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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

2

Lake Ave Congregational Women Hold Spring Luncheon

Lake Avenue Congregational Church Women’s Association hosted the annual May luncheon with 100 attendees. Honored guests included Albert Seeley and Mrs. Lydia Lord Davis, along with several ministers and members. Seeley spoke on Oberlin in China, covering common people, missionaries, and the Oberlin in China school begun forty years ago. The event featured devotional remarks, songs, and a luncheon committee led by Mrs. Harold Olmstead, with officers to be dedicated June 6.

HE Women’s Association of Lake Avenue Congregational Church Albert Seeley Lydia Lord Davis Oberlin W. Aleath Elizabeth Rich Richard Lehman Eldred Evans Louis Kolopus F. E. Ulich Oberlin College China Shansi Ching Seeley Shans Davis Evans Kolopus Harold Olmstead C. R. Wheeler Clyde Shuster Edward Waldron Harley Rea Women’s Association

Junior Women Entertain For Their Mothers

Elyina Junior Woman's Club hosts its annual mother daughter banquet at Saddle Club with yellow and green decor. Mrs. Lysaght and Mrs. Elliott retire as presidents. new officers installed by Mrs. Horan. Axel Skjerne of Oberlin gives a Denmark themed talk on cooperatives.

Igih Elyina Saddle Club Social Progress Department The Woman's Club Richard Lysaght Duke Elliott R Etiring Henry Meckley Raymond McCullen Tan Jean Reinhardt Elliott Alvin Meyer Meckley Harold Haywood Douglas Brydon Lysaght Ted Franklin Jack Huge Robert Boylan Nancy S Jenkins Herbert Meister Meyer William Mann Elma Wirth Richard Corts William Kaylor Louis Murphy Buckeye Regis Jauion Vernon Bell Grant Keys Jessie Henderson Nicholas Gighorth Harold Geigey Harris Nichols Ray Bowen Willam Kaylor Wayn Joviak

Teachers and mothers hold spring meeting at Gates auditorium

A party for teachers board members and room mothers took place at Gates auditorium Monday evening with a 7 pm dinner The Woman's Club presented a play The Quilting Bee gifts were given by the board and team mothers Mrs Richard Owens thanked members and Mrs G E Hull attended The evening ended in social time A rummage sale is set by St Francis Navier Circle No 7 at the garage rear 222 Sth St Sat 8 to 12 alm Dr Ray Smith dentist advertises extraction bridge work and emergency service day or night

Gates Auditorium Dione Richard Owens George Emody Woman's Club Emody St. Francis Navier Circle No Ray Smith Fifth St Middle Ave

Abookire Monia Wedding Set For June 7 Outdoor Rite at Spring Valley

Invitations are out for the outdoor wedding of Miss Angela Alyce Monia and George G. Abookire at Spring Valley Country Club on June 6 at 7 p.m. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Henry K. Shaw. Family members from Lorain, Elyria, and Cleveland attend as maids, best man, ushers, and a violinist. Angela Monia, active in Lorain civic and musical circles, is employed by Hart Jewelry. Abookire is a World War II veteran and works with Holmes Construction. A reception follows the ceremony.

Angela Alyce Monia Charles Monia Thirteenth Street Lorain George G. Abookire A. H. Abookire Middle Avenue Helen Gloria Mane Charles Abookire Cleveland Norman Elyria Will Abookire Sandra Claire Joseph Monia Spring Valley Country Club Henry K. Shaw First Christian Church Mullen Murray Vfl W.no Holmes Construction Conte Pary

Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Personal News Summary May 20 1948

Elyria area residents share life events including weddings births and club activities. Doris Gough and Patricia Hogan model home economics outfits at Bowling Green State University May 24. Mrs Donna Vibber sang at Elyria BPW meeting. Miami marriage ties reported. Several births announced at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Church circle officers reelected with Miss Klopfenstein chairing Mid-Town circle. A pink and blue shower honored Mrs Alfred Jabbausch. pinochle and dance noted. Price controls in Peru show effective trends with rising prices likely.

Doris Gough Ira Gough Cambridgec Court Patricia Hogan R. R. Hogan Denison Avenue Bowling Green State University Donna Vibber Harley Vibber Elyria Business and Professional Women’s Club John S. Brown Grafton Road Miami Fla Brown Leota Twinkle Joseph Bonczek Alorgan Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Joseph Michale Glenwood Street Alfred Jabbausch Frank Vayda Robert Veard Columbus Street Stanley Wisnnski Leo Mahar Erhart Jabbausch

Summer Play Day Plans At YW Are Announced

Mrs. Hazel Bowman and her Play Day committee of the YWCA met to plan the annual Summer Play Day for the weeks of July 5 and July 12. Activities include folk dancing dramatics swimming and crafts for girls eight to 12 years old or in grades 3-6 from 9 30 to 3 with lunch provided. Registration at the Y June 21-22 and June 21 for Girl Scout Day camp attendees. A doctor visit for physical exams is planned June 30 with a nominal fee. Fee for camp remains 3. Flyers will distribute next week with health blanks. Staff and final details to be set June 9. Spisak Chochol wedding set for three o clock in St Peter and Paul Lutheran Lorain Saturday.

