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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1954
Page
2
Elyria Ohio June 18 1954 brief items from the Chronicle Telegram report local notes, small notices, and community updates including public announcements and happenings around Elyria and nearby areas.
The 1954-55 LWV Elyria year opens with President Mrs Jabame Nt s Mee nee ae wee na haes announcing the board appointments. Eleanor Goldstein is first vice president, Clarence Steller second vice president, Herbert Meyforth secretary, and Robert Gaehr treasurer, with multiple committee assignments. A Muhlhauser home meeting set the year's calendar and guest speaker plan. Mrs Gillkey of the State Board unit surveys educators on how the Ohio legislature should fill the board, favoring appointment by the governor. report due December 1.
The Rev Terry Deihl officiated as Miss Dene Simpson wed Stanley W Borg at the Church of God Cecil Ohio Saturday afternoon. The bride wore white satin and lace, veil, and a white orchid bouquet. matron of honor wore blue and carried pink roses. Best man was William Simpson, with ushers Jerry Simpson and Bill Mack. A reception for 150 followed in Grange Hall. The couple will reside in Seattle after a Hawaii moon. Borg to enter University of Washington dental program in September.
Newly installed officers presided at Wednesday's meeting of Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles. Mrs. Edward Goudy appointed committee chairmen to serve with her in the coming year. She named committees including publicity, membership, entertainment, drawings, and community service with named members. Delegates to the State Convention in Cleveland were chosen, and an invitation from Wellington Aerie to institute a new auxiliary on June 27 was extended. The auxiliary will meet again July 7 at 8 p.m.
New York fashion notes describe fruit slice pillows including orange and watermelon designs. Pillows imitate fruit shapes with jewel colors and unconventional forms like dice and clock faces. The orange slice measures about 19 inches across, while the watermelon slice runs roughly 30 by 19 inches, green rind and pink interior with printed seeds.
A Palladeum event features Chuck Heck Orchestra playing from nine to one. Donations benefit the Rita Merk Fund.
A large extended family gathering at 218 Harrison St features Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Rockwood with their son and daughter in law Sam S. Rockwood and Ann of Portland as well as daughter Mrs. C B Knowlton Jr of Everett Mass. The Thomas Grays host the Singing Gay Family from Pennsylvania with W T Gay and Millie Gay plus Bob and Homer Gay. Homer 14, will be soloist at the wedding of Rosemary Beal and Irvin Gray on Telegraph Rd. Ted Gray leads his Navy orchestra. Paul Herman Gerhart, a 19 graduate, is set to enter Valparaiso University College of Engineering. Mrs. John Knops lies in Elyria Memorial Hospital for observation. A/B David Reinochl, son of Paul Reinochl, is reassigned to Sampson AFB New York.
Plans for the David J. Nye chapter DeMolay Father Son tureen banquet were announced. The DeMolay Mothers Club met at Mrs. Clifford Smith's home on Beecher Street. A banquet is set for June 28 at 6 30 p m at Jaycee Hall. A family picnic is scheduled for July 14 at El Rey Grotto Park.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Brown wed at Baldwin Wallace College Memorial Chapel Berea The bride Barbara Ann Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar R Robinson Tenefly New Jersey wore Chantilly lace gown with seed pearl and iridescent sequin embroidery and carried a white orchid The bridegrooms parent Rev Paul P Brown performed the ceremony A reception for 125 followed the service The bride a Baldwin Wallace College graduate held Alpha Gamma Delta Sigma Delta Pi and Science Seminar honors Mr Brown an Army veteran and former student Methodist minister at Belden Church
George Tattersalls of 241 Hamilton Street will host an open house Sunday from 3 to 5 PM to celebrate 35 years of marriage to wife Mrs Tattersall. Attending will include their son Bill stationed with the U S Air Force at Presque Isle Maine their daughters Mrs James Akers Middleburg Heights and Lois Tattersall a recent Michigan State College graduate and the couple's two brothers in law and sisters in law Mr and Mrs Harry Schneider and Mr and Mrs Edward Breslin of Toledo. The Tattersalls were married in Detroit on June 21 1919 and have lived in Elyria since. Mr Tattersall owns and manages Tattersall Dairy.
Licenses granted include Robert Laborie of Wellington a farmer and Mary Zgoda of Old Furnace Street Edward Cieslak 1700 Leavitt Road Lorain a carpenter apprentice and Mary DeTillio 1015 West 19th Street Lorain Hubert Pardon 2144 East Avenue Lorain a student and Daisy Capers 95 Tannery Street Elyria Glen Park Reisinger 1121 Mid street Lorain bound for further licensing details.
Wellington residents and local service members gather for a weekly fish fry at The United Polish Club. Attendees include Lt. Donald Durham, R. D. 1 Wellington, and Joan Holmes, R. D. 1 Wellington, with others listed at a local address.
Paris fashion notes four standout designs in swimwear. A two piece suit covered with mahogany and sycamore wood imitates floor tiles and claims to aid flotation. A white eyelet embroidery suit, worn by Martine Carol France’s Marilyn Monroe, showcases delicate detail. A lace woolen swimsuit glows with fluorescent printing, while Schiaparelli offers a long sleeved high neck knit for modest swimmers.
The VFW Hinkson Hysell Auxiliary Past Presidents club held its June meeting at Mrs. Arthur Perkins home on Tenth Street. A tureen dinner was served at noon followed by a brief business session led by President Mrs. Arthur Bixby. Prizes went to Mrs. Alfred Hosler Mrs. Cecil Johnson and Mrs. Earl Edwards. Next gathering set for July 14 at the Hosler home on Persons Court.
Thirty three members gathered at Mrs. Ted Gilder’s Oberlin Road home for a Bethel Shrine Auxiliary business session with games and refreshments. Prize winners included Mrs. Alton Strong Mrs. G Martin Mrs. Herbert Eastman Mrs. Dayton Robinson Mrs. Wesley Goodell Mrs. Eugene Penrod Mrs. Jed Logan Mrs. M. Markham Mrs. Howard Truxell and Mrs. Harry Chrysler. The group adjourned for summer vacation.
A rummage sale is held at Hungarian Evangelical and Reformed Church on West River Street on June 19 starting at 9 a m. Proceeds support church programs and local outreach.
A report on the national convention in Boston June 3 10 was presented at Elyria Chapter Gold Star Mothers American Legion Here. Attendees included Mrs Albert Wirth Mrs Gazela Apai Mrs Emma Conger and Mrs John Gardner. The meeting opened with a prayer by the chaplain and refreshments were served by Mrs Martha Smith Mrs Hazel Krute and Mrs Mary Smith. Members will meet next for a picnic.
To celebrate mass for Mr and Mrs Wilbert Reicz on their 25th wedding anniversary a high mass will be held at the Reicz home from two to nine thirty a m Saturday at St Agnes Church in observance of the date. A dinner for the family will follow in the church basement. An open house at Immaculate Conception Church Grafton is listed along with a beauty shop and a rummage sale at 339 Winkles Street with contact numbers.
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