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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1963
Page
6
The Chronicle Telegram notes Welcome Wagon hostess Mrs. Marjorie Mallow gathers newcomer names and visits new families to share city information and gifts. She relies on utilities and merchants for baskets and asks residents to report arrivals to aid social integration.
Former Elyrians announce the birth of Joy Marie Goto 7 pounds born Dec 18 at Children’s Hospital Buffalo NY. The Gotos live at 2146 Lapham Rd East Aurora. Also details on weddings clubs meetings and newcomer social groups in Elyria including YWCA luncheon reservations and various community events.
Mr and Mrs William W Ehlert announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Karen Ehlert to Clayton G Boyer son of Mrs Robert Dwiggins. Nancy a 1958 Amherst High School and 1999 Oberlin School of Commerce graduate works as secretary for Karl W Plocher Insurance and belongs to Insurance Women of Lorain County. Boyer graduated Western Reserve High School Wakeman in 1958 and worked for Ohio Body in New London before joining the US Air Force now at Lockborne AFB Columbus with the 301st FMS. Wedding plans are indefinite.
A worried mother seeks guidance as her 17 year old daughter dates a 20 year old who dominates, jealously spying and dictating behavior. Abby urges intervention to protect her daughter's future and warns against waiting until marriage troubles arise. The other letter laments keep a husband home, suggesting practical ways to avoid dependence.
Mr and Mrs LeRoy L Gotto of 113 Water St announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Lee to William A Thompson son of Mr and Mrs William Thompson of Niagara Falls NY The bride to be is a 1999 Elyria High School graduate and a senior elementary education major at Valparaiso University She serves as correspondence secretary of the Student Education Association and president of Phi Beta Chi sorority The groom to be earned a bachelor of science at Valparaiso and attends the University of Buffalo School of Dentistry He is affiliated with Pi Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma professional fraternities The note ends with a stray line about a wedding plan and a joking remark about keeping him happy
Nanley Judith Grant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Grant of 812 Yale Ave announces engagement to Dennis Waite son of Mrs. Sophia Waite of Mansfield. Miss Grant, a 1962 Wittenberg University education graduate and Westgate Elementary teacher, and Mr. Waite, Mansfield High and Wittenberg chemistry major, plan a June wedding at West Shore Unitarian Church Rocky River with officiant Dr. Peter H. Sarason.
Jack Norsworthy longtime Elyria public figure retires after decades of work in local accounts and city administration. He first arrived in Elyria in 1912 with horses and few cars, later serving as custodian for Elyria Public. Louise Norsworthy, who arrived as a bride in 1919, recalls the changing town from a watering trough era to modern times.
The engagement of Rose Opra daughter of Mr and Mrs George Opra 628 Gulf Rd to Herbert Hendershot son of Mr and Mrs William J Hendershot Main St Annonk NY is announced The couple plan no fixed wedding date and will continue living in Elyria Ohio where Opra has ties through school and employment plans and Hendershot has worked as a custodian and pilot with local firms The article notes Opra’s background and Hendershot’s career as well as their families and local community connections.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Be Vier of Wellington announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Katherine to Dudley C Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wilson of Oberlin Ohio The couple mentions Mary Katherine a 1960 Wellington High School graduate who attended Christian College for Women in Columbia MO and works at Northern Ohio Telephone Co The groom is a 1950 Joberlin High School graduate who served in the U S Navy for two years and plans IBM training
Evelyn Dilley from the Agricultural Extension Service spoke to the Elyria Alpha Theta Alumnae Club at Mrs. William Standen’s home on Whitman Blvd. She discussed the extension program and color schemes furniture and drapery coordination. An April social with husbands was planned and the next meeting set for March.
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