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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
6
Elyria Commander No. 60 KOT meets Monday at Pam for escorting King Solomon's lodge and Frank 8 Harmon lodge to St. Andrew's church in observance of St. John's day. All Sir Knights are urged to attend in uniform without sword.
The December 28 ceremony will unite Miss Alkiss Ida Josephine Grigg daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Dinwiddie Grigg Jr of Washington DC with John L McKenney son of Mr and Mrs T H McKenney formerly of Elyria now Marion Ohio. Bliss Grigg will be married by her father and Rev Alvin Lamar Wills at the Church of Our Savior. Both couples are Ohio Wesleyan graduates and plan to live in Columbus where McKenney will pursue philosophy at Ohio State University.
Community notices list Christmas gatherings at Elks Hall and multiple holiday visits and travels. Residents from Washington, Pittsburgh, Bowling Green, and local families gather for Christmas with relatives in Elyria and nearby areas.
Mrs Earl Shafstall hosted the Gaiety club Christmas party at 273 East Sixteenth Street with husbands present. Prizes went to Miss Janet Stage and Earl Shaftstall, special prize to Miss Georgiana Kowales. A luncheon followed with ornate decor and a mirror centerpiece. Movie reels of various occasions and the Shaftstall wedding were shown byarry Gorski. The January meeting will be at Miss Janet Jary’s Avon home.
A brief notice describes a birthday gathering for Linda Lee Jayeov held at the home of Mrs. James Elemes, with guests and proceedings noted. The record mentions timing around January and a responsible host, outlining the social event within a community notice.
About 2,000 women and children participated in December activities at the Elyria YWCA. Events included book reviews, greens hanging, meetings, crafts, and welfare work with CARE packages and Red Cross sewing. Next week features the YDecs, new matrons group, and holiday events culminating in a Holiday Prom and dances.
Elaine June Lev and Nelson D. Beller married last Saturday in a candlelight double ring ceremony at Heights Temple Cleveland. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Max Lev, wore white satin lace with heirloom veil, carried three white orchids, and was attended by bridesmaids in peacock blue moire with yellow rose bouquets. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs Morris Beller of 404 Oberlin Road, Elyria. The couple, after a Lake Placid motor trip, will reside at the Birkline apartments. A reception for 500 followed at Heights Temple. The bride attended Ohio State University and Flora Stone Mather College. she is a member of Zeta sorority. The groom attended Ohio State and Western Reserve University, member of Phi Sigma Delta, and served three years in the US Army Air Force.
Fragmentary notice lists a Girl Scouts event ITEQOP No 22 with unclear details. Text shows dates and attendees but many words are garbled.
Clock service requested for 1619 East Ave. Contact by phone 6634 to arrange pickup or drop-off details.
The J J Vaughns celebrate their sixty fifth wedding anniversary on Christmas Day at 1332 East Avenue Elyria. Mr Vaughn a longtime school teacher served 60 years at rural and Elyria High School with coaching duties. They have a son Kenneth two daughters Kathleen and Marian Sexton five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Both in poor health they will mark the day quietly with family.
The 7th and 8th graders of El ria schools hold a holiday dance Tuesday December 28 from 7 30 to 10 30 p m at WYCA. Susie will be provided by George Brotherton on piano. The Grade School Teen Inter Club Council runs the event and delegates duties to club members. Carol Tonix is president and Dixie Ailer secretary with chaperones Mrs Carl Russert Mr and Mrs G W Windsor and Mr and Mrs Manier Windsor.
Lt Arthur I Hall son of Mr and Mrs C G Hall of 9 Nichols block will be thinking of home folks from farewar He served three years and re enlisted last April He was ordered to the Philippine Islands and is now serving in the Bomber Squadron He previously served as a flying instructor in Texas The piece notes manufacturing of more than 5700 household refrigerators in the U S Zone of Germany
Mr. and Mrs. Claude E. Pierce of R. D. I. celebrate 30 years of marriage after wed- ding in Penfield December 1898. They host relatives and friends at daughter Mrs. George Coleman’s home 611 Wooster Street Lodi from 4 to 6 pm Sunday December 26.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek ceases to reside with Secretary of State George C. Marshall and President Truman after a failed Dec 1 appeal for stronger U.S. backing of Nationalist China. She moves to a Washington residence formerly occupied by T. V. Soong, ending an 18 year stay at Leesburg.
Library Chairman Frances Fosnic led a Women of the Moose event at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children on December 19. Thirty four youngsters met Santa Bil Davies and helper Bernard McLaughlin. gifts oranges and popcorn were given as music played and photos were taken. Virginia Towne and Maude McLaughlin assisted as part of the group’s community outreach.
Santa visited city hall for a children’s party hosted by the Elvira police department. Officers arranged two reindeer at the window and Santa entered via a windcaw to delight the kids, who all attended and enjoyed the event.
The Grafton Kiwanis chapter heard Rev. Robert Chaunce speak on the Christmas story and the Star of Bethlehem. A collection raised over 49 for two needy families with clothing donations, and members prepared for yearend Kiwanis events and a payoffs in the attendance contest.
The traditional Christmas Eve service at St Andrews Episcopal Church begins with carols at 11 30 pm tonight. A Christmas Day service of Holy Communion is set for 10 30 am tomorrow. An unusual program and fish dinner are planned by Wells Mole for the evening.
Lois Marie Rader daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Rader of Grafton married Wilbur Eugene Brown son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brown of Marysville Ohio in a December 18 at 2 30 p m ceremony at Grafton Methodist Church Rev Robert Chaunce officiated The bride wore a pink and black taffeta street length dress The couple reside with the bride’s parents as they prepare a home at 785 Alain Street
NOVA Mr and Mrs D W Richards quietly observed their 61st wedding anniversary on December 22. He remains active aiding with home duties and caring for his paralyzed wife who has been bedbound after a stroke four months ago. They are the oldest members of the Methodist church at Nova.
Miss Sophia Novak of South Lake street announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Ann Novak to Mr. Skelly of Pasadena California. Miss Novak works at Avalon Plastic Company and Mr Skelly works for Sekely Brothers Plastering Company in Pasadena. No wedding date has been set.
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