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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1955

Page

6

Engagement of Charlotte Taylor to Pvt Charles Smith

Mr and Mrs Ralph E Thomas announce the engagement of their daughter Charlotte Taylor to Pvt Charles Wallace Smith son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith No wedding date set The couple shared the betrothal news as Smith finishes basic training at Camp Chaffee Ark Taylor an Elyria High School senior works part time at the Clear Silk Shop and plays piano for the Lions Club Smith a Elyria High School graduate will report to Fort Leonard Wood Mo after his Elyria visit

Ralph E. Thomas Bell Ave Charlotte Taylor Charles Wallace Smith Lawrence Smith West Griswold Rd Camp Chaffee Ark Smyth U. S. Army Elyna High School Taylor Clear Sylk Lions Club Elyria High School Leonard Wood Elyria

Catholic Daughters Install New Elyria Court Officers

Catholic Daughters of America Court Elyria Na 364 installed new officers led by Grand Regent Louise Foreman and Vice Regent Agnes McDonnell with Kathryn Mahar as prophetess and Dorothy Smith as monitor. Other officers include Leona Rothgery treasurer and Mary Finegan historian, with a long list of committee chairmen and members announced amid July August meeting plans and a bridal shower at 159 Roosevelt Ave.

Cecelia Plewacki Clara Neering Cleveland Elyria Na Catholic Daughters of America Louise Foreman Agnes McDonnell Kathryn Mahar Dorothy Smith Monitor Leona Rothgery Helen Donovan Mary Finegan Caroline Ross Josephine Larkin Thelma Snyder Mary McDonough Lucille Yunker L. Foreman Frances Elbert Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Phyliss Lang Civil Defense Mary Sim Catholic Rural Life Marjorie Goldcamp

YWCA Club Installs Officers at Luncheon

The Two O'Clock Club held a tureen luncheon with 23 members and three guests at Mrs. M. F. Elliott's Park Ave home. Edna Albrecht and others hosted. YWCA executive director Helen Mulholland installed officers including Mrs. Waller Botamer as president and Mrs. Ralph Edwards as treasurer. New chairmen were named for ways and means, program, chaplain, sunshine, scrap book, room chair, and Inter-Club Council rep, with games to follow and a September picnic planned at Nina Edges' home.

M. F. Elliott Park Ave Edna Albrecht Agnes Belden Bernice Johnson Lillian Elliott Helen Mulholland Y.W.C.A Waller Botamer Nina Edges

Dames Of Malta Special Session Notes Reviewed

Dames of Malta met at 1.0. O.F. Hall with Queer Esther Lillian McClintock presiding assisted by Sister Ruth Beatrice Scarborough. Harriett Childs and Ida Greer were introduced and honored. Notes from the June 4 Motel Statler Cleveland session were reviewed and memorial services held for deceased members. A rummage sale is planned for June 17 at the YWCA residence basement.

Dames of Malta O.F. Hall Esther Lillian McClintock Ruth Beatrice Scarbrough Harriett Childs Ida Greer Motel Statler Cleveland Y.W Hazel Greher Lady Marie Harms Ann Robmer Bea Scarbrough Amherst St. Joseph School

AAUW Folk Fair serves international foods at Holly Hall

The AAUW Folk Fair at Holly Hall offers Bousklava pastry Turkish coffee stuffed cabbage Hungarian pastries and other national dishes from Greek Polish Yankee and Jewish menus. Proceeds support scholarships with chefs and hosts from many communities guiding meals and booths. A variety of crafts and a UN pavilion plus entertainment run from 5 30 to 9 30 p m with master of ceremonies Nelson Beller.

