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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

4

European Scenes Shown To Jewish Literary Group

Harry and Denise Wasserman presented color slides and film of their summer trip through England France and Italy to the Jewish Literary Group hosted by Mr and Mrs Alex Altfeld. Mrs Wasserman formerly France native. they will return to Denver after holidays. Rabbi Carl Miller and family from Gary Indiana attended. Mrs Miller is Elsie Altfeld of Elyna.

Harry Denise Wasserman England France Italy Alex Altfeld Wasserman J. Wassermans Ohio St Denver Colo Carl Miller Martha Susan Gary Ind Miller Elsie Altteld Elyna

Townsend Club Holds Memorial For Late Officer

Townsend Club No 1 held its last meeting of the year at the YWCA residence. Ed Jacobs chaired the session with Maude Bainbridge leading prayer, Jessie Waltz presenting reports, and Emma Cowen elected secretary treasurer amid notes on membership gains. Francis Wooldidge announced no January meetings due to hospital admission.

Francis Wooldidge Oberlin Townsend Club

Engaged: Diane Abbe to Donald Lang in Brentwood Village

Announcement from Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Abbe of 219 Middle Ave. that their daughter Diane Abele Abbe will marry Donald Marion Lang, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lang of 163 Meadowbrook Dr. Brentwood Village. Diane a Penn Hall Junior College graduate works at Scher Gift Shop. Lang to graduate from General Motors Institute in Flint Michigan and is a member of Alpha Gamma Upsilon.

Mark A. Abbe Middle Ave Diane Abele Donald Marion Lang John Lang Meadowbrook Dr Brentwood Village Penn Hall Junior College Chambersburgh Abbe Scher General Motors Institut Flint Mich Alpha Gamma Upsilon

Calendar Of Events Discharges And Community Notices

Community notices list discharged Mrs. John Rice and daughter at 213 Jackson Street and others in Grafton and Ely with addresses. A New York kit promotes book binding for home use, plus a Merri-Ettes meeting and W S C S past presidents. The text cites a driving school and a church women’s group activity.

John Rice Jackson St Andrew ‘Balazs Woodford Ave Lewis Chapman Bon Air St Ernest Crago Grafton Daniel Davison Chase St Clement Kingshim Frederick Marks Rickey Miller Warren Ave Roderick Pans Faverside Frank Provenza Gull Thomas Roseberry Ely Charles Denson Ave New York Franklin D Smyth Oberlin Rd Anie Vega and Daughter Ethel St

Black Diamonds Debut in New York Costume Jewelry

In 1936 a new novelty arrives in New York: charcoal colored rhine stones called black diamonds. A lady can buy them for as little as 1 dollar and use them with clear rhinestones or pair with other colored stones to create striking costume jewelry.

New New York INS

Shrine Officers Announce Meeting Dates and Socials

Bethel Shrine officers announced the next regular stated meeting for January 12. A tureen dinner on January 26 will precede the meeting to honor November December and January birthdays. Sojourners Wesley and Vera Goodell hosted about 35 attendees in Lorain with charades and prizewinning games. An annual pillow case card party is planned for February in Holly Hall.

Bethel Shrine Order of the White Shrine of Helen Eastman Julia Davis Holly Hall

Women of the Moose hold annual holiday event

The Women of the Moose College of Regents hosted a holiday gathering at Ednad Terry’s home in North Syracuse N Y. Guests enjoyed a tree, decorations, luncheon, gift exchange and prizes with hostesses Clara Terry and Mrs James W Simpson among organizers.

Women of the Moose College of Regents Ednad Terry Lodi St Ralph P. Roth Patricia Douglas Alan Syracuse N. Y F.C. Ruth Fourth St Clara Terry James W. Simpson Stanford Virginia Towne. Ave Ralph Ruth Virginia Simpson Ruth Anna Rodachy Inn Elec- Blaine

Miss Doris Bender Engaged To Marry George W Byers

Miss Doris Bender daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bender of Sugar Ridge Rd received an engagement ring from George William Byers son of Mr and Mrs George Byers of Dayton Announcement of her betrothal was made by her parents today The couple plan a summer wedding After graduation from North Ridgeville High School she majored in home economics at Bowling Green State University where she earned her degree She is a dietician for Stouffers Restaurant Association and employed at Westgate Mr Byers graduated from Bowling Green State University with a major in education His fraternity is Phi Delta Theta He is employed at Winters National Bank in Dayton

Doris Bender John Bender Sugar Ridge Rd George William Byers George Byers Dayton North Ridgeville High School Miss Bender Bowling Green State University Stouffers Restaurant Association Westgate Bye Shirley Marie Erb Helen Erb Eastern Heights Blvd Edward Erb Grafton Rd John Agler Ellen Agler Canton Navarre Miss Erb Elyria High School Oberlin School of Commerce First Methodist Church Deetz, Inc Timken Vocational High School United States Air Force Ohio Bell Telephone Company

Engagement Told Bet​ty Lou Greer and William E Bursley

The Christmas Eve announcement says Miss Betty Lou Greer and William E. Bursley become engaged. Miss Greer, Milan native, trained nurse at Elyria, works at General Industries. Bursley, son of Mrs Olive Bursley and Emil Bursley, is an apprentice tool maker at the same company after Navy service. No wedding date set.

