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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1944

Page

2

Engagement Announced For Joan Ready And William Cairns

Mr and Mrs William A Reade announce the engagement of their daughter Joan Ready to Pvt William D Cairns son of Mr and Mrs A H Cairns The couple reside at 249 Denison avenue The wedding date is not yet set Cairns is a pharmacy student at Ohio State University and will finish a gunnery course in Yuma Arizona before joining a bomber squadron in the Army Reserve Corps

William A. ‘Reade Denison Deante William D. Cairns Afr A. H. Cairns Columbia Avenue Notre Dame Academy Cleveland Oberlin School of Commerce Calmna Army Reserve Corps College of Pharmacy Ohio State University Yuma Arizona

Farewell Reception For Pastor Kemp At Second Congregational

About 200 friends gathered at the Second Congregational church dining room to honor Rev. and Mrs. Kemp as they complete ten years in Medina. Guests included Medilia and Elyria associations, former members, and out-of-town friends. Kemp preached July 30 from Union City Indiana, reflecting on a decade of service, as Harold Olmstead led group singing and gifts were presented.

Mia A. B. Kemp Second Congregational Bhirth Aurual Medilia Association Elyria Miniaterial Association Kemp Second Congregational Church Union City Indiana Harold Olmstead Nina Ramser Wold Ministerial Association Medina Inernational Christian Endeavor Union Elyrian Kiwanis Club

Licensed couples and individuals listed in Lorain area

A scanned notice lists multiple couples and singles with ages and towns in Lorain County. Names include Kenneth Brill and Arlene Schon. Wille Griffin and Betty Lou Rowe. George J. Stephanchick Jr. and Frances Beribak. Wallace Gallatin and Jeanne Gibbins. Harold E Papworth and Margaret Glider. Robert L Lewis and Marguerite Hemphill. George DeVinitz and Adella Campana. Robert Kramer and Josephine Morrison.

Wille Griffin Dayton Betty Lou Rowe Columbus Street Elyria George J. Stephanchick, Jr Lorain Frances Beribak M. Lorain Wallace Gallatin Wellington U. S. Army Jeanne Gibbins Harold E. Papworth Oberlin Margaret H. Glider Robert L. Lewis Marguerite Hemphill George DeVinitz U. 8 Army Adella E. Campana Robert Kramer U. S. Navy Josephine Morrison

Personal notices and military family updates in Elyria

A stream of brief notices from Elyria covers travel departures and returns, births, leaves from the Navy and Air Force, visits by relatives, hospital recoveries, and a note on wartime clothing costs. Individuals named include Tommy Dangerfield, Homer Garford, Walter J. Kiehm, Leo J. Kiehm, Lois Binns, Miss Norma Stegman, Lamar Stilwell, Dorothy Faribault, Howard Faribault, Sam DeMaris, H. J. Schulz, the Smith family, Helen Zelenka, Norman Myers, M. J. Fortman, Elsie Wilson, Co Kathe, and the Wallhead and Doncaster families, with locations such as Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Elyria, and London Ontario. The item ends with a Britain War Office remark on clothing costs.

Tommy JI Dangerfield Auint Homer Garford Eastern Heights Boulevard Pittsburgh Camp Iss New Orleans Walter J. Kiehm Elgins Kiehm Leo J. Kiehm Fred Dostall Jack Tom Chicago John Bardon Fourth Street Bardon Summitville Ohio Lois E. Binns Drew Field Tampa Fla Norma Stegman Chase Street Binns Lamar J. Stillwell Lamar Stilwell Park Avenue Navy Dorothy Ryan Faribault Nurse Corps England Albert E. Ryan Blaine Street Howard Faribault Norman Myers W. E. Myers Kenyon Avenue Ardmore Oklahoma M. J. Fortman Amherst Hospital High Street Elsie Wilson London Ontario Mre Co Kathe Cleveland Road Keach Warden Ouvenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Witham Wallhead Rob Soa Elyria Memoral Hospital Harard Doncaster Ninth Street New York City

D A R Honors Officer At Elyria Chapter Luncheon

D A R feteed recording secretary Mrs C L Edwards at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Mark H Schueper Elyria chapter regent. Guests included officers and two others with hibiscus and red roses displayed. Plans for fall work noted and bonds reporting urged. James B Patton widow reported died. War Project Fund reached 365203 45 with blood plasma equipment donated. fund to aid future needs.

C. L. Edwards Marian J. Bassett Elyria Daughters of the American Revolution Mark H. Schueper Edwards American Red Cross D. A. R. War Project National Board

Fete Honors Mrs Gunderson at Erie Street Gathering

Mrs Gunderson recently married was feted by friends Mary Salet Loretta Salter and Marcella Downs at 17 Erie street. Buhco led the evening with games and prizes went to Sadie Ingwer for high score Jane Diederick second Nellie Bierek received consolation. Hosts served salad after the event and presented many gifts to the honoree.

Gunderson Gordon Gunderson Rose Downs Mary Salet Loretta Salter Marcella Downs Erie Street

Swimming Champs To Exhibit At Camp Kiloqua

A troupe of Mara from Clark recreation Gentes of Cleveland and other champions will present a swimming and diving exhibition at Camp Kiloqua Martlehead the Sandusky Cornél of Camp Fire Girls on Sunday July 30 at 140 p m. The lineup includes Teens Gall Langio te and sister Susan Gall state and national record holders with a cast featuring Loretta McElroy Esther Cassidy Betty Lee Summers Glenn Reed and Patricia Summers who will bring the group to the camp.

