Minnich and Bungard Plan June Wedding
Miss Mary Jane Minnich and Richard Bungard announce their engagement and future June wedding. Minnich is daughter of Fred A Minnich and wife of Elvira, and Bungard is son of L C Z mer man and wife of George street Elyria. Elder sister of C A Olsen Manufacturing Company employee, with service in the U S Army including Korea. Both are members of St Mary Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Minnich
Richard Bungard
Mary Jane Minnich
Fred A Minnich
Elvira
Mr. Bungard
North Prospect Street
Oberlin
L. C. Z.merman
George Street
Elyria
the Badeiobe
Eira District Catholic High School
C. A. Olsen Manufacturing Company
Oberlin High School
U. S
Army
Korea
American Shipbuilding Company
Lorain
St Mary Church
Miss Mary Lou Smith Captures Second in Valentine Girl Contest
The Torch announces Elstia girl Miss Mary Lou Smith won second place in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority’s Valentine Girl contest chosen by Fred MacMurray from over 1000 photos. First went to Peggy Bender of Dallas. third to Audrey McGee of Fort Worth. Smith, a Elyria majorette and GM personnel clerk, is a Zeta Zeta Amherst member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elstia
Mary Lou Smith
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
the Torch
Beta Sigma Phi
Peggy Bender
Beta Mu
Dallas
Tex
Audrey McGee
Epsilon Gamma
Fort Worth
Bliss Smith
Elyria High School
Billy Tulon
YWCA
Cadillac Motor Division
General Motors Corporation
Cleveland
Zeta Zeta Chapter
Amherst
Virginia history highlights at Culture Club luncheon
Mrs. T. T. Elliott hosted Culture Club members at her Eastern Heights Blvd home with Division C assistance. Mrs. W. F. Bell gave an informal Virginia history talk using a large state map, tracing 1607 settlement to Tidewater plantations and national leadership, stressing Americanism through home education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Elliott
Culture Club
Eastern Heights Blvd
Division C
John Shaw
W. F. Bell
Bell
Virginia
James River
Tidewater Virginia
United States
Supper Plans Formed At Ety ma Movie Club Meeting
At the Woman's Club meeting the Ety ma Movie Club planned a pancake supper in Burton O on March 14. Wayne Lance won the annual slide contest. Elizabeth and Itella Beavis led a visual tour of New England. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blaine and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etyma Movie Club
Woman’s Club
Burton O
Wayne Lance
New England States
Elizabeth
Itella Beavis
Richard Blaine
Shrine Elects Officiants at Bethel No 24 Meeting
At last evening's Bethel Shrine No 24 gathering in IOOF hall Helen Ehlert gave the 23rd Psalm as chaplain Vera Goodell draped the charter for the late Mary Heese. Next meeting March 11 will hear annual reports and elect officers. January February March birthdays honored with gifts. St Patrick's Day theme refreshment setting. Jessie Daniels chaired hostess committee with Ella Sheriff Golden Mowry Mabel Ebert Kate Garford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Shrine No. 24
Ioof Hall
Helen Ehlert
Vera Goodell
Mary Heese
Shepherds
Jessie Daniels
Ella Sheriff
Golden Mowry
Mabel Ebert
Kate Garford
Wallace farm Balla Machree near Cleveland details
In 14 acres along the Chagmn river lies the Wallace farm Balla Machree a country homestead featured for its joys and perils of rural life. An issue of Better Homes and Gardens in 1X9 highlighted the place. The next meeting will be at Mrs Hand's home 320 Park Ave on March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Cleveland
Chagmn River
Better Homes and Gardens
Robert Hand
Park Ave
Dinner Dance To Honor Officers At Lorain Club
President and Mrs Don McGinley and 1954 officers with their wives will be honored guests at the Lorain Swimmers Club annual dinner dance at Elyea Country Club tomorrow evening. Potentate representative Mr and Mrs Richard McXelly of Cleveland will attend. Past president Fred Levin of Avon Lake chairs the affair and says music for dancing will be by the Dolomores of Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McGinley
Loran County
Swmmers’ Club
Eliya Country Club
Richard McXelly
Cleveland
Fred Levin
Avon Lake
Affai
Dolomores
Lorain
Open House at United Presbyterian Parsonage
