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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1954

Page

8

Barbara Kehler to Become Valentine Bride of Homer Schwartz

Miss Barbara Kehler of 107 Floral Court will wed Homer Schwartz of 1124 Eighth Street Lorain on February 14 in an open church ceremony at 3:30 PM with Rev. James H. Siward officiating. Maid of honor Delores Hendrixson, bridesmaids Jacqueline Valericus and Harriet Kehler. Best man Robert Schwartz with ushers James Kehler and Dennis Fannin. Barbara, a 1952 Elyria High and 19:9 Lorain High graduate, belongs to First Methodist Church. Homer, a former Army Transportation Corps member, now works for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Barbara Kehler Homer Schwartz James H. Siward Holly Hall Sarah Weikel Floral Court Mr. Schwartz Frank Schwartz Eighth Street Lorain Delores Hendrixson Miss Kehler Jacqueline Valericus Harriet Kehler Robert Schwartz James Kehler Dennis Fannin Kehler Army Transportation Corps France Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Women Voters' Board launches finance drive in Elyria

The Women Voters' Board discussed finance drive plans after Mrs. Robert Parrett resigned as president and moved to Monroe Michigan. Mrs. Ralph Nichols heads the drive for January 21 with a campaign meeting at Mrs. Harold Kunkle's home. other reports covered Know Your County and mental health efforts while treasury status was reported satisfactory.

League of Women Voters Robert Parrett Parretts Spring Valley Monroe Mich Parrett Ford Motor Company Robert Muhlhauser Ralph Nichols Harold Kunkle Vista Court Virginia Hazzard Mark Willis Robert Gaehr Treasury Ralph Bauer George Beall Springfield

Ki Queen Club Installs Staff at First 1954 Meeting

Ki Queen Club held its first meeting of 1954 at the Woman's Club. New officers installed were Mrs. Robert Fox president Mrs A J Lehman vice president Mrs Omar Laubenthal treasurer and Mrs Edwin Deering secretary. Committees were named with Mrs Elmer Schmitz chairing membership Mrs Milo Sharp program Mrs A J Lehman hospitality and Mrs F A Dustheimer year book. By laws were read by Mrs Kitty Armitage and plans announced for a March guest night with Mrs Bruce Alexander as chair. A sandwich course served to 21 members. Next meeting set for February 9 at 8 15 p m at the Woman's Club. Round Table Club met at Rodney Rockwood's home with Harold Zra'ley presiding and Mrs Frank Wizard introducing Mrs R E Ebara. They read a paper on The Forg pokey of the United States and discussed Practical Joker. Refreshments served. meeting scheduled again for February at the Zealle home.

Ki-Queens Woman’s Club Robert Fox A. J. Lehman Omar Laubenthal Edwin Deering F. A. Dustheimer Claud Hummel Fred Noerenberg Kitty Armitage Bruce Alexander W. O. Zaiser W. Lohnes Stanley Birkbeck Florence Leghy Round Table Club Rodney Rockwood Harold Zra‘ley Frank Wizard R. E. Eba Aro United States Dexter Kimo Conlon Alen Smih the Zealle

Mission Society Hears Reports of Work and Gifts

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church discussed gifts sent to the Tanners in furlough, the Donald Douglas work in Cleveland, and missions in Washington state. A completed quilt was given to Mrs. B. Davidson, money was voted to aid Guy Byers in Arizona and Mrs. Olive Postiers in Africa, plus the work committee.

Levening Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Donald Douglas Cleveland Washington B. Davidson Guy Byers Arizona Olive Postiers Africa O. F. Everitt Andersons

Install New Officers of Daughters of Union Veterans

The Daughters of Union Veterans met at Mrs. Zelma Haven home on Grafton road to install 1954 officers. Cassie Richard was named president with Norah Abbe as senior vice president, Jennie Haines junior vice president, Maude Bates chaplain, Etta Cowles treasurer, Mae Russell council member, Reba Hulse council member, and Zelma Haven council member. Other officers include Florence Holcombe patriotic instructor, Maude Jackson secretary, Zelma Haven press correspondent, and Reba Hulse Margarite Jackson guides. The past president’s pen was presented to Mae Russell and gifts given to retiring 1953 officers. Next meeting set for February 19 at the Haven home.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Zelma Haven Grafton Road Mae Russell Lydia Squires Cassie Richard Norah Abbe Jennie Haines Maude Bates Etta Cowles Mae. Russell Reba Hulse Florence Holcombe Maude Jackson Margarite Jackson

March of Dimes drive planned by Elyria Jaycees

Harry Bogart of the Elyria Jaycees outlined the 1954 March of Dimes campaign at a Jaycee Ettes meeting. Volunteers were invited for the Mothers' March on Thursday January 28, with $30 contributed by members. The group appointed a new membership chair and finalized plans for the Crile party on February 10 and a fashion show and card party on May 5, with co chairmen and several members named to assist. The next meeting will be February 9 at JayCee due to the Crile party.

