Town news items from Grafton and nearby areas
Five week old Randy Allen Norris was baptized at Immaculate Conception Church in Grafton with great aunt Noreen Zack as godmother and uncle Allen Traxler as godfather. Open house followed. Grandparents Hervey Traxler and William Norris of Columbia Station. Betty Ann Bishop visited from the Betty Bishop School of Dance at Miss Margaret Morfoot’s home. Harold J. Heintz and wife celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary with about 50 guests from Elyria Lorain Wickliffe and Angela Indiana hosted by daughters Theresa Roberta and Maréla and daughter-in-law Mrs Harold Hintz Jr. Mr Hintz works at Western Automatic Machine Screw Co. and Mrs Winty at American Brake Shoe Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Allen
Edward Norris
Willow
Harold J. Heintz
West River Rd
North
St. Mary Church
Elyria
Lorain
Wickliffe
Angela
Ind
Theresa
Roberta
Maréla
Harold Hintz
Hintz
Western Automatic Machine Screw Co
Winty
American Brake Shoe Co
Nancy Kay Robart Weds T A Carpenter in Wellington
Nancy Kay Robart and Thomas Albert Carpenter were married at 7:30 p.m. August 1 in the Wellington Methodist Church in a candle lit double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Donald Robart and wife, wore a silk organza gown with Chantilly lace and a waist length veil. The groom is a pharmacist and Coshocton teacher, a Ohio Northern University graduate. The couple will reside at 24 Chestnut Street, Coshocton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Nancy Kay Robart
Thomas Albert Carpenter
Edward H. Griffith
Donald Robart
Grand Ave
Albert Carpenter
Herrick Ave
William Bynum
Roger P. Cassidy
Huston
Mary Jean Robart
Kay Carpenter
Carol Cross
W.T. Cowling
Jal Ine
Beth and
Sue Thorn i
Christy Wymand
Marci Burton
Pat Goodman
Donna Carpenter
Carpenter
Ohio University
Tssle
Alpha Delta Pi
Coshocton
Ohio Northern University
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
Gallaher Drag Co
Chestnut St
Ivt Travaganza to Revamp New York World's Fair Center
Dick Button and Paul Feigay unveil Ivt Travaganza as an entertainment complex for the 1949 World’s Fair in New York City. The New York City Building from 1939 will be renovated to host top skaters and elaborate production on more than a dozen stages with a ski run included. A fashion note follows about vest styles for a college and young career girl featuring velvet, mohair, and checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Dick Button
Paul Feigay
New York City
Scribble Scarf Promises Teenage Symbol Tee Fashion
An imported shorty triangle scarf named Scribble Scarf features pre printed popular teen symbols like tele phones, convertibles, entwined hearts and pennants with indelible inscriptions. Made of colorfast washable cotton, it is offered in five fall shades flame red blue bell sun gold vicamel and white.
Bohl Dimacchia Wedding Vows Exchanged in Lorain
Diane Ter DiMacchia wed James Lemnard Bohl in St. Peter Church Lorain at 10:30 am officiated by Rev. Vincent O'Dea. Bride daughter of William Dimac sin and groom son of Mrs. Femil Bonl and the late Mr. Bowl. Reception for 350 at Knights of Columbus Hall followed ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Diane Ter Dimacchia
James Lemnard Bohl
St. Peter Church
Vincent O'Dea
Marjorie Meyer
Therese Sobieski
Dear Abby Answers and Odd Letters From Readers
Dear Abby column excerpts show advice on marriage age gaps hidden spouses and identity. A reader asks about leaving a younger husband who misrepresents their relationship while other letters joke about a troublesome pet duck and mothering myths. The column closes inviting personal replies via mail.