About 100 members and friends of the United Presbyterian Church and Bible School visited Rev. and Mrs. T. Matthew Gilliland at their Princeton Avenue parsonage yesterday afternoon and evening. Wives of the Elders helped at the tea table and the director of Christian Education assisted. Miss Fidreth Hanks joined the Gillilands in receiving guests in the living rooms while children enjoyed games in the recreation room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church and Bible School
T. Matthew Gilliland
Princeton Ave
Lee Bennett
W. K. Carson
Charles Fisker
W. A. Griffin
George Krugman
Fred Miller
D E. Phelps
Christian
St Mary Parent-Teacher Unit Holds Open House and Plans Jubilee Gift
St Mary Parent-Teacher Unit held an open house where parents toured classrooms and met teachers. They decided to give a monetary gift and a spiritual bouquet for Msgr Elwell’s Silver Jubilee, and the Legion of Decency pledge was renewed. Msgr Newton spoke on parental support. March and April will emphasize extra curriculars including elocution, orchestra, and sewing displays. Elyria High P T A co-presidents called a board meeting for March 4 at the Fitch residence to plan the next membership meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary
St Mary
Msgr
Elwell
Stanley Madhock
Legion of Decency
Sister Mary George
William L. Newton
Robert S. Daniels
Elyria High School
Parent-Teacher Association
Nelson Fitch
Columbia Ave
Churchwomen At Work Worship And Study Circle Notes
Fourteen members and two guests gathered for lunch at Mrs Karl Klein's home for devotions and a Washington article read by Jax Lyndon. Circles planned Lenten tureens and sponsored a mission, with meetings set for March 11 and 1:30 pm at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Iden
Joseph Rodgers
Circle No. 4
St. Paul
Karl Roesemann
Jax Lyndon
George Washington
George Adams
Rodgers
Guild
Lyndon
Iden
California
Local Personal News and Family Notices From Elyria
Mrs C H Kathe vacationing in Miami Beach Fla was in an accident en route to Clearwater and treated for shock at Jackson Hospital and is recuperating at her daughter's home. Open house planned for Mr and Mrs George Decker Jr as they move to Santa Barbara Calif. VFW Auxiliary president Mrs Nancy Smith will visit Elyria area for district meetings in Medina and Wellington. Mrs J P Weber recovering in Miami Beach and extends thanks for kindness. Miss Marianne Frank invited to join Sigma Alpha Iota. Joe Weisheit will perform on Gene Carroll TV program Sunday. Mrs Kenneth Stokes and infant son Alan returned home to New Haven after visit with Gates family. Mrs Willis Krugman recovering from bronchial pneumonia. Elyria hospital room 213. Mrs Theresa Rahrig confined to Elyria Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Kathe
Cleveland Road
Mian Beach
Fla
M. Guben
Regina Kathe
Florida
Clearwater
Tamiami Trail
George Decker
Oxford Ave
George Decker, Jr
Center Ridge Road
Westlake
Santa Barbara
Calif
Decker, Jr
West Coast
Acme Teletronix
Cleveland
J. P. Weber
Devon ,Ct
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Selfside
Miami Beach
Hospital Discharges List Names and Addresses
A discharge list names numerous residents and relatives with street addresses in multiple towns. Entries include John Dorczinecz of 101 Taft Street and Helen Tinker of 625 Bond Street, plus others such as Mrs Joseph Klimosewski, Mrs Joseph Brown and son, and Mrs William Wilson with daughter. Additional names cover Harwood Shaw, Terry Stoner, Forest Marks, and Bonnie Lee Thatchell among several addresses in Mansfield Willard and Chestnut Ridge Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dorczinecz
Taft St
Helen Tinker
Bond St
Joe Klimosewski
Pasadena Ave
Joseph Brown
Cambridge Ave
William Wilson
First Pl
William Krieg
Wellington
Harry Wolf
Cleveland St
Raymond Linden
R. D
Frank Finch
Edwards St
Gilbert Bach and Son
Lexington Ave
Forest Marks
Mary Dent
Fifth St
Harold Courtwright
Willard
Terry Stoner
Mansfield
Harwood Shaw
East River St
Mirs
Watt Stevens
Oberlin
Earl Heron
Chestnut Ridge
Essell
Eastern Heights Blvd
Bonnie Lee Thatchell
West Third St
Fortnightly Club Luncheon Delights Biographical Review
Mrs Arthur Hoch hosted a Fortnightly Club luncheon for sixteen members and a guest. Mrs George Calvert and Mrs S D Hiltebrandt were named to head the next year's program committee. Mrs King Fauvert reviewed The Man Whistler by Heskith Pearson, prepared by Mrs Geo Calvert, highlighting Whistler's background family and eccentricities. After intermission, members spoke on current topics. On March 11 Mrs Franz Gruen will entertain at one o'clock luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hoch
