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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1939
Page
7
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Mrs C B Reid of 324 Ninth Street hosted a surprise party for daughter Miss Wilma Reid who wed Glenn Wesley Harrison on January 25 1939 in Napoleon Ohio The couple with Mrs Gilbert Osmer of Oberlin were married in Napoleon Decorations and prizes marked the event and guests included Mr Harrison from Oberlin and Mrs Burt Harrison of 140 Elm Street Oberlin The new couple will reside in Oberlin after a summer at the Reid home Mrs Harrison previously worked at Lorain County Bank and participates in Pow Wow Club Elyria Womans Club Junior Department.
Dorothy Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs Ola Berry Cleveland selects Saturday July 15 for her marriage to Frank Stetson Jr of Cleveland. Stetson son of Mr and Mrs Frank Stetson of 427 West Avenue. Berry works in Dr Louis I Steiners dental office Cleveland. Stetson attended Randolph Mason and Ohio State University.
Twenty six mothers and daughters attended a banquet at Krieg's on West Avenue hosted by the Y L S of St Johns Lutheran church. Esther Guthman welcomed attendees in the president's absence and Mrs Edward H Peters spoke for the mothers. A poem by A C Schilleman and readings by Edgar A Guest followed, then games and a tureen luncheon preceded by a spring flower table decor.
Norma Griffith and Leslie C Walker married at 8:30 pm at the home of W J Walker on Harwood Street in Cleveland area. Rev Edwin Kirby officiated before a small group of relatives with an improvised fireplace altar and yellow forsythia decorations.
A list of individuals receiving licenses includes Joseph Zalka, 27, a farmer from Oberlin. Rose Polacsek, 24, of 602 West 13th Street. Elyria resident Stuart Williams, 24, advertiser. Reba Hartman, 21, Avon Lake. Victor Spiler, 32, Cleveland, laborer. Irene Snodgrass, 35, Ridgeville Township. Steven Lumas, 33, South Euclid, Seaman. Rose M. Gonda, 31, Lorain. Wilbur Rudd, 24, Elyria, assembler. Marie Crowns, 18, Carlisle Township. Joseph F. Ryan, 32, Amherst, electric welder. Gertrude Machutas, 29, Lorain. John Janisko Jr., 30, Lakewood, press operator. Julia Chocol, 23, Lorain.
The Junior Activities Group of American Legion Auxiliary hosted a dance at the Legion Home with fifty couples, music by Chuck Whitney’s orchestra, pastel decorations, and souvenir diplomas. Proceeds fund redecorating the Y W C A bedroom. autumn plans to refurnish follow.
Mrs. C S Blackburn and Miss Emma Bowes outlined plans for the Oberlin Center for Colored People known as Oberlin Phyllis Wheatley. Jane Hunter of Cleveland assisted, and Elyria Y W C A’s Inter-Racial Committee plans a June visit. Geraldine Bohannon served as secretary pro tem.
Mrs Ray Chamberlain of Kenyon avenue spoke Friday afternoon to Oberlin School of Commerce girls on Personality and Dress in the Business World. She analyzed six Elyria girls and led a general discussion with remarks on other students.
The Missionary Society of the Church of Christ held guest night at the Cope home on Lake Avenue with 21 members and 12 guests. Mrs H R Riddle was reelected president and Mrs Ruth Knechtges named 1st vice president. Speaker Mrs Craig of Oberlin discussed six censures in eleven years and Mediterranean travels. June 2 luncheon planned at Mrs Crawford's home.
The Anthony Club met last evening and dined at the Gypsy Fiddle then visited Miss Jane Mashinske’s home to honor Miss Roberta Mosley on her birthday. Prizes went to Mrs Victor Visci and Mrs Howard Parton for games while Miss Helen Nagy and Roberta Mosley earned consolation. A midnight dessert featured a lace table, pansy centerpiece, and yellow tapers.
Readable listings show meetings and socials across churches clubs and organizations. Highlights include Rainbow class mother daughter banquet at Fa Gama with Kathryn Banker and others, plus Catholic Study Club and Knights of Columbus events and garden club gathering at Elyria Woman's Club.
Max Roe plans a Derby trip to Kentucky and visits in Memphis and other points before returning in a week. Mr. and Mrs. Stekley of Stanford avenue visit Cambridge Ohio for a wedding and relatives. Various families host or welcome visitors, births occur at Elyria Memorial Hospital, and new guild officers for the First Congregational Church are announced with a summer picnic planned.
Greece reports higher trade this year with the United States and Germany as top buyers and sellers. Central Guild of St. Andrew's church invites members to a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Bowdler's home with plans for May social events and a June picnic. Reverend Daniels will speak at Elyria Garden Club on English gardens.
The We-O-Na Club met at Laura Corey's home on Second Street. Camilla Games and Lottie Smith were elected secretary and treasurer. After the business, games were played and the hostess served refreshments to Betty Stofer Dorothy Stofer Lydia Michael Lottie Smith and Camilla Gaines.
Ely Parent-Teacher Association meets Tuesday May 9 at 3 00. The kindergarten and first grade children entertain with dancing and singing, followed by election and installation of officers. Refreshments served. Special invitation to kindergarten and eighth grade mothers.
Mary Ruth Cochrane and Chalmer C. Mosher married today at the First Congregational church in a ceremony read by Dr. William Muir Auld. The couple will reside in Elyria after a wedding trip. both have ties to local high schools and Oberlin commerce programs.
Mrs August Groll of 138 Pasadena avenue hosted a gathering revealing Ruth Groll and Charles Vanscolina of Cleveland will wed May 28. Yellow roses and silver leaves adorned the table with a bell and cake honoring the bride elect and her mother.
When fat catches fire cover it to smother and cool, or push the pan to the back of the stove. Strain grease to remove large particles and use a potato to absorb remaining particles. Make sour milk by adding two tablespoons vinegar to one cup sweet milk and letting it stand.
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