Leonard Whipkey to Marry on Valentine’s Day
Miss Martha M. Whipkey and David G. Leonard plan a 4:30 p.m. February 14 wedding at a Wheeling Methodist Church. Whipkey is active in the Junior Woman’s Club and Eastern Star. Leonard, a Merchant Marine Academy graduate, works for Interlake Steamship in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha M. Whipkey
David G. Leonard
Martha
Shirley Whipkey
Hoff St
Wheeling
W. Va
Leonard
G. H. Leonard
Pasadena Ave
Elyria High School
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
King's Point
N. Y
Interlake Steamship Company
Cleveland
Lake Avenue Congregational Church
Town Talk and Local Births and Visits in Elyria
Town notes report the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Vought of Elyria with Kathleen Ann to be named. Family details include paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Delamore and maternal grandparent Mrs William Thompson. Locals visit relatives for holidays and several Elyians abroad for Christmas. A Erie PA family informs of a seven year old son John Gaffney death after Thanksgiving appendicitis. The piece also touches on a science note about planetary orbits and Earth distance to the Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Vought
M ‘Fromi
Pene Oeeasy
Charles Delamore
Taira High School
Gradu
Oma Ave
Lorain
Dee
University of Denria Memorial Hospital
Kathleen Ann
Bins Dolamores
R. F. Buol
10Th St
Lawrence Lee
Dola
More
Pat Thomp
V. Vought
Northson
Ridgeville
Harold Delamere
Lake Ave
William Thompson
Gulf Rd
Betty Crawford
R. H. Crawford
Edison Ct
Marilyn Baker
Berea
Hawai
Miss Crawford
Elyria
Miss Baker
Hollywood
Calif
Robert Bott
Calann Dr
John J. Gaffneys
Erie
Elyrians
John
Lawsville
Gaffineys
Eastern Heights Boulevard
Apt. 4
lBnees Ave
Ene. Pa
Jbwo
Patrice
Ann Mane
Michael
Christmas charity and church group activities span December to January
Ruth Naomi Group of the Christian Women's Fellowship at Washington Avenue Church of Christ organized a December meeting with four hundred fifty letters, quilts, and yuletide gifts. Members baked cookies, read Christmas stories, and planned January meetings and an Evangelistic campaign lunch. Other church circles held Christmas parties, devotionals, gift exchanges, and future meeting dates at Lake Avenue Congregational and St Paul United Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Naomi
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Washington Avenue
Jean Williams
Robert Mason
Foster Ave
Lake Avenue Congregational Church
Harold Olmstead
Mildred Fujka
Henry VanDyke
Daley Wahler
Carrie Spencer
Mesa
Antona
Allan, Barney
Robert Birdsall
Burton Boynton
Clarence Jones
Olmstead
Southwood Dr
Edwin H Gibson Weds Janna Lee Hibbard in Sandusky
Edwin H Gibson of Garfield Road Henrietta and Janna Lee Hibbard of RD 1 Huron exchanged vows at Woodlawn Baptist Church Sandusky Saturday at 7 pm. Rev Bradford officiated. Bride wore white lace gown with Christmas greens poinsettias and long sleeves. father presented her in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin, Gibson
Garfield Road
Henrietta
Janna Lee Hibbard
Huron
Woodlawn Baptist Church
Sandusky
Hodd
Gibson
Bradford
Pouted
Cecil P. Hibbard
R. D
End
Charles Veri
White Orchid Wedding in North Ridgeville Echoes Joy
A bride from North Ridgeville, Dorothy Bartter, wed Robert Dodd in a ceremony at North Ridgeville Congregational Church. Maids of honor were Grace and Dora Hibbard, with Shirley Hibbard as maid of honor. Ushers included Jack Dodd and Charles Kell. The reception followed at Eagles Hall in Huron, with the couple planning a cruise. The bride, a former Lorain County and Elyria teacher, will live at the Rocky River home after a trip to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Hibbard
Grace
Dora Hibbard
Pink Curtain
North Ridgeville
Dorothy Bartter
Robert Dodd
Hadsell Stone Easton
Jack Dodd
Charles Kell
Cleveland
Lorain County
Elyria
Huron
Rehms High School
Gibson
Berea
Henrietta High
Kent State Unit School
Associated
Versity
Piazza Trucking Co
Ali
Easton
Ohio State University
York State
Kipton
The Columbia Story Exhibit Opens at Lorain County Museum
The Lorain County Historical Society debuts The Columbia Story exhibit with early Columbia pioneer items loaned by Columbia chapter members and locals. The display recounts the 1807 journey from Waterbury Connecticut, the land lottery, and the founding families led by Sally Bronson, with a second installment promised for a future issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Lorain County
Bonnie Billings
Ely School
Corrine Brown
Lorain County Historical Society Museum
Washington Ave
Miss Brown
County, Society
