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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1947
Page
6
The wedding of Miss Lite Jean Sineh and Charles T Cowley took place at the First Christian Church with background palms framing the ceremony. Rev Henry K Shaw officiated as the couple exchanged vows in the evening ceremony around clock.
The engagement of Miss Mary Lou Bokay of 284 Prospect Street to Ray Pyeratt of 137 Clark Street was announced at a gathering hosted by the Pyeratts. Bokay is a graduate of Elyria High School and Pycratt works for Elyria Lace Company. No wedding date set.
Social items report Mr and Mrs Girde M Chapman en route to the West Coast with stops in Virginia and Ohio, forthcoming home plans in Cabifos and Meg, and travel updates of several relatives. Various births, visits, and family gatherings are noted along with a church meeting, a civic event, and upcoming social occasions in Elyria and surrounding areas.
Neema Walcott of La Grange and William George of Elyria are cast in Wooster College’s eleventh annual Chase or banquet. A Gothic setting features lords and ladies, a priest, carver, herald, jester, puppeteer, dancers, and waiters. The lavish feast includes browd trenchers and roast pig, with Miss Wooley as visiting lady.
The Men s Club of the First Christian Church met last evening for an evening of music led by church music director Russell Dunford. Performers included Ed Schaeger ie and Ruth Schaeger ie, a quartet with Ray Bringer and others, and the Beauty Shoppe Quartet. A benediction and refreshments followed. next meeting features a Father and Son Banquet on June 19 with speaker Mack Sauer of Leeburg Ohio.
A wedding celebration honored Miss Bannon at the Haas home, 128 South One Comates. Guests included Mrs Updareans, Mon Wishant Haas, Mrs Frank Me Vile, and others. Prizes were awarded to Mes WoOW Walker, Aire, Owen Bannon, and Miss LaVerne Me Langton. A dessert course followed, with a chandeler adorned by a large sprinkling fan and decorative olives. Several contests and gift tables punctuated the evening, with attendees including Katherine Martio and others.
About 85 attendees gathered for a mother daughter banquet held last evening at St Jude's hall. Fr. J tabine spoke briefly on school and activities. readings by Mrs. Edison Salsbury and Arsenin. piano not provided. Mrs. Sam Winchell offered a review. Organizers included Mrs. Charles Markham and committee members. Next meeting set for June 4 at the church. Also advertised Runmmage Sale 8 to 1 at Kamm's Record Shop 20 Broad with poultry and eggs by Lynn Brassen People’s Poultry Market.
A dense To Do list shows various clubs and church groups planning events in Elyria and surrounding areas. Activities include a Mother Daughter banquet at Lake Avenue Congrégational, a memorial service at St Andrew's East Side Gild, and a YW fundraiser tea. An Elyria Elementary art show runs 7 to 8 pm in Langfellow Room at the library. The Fourthlies held their spring luncheon with lilacs and tulips. retiring president Mrs. Seifert and new president Mrs. Martin received corsages and reports. Officers and committees were installed and announced for the coming year.
East Carolina school last evening held a class banquet for the graduating class. Forty five guests attended with red and white decor. Speeches by Stanley Dawley and Barbara Shriver followed a turkey dinner. The yearbook was presented and autographed keepsakes given. A film and dances followed, with organizers named as Mrs. Handtosh and others. The event also noted a trip to Columbus and a governors’ visit.
Miss Helen Bodraski daughter of Mr and Mrs Anta Fodraski Grafima became the bride of Howard Smith Gratton May 1 9 30 in St Agnes church Flyria Rev Father Briseed officiating The bride wore white dress with pearl and orange blossom bouquet attendants wore blue pink gowns and bouquets Reception for 250 guests followed at the Polish Club then a honeymoon to St Petersburg Florida Two week plan The bride a Elyria High School 1942 Oberlin College of Commerce alumna Mr Smith Exton High School 1942 Army service Western Automatic Machine Screw Co. gratu details
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