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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1954

Page

4

Florence Szlempa and Richard Zawada to Wed May 15

Miss Florence Szlempa daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Szlempa 117 Hazel Street announces her May 15 wedding date to Richard Zawada son of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Zawada. The ceremony will be at 9 30 AM at St Mary Church Elvira with named attendants.

Florence Szlempa Richard Zawada St. Mary Church Josephj Szlempa Hazel Street Eighth Street Lorain Joseph Zawada Sit. Mary Church Elvria

Garden Hints For March At Elyria Garden Club

John W Varga of Swift and Company spoke on timely garden hints for March at the Elyria Garden Club meeting. He covered five divisions: vegetable gardens shrubs trees flowers and lawns with steps for seeding lawns pruning and pest control plus advice on fertilizing and handling moss. An informal question period followed as members discussed care and maintenance for spring greenery and the season ahead.

John W. Varga Roosevelt Ave Swift and Company Elyria Garden Club Woman’s Club D. A. Morris Earl Lautenschleger Elizabeth Yoder Gertrude Yoder Roy Hultz

Brown helm bride elect Miss Whyte showered at home

Honor Miss Whyte of Brown helm and bride-elect of Donald Pritschett of Amherst was treated to a surprise pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs Ruth Behring and the Misses Elmira Crawford and Marge Andrews at the former home on Marseilles Ave Tuesday night. Twenty seven guests from Elyria Savings and Trust Company attended. Dessert featured silver umbrella favors and a white taper center arrangement. Prizes went to several guests. The Pritchett Whyte wedding is set for March 97 at Brown helm Congregational Church.

Donna Whyte Brownhelm Donald Pritschett Amherst Ruth Behring Elmira Crawford Marge Andrews Marseilles Ave Miss Whyte Elyria ‘Savings and Trust Company Nell Beal Helen Haas Roxanne Kovach Ethel Maddock Pritchett-Whyte Brownhelm Congregatonal

Lorain Seamen and Residents Granted Licenses

Licenses issued to Antonio Grgurovic of 2321 East 32nd Street Lorain as seaman and Anna Vidovich of 3885 Meadow Lane Lorain. Also licensed are James Butson of 169 Courtland Street Palmer and Ann Waters of 173 Fairlawn Avenue.

Antonio Grgurovic East 32Nd St. Lorain Seaman Anna Vidovich Meadow Lane Lorain James Butson Courtland St Palmer, and Annn Waters Fairlawn Ave

Bell and Scheide Couple Set for April Club Meeting

F. Bell along with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Scheide form the group hosting duties as the club schedules its next gathering on April 8.

F. Bell C. W. Scheide

Saint Agnes Church St Patrick's Day Festivities

St Patrick's Day events planned at St Agnes Church hall Sunday March 14 at 7 30 p m. Irish music Irish Step Dance and folk songs featured with modern and square dancing to close. Dinner served 1 to 7 p m. Altar and Rosary Society and Mothers Club sponsor the public invitation.

St. Patrick's Day St. Agnes Church Hall Altar and Rosary Society Mothers Club of St. Agnes Church

Lenten Speaker Announced by Pilgrim Church Group

The Women's Association of Pilgrim Congregational Church honored ten birthday members last night with handkerchief roses corsages. A Lenten luncheon is planned for March 24 at 12 30 PM featuring Mrs Roy Welker of Oberlin, who served in Naples Italy during the war with Italian Service Missions. Family Night is March 20 with a 6 30 tureen dinner, and the next meeting April 1 will have Circle No 2 as hostesses.

Women’s Association of Pilgrim Congregational Church William McCully George Swiers John McClelland Morris Wilford Leroy Smith Woodrow Reeser Una Hanson Joe Hanson Allan Nordrum Henry Miller Pilgri Congregational Church

Autobiography Is Fortnightly Program

Fortnightly members enjoyed a luncheon as Mrs. Franz Gruen presented Eva LeGalliene's autobiography With A Quiet Heart. LeGalliene, born in London and raised in Paris, shaped New York theatre with a Civic Repertory Theatre and recalls early plays and players. The next Fortnightly meeting is March 2 at one o'clock with Mrs. S. D. Hiltebrant as hostess.

Franz Gruen Eva LeGalliene Arthur Hoch Miss LeGallene London Paris United States New York

Election of Officers for Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary No 222

The Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary No 222 elected officers and chairmen at their meeting in the Elyria Temple social hall. New officers include Jean Cohen president Sonny Givner senior vice president Esther Bider junior vice president Bertha Zimmerman treasurer Arlene Bergman chaplain Goldie Garfield historian Ruth Merves conductress Jeanette Goodman guard Dorothy Ziff patriotic instructor and Gertrude Mero witz recording secretary.

Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary No. 222 Elyria Temple Jean ‘Cohen Lorain Sonny Givner Esther Bider Elyria Bertha Zimmerman Arlene Bergman Goldie Garfield Ruth Merves Jeanette Goodman Dorothy Ziff Gertrude Merowitz

Fashion Flash New York Spotlight on Summer Tiers and Flounces

New York fashion writers preview a summer trend dominated by flounces and tiers. Multi tiered skirts in ruffles run from waist to hem with Spanish echoes, while three tiered styles flare yet remain sleek. Single tier models resemble tunics with tiers starting at the hip. Designers employ cottons to stiff silks with various pleats and textures.

