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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1955

Page

2

Elyria AAUW Spring Party Honors 15th Anniversary

The Elyria Branch of the American Association of University Women held its annual May luncheon at Sheffield Restaurant to mark 15 years of activity. Past presidents were recognized, a talk on Summer Reading was given by Miss Miriam Laine, and committee chairs announced plans for an International Fair.

Elyria American Association of University Women Sheffield Dwight Overcash Wesley Suhr James Johnson Ralph Tibball Martha Radachy Sylvia Taylor Paul Wellman Miriam Laine Clare George George Hoke Mark Wills Geraldine Smith Adele Brown Winifred Fay Albert Schirmer John Marquand Fadimans Holly Hall Rebecca West Dorothy Daub Oberland May Sarton Arena Library Mra Mark Willis Miss Daub Hadran Royal Hunt Elizabeth Bowens Mother Bon Ivy Compton Burnett Bride of the Innisfallen Eudore, Welty Elizabeth Baught Dylan Thomas

Carl E Camp Marries Joan Young In Norwalk Ceremony

The couple wed at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Fr Englehart officiating, then returned to Norwalk for a reception at Kof Hall. The bride, formerly Miss Joan Young of Oberlin, wore a white nylon net gown. groom Carl E Camp is from Norwalk. They will reside at 47 Pitt St Norwalk after a Washington honeymoon. Names include Ceremonial attendants and family ties to Oberlin and Norwalk.

Carl E Camp Washington, DC Pitt St Norwalk Sacred Heart Church Martin T Englehart Joan Carol Young Cecil Young East Lorain St Oberlin Camp Leo Camp

Women Of Churches At Work At St Andrew West Side Guild

Members of the West Side Guild of St Andrew Episcopal Church met at the parish house for a Thursday session hosted by Mrs Ira Ives and others. Officers elected for the year include Mrs Claude Martin president and Mrs Alfred Nash treasurer. The group sewed for the Cancer center and planned a June 16 home meeting hosted by Mrs Nash, with noon gathering at the parish house on Washington Avenue.

Avon Church Nuptials for Furniss Bommer Couple

About 250 guests attended the Avon St Mary Church ceremony for Marilyn Furniss and Frank Bommer. The couple, both Avon residents, exchanged vows at 3 pm with Paul Seikel officiating. The reception followed in the church hall with program events, a hat style review, and a women’s group program highlighting friendship and women of Jesus Christ.

Avon Church Avon St Mary Church Hall Marilyn Furniss Harold Furniss Jay Cox Frank Bommer Mae Bommer Avon St Mary Church Paul Seikel Urban Schumaker

Women's Activities News Notes by Thelma Finlay

Thelma Finlay presents a brief Women’s Activities column noting upcoming meetings and social events. Readers are advised to watch for notices of club gatherings, hobby groups, and community service activities in the local area.

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Anna B Porter Fetes Her

Anna Bile Porter was honored at a Friday birthday party hosted by Mrs Charles Tower and Mewkihel Good at 229 George Street. The event featured musical entertainment by Harry Hobyt and Charles Tower on electric guitars, group singing, and refreshments provided by Mrs Tower and Mrs Porter. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joseph Sahe, Harr i Hobst, Mrs Fultz, Mr and Mrs Charles Tower and children, Bill Alley, Pr Nickie and Ethel Cloyd, Mr and Mrs Robert Porter and their daughter Ginger.

Anna Bile Porter Charles Tower Mewkihel Georer Porter Harry Hobyt Harr Hobst Mery Tower Portis Joseph Sahe Harr Hobst Fultz Mar and Charles Jr Bill Alley Nickie Ethel Cloyd Robert Porter Ginger

Home Circle To Meet During Summer Month

The Protected Home Circle No 130 voted to hold one meeting monthly in June July and August. They met Friday evening at 118 Blaine St with Earl Kaylor presiding. Flora Read conducted the business, Alice Jones read the secretary report, and Alice Kavier handled the treasurer balance. Irene Hernck reported sending sunshine cards to sick members and Deputy Paul W Knapp presented nine.

Blaine St Earl Kaylor Flora Alice Jones Alice Kavier Irene Hernck Paul W Knapp

Chapter Elects Staff Names Delegates At Meeting

An election of officers was held at the Dauugh ters of Penelope Telimon Chapter No 20S meeting at Halyns Re strutint om Laan Thay. Lula Cardisis was chosen president with Katherine Mari as vice president and Pater Demoetral as recording secretary. Miss Fav Premopoules, Mrs Mary Jo Rallis, and Mrs Croma Steris held key posts. Delegates to the June convention in Warren were Mrs Kallis, Mrs Katherine Gargahanos, Miss Desmopoulos, and Miss Karas.

