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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1940

Page

11

Miss Marjorie Parron and Robert Blakeley Wed in St. Andrew's

Miss Marjorie Brough Parron and Robert E. Blakeley were married in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church this afternoon. Organist Calvin Anderson accompanied the ceremony with the Lohengrin Wedding March for arrivals and the Mendelssohn Wedding March after the service.

Marjorie Parron Robert Blakeley St. Andrew's Church Marjorie Brough Parron Robert E. Blakeley St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Calvin Anderson

Local couples wed amid church rites and receptions

Miss Betty Mae Scheibel and James Willard Ow exchanged vows in the Second Congregational church parsonage with a 1:45 ceremony. The bride wore light blue crepe with pink lace, flowers and a velvet white accessories. A reception followed at 5 pm and the couple planned a short wedding trip before settling at 248 Spruce Street. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Scheibel of 2486 Spruce Street, a 1937 Elyria High School graduate and assistant cashier at Neisner Bros. Inc. James Willard Ow’s background includes schooling in Asheville NC and work with City Cab Co. The couple will reside at 248 Spruce Street.

Second Congregational Church A. E. Kemp Betty Mae Scheibel James Willard Spruce Street Carl Scheibel Elrria High School Comraderie Neisner Bros. Inc Brown Ashville North Carolina City Cab Company

Girl Reserve Mothers Banquet Honored By Local Units

The annual Girl Reserve mother daughter banquet drew 180 attendees with departments from Edison and Franklin presenting programs. Hostesses Maxine Duensing Jean Kessler and Helen Buck led guests to tables as Georgia Rick accompanied arrivals. A Chinese Mother talk by Mrs. C H Hamilton highlighted cultural ties and unity. A Hungarian dance by Helen Szabo and Rose Doman closed the program after the song Follow the Gleam. Special guests included school principals teachers and Junior Girl Reserve committee members.

Maxine Duensing Jean Kessler Helen Buck Garfare Georgia Rick Edison School Young Woman's League Virginia Kolopes Jefferson Hamilton Stanley Orr Arthur Hudnurr R. A. Petersen Pat Davis Dorothy Faye Smith McKinley Gerald Rice San Souci Marjorie Bannon Franklin Girl S. C. Smith C. H. Hamilton Oberlin China Helen Szabo Rose Doman John Patek

Local Socials and Visiting Guests Lead Meyers, Joneses, and Scouts

Mrs R T Ketcham and three Baptist church young women from Waterloo visit Mrs Harold Briggs on Third Street and plan Erie Pennsylvania trip for General Association. Eight senior Girl Scouts guest at Baldwin Wallace May Day. list includes Mary Ann Hover Claire Moon Jean Gray Ruth Hollis Shirley Green John Bovlan June Ross Joan O Donnell.

R. T. Ketcham Elyria the Baptist Church Waterloo Lowe Harold Briggs Third Baggs Erie Pennsylvania General Association of Regular Baptist Churches of North America William Kofsxe Laundon Court Ralph Kysela Shaker Heights Jack Gray John Richards G. J. Burandé Baldwin-Wallace College Mary Ann Hover Claire Marie Moon Jean Gray Ruth Hollis Shirley Green John Bovlan June Ross Joan O'Donnell Leo R. Meyer Mirs Horace H. Nye Alliance Ohio Virginia Nye Mount Union College Evangeline Spieth Detroit Michigan Celia Spieth Eighth Street George Builer Besti Ere Avenue Lorain Elyria Memorial Ger B. Findley Betty Bangor Sichugan Findley C. B. Charles K. Finley Denison Avenue Willowick Ben Kaplansky Spruce Street Elyma Memorial Hospital Robert Schroder Grafton W B. Timms Gulf Farms Florida Ida Mae Jones B. F. Jones Niles S. Franklin Logsdam Ene Finley Plymouth Zetta Brooks

Ruth Long to Wed Richard Adams on June 21

Mrs Ruth Long announced her coming marriage to Richard Adams set for June 21 at St Andrew's Episcopal Church. The couple, with Long daughter of Charles Hansen and Adams son of Reuben Adams, will wed in an open ceremony at 6 pm.