George Calvert
S. D. Hiltebrandt i
King Fauvert
Whistler
Heskith Pearson
Geo. Calvert
Franz Gruen
Venetian Blind Laundering and Delivery Service Ad
Elyria Venetian Band Laundry offers laundering retaping and recording of blinds with pickup and delivery. Call 44474 or 39782 for service and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Club Members Donate for CARE Korea and Red Cross
Members of Fourthurs at Holly Hall donated to Elyria CARE for Korea the Heart Fund and the Red Cross at yesterday’s meeting. A book for the new meditation room was pledged. Mrs Clarence Steller led the session with Mrs Robert Fox giving devotions. A memorial for Mrs D D Lenhart was offered by Mrs Roger Busler. A White elephant sale and tea were led by Mrs Raymond Morris with a large white elephant centerpiece and tall yellow tapers. Refreshments were coordinated by Mrs Robert Dyke and committee. Next meeting March 25 will be guest day with Mrs E J Lampson speaking on Women in the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Care For Korea
The
Heart Fund
Red Cross
Holly Hall
Clarence ‘Steller
Robert Fox
D. D. Lenhart
Roger Busler
Raymond Morris
Robert Dyke
Charles DuCoty
Morris Barchard
Dwight Felton
Robert Gaehr
Robert Boylan
E. J. Lampson
Births at Elyria Memorial Hospital Featured in Local Notices
Announcements from Elyria Memorial Hospital report multiple newborns yesterday. Families include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gooden, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kapers, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McAlpine, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cope, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hume, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schwan. Each birth adds a son or daughter with the hospital tied to Evans ton area residents. A separate notice lists a rummage sale and a swing set at 360 Hardwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jean von Brock
Robert C. von Brock
Evanston Community Hospital
Evanston
Til
Nancy Jean
Walter von Brooks
Harvard Avenue
Elyria
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Richard Gooden
Cleveland St
Robert Kapers
Vailey View
Harold McAlpine
R. D
Grafton
Robert Cope
Warren Ave
Harold Hume
Spruce St
Harold Schwan
J. Grafton
Lodge Celebrates 37th Anniversary of Daughters of Scotland
Argyle Lodge No. 6 Daughters of Scotland marked its 37th anniversary with a Hilltop House dinner. Charter members Mrs. Bessie Guild and Mrs. George Holliday attended. Holliday spoke on the group's history. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Melvin Sayers and Alexander Moyes. committee included Mrs. May Moore and Dan Lewis. next meeting March 18 will be led by past presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Allen
Argyle Lodge
I No. 6
Daughters of Scotland
Hilltop House
Bessie Guild
George Holliday
William McCully
Melvin Sayers
Harry Wallace
Allen
Lou Bonzo
Robert McKelvie
Tom Mitchell
Alexander Moyes
Mesdames May Moore
Harold Smith
Dan Lewis
Entertain Past Grands at Hazel Market Home
Past Noble Grands of St. Clair Rebekah Lodge were entertained at Hazel Market’s Middle Ave home on Wednesday afternoon. Thelma Rockwood and Harnett Warner assisted, Connie Walker conducted the session, and 16 members plus one guest attended lunch. Prizes went to Jennie Lent, Jeanette Arnold, and Gertrude Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair Rebekah Lodge
Hazel Market
Middle Ave
Thelma Rockwood
Harnett Warner
Connie Walker
Jennie Lent
Jeanette Arnold
Gertrude Wilson
Evening Club Events and Society Meetings
Calendar note lists Elvira Camera Club at Y.M.C.A. at 3 p.m. Richard Allen W.R.C. Birthday tureen at 1.0.C.F. Hall. Northwest Encampment at 10.C. F. Hall. Modern Woodmen gathering and Protectors of the Dames of Malta meeting led by Mrs. Edna Smith on Prospect Street at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Camera Club
Y.M.C.A
Richard Allen W.rc
C.F. Hall
Northwest
C. F. Hall
Modern Woodmen of America
Protectors of the Dames of Malta
Edna Smith
Prospect Street
Gift with each purchase at 411 W Second
A brief note in the ad announces a free gift with every purchase, directing shoppers to visit the store at 411 West Second Street for details and offers.
