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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1955

Page

5

Accept Inevitable Says 90 Year Old Mrs Ingersoll

Mrs Henry Ingersoll of 927 Middle Ave celebrated her 90th birthday with family at home where she has lived nearly seven decades. The Elyria resident recalls changes from gas streetlights to electric Cleveland landmarks, notes skepticism about suffrage, and reflects on a long life of community service, church work, and fond memories of her children and grandchildren.

Henry Ingersoll Middle Ave Cleveland Mery Elyria Henry Finstern Heights Boulevard Associated Milk Dealers ‘ of Ingersoll House Aid Miss Mary Ohio State Cleveland Browns

Alumnae Dinner Hosts Guests From Winning Team

The Nurses' Alumnae of the M. B. Johnson School of Nursing at Ely via Memorial Hospital held a tureen dinner with the winning team and their captain Mrs Thelma Meschke as guests. Mrs Maggie Mason reported on the recent convention and the group planned to meet June 1 at the Nurse's Home.

Ruth Hutchings Thelma Meschke M. B. Johnson School of Nursing Elyvia Memorial Hospital Amd Harold Zealley Sue McCracken Ohio State Nurses Association Maggie Mason

Holcomb and Denham Plan July Nuptials

Betty M. Holcomb daughter of Mrs Cora B Holcomb and the late R D Holcomb plans to marry Walter J Denham son of Mrs Anna Denham in July. Holcomb works at Lorain County Health Department in Oberlin and attends La Grange Methodist Church. Denham is a dairy farmer active in dairy groups. Both are members of LaGrange Old Glory Grange.

Betty M. Holcomb Walter J. Denham Cora B. Holcomb Nickel Plate Diagonal Rd la Grange R. D. Holcomb Anna Denham Haseen

Fear Has No Place Mrs Wedel Tells St Andrew Women

Mrs Theodore Wedel of Washington DC addressed two groups of St Andrew's Churchwomen saying fear has no place in a Christian life. She described this as an exciting time in his story and urged belief in God beyond mere belief to overcome fear including fear of death.

Theodore Wedel Washington, D.C St. Andrew's Washington St. Andrew's Church L. D. Acheson John Cutter Lefford Haugh ‘Waut Harold Kunkle Barnald Dunn United Rarl Tay Hristan Social Relation Howard Wells Coenforman Wes Qia Mas 1S Sear Happle Dicken Willam Denn Coechairmen Colinen St Andrew's Belle Heywood Doon Cheevers Grace Bick Regener Myps Carol Tidmall

Canteen Plans Crile Parties Elects Staff

Red Cross Canteen Service at Crile Veterans Hospital held a business meeting with plans for May open house and election of officers. Elizabeth Mischka presided. Bert Wagner named vice chair. Lois Jones secretary. Members discussed churchwomen’s role and goals for prayer groups and service activities at Crile Hospital.

Crile Veterans’ Hospital Red Cross Wedel Harry Hyman Park Elizabeth Mischka Bert Wagner Lois Jones Jhazard Hilda Hyman Florence Sherman Ruth Overdeer Crile Hospital Smal Elyria John Fidt EB. C. Cadence God Ed Faulkner John Christian Kolopos A. E. Sherman Mdication St. Clair Rebekah Polly Amidon Flora Huebner Crile Woma Chih North Ridgeville New Edwards Roll Arena Blanche Thompson

Franklin PTA officers elected at final meeting

Franklin School PTA finalized new officers and announced events including a paper sale, a 6 pm June 2 faculty party in Holly Hall, and a May 23 reservation deadline. Funds will cover the president’s trip to a national convention in Chicago.

Franklin Chicago Graham Ross Sue Hurds

Catholic Study Club Elects Officers for Fall

Women of churches group held the last meeting before summer, electing Mrs. Richard Walsh as president and other officers. A May 18 council dinner was planned, scapular material distributed, and the 16th anniversary party set for June 15 at Oberlin Inn. Mrs. Hogan spoke on her trip to the Shrine of St. Ann DeGeaupre in Quebec. Rummage and Bake Sale announced for Elyria Grange on May 7 at 8:30 a.m.

Catholic Study Club No. 4 Mission Circle No. T Norman Kaiser LaGrange Rd Richard Walsh Robert Hogan Mildred Walsh Martin McGowan Ted Emmerich Sunshine Porter Wilson Study Club Council Oberlin Inn

Third Order of St Francis Plans May Institute

Members of the Third Order of St Francis will attend a May 15 institute in Lorain. Mass starts 10:30 a.m. at St Anthony Church East Erie Ave with lunch at 12:45 p.m. and classes in the school hall. Brunch follows at 2:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Transportation contacts Dorothy Place 43754. Dinner reservations due by May 8.

Third Order of St. Francis Lorain St. Anthony Church East Erie Ave Dorothy Place

Miss Carol Webber to Wed C M Blackburn in Elyria

Miss Carol M. Webber daughter of Mrs Theresa Webber and the late Irvin Webber will marry Charles M. Blackburn son of Mr and Mrs M E Blackburn at St Mary Church Elyria on June 18 at 1030 a m The ceremony will be followed by a reception at P A C C Hall Lorain Jean Webber will be maid of honor with Mrs William Balogh and Miss Ann Blackburn as bridesmaids Charles Knechtges will be best man and Stanley Becker James Rozga will usher.

Carol M. Webber Theresa Webber East Ave Irvin Webber Charles M. Blackburn M. E. Blackburn Oak St Grafton St. Mary Church Elyria Miss Webber Jean Webber William Balog

Mothers and Daughters Attend Washington Ave Church Banquet

About 190 mothers, daughters, and children filled the Washington Avenue Church of Christ fellowship hall for the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet. Officers elected included Mrs. Fred Smith as president, Mrs. Robert Herkebile as vice president, and others. Mrs. Morris L. Brown spoke on dolls and child development, and a four-generation tribute was given to several families. The event featured solos, poems, and decor of white lilacs and tulips, with the 1955 budget set for June 2.

Christian Women Fellowship of the Washington Avenue Mary Lorreet Berkebile Robert Berkebile Giles Ray Charles Hall Charles Montgomery J. E. Pease E. J. Monroe Robert Stevenson Henry Shaw

Story Hour at Elyria Library Features Three Tales

Mary Jensen narrates three stories at 10 30 Saturday morning in the Longfellow Room of Elyria Library. The selections are Thidwick the Big Hearted Moose, Millions of Cats and Ask Mr Bear. Also listed a rummage sale at 222 East Third Street.

Mary Jensen Elyria

Couple’s ties span schools and firms across Ohio

Miss Webber, Elyria District Catholic High School graduate, works in General Motors purchasing and plans a church rearmament in her life. Her fiancé, an Elyria Heights School attendee and three-year U S Army veteran, works for Ford and attends John Carroll University at night. He belongs to Immaculate Conception Church in Grafton.

Miss Webber Elyria District General Motors Corporation United States Army Ford Motor Company John Carroll University Cleveland Immaculate Conception Grafton

Father Sues For 50 000 For Boy 7 In Avon Lake

Jack Mancuso of Jaycox Road Avon files suit for his seven year old son Joseph for 50 000 and 907 for himself against Ronald Leeseberg and his father Carl for injuries from a traffic collision at the Avon Lake Shopping Center on October 6. The suit seeks medical expenses and damages for the boy. Also notes a giant rummage sale at 234 Stanford Ave Friday and Saturday.

Jack Mancuso Jaycox Rd Avon Joseph Ronald Leeseberg Beachdale Ave Avon Lake Carl Leeseberg Ronald Stanford Ave

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