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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1954

Page

4

Fr Thelma Lakocy and Herbert Dechant Wed at St Mary

Thelma Lakocy and Herbert Dechant exchanged marriage vows at St. Mary Church this morning. Rev. Fr John F Neary officiated at the nine thirty o clock service as flowers and candles adorned the altar. The bride is daughter of Mrs Aurelia Lakocy and the late John Lakocy of Sugar Ridge road. the groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Hubert Dechant of Hughes road Oberlin. The ceremony included a bouquet presentation to the Blessed Virgin during the hymn Mother at Thy Feet Is Kneeling.

St. Mary Church Thelma Lakocy Herbert Dechant John F. Neary Miss Lakocy Aurelia Lakocy Sugar Ridge Road John Lakocy Hubert Dechant Hughes Road Oberlin

Eastern Star notices and weddings in Oberlin area

At the Order of Eastern Star No. 165 meeting the date of the annual inspection was announced as March 19 with Florence Serfass as inspecting officer. Future meetings were outlined by Helen Smith and John Gray, including Starlets on March 8 and other events. Also reported was several births at Elyria Memorial Hospital including a son born to Mr and Mrs George Walkeneyer of Avon and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Estill Frasher. A wedding near Oberlin featured Miss Lakocy and Theodore Lakacy with a large reception, detailed attire, attendants, and plans for a wedding trip. The couple will reside on Hughes road Oberlin.

Evenine Order of Eastern Star No Temple Florence Serfass Oberlin Zella Watkins Eastern Star Helen Smith John Gray Ohio Edison Avenue Club Gertrude Martin Middle Avenue Rainbow IOOF DeMolavy Dorothy Higgie George Washington Ethel West Elyria Memorial Hospital George Walkeneyer Avon Ray Xetchum LaGrange Elsma Memorial Hospital

Close To Home. Money crisis drives comic misanthropy

A satirical piece argues money fuels mental distress rather than physical illness. The speaker snidely notes he would pay higher treatment fees to attract a psychiatrist, blaming long-standing economic pressures for his warped view of commerce and personal woes.

Elyria clubs schedule features gatherings and speakers

Calendar items list events for Elyria groups including the Woman's Club with Dr. Roger Shaw as speaker at 8:30 p.m. and the YWCA auxiliary at Elyria Memorial Hospital sewing room. Prof L E Cole to speak at the Lorain County Child Conservation League dinner, other meetings span Colonial Club Bargello Unit St John Lutheran PTA Wesleyan Guild King Solomon Lodge Birthdays speakers and youth groups with various hosts and locations.

Social Progress Department Elyria Woman's Club, Inc Roger Shaw Ely-Ames Woman’s Auxiliary Elyria Memorial Hospital Loram County Child Conservation League Holly Hall L. E. Cole Monday Colonial Club Market A. T. Hill Bargello National Needlecraft Guild Charles Hanicock Lake Avenue Henry Snngersoll Eastern Heights Boulevard St. John Lutheran Gates Pta Camden Riggs Huron Street St. Jude George Ross West Avenue Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church King Solomon Lodge A.M Washington Women of the Moose College of Regents David J. Nye Order of DeMolay Jaycee Hall

Jr Catholic Daughters Meet at St Mary Church BasemenT

Jr Catholic Daughters led by Mary Lou Laubenthal convened in the St Mary Church basement for a meeting. Bonnie Belter read minutes, Mrs Lar kin taught sewing buttons, and Mrs Mc Donough hosted. Next meeting set for March 4. Pork supper planned at Sacred Heart Church Hall Elyria at 6 30 p m on Sunday Feb 21.

Mary Lou Laubenthal St. Mary Church Base Ment Bonnie Jane Belter Larkin McDonough iSacred Heart Church Elyria

Rumdiage Sale at 1724 Lake Avenue Basement

A rummage sale of clothing and miscellaneous items is held at 1724 Lake Avenue in the basement. Phone contact listed as 30-599 for inquiries.

