Couple on wedding trip touring in Western States
Mr and Mrs George Yarmack married last Saturday are on a five week honeymoon through the West with plans to visit California before returning home to Elm street South Amherst. The bride Shir ley Ann Caroniti is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Caroniti of R D J Spencer. The groom formerly resided in South Amherst. The ceremony was at Penfield United church with music by Mrs Allan Prindle. A reception for 85 followed at the bride’s parents home on Foster road. The couple will reside in South Amherst after their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
George Yarmack
West
California
Elm Street
South Amherst
Yarmock
Shirley Ann Caroniti
Ross Caroniti
R.D. J. Spencer
George Schissler
Penfield United Church
Allan Prindle
Sage
Dorothy
William Rolli
Foster Road
Penfield
Uhrichsville
Wickkliffe
Lorain
Wellington
Penfield High School
South Amherst High School
Elyria Motors
Elyria
Jalopy drives planned as Legion aids salvage effort
December 3 1952 note recalls Lorain County Legion posts backing Jalopy Junkers campaigns to collect scrap vehicles after Lorain County received a salvage award. Kentucky farmers visit Ohio State University farming programs to study labor and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Ohio State University
Lorain County
American Legion
Elyria
The
Legion
Budget Commission
Know Your Postman Blaine Sprague
Blaine Sprague graduated from Elyria High School and served four years in the United States Air Force. He later worked at the Pfaudler company before joining the Elyria Post Office staff in November 1947. A swing man, he fills in on various mail routes. The Spragues live at 1057 North Pasadena Avenue with a son and daughter. His leisure time pursuits include hunting and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Sprague
Elyria High School
United States Air Force
Pfaudler Company
Elyria Post Office
Spragues
North
Pasadena Avenue
Shoppers See Revolving Door Fight Outside Hotel
Detroit man Thomas Ashwood 35 clashed with Harold Meyer 28 after Ashwood backed his truck into Meyer's car outside a hotel. Meyer threw a punch and ducked into a revolving door as Ashwood followed, drawing curious shoppers who placed bets on the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Thomas Ashwood
Harold Meyer
Ashwood
Meyer
Ohio Stamp Planned for Statehood Commemoration
Four new post age stamps will be issued early next year commemorating early American history. One stamp honors Ohio statehood with a three cent denomination and links to Chillicothe Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Chillicothe
Holiday Dinner Party Celebrates Birthdays in Elyria Area
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dellefield hosted the Cousins Birthday Club with twenty members and four guests at 4:30 p.m. luncheon. Attendees came from Elyria Vermilion Amherst Lorain and New York as the group planned a December 14 Christmas party at the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dellefield
Telegraph Road
Cousins’ Birthday Club
Henry Kane
George Schmitkens
Mary Freeland
Pete Dellefield
E. O. Pallas
Elyria
Vermilion
Amherst
Lorain
New York
Y.W.C.A
Calendar Tonight Offers Numerous Local Club Activities
