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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1954

Page

2

Wright-Podley Engagement Wedding Planned in Brentwood

Miss Lucy Ann Wright engaged to Phillip Eugene Podley. Father and mother, Mrs. L. P. Wright of Westwood Hills and Clifford E. Wright of Kilgore, announce the nuptials set for September 11 in the Brentwood garden home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Levy Jr. The couple bring Westlake School, American University Beirut, Santa Monica High and College, Army service in Korea and Okinawa, Paris study, and UCLA as they pursue theatre and entertainment careers.

L. P. Wright Westwood Hills Los Angeles Calif Clifford E. Wright Kilgore Tex Lucy Ann Wright Philip Eugene Podley M. R. Mountford South Gate Max A. Pedley Third St California Brentwood Frederick Levy, Jr Wright Westlake School American University Beirut Lebanon Pedley Santa Monica High School Santa Monica College U.S. Army Okinawa Korea Paris U.C.L.A

Donna Stone to Wed Richard Houston on September 4

Mr and Mrs Charles R Stone announce the engagement of their daughter Donna to Richard Houston son of Mr and Mrs Walter Houston Sr of Columbia Station. The ceremony will be September 4 at 3 30 PM at Church of God North Ridgeville with Rev Markham officiating. A reception follows at the bride’s parents’ home. Donna attended Ridgeville High School. Richard works at Columbia Hills Greenhouse No 2 Westview. Both attend the church where they will wed.

Charles Russell Stone Center Ridge Rd Donna Richard Houston Walter Houston Columbia Station Church of God North Ridgeville Markham Ridgeville High School Ker Columbia Hills Greenhouse No. 2 Westview

Your Best Friend Dress Pattern 9212 Ad

Advertisement for Marian Martin pattern 9212 featuring misses sizes 12 through 42 with revers, button trim pockets and an easy swinging skirt. Claims flattering fit for sizes 12 to 42 and includes complete Sew Chart. Request 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for first class mail, send to The Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept New York.

Marian Martin Chronicle - Telegram West 38Th St New York N.Y

Cake Lopsided Guide From Nebraska Expert

Harriet Brigham from the University of Nebraska suggests a simple oven test. Place a pan of water on the oven top. if the stove tilts, slip a piece of wood under the range until the water level is horizontal.

Harriet Brigham University of Nebraska

Wilkins Family Reunion Held at Dana Wilkins Farm

The tenth Wilkins reunion gathered Sunday at the Dana Wilkins farm near Grafton with 34 members attending from North Olmsted North Ridgeville Elyria Perry Strongsville and Succamunna. Officers elected for the year include Fred Wilkins president Ernest Wilkins vice president Darlene Reynolds secretary treasurer and Pearl Wilkins Mary Lou Wilkins on the game committee. Ice cream and cake followed the activities as the group adjourned.

Wilkins Nuenie Dana Wilkins Cowley Rd Grafton North Olmsted Columbia Station North Ridgeville Elyria Perry Swalley City Succacumma Fred Wilkins Ernest Wilkins Darlene Reynolds Pearl Wilkins Mary Lou Wilkins

Shower Party Honors Miss Patsy McHale

A summer shower at Mrs. Hans Steger’s Wellington home honors bride-to-be Patsy McHale. Co-hostess Mrs. J L Bridgeland. guests number sixteen including Miss McHale’s sister Mrs Sam Chassman and Mr McHale’s sister Mrs Louis Dougherty. Patsy McHale will wed Robert Hand at St Andrew Episcopal Church Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Decorations feature pink petunias pink zinnias blue cornflowers and arctics.

Hans Steger Wellington Patsy McHale J. L. Bridgeland Steger Joseph Grunda W. 0. McClellan Frank Wilcox McHale Sam Chassman New York City Louis Dougherty Pittston

Little Miss Conway Returns From Dublin

Four and a half year old Colleen Conway daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Conway returns home after three months in Dublin Ireland. Her boat docked yesterday and she flew from New York to Elyria with her grandmother Mrs Patrick Conway. They visited Colleen’s great grandmother Mrs D Maguire in Dublin and traveled on a British jet to London during the trip.

