Miss Jane Moody Graduates With Honors From Swarthmore
Town notes report Miss Jane Moody daughter of Dr and Mrs George Moody of Washington DC graduates with honors from Swarthmore College. She is elected to Phi Beta Kappa and will study law at Yale in 16. Also updates on Sharon Parcell Fern Bruce and Gladys Fowell as well as Elvin Fowell Cornell Phi Beta Kappa sailing toward Syracuse airship draft next year.
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Jane Moody
George Moody
Washington, D.C
Elyriais
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore
Phi Beta Kappa
Yale University
Jane
Floyd Shaw
Princeton Ave
N. M. Fitch
Columbia Ave
Dorothy Shaw
Gladys Fowell
Graffton Rd
Ithata
N. Y
Elvin
Marshall Fowell
College of Arts and Sciences
Cornell University
University of Syracuse
Cornell
Phi Beta Kap
Jan W. Fowell
Westwood
Mass
Paper and Rag Drive for Girl Scout Troop 65 in Syria Township
Girl Scout Troop No. 65 hosts a paper and rag drive on Saturday in Syria Township to raise funds and support community service projects.
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Sat
Syria Township
Girl
Elyrians Attend BPW Session in Lakewood
Elyrians Mrs Verna Peters Mrs Bria Walker Mrs Grace Nau Mrs Ruth Barker Mrs Florence K Smith Miss Gertrude Berg and Mrs Ethel Anderson attended the District 3 conference at Harding Junior High School Lakewood The program centered on B P W On Trial with a jury verdict given after a dinner The 1957 58 theme is Achieve through Action Medina hosts the next run Oct 20 The article also recalls a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Harland Cordrey with details of family and home grounds including a willow tree and a 100 year old dinner bell and plans for an open house at Wesley House
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Ohio
Ohio’ Federation of Business and Professional Women
Verna Peters
Bria Walker
Grace Nau
Ruth Barker
Florence K. ‘Smith
Gertrude Berg
Ethel Anderson
Elyria
Harding
Lakewood
Florence Conley
Lakewood Club
B.P.W
BPW
Julia Labajetta
Ohio Federation
Edythe Foote Linekar
District 3
Ran
Medina
H. L. Cordrey
J. W. Brown
Methodist Church
C. K. Cordrey
Albert
Wadsworth
Linda
Mary
Gerlach Miller Accounting
Open House Fetes Gayle Pratt and Cordreys’ Ties to Elyria
Two open house events celebrate Gayle Diane Pratt at 354 Ohio State, with many local friends attending after Baccalaureate and before commencement. The Cordrey family story follows, detailing Cordrey’s 54th high school reunion, rail career, public service in Elyria, and lifelong hobbies, while Clara Cordrey's travel tales and community roles illuminate their long friendship.
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Gayle Diane Pratt
Ohio Sta
Patricia Ann Yost Engaged To Marry Airman Neal McLoda
Patricia Ann Yost engaged to marry Airman Neal McLoda son of Mr and Mrs John McLoda Amherst. Patricia a Elyria High School 1953 graduate attends Church of the Open Door and works for General Industries. Neal McLoda Amherst High School 1952 graduate with 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg NC. No wedding date set.
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Charles Yost
Ual
Cornell Ave
Patricia Ann
Neal McLoda
John McLoda
Cleveland Ave
Amherst
Patricia
Elyria High School
Church of the Open Door
General Industries Company
Amherst High School
82Nd Airbourne Division
Fort Bragg
N. C
Richard Cebula Honored Guest At Dinner Party
Richard Cebula son of Mr and Mrs Walter Cebula was honored at a commencement party held Sunday at his home 334 North Olive St The buffet featured an open book inscribed Graduation 57 with about 30 guests from Michigan Lorain Columbia Station Oberlin and Elyria The graduate had Sunday night graduation from Elyria district Catholic High School.
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Richard Cebula
Walter Cebula
North Olive i St
Michigan
Lorain
Columbia Station
Oberlin
Elyria
Richard
Cathidlie High School
Starch Dye Trick Reduces White Streaks on Dark Cotton
A summer tip suggests tinting starch with fabric dye to prevent white streaks on dark cotton garments. The method aims to keep fabrics evenly colored and looking neat after washing or ironing.
Walter Nickel engagement announced for Lois Nickel
Mr and Mrs Walter L Nickel of North Eaton announce the betrothal of their daughter Lois Agnes to Daniel Lazor, son of Mr and Mrs John Lazor of Lakewood. Lois is a 1956 Midview High School graduate and an X ray technician trained at St Lukes Hospital Cleveland. Daniel is a Lakewood High School graduate employed in the Erie Railroad Company Cleveland office.