Lake Avenue

Shrine Auxiliary Elects Officers at Bethel Meeting

Marian Garretson was elected president of the Bethel Shrine Auxiliary at a Thursday gathering hosted by Mrs. Selah Strong on Columbia Avenue Edna May Logan became vice president and Alene Penrod was named secretary treasurer In the president's absence Mrs Thelma Carrothers led the session and announced there would be no March meeting Prizes were won in games and refreshments were served by hostesses Mary Stastney Gladys Lawson Lillian Maiden Estelle Smith Ella Alexander Goldie Richards Helen Burke Pearl Trotter and Mrs Strong

Marian Garretson Bethel Shrine Selah Strong Columbia Avenue Edna May Logan Alene Penrod Thelma Carrothers Mary Stastney Gladys Lawson Lillian Maiden Estelle Smith Ella Alexander Goldie Richards Helen Burke Pearl Trotter Mrs. Strong

Smith College Rally Day honors George Washington birthday

Miss Mary Lee Fauver daughter of Mr and Mrs King Fauver 308 Washington avenue junior at Smith College member of the east of the Rally Day Show part of the traditional Smith College celebration of George Washington's birthday. This celebration ranks second in importance to Commencement in the Smith College calendar. Mrs Ora Miller 232 Samuel street admitted to Elyria Hospital for observation. Marilyn Stefek daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Stefek 370 Gulf road home from Notre Dame College Cleveland with guest Yolanda Mendez Mexico City pledged to Delta Sigma sorority. Richard W Adams of 904 Flonda javenue Amanillo Texas convalescing at home after dental surgery in Neblett Hospital Canyon Texas. Mrs Charlies Hansen reports.

Charlies Hansen Richard W. Adams Flonda Javenue Amanillo Texas Neblett Hospital Canyon Texas Firs ‘Adams Ruth Long Smith College George Washington Ora Miller Samuel Street Elyria Hospital Marilyn Stefek Steve Stefek Gulf Road Notre Dame College Cleveland

Handley Broberg nuptials draw 200 guests in Ridgeville

The Rev Fr John Koch joined Miss Estella Mary Ann Broberg and Wayne LaMar Handley in marriage at St Peter Church North Ridgeville at eleven this morning. After the ceremony 200 guests attended a reception at Ridgeville Town Hall decorated with white bells and streamers. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Broberg of Pleasant Street North Ridgeville and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs St Handley of Longfellow Street. The couple will reside at 1206 West Avenue after a trip to Columbus. The bride attended Fidgeville High and works at Worthington Ball Co. The groom, a Elyma High School graduate, is in the Lorain Naval Reserve and an apprentice at General Motors.

North Elyna Grange Lakacy Dechani Elyria District Catholic High School General Industries Dechantie Brookside High School Hughes Road Oberlin John Koch Estella Mary Ann Broberg Wayne LaMar Handley St. Peter Church North Ridgeville Arthur Broberg Pleasant Street St Handley Longfellow Street Ridgeville Town Hall Columbus Handley West, Avenue Fidgeville High School Worthington Ball Company Elyma High School Lorain Naval Reserve General Motors Corporation MR Moorman Wilbur Minerding John Stack Albert Guggenbiller Dayton Lakewood Lorain Avon Sheffield St. Henry

Doctor to Speak on Teenage Problems at YWCA Meeting

Dr Elsie K Snell of Amherst will address El Y Annes at the YWCA Monday evening on teenage problems. She has spoken to groups and high schools nationwide, is wife of Dr C Snell and mother of two, and serves on medical societies and Cancer Society advisory board. She has practiced general medicine in Amherst for ten years.

Elsie K. Snell Amherst El-Y-Annes Y.W.C.A Snell C. Snell The Cancer Society

George Washington the Mason Talk at King Solomon Lodge

After the regular King Solomon Lodge No 36 meeting Floyd R. Metz will present a talk titled George Washington the Mason Monday evening. The event highlights a discussion of Washington's Masonic life within the lodge proceedings.

King Solomon Lodge No 36. F A. M Floyd R. Metz George Washington the Mason

Cafeteria Supper at Pilgrim Congregational Church

A cafeteria style supper will be hosted by Pilgrim Congregational Church on February 24 at 5:30 p.m. The event invites families to attend and enjoy a reasonably priced meal.

Pilgrim Congregational Church

NCCW Names New Chairmen and Reports Given

The NCCW meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. John Hines as committees presented reports from Mrs. William Dailey on program and Miss Therese Schuster on membership and hospital sick call sets. Mrs. T. V. Boylan was named chairwoman to amend the constitution, pledges were made to the National Red Cross and CARE for Korea, and plans were noted for the Catholic Nurses convention in Washington, D C on June 3. Three new members, Mrs. Louise Smith, Mrs. Ivan Johnson, and Mrs. Singer, were welcomed. social hour followed with refreshments hosted by Mrs. William Lord and assisted by Mrs. Boylan, Miss Theresa Baldauf, and Mrs. Richard Birmingham.

