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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

4

Hospital Auxiliary Nurtures Service Through Friendliness

Elyria Memorial Hospital auxiliary reports strong year, crediting volunteers for patient care and community service. Director Harold Zealley commends personal touch amid growing hospital business. finances show $7181.06 in receipts with a $252 operating surplus. Members volunteer across flower, reception, cart services, and sewing, earning 100 hour pins for outstanding dedication. New baby photography project planned. cart inventory valued at $275 with $704 nine week turnover. A nine member board expands to 36. Miss Pearl Lord presents year in review.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Holly Hall Harold A. Zealley Elyria Memorial J. B. Johnson George Hoke S. D. Hiltebrant Jack Hannaford Irving Shepard Worth Fauver Ernie Esgate Howard Barbour Richard Altfeld Henry Irish Ellsworth Schneider Mark Willis Charles Cavagna Arthur. R. Hoch Norman Basinger Hoch Elyria Cart Franz Gruen G. A. Haslett Miss Pearl Arthur R Hoch Gordon L. Leach W. F. Klein Quincy Winsor Stanley Birkbeck

Elyria Member Receives OES 50 Year Pin

The Alpha Chapter No. 44 Order of Eastern Star in West Farmington honored Nellie Wright with a 50 year pin. Wright, a life member of Elyria Chapter No. 165 CBS, has belonged since 1909 and has lived in Middlefield since 1915. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Lawrence stayed with Mrs. Vera Ward in Warren, and slides of the presentation were planned for the Elyria meeting.

Arthur Taylor Howard Barbour Yesterday's Hospital Auxiliary Elyria John Gray Fred Lawrence E. C. Taylor Alpha Chapter No. 44 Order of Eastern Star West Farmington Ning Nellie Wright CBS Wright Middlefield

Reception for 150 Honors Elyria High Graduate Bill Gach

A reception at the Gach home honors William Gach of the 1954 Elyria High School graduating class. About 150 guests from Shadyside Ohio McMechen West Virginia New York City Lorain Amherst and Elyria attended. Gach, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Gach, departs tomorrow with the Lorain Marine Corps Reserves for two weeks of training at Parris Island South Carolina. The party featured a yellow rose decorated buffet and a cake reading Congratulations Bill.

Wiliam Gach Stephen Gach Ohio St Elyria High School Lorrain Marine Corps Reserves Parris Island S.C Shadyside Ohio McMechen W. Va New York City Lorain Amherst Elyria Bill Gach

Cousins Patricia Richards and Joseph Buga Jr Honored at Open House

About 300 relatives guests and classmates attended an open house at Patricia Richards and Joseph Buga Jr home after Elyria High School commencement. Hosts were the mothers of the graduates. Out of town friends came from Lorain Wellington and LaGrange. The two received many gifts.

Patricia Richards Joseph Buga, Jr Elyria High School Monroe St Miss Richards Dwight Richards Buga Joseph Buga Dewey Ave Lorain Wellington LaGrange

Augustine Bunzl Nuptials Read In Rye N Y

Miss Lucy Bunzl daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter G Bunzl of Rye New York married Wilson Robert Augustine son of Mr and Mrs W R Augustine of Plymouth Michigan in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the bride's Rye home The groom a Swarthmore College graduate was born in Elyria Ohio

Lucy Bunzl Walter G. Bunzl Greenhaven Ind Rye N. Y Wilson Robert .Augustine W. R. Augustine Elizabeth Faxon Plymouth Michigan Swarthmore College Elyria

Methodist Women To Visit Berea Home

Members of the W.S.C.S. of the First Methodist Church will go to Berea Tuesday for a 12 30 luncheon and tour of the Children's Home. Those who wish transportation and luncheon reservations have been asked to call Mrs. Russell Peterson 205 Denison Ave on or before Saturday.