C-T
Junior Catholic Daughters Host Yuletide Party Treasures
Troop 13 of the Junior Catholic Daughters held a yuletide party at Mrs George Straka's home at 6 East Bell Ave Gifts were exchanged and presented to mothers. Susan Luck served refreshments after games and a consecration opening. Cathy Foreman, reporter. Troop St Ann Plans a caroling party Friday night in St Marys Blue Room last week. Mrs Harry Gorski directed gifts for mothers with Patty Wahl and Sherry Winters serving refreshments. A gift exchange and prize games followed Cynthia Lightowler, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 7 of
St. Paul Unitead Church of Christ, ER
Dana Johnson
Ninth St
Leonard Dellefield
East Avenue
Troop 13
George Straka
East Bell Ave
Susan Luck
Cathy Foreman
ST. Ann
St. Mary's Blue Room
Harry Gorski
Patty Wahl
Sherry Winters
Cynthia Lightowler
Girl Scout Troop 249
St. Mary School
Camille Kader
Renee Dickinson
A Gourmet Hidden Cheesecake Favorite in Elyria
A quirky note cites a gourmet habit of placing a dab of cheesecake behind the ear at Sterner's Isaty Store located at 529 Broad Street in Elyria Ohio, reflecting a local flavor phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterner
Isaty Store
Broad St
Elyria
Ohio
Woman's Benefit Association Elects Officers at Yule Party
The Woman's Benefit Association elected officers during their yule party last week. Two new members joined as plans were set for the open installation on Jan 15 at 8 pm in the Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs Joyce Baker led the session and Mrs Leona Gardner received a special award. Committee members included Mrs Leona Seckt chair, Mrs Margaret Gard, Mrs Ethel Court, Mrs Jean Rasbach, and Miss Hazel Gibson. Refreshments were served in the dining room with Christmas decor and small red and green candy favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Benefit Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Joyce Baker
Leona Gardner
Leona’ Seckt
Margaret Gard
Ethel Court
Jean Rasbach
Hazel Gibson
Girl Scout Activities At Leonard Home Meeting
Girl Scout Troop 75 gathered at the Leonard home on Murray Ridge Road. Leaders Mrs. Clayton Wescott and Mrs. Ed Leonard received yuletide candies as girls packed a Christmas box and clothing for a needy family. Cheryl Leonard led pledges, and the next meeting is Jan 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Murray Ridge Road
Clayton Wescott
Ed Leonard
Cheryl Leonard
Eileen Noonan
Midview Sophomores Y Teens Decide Toy Drive
The Midview Sophomore Y-Teens planned repair toy donations for area families and held a Mexican Christmas program with Spanish carols. Judy Parsons led caroling as members enjoyed a dance, prayer, and a group meeting. A rosary service will be said at 8 p.m. for Mrs. William Diederich at Reichlin Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midview
Judy Parsons
Jan- Carel Taylor
St. Peters Church
North Ridgeville
William Diederich
Reichlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elyria Catholic Band Boosters
Melody Grove
Holly Hall
Elyria Country Club College Dance
Spring Valley Country Club
Elyria Country Club
K. R. Stang
Arlington, Va
C. F. Hall
Kenyon Ave
Grace Stang
R.D
Youngreen, Ariz
W. Ingwer
Earnest Struck
Russell Walker
Telegraph Road
Sis
H. O' Maddox
Cambridge Avenue
Earth
Juty
Mars
Ruth Naomi Group
Zhonta
ST. Paul Circle
Day's Hardware
Magdalene Wouring
Agnes Ryan Lucy Plues
Jerry Schaefer
Emma Fitzpatrick
Richard Bauer
Ray Lowenthral
Winifred L. Fay
Fairfax
Edwin H. Gibson
S. America
Moose
Jyondieys
John Williams
Sety
Waterbury
Ransom Bronson
New England
Euclid
Bwe
Sally Bronson
Peace and Safety
Sally
Cuyahoga
Rocky River
Edna
Seba Bronson Terry
Thel
Lemuel Hoadley
Mills Virginia Towne
Recorder
Parma
Jenny Cragford
Elvrra Memorial Hospital
Merile Berger
West 23Rd St
Loramn
Lorraine Wonder
Marian Fortin
Sherali Shreve
HHS UU
Waterbury, Conn
Hoadley
Seth Thomas
Plus 50 Club
Nelson Walter
Gettysburg
50 Club
Bess Gallan
Offgher
Olga Tay
Columbianlor
Emily Ebricke
Horthe
A-D. Strong
Bessie Boggs
Elvira Shubert
Bertha Columbia
Merle
Gladys Fritz
Conn
Bertha Schieneman
Sylvia
Lews
Lenna Moore
Seba Bronson
Lemuel
Phebe Mathis
Nellie
Hoodley
Gertrude Martin
Hitchcocks
Asa
Hel Osbornes
Zephania Pott
Fred Sams
Benom Adams
Sarah Edwards
Lathrop Sey
Santa
Sue Lewis
Mour
Bronsons
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Bela
Bronson
Babe
Lathrop Seymour
Mrs. Seymour
Lathrop
Woodland Trail
Seymours
Cleveland Settlement
Woman’s Benefit Association Fleets Officers
Oberlin Inn
Oberlin, Ohio
Patty Shraaker
Auer Dairy
Cleveland St
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