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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1953

Page

6

Engagement of Miss Joan Kelling to James Kerecz Announced

Mr and Mrs Julius Kelling of 1106 Park avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to James Kerecz son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Kerecz of 2342 North Ridge Elyria. Joan Kelling a Elyria High School graduate of 1950 works in Bendix Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Sales and is member of St Marys Church. James Kerecz a Clearview High School graduate of 1948 is employed at Lake Terminal Railroad. The couple has not set a wedding date.

Julius Kelling Park Avenue Joan James Kerecz Anthony Kerecz North Ridge Road Elyria Miss Kelling Lake Terminal ‘Railroad

Musical Arts Program Highlights American Music History

Last night the Musical Art Society devoted its meeting to American music with Mrs. F. C Ruth outlining why early settlers did not invent instruments or compose new music. A printed sheet traced American musical progress from 1640 to modern times as performances featured Hopkinson, Kelley, Chadwick, Gershwin and others, followed by a reception.

Musical Art Society F. C Ruth America Ruth Francis Hopkinson Mrs. Ruth Ray Huston William Tyler Page Edgar Stillman Kelley Rogers Campbell Tipton F. B. Tanner Gavotte Sidney Davis L. J. Kolopus Hopkinson Chadwick John P. Rankin

Legion Auxiliary Hears Grant Keys Initiates Members

Eight new members were initiated at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Home. Grant Keys spoke on Americanism, urging continued pursuit of peace and education. The group sponsored a Crile Veterans Hospital trip and voted to buy 12 copies of Key to Peace for libraries and 5,000 poppies for Poppy Day.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Lois Jones Ruth Evans Fifth District Xenia Crile Veterans ‘Hospital Red Cross Canteen Service Charlotte Novak Claire Wendell Anna Bailey Department Heart Fund Margaret Miller Legion Marian Harpster Betty Aderman Grant Keys Legion Department Americanism Pacific American Legion Auxiliary Evenme Grace Beavis Marcella Schoenbachser Lorene Davis Ruth Jasper Lena Mae Davis Florence Sibley Alexina Wrage Susan Craima Marian Knittle Betty Miller Cora Terrell Parley

Bowling Green Dean's List honors Muss Joyce Henson

Muss Joyce Henson of 37082 Center Ridge Road has been named to the Dean's List for the first semester at Bowling Green State University. Afiss Henson is a junior in the college of education there.

Muss Joyce Henson Edward Henson Center Ridge Road Bowling Green State University Afiss Henson College of Education

Family Tureen Planned by Letter Carriers Auxiliary

Mrs Otto Strempel hosted the Letter Carriers Auxiliary No 978 for a regular meeting at her home with help from Mrs Fred Martin and Mrs Dana Fox. Plans were made for a family tureen at LaPorte Methodist Church on March 7. Mrs Norris of Oberlin hosted the group as they analyzed each member's handwriting. prizes went to Mrs Nevins and Mrs Sprague. A sandwich course was served. The next meeting is May 12 at Mrs Edwin Robson's home.

Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church Building Fund Campaign Andrew Elek Stephen Varga Fazekas Julius Baksa Sr Otto Strempel Fred Martin Dana Fox LaPorte Methodist Church A C. Norris Oberlin Walter Nevins Blaine Sprague

Old Timers Take Officers' Chairs At Elks Club

Old-time officers were installed at the Elyria Elks Club meeting with Judge H C Wilcox as acting Exalted Ruler and John Enoit as Local Knight. other officers included Frank Stetson Lecturing Knight Jim Armittage Leading Knight Robert Agate Esquire Albert Krapp Chaplain and Inside Guard Dan Rome. A Valentine Dance is planned for members and February 25 trip to Lorain for a special party with two chartered buses leaving around 5:15 pm. Jr Catholic Daughters Troop No 5 met at Sally Blainki’s home and discussed hosting a meeting at St Mary’s Church hall Friday. next meeting at Margie Mazo’s home.