Kata Pappas Peggy Diodorou Nick Pappas Elyria Holly Hall Bob Young Carol Banik Roselie Mihalis Peggy Ballas International Ballet Elyria Aauw Thomas Chase Sam Mihalis Louis Novak Laurene Novak Dominic di Luciano Angela di Luciano Larry Hyman Mary Mayher Pauline Kaminsta Lucille Wysznski Beniskinin Carl Eady Edna Moore J P. Henderson Geraldine Smith Ralph Tibball Alec Hildebrand Mark Willis Wesley Suhr Hubbard Nelson Beller Boller Milhalis

Ely family returns from Florida and local notices

Mr and Mrs Arthur Ely of 544 Washington Blvd have come home after five and a half months in Ft Lauderdale. Don Ford, son of Mr and Mrs H L Ford of 139 Farlawn Ave, is in Room 400 at Elyria Memorial Hospital and may receive visitors after an injury on Saturday evening. Mrs Frank Zaleski of 379 Oberlin Rad hosts an open house 2 to 6 PM Sunday for her sons Robert and Gerald who were graduates of Elyria High School Wednesday. Mrs Albert Janosik of 220 West River St will be admitted to Elyria Memorial Hospital tomorrow for observation and surgery and may receive visitors.

Arthur Ely Washington Blvd Ft. Lauderdale Fla Elys Don Ford H. L. Ford Farlawn Ave Elyria Memorial Hospital Mr. Ford Frank Zaleski Oberlin. Rad Robert Gerald Elyria High School Zaleski Albert Janosik West River St

Jefferson Kindergarten Graduation Highlights Pageant of Songs

Jefferson School kindergarten students held a graduation program for their mothers featuring songs and poems. Girls wore light blue, performed a Chinese dance, and the boys acted in the ballad Davy Crockett. Diplomas were given by Mrs Joyce Selmon, with gifts and corsages for teachers and room mothers.

Jefferson School Davy Crockett Joyce Selmon Nina Kuba Jerry Selmon Kuba Kleekota Barbara Kleckota

Classmates Honored At Lawn Party For Elyria Grads

A large yard party at the home of C R Woodings honored three Elyria High School graduates Jo Ann Schroader Terry Woodings and David Rostkoski who have been classmates since first grade The event featured gifts from relatives and teachers and noted future plans including Jo Ann to study X ray and lab tech at Midwestern College Terry to Bowling Green for instrumental music and David to Oberlin Conservatory of Music The hosts included the graduates mothers and other friends with a long lunch and a decorative cake spelling Congratulations Jo Ann Terry David.

C. R. Woodings Lake Ave Elyria High School Jo Ann Schroader David Rostkoski Terry Woodings Jo Ann Terry Bowling Green State University David Oberlin Conservatory of Music Ziegfried Rostkoski LeRoy Schroeder Dennis Balazi William A. Garthe Amherst Donna Lou Ann American Board of X-Ray Technicians Elyria Memorial Hospital Cleveland

Merri-Ettes Meet at Elyria Home in Pinochle Night

Members of the Merri-Ettes Club gathered at Mrs. John Koviak’s home on Third Street for an evening of pinochle with prizes awarded to Mrs. Louis Birkling, Mrs. Merlin Butler, Mrs. Frank Radachi, and Mrs. Dick Gula who also received a special honor. A baby gift was given to Mrs. Ralph Capasso followed by luncheon. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. June 23 at Mrs. Joe Otten’s home on Furnace Street.

Philip Lichtessen Roosevelt Ave Harriet Wilson Robert Morse Miss Wilson Furnace Street Merri-Ettes’ Club John Koviak Third St Louis Birkling Merlin Butler Frank Radachi Dick Gula Ralph Capasso Joe Otten Furnace St