Hazel Bowman Finwood

Bake sale at Bauer Dairy by Holy Cross P T L A

Holy Cross P T L A staging a bake sale Saturday morning at Bauer Dairy. Proceeds support school activities and student programs. Vendors offer assorted treats and refreshments for local shoppers.

Holy Cross P.tla Bauer Dairy

Interest Shown In Gold Star Mothers Chapter Here

Elyria seeks new Gold Star Mothers chapter members by applications at Mrs. M. T. Ensign’s home 812 West Broad Street this weekend. After last night’s meeting June 16 was set for the next gathering with Mildred Jones Ohio department head assisting. Only mothers with sons killed between December 7 1941 and September 2 1945 qualify. four World War I Gold Star Mothers in Elyria are honorary members.

New Elyria Gold Star Mothers M. T. Ensign West Broad Street Elyria Bertha Hinkson Earlcourt Hattie Welch Oak Street Sophia Peters Columbus Street Mary Meinke Hamilton Avenue

Hospital births and listings at local addresses

Discharges include Mrs. Thomas Ern shaw with a baby girl at 107 Fremont Street, Mrs. William Worley with a baby girl at 101 West River Street, Mrs. James Dove with a baby boy at 143 Charles Court, Mrs. Arthur Rainey with a baby boy at 1886 Lake Avenue, Mrs. Charles Meldrum with a baby boy at 32414 Fifth Street, Mrs. John Prosser with a baby boy at 711 Cleveland Street, Mrs. James Reynolds at 820 Park Avenue. Rummage sale announced for Saturday, May 22 at Bethel Shrine, 106 Middle Ave, upstairs.

Thomas Ernshaw Fremont Street William Worley West River Street James Dove Charles Court Arthur Rainey Lake Avenue Charles Meldrum Fifth Street John Prosser Cleveland Street James Reynolds Park Avenue

Local clubs host gatherings and services tonight in Elyria

Elyria groups announce a busy evening with initiation at Council No. 86 R and S M and a Royal and Select degree. Junior Chamber of Commerce awards banquet features Lausche. Lydia group and Laymen's League present an 8 p m program at First Christian church with a 7 45 p m business session. Numerous church circles, clubs, and leaders meet across town, planning picnics, mission talks, music, and charitable events.

Elyria Council S. M Junior Chamber of Commerce Lausche Lydia Group Laymen’s League First Christian Church St. Francis Xavier Mission Circle No Dorothy Butkiewicz St. Agnes Church Walter Thome Sonrisa Club Lorain Women’s Benefit Association Elyria Checker Club Y. M. C. A. Daughters of Scotland Woman’s Club Methodist Church Pythian Sisters John Wyszynski Service Star Legion W. F. W. Hall Emmanuel Lutheran Young Women's Guild

Fish Fry Friday at United Polish Club

Friday fish fry at United Polish Club located at 115 Oberlin Road. Serving from 5 p.m. to late evening with dine-in and takeout options available. Proceeds support club activities and community events.

United Polish Club Oberlin Rd

Many Elyrians To Attend National PTA Convention

Elyria council delegates will attend the National Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in Cleveland May 24 to 26. President Mrs James L Butler and editor Mrs George H Tulk will be present throughout. Notable speakers include L W Hughes and Margaret Bourke-White, with clinics and exhibits on the Four Point Program themes such as School Education and World Understanding.

Elyria Council of Parent-Teacher Associations National Congress of Parents and Teachers Cleveland James L. Butler George H. Tulk Ohio Parent Teacher State Board of Managers Jack Rassler McKinley P.T.A L. W. Hughes Robert J. Havighurst University of Chicago Leonard W. Mayo School of Applied Social Sciences Western Reserve University Joseph Richard Sizco New Bruns Wick Theological Seminary Margaret Bourke-White Tulk Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers National Board

Clothing Sizes 6 to 20 for All Ages at Denison 242

Shop a broad range of clothing sizes from 6 through 20 for men women boys and girls located at 242 Denison. Call Ph 38-603 for details and availability.

Denison

YWCA Groups Plan June 16 Picnic and Meetings

Members of the Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA met for their regular monthly session at a residence last evening. Plans were made for a June 16 picnic at Miss Harriet Hubbard’s summer home and a social evening. The intercultural group heard Harold Ewing discuss the duties of the Lorain County Child Welfare Board and its work with dependent and delinquent children.

Harriet Hubbard Harold Ewing Lorain County Child Welfare Board Willis Chandler Intercultural Committee Intercultural Frank Stetson James Mitchell Leon Taylor Elizabeth Lucy Freese

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