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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1952

Page

7

Grafton Man Marries In Akron Church Ceremony

Miss Julia Kovacs of North Canton wed Weyne Mennell at 2 pm in the Hungarian Reformed church of Akron. Attendants included Theda Mennell, Ruth Michaef Greftan, Snookie Kovacs, and Betty Rose Kovacs. Best man Willard Mennell. ushers Frank Kavats and Lowell py. The couple plans a southern wedding trip and will reside on Rennell road.

Grafton Julia Kovacs Weyne Mennell Akron Miss Kovacs Mme Pau Kovacs North Canton Mennell Louis Mennell Marriaa Theda Mennell Spencer Rose Kovacs Ruth Michaef Greftan

Birthdays Recognized At Rebekah Lodge Meeting

GRAFTON Rebekah lodge members were honored for birthdays after the regular meeting on Tuesday. Refreshments featured a St Patrick's day motif and a large birthday cake. Small gifts were given to birthday celebrants. Noble Grand Phyllis Blaine led the business session. A cash donation to the Springfield home was approved for Easter.

Grafton Anchor Rebekah Lodge Phyllis Blaine Springfield

Women Pledge Aid To Church Fund

Grafton St Johns Ladies Aid voted $60 for the renovation of St John s Lutheran church Elyria at a Tuesday meeting. Helen Neitzel president hosted. A bake sale was planned for March 29 at 9 30 a m at Bill Klinet s radio shop. Thirteen members and one guest, Eunice Thomas, attended. prizes were awarded. Elizabeth Balsman to host April meeting.

Grafton Grafton St. John's Ladies Aic St. John’s Lutheran Elyria Helen Neitzel Bill Klinect Eunice Thomas Neitze Irs Elizabeth Balsman

Lorain Countians Picnic In Florida

Lorain County group hosted a picnic last Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Marsh in Eustis Florida dinner served for 34 guests. Mrs Frank Crawford of Grafton presided at a brief business meeting recalling the 1951 minutes F E Sharp of Ripton was elected to head the group. Miss Helen Hutt of Elyria and Eustis shared experiences from Camp Polk La and service in Germany and Europe with the Special Military Services program.

Eustic Fla Charles Marsh Ely Thins Frank Crawford Grafton Germany Europe Special Military Services Program

Grafton Friendship Class Hears Cox Bouley Hosts

Members of the Friendship class met March 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Cox. They were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bouley with an ac- set.

Grafton Bruce B. Cox Joe Bouley

Dorothy Konczal Honored at Grafton Shower Before Upcoming Wedding

Dorothy Konczal, set to wed Sgt Frederick Rouse next month, was toasted at a Sunday shower in Immaculate church hall, Grafton. Hostesses Ruthella Jenkins and Eleanor Weiger led 35 guests from Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin, Wellington, Valley City and Graf ton. The event featured yellow and white decor, an umbrella display of gifts, and a three tiered wedding cake for luncheon.

Grafton Dorothy Konczal Frederick Rouse

Altar Set To Be Dedicated At Grafton Church

A dedicatory prayer will be added to the Grafton Methodist service on Sunday March 30 as a new altar set funded by the Gleaner’s class and Mr and Mrs Guy Finlayson is installed for permanent use. The set features a large cross on a hexagonal base with IHS monogram, matching vases and candles. The committee includes Mrs Kenneth Cook Mrs George Edwards and Mrs Carl Shephard with William Finley supplying candles and accessories.

Grafton IHS Guy Finlayson Kenneth Cook George Edwards Carl Shephard William Finley Church

M.Y.F. Groups Attend Quo Vadis Show

Grafton MYF groups join sixteen youths and six adults for a trip to Elyria to see Quo Vadis. Auto convoy was led by Ray Brehm and three others. next Sunday the Senior MYF hosts Rev. Levane Thompson’s Columbia Station group with a Progressive Supper at the church ending with worship, dessert, and recreation.

Grafton MYF Elyria

Prayer Circle Set In Litchfield With Guest Speaker

Interdenominational Prayer Circle will meet Thursday March 27 at 2 PM at Mrs Henry Northey’s home. Guest speaker will be Mrs Alta Jaconson of French West Africa. Also notes on visits news and local happenings including birthdays and a pancake supper hosted by the fire department.

Litchfield Henry Northey Alta Jaconson French West Africa Charles Fitch Alexandria Chicago Norris Leach Fitch Paul Bohley Donna Keith Elinor Gayer Teddy Northey

W S C S Plans Basement Cleanup at Grafton Church

The Women's Society of Christian Service met in Grafton Methodist Church dining room to pledge missions funds equal to last year and set April 1 for a basement cleaning. Mrs. Jeanette Shephard presided as members outlined deaconesses work and a tureen luncheon was announced for April with Mrs. A H Furnish hosting.

Grafton Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Jeanette Shephard Marie Adams Gladdis Johnson Leah Reese

Four-Year-Old Diana Bruhn Honored At Birthday Party

GRAFTON The fourth birthday of Diana Bruhn was celebrated by a group of young friends at her home with games and refreshments. Diana received gifts as guests including Gayle Bartlett Beth Butler Elaine Nancy Madaras Annette Patty Stroebel Lynn Smith Lynn Imes and her sisters Barbara and Shery Bruhn attended.

Grafton Diana Bruhn Diana Gayle Bartlett Beth Butler Elaine Nancy Madaras Annette Patty Stroebel Lynn Smith Lynn Imes Barbara Shery Bruhn

Cuckoos Nest Play Timed For March 27 28 at Town Hall

Proceeds from a Grange covering will fund department needs. The play The Cuckoos Nest is scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings March 27 and 28 at 8 15 at the town hall. Local residents noted visitors and a historical phrase about Tripoli and the infant U S Navy.

Department The Grange Town Hall John Fratz Florida Roy Fratz Matt Watts Canton Lettie Leach East Street

Youth Group Plans Skating Party After Lent

Belden town hall hosted about 25 youths of the Eastern Rural Youth Group to view films including This Is America to Me. Jim Cummins led the business session which set a skating party for late April and named a committee for ticket distribution at the April meeting. Joanna White reported on planned activities such as baseball games a picnic a hayride and other events. Membership requires attendance at three of five meetings plus 4 H membership. non 4 H members may join by attending ten of twelve meetings. Officers will be elected at the April 16 meeting at Columbia Town Hall.

Mexico Robert Nesbett Cox Clifford McGill O’grala Club Lois Younglas May O'Connor Belden Belden Town Hall Dean Simeral United States America Frank Sinatra Jim Cummins Joanna White

Belden Kan Do 4-H Club Members Active

Five members of the Belden Kan Do 4-H club appeared at the event, joining peers in community activities and showcasing their project work.

Grafton Belden

Religious Film To Follow Supper In Grafton

The last Family Night pot luck before Easter will be held Wednesday March 26 at 6 30 pm in the Methodist church basement. The Home Builder's class arranges the tables and provides coffee. Each family brings a hot dish and table service. A film titled The God of Creation will follow in the church auditorium.

Grafton Methodist Church God of Creation

How We Choose Our Projects Discussed on Radio Program

On a Saturday at 11:15 a.m. a local radio station hosted a program about project selection. Speakers included Douglass Blackhall, club president, Bob Eyring, Jarretta Eppley, Lee Sooy, and Carol Schriver.

Douglass Blackhall Bob Eyring Jarretta Eppley Lee Sooy Carol Schriver

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