Betty Lou Greer William E. Bursley William Greer Milan Bursley Olive Bursley Marseilles Ave Elyria Emil Bursley Cleveland Miss Greer Milan High School M. B. Johnson School of Elyria Memorial Hospital General Industries Company Elyria High School United States Navy The

Death of Ham Fisher Shakes Comic World

Town Talk notes the death of Ham Fisher creator of Joe Palooka and its impact on readers. It remarks that staff artists carry on the Fisher tradition but the heart of the cartoonist remains missed by fans and the broader comic strip world.

Ham Fisher Joe Palooka Fisher

Navy Mothers Holiday Dinner and Gift Exchange

Members of the Elyria Navy W. River Rd. Mothers Club hosted a Christmas Eve dinner and gift distribution at the American Legion Home in Cranberry Juice Cocktail New York. The event featured juice cocktails, cake and coffee, and a plan for future meetings. Mrs. Palagyi played Santa and gifts were distributed to every attendee.

New York I — Cranber Robert D. Choates Elyria Navy W. River Rd Mothers Club Nancy American Legion Calif Andrew Pala Atland Choates Reese Marge Christina Aisin Gredel Way Elizabeth Navy J. Robert Collins Della Lobitz South Euclid Grate Keyes Palagyi Betty Justin Ann Meschke Florence ‘Sherman

Miss Geauman Weds In France During Christmas Week

Miss Mary Geauman daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Geauman of Brecksville wed in La Rochelle France in a boulering ceremony at the Reform Church She plans to honeymoon in Paris and then reside in La Rochelle Specialist Good her husband serves with Base Section Headquarters Co 194 Army Unit in La Rochelle as a radio broadcast specialist He entered service in 1954 after two years at Kent State where he was a radio announcer at WCMW Canton They expect to rejoin Kent State in March to finish studies

la Rochelle France Mary Lou Geauman Walter Geauman R.D Akins Rd Brecksville Good Kent State University Paris Specialist Good United States Kent State Base Section Headquarters Co 194 Army Public Information WCMW Canton

Rehabilitation program highlights legion auxiliary work

Susan Frederick outlined the American Legion auxiliary rehabilitation program at Crile VAC, detailing 35 regular volunteers at the hospital who devote about 200 hours weekly to writing letters, library and clinic help, personal services, cigarette distribution, and bringing external contacts to patients. She stressed the hospital Gift Shop and noted birthday party duties for Elyna's Auxiliary with dates and volunteer hours.

Susan Frederick Crile Vac American Legion Auxiliary June Radosevich Unit No. 12 Miss Frederick Legion Elyna N.P. Ward Frederick Hazel Robson Marian Robson Marvelle Myers Edith Bogart Elsie van Arsdale Marian Day Pauline King

Stuffing Trick Uses Aluminum Disc Instead Of Skewers

In Manitowoc Wisconsin a new egg shaped aluminum disc replaces string and skewers for stuffing the holiday bird. The reusable discs come in three sizes and feature edge hooks to secure dressing, suitable for chicken turkey or goose. Also reported a fish fry every Friday at the Wailed Polish Club 1501 Middle Ave serving 4 to 8 PM.

Manitowoc Wis Wailed Polish Club Middle Ave

Polish Club Women Re-elect President

The Ladies Auxiliary to United Polish Club re elected president Lucille Wyszynski to a third term and named Jean Goske as vice president. Charlotte Masher, Mary Janowicz, and Mary Mayher were chosen for secretary roles. The group held bingo and a luncheon before adjourning with Mary Janowicz winning a prize. The next meeting is set for January 10.

United Polish Club Lucille Wyszynski Jean Goske Charlotte Maysher Mary Janowicz Mary Mayher Eleanor Kaminski

Engagement announced for Sara Jean Oertell and Maynard Slack

Miss Sara Jean Oertell and Maynard Slack are engaged as family dinner honors the 54th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Oertell’s parents in Amherst. Oertell attends Wittenberg College Alpha Xi Delta member. Slack is son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Slack.

Amherst Sara Jean Oertell Frank Oertell North Main St Maynard Slack

Lean Silhouette Predicted For Next Year's Fashions

New York fashion sources predict a lean silhouette for 1956 with 60 to 75 percent slimming. Skirts remain soft while jackets grow longer and coats stay slim. fabrics such as chiffons and silks dominate with lighter underpinnings and pastel colors. Prices are not expected to rise, and accessories may push up early 1956 costs.

New York Couture Group New York Dress Institute Grace Kelly Dress Institute Council

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