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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1954

Page

8

Barbara Paonessa and Gene Smith to wed May 1

Miss Barbara Paonessa announces May 1 as the wedding date for her marriage to Gene Smith. The ceremony will be at LaPorte Methodist Church at two o'clock with Rev. Wallace Aker officiating, followed by a reception at North Elyria Grange hall.

Barbara Paonessa Gene Smith Rose Paonessa Parkview Street Urim Smith Miller Court Wallace Aker LaPorte Methodist Church

Emmanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets. April 21 Next

The Emmanuel Lutheran Church Ladies Aid met at the church at two oclock with Mrs. E D Anton presiding in the absence of the president. Prayer and devotions were led by Mrs. Harding. Hostesses Mrs. Lloyd Greig and Mrs. E H Van Dyke served refreshments. Guest Mrs. Paul Haler welcomed. Next meeting set for April 21 at the church.

Ladies Aid Society Emmanuel Lutheran Church M. H. Forbes E. D. Anton Harding Lloyd Greig E. H. van Dyke Paul Haler

St Patrick Card Party at St Marys Cafeteria

The Aliar and Rosary Society of St Marys parish held a postponed card party in the cafeteria with green and white decorations and linen towels as table prizes. A brief talk by William L. Newton promoted the Passion Play Mian of Sorrows to be staged at Elyria District Catholic High School on April 4.

St. Patrick St Mary's Aliar and Rosary Society Barty William L. Newton Elyria District Catholic High School Willem J. Young Michael Guerre Peter Naughton Harold Robinson Marsh Guerin Lilian Spiess Ternes Frank J. K Derch

Artcrafters Attend Play at Karamu Theater in Cleveland

Members and guests of Artcrafters travelled to Cleveland last evening for the production Out of This World with music and videos by Cele Porter at Karamu Theater. The group noted an April 21 event and a dinner meeting at Holly Hall followed by an officers election.

Ing Cleveland Cele Porter Karamu Theater Holly Hall

Local Notables Enter Fraternities and Births Reported

Nancy Flaherty of 136 Beverly Ct joins Phi Alpha Theta at Baldwin Wallace College and Delta Zeta. Lynn G. Jackson of 1017 East River St pledges Phi Kappa Tau at Miami University. Thomas L. Easly and Donald Gailey to receive BS degrees from Ohio State University tomorrow. A son named Frank born to Robert Keyes and wife at Elyria Memorial Hospital. William Morrison and Howard Radcliffe announce newborns at Elyria Memorial Hospital. A son born to James Denes and wife of LaGrange. Don Swisher and wife announce a son born at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Nancy Flaherty Andrew Flaherty Beverly Ct Phi Alpha Theta Baldwin-Wallace College Miss Flahery Delta Zeta Lynn G. Jackson East River St College of Arts and Sciences Miami ‘University Phi ‘Kappa Tau Howard Jackson Elyria High School Thomas L. Easly Donald Gailey Ohio State University Robert Keyes West Fourteenth St Elyria Memorial Hospital Frank William Morrison LaGrange Howard Radcliffe Lorain James Denes la Grange Donald Swishers Oberlin

Club Elects Officers for Ninth District VFW Auxiliaries

Members of the Past Presidents Club of the VFW Hinkson Hysell Auxiliary met at Gladdis Johnsons home in Grafton. Officers for the coming year were elected: Florence Bixby president Gladdis Johnson secretary treasurer Arlene Denger Gladys Newcomb Lola Wojcik trustees Eva Edwards sunshine and Helen Perkins publicity. The Ninth district get together is planned in Norwalk with a 3 p.m. dinner and entertainment. Bingo prizes went to Lela Wojcik and Gladys Newcomb. Arlene Denger will host the next meeting at 8 Williams Street. Dorothy Postie hosted the Tigredia Social Club in Grafton with St Patrick Day decor. Mrs Marie Harris presided in the president's absence. A sick report was not read. Mrs Harris invited the group to meet April 21 at 1967 Lake Ave with Mrs Jeanette Arnold as co hostess. Cards were played with high scores by Maude Rhinehart Osea Higgie and Lillian McClintock.