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Walter L. Nickel
North Eaton
Lois Agnes
Daniel Lazor
John Lazor
Richland Ave
Lakewood
Miss Nickel
Midview High School
St. Lukes Hospital
Cleveland
Lazor
Lakewood High School
Erie Railroad Company
Elyrians Attend State Democratic Women Conference in Columbus
Elyria delegates joined the Federated Democratic Women of Ohio annual spring meeting in Columbus with theme loyalty and action. Attendees from Elyria included Mrs. Join Vanea and others, plus county and Amherst and Oberlin representatives. Mayors from seven Ohio cities participated in a panel on women aiding the party, while Elyria figures heard remarks by Mrs. Richard Neuberger on political participation and youth delinquency concerns were addressed by Akron attorney Miss Mary Cacioppa.
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Federated Democratic Women of Ohio
Columbus
Elyria
Join Vanea
Lorain County
State Federation
Leo Neidhart
Democratic Women
Ben Golechen
Harry Wolf
Amherst
Amherst Club
Edwin Saylor
Oberlin
Ohio
Catherine R. Dobbs
Barberton
Richard Neuberger
Oregon
Mary Cacioppa
Akron
Mayrons
Neuberger
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Cleveland
51st Knapp Family Reunion Held In Penfield
The 51st annual Knapp reunion gathered Sunday at Penfield Society Hall with over 100 attendees from multiple states including Ohio cities Elyria Grafton West Salem Wellington Lorain Amherst Cleveland Toledo and far points Tucson Arizona and Ferndale Michigan. Lloyd Outridge presided as officers were elected Ellis Knapp Sr as president Burt Quick vice president Dale Hahn secretary treasurer and Mr and Mrs Elek as sports. Special prizes honored oldest married couple oldest man and woman youngest girl youngest boy largest family and farthest distance. Next year’s reunion set for the second Sunday in June at the same location. Ice cream and cake closed the afternoon.
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Knapp
Penfield
Burt Quick
Dale Hahn
Elek
Arthur Outridge
Dwight Page
Deborah Casper
David Huber
Robert Stanford
Tucson
Bergs celebrate 25th anniversary with Sunday open house
Mr and Mrs Walter F Berg of Oberlin Ohio mark their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at their home 337 N Olive St The Bergs have three sons Sgt Richard Berg stationed at Blytheville Air Force Base Ark Clarence a Bowling Green junior and Carl a Oberlin High School sophomore They also have one cremddaughter Lynette parents S/Sgt and Mrs Richard Berg The notice also lists a rummage sale Thursday Friday and Saturday at 337 N Olive St
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Walter F. Berg
W. Hamilton Ra
Oberlin
Bergs
Richard Berg
U. S. Air Force Base
Blytheville
Ark
Clarence
Bowling Green State University
Carl
Oberlin High School
Miss Brown Announces Attendants for Wedding
Charlene M Brown bride to be of David C Wikel set for Saturday at Berlin Heights Methodist Church. Attendants include Vi Godridge maid of honor, Mrs Robert Wikel matron of honor, bridesmaids Reta Bristol Gayle Rider, sisters Sara Wickel Dianne Brown junior bridesmaids, Christine Barr Kent flower girl. Reverends James Cary Donald Hart officiate.
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Charlene M. Brown
David C. Wikel
Berlin Heights Methodist Church
Vi Godridge
Elyria
Robert Wikel
Milan
Reta Bristol
Berlin Heights
Gayle Rider
Wellington
Sara Wickel
Dianne Brown
Christine Barr
Kent
James Cary
Donald Hart
Y-Maters Induct New Officers
Y-Maters held last evening in Holly Hall installing new officers led by Miss Nancy Dyck. Inducted were Mrs. Donald Hamilton president Mrs. Brian Nowak vice president Mrs. John Bowser secretary Mrs. Michael Bartnesk treasurer Mrs. Herman Ratings interclub council and members at large Mrs. Al Benbow Mrs. Donna Watson and Mrs. Edward Murphy. Mrs. Stanley Beetler presided and presented a dictionary and tea pots to Miss Dyck for the YWCA. Group singing followed the business meeting and the group adjourned until September.
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Holly Hall
Nancy Dyck
Donald Hamilton
Brian Nowak
John Bowser
Michael Bartnesk
Herman Ratings
Interclub Council
al Benbow
Donna Watson
Edward Murphy
Stanley Beetler
Dyck
YWCA
Dominic Leuzzi Entertains To Honor Daughter Nancy Leuzzi
Miss Nancy Leuzzi, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dominic Leuzzi, was honored at a Sunday evening party at 345 Eighth SL following her graduation from Elyria District Catholic High School. About 75 guests attended a buffet with blue and silver centerpieces. Hostesses were Mrs Margaret Gard, Mrs S F Rule and Mrs Charles Fryer. Out-of-town guests came from Pennsylvania New Mexico Michigan and Cleveland. Miss Leuzzi will attend the Cleveland Academy of Cosmeticology.
