Society notes reveal planned elopement remains undecided
A Lorain couple details a wartime romance through letters. Miss Gamble of Elyria, a 1946 high school graduate and secretary to the county prosecutor, plans marriage to a fiancé in Manhattan College after military service. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gamble
Mr. Hines
James A. Hines
East Waud Street
New York City
Carla
Germany
Hines
Arpy
Miss. Gamble
Elyria High School
Willam G. Wickens
Lorain County
Manhattan College
New York
Engagements and notices from local social pages
Dona Dellefield engages Harold Trockley after graduating in 1944 from Clearview High. Both families announce the upcoming wedding date. Harold is a U S Navy veteran and works at Fruehauf Trailer in Avon Lake. Also covered are Magyar Evangelical and Reformed church Young Ladies Guild officer elections, Advent service reminders, a Christmas dinner at Spring Valley country club, and Hutigatian paper gift plans. Senior Catholic Youth Organization meeting at St Marys and a La Grange High School event announced for December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Dellefield
Dellefield Road
Done
Harold Trockley
Frank Trockley
North Ridge Road
Miss Dellefield
Clearview High School
Vogue Beauty Salon
Trockley
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Fruehauf Trailer Company
Avon Lake
Young Ladies Guild
Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church
Joseph Ballas
Sam Doman
William Ignatz
Alex Mika
J. G. Novak
Milan Mika
Stephen Bako
Steven Bara
Spring Valley Country Club
Abel
Vera Petroff and Richard Beard to Wed January 17
Vera Petroff, daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Petroff of H D No 3, chosen for marriage to Richard L Beard, son of Mr and Mrs Leon Beard of Roosevelt Avenue. The wedding is set for six o clock in the First Methodist Church. The engagement was announced at a Thanksgiving dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Petroff
Steve Petroff
Richard L. Beard
Leon Beard
Roosevelt Avenuie
First Methodist Church
Pre-Holiday Tears Planned at St Andrews Tea
The Church Women of St Andrew's host December tea at 2:30 PM in the Undercroft with a keynote Celebrating Christmas the UN Way. The event features worship music and world images tied to On Being a World Neighbor for 1947-48. Oberlin students from China and international guests will be honored. co chairs Spero Valassis and James Glavas coordinate hospitality. Paper sale Thursday morning December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Women of
St. Andrew's
Episcopal Church
Onin
Oberlin
China
Spero Valassis
James Glavas
Thanksgiving News and Visits Highlight Elyria Daily
Mrs. Ethel Alexander and daughter Miss Janica entertain family on Thanksgiving Day. Guests include the Youngs, Bert Alexander, and extended relatives from Sullivan Port Clinton Amherst and beyond. Births, travels to Maryland and California, and hospital notices mingle with social events and a hospital fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Alexander
Janica Alexander
Chestnut Street
Mra
Kenneth Young
Lila
J. 9. Young
Amy Young
Sullivan
Bert Alexander
Larry
Patty
Port Clinton
Lile Young
Arnold Alexander
Amherst
Elyria
Alexander
Robert Perry
Tampa
Florida
Donald Dahl
Marseilles Avenue
Jack Rogers
North Street
Frank Fis
Bucke
Roy Weiss
East River I Street
Warren J. Robin« Jean Jr
Spruce Street
Haltimere
Hasson
Robinson
Whartford
Conti
Royal Type- Writer Company
A. R. Keastyo
Springfield
Ohio
J. C. Welsh
Woodland Avenue
John W. Keil
Lakewood
Hara Knowles
Shawville Road
George J. Hochenedel
Robert G. Hochenedel
California
Crenshaw Drive
Inglewood
Frank Howkwood
Gales Avenue
A. C. Schilleman
St. Petersburg
Fla
Gerald Rubin
Poplar Street
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Robert Beiter
Cleveland Street
Claude Box
R.D
Wedding Unites Lauck And Magel In First Congregational Parlor
Miss Lillian Joyce Gauck and Walter Frederick Magel Jr. wed in a church parlor ceremony at three o clock performed by Rev. William A. Leathe. The bride wore ice blue satin with matching accessories and was given in marriage by her father. Approximately 150 guests attended a reception and later a dinner for 28 at the Wishbone near Oberlin. The couple will live at 247 Third Street. the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Lauck of Harvard Avenue. the groom is a ceramist with Phaudier Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Leathe
Margaret Trautman
Geraldine Halin
Wallin Anderson
Cleveland
Wishbone
Oberlin
James C. Brown
Milton Walters
Jean Magel
Mbs
Peggy Papuste
Roy Fratz
Magel
Third Street
Arthur BR. Lauck
Harvard Avenue
Elyria High School
Oberlin Schoal of Commerce
Lorain County
P T A News Gates Dinner and Christmas Party