VFW Hinkson-Hysell Gladdis Johnson Grafton Florence Bixby Arlene Denger Gladys Newcomb Lola Wojcik Eva Edwards Sunshine Helen Perkins Ninth District Norwalk Lela Wojcik Williams St Dorothy Postie Tigredia Social Club Lillian McClintock Marie Harris Harris Lake Ave Jeanette Arnold Maude Rhinehart Osea Higgie

Want Ads Offer Promises Quick Profits

An advertisement touts immediate profits from Want Ads urging readers to start today and call 4751 for more details. The message emphasizes ease and speed of income.

Call

Date For Annual Guild Exhibit Is Set For March 29

The annual competitive exhibit of the East District National Needlecraft Guild will be held on the Higbee Company tenth floor from 2 to 8 pm Monday March 29. Entries should be sent to Mrs Harold Olmstead 305 Middle Ave by March 24. Mrs Joseph Burns is general chairman. judges include Mrs Robert Henry and Mrs Doris Domize. The business session begins 12:45 pm with unit presidents and district officers presenting reports. presiding official is Mrs Isabel Miller.

East District National Needlecraft Guild Higbee Company Harold Olmstead Middle Ave Joseph Burns Robert Henry Lakewood Doris Domize Rocky River Isabel Miller Cleveland Heights

Y-Megs Welcome New Members and Dolls Talk

The Y M E G s group at Holly Hall heard a talk on dolls by Mrs. Bjorris Brown of North Ridgeville who showed many doll varieties and original designs. Three new members Mrs. Daniel McRoberts Mrs. Anthony Melitt and Mrs. Robert Hamm were welcomed. A gift of six card tables was approved for the organization.

Bjorris Brown North’ Ridgeville Y- Megs Holly Hall Brown Alrs Walter Haney, Jr Daniel McRoberts Anthony Melitt Robert Hamm Arthur Comstock Joseph Klimosewski Harold Heathcote Raymond Yost Mesdames David Flynn Richard, Baumgard Myron Briggs Mothers of Members John Renkin

Lenten Audiences Told Of Mission Work In Philippines

Elyria church women hosted the first Lenten program sponsored by the City Council of Church Women at Lake Avenue Congregational Church. Jose Jacinto of the Philippines spoke, detailing life, progress, and education gains since American administration, with slides of Manila and rural scenes. The series supports migrants in Ohio and UNESCO school fees for Korea, with future meetings at Pilgrim Congregational Church.

Philippines Church Women of Elyria Lake Avenue Congregational Church Elyria Council of Church Women Jose Jacinto Ober‘Hin School of Theology Jacinto J Manila Silliman University Lfe Islands

Elect New Officers For DeMolay Mothers Club

Mrs. Joseph Isenberg was elected president of the DeMolay Mothers Club at a Tuesday meeting held at Mrs. Emily Struck’s home on Hall Road. Mrs. William Palmer was named vice president and Mrs. Reginald Fawkes secretary treasurer. A committee to revise the club constitution and by laws was appointed with Mrs. Struck Mrs. A. W. Nayl and Mrs. Fawkes asked to report soon. Bake sale plans were made and social hour followed. Mrs. William Wash will host on Bell Court April 20 with Mrs. Isenberg as co host.

Joseph Isenberg DeMolay Mothers Club Emily Struck Hall Rd William Palmer Reginald Fawkes Struck A. W. Nayl Mirs. Fowkes Arthur Hoadley Wiliam Wash Bell Ct Isenberg

Close To Home: Freedom Of Knees In Summer Shorts

The columnist mocks dress shorts for men as the summer trend, quipping about knobby knees and the impractical necktie. He argues style should favor knee freedom and critiques the necktie as unnecessary, urging focus on practical comfort.

Suromer

St Clair Rebekah Lodge Bake Sale At Gas Office

Gas Office hosts a bake sale fundraiser organized by St Clair Rebekah Lodge on Friday March 19. Ons Field Enterprises Inc. retains all rights.