Mara Clark Recreation Gentes Cleveland Spawhlig Caip Kiloqua Martlehead Sandusky Cornél Camp Fire Fm Thia Gall Langiote Nummersus Fevorda Slater Susan Gall Loretta McElroy Esther Cassidy Cuyahoga Falls Betty Lee Summers Glenn Reed Camp Kiloqua Patricia Summers Clark Recreation Center

Methodist Youth Picnic In Lorain County At Robson's Grove

All Methodist youth of Lorain county are invited to a campfire and picnic rally at Robson's Grove near LaPorte on Monday evening July 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. The program includes recreation, worship led by Miss Phyllis Powell, a camp fire talk by Dre H Courtney on The Golden Glow, and a threen supper. attendees should bring their own diet and table service. Participants span Junior High to older adults. Donald Fortune is county president and Altha Mae Thomas secretary.

All Methodist Lorain Donald Fortune Lorain County Altha Mae Thomas

Hospital Discharges Listed With Numerous Names

A reader-provided note lists several patients and associated addresses as discharged from a local hospital. Names include Mrs Howward Sie vert, Mrs Rep ert Rieth, Mrs Halph Nuchuly, and Mrs Dhra Hunter, with various street details. The record references Davia capital and additional resort hotel connections, though exact meanings are unclear due to OCR errors.

Howward Sievert Repert Rieth Urd Avenue Halph Nuchuly Columbus Street Dhra Hunter Bell Avenur

Calendar Events and Local Reunion Notes Highlight Week

County Methodist youth campfire and picnic at Robson Grove near La Porte from 7 to 10 p.m. Victory Hall hosts Men’s Club recreational evening. Mrs Charles Opfer Sr returns home after visiting relatives in Prattsfork and Manhattan. News notes cover hospitality visits, hospital improvements, and furloughs. Cadet Calvin Wilcox and John Wilcox overseas, family trips, and local social gatherings described.

County Methodist Robson Grove la Porte Owehenet Club Victory Hall B. Pilgrims Church LA_GRANGE Charles Opter Parsons Road Charles Williams Prattsfork Opfer Albert Whitney Manhattan Montana Whitney Harold Darby Gaylord Bowerize Noya Donna Bowerize Billie Shirley Darby Judson Spicer Cit Tord Spicer Cleveland A. EB. Gray Elyria Memorial Hospital Joan Reising Jud Jackson Elyria Robert Jackson England Calvin Wilcox Akeron University Akron Theodore Camp Eva Camp Bouy Heborb Noble Nove Childrow Wevet Elnoa Ceardner Leo Frogg Marold Dumersan Byres Oman Estella Ann Athop New Arbor Hattie Adnan Bos Walter Young Ae Baptist Church Poludinsk Sat Beovy

Local Socials and Notices Highlight Club Events

The community gathers with the 500 Club hosted by Mrs. Harold Opfer where prizes go to Mrs. Ralph Sanders and others. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wick and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holliday. Regional camp meetings, church services, and Red Cross kit drives are announced with plans for August events and transportation.

E. B. Wick Pittsburgh Robert Holliday Ashtnbula Harold Opfer Ralph Sanders Alva Spiceer Catherine Younglas Ella Younglas Archer Miller E. S. Opdyke Carrie Benner Elizabeth Bunts Ivah Dean Mount Vernon Camp Crag Joyce Hanmer Barbara Jackson La-Vonne Nichols Jane Taylor Carol Fye Carol Youngblood Joan Spicer Lottie Voecker Jack Ulmschneider Bert Robbins Cleveland la Grange Irvin Benton Clarence Benton France M. Weyrick Frances Woodruff Circle No. 4 Robbins Rawson's Red Cross John Curtiss

Blood donor receives thanks from de Gaulle in Jenkintown

In Jenkintown Pennsylvania Mrs Juliette Serpentino a French war bride of 1918 has earned a place in the Red Cross Gallon Club after giving eight pints of blood to support the Free French forces. General Charles de Gaulle sent a letter of thanks praising her effort and dedication to the Free French cause. The SerpentinOs family in Paris was contacted by Red Cross headquarters to reassure them all was well. The couple regularly entertain sailors from the Free French fleet on Sundays.

DE Gaulle Jenkintown Red Cross

Telegraphic Talk Delights Elyria Kiwanians

Elyria Kiwanians heard Lee Ragsdale of Western Union discuss Telegraphically Speaking, comparing early telegrams to modern communication growth and emphasizing engineers and scientists’ role. Guests included Ralph Werner and others, with plans announced for Frank E. McCabe to discuss Mexico next meeting. Costa Rica's Las Ventanas hydro plant expands Highland power to San Jose and surrounding central plateau.

Elyria Kiwanians Lee Ragsdale Western Union Telegraph Company Mr. Ragsdale Ralph Werner Toledo O. P. Adams Meridian Conn Lee S. Day Bradentown Fla Howdla Goodrich A. M. Whidden M. BE. Whitman Charles S. Bowden Harry McHall Elyria Robert Butts Frank E. McCabe Grabler Manufaccturing Company Cleveland Mexico Costa Rica Las Ventanas San Jose

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