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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1954
Page
2
Miss Virginia Lee Gordon and John P. Tracey named their wedding date. The ceremony is at ten o'clock in the morning at St. Mary Church with Rev Fr. Joan Neary officiating. Dinner will be served at the Sederis Hotel and a
Mrs. Lonnes reviews American music history from early art songs through folk, spirituals, vaudeville, and jazz. She notes swing in 1930 and boogie woogie’s rise, cites Gershwin and Berlin, and emphasizes music reflecting American history. Performances include songs by Mrs. Lonnes and Mrs. Kolopus at the piano. A card party is set for January 29 with reservations by January 23.
Co workers from the auditing and unit control department of Sears Roebuck and Company gathered at Mrs Helene Roig's home in Lagrange to celebrate Edith Whitman's birthday. A candlelight buffet luncheon featured a large iced cake and yellow decorations. Winners in the evening's contests were Miss Gerry Sandrock and Mrs Mabel King. Guest list included Mrs Mary Benton, Mrs Norma Griffin, Mrs Lela McKahan, Mrs Alice Henson, and others.
Arthur McGee of Middle Ridge Road Amherst and punch press operator Marie Troutman of R D 1 Amherst receive licenses. The notices list residential routes and job titles as part of the records.
Newlywed Theodore Yesterbi and Maxine Allison wed December 31 in Fort Wayne Indiana. They will live at 141 Oak Street Elyria. Mrs. Yesterbi is Abbie Hamilton’s daughter and a General Motors employee. Her husband served three years in the U.S. Army and works as a grinder for Western Automatic Machine Screw Company.
Miss Maggie Mason will lead the Elxha Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae for the coming year after elections at the January meeting in the Nurses Home Assembly Room. Officers include Mary Ruth Block vice president Almeda Lasporte recording secretary Betty Thome corresponding secretary Vivian Serthoff treasurer and Virginias Turk with Dorothy Ruddpn Cora Demaline and Florence Long as trustees. A luncheon was hosted by Mrs Florence Pats. The group plans to meet again February 3.
First Church Women held a session on Growing Through Understanding emphasizing church support for the United Nations. Mrs. G Russel Hargate and Mrs. C Sheldon Rieley led, noting vital topics such as treaties, technical aid, refugees, Palestine, and human rights, with a quiz on UN myths. Upcoming events include the Council Women annual meeting January 27 and a New York tour March 1–3.
Miss Helen Sherman and Mrs. Roger Busler led last evening’s Sonrisa Club program at Holly Halls. A film of British Columbia and a comedy followed by Miss Ethel Mittler’s talk on her Florida and Havana trip, then dessert served by Mrs. Ing ersoll and Mrs. Pete Hermann. The group meets February 4 at the YWCA with Mittler and Myers.
Miss Vick York, class rector of the Cleveland Arthur Murray Studios, will speak on Pose and Personality at the Elyna Wieman Club meeting. Mrs Buhe Burke and Mrs Prichard Lisaght organize the event. The department meeting begins at 8 30 pm with members gathering at 7 45 pm.
Dr and Mrs Robert Wilson of 1026 Gulf road travel to Buffalo New York for the funeral of Dr Wilsons father Hugh C Wilson who died yesterday. Fred Stauder and wife receive a change of address for their son Fred J Stauder Jr in the Third Armored Division at Ft. Knox. A daughter born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Thomas Holloway. Announced births to Mr and Mrs Wilmer Wilcox and to Mr and Mrs William Hintz at Elyria Memorial Hospital. A vinyl capeskin like material is being made into high style sportswear for men and women, windproof fade resistant and sponge-clean.
The Women's Guild of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church held a program themed The Life and Task of the Church Around the World with missionary chairman Mrs. Harvey Welton reading a meditation on missionaries. Mrs. Carl Lehman led a devotional service, and president Mrs. Park Hobill conducted the business meeting. A March of Dimes donation was reported, fellowship supper announced for January 25 at 6 30 p.m., and a social hour followed with Circle No 5 hostesses. The guild plans to meet February 4 at 1 30 p.m. at the church.
Elyria Democratic Women's Club installed officers at a candlelight ceremony led by Virginia Saylor of Oberlin. Lena Golechen was named president with Janine Young and Mildred Tries as first and second vice presidents. Trustees named were Lena Golechen Irene Stauffer and Leona Markham. Committee chairs include Margaret Clawcomb program Letha Lotus publicity Bertha Boothroyd social Phyllis Neidnardt and Christine Hemminger parliamentarian Kathryn McCarvel Sunshine Mary Jenne. The group planned parliamentary study and two members will attend Elyria City Council meetings monthly. February 4 will feature the annual card party. Refreshments were served by Agnes Wisninski with several others helping.
Miss Mary C. Quinn spoke to the Christian Women’s Fellowship at Washington Avenue Church of Christ on Ohio’s 150 years of female achievement. She cited Mary Reed, Dr Mary F Walker, Florence Allen, Frances Bolton, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Helen Jepson, and others shaping Ohio in science medicine law and arts. The meeting included reports and hostess duties, with plans for the February 18 program and the Past Presidents Daughters of Scotland gathering at Mrs John Stobo’s home February 4.
Alice Weston spoke on Behind the Scenes in Television at a Catholic Daughters of America court meeting Elyria No 364. Miss Weston was introduced by program chairman Ed Flichinger. Officers reports and member recalls followed. A reception for new members is planned February 14 at Spring Valley Country Club.
The Women's Benefit Association gathered at Mrs. Anna Krebs home to plan officer installation on January 21 at Jaycee Hall with Harriet Tjermines as chair. Canasta and pinochle followed, with prizes won by Mesdames Hazel Gibson, Louise Schuster, Lena Esele, Marie Martin, Edith Howlett, Bertha Olmstead, Leona Gardner, and Hazel Greber. A salad course was served.
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