Harry Bogart Elyria Jaycee March of Dimes Jaycee-Ettes Jaycee Hall William McClelland Clarence Wollerman Ed Eee Richard Lysaght Robert O'Donnell William Camp Milan Bendik Donald Taylor Mesdames Robert Kaiser Russell Cahill Robert Acheson Robert Browne William Engelland

New Officers Installed by Air Force Mothers Club

New officers for the coming year were installed at the Air Force Mothers Club meeting held at the Woman's Club. Mrs. Mildred Reese presided as installing officer, with Mrs. Mildred Kuss as installing marshal. Officers pledged their obligations and new committees were named by the new commander, including Sunshine, social, and membership chairs. A corsage and a gift honored the retiring commander, and letters from servicemen thanked the group for Christmas boxes. Luncheon followed. next meeting set for February 10 at 7:30 p.m.

U.S. Air Force Mothers Club Woman's Club Mildred Reese Mildred Kuss Marshall Fred Mom‘sem Leo Smith Edward Drager L. H. Morey John Castle Lester Burr C. W. Kuba James Stephens Ralph Edwards Gazella Apai Frank Daly Sunshine Walter Roosevelt Harvey Kuss Tom Dunstan W. J. Taylor Howard Boggs O. D. Garries

Crispy Rolls Guide Thawing And Freezing Tips

An older cooking note explains how to split rolls before freezing to avoid pale bread. When thawed and browned, rolls are crisper and tastier. A social dance is listed for Jan 15 at 8:30 p.m. hosted by caller Jack Barendt at Old Glory Grange Hall in La Senne with admission 50 cents for adults and children.

Jack Barendt Old Glory Grange Hall la Senne

Evening club and PTA events across Elyria area tonight

Calendar items list multiple Elyria groups hosting meetings and talks at 8 p m including League of Women Voters Ely School Merri-Elles Elyria Garden Club EHS P T A Roosevelt PTA Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary Rainbow Mothers Club Elytia Commandery Knights Templars Amvet Post Shrine and other local organizations with speakers and venues on Dellefield and West Ninth streets Second Street and West Eighth Street plus general lodge and social gatherings.

League of Women Voters Ely School Spencer Irwin Merri-Elles Marianne Gula Dellefield Road Sterling Club Jenny Crosby Millercourt Elyria Garden Club P.T.A Ernest Watts West Ninth Street Roosevelt Pta Catholic Study Club Harold Robinson Second Street Magyar Circle Pap West River Street Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary Lorain Temple Goldie Goldman St. Clair Rebekah Alice Jones Blaine Street Rainbow Mothers Club Louis Kalapos West Eighth Street Elytia Commandery Knight Templars Order of the Temple Eagles Lodge Eagles Hall Amvet Amvet Hall

Business Women Stage Benefit Card Party and Fashion Show

Elyria Business and Professional Women's Club hosted a benefit at Holly Hall with about 40 card tables to raise funds for a scholarship. The event featured street wear and bridal attire by club member Gerna Boote, piano selections by Miss Yanula Pappas, a fashion show with models including Dorothy Funk and Agnes Nickel, and a luncheon following prizes.

Frieda Latimer Alma H. Scheuneman Genna Boote Holly Hall Elyria Business and Professional Women’s Club Latimer Ms. Scheuneman Business and Professional Women’s Club Miss Boote Elyria Business and Gerna Boote Yanula Pappas Lorain Josie Chase

Close To Home. My Son Sinks In Swim Meet Duel

A father at a school swim meet recalls a chatty spectator who inflates his son’s talent. Lee leads the 400 free relay, but fades late while the rival’s fourth swimmer finishes strong. The crowd erupts as the father reflects on judging heart over results and the other fan’s overstatement.

Lee

Protectors Assembly Meeting and Officer Installation in Cleveland

Announcement notes an application for membership and a meeting of the Protectors Assembly in Cleveland on Tuesday January 18, with officer installation at the Pythian Temple on January 29. The group schedules its next meeting for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday January 27.

