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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1939

Page

13

Miss Mary Batdorf to Wed George Ray of New Jersey

Miss Mary Batdorf announces her marriage to George E. Ray of Plainfield New Jersey set for July 18 at the First Baptist church in Elyria. The couple met during a party at Miss Batdorf’s West Avenue home and the groom elect studied at Newark College of Engineering and works with American Radiator Co. in New York City.

Mary Batdorf George Ray New Jersey West Avenue George E. Ray Plainfield Ray Batford First Baptist Church Elyria Ray Newark, New Jersey Cleveland Women's Orchestra The American Radiator Co

Parlor nuptials and Lorain couple travel East to home

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E Boggs married in Wilmington Delaware last Saturday. The bride Martha Eleanor Dunn wore white chiffon and heirloom ring. They plan to reside at 222 Wooster Street after a reception June 30. Boggs a State Highway employee and nurse bride are Elyria High graduates. The article also notes a Lakeview Park picnic for the Upper Room Bible class on June 28.

Charles E. Boggs Wooster Street Oscar Dunn E. Bond Martha K Dunn Lorain M. B. Johnson School of Nursing First Methodist Church Zeta Upsilon Sorority Boggs H. L. Boggs Woodland Avenue Elyria High School Yindus State Highway Department

Harr Raphael Wedding Monday Evening in Elyria

Dorothy Helen Raphael daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Raphael of 622 Dewey Avenue and Carl Harr son of Mr and Mrs Frank Harr of Oberlin were married by Justice of the Peace Herbert C Cummings in his office. The bride wore a dusty pink lace street length frock and they resided at the bride's home. Harr is employed by American Radiator Co. in Elyria.

Dorothy Helen Raphael F. C. Raphael Dewey Avenue Carl Harr Frank Harr Oberlin Herbert C. Cummings American Radiator Co

Bon Voyage Party Fetes Miss Eva Smith Before Her Trip

East Avenue hosts Mrs Willard Hicks and Mrs Edward Bembower for a bon voyage gathering for Eva Smith of East Avenue. Smith sails July 2 on the M F Batory from Hoboken to study abroad with the International School of Art.

Eva Smith East Avenue Willard Hicks Edward Bembower Hicks Miss Smith M. F. Batory Hoboken International School of Art Pridge Lucille Buswell John Smith Tenth Street

Home Made Ice Cream and Cake at Fields M E Church

Community event at Fields M E Church on Thursday June 29 at 7 PM features home made ice cream and cake. Proceeds support church activities.

Social notes and alumni from Elyria area readers

Local society page details visits by Mrs John L Reymuller and family in Piqua and other guests at Elyria homes. Mentions church youth conference at Vermilion Linwood Park, extensive travels to New England states, births at Elyria Memorial Hospital, summer plans in New York City and Ontario, and numerous family greetings and trips across northeast Ohio and beyond.

Jeanette Sheppard Park Avenue New England L J. Sheppard Hartford Connecticut Dorothy Bell W. F. Bell Third Street New York City Columbia University Harold Schwird Richard David East Philadelphia New York Pennsylvania Ernc Stoskopf Valley City Elyria Memorial Hospital Henry Rosenthal Gulf Street Fremont Norwalk Victor Visci Hazel Todgehar Clinton Arepue St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain J. T. Reese Dayton Oho J. A. Crandall East Avenue Clark Maddock Eighth Street Bellevue John Zimmerman Belle Barnes Furnace Street Robert W. Barnes Parma LeGrande Kindig Oklahoma B. Reisinger Lake Avenue Kindig Paul Whitney Charles Court Harold Beckwith Connecut Ohio Bruce Amidon Anna Reed Elyria Tom Mackinson Cleveland Barrow Bay Ontario Paul Eager Harrison Street Elyna Memorial Hospital Eager Frances Sherrill Grace Archambeau Stewart Archambeau Elymna Harold Abell Poyils Jeanne Abell Cook's Forest Lucille Buswell Lakeside H. R. Riddle Frank Riddle Lisbon Howard Hendricks Eleventh Street Dick Sherman West Avenue Huron G T Seeley June Seeley Lena Schroeder Pacific Alfred Ensign Merritt Williams Wellington Frances Lemon Earl Lautenschleger

Gibson Elvrian Weds Glasse in Clyde Ohio

Harold Segraves of Amherst announces the marriage of his sister Mrs Belva Glasse to C Ellsworth Gibson in Medina on June 17. The couple reside at 695 Rhiddle Avenue Elyria Hotel employee Mrs Glasse and timer Mr Gibson work for American Radiator and Standard Sanitary. Also noted are post nuptial shower events, a bridal party guest Stella Stem, and social club activities in Elyria area.

