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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1982
Page
6
DEAR ABBY letters reveal seniors preferring solitude over hospital or home visits. A reader with health issues vents about cluttered rooms and intrusive company, while another advises easy exit lines for well meaning guests to protect senior space and routines.
Series on breastfeeding will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Laura Leitner’s home to discuss The Advantages of Breastfeeding first in a four part series. Lorain Elyria Christian Women's Club hosts a luncheon and talks at Holiday Inn Midway Mall.
The Garden Club of the Lorain County Historical Society meets 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Laundon House. Avon Lions gather 6:30 p.m. at Tom's Country Place with First VP Craig Witherspoon leading. All committees will exchange ideas. Greater Elyria Soccer Association holds fall sign-ups July 24 to 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at the American Legion on Ohio Street.
Mr and Mrs Fred Baehr of 10617 Station Road Columbia Station celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house July 25 from 2 to 5 pm at Columbia United Methodist Church 25453 Royal ton Road. They wed July 22 1932 in the home of John Crum. Gifts requested to be omitted. Te couple are Kiwanis charter member and bowling enthusiasts. Reception hosted by Roger Lynn and Geneva Hammon. Also honored are Mr and Mrs Richard Gerhardinger of 128 Hamilton Street celebrating their 25th anniversary. They married June 29 1957 at Sacred Heart Church Oberlin and have four children and several grandchildren. Mr Gerhardinger works at Bearings Inc and is active in Eagles United Polish Club and VFW. Mrs Gerhardinger involved with Catholic Daughters Altar and Rosary Society and volunteers at Elyria Home. The couple renewed vows at St Jude’s Church officiated by Rev Mark Peyton. About 60 friends attended a party at their son Michael’s home. Special guests included Janet Brown of Florida. Also noted is Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ratol of 673 Wendy Lane celebrating 45th anniversary. They wed July 10 1937 in Elyria with Justice of the Peace Charles E Lord. Mr Ratcil is retired from Thew Co Koehring Civ and enjoys gardening and golf. Mrs Ratcil’s hobbies include arts crafts and sewing. They have two children and five grandchildren.
A series of anniversary observances honors couples in Elyria and surrounding towns. Ernest and Mrs. Bachman celebrate 45 years since June 5 1937 with family from Florida and Michigan attending. George Hearne II hosts the Bachmans in Dover. Hazel Hopkins and R Ted Hopkins mark 25 years June 13 in LaGrange with 125 guests from several states. J Don Swartz and wife celebrate 50 years at a Kiwanis Ladies event at North Olmsted. Robert L O’Brien and Edith Cooper observe 60 years with four children, 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and special guests. Elmer and Esther Richards plan a July 25 open house for 50th anniversary at Zion Lutheran Church. Frank Pilarczyk and Betty Cleckner celebrate 40 years with 100 guests from multiple states attending a surprise open house. Special guests and family details accompany each notice in this neighborhood roundup.
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