Colleen Conway Joseph Conway Pasadena Ave Say Dublin Ireland Elyria New York Colleen Patrick Conway Euclid D Maguire London Pinewood J. Arthur Rank

Ten Secrets Of Charm To Correct Shortcomings

An advice feature on self improvement urges readers to adopt determination and charm. It cites mand personal habits to enhance appearance, manner, and confidence, encouraging sending for “Ten Secrets of Charm” as a daily reminder and pledge to work toward better self-presentation.

Gram

Plant support and garden supplies guidance for stone walls

Instructions describe using plastic wood lumps to hold wires for climbing vines on stone walls. Notes waterproof properties and secure attachment to stone brick or stucco with staples or nails. Mentions turning dress proposal inside out and ensuring fabric wide enough to avoid pullout. Announces Flower Arrangement supplies and Garden Gift Shop at 1254 East Ave with phone 43-104.

East Ave

Onion juice recipe note and pledges by Ald right

A fragmented item describes onion juice use in a recipe. It mentions Incz Cooke placing a slice of onion on lemon creamer and hints at a twist for a resulting voice. References to Feeid Enterprises and Ald suggest names in a loosely connected note.

Incz Cooke Feeid Enterprises

Calendar of Events Tonight in Elyria and suburbs

Calendar items list events for Elyria including the Elyria Civic and Suburban League at 2H Lake Ave and a Tuesday at the Y program at Holly Hall. Meetings include Elyria Council No 335 Daughters of America at Amvets Hall and Amvet Wives at Amvet Hall with other organizations like Odd Fellows at I C C F Hall and American Legion Auxiliary at Leon Home. A Brotherhood of St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church meeting is postponed.

Elyria Civic and Suburban Earl Jolly Lake Ave Holly Hall Elyria Council Daughters of America Amvets Hall C.C.F American Legion Auxiliary Leion Amvet Hall Brotherhood of St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church

Fathers and Mothers Compete Over Allowances

Youths aged 10 to 15 resent lectures with money. A Youth Research Institute survey finds most would rather receive their allowance from mothers than fathers. Mothers issue more allowances, while only 2 percent get spending money from Dad.

Youth Research Institute Pop

Repairs Made Easy outdoor chair covers and fabrics

A New York manufacturer announces simple chair repair by lacing new material onto the existing frame. Replacement covers offered in duck and woven plastic fabrics. Tips include hanging damp corduroy to air fluff without ironing. Rummage sale listed for 1 to 9 P M Tuesday to Thursday at 1130 Lake Ave in the garage.

New York Lake Ave

Local Tennis Champion Promotes Play In Elyria

Elyria's Dr. Nita V. Webb, who defended her women's singles title on August 13, volunteers to teach tennis to girls and young women each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or later at Elyria Stadium courts. The Racqueteers pay no fee, and Nancy Elbert, 247 Fairlawn Ave., serves as club captain. the program is open to all.

Rata Sibabit Nita V. Webb Elyria Stadium Courts Elaine Dirrim Anne Seasdale Barbara Basinski Gale Krugman Mary McGowan Nancy Elbert Margaret Wirsham Belly McGowan Susie Bowser Molly Madhock Carolyn Cope Elyria Elyria Stadium Fairlawn Ave Mary K. Browne Keams Herman Krueger Webb Con Dents Warfield Rock

Tennis Enthusiast Dr Webb Promotes Community Club

Native Ohioan Dr Webb, Elyria chiropody doctor and former city tennis champ, plans a larger Raqueteers group next summer. She promotes tennis for housewives, mothers, and teens, citing social and health benefits, while recounting her path from Lake Erie College to Flora Stone Mather and Ohio College of Chiropody.

Cheryl Bowser Dr. Webb Mary K. Browne Lake Erie College Webb Lake Erie Flora Stone Mather Western Reserve University Ohio College of Chiropody Cleveland South Carolina Ohio Elyria Great Britain Michigan

Local service members and PTA meeting notes mix

1st Lt. Robert Kritzell has returned home after two years with the U S Air Force as an electronic engineer at Eglin AFB Florida and will resume work at Bell Laboratories in New York City. Harold Stegman returns to Austin Texas after attending a University Film Production Association meeting in Columbus and visiting Elyria with his parents. Allen PTA officers meet at 230 Marseilles Ave to plan this year's budget and program with President Mrs Russell Van Oster and other officers present. The Sharpe family spent the weekend at Kidder's Beach on Cayuga Lake with relatives. Mrs George Reublin of Santa Monica is visiting her sister Mrs Osborn.

