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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1954

Page

4

Two New YW Staff Members Assume Duties September 1

Mrs. Helen Mulholland announces changes in Elyria's YWCA staff effective September 1. Josephine F. Daugherty becomes X-Teen director, replacing Joseph Gawn, who resigns to teach in North Ridgeville. Walter Reif takes half-time Young Adult director duties as the program expands after Holly Hall's opening.

Elyria YWCA Helen Mulholland Josephine F. Daugherty Walter Relf Daugherty Joseph Gawn North Ridgeville Reif St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Holly Hall Mulholland

Miss Shirley Bailey and Adam Yonkof Jr Plan September Wedding

Miss Shirley Carol Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert F Greene will marry Adam Yonkof Jr of Fields Corners on September 4 at four in the North Ridgeville Congregational Church The Rev Ralph Chapman will officiate Maid of honor is Virginia Ruth Bailey Bridesmaids include Miss Charlotte Myers and Mrs Steven Yonkof Best man is William Yonkof Flower girl Mary Ann Yonkof ring bearer Martin Yonkof Ushers Steven Yonkof and Lyle Stursa The couple's schools and employment are noted with the bride a Ridgeville High School graduate and the groom a Fruehauf Trailer Company employee.

Shirley Carol Bailey Robert F. Greene Adam Yonkof Jr Fields Corners Ralph Chapman North Ridgeville Congregational Church Adam Yonkof Virginia Ruth Bailey Charlotte Myers Steven Yonkof William Yonkoff Mary Ann Yonkof Martin Yonkof Lyle Stursa Miss Bailey Ridgeville High School Avon High School Fruehauf Trailer Company

Block Reunion Held In Lorain

Thirty eight members and one guest of the Block family held their 13th annual reunion Sunday at Lake View Park in Lorain. A tureen dinner was served from Monroe Michigan to members from Willoughby Westlake Fairview Lorain and Elyria. Walter Block president welcomed the group and presided over the business meeting. Leonard Krugman of Willoughby was elected president and Mrs Kenneth Block of Elyria was secretary treasurer. Contests led by Mr and Mrs Paul Block and Mr and Mrs Robert Block provided the afternoon entertainment. Awards went to Harry and Lois Block Viola Krugman and Kenneth Block. Next year’s reunion will be the second Sunday in August at Heavens Rest the Leonard Krugmans residence in Willoughby.

Block Lake ‘View Park Lorain Monroe Mich Willoughby Westlake Fairview Elyria Walter Block Leonard Krugman Kenneth Block Paul Block Robert Block Harry and Lois Block Viola Krugman Heavens Rest Leonard Krugmans

Licenses Granted to Local Residents Including Several Occupations

A list of licenses issued to residents includes Robert Sheckler of Cleveland a marine engineer Dolores Ash worth of Lorain a licensee at 505 Fourth Street Willie Cash of Oberlin Road car washer Alverta Farman of 313 16th Street Wayne Carter on Diagonal Road La Grange a janitor Dorothy Jordan Wayne Street Elyria R D 3 student Richard Bartholomew 236 Denison Avenue and Billie Schiesz 136 Beverly Court keeping with local civic filings.

Robert Sheckler Cleveland Dolores Ashworth Fourth St Lorain Willie Cash Oberlin Rd Alverta Farman 16Th St Wayne Carter Diagonal la Grange Dorothy Jordan Wayne St R. D Elyria Richard Bartholomew Denison Ave Billie Schiesz Beverly Ct

Newborn Daughters Reported for Two Elyria Parents

Mr and Mrs Walter Warzabluk of 268 Bon Air Ave welcomed a daughter born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital. A second couple, Mr and Mrs Joe Wisneski of 139 Seneca at also reported a daughter born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Walter Warzabluk Bon Air Ave Elyria Memorial Hospital Joe Wisneski Seneca

Youth Center Dance at Holly Hall Tonight

A weekly youth center dance at Holly Hall runs from 8 30 to 11 30 P M with Gene Krugman’s orchestra. Decorators Gloria Pontelle and Gini Dawson are aided by several volunteers, while Jean Long secures chaperones including the Fritz and Long families. George Birk leads cleanup.

Holly Hall Gene Krugman Gloria Pontelle Gini Dawson Gail Kalapos Gary Smith Barry Fawkes Tom Wilcox Nancy Boreske Thelma Line Jean Long John ‘Fritz Glen Long R. W. ‘Soens George Birk

Forty Members Attend Mother's Club Picnic

The Mother's Club of the Lake Phillips gathered about forty members at a tureen picnic yesterday at El Rey Grotto Park. Mrs. Carl Birk and Mrs Avenue Congregational Church helped coordinate activities with J Benocht assisting. A book review is planned for October 7 at the next meeting.

Mother's Club the Lake Phillips Carl Birk Avenue Congregational Church J. Benocht el Rey Grotto Park

Helen Smith and Edward Zacharias Engage to Marry

Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Smith of Lorain announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to Edward Zacharias of North Ridgeville. Zacharias is the son of Mrs. Josephine Zacharias and the late Henry Zacharias. Wedding plans will be announced later after a family picnic. Fifty guests from Lorain, North Ridgeville, Cleveland, Berea, Milan and Elyria attended. Miss Smith works as an office secretary for Dr. Samuel Heitler. Zacharias is a carpenter with K D Construction Co.