Catholic Study Club No 2 meets Mrs Charles Markham East River street at 8 pm. St Clair Rebekah Lodge and Odd Fellows host supper at 6 pm. Gates PTA Christmas party at 6 pm in school auditorium. St Jude Altar and Rosary Society business meeting at church. Catholic Study Club No 12 meets Mrs Richard Minnich West River road. Catholic Study Club No 8 meets Mrs Clarence Smith East River street. Ladies Auxiliary to Eagles at 8 pm. Y MN O Club meets Paul Fritz 315 Winckles street. First Methodist Friendship Fidelity Class Christmas party at church 6 pm. Elyria Townsend Club meets at 8 pm in K of P hall. Amvets Auxiliary Post No 32 meets. Elyria Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae meet at 8 pm at Nurses Home. El Rey Grotto meets in Junior Chamber of Commerce hall. Welcome Wagon Newcomers club meets at 8 pm at YWCA. Pioneer Girls Colonist Group meet at 7 pm at 284 Washington avenue. St Pauls E and R church council meets at 8 pm. Edison PTA Christmas party for teachers with supper in auditorium at 6 30 pm. Epsilon Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi met last evening at Mrs Wilson Fox 161 Emerson court. Jewels ritual given to Mrs Dorothy Lind and Mrs Harold Younglas. Short business meeting. Mrs Gerry Cahill reports gift plans for Elyria Home for the Aged and a sick child gift. Ways and means reports progress on money project. Miss June Pusbach reports Valentine format at Spring Valley country club Feb 13. Mrs Jean Sustersic of Findlay transfers to the chapter. Dessert served. Next meeting Christmas party at Mrs Walter Foura 333 Cambridge avenue on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Markham
East River Street
St. Clair Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows
Gates P.T.A
St. Jude’s Altar and Rosary Society
Catholic Study Club No
Richard Minnich
West River Road
Clarence Smith
Eagles
Mn.o
Paul Fritz
Winckles Street
First Methodist Friendship Fidelity
Elyria Townsend Club
K. of P.hall
Amvets
Elyria Memorial Hospital
El-Rey Grotto
Epsilon Sigma
Beta Sigma Phi
Wilson Fox
Emerson Court
Dorothy Lind
Harold Younglas
Gerry Cahill
Elyria
Ways and Means
June Pusbach
Spring Valley Country Club
Jean Sustersic
Findlay
Walter Foura
Cambridge Avenue
Gamma Epsilon Chapter
Betty Bishop
Misa Kay Pronesti
Ity Gard
Saddle Inn
Norman Kreeger
James Berry
Thomas Haywood
Ralph Appleton
Billy Warren
Pronesti
Employed Young Women's League Yearend Meeting Notes
YW League members heard Hazel Schmittgen discuss Europe travels with film showings at last night’s meeting. Hostesses included Gayle Hazelton and Ruth Rogers. Business items covered Hanging of the Greens December 16 party with 50 cent gift exchange and dues, swimming rates, and a bowling night at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. January 6 election of officers was postponed. awards were given to Miss Carrie Walsh and Miss Kathryn Foster amid a social reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Schmittgen
Europe
Joan LaBar
Stoney’s
Rainbow Lanes
Louise Menner
Mary Menner
Ladies ‘Catholic Benevolent Association
St. Mary’s Hall
Carrie Walsh
Kathryn Foster
Christmas gatherings at Lake Avenue Church and St Johns Guild
Division C of Lake Avenue Congregational Church met for a noon tureen dinner and Christmas gift exchange with fourteen members and one guest. Mrs Della Baker led the meeting and Mrs Davies conducted a devotional period, with Mrs Eugene Chandler in charge of the program. The second note records St Johns Episcopal Altar Guild members attending a Christmas tureen at the school with a gift exchange and a white Christmas tree for Bethesda Lutheran Home relief. Plans were laid for the Guilds 50th anniversary on January 6 with Mrs Walter Kipf as chair and Catherine Flugel as co chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Avenue Congregational Church
Della Baker
Davies
Eugene Chandler
Christian Herald
St. John’s 03 Altar Guild
Bethesda Lutheran Home
Watertown
Wis
02 Club
Walter Kipf
Catherine Flugel
Freeing Stuck Glasses With Cold Water and Hot Bath
To separate two nested glasses, fill the inner glass with very cold water, then immerse the outer glass in hot water. The temperature difference loosens the grip, allowing the top glass to slip off the bottom.