Engagement of Karen Garrard and Francis McGlynn Planned
Local couple announces engagement of Karen Garrard of 1037 N Pasadena Ave to Francis Andrew McGlynn son of Mr and Mrs Francis Mec Glynn of 126 Columbia Ave. Karen a 1959 Elyria Catholic and 1963 Miami University graduate works at Halle Bros Cleveland. Francis a 1962 John Carroll University graduate and Insurance Co of North America affiliate. They plan to marry in November at St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Garrard
Pasadena Ave
Karen Elsine
Francis Andrew McGlynn
Francis N. MecGlynn
Columbia Ave
Elyria District Catholic High School
Miami University
Halle Bros
Cleveland
McGlynn
John Carroll University
Insurance Co. of North
Peggy Jo Bober and Daniel Asensio wed in Lorain church
Peggy Jo Bober and Daniel Asensio were married August 17 at 6:30 p.m. in First Methodist Church Lorain. Rev. George Bender officiated with music by organist E M McCaskey and soloist Mrs. William Hall. The gown was silk organza and taffeta with veil and bouquet of white daisy pompons edged with carnation. The bride, a Lorain High School graduate, works as advertising manager. the groom, also a Lorain High School graduate, recently completed two years in the service. They will reside at 2715 East Erie Street. Guests traveled from Michigan and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Peggy Jo Bober
Daniel Asensio
George Bender
E. M. McCaskey
William Hall
Joseph Bober
West 20Th St
Sinfoniano Asensio
Richa
Ard Schuster
Joseph Katkic
Asensio
Lorain High School
Famous Artist School
Ted Jacobs
TS Bvenay
John Glenn
Hun S.u. Psu
Joanne
Getz
Ellen Sasser
Denise
Bober
Jun
Honor
Asenumpire
Mesio
East
Erie St
Michigan
Cllinois
Annual 11th St picnic set for tomorrow
Plans for the annual Ith St picnic tomorrow at 6 p.m. invite all residents and alumni to attend with a tureen casserole. A baton entertainment by Michele Recupero's Micky's Cadets will cap the evening, prizes awarded, and a business meeting will appoint next year's chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith St
1Th St
Mi Jchele ReCupero
Micky
William Balogh
Margaret Urig
Anthony Marsho
Elyria
Dear Mrs Schraub and the curious child leader query
Dear Mrs Schraub advises gradual independence for a kindergartner with summer visits to build trust in return. A 11-year-old seeking leadership benefits from camp activities, group tasks, and discussions on good leadership, while a 7-year-old with endless questions should be encouraged, not discouraged, with patient guidance and child-friendly encyclopedias to stimulate curiosity.
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Mrs. G
Tea honors new members of Isabella guild
The Isabella Guild held a welcome tea at president Mrs. Edward Thome’s home to introduce eight new members. New members include Mrs. Donald Plas and Mrs. James Farrell among others, each receiving an Our Lady of Grace medal. Charter members Mrs. Farrell and Mrs. Goldcamp rejoin the guild. Plans for a public style show and card party were announced for Sept. 11 at the Knights of Columbus Club. The first regular meeting is set for Sept. 25 at the Aquamarine Club in Avon Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Guild
Edward Thome
Nottingham
Alan Beauchemin
Donald Plas
James Farrell
Cecil Resar
Fred Koons
Boyce Goldcamp
Francis Callahan
Michael Verne
Gerald Gmerek
Farrell
Farrell and Mrs. Goldcamp
Guild
Knights of Columbus Club
Kipling St
Aquamarine Club
Avon Lake
Drying Curtains With Rod Weights
To dry straight hanging curtains rehang them on their rods while wet. Thread an extra rod through the bottom hem to weigh the fabric and pull it into the proper shape.
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Betty Ann Bishop
Betty Bishop
Wright Studio
T.A. Carpenter
Edward Filhart
Keith Thornton
David Hayes
Dad
Grafton
Harry S. Burr
Fairfax
Sevend Street
Ofte
Bohl-Dimacchia
William Dimace
Femil
West 17Th St
Mr. Bowl
Jace
Alencon
Judy Jalowiec
Charlene Bohl
Darlene Kols
Maid of Honor S
Day'd Amato
Gerald Bohl
Fred Montalto
John Dimarchia
Robert Montalto
Knights of Columbus Hall
Niagara Falls
Canada
Uride
Bohl
St. Mary High Schoo
St. Joseph X-Ray School
Lorain National Bank
Ford Motor Company
Reid Ave
Darlene Kolis
Joseph Montalto
Alfred Perrier
Vincent Perrier
Pat Amato
the National Bank
Steve Beko
Abby
Philadelphia
West Hartford
Beverly Hills
Cali
Karen Elaine Garrard
Dior
Michaels Studio
James Leonard Bohl
Diane Terese Dimacchia
Wen Ave
By Shirley Schraub
Mr. C.T.L
Mrs. L
Mrs. I. L
Ron
Atmosorms
Stoney’s
Oypentage
Etyria
Dimac
Phillips
Pesan
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