The Woman’s Club John Hines William Dailey Therese Schuster T. V. Bovlan National Red Cross Ely Korea National Convention of Washington D. C Henry Wisniski Hines Lorain Louise Smith Ivan Johnson Singer William Lord Boylan Theresa Baldauf Richard Birmingham

Women of the Moose Host Academy of Friendship Dinner

Women of the Moose members gathered at Amanda Cameron home on Twelfth street for a tureen dinner and a discussion led by Neva Coe about the Academy of Friendship. Prizes went to Ariene Buswell Doris Cole and Grace Eckler with a special prize to Sandy Swanson. Next meeting time and place to be announced. Plans for College of Regents Chapter Night emerged from Christine Buswell at Irondale court with a formal observance set for Monday at 8 pm. Virginia Towne and Helen Altfelt won prizes during the social hour.

Academy of Friendship Amanda Cameron Twelfth Street Neva Coe Ariene Buswell Doris Cole Grace Eckler Sandy Swanson College of Regents College of Regents Committee Christine Buswell Irondale Court Virginia Towne Helen Altfelt

Dorothy Kriebel and Raymond Moorman Wed In Church Ceremony

Dorothy Rose Kriebel and Raymond George Moorman married this morning at St. Jude Church in a ceremony led by Rev. Fr. John J. Schwartz. The couple, from St Henry and Sidney, will reside in St Henry after a Florida honeymoon. The bride, a St Mary Academy graduate, wore a powder blue lace dress and carried a crystal rosary. the groom is a construction worker. Around 45 guests attended the ceremony and reception at the bride’s home.

Dorothy Kriebel Raymond Moorman St. Jude Church Dorothy Rose Kriebel Raymond George Moorman John J. Schwartz Leonard Reichlin Jack Huge Morgan Katherine Kriebel Longford Avenue St. Henry, O Catherine Moorman Sidney

Licenses Granted in Lorain Area Individuals Named

Licenses issued to Pedro Garcia and Louisa Quinones with addresses in Lorain. John Tracey of Case Road as estimating engineer and Virginia Gordon of Elyria Y W C A. Jacob Gala from Saline Michigan farmer. Caroline Kapucinsky of Dewey Road R D 2 Amherst. James Mate of 1514 West River Street as lineman and Elizabeth Wilger of Route 20 R D 2 Oberlin.

Pedro Garcia Dallas Avenue Lorain Assmbler Louisa ‘Quinones Eagle Avenue John Tracey Case Road Virginia Gordon Elyria Y. W. C Jacob Gala Saline Mich Farmer Caroline Kapucinsky Dewey Road R. D Amherst James Mate West River Street Lineman Elizabeth Wilger Oberlin

Elyria Woman's Club Hosts Four O'Clock Gathering

Mrs Arthur Huse hosted the Four O'Clock Club at the Elyria Woman's Club with 15 members and guest Miss Louise Baker. They contributed to the Red Cross and voted to honor Mrs C G Wasiturn with a memorial page. Mrs Clarence Steller reviewed The Lady of Arlington and Mrs Cloud Gull discussed Natural Superiority of Women. next meet March 5 hosted by Mrs P F Comam at 1334 Eighth Street. AMVETS dance announced for Sat Feb 20 with music by Rhythm Notes.

Arthur Huse Elyria

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fr. Neary Mrs. Herbert Dechant Afiss Louis Kolopus Raymond Lakacy Bonnie Bommer Dorothy Galinsky Bernice Gerhart Miss Bommer Theodore Lakacy Carl Forthofer Darrel Hill Jr. Catholic Daughters Beauty Care Ladi Street Shrine Auxiliary Thelma Finlay Handley-Broberg Carol Kunza Dale Handley Wayne Handley Elyria CO Oddie Ave NCCW Women of Matilda Guscenthiller North Olmsted Rivoli Jivaro”’ & “Babes In Bagdad Tom’n Joan Fontaine “the Raiders of the Seven Seas Capitol Donald O'Conner Technicolor Kane Book Reviewed Amvets Otes of Paradise Restaurant Your Sunrise Food Center Chase & Sanborn Coffee Maxwell House Coffee Fuller Road Middle Ave East Ave Niewsparrill Invalid Car Service
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