Miss Ruth Long Richard Adams Ruth Long Wesley Wilson Artemas Court Ruth and Douguel Odiiiz Luwefs Standard Drug Co St. Andrew's Episcopal Church E. B. Redhead Ruth Gatz Mary Gaetz Charlain Snider Mary Nemec Thelma McCrain Teresa Botka Lorretta Willis Jewell Knepper Betty Houser Evelyn Oidag Melva Wehmen Katherine Nelson Cleveland Anne Wilson

Elyria Bible Class Sets May Service and Ladies Day

Elyria Men s Bible class picks Leadership for Service as Sunday topic taught by L B Hindman at the Y M A at 9 30 a m The Garthe brothers will sing and wives and friends are welcomed This week May 15 at 6 39 p m the class will hold a tureen supper at the Uni C A

L. B. Hindman Elyria Men Garthe

Mission Study Club Concludes Yearly Meetings

Members and guests of the Mission Study Club of First Congregational church traveled to Mrs. T. D. Weidner’s Medina home for the final meeting. A seven o’clock supper was served by Mrs. Weidner and the Medina church committee. The program included a devotional, a business session, and officer elections for the coming year with W. F. Bell as president and Miss Minerva Seton as vice president.

C. W. Club Leonard Terry Joseph Hochenedel Fare Hargrave Ray Brunger Charlotte Pox Doris Leatherman Bell Avenue Betty Schroeder Marseilles Avenue Mission Study Club First Congregational Church T. D. Weidner Medina Weidner W. F. Bell Minerva Seton George Martin Mildred Day Ray Vestal Linda Cuyler Caroline Foley Miss Hubbard Ed Gates M. J. Lengel Mary Ingersoll Robert Hand R. E. Reuman The Ohio Women's Department of

D A R Golden Jubilee Observed With Meetings and Plans

The Regent Mrs George Bush opened the meeting of the Daughters of American Revolution as members and guests gathered at a Park Avenue home. New members Miss Scott and Mrs Earl Taylor were welcomed, and plans for Flag Day observance on June 14 were announced.

George Bush Daughters of American Revolution Marion Cora Bassett Park Avenue Miss Scott Earl Taylor Wilfrid Bowdler Claude Wigfield Fred Ruth D. A. BR Iida B. Earhart District of Columbia Columbus Caroline Scott Harrson Walworth Eugenia Washington Ellen H. Walworth Mar S. Lockweed Lenore Stevick Washington Ohio Mesdames F. A. Lawrence G . Bush E. J. Blaser W. W. Brown AL Howett A. M. Ewers Shepard and Blanchard

Cher Ami Club Entertainment At Glenwood Venue

Cher Ami club members were entertained by Mrs. George Hewitt at 222 Glenwood last evening. Prizes were awarded to Alberta Enh lert and Mrs. John Timms. Dessert was served to Mrs. Don Mason and guests. Tables were set with mixed bouquets and fall tapers. Mrs. Robert Daniels to host at 135 Riverside Court in two weeks.

Cher Ami Club George Hewitt Glenwood Street Alberta Enhlert John Timms Don Mason Robert Daniels Riverside Court

Missionary Circle Members Attend Service Meeting

Mission of Congregational Christian churches was joined by Mrs. F. M. Shelton of Columbus a Board of Missions member and Mrs. Lucy Houserman with several others including Miss Arletta Crawford Mrs. Annetta Otto Mrs. Frank Spencer Miss Spencer Mrs. Robert Goecke Mrs. Mary Gates and Mrs. Annie Francis at a recent gathering. The Reverend and Mrs. W. M. Auld and Mr. Shelton attended briefly.

Eastern Star Mother and Daughter Banquet Attended By 244

The Elyma Chapter Order of Eastern Star hosted its annual Mother and Daughter banquet at First Congregational Church drawing 244 attendees. Hazel Brodbeck and Marian Hand performed as Mrs. Minnie Lathrop spoke on Mothers and tribute tokens were given to the oldest and youngest mothers.

