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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1927
Page
4
A busy July social in the community featured a pretty wedding for Ide Wolk and George Shaffstall at a church home with Rev Orr officiating. In addition, church events included a fiftieth birthday party for Jess and numerous gatherings hosted by Mrs Ellen Bogart, Mrs Alfred Kholz, and others, with gifts, luncheon, and garden decor. Also noted were marriage licenses issued to several couples, and a family trip plans to Obregon.
The week’s social calendar lists numerous club meetings and events across Canton Lorain. Officers of the Pithian Sisters host public card games at the K of P ball, and groups including the Sunbeam Club, Ladies Auxiliary, Young People of the Presbyterian church, and many civic clubs meet at various halls and homes. Notable items include a women’s benefit card party at Helena Bailey’s East Broad Street home, a Cascade Park auxiliary gathering, box socials, picnics, and multiple lodge and church circle meetings. A few travel notes mention J C Georges and son’s trip to Monroe, Michigan, then eastern Pennsylvania and New York for a multi-day visit.
The Helping Hand Society plans a Crystal Beach meeting on Wednesday with a basket dinner and self-provided dishes. A family reunion at East Bridge Street home of Mr and Mrs F E Biddinger drew guests from Ashland Polk Wellington Oberle Nova and other areas. Hospital admissions include Choc Tule 133 Lincoln Ct Mrs Harry Bozart 346 Praceton Burt Szabo 720 West River St Edward Smith Beatrice Prez Cleveland and more.
Mrs Harry Crandall and daughter Virginia left yesterday for Cedarante Michigan to spend the rest of the summer. Mrs Hate Hansman and Mrs Jutta Judge returned from a day boat trip through Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal and Quebec. Mr and Mrs QC Thomasson of West Avenue spent yesterday in Marion Ohio. Mrs Lee Johnson of Eleventh Street left Saturday for Rochester to visit friends for several weeks. Miss Thelma Mehling of Sandusky visiting Mr and Mrs G M Wicker in Beverly for two weeks. Mrs F A Yost and son Donald left for Wichita and Gull Lake Michigan for two weeks. Donald Tran returned home from Trull Lake Michipac. Miss Lillian Becker of Lodi Street just returned from a motor trip to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Toronto. Mrs A London and daughters of Pittsburgh guests of Mrs Becker on Lodi Street. Mr and Mrs W H Henninger of Cleveland and Mrs Henninger of Terry, Miss Irene visiting Miss Clara Sanderson in Earl Court. Mr and Mrs Frank Hosecrans of Oberlin were Florida visitors last night. Rosigs Conklin of Ashtabula spent last evening in Florida. Prospecting trips to Albion Michigan and further to Antroch College Yellow Springs Ohio noted. Mrs Merle Fobes of Gates returning from two weeks in Detroit and Canada. Mr and Mrs Raymond Hawke of Columbus State announce the birth of a son born at Elstra Memorial Hospital on Saturday. Also announced is the birth of a daughter to Vir and his Barry Pogart of 346 Ponce Tan Axenus on Saturday.
The Day Studio announces new Hollywood lighting to enhance portraits. Representatives will visit with samples and urge attendees to secure a card for portraits during the event at K P Hall with all welcome.
A daughter was born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Mrs Merton Clark of 220 South Wideview Avenue. Kiss Fiva Smith of East Avenue, studying at Kent Normal, spent the weekend at home. Mr and Mrs H KR Whinerery of 273 Cornell Avenue return from a two week trip through Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Ellen Williams of Johnstown and Miss Liars Ellen Williams of Johnstown were guests yesterday after three weeks at the home of Lo Williams.
Mr and Mrs J C Liord of Bond Street hosted relatives, Mrs Elizabeth Terrell left for Kendell Wisconsin to visit kin, Mr and Mrs Alfred Squires of Middle Avenue and Mr and Mrs J C Lyons and family of North Eaton made calls, afternoon visitors were at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Gris of Lorain.
In Cleveland on June 15, Mrs Anna Sarko 45 under police guard in hospital with a shoulder wound faced a murder charge in the shooting of her estranged husband Michael Coparnik 49. Police say Coparnik shot at Sarko first and she fired back killing him after a struggle in his wife’s home. Neighbors said a furious fight broke out as Coparnik threatened to harm Sarko.
Red Cross and National Guard aided victims as freakish storms struck South Park and Monrovia, killing four people and injuring forty while leaving over a hundred homeless. Food and clothing rushed to the communities and housed in storm-safe buildings. homes in Kansas suffered damage with several houses destroyed and injuries reported in the border area.
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