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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1957
Page
10
Mary Finley Margaret Bamrick and Blanche Edwards attended the 14th annual Elyria Council of Church Women meeting at Wesley House on Thursday. Local residents hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns during the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pfeiffer hosted a Friday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Lion Lehman Mr and Mrs Howard Wise and Mr and Mrs Dwight Reisinger They moved to a new home after 28 years in Wooster planting 8000 daffodil bulbs Mrs Pfeiffer has long served as a flower show judge Sunday visitors included Rev and Mrs Paul Brown and Mr and Mrs Reisinger Who plan Florida trips with grandchildren in Daytona Beach and a Florida stopover in Eustis Alicia Foreid celebrated birthdays with family in Meyer home.
The page lists multiple bowling match outcomes with team names such as Crowe, Ryan Appliance, Carling's Black Cael and Dobrowski Meats, plus scores like Goodman 186 167 147 and 502. It also notes social items including Mrs Elwin Klinect hosting a birthday gathering with family from Belden and Mallet Creek, plus new birth Mark Frederick Klimko at Medina Community Hospital.
Entries are open for the annual Tiffin YMCA Basketball Tournament attracting top local teams. Games run March 18 19 20 21 with semifinals and finals March 25 26 27 28. Contact the YMCA or tournament director Ed Cline to enter.
Mrs. Melba Bescan hosted the Shufflers Pinochle Club January meeting in Grafton. Donna Rae Reese won first prize followed by Mary Jean Massell in second. Guest Betty Smith attended. Dessert and Valentine decor followed. Mrs. Albert Gaetz will entertain February 25.
George Cornish of Ryder Hardware in Grafton named deputy registrar for motor vehicle licenses in Eaton. He will replace Ed Knerhtges on Durkee Road and serve a one year appointment.
A fragment suggests Princess Caroline Louise Marguerite of Monaco could be addressed as madame by courtiers. The note hints at youth and social protocol in Monte Carlo society.
GRAFTON The first brain battle in the Midview district’s 1Q League is set for Monday at 2 pm between East Carlisle and Eaton at Eaton. Four teams from each school will answer questions on topics studied in class league play runs six weeks with a home store format. The winning school receives a trophy from Grafton Savings and Banking Co with medals to each team member.
Ted Williams interrupts a $1,000-a-day fishing exhibition as he negotiates his seventh $100,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Ohio State basketball captain Gene Millard suffered a left knee bruise in a Monday loss to Indiana. Coach Floyd Stahl said the knee stiffened Tuesday and Millard would be a fortunate if he can play Saturday against Indiana.
Dr Tamas Lanczy a 48 year old former Hungarian now living in Eaton begins a new chapter in the United States He practiced in Munkacs and served as a civilian physician in World War II He fled Hungary in 1944 to Germany before the Russians occupied the area He later studied in Hamburg and worked in Columbus Ohio before moving to Eaton He and his family settled in a new brick home on Island Rd after a low down payment arranged by Frank Mencl of Midview Construction He plans to open his own practice as a surgeon in Eaton while continuing to work in a local clinic and IRA hospital during transit to a permanent office He and his wife Hillard have three children Ildiko Bela and Zoltan.
GRAFTON The Trinity Terms of the Midview Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a roller skating party Sunday in Elyria at Hall Arena. Plans were made at the regular meeting at LeRoy Neltel’s home. A Valentine party is set for Feb 17 at Carolus Balan’s home. Next meeting will be at Mr and Mrs Fred Neltzel’s home. After the business session games were played and refreshments served by Mr Neltzel.
The Knot A Thread Quilt Club met Thursday with Mrs. Rose Grabanstetter for an all day quilting session in Grafton. Thirteen members attended along with three guests Mrs. Pauline Heigel Mrs. Cora Reisinger and Mrs. Doris Brooks. A noon chicken dinner was served and birthday gifts were given to Mrs. Linda Benton. Anniversary gifts went to Mrs. Irma Wise and Mrs. Paul Walter from secret sisters. Mrs. S Grabenstetter received a hostess gift. Wise will entertain the club Feb. 28.
Firelands area ministers opened a six part program on character education at Firelands Junior High School. During an assembly a film strip Personal Relationships was shown and students then discussed it in homerooms. Ministers emphasized sincerity friendliness good manners and personal appearance.
Rep. Michael J. Crosser of Cleveland asked Gov. O Neill to investigate grant ing of racing dates for 1937 to Randall Park Race track and Painesville trotting track. He cites Saul Silberman now under Florida investigation for alleged violation of illegal track phone calls.
Four teams open the 17 team tourney at Bowling Green Thursday night in Defiance County. Troy Luckey is rated the odds on favorite to capture top honors as action begins in the Indiana? style basketball meet.
Attorney Miller of the newly organized Professional Football Players Association says 403 players from the 1930s NFL teams have authorized him to represent them. He awaits responses from the Rams and Steelers.
Seattle University Chieftains become the first entry in the National Invitation Tournament opening at Madison Square Garden on March 16.
Toledo Turf Club announced it would appeal the State Racing Commission’s denial of its request for 44 race days at Miami from April 2 to May 22. The action aims to restart plans for a spring meet and continues a dispute over regulatory approval.
Milwaukee delivers a record season ticket surge as the Braves near the ballpark with 11 units sold. The club anticipates a full house for the season, underscoring strong fan support and growing enthusiasm.
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