W.S.C.S First Methodist Church Berea Russell Peterson Denison Ave

Beatrice Smith Honors Graduate Party Held by Lysaghts

Beatrice Smith a Elyria District Catholic High School graduate was feted at a party hosted by Mrs Richard Lysaght in Garford Avenue recreation room. Twenty two guests enjoyed charades dancing and a decorated graduation cake honoring Miss Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of 1238 South Prospect Street.

Elyria District Catholic High School Beatrice Smith Richard Lysaght Lysaght Garford Ave Evenue Acil Miss Smith Is Mrs Fred Smith South Prospect St

Bethel Shrine Honors Fathers at No. 24 Meeting

Bethel Shrine No. 24 met in IOOF hall last evening to honor fathers with gifts and a welcome. April to June birthdays received recognition from Vera Goodell. Events noted include a Shrine luncheon at Holly Hall, an auxiliary kid party at Janet Gilder’s home, and a June 19 picnic at Oberlin roadside park for members’ children and grandchildren.

Bethel Shrine No. 24 Ioof Hall Vera Goodell Gertrude Berndt Holly Hall Ruth Troup Janet Gilder Oberlin Rd Oberlin Ruth Schroeder Kathryn Pontius Clara Armstrong Fridda Latimer

Rummage Sale at 239 Lexington Ave This Week

Community rummage sale announced for Thursday Friday and Saturday at 239 Lexington Avenue. Proceeds support local programs and neighborhood improvement efforts.

Lexington Ave

Miss Janie Plas celebrates graduation with family at Elyria Catholic

Mrs Albert Solet hosted 45 relatives and friends Sunday night at 413 Earl Court for the graduation of her sister Miss Janie Plas from Elyria District Catholic High School. A rummage sale is listed for Thursday to Saturday at 138 Morgan Street.

Miss Plas Albert Solet Earl Ct Janie Plas Elyria

Mothers Club Elects Trustee At April Birthday Dinner

The U S Air Force Mothers Club honored members with April, May and June birthdays at a dinner before the regular Elyria Woman's Club meeting. Mrs Leo Smith presided in absence of the commander. 18 month trustee Mrs F C Bartlett was installed. Sunshine chairwoman reported flowers and cards sent to the sick and Castle family. Picnic planned for July 14 at 12 30 p m at Mrs Oliver Morey's home.

U.S. Air Force Mothers Club Elyria Woman's Club F. C. Bartlett Thomas Marsh Sunshine James Stephens Robert D. Castle Oliver Morey Saxon Place

Silent Bake Sale Announced At Dames Of Malta Meeting

Future events highlighted include a Silent Bake Sale announced by Mrs H Childs. Queen Esther Rose Vicha opened the meeting with Sister Ruth assisting. Protectors Assembly Tuesday, strawberry festival and card party Tuesday at eight in Cleveland WOW hall. Picnic set for August 20 at Euclid Beach Park. Protectors Night planned for June 23 in formal attire with white formals for officers. Cards, social hour, luncheon, buffet supper and informal entertainment followed. Rummage Sale at 211 Park Ave Saturday 8 to 1. Strawberry Ice Cream Festival at St Jude's Church Sunday 13th 5 to 9 PM. Everybody welcome.

Dames of Malta Ways and Means H. Childs Esther Rose Vicha Ruth Protectors Protectors Assembly Cleveland Wow Hall Dennison Ave Euclid Beach Park

Wall Cleaning Service Ad by Pogan Wall-O-Matic Co

The Pogan Wall-O-Matic Co advertises wall cleaning for commercial and domestic spaces with a free estimate and a contact phone number 41 823 for service inquiries.

Pogan Wall-O-Matic Co

Mancy Scott Engaged To David Murray USN On Graduation Night

Miss Nancy Scott announces engagement to David Murray USN on graduation night. Parents Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, 113 Monroe St, present. No wedding date yet. Scott graduated Elyria High School Wednesday. active in Y Teens and United Presbyterian Church. Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forseth of Pasadena Ave, Norfolk Navy base, attended Elyria High and has served two years in the Navy.

