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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
6
The Rosette Cotillion will be held Friday evening June 25 at Spring Valley. Business and professional girls from the YWCA organize the event as summer reunions bring Blok young people home from college for a brief recess to renew old friendships.
From Rome, Italy, Margery Ward daughter of Zona Ward Elyria and Warren Haill McKenney of Chicago and Orlando, Florida wed May 6 at Villa Colonna in Rome Per Protestant Episcopal rites led by Rev H L Dugains. Ward was given in marriage by Col Alpert Russell. The couple and ceremonies described with floral and dress details.
Miss Jeanne Elbert honored as peonies adorned John Harmon street scene. Guests received gifts after a tea and a Turkish coffee course, hosted by the hostess. Loren, Cleveland, Sheffield attended. Miss Elbert will become Mrs. Paul Scholtz on Wednesday June 23. Mrs Harry Demos of Maddock entertained 16 members of the Neon group of the First Christian church yesterday afternoon. Herman Dull presided at the meeting. devotional theme Revelations 3: “The Light of the World” was shared. Refreshments were served by Mrs Demos, assisted by Mrs Guy Blackwell and Mrs Lavona Jutton. Mrs Richard King will host a tureen picnic luncheon on July 15 at 12:30. Sale items include damask drapes, a mouton coat, maple breakfast table, a 9x12 rug, clothing, glassware, and antiques. sale starts Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday at 311 Fifth St.
Balboa guest Mr and Mrs R C Hackett and daughter Martha Lucille arrive to visit Mrs Hackett and daughter Vivian. The Vinsons leave for San Antonio after attending Paleo Wilson and Weber Hamula weddings. Births announced include a son to Alfred Jabbausch and a son to George Mansfield and a daughter to Harry Rogers. A bridal party from Laker Siemion wedding attended a party. two Daughters of Scotland members honored. Miss Nina Burnet to wed July 10. Mrs May Moore to three months vacation in Ireland and Scotland.
The Pentagon club held its annual dinner at the Wisa bone yesterday with a theme Inter National Good Will. Mrs. Ralph Yost led devotions and Mrs. Owen Gleason presided over the business meeting. New officers were installed: president Mrs. Robson, vice president Dana Fox, secretary Paul DeLloyd, treasurer Benjamin Madara, and members at large Mrs. William Thomas and Mrs. Russell Wetzel. The group announced committees for the coming year and welcomed two new members Mrs. Russe Peterson and Mrs. Howard Holcomb.
A discharge list names several patients and addresses including Mrs Charles Mecera R D 3 Mrs Clyde Horror 1001 Lake Avenue Mrs Er nest Walker Grafton Mrs Lawrence Noble 209 Fast Fifteenth Street James Green 12 West Avenue Mrs Gabor Imre 501 Furnace Street The note ends with a folktale line about Odin creating woman from elm wood.
Lorain County groups hosted a get acquainted party for six girls traveling to Girls State in Columbus. Names include Grace Mallorca Elyria Jane Houghton Oberlin Lois Buser Amherst Joan Pakos Lorain Pat Hammond Avon Lake and Nola Arndt Wellington. The event featured a talk by Patricia Radican and honors for hostesses and organizers. Community groups also held a luncheon drive for infant and children clothing for Rome and announced plans for an August picnic and a future convention delegation.
A rummage sale is set for Friday June 19 at 1321 East Ave starting at 8 p.m. Proceeds support local community programs and volunteers invite residents to donate items for sale.
Edith Hastings Auxiliary hosts a rummage sale on June 19 at Victory Hall located at 108 Middle Avenue. Proceeds support the auxiliary’s community programs and services.
First Methodist King s Daughters hold a picnic supper tonight with Mrs T C Whitmore and Mrs L O Tentz at 224 Hawthorne Street attendees bring a covered dish and table service C E S holds final meeting honoring June and July birthdays Royal Neighbors of America meet in K of P hall Elyria Camera club gathers at Y M C A members bring a favorite print
A large two day rummage sale runs Friday and Saturday at 201 FE 13th Street. Readily available items include dishes antiques good dresses all sizes a 700d evening coat size 12 and a Philco radio.
In Grafton on June 16 Mary Louise Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs George Edwards became the bride of Richard F Gill son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gill of Wellington in the Grafton Methodist church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Harold Willman before an altar with palms and two branch candelabra. A 250 guest reception followed at the bride's home yard with a three tier cake and rose arbor. The couple will honeymoon in New York State and Canada.
A note lists a pickup location for clock service at 615 East Ave with phone 6634. It indicates arranging collection or drop-off for maintenance or repair. No other details provided.
Rummage sale at 231 Erie features clothing and miscellaneous items while 430 Lodi hosts a sale with clothing ready for browsing dishes cooking utensils and more offerings on Saturday.
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