Gates Parent Teacher Association hosts a fryreen dinner and Christmas party at the school Wednesday evening at 6 o clock Those attending who have slips should contact Mrs. Ema Nace Street today The event features handwork baked goods and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates Gates
Ore
Couple Married In Kentucky Is Making Home Here
A Kentucky wedding story reports Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gill now residing in Elyria after marrying in Covington on November 26. The bride, the former Miss Lillian Brackley, is from Vermilion, while Gill is the son of Pauline Gill of Elyria. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Morris Coles at his Covington home. Gill served in the U S Army in World War II and works at a Sohio service station. The bride worked in Vermilion and at Weber’s Restaurant. Officers elected in the Ladies of G. A. R. group include Nina Witsman as president and Margaret Schroeder as VP. A Christmas party with dinner and a gift exchange is planned for December 15 at Mrs. Hawlett’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gill
Covington
Elyria
Lillian Brackley
Clark Street
John C. Brackley
Vermilion
Morris Coles
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Gill
Pauline Gill
Griswold Road
Elytin
Sohio
Cedar and
Broad Streets
Weber's Restaurant
P. D. Reety
Millie Howlett
Cascade Street
Myrtle Rose
Nina Witsman
Margaret Schroeder
Edith Hill
Myrtle Berger
Hazel Greber
Lorain Women To Attend NCCW Meeting In Akron
Miss Knechtges heads Lorain Deanery delegation to the Cleveland Diocesan NCCW mid year board meeting at the Mayflower hotel Akron. Reports on two centennial projects will be submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Kaéchfeed
Grafton
Lorain
National Council of Catholic Women
Elyria
Lorain County
Cleveland
National Council of Catholic
Mayflower
Akron
Kneéchtges
Diocesan Council
Cincinnati
Patna
India
Francis, McGlynn
St. Thomas Aquinas
Michael C. Geract
Miss Knechiges
War Relief Services
National Catholic Welfare Conference
American Catholic Hierarchy
Lorald
Miss. Knechtges
Geracl
Hoban
Counci
Frederick B. Mohan
Grafton Rd
Knights of St. John
Welsh Funeral Home
Leona Smith
Local Calendar Notes Hinkton-Hysell Meeting and Church Events
A busy evening calendar lists a special meeting for Hinkton-Hysell Auxiliary, an installation service for Rev. Davis McCamy at First United Presbyterian, and various club and church gatherings. Also noted is the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Hancock at 120 Edison Court with gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkton-Hysell
Ciib Toons
Davis McCamy
First United Presbyterian Church
Young Women's Léague Meela
Frank S. Hartnoh Lodge
St. Agnes P.T.A
Elizabeth Stevens Society of ‘Methodist Church
Emmanuel Lutheran Missionary Society
Daughters of Sahara
Jessié Raesler
Lodt Street
Sr. Catholic
Mull
George Birmingham
Oxford Avenue
Methodist Official Board
League of Women Voters Board i
Eric Ryden
Glenwood Street
Catholic Study Club
Ann Welsh
West Bridge Street
R. J. Smith
P.T.A
Chevalier Lodge
Knights of Pythias
American Legion
St. John's
Elyria Lodge
John Hancock
Edison Court
Feast of Lights Intercultural meeting features Hanukkah talk
The Intercultural Committee of the YWCA held an Inter-Faith program in the gym at 8 p.m. Mrs. Willis Chandler chaired with Mrs. Arthur Jones assisting. Christmas carols, a film Christ is Born, and Rabbi Carl J. Miller speaking on Hanukkah framed the evening. A Temple choir trio, refreshments, and a festive tea followed. Clyde Haynes led Christian Fellowship at First Methodist with Dr. T. Hummel addressing the local and global food situation. A church basement carnal benefit is planned for Friday at 7 p.m. Also listed: South Amherst Congregational Church Christmas supper and bazaar on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intercultural Committee
Willis Chandler
Arthur Jones
Fred Ruth
Egypt
Chandler
V. W
Annabelle Warner
Frank Stetson
Moss Nellie Mantle
Clyde Haynes
Christian Fellowship
First Methodist Church
T. Hummel
James Sivard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Gamble
James Hines
Carlad. Gamble
William Carle Gamble
Dona Dellefield
St. Mary's Church
Joseph Lehane
Bazsar
Chile
la Grange High School
Richard Beard
Gates
Thurs
A. m
Dee
Ae Ton
Broad St
P.S
Henry Peloquin
Marry Herrmann
Lorathy
Andrew Foreman
Esther Krause
Betty McKay
Helen Tedrow
Anton Schumar
Larry Ceedeman
Ralph Stanislawski
Elvera Memorial Sfospital Wis
Ridgeville
Saierkrant
Effa Brown
San and
Tim
First Congregational
Lillian Lauck
Walter Magel
First Congregational Church
Lillian Joyce Gauck
Walter Frederick Migel, Jr
T. A. News
Pourthiurs Anual
Oto A
Vawlcual Gov
Kentucky
N.C.C.W
Goxcom
Adrian
Gorner Middle Avenue and
BROAD
Berson
South Amherst Congregational
Aan
Sven
Lena
Ralph
Fox
Dana J, Fox
Brown
Furniture
Middle Ave
Fifth Sr
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