Elks Ciluo Lodge H C. Wilcox John Enoit Losal Frank Stetson Jim. Armittage Robert Agate Albert Krapp Dan Rome Elyria Elks Lorain Jr. Catholic Daughters Sally Blainki Sunshine Court Grafton Sally Ann Kuinter Sally Byajnski Karen Donavan St Mary’s Church Hall Margie Mazo Third Street

Church group hosts sixteen members at Lake Avenue study

Sixteen members of Division F of Lake Avenue Congregational Church met Monday evening at Mrs Doris Stack's home on Lake Avenue. Devotions by Mrs Treva Reichart used The Weaver as theme. Mrs Gladys Fritz led Africa missionary study noting the program's aim to aid self-reliance. After business, bingo awarded prizes.

Lake Avenue Congregational Church Doris Stack Lake Avenue Treva Reichart Gladys Fritz Africa

Mary Martha Class Sweetheart Party At First Methodist

Large turnout for the Mary Martha Class annual sweetheart party at First Methodist Church. Mrs James Siward presided with Mrs Harry Kirkpatrick delivering welcome remarks. Guests included Miss Pearl Edna Grover Mr and Mrs Jack Lord Miss Margaret Edwards and others. Mrs Clyde Haynes led a musical program with Mrs Jack Lord. slides by Miss Edwards highlighted their silver wedding anniversary Alaska Crater Lake trip and colorful scenes. The gathering closed with Bless Be The Tie That Binds. No March meeting. March program committee to host Lenten dinner.

Mary Martha First Methodist Church James Siward Harry Kirkpatrick Lauren Wurster Pearl Edna Grover Jack Lord Margaret Edwards Clayde Haines Darton Robinson Roy Hultz W. O McClellan Harley Vieber Hilda Choate Fred Kraft William MeVetta Claude Box Herman Portman Clyde Haynes

Next division meeting set for March 9 at Mrs Kathryn Howard

The article notes a luncheon hosted by several Mesdames including Edna Bond Gertrude Ives Ruth Shepard Olive Buecher and Mildred Taylor with Edna Reising and Irene Steward assisting. The next division meeting is planned for March 9 at the home of Mrs Kathryn Howard.

Ing Edna Bond Gertrude Ives Ruth Shepard Olive Buecher Mildred Taylor Edna Reising Irene Steward Kathryn Howard

Big Rummage Sale At Vogler Warehouse

Hundreds of items priced from 10 cents to 1 dollar with 837 books and 540 framed pictures offered. At Vogler Warehouse 121 Buckeye, readers find a large sale with diverse bargains.

Vogler Buckeye

Opera program delights 150 at First Congregational Church

An audience of about 150 women attended a program titled Opera Can Be Fun at the First Congregational Church for the YWCA all members meeting. Mrs. R. W. Kelley of Rocky River presented excerpts from Carmen and Die Fledermaus and discussed La Gioconda, Rigoletto, La Traviata, Cavalleria Rusticana, and Aida. She also touched on Faust and performed Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend.

First Congregational Church R. W. Kelley Rocky River YWCA Metropolitan Opera Cleveland Kelley Bizetan Fledermaus Oy Jonanni Strauss Keiley

Evening Calendar Of Local Clubs And Meetings

Local notice lists multiple organizations hosting evening gatherings including First Baptist Womens Missioners, Rainbow Mothers Club at 355 Ninth Street, Pilgrim Congregational Circle No 2 with Daisy Smith, Claristie Eady Guild at 839, Malta group, Cattone Study Club at 8 with Lucille Beng, Jefferson P T A observing Founder’s Day, Candaia Ettes with Mrs Max Jalewree, Great Books Discussion at First Congregational Church, Elyma Townsend Club at 8 in K of P hall, Jaycee Ettes at 8 30, St Pauls Circle No 2, Father Son banquet at 6 30 at St Pauls church, YMNO Club on East Broad Street.

Marsnail Chanter Ram Stokes First Baptist Womens Missioner Force Mothers Women’s Club Rainbow Mothers Club Ralph Fobes Screet Pilgrim Congregational Circle No 2 Daisy Smith Claristie Eady First Congregational Church Girden Y Elyma Townsend K. of P. Hall Jaycee-Ettes St. Paul's Circle No St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Ymno Club Robert Mahl East Broad Street

Rummage and Secondhand Sale Announced

Community rummage and secondhand clothes sale runs Friday and Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00 at 444 Oxford Ave. Proceeds support local misc items collection.

Oxford Ave

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