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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1944
Page
4
Society notes celebrate Eleanore Brandan being installed Worthy High Priestess of Bethel Shrine during elaborate rites. guest lists, floral tokens, and honors for officers and attendees are described amid period ceremonial language and references to parade flowers, banners, and songs.
The engagement of Miss Jane Frances Reidy to Ensign Robert A Obringer US Navy was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Reidy of 4471 West Mist Street Cleveland. Obringer, son of Mr and Mrs Arbaty Obringer of 44 Clark Street, is a Flyria High School graduate and holds a John Carroll University BA from 1942. Reidy attends St Josephs Academy and St Vincent’s Charity Hospital School of Nursing. The notice also mentions Elsie Towne hosting a club party and future club meeting plans.
Members of the Elyria Business and Professional Women's club who attended a diner hosted by Lorin Bo and PW, with reports from the American Legion Ballot. The piece lists attendees including Eleanor Avimstrene Tati Beraaumma Dik Cor Phelps AW Iy Lyons Melnire and others, plus notes on guests traveling from Belgium Brazil and California for spring events and college visits. It mentions births showers and social updates across Elyria, including local families such as the Cartmans and Posgelas, and a gathering at Krieg's with prize bingo and corsages.
The Allen P T A meeting opened with the Lord s Prayer and routine reports. Nominating committee members include Mrs C Box chair and several alternates. Card party proceeds totaled 27.50 with half donated to Allen Boy Scout Troop 11.
Miss Margaret Marie Stramahan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Stramahan, is engaged to Ensign Lewis Cuson of the United States Navy. Cuson is the son of Mrs Henrietta Gubson of Ashland Ohio. Stramahan will graduate from Eaton High School and Ashland College and teaches at Congress Ohio High School. The couple’s wedding is planned for St Mary’s chapel on April 30.
Attorney General Herbert addressed a Republican Women’s Club reception honoring Thomas J. Herbert candidate for governor and Mrs Herbert. Local leaders from Lorain Avon Lake Elyria and Avon Lake members welcomed guests and introduced speakers. The event followed with tea and confections in the front parlor amid an American Beauty centerpiece, as volunteers assisted and a brief program closed.
Fragmented note lists a hospital discharge for Mrs Donaldson and a baby, with address scraps and a rummage sale entry in room 730. Mentions Bell Co near Circle 2 Methodist, and various garbled street names in East Hinad Street and W12 Dens Son Avenue.
The Jolly Nine club elected officers at Mrs. Ron Winters home 134 Lafayette street Wednesday evening. New president Mrs Herald Dickinson secretary Mrs Erne Bachman treasurer Mrs Edward Free. Prizes in contract rummy went to Bachman first, Myre second, Dickinson consolation. After lunch the group adjourned to meet with Mrs Dickinson 124 Fairlawn avenue April 2. Mothers and daughters program featured Oberlin Conservatory girls and Junior Woman's Club phivers with Mrs George Jewitt chairing.
A WAVES welcoming event for Miss Dorenthy Sabeta, hosted by her sister Mrs. Warfield Rock, featured bingo with prizes and gifts for the honoree. A luncheon buffet served guests, with Sakota awaiting WAVES service and Peters entertaining for Homemaking Tau. Community plans for future meetings and apron-making for service are noted.
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