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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1957
Page
4
Miss Palmer of Mystic and Charles Thompson of Groton are engaged. Miss Palmer is a Mystic High School valedictorian and bank employee. Thompson, a U S Coast Guard trainee at Groton, graduated from Elyria High School class of 1955 and works as a merchandise buyer for the post exchange.
A garden party at the Ravenna home of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Riddle announced the engagement of Betsy Riddle to Richard H. Whitmore. Betsy, a Ravenna High School graduate of 1954, Kent State senior, and high honors graduate of Southern Seminary and Junior College. Whitmore, son of Mr. and Mrs Holle Whitmore, is Elyria High School alumnus and works with Praucher Company. No wedding date set.
Dear Abby advises to end things with a man who lied about being married and not to expect a commitment. The letter-writer is hurt by a deceitful relationship and should move on.
Former Sullivan residents Mrs Paul Morris of Zearing I and daughter Shirley E Morris wed Richard Swanland of Rt 3 Princeton Ia at La Mavelle Congregational Church The Rev Robert Vornholt officiated More than 200 guests attended the reception in church parlors The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle over satin with a jeweled crown and long sleeves The ceremony included attendants Sharon Morris and Patricia Swan who wore chiffon over satin lace baskets carried Lee flowers and the bridegroom was aided by Normen Dalton
A shadowy party hosted by Mrs Stanley Haswell Chestnut Ridge honors Gail Maddock, bride to be. Guests opened gifts at a dinner, and the group presented an electrical appliance to the honoree amid lighthearted toasts and wedding talk.
The Buckeye Girls State Alumnae Association announces a statewide vote registration and getoutthevote push with endorsement from Ohio Secretary of State Ted W. Brown. Nine of eighty eight counties are organized led by Lorain County contact Coral Lapp as local chapters form under the nonpartisan group.
Diana Everitt announced her wedding date to Dale Abbe with a reception at Hebron House of the First Baptist Church. The ceremony will take place August 30 at the First Baptist Church with Gail Smith as maid of honor and a cast including Lois Abbe and De Wayne Everitt among ushers.
Gold Star Mothers arrange a card party for October at the American Legion Home. Barbara Camille Capp, bride‑to‑be of Robert Lamar Evang, was honored at a household and miscellaneous showers with several hostesses including Miss Susan Bishop and Mrs. Lawrence Showalter. Guests enjoyed games and prizes as well as a three‑tiered centerpiece and ivy and baby zinnias decor. A next meeting is set for September 9 and 18 with officers presiding.
The Eastern Heights Debs met at Gee cottage in Bernice Hoegen’s area on Wednesday for a social gathering with refreshments. They adjourned to plan a beach picnic at Findley State Forest next week.
Elyria Quota Club members fund deaf education aids and sponsor international relief while Altrusa International promotes community service and youth programs. The groups, with global reach, support scholarships, safety, and partnerships with organizations like the United Nations.
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