Harold Segraves Amherst Belva Glasse Third Street Elvria C. Ellsworth Gibson Howe Street Emma Buswell C. E. Gibson Medina Mrs. Gibson Rhiddle Avenue Rs. Gibson Elyria Hotel Mr. Gibson American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation

Elyria and Lorain Residents Granted Licenses

Licenses granted to Carl Harr 33 Elyria factory worker and Dorothy Raphael 22 of 622 Dewey Avenue Elyria. Also approved are Joseph Angelo 45 Sheffield Township chef Ina L Garbo 25 Sheffield Township Edward Chupick 23 Lorain steel worker and Alice Jeanette Smith 25 Lorain.

Carl Harr Elyria Dorothy Raphael Dewey Avenue Joseph Angelo Sheffield Ina L. Garbo Edward Chupick Lorain Alice Jeanette Smith

Construction of Mr Miller’s Home on Columbia Avenue

A new residence for Mr Miller on Columbia avenue in Eastern Heights began this week with site work and initial framing. The project reflects local residential development and uses standard materials for the area.

Club Listings and Celebrations Across Elyria Social Scene

Calendar entries show diverse local clubs meeting in Elyria and surrounding areas including Legion Auxiliary Fidac Romania program, Susanna Wesley Methodist class, Sigma Gamma sorority, Postscript club, Triple D club events in Cleveland, Gala Ladies, Women’s League swimming party at Beaver Park, YWCA gathering, Jolly Eight Bunco, El-Port-O, Gaiety club, K-Lo steak roast, Sigloe dinner and theatre, IOOF Elyria, Jr. O.U.A.M., Elks and Methodist boards, Daughters of Scotia, Holiness Prayer at Mrs Heimbach’s home, and a 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Gust Apai with gifts and luncheon. Also noted are Knights of Pythias activities to Oak Lodge, surprise birthday party for Miss Jerry Foreman, and a Bunco prize event.

El-Port-O Don Fields Ford Road Gaiety Club Doris van Valkenburg East Avenue K-Lo Club Ridgeville Sigloe Club IO. O. F. Lodge Elyria Council Jr. O. U. A. M Wursthall Elks Lodge Methodist Sunday School Board Daughters of Scotia BBC Holiness A. S. Heimbach Fourth Street

Future Plans Discussed for Coed Beach Party

A Rainbow for Gill group met in Odd Fellows Hall and planned a Friday picnic for July 14. Janet Strohl chaired the planning committee with Gerry Wilmot Valerie Tite and Corrine Rhoads. A reorganization committee led by Jean Reichard and Corrine Rhoads aims to recruit new members and boost the treasury.

Order of Rainbow Gill Odd Fellows Hall Janet Strohl Gerry Wilmot Valerie Tite Corrine Rhoads Peg Marsh Jean Reichard Valerie Ti

Plan Special Meeting For D. D. Debs

The D. D. Debs met at Miss Betty Gurdick's home for a short business session and bunco with prizes to Miss Connie Seres and the hostess. A special meeting was set for July third at Miss Julia Olah's home and the next gathering will be in two weeks at Miss Rose Homoki's home.

D. D. Debs Betty Gurdick Julia Olah Bunco Connie Seres Rose Homoki

Modes and Manners: Should you thank the waiter

The response notes it is not required to thank the water server unless they perform extra services such as bringing another glass or additional bread and butter.

