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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1951
Page
10
A brief Grafton area item reports activity on a church kitchen project at the Methodist church. Community members from both genders participated in painting and furnishing after a meeting adjourned, highlighting local church work and shared recreation.
GRAFTON The Greatiers class hosts an ice cream social on the church lawn Friday evening July 20. The Baker’s Dozen Pinochle club met at Mrs Jeanne Rothgery s with high score going to Etta Mae Nesbett and travelling prize to Mary Lou Wolfe. The group planned a gasbord for Stow on August 2 and hosted a dessert for eight members and four guests. Families and friends gathered for picnics, dinners, and updates on Farm Bureau Council 7 with topics Let Freedom Ring and Home Front Problems.
St Francis Xavier Mission Circle No 22 met at Alice Knechtges home with Mrs Louise Easly guest speaker sharing circle activities and a letter from Fiji missioner Father Fahey. Immaculate Conception Altar and Rosary Society held July meeting on parish veranda with reports and plans for vanilla sales to fund coffee urns. Parish picnic set for Labor Day at Hedges LaPorte. October garment demonstration open to all. Nearby social notes include Renwells Reunion in Plymouth and travels of Fay Strickland and family visiting East Cleveland.
BELDEN Ralph Gross was injured at home last Wednesday evening when his hand was caught in a tractor pulley belt. He was hospitalized and part of his right third finger was amputated. 4 H clubs meet in Grafford with project work and upcoming sessions noted.
Belden notes show a surprise bridal shower for Betty Wentland hosted by Jackie Hazlett and Mari lyn Dent with fifteen friends including Carol Reynolds and Muriel Beane. Gifts were exchanged, refreshments served, and plans noted for her July 21 church ceremony with Bob Flickinger. A second gathering hosted by Phyllis and LaDonna Summers followed, with 25 friends attending and a carnival outing in Eaton afterward.
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