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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1942
Page
3
Miss Jean Taylor wed Herman Haber in a plain ceremony today at the First Congregational Church. The couple, with families including Mrs. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Haber, celebrate under vows witnessed by friends in a modest service.
Miss Vivian Mae Horace daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Nates left Elyria for Columbus Mississippi where in a Presbyterian church she wed Sgt Robert Gerber in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a blue spring dress with navy accessories and carried red roses. The groom and bride will reside at 672 Second Avenue North Columbus. He is an Air Corps veteran who served since 1940. A reception followed at the bride’s home for about 30 guests. The couple plan to spend their honeymoon and later work at Manufacturers and Fabrics Inc. in Elyria.
Patchy OCR text references a Bible study group and a May or April date, with broken names and terms. No clear event, place, or organizer is identifiable. The readable fragment mentions Beth and care for a sermon or lesson, but the record remains uncertain.
A fragmented notice hints at a King Solomon ledge mystery with unclear date details and limited readable names. The text mentions a dispute or inquiry and references a local issuer, leaving key facts unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a church group event in Elyria with names like Claeys Wisfield and Jenson. Details are unclear but reference mentions a special program and a meeting time around nine. No clear date or full participant list is readable.
A jumble of names and places recounted from Cleveland to Michigan and New York. Harried social visits, guests at homes, and club gatherings mark the week as families and friends attend events across Oberlin Breckenridge and Orange.
Incomplete OCR fragment describes a guest meeting about films shown recently by Carl Lehm Ay and others. Mentions Mrs Reiser and Mevicu sides, with garbled names and places. No clear event date or outcome available.
Mrs Craig chaired the March St Marys Parent Association meeting held at the church hall. A financial report covered the successful showing of the religious film Perpetual Sacrifice. Mrs George Mich, a third grade member, led the program and introduced Judge Wilcox who spoke on child welfare and parental influence. Clarence Crary discussed Children in War Times, noting evacuees and nervous strain but school openings with trained teachers. A committee will meet Friday to plan May officers.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an association meeting and references to deer, ears, and people. Names and clear facts are missing or garbled, leaving only scattered nouns and phrases.
Elyria Chapter of the Order of Este held a well attended meeting at Mason Temple with members and writers from Lorain, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Red Cross participation was urged, announcements made, and plans discussed for April events and a Golden Wedding anniversary.
A fragmented OCR shows numerous names tied to addresses in Hart Downs East Brider road and surrounding areas. The partial names include William Varga Mary Tou Was ner Mrs. Fleming Mrs J oseph Ellen Mrs Tex Harning Mrs Charlie Werrington Warren Fentty Ruth Tron and Francis Calta. The text references streets such as Chestnut Hamilton Emerson Adams Third and Cleveland as well as Berea Columbia Station and Valley City.
Mr and Mrs J Dyke of Sugar Where Mr Dyke was a long resident and healthily active plan a 60th anniversary at home with relatives invited to attend. Their daughter Edith and son Ralph Uske attend as do Marjorie and others. The couple will be 82 and 88 in April and have spent many years in the community.
Anthony Poproch, 24, and foreman Lillen Hoakey receive licenses for Train and Lean 2A respectively under new permit actions. The records list ages and associated license classes reflecting municipal approvals.
Local calendar notes a Mivcary society event and a Women’s Club meeting with speaker Nye. The piece lists numerous hospitality gatherings, including hostess duties, family visits, and several dinners and showers at homes in Oberlin Amherst Elyria and nearby areas with many named attendees and hosts.
March announcements list school programs and events at Belden and Delden. Highlights include a Spring Musiq program, an April 8 Winter Roller Skai party, an April 4 Scruor class play, and a new Industrial Arts Garden open for inspection with a neat appearance. Also noted is the annual music event at Cigarview school on March 28 featuring bands orchestras choirs and clubs, plus student awards and a PT A meeting rescheduled to Thursday evening March 26.
Henrietta Bringe hosted the Tap Table Bridge Club gathering on Thursday evening. Mrs. Carl Nendeich won the first prize and Mrs. Daniel Knoble received consolation. Several hours of fellowship followed, including a blanket shower.
South Ridge area hosts a midweek gathering of Ladies Missionary and Woman's Societies. Devotionals led by Mrs. Mitton Epprey opened the program with readings. A contest featured the White team led by Mrs. A E B McVey and the Red team captained by Mrs. Harvey Curtis, with boys to entertain the June winners. Refreshments served for fifteen members and several guests including Mrs. Mary Wendt and Mrs. Matilda Dramm.
Mr and Mrs AW Jones and S Davis of Ob es were named Thursday evening for dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Bay Bradley. Mrs Norman Ausmuth of fare ten was in Spencer on Friday for business and called among friends. The Lawrence Thitches family on Liberty Street bought the Don Welsh property in River Corners. Mr and Mrs Harold Painter and Mrs Walter Handley spent Saturday afternoon in Ashland. Mrs Painter visited her father. KC Panter, patient in the chess its mst, and Stes Claude Gannett were invited to a wedding anniversary in Sullivan. Mrs Stedman Wuntey and daughter visited Dr Steate tes, a former doctor of Spero. Jennie Jehan of Cleveland spent the weekend here with JW Jekne’s family. Wanda Starr Batgene to Bigry to work in the Jeep Aral ar.
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