Nancy Scott David Murray James Scott Monroe St Scott Elyria High School United Presbyterian Church Murray Edward L. Forseth Pasadena Ave Norfolk U. S. Navy Miss Scott Navy

Magyar Womens Circles Announce Contributions At Quarterly Meeting

Five Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church circles voted 1000 dollars to the debt reduction fund at the summer quarterly meeting held Wednesday at the church parlors. Circle No. 5 gave 100 dollars to the general fund and over 200 dollars was sent to the Orphans Home at Ligonier Pa. Rev L G Novak led devotions. reports were read by Mrs Julius Varga and Mrs John Takacs, with Mrs Joseph Varga chairing. Upcoming events include a picnic June 27 at El Rey Grotto Park, Fathers-Sons banquet June 20, and Vacation Bible School starting June 21. Mrs Novak and Zoltan Olah attended as guests. Circle No 1 hosted the social hour.

Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church Circle No. 5 Ligonier L. G. Novak Julius Varga John Takacs Joseph Varga el Rey Grotto Park Fathers-Sons Daily Vacation Bible School Novak Zoltan Olah Circle No. 1

Starlets Host Dance for Veterans at Crile Hospital

In Crile Veterans Hospital neuro psychiatric ward a Starlets party for veterans was sponsored by Elyria Red Cross Canteen Service Wednesday. The event featured homemade cookies fruit punch and floral decor by Mrs. Kenneth Botamer. Music by the Barlow orchestra from Cleveland accompanied guests, with hostesses from Cleveland area groups.

Crile Veterans Hospital Elyria Red Cross Kenneth Botamer Barlow Orchestra of Cleveland J. B. Husbands W. G. Warriner

Prizes Are Bouquets At Rebekah Club Meeting

Rebekah Social Club met with Margaret Cotter at 234 Washington Ave. Thirteen members attended with Alice Jones presiding. Each member took home a dresser scarf for the IOOF hall as prizes. Dessert was served by the hostess with Geraldine Sandrock and Jean Christy assisting. The next meeting is July 8 at Iva Marsh on Russia Rd. Also listed are a rummage sale at 486 W 8th St and a strawberry ice cream festival at Ridgeville Congregational Church on Saturday at 6 30 P M.

Rebekah Social Club Margaret Cotter Washington Ave Alice Jones 8Th St

Shirley Densmore and Dale Bally Engaged to Wed

The engagement of Miss Shirley Ann Densmore daughter of Mr. and Mrs William H Simpson 405 Oberlin Rd and Dale Herman Bally son of Mr. and Mrs H S Bally 157 Dilworth St is announced Miss Densmore is finishing her junior year at Elyria High School and Mr Bally graduated Wednesday evening He will be associated with his father in business No wedding date has been set.

Shirley Ann Densmore William H. Simpson Oberlin Rd Dale Herman Bally H. S. Bally Dilworth St Miss Densmore Elyria High School Bally

Elyria High graduate Mary Grace Traill honored at open house

Mr and Mrs Joseph Traill of 103 Cambridge Ct hosted about 50 guests including out-of-town relatives for daughter Mary Grace Traill's Elyria High School graduation open house. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Brown and Maggie Brown of Wilmerding Pa.

Joseph Traill Cambridge Ct Mary Grace Elyria High School George Brown Miss Traill Maggie Brown Wilmerding Irene Frye Grace Novak Nell Ames

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women’s Activities Thelma Finlay N. A. Shives Lord Max Suppes H. A. Shives C. D. Gull Alan Smythe Scott Gillmore H.A. Shives Harry Calvert Fred Klein Arthur Hoch Andrew Smith EHS Ely School Rye, N. Y Heinz ITF CTA HacHlvye EDCH Bethel Shrine the Wishbone Florence Walter Reinhard Thurs Morgan St Mothers Club Park Ave St. Jude's Church Mancy Scott David Murray Usn Magyar Womens Circles Ridgevillee Congregational Church Broad Street Capitol Theatre Shirley Densmore Dale Bally United Polish Club Capitol Victor Mature Piper Laurie Technicolor Rivoli Barbara Stanwyck George Sanders
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