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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1944
Page
3
Har ly Gibbs of Ratt Bit and Gordon Wallace recoveries noted as families announce births and hospital visits. Elyria Memorial Hospital reports births to the Barr and Dillon families while parish groups and church circles hold meetings and picnics despite weather. O.M.S. Prayer Circle hears speaker on Joshua, with rosaries sought for service members and plans announced for future gatherings.
Miss Marie Rozga daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rozga of Grafton married Warren Matt Haffner US Navy son of Mr and Mrs A J Haffner of Cleveland in Immaculate Conception church Grafton on July 17. Rev Br Feron officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Florence Rozga and bridesmaid Marjorie Hatner. About 140 guests attended a reception. Haffner to depart for Great Lakes Illinois, bride to remain with parents.
Local church groups reported active events with charity drives and sewing for the Red Cross. Donations to the Army and Navy Commission were noted, plus upcoming sewing day on July 27. Youth and women’s groups discussed fall plans, mimeograph purchase, and social events.
Richard L. Schroeder aged 24 of Lorain and Virginia L. Staller aged 21 of Lorain receive licenses as clerk and on a distribution address.
Last evening at Bi. Pauls church parlors Mrs Ed Haywood entertained 18 Circle No 5 members. Mrs George Vogley led the devotional period and Mrs John Kunite ran the business session. Three boys in service were remembered with gifts from the circle. Refreshments were served on a large table with flowers. Next gathering planned by Mrs Atlee Terry in two weeks.
Tonight three gatherings unfold as Nettle Finch Webber club hosts Plense at Laver home Lake Avenue at 6 30 Royal Neighbors hold a picnic at Mrs Jennie Lentz home East Avenue 6730 and Key Workers Medina Pilgrim Fellowship meet at Second Congregational Church at 7 30.
A list of hospital discharge names and addresses is followed by a note from the Army Postal Service in Va. about the volume of mail requests from homes seeking to send packages to overseas GIs. The piece includes humorous and odd anecdotes such as a Minnesota father wanting to send a washing machine to Guadalcanal and a wife threatening dental retribution for missing mail.
A July community roundup from North Olmsted covers local picnics at the Stoke home on Kennedy Ridge, birthday party at Billy Bidwell’s on Butternut Ridge, 4 H Live Wires club activities with a wiener roast, and upcoming outings to Euclid Beach. Also noted are Red Cross bandage efforts at Cleveland and Wilson, plus Grange and Life Saving classes beginning July 26 with signups.
Residents of Novih Olindred plan a paper collection to support a found tablement at the home of Robert Kateh on North Barlet Road. July meetings are noted at North Offisted Park and Aldale. Local service members report leaves and promotions. lodge officers will be installed.
A community gathering at a Huntington residence honored a local figure with guests including Mr and Mrs Mike Morial and families from Elyria and Lorain. Attendees referenced relatives of military and civilian residents, with updates on ill individuals and several out of town connections. A bake sale is planned for Saturday July 22 at Gas Co. 1, B.S. of N Ridgeville Congregational Church.
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