Protectors Assembly Cleveland Pythian Temple

Speaker Named For NCCW Meeting In Lorain

Mrs Howard M Miller of Cleveland Diocesan chairman of the family life and parent education committee for the National Council for Catholic Women will speak at the January 19 Lorain Deanery Council NCCW meeting in St Joseph hall Lorain The topic ties to the Holy Family Feast Day and a good attendance is expected Miss Yanula Canales president will chair the business session and report on the Puerto Rican project Mothers Club of St Joseph Church hosts the 1 pm tea

Howard M. Miller Cleveland National Council For Catholic Women Lorain Mothers Club of St. Joseph Church

Marjory West Named Rainbow Girls Worthy Advisor

Mrs Helen Smith and John Gray were introduced as new matron and patron of the Order of Eastern Star at a Rainbow for Girls meeting in the I O O F Hall. Marjorie West was elected worthy advisor with Marilyn Pitkin as assistant. Installations set for January 25 after a bake sale announced for January 16 at Savings Deposit Bank and Trust.

Helen Smith John Gray Order of Eastern Star Rainbow For I. O. O. F. Hall Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company Lynda Curtis Marjorie West Marilyn Pitkin Barbara Payton Charity Thelma Line Hope Nancy Fry Sally Wentz Carla Koehn

Sorority Hears Program On Voice And Vocabulary

Epsilon Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday with Mrs. Willard Neal presenting a program on voice and vocabulary. President Mrs. Evan Davis announced use of bonus checks for Christmas baskets and read a gratitude letter. Members voted to cancel the Ohio Gas and Fuel meeting, asked for pledge names to start spring rushing, and arranged party funds and future entertainments.

Epsilon Sigma Beta Sigma Willard Neal Evan Davis Ohio Gas and Fuel Company Harold Youngless Nick Tomsic Longfellow Street Jesse Cerlan Samuel Street

Scalding Cited as Essential for Freezing Vegetables

Scalding is recommended in preparation for freezing vegetables to slow enzymatic action, reduce deterioration, improve color, and preserve vitamins in the frozen product.

Mosher to Speak at Elyria Republican Women’s Club Meeting

State Senator Charles A. Mosher will address the Elyria Republican Women’s Club at 8 p.m. January 19 at the Woman’s Club on Fourth Street. He represents the 27-29 district and sits on Education Public Health Agriculture and Conservation Veterans Affairs Civil Defense committees. Refreshments will follow as new officers are installed by Mrs. Ruth Fox.

Elyria Republican Women’s Club Charles A. Mosher 100Th General Assembly Clare Parker Woman’s Club Fourth Street Ruth Fox Lorain County Mosher Ohio Senate Ashland Lorain Medina Richland Oberlin College Oberlin News Tribune Oberlin Printing Company Oberlin

Woman's Club hears of problems in Far East countries

Elyria Woman's Club luncheon featured Rear Admiral Benton W. Decker Ret. detailing Japan Korea Okinawa and Formosa. He described US Korea treaty costs four billion for rehabilitation and noted conditions behind the Iron Curtain. He urged keeping Communism from our shores and highlighted Okinawa and Formosa developments.

Woman's Club Far East Countries Japan Korea Okinawa Formosa Elyria Woman’s Club, Inc Benton W. Decker Decker United States Panrunjom Generalisisimo Chiang Kai-shek China

Also Mentioned on This Page

Valentine Women Voters’ Board Ki-Queen Club Mission Society Walter Davies Webb Lawrence Hales J. Irving Reese Reese Fellowship of Baptists For Home Missions America Howard Smith Leonard Shamblen Ed Thompson Gene Thieret James Wyrick Kelling Syphers Robert Minch Merle Wacker Howard Holgeson Myron Averbook JayCee Mary Fox M. E. O’dell Ways and Means Stephens Mabel Taylor Nellie Hawkins Harold Seiling Rivoli Brad Crawford Last The Ix Clot Ida Lupino Jennifer Capitol Red Skelton Edw. G. Robinson Broad Street Capitol Theatre Cook’s Millinery M. D Thelma Finlay Julianne Bennett Stella F. Moelk Violet D. Roger Jennie Reinke Ruth Joanne Rogers Mildred Wainwright Agnes Nickel Clara McAllister Gladys Berg Daisy Ward Gertrude Wernert Eva L. Sharp Dorothy Funk Amy Hollis Charito Bendik Elaine Nevins Ardith Demos A Fi Fitzhus iLee Bess Andy Center Ridge Ra Carl’s Carl Photo Studio Be Broad S&t NCCW Marjory West Rainbow Girls Claude Wigfield Tokyo Mr. Decker Clarence Steller John Sheldon Junior Woman's Club Sheldon Veterans At Crile Hospital R. Gaehr C. Spence Eisenhower Richard Mackey Martha Keech C. R. Sharrer Mint Bartholomew Cubbins Fultons Elyria, Ohio Pat Perkin Bobbie Brooks Aachive
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