Ons, Field Enterprises, Inc St. Clair Rebekah Lodge Gas Office Fri

Stones wedding in Spencer moves to Florida trip

Leon R. Stones and Gertrude Ruth Neidhardt were married in a quiet Sunday ceremony at Spencer Methodist Church. The couple, now Mr. and Mrs. Stones, will reside in Spencer and take a two week honeymoon in Florida. Attendants were Carol Jean Neidhardt and Avery Sooy. A preceding party honored the couple with gifts and a cake reception.

Spencer Spencer Methodist Church Eon R. Stone Gertrude Ruth, Neidhardt Florida Stone Robert A. Baker Carol Jean Neidhardt Avery Sooy Avery Soow Linda Kay andRuthanna Penfield Clarence Walkden Cheryl Ann Clarence Huntington Charles Bair Judy Gary Stone Elyria Lois Swisher Forrest Lackey Tom Guacoli

Initiate Candidates and Meetings of Ladies Auxiliary

Five applications for membership were presented and two candidates were initiated at last evening's Ladies Auxiliary to Eagles meeting in the Eagles hall. A Glendale Auxiliary celebration is set for March 20 at 8 p m and Bellevue Auxiliary party for state trustee Florence Eldred on April 25. Spring conference of Northwestern Zone with 44 auxiliaries will be in Fremont Ohio on April 3 and 4. Elyria auxiliary ritual and drill team will initiate a class on April 4 at 2 p m. bus will be chartered and members should contact Mrs Leona Gardner. Conference officers include Mrs Bernice Hoffman and Mrs Alice Kaylor. Open card party planned March 22 at 8 p m in Eagles hall. Anna Krebs heads arrangements. Officers for the coming year were nominated and will be elected April 7. Ritual and drill team practices March 29 and March 31. Ann Castle and Emma Prunner won special awards. refreshments served.

Ladies Auxiliary Eagles Glendale Auxilliary Bellevue Florence Eldred Northwestern Fremont Elyria Leona Gardner Bernice Hoffman Tiffin Alice Kaylor Eagles Hall Anna Krebs Ann Castle Emma Prunner

Carmella Leuzzi and Frank Puchalski to Wed in Open Church

Miss Carmella Leuzzi announced April 24 as the date of her marriage to Frank S. Puchalski at St Mary Church with Msgr Newton officiating. The couple, both listed with ties to West Homestead, will wed at ten in the morning. The bride’s sister Elizabeth Leuzzi will be maid of honor, with Nancy Puchalski and Mary Jane Folino as ushers. Groom’s brother Tommy Gard will be ring bearer. The shower was at Mrs Hodgson’s home on West Tenth St, with co-hostess Mrs E J Duffy.

Bfiss Judy Paonessa Afiss Carmella Leuzzi Frank S. Puchalski L. F. Hodgson West Tenth St St. Mary Church Msgr William L. Newton Dominic Leuzzi Eighth Street Peter Puchalski West Homestead Leuzzi Elizabeth Leuzzi Nancy Puchalsid Mary Jane Folino Anthony Folino Howard Gard John Magyar Jim Davis Tommy Gard Elyria High School St Mary Church Harold Rorick St. Anthony Church U.S. Steel Works Hodgson E. J. Duffy George Kuterovitch Rose Paonessa Santa Paonessa Revere

Story Hour Tomorrow at Elyria Public Library

Mrs Isabel Hoffman will tell tales tomorrow at 4 p.m in the Longielow Room of Elyria Public Library. Readings include The Little Dog Under The Wagon The Smallest Boy Sun Up Pussy Willow and Tail Fish Fry at United Polish Club every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Marian Martin Pattern 9281 for girls’ halter shorts and skirt

Vacation wardrobe pattern 9281 offers girls sizes 6 through 14 with a halter top, back wrap skirt, and shorts. Includes illustrated Sew Chart and complete instructions. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for postage to Marian Martin Elyria Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept New York.

Marian Martin Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y

Fish Fry at Ridgeville Congregational Church

Family style fish fry set for Friday March 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ridgeville Congregational Church. Adults priced at 1.50 and children at 75 cents. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.

Ridgeville Cong

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