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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1954

Page

6

Engagement Of Miss Lanisberry To Sotherden Announced

The engagement of Miss Lois Lanisberry daughter of Mrs Catherine Lanisberry of 223 Oakwood street and the late John Lanisberry to Warren Sotherden son of Mr and Mrs Don Sotherden of 354 Oxford avenue is announced. The wedding date is indefinite. Miss Lanisberry is a Elyria High School graduate employed at Elyna Motors Inc. Sotherden is an Elyria High graduate class of 199 and plans to join his father in the insurance business after two years in the U S Navy. He attended Miriam University before service.

Lois Lanisberry Warren Sotherden Catherine Lanisberry Oakwood Street John Lanisberry Don Sotherden Oxford Avenue Miss Lantsberry Elyria High School Elyna Motors, Inc Sotherden Iness U. S Navy Elyria High Miriam University

Elyria High Extemp Squad to Speak Before AAAW

Five Elyria High School Extemporaneous Speaking Squad members will discuss What Teenagers Expect of Their Parents at a Elyria Branch AAAW meeting on February 23 at the Woman's Club. Nancy Fitch, King, Ted Berg, Edgar Dreke, with Carol Allaback moderating, will present. The year’s general subject is Youth Looks at Youth, with 15 squad members directed by Miss Stofer.

Elyria High School Elyria American Association of University Women Woman’s Club Rorsinee EA Sion Nancy Fitch Sen Wn This King Ted Berg Edgar Dreke Spring Carol Allaback Miss Abe Stofer

Pioneer Girl Program Sees Valentine Party And Trips

Pioneer Girls groups sponsored by First Baptist Church held a Valentine party with 17 girls and guides, plus stories and games. Colonists visited Elyria Library, Explorers plan a February 24 birthday party, and winter encampment awarded badges and ranks to several members. Pal gal party planned February 26 for Pilgrims. home sale announced for February 20 by Mrs. Phillips.

Pioneer Girls First Baptist Church Gilbert Wal Elyria Scheide Church House Greater Cleveland Erin Avenue Christian and Missionary Alliance Chapel Sharron Hales Molly Washka Donna Thompson Molly Barndollar Jean Strickler Sylvia Howard Margaret Walker Judy Hales Jarry Hales Jean Stickler Margaret Dunfee Lois Joy Pilgrims Group The Voyager Rank Patricia Haley Phyliss Fike Janet Hjerpe Ruby Mahaffey Marjory Booth Janice Hancock Judith Kline Myrtle Diewald Patty Haley Ralph Kline C. W. Phillips West Ave

Bar Association Dinner Dance Set At Elyria Club

Lorain County Bar Association will hold its first county wide dinner dance at the Elyria Country Club Saturday. About 60 couples are expected to attend. Bar president Joseph Q. Petro announced the event. Everett Davidson chairs arrangements with Loram as social committee chair and his wife leading the ladies committee. Richard Stith of Elyria heads the program committee.

Lorain

Annual Mother Daughter Banquet Attended By 200

About 200 mothers daughters and guests of the Woman s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church attended the annual mother daughter banquet last evening. Mrs Herman Portman welcomed guests while Mrs Jack Ryan and her daughter Mary offered a prayer. The dinner prepared by Mrs R E MacDonald and committee was served by the church Men s Club.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Herman Portman Jack Ryan Mary R. E. Mac Donald George Johnson Circle No. 6 Wesleyan Service Guild

Valentine Party for Elvira Ki Beta Omega Chapter

Ten members of Elvira Ki Beta Omega chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a Valentine party Monday at 698 Washington Avenue hosted by Mrs. Peg Willard with co hostess Mrs. Betty Gratz. Prizes went to Mrs. Teddy Fox for the most original and Mrs. Leora Hottenrott for prettiest. A Secret Sister exchange followed, with special awards for Mrs. Beverly Denman, Mrs. Gratz, Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Hottenrott. Dessert was served, and the hostess gift was given to Mrs. Dodie Baker. The next meeting is Monday March 1 at Mrs. Irma Gregg’s home with co hostess Mrs. Teddy Fox.

