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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1953
Page
10
GRAFTON The Rev. Fred Stroe bel of Grafton Methods church will leave Friday for Prospect Ohio to conduct evangelistic meetings. On Sunday the Rev. Frank Stopmarch will lead worship in Stroe’s absence. Films Africa Panorama and peyona Our Gan were shown after the service.
Mrs Edna Altec hosted a Sunday afternoon party for Gayle Klinect on her 18th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rovert Flasunser, Alan Dasher Co, plus the Kimnects Earl Charlotte and Nila Klinech and others from nearby towns. Games and refreshments accompanied gift giving in a festive family gathering.
GRAFTON O Grala club members were entertained for an evening of card games at the home of Mrs. Mary O Connor. High score prize went to Mrs. Marvy Cornish. second and traveling prizes to Mrs. Lois Younglas and Mrs. Mildred Broboske. Helen Smith of LaGrange Vil to entertain next in two weeks.
Grafton Intermediate Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening to view an Africa filmstrip presented by Rev. Fred Stroebel. Attendees included Penny Cook Dorothy Fischer Dorothy Pickford Nancy Brehm Beverly Dahl Roberta Yates Bob Nesbett and Tom Grant. Refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Reisinger traveled from Thursday to Saturday visiting Cleveland where they were hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Reisner and Mr and Mrs A Richard Larkins. On Friday evening they joined Mrs Bertha Damon for a social gathering.
Ginner reported attendance of Aliss Bere Jackson and Jane Hanson at the performance of Affairs of State at the Cleveland Playhouse. The article notes television involvement and interior decor details of the event.
Grafton society items report weekend visits by Don Barber and Maurice Warren with Barber's mother Mrs Larry Valerius, plus Richard Edwards of the US Navy visiting relatives. central happenings include stamp exhibition attendance, OSU winter quarter enrollment for Natter Cook, and Ice Follies trips by local residents.
Grafton Y Teens outlined plans for a dance at their next meeting after school. The group also met last Thursday to discuss a project for patients at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children in Elyria led by Patty McGul.
GRAFTON Mrs Hal Rothgery hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs William Lilley and her new baby son William Park Lilley Jr with guests from Cleveland Medina Elyria and Grafton. Cootie games entertained and prizes went to Miss Olive Park of Cleveland and Mrs A R Schwed. A dessert course was served at small tables centered with pink rosebuds and gifts presented to the guest of honor. A British firm now offers foundation and hand cosmetic creams in tablet form.
Grafton March of Dimes campaign general chairman W. C. Valentine announced Friday that 438.62 dollars was collected in the Lights On Drive in the village. Mothers Study Club members did the house to house canvass and Valentine expects a full report after money from the school township and other sources is tallied.
Arlo Witbecks Jr and Joan Faye Spicer were married at LaGrange Mich. Odds at Grace Church under Rev. Norman Weyrick. Green and white decor, 150 guests, four tier cake, couple to reside in LaGrange. Bride a LaGrange High graduate employed by Elco Chevrolet Sales. Groom is son of Arlo Witbeck Sr. and a farmer.
Gleaners plan further meetings as members gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs B B Cox. Mrs George Edwards led the session which opened the gathering and outlined upcoming activities.
The Rev Fred Stroepel led prayer as recreation games offered prizes in disguised shapes opened together at the end. A two course luncheon followed for 23 attendees. Mr and Mrs George Edwards will host the next nenI meeting. Freight service on a 20 mile Scranton Wilkes Barre line declined due to car and bus competition.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a transportation or trolley service bitre call and a reference to the first of the year with an age screen. Details are unclear, but the text points to a Cranton area notice involving civic services and a schedule.
Grafton Parent-Teacher Association votes to improve auditorium acoustics and repair the public address system and stage writing. January 26 meeting, Mrs Stanley McAlpin presided. The group also approves purchase of cafeteria trays and an illuminated globe for classroom use funded by Halloween window painting and awards.
Belden guest Jean Sayers celebrated her sixteenth birthday hosted by her mother and sister Jeanne Sayers. Attendees from Valley City included Aileen Arrington Helen West Sally McKinney Sandy Wulfe John Beaver Brooks Marilyn Miller Don Reynolds Barbara Don Carmen and brothers Bill and Teddy Sayers. Refreshments followed gift opening.
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