First Congregational Church Elyma Chapter Order of Eastern Star Eric Chapman Mable Strong Hazel Brodbeck Marian Hand Oberlin

High School PTA Elects Officers and Hosts Lecture

The High School Parent-Teacher Association meets in the auditorium Tuesday at 3 o clock for its annual meeting to elect and install new officers. Rev. Finciey Eastman of Wakeman presents Our Friends of the North with illustrated lecture. music directed by J Martin Beck. No student programs. refreshments served after.

Finciey Eastman Wakeman North J. Martin Beck

Elvira Eagles Saturday Night Family Party

Elvira Eagles hosts a Saturday night family party featuring a fish dinner, music, and dancing in a community event aimed at all ages. Attendees may enjoy a relaxed evening with live entertainment and a shared meal.

Elvira Eagles

Elyrian Menz and Janet Rackliffe Wed in New Britain

Miss Janet Rackliffe and Paul Jehr Menz wed at Trinity Methodist in New Britain Connecticut in a ceremony at eight o'clock. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Fredrick Rackliffe of New Britain. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Carl Menz of Elyria Ohio. Attendants include six bridesmaids and maid of honor Miss Justine Bacon. A reception followed for about one hundred guests. The couple will live in Cleveland after a honeymoon through Northern New England and New York state.

Janet Gray Rackliffe Paul Jehr Menz New Britain Connecticut Barton Bovee Trinity Methodist Church Raccliffe Air Fredrick Omer Rackliffe Kensington Avenue Mr. Menz Carl W. Menz Princeton Avenue Elyria Muss Rackliffe Maria Allen Marjorie Walker Alyson Baker Dorothy Alvord Ruth Raymond Dorothy Foster Brooklyn New York Justine Bacon Polly Smart Robert L. Denman Foster Rackliffe Robert Rackliffe Lawrence Gray Detroit Michigan J. Edward Melson Richard Baehr Joseph Hammerly New York City Mirs Harry Hawkins New Engand New York State Hatcher Cleveland Miss Rackliffe University of New Hampshire Moody Secretarial School Fenn College

Community groups calendar listing local meetings

Calendar entries show numerous organizations meeting at homes and churches around Oberlin and Lorain County. Highlights include Rainbow class mother daughter banquet at First Methodist 6 30 with speaker Mrs. Clarence Tucker Craig,Camera Club print night Boats, Delonians luncheon at Graystone 12 30, Colonial Club at Kriegs 1 30, and Queen Mothers of Methodist Church with Edna Townsend 7 30 at Earl Court.

Sa Gamma Robert Ross Second Congregaonal Irving Shepherd East Avenue South Side Circle C. Ryals Lorain Keébers E. J. Ernst North Ridge Zoac Ambherst Rainbow First Methodist Church Clarence Tucker Craig Oberlin Ann Pleasnick Camera Club Binis Lila Tufford Grafton Road Ekiopnen Delonians Graystone Hotel Colonial Club W. B. Hubbell Kriegs Order of Rainbow For P. D. Reefy G. A. R. Knights of Columbus Curtis Home Fifth Street Townsend Club King Solomon Lodge A. M Ait van Duyke Cleveland Street United Presbyterian Executives of Men's Missionary League Queen Thers of Metthodst Edna Townsend Earl Court

E O T Club Dines and Awards Prizes at May 22 Meeting

The E. O. T. club hosted by Mrs. William Karmen of High Street had seven games of pinochle with prizes awarded to Mrs. Myers Chapman and Mrs. Sterling Ray. The traveling prize went to Mrs. Mel Sayers. A dessert course followed, and the club adjourned to Wednesday May 22 at Mrs. Chapman’s Williams Street home.