Christmas Club Gatherings Highlight North Ridgeville Socials
Chiquita Club hosted a Christmas dinner Monday at Mrs. Ralph Morrow’s home in North Ridgeville with guests including Mrs. Stanley Olmstead. Prizes went to Mrs. Onie Shatto and Mrs. William Wash. Circle Dot i Club planned a December 15 dinner at the Middle Avenue tea room with a one dollar gift. C P club held a gift exchange and canasta evening at Mrs. Audrey Bilby’s home in Berlin Heights with prizes and a decorated salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiquita Club
Ralph Morrow
North Ridgeville
Stanley Olmstead
Roosevelt Avenue
Bridge
Onie Shatto
William Wash
Rudy Farkas
Seneca Street
C-P
Audrey Bilby
Berlin Heights
Stella [Shreve
Phyllis Bliss
Births at Elyria Memorial Hospital Highlight Local Families
Kathleen Mary is named for the daughter born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sweet of 226 Fairlawn Avenue. A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hamister of 11 Charles Court. A daughter arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fowler of RD 1. Announcing a daughter born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lesnick of RD 1. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mackenzie of 353 Seventh Street welcomed a son. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Holliday of 611 Dewey Avenue. A son was born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John Stevenson of No. 6 Persons Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Mary
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Gene Sweet
Fairlawn Avenue
Kenneth Hamister
Charles Court
Frank Fowler
R.D
Joseph lLesnick
Donald M. MacKenzie
Seventh Street
Philip Holliday
Dewey Avenue
John Stevenson
Women of the Moose Ritual Evening Honors Members
The ritual committee of Women of the Moose held a Monday meeting led by Ada Koppenhafer. A social evening followed with prizes for Mesdames Amanda Cameron, M. A. Capp, Ina Blaine, Gazeta Apai, Lucille Horvath, Florence Hintz, and Kathleen Vietzen. Mrs Blaine won the top prize. card games awarded prizes to Edna Darrow, G Apai, Harriet Tremmes, Ellen Fleming, and Phyllis Bliss of West River Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Ada Koppenhafer
Amanda Cameron M. A.capp
Ina Blaine
Gazeta Apai
Lucille Horvath
Florence Hintz
Kathleen Vietzen
Mrs. Blaine
Edna Darrow
G. Apai
Harriet Tremmes
Ellen Fleming
Obie Chronicle Brief Recaps Elyria Events
A short Elyria Chronicle notice dated December 2 reports local happenings including Obie and surrounding area items. The item list is concise, listing names and places without commentary, reflecting typical community brief updates.
Valentine Dance Plans Discussed by Gamma Epsilon Chapter
Gamma Epsilon Chapter Beta Sigma Phi met at Miss Betty Bishop's home to outline a Valentine Day dance set for February 13 at Spring Valley Country Club. Misa Kay Pronesti will print tickets.
Household Hint Ceflubee Sponges In Pastel Shades
Ceflubee sponges now come in pastel colors to match bathroom and kitchen schemes. The varied shades help each family member identify their own sponge and stay organized. They are also suitable for dishwashing.
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Chronicle- Telegram
Pension Fund For the Blind
Bridgeport
Dehn F. Bille Co
Waller Ceramic Shop
Marseilles Ave
Emerich. CO
Broad ST
John Crum
Beebetown Union
Woman's ‘Temperance Union
Taft
Elyria Methodist Home
Anna Kennedy
Wesley Miller
St. Cecelia
Congo
Kennedy
County Union
Brownhelm
Armstutz
Singapore
World’s Organization of the Wc.t.u
United Nations’ Youth
Pakistan
Elyria Union
Henry Charleton
Eywl
Mulholland
Sylvia Sue Widdowson
Shirley Dudek
Alma Jean Bauer
Ann Crozier
Mildred Scott
Norma Werner
Ina May Ardell
Marge Stro
Harry Brillhart
Woodland Avenue
Fred Baker
Edith Miller
Circle Dot i Club
Elizabeth Wilhelmy
Garvin Avenue
Middle Avenue
Martha Wirth
Mary Jackson
School
Bertha Hummer
Freda Allison
Merle Smith
Sarah Randall
Women of
Chronicle
Obie
Anday
Kenmore
Kenmore Portable
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Broad St. Elyria
SEARS
Elyria, Ohio
Pd i Orne
Pat Cro Oe
Haserodt Jewelry Co., Inc
Christiania
Stockholm
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