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Nancy Leuzzi
Dominic Leuzzi
Elyria District
Pennsylvania
New Mexico
Michigan
Cleveland
Leuzzi
theCleveland Academy of Cosmetology
College Couple Repeats Nuptial Vows at Amherst Church
Miss Carolyn Washka and Armin Schmidt renewed their marriage vows Sunday evening at St. Peter's Evangelical and Re formed Church in Amherst. Daisies adorned the altar along with a cascading bouquet carried by Carolyn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Washka of 354 Park Ave Amherst.
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St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Amherst
Carolyn Washka
Armin Schmidt
Carolyn
Harold Washka
Park Ave
Tso
Bridegroom and bride marry in Clarksfield ceremony
The bridegroom, son of Rev. and Mrs. John Schmidt of St Louis, wed Dorothy in Clarksfield with Rev J A Wenner assisting. Lt Keith Bischoff and attendants wore mint green frocks. Vows at 3 pm, reception at Clarksfield Community Hall, couple to reside in Columbus while attending Ohio State University.
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John Schmidt
St. Louis
J. A. Wenner
Howard Washka
June Hushour
Clarksfield
Clarence
Dorothy
Keith Bischoff
Lore Cerne Aere
Paul Bischoff
Youngstown
Joner
Sue Mebus
Mary Wash
Bischoff
Highka
Waltzand Air Force Base
New Jersey
Thej
Leroy Collier
Mult Methodist Church
Senior canteens canceled for June and July
Mrs Earl Lance, chair of the YWCA Canteen Committee, announces that the Senior High canteen, planned for Wednesdays in June and July, will be canceled and not reopen until fall. The Junior High canteen for seventh and eighth graders will run on the first and third Fridays in June and July.
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Earl Lance
YWCA
Stephen Nagy Feted At Party In Gardens
A graduation party honored Stephen Robert Nagy Sunday evening hosted by his parents at 117 Louisiana Ave. Forty three relatives attended along with Stephen’s employer and his wife Mr and Mrs KK B Crandell of Frey Ridge Golf Club as guests at the garden party.
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Stephen Robert Nagy
Stephen Nagy
Louisiana Ave
Stephen
KK. B. Crandell
Frey Ridge Golf Club
January 37 Class Holds Reunion at Elyria High School
The January 1937 graduating class, Elyria High School’s last mid year group, held a dinner in the Elk’s Marine Room with 22 of 77 members attending along with spouses. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bauer. prizes went to John Moses and others for long distance travel and family size. Dancing followed the meal with Lester Drage as chairman and a list of helpers.
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Elyria High School
Elk’s Marine Room
Ralph Bauer
John Moses
Lucille Jaque
Jo Overbook
Elk’s
Lester Drage
Betty Ann Bishop
Annabelle Kinney Davis
Maxine Garford Eldridge
Christine Sederis Walker
Nancy Heywood Taylor
Reva Taylor Keffler
Jo Whitmore Averbook
Lyle Scott
Paul Brlas
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Kingswood School
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Bloomfield Hill
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Oswego
Ore
Claude E. Blanchard
Fifth St
Jane Reinoehl
Oak St
Elywood Park
Connie Balk
Elma Gard
Vera Radca
Fern Bruce
Bond & A
Clara Monroe
Harland L. Cordrey
Ford Hill
Clara
Ordrey
Wesley House
Wisconsin
Port Ches
Gayle Pratt
Ter
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Grafton
Oberlin School of Commerce
B. and O. Railroad
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National Tube Company
Fifth Ward
First Methodist Church
John G. Whitney
King Solomon Lodge
Canada
South
Ozarks
Clara Monroe Cordrey
California
England
Chile
Plus 50 Club
The
First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Mr. Cordrey
Gayle
Sap
Elyria Highshire Glass
Prussia
Cordey
North Olmsted
Olmi War
Anders
Irs
J. W. Smith
Lucsud
Alié
John Behr
Tucson, Ariz
H. L. Cordreys
Winifred L. Fay
Patricia Ann Yost
Airman
Patricia Yost
Bobbley Twins
Dana Girls
Rick Brant
Tom Swift JR
Broad Street
Walter Nickels
Lois
Lois Agnes Nichel
Walter Bergs
Olive St
Sakery
Miss Brown
Dominic Leuzzis
Mrs
Robert Bahler
James Gatchell
Joel Klink
Barbara Murrell
Pat Helm
Robert Washka
Ohio State University
Heidelberg College
OSU
Third St
Schrader
Detroit Rd
Avon
June
Oberlin Inn
Oberlin, Ohio
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