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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1944
Page
3
The article covers the wedding of Mr and Mrs Wargo with detailed attire, ceremony at the bride's home, guests from multiple cities, and a buffet reception. It also notes a Mothers and Grandmothers event at the Truth Seekers gathering with church women, costumes, prayers, songs, and awards for grandmothers.
The article notes a gathering at 611 o'clock for a family event near Elyria with many locals attending. Fragments describe a son Col. Harvey and relatives overseas assignments, a farewell for Pte. Robert Wightman, and a party planned for unit members stationed at Oberlin. Attendees include Frances Budach, Elmer Bishop, Eliza McMullen, Paul Jones, and others.
A jumble of local names and events is recorded, including births, visits, club gatherings, and hospital updates. Individuals such as Mrs. Raytaihe Ehvstieg, Miss Jie Keyes, and Mrs. Grace Walker appear alongside community notices, social events, and Coast Guard recruiters urging service. The piece reads as a daily ledger of neighbors, births, and civic activities with sporadic place names and dates.
A varied hospital discharge list includes Mrs. Chester Boon ewater Oberlin fonds Alten pirates and several others. Names such as Mrs. Rose Lubiisky 218 West River Street and Mrs. Melvin Rathery Oberlin appear among the discharged along with baby boys and girls from multiple streets including 414 Cleveland Street and 497 Wreet Hiver Street. Additional entries mention Mrs. Beau Carepenter and Mrs. Atin Sthayman with newborns, plus residents like Margaret Ruske and Mes. John Pinskey in nearby areas.
Local society notes record church groups and lodges meeting with Mother’s Day services, scripture readings, and social refreshments. St Paul’s Church Circle No 8 hosted by Mrs G Apal with guests Mrs Fred Ruth, reflections from St John, and plans for Ascension Day services. Elyria Lodge No 603 T O O P held flag ceremony and announced officers and degree conferment. Daughters of Scotia met in Victory Hall with prize awarded to Mrs Lou Benson and a social after. Next meetings scheduled across early July.
A former resident of Truk Island will address the Council of Christian Church. The guest speaker, Mrs. Logan Tuptal, is described as a long-time resident who knows Abe Cotnling and offers insights on the war in the South Pacific. The interview touches on U S Navy involvement, island water and strategic points, with mentions of sponsorship by the Congregational church and connections to Oberlin College. The article also covers local church activities and devotions led by Mrs. Funk and others, plus social Circle events and refreshments.
Lorain girl Miss Velen Sivinski daughter of Mrs Stephanie Bietka marries Pvt John Krupelak son of Mr and Mrs Mike Krupelak at Ardmore Army Air Base Oklahoma with Chaplain A Lite ress officiating. Bride wears white net gown with lace, bouquet of sweetpeas and red vies. Attendants include Miss Mutry Resek of Lorain. Wedding dinner at Ardmore hotel. couple to reside at 20 Douglas, Ardmore Oklahoma.
The Spring Conference of the Women's Republican Clubs was held at Gelwmbas on Friday April 2. Eight delegates attended from the Medication of Wormrn's clubs, with speeches highlighting conference personalities and a pledge of future activity led by president Cara Phelps. The meeting, concluded by Mrs. Jake Shafer, discussed membership, reports, and upcoming duties, with a floral ceremony and remarks from notable members including Miss Plivks Mu He and Mrs. Shafer. The group then noted next meetings and the annual election duties slated for April 1944.
After school at Lake Avenue School the Girl Scouts met on Tuesday to prepare and enjoy Skypunish lovtilas, then shared a regular meeting with group singing, reflecting a cheerful program.
A local women’s club, the AOW GLA, voted to end USO activities for employed women and to hold a membership drive through spring. Charlotte Fox was named chairwoman of the upcoming varied program, with plans for a May 23 midday meeting at the Little Red Schoolhouse and 6:16 arrival for lessons. Cabinet members and Miss Onn attended.
Miss Standen, of Fourteenth Street Elyria, formerly with Pfaudley Company, is to wed Staride Jr. of Shelby, Mississippi. The couple plans a ceremony this fall with attendants and a reception to follow.
Milyeia Narge M tase had at to 8 oftlock B45 oid.
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