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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
4
The Elyria Woman's Club reviews a year of activities and charities at its annual meeting. officers, delegates, and forthcoming projects are discussed including memorial efforts, a district presentation, and the Bridanne chair leadership.
The report lists numerous local events and births with residents like Mr. and Mrs. Wellmat Cornelius from Chicago visiting Pasadena, and families including the Nagy, Hermes, and Puskas clans. It notes civic activities, such as League of Women Voters events, Catholic Parent-Teacher meetings, and a Medina lodge installation, with several name-dated announcements and hospital births in Elyria Memorial.
Announcement of the engagement of Mint Reila Ann Bates to Robert Frederick Orhde is made at a family dinner. Miss Bates, a Lagain high school graduate, works at the National Tube Company. Orhde, from Cleveland, is employed by the Petty Fay Company and is a Knights of Columbus and Moose Lodge member. Plans for a fall wedding are in the works.
Rev. Gilbert Appelhof Jr of Berean calls for an institute of human relations to prep couples for a happy home life as courts sever marriages in large cities. He outlines institutes like WOCAS and YWCA programs and mentions upcoming conferences, fundraisers, and youth activities across Northeastern Ohio with multiple community organizations involved.
Announcement of engagement between Miss Helen Yakunovich of Kopton and Robert W. Harr Jr. of Kipton with plans for a June 26 wedding. Helen works at a Kroger in Oberlin. Robert, a 26 month Army veteran, is employed by Sharp garage in Cleveland. They intend to live in Kipton. Plus note of Air Corps Mothers Club memorial service at the Woman's Club, honoring seven mothers and fourteen sons, with readings and song, and forthcoming social events.
Local rummage sale advertised by residents Tammy Kidd 20 of Merehead Ky, Dooddike Brown of Oberiin Alexander Mayes 28 at 419 Loui Lana Avenue, and Alice Lear 27 at 120 Aube rash. Mens womens and children's clothing and other articles offered.
A surprise farewell party for Jaren Rawnsley was held last evening at 9457 Gullrod Gamex. Gifts were given as she and her family plan to move to Arena. Hostesses Mrs Stanley Wise and Mrs James Lyons prepared two courses.
The Gates PTA held a social evening for teachers with daffodils and yellow-white decor. Mrs. GB Hell received a recognition gift as president and board members were thanked for past year work. Games featured dressed fowl items and kitchen gadgets. Retail orders listed for a Wellington market.
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