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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1947
Page
6
The Elyria YWCA held its Annual Evaluation dinner where members split into groups with ribbons for girls and neckties for the boys. Amid decor updates and a review of the revised constitution two amendments were approved, including election timing and a quorum rule.
Miss Helen Novak and Albert C Vietzen Jr exchanged marriage vows in a double ring ceremony at the bridegroom’s home on Third street. Rev Ernst Irion officiated. The bride wore turquoise milk silk with a planted iris and rippled peplum, black lace hat and white lace gloves. Attendant Olga Kolb wore lugiane brown. Milan A Bendik was the best man. A reception followed for close family. After June 15 the couple will reside at 1021 Foster avenue. The bride is employed at Colson Corporation. the groom served 30 months in the Marine Corps and works for Sudro Curtis Funeral Home.
The wedding of Miss Catherine Smallwood and Douglas Gibbens took place Monday evening in Wooster Ohio with Rev R S officiating. Attendants included Jessie Baptist and relatives. reception featured a gardenia corsage for the bride and sweetpea decor. A future ceremony for Miss Wink is noted with a June 6 date.
Read as a garbled discharge log listing names Mary Lewise man AY West River Street S min Prefer Norty Olmsted and Fionegay. 424 Leds Jeanette Mills 03 Fast Arise Street Mrs Pawhte Scheveder 117 Marselles Avenue Charles Miller 320 Ninth Street. Mra Less Sorte baby ROD 1 Michael Owsles Wellington.
Readers note a flurry of family graduations and social visits as Elyria residents attend ceremonies at Oberlin College Wheaton College and local schools. Mentions include Miss Mint Wagner receiving philosophy degree at University of Detroit, sisters Mary and Sarah Cushing returning home or graduating, and several Elyria families traveling to Columbus Newark and Detroit for commencements and relatives’ visits.
Mary Louse Krueck plans to marry Fred Wilkins on June 14 at Amimantel Featteleal church Lorain. The bride elect, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Senyerder, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dann Wilkins of Grafton, will have Rev. William H. Herkier perform the ceremony. Guests and family will attend a dinner following the service at the Albert Pandy home, with both families celebrating a planned union and church celebration.
The General Council of First Christian Church Women held an officer installation last evening. Officers include Mrs. BL Alexander president, Mrs. Don Mellroy first vice president, Mrs. John Eikenberry second vice president, Miss Joyce Meredith recording secretary, Miss Charlotte Fox corresponding secretary, Miss Marguerite Edwards treasurer. Recreation of service featured readings, memorials, cheer reports, and a piano performance by Frederek Afar. hostesses served refreshments in the parish hall and a later business session planned next meeting at a church in a nearby town.
Nek Clas with Mrs Ped Maline away at South Amhersi Elytia high school Alumni adds elation holds 6 annual reunion. Ellis Ball roan Christian Youth Fellowship and Merritt Powell's Ctdae of First Methodist Church have Spring banquet at church at 6 30 p m. Order of Eastern Star meets. Royal Neighbors of America meet in KR of PL Hail.
Teachers and Ely Elementary staff gathered in the auditorium for a long-table canteen dinner hosted by the Ely PTA board. Fourteen teachers and fifteen board members attended. gifts and expressions of thanks were offered to retiring and reassigned staff, including Miss Harriet Hubbard and Miss Hedrick, as plans for future roles were noted.
Senior Y Teens honored at a farewell breakfast on the YWCA lawn Thursday morning. Juniors hosted and thanked the seniors for service to YWCA and school, gifts presented, and a prophecy read for 1957. Contributions to charitable funds noted and plans for future events announced.
The Demotechie Women's Club met at the Bigtidl Women’s Club with Mrs. ted presiding. Plans were laid for the club’s silver anniversary celebration on October 6. Edward Crotley of Cleveland spoke, Catherine McCarvel gave Spring Convention highlights, and a social hour followed. Members served by Crayce Geisel and helpers. Next meeting set for July 3. Also noted was Major Woodworth Camp and Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans meeting at Odd Fellows hall.
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