Walter

Tri Sigma Hosts Mary Catherine Brand Birthday Celebration

Complimenting Dorothy Finegan on her birthday, Tri Sigma members on Furnace Street gathered last evening with hostess Mary Catherine Brand. Gladys Moehl and Dorothy Finegan won first and second in Help Thy Neighbor. A luncheon featured pink and white decor and a birthday cake. A lake outing was planned for July 8 with Mary Kiehm in charge. next meeting moves to Mrs. Gertrude Foss on Ninth Street in two weeks.

Mary Catherine Brand Furnace Street Tri Sigma Dorothy Finegan Miss Finegan Help Thy Neighbor Gladys Moehl Mary Kiehm Gertrude Foss Ninth Street

Bruse Reunion Marks 20th Gathering at Beckenstein Grove

The twentieth Bruse reunion met at Beckenstein's Grove in South Amherst on Sunday with a picnic dinner and a business meeting. Officers were unanimously reelected: Carl E. Bruse president Karl F. Bruse vice president Mrs Earl Jolley secretary treasurer and program chairs Mrs George Martin and Mrs George Strawhecker. Games crowned winners Ruth Shirk Nancy Jean Schroeder Walter Shirk Katherine Shirk and Junior Palmer. Attendees came from Cleveland Elyria Bellevue South Amherst and Michigan. Next reunion set for Beaver Park on the last Sunday in June.

Bruse Beckenstein’s Grove South Amherst Carl E. Bruse Karl F. Bruse Earl Jolley George Martin George Strawhecker Ruth Shirk Nancy Jean Schroeder Walter Shirk

Local Games Bring Members Together at Oberlin Home

Chatter-Doos gathered at Grace Groot’s Oberlin residence for an evening of varied games. Prizes were won by Mary Ahlgrim Anita Meinke and Emma Emody with Marie Beam taking a special prize. A two course luncheon followed for Elvah Gower Marie Beam Ann Standen Mary Ahlgrim Anita Meinke Emma Emody and host Grace Groot. Anita Meinke plans a July 10 home gathering at 332 Columbus Street.

Grace Groot East College Street Oberlin Mary Ahlgrim Anita Meinke Emma Emody Marie Beam Elvah Gower Ann Standen Emma Emony Damyrious Farey Wil Columbus Street

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C.E Boggs Eleanor Dunn First, Congregational Church Lakeview Park Parkview Avenue Rose Gardens Reed’s Millinery Web A. M Penney's & Grants Harr Raphael King Solomon Lodge Masonic Temple Frank S. Harmon Lodge Eastern Star Chapter Blacks & Navys Bemberg John L. Reymuller William Piqua Hugh Greer Princeton East Ave Opp Postoffice Foshan Foreiire Ma Te Colelle Ise Gibson-Elvrian Glasse Clyde Edwin Simerson Floral Court Alva Mahlch Helen Lehman Margaret Griffiths Walter Hysell Louis Morse John Shapiro Mahlich Mary Pachuta George Lapp Gust Mahlich James Jutton Chris Harrison Simerson Miss Malik Carolyn Malik Russell Austin Helen Muss Stella Stem Warren S. R. Byam Clark Street Capitol Theater Sonrisa Tureen Sonrisa Club Helen Sassmenhausen Friendship Club A M Brenner Brenner Sander Bleeman Baltimore Maryland Ely Yla Stella Stein Howard Stein West 15Th Street Margaret Tarris Donald Smith William F Smith Butternut Ridge Road Smith Ptaudler Company Paul Halter American Legion Auxiliary Denison Avenue D. A. Wilmot C. A. Kremser Charles Hansen M. F. Huebner Phil Robson C H. Cooley A. E. Sherman Richard Walsh Halter Burton Boynton Second Congregational Robson's Grove Robson Road Alex Fell Ed Smith Harry Brillhart Harold Olmsted Second Congregational Church Iva Simmons Daughters of Sahara W. F. Whall Lew Reff Edith Seekers Rose Whison V.F. W. Ball 2Nd Congregational E. D. Jolley Gust Apai Ken Wood Street M. Lacey Ray Morris Apai Detroit Los Angeles Jerry Foreman Bunce Blanch Linsky Vera Otto Donna Ewiers Teddy Wokrent Donna Birmingham Ann Donahue Eileen Foreman Fashion Cleaners Middle Avenue Fanchon
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