Hospital births and discharges in area week report

June arrivals include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Joseph Feher 127 West River St a daughter for Mr and Mrs Paul Weisbrod 511 Garford Ave a son for Mr and Mrs Robert Hogan 313 Ninth St a son for Mr and Mrs Charles McCracken North Olmsted a son for Mr and Mrs Roy Pettit 500 West Third St Discharges list multiple residents including Mrs Pearl Beedle 408 Tenth St Ernest Bridgett 211 Foster Ave Mrs Gordon E Carmel Grafton Mrs Kathryn Crayton LaGrange Mrs Donald Fox and son Fourth St James Gentry Grafton Bernard Gidick 288 Roosevelt Ave Mrs Peter Greer 20 Roosevelt Ave Jack Haddix 158 Edgewood Dr Mrs Katherine Hartman 47 Prospect Ave Orval Hughes 119 Dilworth Ave Mrs Manly Hurlbut 680 Oberha Rd Mrs Willie Jones 1827 West River St Mrs Rex Kealey and son Grafton Charles Nagy Jr R D No 2 Mrs Willie Paxton Clyde Mrs Henry Shaw 258 Harrison Ave Mrs Harold Shedron and son 1102 Gardner Ave Mrs Charles Smith and son 643 Cornell Ave Mrs Edison Thompson 355 Kenyon Ave Mrs Roger Wood 602 Oberlin Rd and John Wysogorski 119 Fairlawn Ave Rummage Sale 243 Columbus Street Open house at Camp Iss–See–Kes Sunday June 12 1 to 5 pm See the most beautiful Camp in Northern Ohio

Pearl Beedle Tenth St Ernest Bridgett Foster Ave Gordon E. Carmel Grafton Kathryn Crayton LaGrance Donald Fox and Son Fourth St. James Gentry Bernard Gidick Roosevelt Ave Peter Greer Jack Haddix Edgewood Katherine Hartman Prospect Orval Hughes Dilworth Ave Manly Hurlbut Oberha Willie Jones West River St Rex Kealey Charles Nagy Jr R. D Willie Paxton Clyde Henry Shaw Harrison Ave Harold Shedron John Wysogorski Fairlawn Ave Columbus Street Camp Iss-See- Kes Camp Uy Northern Ohio

Veterans' Daughters Present Flag to Church

Miss Helen Croniam hosted Daughters of Union Veterans at a luncheon by Mary A. Chandler Tent 122 on Princeton Ave. The group planned presenting a flag to the Church of God for its new location. Mae Russell attends the Cleveland convention June 22 as delegate with Florence Holcombe as alternate. The group meets again July 13 at Mae Russell's home, 408 Park Ave.

Helen Croniam Daughters of Union Veterans Mary A. Chandler Princeton Ave Church of God Mae Russell Cleveland Florence Holcombe Park Ave

Nurses Alumnae Plan Homecoming Reunions Dinner

The M B Johnson School of Nursing Alumnae Association of Elyria Memorial Hospital hosts a two to four tea at Nurses Home, 4-5:30 class reunions, then 6:30 dinner at Spring Valley Country Club. Honored guests include Miss Sue McCracken and Lota Lorrimer. General chairman is Miss Mary R Locke.

M. B. Johnson School of Nursing Alummnae Association Elyria Memorial Hospital Nurses Home Spring Valley Country Club Maggie Mason Harold Zealley Frank Kelling Ethel Agate Sue McCracken Lota Lorrimer Ohio State Nurses Assn James Hewitt Margaret Krapp Zealley Gardner Feeley Feeley James Ashcom Hazel West Norah Abbe Jesse Penberthy Penberthy Mary R. Locke Ruth Hutchins Betty Thome Cora Demaline Florence Long Alice Klinect Vivian Twk Thelma Meschke

Elyrians Elect Gardner At WBA State Convention

Mrs Leona Gardner former Elyria unit president was chosen as state junior supervisor at the WBA June convention in Dayton Donors from Elyria Miss Hazel Gibson Mrs Helena Arias Mrs Emma Conger Mrs Jean Rasbach Mrs Ethel Court and Mrs Flora Lively attended the gathering with about 290 members at a Dayton Biltmore Hotel banquet Special guest was Mrs Dorothy Needham supreme secretary of Port Huron Mich The next state convention is set for Toledo in May.

Leona Gardner Elyria Woman’s Benefit Association Dayton Hazel Gibson Helena Arias Emma Conger Jean Rasbach Ethel Court Flora Lively Dayton Biltmore Dorothy Needham Port Huron Mich Toledo

Post Auxiliary To Have Sale Dinner In June

Members of VFW Post 1079 Auxiliary met to plan events including a June 24 25 rummage sale at the Post Home and a June 21 birthday tureen dinner. Junior Unit officer installation is set for June 17. A Ninth District Conference report was given, and a spaghetti dinner followed the meeting.

