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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1948

Page

4

Irene Solet and John Polacsek to Wed January 17

plans announce a January 17 wedding at Sacred Heart church for Irene Solet and John Polacsek. Miss Solet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Solet of LaGrange, works at General Industries. Polacsek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Polacsek of 563 West Third Street, works at Wilmot Printing and served 32 months overseas in the U S Army. Both are Elyria High School graduates.

Irene Solet John Polacsek Miss Solet Sacred Heart Church John Splet LaGrange General Industries Company Polacsek Mirs Vincent Polacsek West Third Street Wilmot Printing Company U.S Elyria High School Solet Elizabeth Katherine Polzesek

Elizabethan engagement and community notices in Chambersburg

Mary Selman former Elyrian engaged to James J Hennessy of Montclair. Engagement announced by her parents Mr and Mrs J W Shields. Selman a receptionist at Wolf Co Chambersburg. Hennessy a Valley Forge Academy graduate and George Washington Univ student who served as Navy ensign. Also church group meetings detail First Methodist W S C S and Magyar Evangelical events with devotions, dinners, and plans for baby layettes to Europe. Next meetings and notes on locale addresses and service details.

Chambersburg Mary Barbara Selman Elyria James Joseph Hennessy Montclair W. J Miss Selman Airs J. W. Shields Philadelphia Avenue Selman Loretto Abbey Toronto Ontario Canada Wolf Company Mr. Hennessy James J. Hennessy Hotel Washington Valley Forge Military Academy George Washington University Washington Hennessy U. S. Navy Circle No. 5 Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church Albert Messares West River Street Messares Europe L. G. Novak Julius Varga Messaros William Mes Saros Julius Baksa

Beatrice May Axford and William Axford Jr Married on New Year's Day

Beatrice May Axford and William Charles Axford Jr wed in a 1 PM ceremony performed by Justice of the Peace J P Russell in Cleveland. Beatrice, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Hallett of LaGrange, is a Elyria High graduate employed by Republic Steel. William, son of Mr and Mrs C Axford of Avon Belden, attended Cleveland schools and works in dairy business. The couple were unattended.

Herbert Hallett LaGrange Read Beatrice May Willam Charles Axford, Jr C- Axford Avon-Belden Read Justice of the Peace J. P Russell Cleveland Axford Elyria High School Republic Steel Company

Personal notices of local residents and births

Helen Somers returns to Utica after visiting her father and sister in law in Bay Village. Bob Wilson resumes studies at Kenyon College after holidays with parents Dr. and Mrs. Rob ert S. Wilson at 224 Washington Avenue. Eugene James Szabo returns to Baldwin Wallace College after holiday vacation with parents Mr. and Mrs. James Szabo of 167 Bath Street. A son was born January 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Frederck Jakabowski at Elyria Memorial Hospital, 36737 Center Ridge Road. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carrick welcome a son born January 6 at Elyria Memorial Hospital, 132 Parkview Court.

Helen Somers Utica N. Y Theodore Smith Bay Viltage Bob Wilson Kenyon College Gambier Robert S. Wilson Washington Avenue Eugene James Szabo Baldwin Wallace College Afr Ais James Szabo Bath Street Frederck Jakabowski Elyria Memorial Hospital Center Ridge Road Ralph Carrick Parkview Court

Junior Y Teens Carnival at Ely School Gym

Junior Y Teens plan a carnival at Ely School gym on Saturday January 10 from 7 30 to 10 30 pm. The event features a spook house games booths a fish pond dart throwing a bake sale and refreshment booth. Ann Dunn is carnival chair. Adults invited.

Ely Elyria Ann Dunn The Carnival

Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association Meets at St Marys

The Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association held a meeting last evening in St Marys parish hall. Two new adult members were welcomed and presented by president Mrs Catherine Donovan. After business, bingo games entertained the group with prizes awarded and another bingo party is planned for February 3 following the next meeting.

Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association St. Mary's Parish Hall Catherine Donovan

Edison P T A Board Plans Founders Day Observance

Mrs Elmer Phillips hosted the Edison P T A executive board meeting at 40 Samuel Street. They discussed Founders Day on February 4 and recommended buying an album of classroom recordings renewing five library magazines and inviting past presidents to the Founders Day program.

Edison Elmer Phillips Samuel Street Edison Parent-Teacher Association William Abel Kennan Bolamer Botamer Naomi Beery P.T. A Lorain County

Elyria Woman's Club plans and meetings announced

Reports from Elyria Woman's Club departments outline upcoming events including a January 22 car a party for Education and Fine Arts and a four lecture home decorating course under Miss Isanelle Barry. The January 12 Social Progress Department program features Art Work in the Public Schools and the January luncheon is coordinated by the Ge partment. General meeting on January 14 features Irene Sterbenz as speaker.

Elyria Woman’s Club Leo Meyer B. D. Burke F. C. Billings Home and Child Welfare Department Isanelle Barry O. P.S Social Progress Department Muss Doroth Jones Barbara Plocher D. D. Lenkart Thomas Ball Mirs Howard Soprears Irene Sterbenz

Marsico to Wed Coe in January Ceremony at St Agnes

Lucy Marsico daughter of Mrs Mary Marsico selects Saturday January 24 for marriage to Craig J Coe son of Mrs Margaret Coe of Warren avenue The ceremony will be at St Agnes church at 9 30 am officiated by Rev Fr Leo J Brissel A maid of honor will be Miss Rose Moreno and best man is Sam Marsico The reception will follow at the bride’s home with a later evening celebration The couple’s details list Miss Marsico employed in the Probate Judge H H Nre office.

Lucy Marsico Mary Marsico East River Street Craig J. Coe Margaret Coe Warren Avenue St. Agnes Church Leo J. Brissel

January Board Meeting Noted for Red Cross Chapter

The American Red Cross chapter led by Eliza will hold a quarterly meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Red Cross office located at the Masonic temple.

Eliza Americen Red Cross Red Cross Masonic Temp.c

ElyriaPTA Council Reports 3038 Members and Winners

Elyria council of PTA units announced a total membership of 3 038 across 13 units at a meeting held at the YMCA. Allen school won the membership contest with Mrs. Carl Neifenger as chair. Jefferson unit won the magazine subscription contest chaired by Mrs. James Gray. Founders Day Dinner is February 24 at 6 30 in the high school cafeteria with tickets via PTA units.

Elyria Council of Parent- Teacher Associations YM Oc John Timms Council Allen School Carl Neifenger Edward Erb Council Magazine Jefferson Unit James Gray P.T. A Yesteragy

Community Club Meetings and Church Groups Schedule

Local calendar lists St Francis Xavier Missionary Circle and St Agnes Circle meetings with various hosts on West River Street. Also notes Welcome Wagon newcomers, Gates P T A Father’s Club program, Hungarian Baptist Sterling Club with Linda Cerlan, Eagles auxiliary drills, St Paul and St Agnes PTAs, Theresa Society, Elyria Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumni, Catholic Study Club, Elyria Alumni choir, and related events with times and host locations.

St. Francis Xavier Missionary Circle No Anna Herold West River Street Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Woman's Club Gates P.T.A Father's Club Hungarian Baptist Sterling Club Linda Cerlan Lespick Court Eagles St Agnes Circle No Wade Worcester West River Road St. Theresa Society Joseph Bolash Woodford Avenue First Methodist St. Paul's Church Council Third Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Edison P.T.A Naomi Beery St Clair Rebekah

Playmakers Elect Officers in Elyria Meeting

F. A. Cromling was elected president of the Elyria Playmakers at a board meeting held last evening at the home of Afr. and Mrs. Edward Witham in North Olmsted. Officers include Evelyn Witham as vice president Charles Buckey treasurer and Peg Lyons secretary. Committees led by William Cromling promote publicity and J N Rassler Fletcher Boliday Joan Shaw J R Mathis plan program. Next production Suds in Your Eye dates moved to February 4 and 5 due to a basketball game.