Elvira Ki Beta Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Peg Willard Washington Avenue Betty Gratz Teddy Fox Leora Hottenrott Beverly Denman

Van Amburghs Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Back from a two month stay in California the Van Amburgh couple received a surprise open house on the Elyria Grafton road with 50 guests. They married February 16, 1904 at St Mary Church Lorain and have roots in Lorain and Grafton. They have three children two in Elyria and one in Upland plus a nephew living with them. The party featured yellow roses and a chrome dinette set as a gift. The couple spoke of California weather and sights and recalled early Lorain days and local green house work. They are both members of St Mary Church and enjoy television at home.

Upland Calif E. J. van Amburgh Elyria-Grafton Road St. Mary Church California van Amburghs Mexico Edward Clarence van Amburgh Elyria Clarence Paine Jeanette Eugene Wukie Helen Frye Lorain George Rising Grafton Charles van Amburghs Robert Gromer Oberlin Clarence Prechtel William Boyd Gratton Kay Bennett Bill Henning John Resars Ely Tia John Resar William J. Young Ely Floyd Helfrich John Mockler

Catholic Women urged to use ballot to defend home

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Seward addressed 200 Catholic women from Akron Cleveland Lorain Painesville Wooster at the Elyria Deanery NCCW luncheon. He argued woman’s dignity comes from God and urged voting to protect marriage and the family, noting the home as society’s heart and the need to resist threats to the Sacrament of marriage.

Edward J. Seward Diocese of Cleveland Lorain Akron Painesville Wooster National Council of Catholic Women Elyria Country Club Worman Msgr Seward XCCW Christ Ishe Higbee's Howard M0 .Miller Cleveland Diocesan Council St. John Cathedral Wilbur Eardley L. P. Worley Akron Council Fred Hope Cleveland Council John, T. Reifke Cleveland Diocesan Gerard Fredericks M.s.ss.t James P. Flynn Yanula Canaios Lorain Deanery

Members Mark Youth Week at St Mary Mass and Radio Talk

National Catholic Youth Week begins Sunday February 21. The Junior Catholic Daughters of America Court Elvira 364 attend the eight o'clock Mass at St Mary and receive Holy Communion at 1 15 pm. On February 18 Mrs Mae Birch speaks briefly on the Junior Catholic Daughters over WEOL radio.

Catholic Daughters of America of Elvira St. Mary Church Mae Birch WEOL

Guild honors holders and awards at Valentine themed dinner

Irene Diedrich Velda Elena and Ida Yukas received awards while Elinor Louthan earned the special honor. Guests enjoyed a Valentine themed dessert service as tables featured festive decorations. The guild did not set a date for the next meeting, saying it would be announced later.

Irene Diedrich Velda Elena Ida Yukas Elinor Louthan Guild

Dorcas Bake Sale Friday on Broad Street by Gas Co

Dorcas A. D. announces a bake sale on Friday February 19 near the Gas Company on Broad Street. Proceeds support the Dorcas organization and local community efforts.

D. A. Dorcas Bake Gas Co Broad St

Church Leader to Speak at Local Disciple Women Luncheon

Church groups of the Christian Women's Fellowship meet at noon for a tureen luncheon in the Washington Avenue Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Mrs Chloe E Kelly executive secretary of Ohio Christian Women's Fellowship will be guest speaker after lunch. She has six years Home Missions experience with the United Christian Missionary Society and has led home evangelization efforts and teacher leadership programs. Her offices are in Cleveland and she serves Disciple women's groups in Ohio and beyond.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Fellowship Hall Washington Avenue Oklahoma Kelly Kansas Phillips University Kansas State Teacher’s College Missouri Cleveland Ohio

Eastern Star Bake Sale Friday February 19

Chronicle Telegram notes a bake sale by the Eastern Star set for Friday morning starting at 9 30 at the Gas Office. Proceeds support lodge activities and community projects in the area.

Eastern Star

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