L. P. Smith F St Lorain Helen Edward Zacharias Chestnut Ridge Rd North Ridgeville Zacharias Josephine Zacharias Henry, Zacharias Cleveland Berea Milan Elyria Miss Smith Sam|vel Heitler K-D Construction Company

Miss Glendora Clouser Weds Donald Hange In Elyria

Former Miss Glendora Clouser married Donald Wayne Hange at Washington Avenue Church of Christ with Rev. Henry K. Shaw officiating. They plan a Virginia Beach honeymoon and will reside in Elyria. Bride is a 1953 Elyria High School graduate, attended by bridesmaids Patricia and Norma Rooks. Groom is an Elyria High graduate, son of Mrs. Dorothy Hange and Wayne Hange, engineering student at General Motors Institute. The ceremony featured organ music by Mrs. F. H. Meng and vocals by Joyce Meredith, with roses, lilies, and ferns decorating the arch. Reception for 150 followed in the church social rooms. Bride changed to a navy dress for travel.

Lexington Daugherty Pennsylvania University of Kentucky Maryland Reif Cincinnati Ywca Disciples of Christ Church Elyria Elmhurst Ohio YWVCA New York Ohio Wesleyan Uni- School of Social Work Delaware Ely Walter Reif YWCA St. Louis Brooklyn Ford Ave Glendora Marie Clouser Donald Wayne Hange Washington Avenue Church of Christ Henry K. Shaw Virginia Beach Elyria High Seegasiias Engineering General Motors Institute Flint Mich Dorothy Hange East Ave Wayne Hange Harvard Ave F. H. Meng Joyce Meredith Jay Ross George Miller Art Engle Jr

Elyria Personal News With Greers and Day Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs Peter Greer of 20 Roosevelt Ave have returned from a two week West Palm Beach Florida vacation visiting their son Harry G recently discharged from the Air Force Base there and to be home in Elyria Mrs Rex Linden returns home today after visiting the Johnsons of 716 Park Ave and Poland Ohio Mrs Russell Clements and Mrs Augusta Keyes of Madison Wisconsin vacationing two weeks with Kellogg Day at 319 Park Ave cousins of Sid Day family reunion brings along other relatives to Elyria

Peter Greer Roosevelt Ave West Palm Beach Fla Harry G Air Force Base Elyria Rex Linden George Johnson Park Ave Elyrian Linden Poland Russell Clements Augusta Keyes Madison Wis Kellogg Day Mr. Day Anid Sid Day

Mrs. Nora Masten to mark 80th birthday open house

Friends and relatives planned an open house Saturday for Mrs. Nora Masten on her 80th birthday. She resides with son Ralph Masten at 1554 D Street Lorain and is active in East Side Baptist Church. She has four children, twelve grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren, with four generations to attend.

Nora Masten Masten Ralph Masten D St Lorain East Side Baptist Church Ethel Agate Elyria James Elroy Masten Hamilton Ont M. G Grace) Carter Akron Irene Graham Toronto Canada

Club Officers Are Re-elected

Carlisle Mrs Edmund Monroe entertained 22 members of the Neighborly Sunshine group at Ramble Wood on Indian Hollow Rd. A tureen luncheon was served as officers were unanimously re-elected. Martha Eddy chairs, Martha Smith treasurer and Jo Sage sunshine chair. Edward Haynes welcomed as new member. Meeting set for Sept 1. H H Gregg demonstrated new fabric colors and designs.

Carlisle Edmund Monroe Ramble Wood Indian Hollow Rd Martha Smith Nell McMullen Clara Hartley Alta Brighthill Martha Eddy Jo Sage Sunshine Edward Haynes H. H. Gregg

Shower Honors Mrs. William McKisson at Wellington Home

Mrs. Frank Taylor hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. William McKisson of Elyria Friday evening at the Richard McKisson home in Wellington. Guests came from Wellington, Elyria, Wadsworth and Seville. prizes were awarded, and a pink and blue bassinette held gifts for the honoree. Refreshments and baby doll favors marked each place.

Frank Taylor Longfellow St William McKisson Elyria Richard McKisson Wellington Wadsworth Seville

McKinley PTA Exec Board Sets Next Year Plans

Six members of McKinley School PTA executive board met at Rev. and Mrs. Lumadue’s home to discuss the coming year’s budget and theme. Walter Von Brock, the new principal, attended. Hostess served refreshments. Next meeting is scheduled for September with committees to be completed.

McKinley Parent and Teachers Association of McKinley School James Lumadue Lumadue Walter von Brock

Mann-Stower Wedding Held In Norwalk Church

Miss Alice Jo Stower and Charles William Mann wed in St Paul Episcopal Church Norwalk The Rev Dietrich Barth Cordes officiated A reception followed at the parish house Four hundred guests attended The former Miss Stower is a dancer and teacher in Norwalk and Greenwich The groom is from Murphy NC and works as a supply inspector at Wilkins Air Force Depot

Mann-Stower Norwalk Church Norwalk Dietrich Barth Cordes Alice Jo Stower Charles William Mann St. Paul Episcopal Church Gordon Stower Cline St Benjamin Mann Murphy, N.C George Hall Robert Stower Donald Chase van Verlerah Orlin Hackeworth Murphy High School Wilkins Air Force Depot U. S.navy Shelby

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