mt Zion Baptist Church, speaks softly, bakes apple pie, and recites poems. She is Lorain County born, has 14 grandchildren, two sons in overseas service, another son a Elyria attorney, and a daughter married in Cleveland. She helped with Bible school singing and Sunday classes, and is noted for reciting poems at social events. Her family details include a 1945 46 military service and John Howard the attorney in Redington block. 850 Gulf Rd.
The Ely Park gathering of St. Francis Xavier Mission Group No. 8 met yesterday at 1 p m for a chicken dinner with 14 members present. Mrs Vince Gray led a short business session before cards. Special prizes went to Mrs Christine Cromling and Mrs Join Shepko. Next meeting at Mrs John Halpin s Glendale court home on Wednesday September 19.
Instructions advise blocking quilts back to shape after washing. Drying should be done with gentle stretching or pressing while the fabric is still damp to set the correct dimensions.
The Rev and Mrs Brown attended a church conference at Campbell Ohio during the week. Ohio State University and Florida A and M College are mentioned in connection with the event.
More than 100 youths enjoyed a round-square dance sponsored by the Elyria Youth Council last night at the Summer Center in the American Legion Post home. Paul Brosky's orchestra performed with support from Elyria Lorain Local No. 146 of the AFM and a grant from the Music Performers' Trust Fund. Lester Pratt of Elyria was the caller. The group plans a sock hop from 9 to 12 on August 20 at the center with Dick Lumley and the Townsmen providing music. Pat Smith and Joanne Myers are co chairmen.
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