New York

Two O Clock Club Plans Activities After Meeting

Twenty two members and two guests attended yesterday afternoon’s Two O Clock Club at the residence. A dessert course with green and white St Patrick motif was served. Hostesses were Mrs Myrtle Moyer Mrs Aletha Rhinehardt and Mrs Helen Robinson.

Myrtle Moyer Aletha Rhinehardt Helen Robinson Mirs Edith Botamer Jed Cerebral Palsy Fund Robinson Ways and Means Holly Hall Daisy Benson Red Cross Stouffer's Virginia Shea West San Francisco San Diego U. Residence

Legion Auxiliary Unit 12 Meets at Post Home on Ohio Street

Members discuss 314 total in attendance, special cerebral palsy program on March 23, and hours spent on community projects. Betty Aderman wins prize. changes to officer installation read. sunshine cards and flowers update. sales tax stamps urged. Post-meeting entertainments noted. Mid winter conference reports postponed. luncheon served.

Unit 12 American Legion Auxiliary Ohio Street Betty Aderman Marian Robson Grace Beavis Grace Keys Means Florian Boynton Margaret Terrell

Radio skit to note birthday of Girl Scout

A radio skit will mark the birthday of a Girl Scout as part of a Black River Council program. Cast includes Robert Karn, Mrs Andre Meyer, Sheldon, Jean Szabo, Honor Fielder, Mrs Clarence Fielder, Harold Bobel, John McDonough, John Sorrell, and Herman Borchers.

Andre Meyer Black River Girl Scout Council Robert Karn Sheldon Jean Szabo Honor Fielder Clarence Fielder Harrold Bobel John MicDonough John Sorrell Herman Borchers

Research Club Hears Talk At Spring Luncheon

Twenty two members and guests attended the annual spring luncheon at Markels tea room. Mrs John Haldeman welcomed guests. Mrs Jess Messeros introduced Mrs C O Schmitkens who spoke on Artcrafters Y W C A group and showed enamelware, silver, copper miniatures and art designs. A loom weaving demo by Mrs Helen Bogard followed with loom types and woven designs. Senate Bill 155 is discussed with welfare hygiene separation and correction. Duplication of business admin and lack of QA noted. County level need for juvenile detention home and trained probation officers cited. National level funding for schizophrenia study criticized as insufficient. Mental illness costs discussed. Fish Fry at The United Polish Club every Fri at 48 p.m.

Research Club Markel’s Tea Room Yester John Haldeman Jess Messeros C. O. Schmitkens Ful Helen Bogard Ryan Elyria

Mental Health Demands Attention Of Aroused Public

The League of Women Voters pressed that mental health on county state and national levels requires public action. W. E. Ryan of Lorain County Guidance Center outlined psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and the role of agencies, noting 9 million need psychiatric care and 24 new cases monthly. Funds come from state federal aid and local communities.

League League of Women Voters W. E. Ryan Lorain County Childrens’ Charities Ryan Elyria Lorain

Shrine No. 24 elects officers at Bethel meeting

Bethel Shrine No. 24 held an election of officers in IOOF hall with Worthy High Priestess Helen Ehlert presiding. Elected were Gertrude Berndt as worthy high priestess Harold Dicken as watchman of shepherds Vera Goodell as noble prophetess Wesley Goodell as associate watchman Olga Sasse as worthy scribe Lela Strong as worthy treasurer Frieda Latimer as worthy chaplain Alma Bertiebaugh as worthy shepherdess Edna May Logan as worthy guide along with two year and three year trustees Clare Armstrong and Helen Ehlert installation set for April 3 at 8 p.m. at Eastern Heights School. Decorations honored St Patrick’s Day by Golden Mowry committee. A farewell to this year’s officers and a memorial service will highlight the March 25 meeting with refreshments.

Bethel Shrine No. 24 Ioof Hall Helen Ehlert Gertrude Berndt Harold Dicken Shepherds Vera Goodell Wesley Goodell Olga Sasse Lela Strong Frieda Latimer Alma Bertiebaugh Edna May Logan Clare Armstrong Eastern Heights School Golden Mowry Bethel Shrine

Bristol architect proposes circular shopping area plan

A Bristol architect submitted a plan for a circular shopping area amid other notices. An ad offers davenport protection against moths at 50 cents yearly with Berlou solutions promising five years of moth damage protection or compensation. C. H. Merthe Co.

Berlou C. H. Merthe Co Bristol England Ping C. H. Merthe

Calendar of Tonight Club Events and Meetings

Elyria Camera Club hosts at the Y M C A this evening with events starting at 7 p m. First Congregational Mission Study Club meets at the church with a 6 p m dinner. First Methodist King’s Daughters gathers at the church at 7 30 p m. Avenue Club lists Mrs Gertrude Martin at 624 Middle Ave. Women’s Relief Corps convenes at L O C F Hall along with Northwest Encampment. Catholic Daughters of America meet at St Mary hall after church service.

Elyria

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