Wellington publisher to speak at Elyria Woman's Club meeting
Ernst L. Henes publisher of the Wellington Enterprise will address the Civic and Political Science Department at the Elyria Woman's Club on Tuesday afternoon at the Club House. He will speak on America in Our Time with a 12:30 salad course before the business session led by Mrs. R. T. J. Martin. He is Buckeye Press Association former president and Ohio Newspaper Association trustee, Sigma Delta Chi member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst L. Henes
Wellington Enterprise
Elyria Woman's Club, Inc
America
Henes
Buckeye Press Association
Ohio Newspaper Association
Sigma Delta ‘Chi
R. T. J. Martin
Caldron Initiates Three New Candidates at El Rey Caldron Meet
The El Rey Caldron meeting opened in regular form on Wednesday evening. Announcements included an open card party on March 10 at 8 p m with prizes, an officers meeting March 17 at Mrs. Lowell Burton's home, cast practice March 9 at 7 79 p m, a sewing circle at Mrs. Virginia Ksenich's home March 2 at 1 p m, and a white elephant safe run by Mrs. Adelaid Green and Mrs. Rose Boals. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Lorraine Walker and her committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Rey Caldron
Lowell Burton
Lake Ave
Virginia Ksenich
Brandston Ave
Adelaid Green
Rose Boals
Lorraine Walker
Rug cushions extend carpet life and add comfort
A pad under a soft carpet or rug increases durability and adds luxury by boosting softness underfoot. Rug cushioning also improves floor insulation against drafts, which matters when a child plays on the floor in a cozy space.
Rummage sale at 211 Park Avenue Rear
A rummage sale will be held at 211 Park Avenue Rear on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds support local community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Rear
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Thelma Finlay
Svat Suidio
Irs
Ans Sierr Zar
Marie Walace
Tshook
Rivoli
Tony
Capitol
Emma
Rede Brasselle
Robin Crusoe
Shrine
Mabel
Mabel Dupler
Elgin Beauty Clinic
ST. Paul Circle
ST. Paul Circle No. 1
Margaret Quade
Circle No. 1
St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church
Lillian Welton
Welton
St. Jude’s
Smith
Jackson
Michael Lotko
Poplar Street
Christine
Walter Burton
Ray Yeager
Earl Ct
East Side Guild
Marvy Maples
R. L. Lucas
St. Andrew Episcopal Church
Evelyn Vonachen
Barbara Collishaw
George P. Colbourn
Allen Smith
Robert Rice
ST. John Ladies Aid
St. Joan
Circle No
Circle No. 6
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Walter Reif
Martha
Mary
Josephine Moffett Benton
Reif
Skippy
Mesdames Janet Toth
Florine Hiscox
Ruth Weinstein
Agnes’ Miadock
Edith Jones
Chloe With
Elma Gard
Jerry Boals
Ann Pallas
Virginia Byars
Women's Guild
Dale Miller
Hawthorne St
Lydia Guild
Lidia Guid
Magyar Evangelical and Reformec
Betty Foreid
Princeton Avenue
Lester Gorbies
Shirley Feber
L. G. Novak
Novak
James Snoble
Gorbies
Foreid
Nancy Smith
Cincinnati
Ohio Department
VFW
Helen Perkins
Marianne Frank
la Grange Road
Ohio University
Alpha Xi Delta Social Sorority
Sigma Alpha Iota
Joe Weisheit
Idlewood Avenue
Sheffield Lake Village
Gene Carroll
Wews Channel 5
Weisheit
Mildred E. Smith
Sheffield Lake
Kenneth Stokes
Anne Gates
Alan
New Haven
Conn
E. P. Gates
Second St
Willis Krugman
Benlfield Ave
Elvrra Memorial Hospital
Theresa Rahrig
Asty Ticks
Inez Cooke
Field Enterprises, Inc
United Polish Clube
Bigelow
FOX Furniture
Elyria, Ohio
League of Women Voters of
Robert Wilson
Gulf Road
Ralph Nichols
Finance Committee
J. Edgar Glass
J. Gordon Leach
Robert Mulhauser
League
Robert Buol
John Nagy
Citzens
Nichols
Harry Mfg
Abbe
Lodge
Carek Florist
Broad Street
Buckeye Cab CO
West Ave
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