William Karmen High Street Myers Chapman Sterling Ray Mel Sayers

Healon-Costello Nuptials At St. Peter's Church

Miss Rita Costello daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Costello married Willard Clark Healon son of Mrs J C Healon at St Peter s Church North Ridgeville at 9 30 this morning Fr George Martin officiated The bride wore white slipper satin and net with bridal veil Attendant Mary Isabelle McGuckin wore rose georgette Best man was Francis Gorman Ushers were Jack and Eugene McGuckin Twenty five guests attended at the bride s home on Route road Columbia Station Yellow and white decorations adorned the reception The couple left for a wedding trip in a brown ensemble The bride attended Notre Dame Academy and the groom attended Collingwood School

St. Peter's Church North Ridgeville Rita Costello M. J. Costello Willard Clark Healon J. C Healon Arbor Road Cleveland George Martin Mary Isabelle McGuckin Francis Gorman Jack McGuckin Eugene McGuckin Roor Road Columbia Station Mrs. Healon Mr. Healon Collingwood School Notre Dame Academy

Program At Home For Aged Featured Tomorrow

In observance of the ninth annual Mother's Day Pilgrimage to the Elyria Home for the Aged a featured program is set for tomorrow at 3 p m with Dr E Harold Mohn presiding. Dr Vernon Wade Wagar will offer the invocation. Miss Jean McCusker and the First Methodist church choir Canton will sing Beautiful Saviour. Elyria attorney F A Stetson will greet the guests followed by Dr Earl R Brown. A Welsh chorale will be sung by James Seybert and a quartet. Dr Schuyler E Garth will deliver the address. The Canton church choir will perform Sun Shine Forth with Wanda Wendell and Helen Sigrist. Announcements and benediction close the program. Open House runs 1 to 5 p m with refreshments.

Elyria Home For the E. Harold Mohn Board of Trustees Vernon Wade Wagar Jean McCusker First Methodist Church Choir Canton D. C. Farley D. C. Farley Will Sing “Beautiful Saviour” By F. M. Christiansen F. A. Stetson Elyria Earl R. Brown Love Divine Pritchard-Jones James Seybert Hele Sigrist Elizabeth Scott Jacques Barthhy James Serbert Macy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Betty Scheibel James Brown Richard Allen Women's Relief Corps No. 108 Loof Hall Marie Harris Department Helen Cameron Electa Sage Henry Lincoln Corps No. 92 Relief Committee Faustina Rawson Springfield Martha Reinke Agnes Erickson Jeanette Arnold Sage WRC WRLC Dorothy Martin Coute Qu'il Coute Club Oberlin Road Burmi Center For the Robert Gilli Jand Waite Howard Parron James Reesey Oliver Blakeley Los Angeles California F. D. Parren Courtland Street Blakeley J. M. Blakeley West Second Street American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation Elyria High School Campbell's School of Business Cincinnati Elyria Musical Art Society Black Ada Block Eleventh Street Bertha Worthington Nina Rhodes Ann Hollup Martha Eddy Josephine Hardy Sophia Welton Maggie Ward Elizabeth Wright Mabel Alexander Eaton Mary Gault Lola Swanson Rush Harrison Girls Glee Club Jefferson Junior High School Glee Club Viola Hargrave Thelma Gegenheumer Ceasare Franck Miss Hargrave Lthan Codex Louie Jabbusch Constance Jenkins Dorothy Yost Thelma Gegenhemer Alice Koehn Giernwood Street Alaude Hull Pauline Barck Florence Vanover Louella Crosby Catholic Study Club No. 1 Gene St. Marie West Avenue R. J. Bruck Christopher Columbus de Madariaga Bruck Frank Verbeck No Ian Yes Land Timothy Higgins Gene St Marie R. J Schorkr F. Werbeck S J. Birkbeck Werbeck George Kimbel Farmers Home Columbus Street Gertrude Beauty Shoppe Cleveland St Meyer and Lees Cabinet Shop Temple Court Fateu PWN Ushion the Colette Ehbray Lew Sigre Feenoes Lac Elyria Men's Bible Class D.A.R Cher Ami PTA Pennington Paradise Broad Street Elyrian Northern Savings & Loan Co Federal Home Loan Bank System Masonic Temple Healon Costello St. Peter's Marny East Bridge Street
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