F. A. Cromling Elyria Playmakers Board of Afr Edward Witham Orain Road North Olmsted Evelyn Witham Charles Buckey Peg Lyons William FE. Cromling J. N. Rassler Fletcher J. Boliday Joan Shaw J. R. Mathis Betty Roe Barbara Piocner Rouse, JR. Mathis Helen Townsend

Young Women's League dinner meeting with reports and plans

Employed Young Women's League held its first dinner meeting of the year at the YWCA gym with 34 members and two guests. A business session followed with entertainment from the Puppet Playhouse group. Reports covered the Mistleroe Prom, CARE package to overseas help, and engagement gifts. Future plans include a twilight concert, tax stamp contest, and a Stars in My Crown book review. The Elyria chapter DAR will meet Friday at 2 pm at the YWCA with speaker Carl N Curtis on delinquency and DAR delegate elections appointed.

Severance Hall Cleveland Jean Craine League Lureen Luella Brown Virginia Wood Margaret Yeeger Muriel Zunis Bernice Wilmot Louise Styles Kathryn Snyder Louise Smith Lioyed Beuthel Janet Kirby Leah Werner Mary Visnic Doris Snyder Mary Jane Pits Clara Paulding Amnette Mann Genevieve Kuchenrither Miriam Jacobson

Aged Home Meet Hosts W C T U Division

Members of the W C T U met at the Home for the Aged with one quarter of residents as members. Miss Helen Osborn led devotions and a program including readings, round table discussion, and reports on demnartment work. A social hour followed. next meeting February 3 at Mrs. Brillhart’s home.

H. Kirkpatrick A. D. Strong Helen Osborn Department Jennie Haines Henry Charlton Flower Mission Department Anna Kennedy Department of Legislation D. H. Bates Susan Hinman Newswater

Lorain Licenses Issued To Local Workers

Licenses granted include Joseph Pribanic 25 cafe operator Lorain Sophie Mazur 18 Lorain Robert Harris 21 Lorain ladoer Chester Jordan 21 Lorain Harmon Shelton Jr 23 La Grange truck driver and Eleanore Kasper 23 Lorain

Joseph Pribanic Lorain Sophie Mazur Robert Harris Ladoer Chester Jordan Harmon Shelton, Jr la Grange Eleanore Kasper

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Mary Selman Elvrian Paul Wellert Elizabeth Stevens Merton Elliott Stella Ream George Miraben Roy Hult Henry K. Shaw First Christian Church United Nations Lake Success Lord Jesus Rose of Sharon O. E. Brodbeck Robert Hand Mrs. Hobert Catholic Study Club No St. Joseph’s Mrrs Carl Hobert Stanford Avenue al Basso St. Jude Chast Ray Craft Carl Finegan Third Middle Avenue Mionner East Ave Axford-Hallett Bernadette Stultz Democrat Women’s Club Sadie Hedmond Margaret Gusky Mary Jenne Grace Keyes Willette Ribinson Lottie Struthers Mary Dachtler Hattie Hansman Mebei Olive Forbes Erne Rogers Gaars Nielsen Elyria Civic Forum H. R. Knickerbocker Walter Duranty Russia Arerive T. A. News Elyria Woman's Club Armenia Persia France South America Ciuc Oberlin Ely P.T.A Nazareth Arlanitan Arigmen Laeseris Judson Marilyn Redly Gillar South Amer Mae Cuns Argentin Ea Dracer Don Busa Pauli Carlo Gorcon Earl Fauver Firstice Whch Proram Chenmear Wm. Schrocax Don Bush Fauver Rabbi Miller Loran County Federation of Democratic Women’s Clubs Irene Lieb South Amherst Toerd Countty Federation Huma Sewer Effa Brown Sodality Obderiin Road Elyria Fur Shop Playmakers D. A. R. Meeting Carl N. Curtis Dana Fox Lake Avenue Lake Avenue Congregational Church E. Chandler Joan Hecock Anne Morrow Lindbergh Harry Brillhart Woodland Avenue NEW Gh-Speer CSE Liniment Merthe Opraye LPP
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