Robert Kritzell M. L. Kritzell Stanford Ave U. S. Air Force Eglin Air Force Base Florida Bell’ Laboratories New York City Harold Stegman Austin Tex University Film Production Association Columbus Elyria W. H. Stegman William R. Stegman R. E.brightbill Stegman Lucille Brightbill American National Bank Sampson Afb Huene James 0 Kidder's Beach Cayuga Lake Meredith Harold Finger Lake

Amherst and LaGrange residents licensed as drivers and residents

Licenses issued for Andrew Denney of Amherst and Dolly Bailey of Amherst along with Robert Meko of LaGrange and Florence Kistner of Grafton for television service. Also included is a hot appetizer recipe using American cheese, flour, salt, cayenne, egg white, walnuts, and deep frying, shaped into balls and served on cocktail picks.

Andrew Denney R. D Amherst Dolly Bailey Walnut St Robert Meko Whitehead Rd LaGrange Florence Kistner Capel Rd R. D. Grafton

YW Together Sept 8 Honors New Members Fall Program

AYWCA hosts a September 8 membership reception named Together at 8 p.m. in Holly Hall to honor new members and renew ties with older members. Plans outline a fall program featuring VW activities, music, and an original skit with refreshments. Hostesses are the membership and Young Adult committees with several named leaders assisting.

Y.W.C.A Holly Hall Helen Mulholland J. W. Yarborough W. G. Kearney Everett Johnston K Norman Roesemann Ray Carter Robert Murphy F. P. Hayba

Hospital Discharges List of Local Residents

A bulk hospital discharges list includes Mrs. William Beckett of 827 East Ave and many others such as Mrs. Anna Bowers 1105 East River St, Edward Cloonan 468 Carlisle Ave, Charles R. Aldrich 1936 Grafton Rd, Earl Seitter Rochester, Mrs. Samuel Robinson 338 Thirteenth St, Mrs. John Kukucka Avon, Mrs. Wesley Fackler 221 Warren Ave, Mrs. Charles Arthur and daughter 101-A-White Oke Dr, Mrs. Herman Dult and son 1327 East Ave, Mrs. Jacob Reitenbach and son Grafton, Stanley Wyatt Sugar Ridge Rd, Craig Soules 3700 East River Rd, Mrs. Robert Samuels and son 393 Furnace St, Mrs. Andrew Dany and daughter 321 Beach St, Richard Welch 602 Princeton Ave, Mrs. Samuel Allier North Ridgeville, Harry Yearley 336 Ninth St and Mrs. August Zelinski Vermilion.

William Beckett East Ave Anna Bowers East River St Edward Cloonan Carlisle Ave Charles R. Aldrich Grafton Earl Seitter Rochester Samuel Robinson Thirteenth St John Kukucka Avon Wesley Fackler Warren Ave Charles Arthur August Zelinski Vermilion

Easy-Sew Child Pattern 7046 Without Sleeves

Sewing notice advertises Pattern 7046 for children ages 2 4 6 8 in a sleeveless version. Embroidery transfer and state size included. price for pattern and first class mail adds up to twenty five cents plus five cents per extra pattern. Also mentions Rice pudding canned and ready to serve with optional add-ins.

Chronicle-Telegram Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phillip Eugene’ Podley Donna Stone Bauer Dairy Little Miss Conway John Robert Powers Quota Club Victor Weisman Melvin’ Sanders Association Stanley Machock Eastern Hgts. Blvd Elyria Memorial Hospital Frank Lubich Erie St John Dawson Harold Conrads West River St Jack Sharpe Billy Lincoln St Sharpe George Frank Reublin Santa Monica Mrs. Thomas. Osborn West Ave Masonic Temple Solyi’s David Davies West River Street Ernie al Salyi Salyi Sayi West Riv Street
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