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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1947
Page
4
Mary Helen Simpee reports on the Elsha Council of Church Women annual meeting at Lake Avenue Congregational Church with officer election plans and dinner notes. Dinner and class activities featured travelogue pictures and plans for a February party. Attendees included diverse church and community members with cross denominational representation.
The notice reports the marriage of Lane Ais to Karl Sins on December 21 in Cleveland officiated by a Justice of the Peace. The bride, a Cal- California student, wore a black suit with roses. The groom, from Elyria, works in his own business. The couple resides at 419 Basin River Street. Separately, Pilgrim Fellowship groups from three Elyria Congregational churches held a joint meeting at Pilgrim Congregational Church with a Randwich supper, songs led by Pat Harr, remarks by Dan Kinsey of Oberlin College on Olympic games, worship led by several members, a piano solo, folk games, and plans to meet February 6 at Lake Avenue Congregational Church.
Mrs. M Saville of 444 West River Crest returned home after a major operation in Detroit. Mr and Mrs Leonard Maher and Poyllis Robb of Cleveland were week end guests of Alt and Mrs Frank Vanover. Mr and Mrs Robert Hoag welcomed a daughter on January 18 at Eliya Memorial hospital Rosevi. Donald Maurer and his wife welcomed a daughter on January 18 at Quine Memorial Hospital. Miss Anna Kroof Wake man, former Elyria resident, admitted to St Vincent's Charity Hospital in Cleveland. Margaret Edwards has returned to teach at Alyon Moh f after a week’s leave. VF of the Faust Christian Church held a tryout for the play Saved by the Pell e to be presented in March. Edward Schwagerte and wife directing. Worship service featured Florence Aristar, Dohee led, and Bruce Alexander spoke on European Theatre war experiences. Amy Hollis to lead next Sunday. Open House held by Mr and Mrs George Dyke for son and daughter in law Wilford J. Dykes. guests from Elyria, Oberlin, Port Alston, Seville, West Salem. Wilford Dyke and family moved back to Elyria. Elyria Stick and Rudder club meets tonight at 8. Spring Valley County club hosts speech on air service pilot instructor. Attendees urged to join pre-program. Refreshments to follow.
A long discharge notice lists multiple patients by name and address including Mrs Frank Ruckwood at 610 Bari Avenue and Mrs Joln Fleming at 1208 Lake Avenue among others. The item records babies born and discharged, with various streets in Met Bianuts tant mop, North Maple, Stanford, Fifth, Huron, and West River areas. Names and spellings are inconsistent, reflecting OCR limitations.
The YWCA Y Teen department under Mrs Lissa TY Webster announces a Monday evening training course for Y Teen members and adults involved with girls work. Sessions run February 3 starting 7 40 to 9 30 with new games, dances, readings, and program plans. Registration closes January 3 if fewer than ten enroll.
Twenty four members of the Ely rat Chapter of the National Council of Catholic Nurses met Friday evening at Mrs TL Oy Begiin s home and reelected officers for 1947. Edward McCoy was named president White vice president Mrs Art Stewart treasurer Theresa Schuster also reelected. Blair Titterson requested more volunteers to help address nurse shortages. A donation was made to the March of Dimes campaign. Dr Joe Scher spoke on a travelogue of his experiences at a South Pacific hospital during the war, detailing field hospital organization and medical staff roles.
Thirty six Elyria Chapter 1007 Women of the Moose officers escorts and committee bARMEN traveled by chartered bus to Barberton for the Conference on Committee Activities. Dr Delia Bauer led the opening session as Yen Ohio chapters were represented. Grand Chancellor Kathe Smuth’s birthday was celebrated. awards and gifts marked the event. Sue Wille of Akron spoke on the administration fund while Abbe Linden of Cleveland joined as associate dean of the Academy of Friendship for Oba. Local hosts coordinated gifts and floor demonstrations in formal capes and gowns.
The Upper Room Bible Class of First Congregational church plans a social gathering at the home of Mrs Paul Wer located at 20 Cornell Ave. The event is scheduled for Saturday evening.
Carl C. Byers superintendent of Parma Public Schools spoke to Parma High School Teacher Association members at a meeting. He discussed state and local school problems and shared a philosophy delivered with humor and wit.
John Machock Sr. celebrated his 71st birthday Saturday evening, surprised by his children and friends. The gathering included cards, dancing, and a midnight lunch. Walter and Frank Machock of Texas called to extend best wishes. Daughters of the American Revolution plan a Guest Day Luncheon on February 4 at 1 pm at the American Legion Home with Carl Wittke speaking on Lincoln. Members should reserve by February 3.
The engagement of Miss Helen Louise Ennes to William FB Woodworth is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Leroy Ennes of Terrace Round E Cleveland. Helen attended Fenn College and William is a Case School of Applied Science graduate and a Beta Theta Pi member. Former Birmingham resident Lonny Ennes is noted.
Mr. and Mrs. Ther a Barth visited Cleveland with luncheon at Lake Shore Hotel. Mrs. Barth and Miss Joan Weaver joined in Cleveland events. Judy Weston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wills Weston, is ill with measles. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cobb born January 18 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Rural Women’s Club elects officers: Jennie Rousseau president, Mary Cowley vice, Smiley secretary, Dorothy Bampson treasurer, Mike Relke reporter, Grace Sunshine. Funeral attended for Emma Tain. Ford Hilations hosts birthday dinner at Viner Hill. Eaton notes and minor community happenings mixed with social items.
Mrs Thomas Purcell hosted the Birmingham WSCS at her home with assist from Mrs Francis Howe and Mrs Derwin DeWitt presiding over the session. A Cathole relief talk was given amid scattered remarks and a light refreshment.
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