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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1947
Page
3
Margaret Opper and Worthington Chamberlin married in a candlelit ceremony at the First Baptist Church. Rev Philip Wichern officiated as bridesmaids and family members participated. The couple planned summer in Armada Michigan and future studies, with both families noted for academic backgrounds.
A garbled personal notices page lists Franklin Betton Crexse formerly of 432 Eighth Street as a doctor of medicine from Metropolitan University in Los Angeles. It also mentions a birth at St Johns Hospital, nods to family, and wedding events with numerous names and places, though the text is highly damaged and hard to read.
A disjointed report outlines a local meeting where various officers or committee members are elected and confirmed. The scrambled notes mention paring, voting, and dates, with names like Heiden, Jen Atk, Stevensedl, and Havin connected to the process. The text references a gathering at a city location and a formal posturing for officer roles amid tense uncertainty.
Betty Dillingham daughter of Mr and Mrs Dillingham married Robert E KieDermoysen at 2246 Lake Avenue. The ceremony featured wedding attire with lace and satin gowns and a reception atWishbane. The bride, a Elyria Western School graduate, planned August 2 nuptials. groom served with Army Air Forces overseas.
Velva Steffen and Harry C. Nuhly wed in a ceremony at the Liberal parsonage on East Haver Street. The Rev WOW Walker officiated. The bride wore a dusty red gown with white accessories and carried white carnations. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bike. The groom resides at 530 Keystone Avenue. The service included a reception and a brief mention of wartime service by the groom.
Mrs. and Mrs. Charles G Axford were married Saturday June 21 by Rev Eugene Thomp son. The bride wore white taffeta with a red permis belt and carried a colonial bouquet. Melvin Axford served as best man with Bill Axford and Harry Brown Jr as ushers. The reception followed at the bride’s home with many attendees. The groom, a former guard at Cleveland wheels, is employed by American Brick Shoe.
Rehearsal dinner for members of the McVewh Stirkey party was held at Moe Lilian Star's home with over twelve guests including Aline Hiro maid of honor and Elizabeth Houisak bridesmaids. Best man Joseph Motovak usher George Mc Vergh attended along with Herbert Starkey and Mre Nona Ramasre.
The notice lists events at Oberlin Roadside Park with Bea Crost Canter Corps and auxiliary groups. A birthday party for Bea 1079 is noted. Townhall Club meets in Victory Hall at 8 pm.
Elizabeth Kinder and Ernest Janik wed at St John’s Lorain with elaborate floral decor and a bridal party in pale pink and green gowns. The ceremony was at nine this morning. guests numbered about 250 at the Slovenian Home in Lorain. The couple plans a Niagara Falls and Canada honeymoon. the bride is with General Industries and the groom, a Clearview High School graduate, works at National Tube. The Maynard Hoene wedding soloist will sing at the reception following the Lake Avenue Congregational service tomorrow for Miss Starkey and Harold McVeigh.
Haninah MacDonald daughter of Mrs. Lilli¢h of 30g Eighth Place will wed Allan Nordrum of Pittsburgh at Grace Lutheran Church this afternoon at four. The ceremony will be by Rev. Walker with corsages of Johanna roses and pearls from her grandmother. The reception for immediate family follows. roses decorate the home, with a tea wedding cake and triple candelabra. The bride, a Elyria graduate of 1939, has been with the EY company. the groom, a Elyria High School 1937 graduate, works at General Industries after serving in Ohio's 27th Division. Tea honors mother Mrs. Lyle Harndullar hosted guests at 547 Twelfth Street for her mother, Mrs. W. Miller of Wooster, with a white rose arrangement and silver tea service. 34 guests attended.
Dolores Haas and Lloyd Sands plan a candlelight wedding at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. W. Walker officiating. Attendants include Mrs James Short as matron of honor and bridesmaids, while Wilbur Haas will serve as junior usher. A reception follows at the Elysia Woman's Club with about 40 guests. a future trip is planned.
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