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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
9
Miss Beverly Foley and Robert Denman wed at St Andrews Episcopal Church as a large Elyria crowd watched. In Vermilion Miss Edna Moes married Carl Lubanovich at St Marys. both ceremonies featured white gowns, floral tributes, and receptions with cake and gifts.
Mrs Cora Giles Ross returns from Boston with Margeret Ross who will spend summer on Cape Cod with the Saltenstall family. Prof Saltenstall leads Phillips- Exeter history. Miss Margaret to be Radcliffe senior. En route, Mrs Ross visits Rev Randall in Sayre. Attendance at Elizabeth Broun and Matthew Curry wedding noted. Numerous visits and trips listed among residents, with also births and a wedding.
Elyria Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held its last meeting before summer recess with a flag pledge and welcome to guests from Cincinnati Detroit Oberlin Lerain Cleveland Berea and Adrian Michigan. Past Grand Patron George Philpott spoke of experiences on a western trip with Mrs. Philpott. a mock wedding program followed and a garden party and picnic were announced for July.
Girl Scouts of Troop No 7 at St Marys School hold their first Court of Awards in the church hall. After pledges and a campfire singalong, members received badges in second class first aid clothing and gold stars for perfect attendance. The troop also celebrated its first birthday with a display of year’s work and refreshments.
Henrietta Wieczorek and Harry Plucinski wed at Holy Cross Church in a double ring ceremony presided by Rev Lawrence Budry. The couple, both graduates of local schools, will honeymoon in Washington DC and reside on West Bagley Road in Berea after the Nut and Bolt Co machinist job.
Co hosts Mrs Martin Waller and Mrs Harry Harmon welcomed guests at the farmers home on Hawthorne street in Cleveland to honor Mrs Charles McVey. Bunco served as diversion with first prize to Mrs Donald Higgins and consolation to Mrs Flo Jacoby. Luncheon featured a lace table with roses and daisies. Attendees included Mrs Lloyd Thompson Mrs Wayne Oldfield Mrs Carol Harding Mrs Max Oldfield Mrs Herman Geyer and Gloria Oldfield.
Earl Fauver was elected Master of Elyria Council No 86 R and S M during the annual officer election held Thursday evening in the Masonic Temple. Officers installed included deputy master Arthur E Roper and others. Jack Norsworthy received a jewel as he retires from the Master position.
Local clubs and groups list upcoming gatherings including a missionary talk by Dr. J G Campbell in the United Presbyterian church at 7 30 PM a Garden club picnic at 217 Woodland Oberlin a Colonial club meeting at Hi O Hi Tea Room Oberlin a treasure hunt party for Miss Virginia De Fazio and her fiancé Lawrence Vagnozzi with a large social group at 991 West River Street and multiple church and fraternal group activities across Elyria and Oberlin plus a dressy social in honor of the couple with gifts and entertainment noted by attendees and hosts.
The Elyria Business and Professional Women's club hosted 30 members for a summer out at Mrs. Sigrid Amidon’s Ver Milion river home with boating and indoor bridge by a blazing fire. St Johns Aid society met on Thursday for pinochle bunco with prizes. hostesses served refreshments and planned a business session in two weeks.
The Rainbow for Girls and DeMo picnic, previously scheduled and postponed, will be held Sunday afternoon June 23 at Beaver Park. Additional details appear on Page 2.
Last night at Peggy O Malley home on East avenue the Coterie club talked of summer activities. Plans include a bicycle hike cottage 2 the lake a boat trip a baseball game and a weekend trip. Dessert was served to members and guest Lucille Grobe. In two weeks Ruby Martin will host at Walnut street.
Miss Martha Evelyn Bourquin and Rev. Lewis Lee McKibben wed at 2 30 pm in the bride’s parents home 711 Park Avenue. The ceremony read by Dr William Muir Auld followed a rich floral setting with delphinium pink roses and a simple gown for the bride. The couple plan a wedding trip and will reside in Chicago where the groom serves as pastor. Out of town guests from Ohio and Pennsylvania attended.
Rosemary Cluley and Elmer Springer wed in a St Pauls parsonage ceremony at 2 30 PM. The bride, daughter of Florence Cluley, wore a white pebble crepe dress with white accessories and carried white roses. Attendants included Mrs John Bloker of Lakewood. After a dinner at Krieg's for twelve, the newlyweds will greet about 75 guests before departing for Lake Placid. They will reside at 211 Chestnut Street.
Two tables of bridge were in play when Mrs. Dan Fillo hosted the Who's Who club last evening. Mrs. Carol Weichel took first prize, Mrs. Huth Richwine was second, and Mrs. F Holliday earned the consolation. A luncheon followed. The next meeting, delayed three weeks due to July Fourth, will be at Miss Stella Filo's home.
The aero club gathered Thursday evening at 471 Eighth Street for a cook-out and brief business session. Officers were re-elected with Peggy Cairns as president and Alyce McDonald chosen as secretary-treasurer. A rummage sale was discussed and the group will reconvene in two weeks.
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