VFW Post No. 1079 Kay Whidden Jean Linden Post Ethel Petruza Port Clinton Georgette Krugman Marguerite Sperry Playground Kearney Elizabeth Gibbs relQberlin United Polish Club Hostile Ave Pital Auwhory PTA

Air Force Mothers Club Hosts April May Birthdays Dinner

Air Force Mothers Club held a buffet dinner at Montieth Hall honoring members with April and May birthdays. About 35 attended. gifts were given to birthday guests. Mrs. Fred Momsen opened the meeting, prayer by Mrs. Lyle Reisinger, a memorial for Mrs. Carl Kemp, and installation of 18 month trustee Mrs. W. J. Taylor. Sunshine report noted flowers and cards sent to members and relatives. A picnic is planned for July 13 at 424 West Eighth Street.

Asic Montieth Hall U. S. Air Force Mothers Club Fred Momsen Lyle Reisinger Carl Kemp W. J. Taylor James Stephens Sunshine C. D. Garries Walter Roosevelt Michael Chechuck Glenn Reisinger Alva Smith M. E. O'Dell H. C. Gibbs D. H. Bates H. R. Boggs G. 5. Green Anthony Jezewski John Sullivan Lea Smith West Eighth St

Altar Society Lawn Festival Sponsored by St Jude

Members of the St Jude Altar and Rosary Society will sponsor a Strawberry Festival on the parish lawn Sunday from 3 to 7 pm with ice cream strawberries and baked goods. Children’s entertainment includes a fish pond booth and tickets may be bought at the door. rain plan moves to the church hall.

St. Jude Altar and Rosary Society Jack Walton C. L. Nicklay L. R. Boyson William O'Neil John Krupelak

Scotland Daughters Review 18 Years Past Presidents Meet

Daughters of Scotland held a reunion at Mrs. Henry Wallace's Foster Ave home. Lou Bonzo opened, William McCully read scripture, and members recalled 18 years since organizing in November 1937. Special award won by Mrs. John Stobo. prizes to Mrs. McCully, Mrs. Robert McKelvie, and Mrs. Bonzo. Receptions featured a Scottish-themed roses table. no meetings in July or August.

Daughters of Scotland Hame Henry Wallace Foster Ave Lou Bonzo William McCully Wallace John Stobo McCully Robert McKelvie Bonzo

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Charles Smith Chariotia Taylor Thelma Finlay Fannie Young Hilma Seward Mae Blitch Mary Koviak Gertrude Wirsham Frances Walters Irene Sabotka Theresa Wisnnski World Missions Maxine Smith War Relief For Peace Margaret Reicllin Gertrude Wirscham St. Mary's Hall Ywca Club Julita Brosky Mss Pappas United States Diodorou Thebes Greece Chronicle-Telegram Aauw Folk Fair Julia Kokan Roscoe Godby Elba Torres Juhita Brosky Marguerita Mihalis Rosalee Mihalis Mike Karas Dora Pappas Alexandra Miko Judy Wyszynski Kimberly Ballas Dorothy Gymot Jerry Pondy Johnny Kokai Jimmy Tsokai Carol Bamk Nancy Briton Dorothy Baksa Charlotte Figula American Square Eleanore Kaminski Sophia Lambie Charlotte Mayher Sally Skok Mary Ann Antkoviak Mary Ann Pluta Sylvia Kaszubinski Mary Janowicz Samiotisa Samos Jefferson Elyria Memorial Recreational Park Ashland Double Four Dustie Jones Monroe St Betty Six Rose Richards Mrs. Six Janet Saville Lucille Sich Phyllis LaRue Marsellies Ave Joseph Feher Paul Weisbrod Garford Ave Anthony Jarven North Ridgeville Robert Hogan Ninth St Charles McCracken North Olmsted Roy Pettit West Third St Burke Cleveland Sr Veterans’ Daughters WBA Air Force Altar Society Scotland Daughters Review Elyria Transit CO Elyria Council OF Churches Pilgrim Washington Ave South End THE Sien Onsus
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