Durunlivia Chipter Penelope Telimon Hailnyins Laan Lula Cardisis Katherre Mari Clint Cyrogin Croma Steris Mary Jo Rallis Doane Bata Mark Capitan Chacr Nin Helen Demoap van Mass Heley Natas Mas Ketes Cheretin Ie Captan Moss Lula Cantam Vaiss Karas Bires Josie Chase Buckelve Momias Treasury Chise Calun Warren Kallis Katherine Gargahanos Desmopoulos Karas

Birthday celebration and social circle meeting notice

A large birthday cake honored members with birthdays in Mas as Guardian Helen Smith and assistants served on the social committee. The circle will meet again June 16 at 118 Blaine St at 8pm. Rummage sale at 339 Concord after 5 PM.

Helen Smith Blaine St Concord

Evelyn Young Names Attendants For July Wedding In Elyria

Evelyn Stephanie Young of New York City has named attendants for her July 2 wedding to Ralph Irolla in St Mary Church Elyria. Miss Nancy Young will be maid of honor with Alyce J as bridesmaid, Vincent Irolla will be best man, and Barbara Trolla is flower girl. Altar boys Robert Knoft and Arthur Robson, ushers Donald and Jack Young. ceremony at 10 30 a m. Delayed note: bride returns to New York for bridal shower hosted by Mrs Patrick Spellman with about 40 attendees.

Mass Evelyn Stephanie Young New York City William J Young Middle Ave Ralph Irolla New York St Mary Church Elyria Arthur Young OFM Mt St Francis Ind Miss Young Nancy Alyce J Robert Knoft Arthur Robson Barbara Trolla Vincent Irolla Donald Jack Young Patrick Spellman

Former Elyrian Nancy Halter to Wed Akron Man Seidelle Jr

Nancy Jean Halter daughter of former Elyrians Mr and Mrs Paul A Halter of Parma will wed James N Seidelle Jr son of Mr and Mrs James N Seidelle Sr at Glena Del Evangelical Lutherans Church Cleveland. Rev Herbert Bickensderfer to officiate at 8 pm. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs Thomes Brnahan and ushers William Tuma and Richard Coppeck. Reception at Ridgewood Country Club. Halter a graduate of Elyria High School Oberlin Business College and employed as a secretary in Cleveland. Seidelle an electrical engineer at Goodyear Aircraft. Event featured a picnic and shower attended by about 35 friends.

Lervell Babara Bommer Edward Bommer Elwyn Urigusher Avon Lake Eligh School Miss Furniss Bowling Green State University Connecticut Genesee Life Insurance Company Bommer Avon High School Nancy Jean Halter Elyrians Paul A Halter Stanbury Parma James N Seidelle Jr James N Seidelle West Exchange St Akron Glena del Evangelical Lutherans Church Cleveland Herbert Bickensderfer Thomes Brnahan Walter Eckert William Tuma Richard Coppeck Ridgewood Country Club Ridge Rd Miss Halter Elyna High School Oberlin J Business College Lakewood Lakewood Presbyterian Co-Eds Lance Akron University Goodyear Aircraft Corporation Vermuion Glen Rogers Gulf Rd Appro Mately Cleviland Elvina Rummage Sale & Antiques Detroit Rd Avon

Wellington Senior Girl Is Engaged

Wellington Mr and Mrs Paul Dammeyer announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Janice Elizabeth to W Dean Crawford son of Mr and Mrs Frank Crawford Penfield Miss Dammeyer a member of Wellington High School graduates this June and plans to enter the Cleveland Academy of Cosmetology in the fall Her fiancé is a 1902 graduate of Penfield High School and is studying automatic mechanics at Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne Wyoming.

Wellington Paul Dammeyer Janice Elizabet Dean Crawford Frank Crawford Penfeld Dammeyer Cleveland Academy of Cosmetology Penfield High Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne

Ruth Ann Herberger Born in Chicapa to Dre and Mrs Herberger

Ruth Ann, daughter of Dre and Mrs Robert Herberger of Chicapa, arrived April 28. The baby weighed nine pounds ten ounces. Dr Herberger, father, is a graduate student at the University of Winds. The child is the stepson of John Adley of Chestnut Ridge Rd.

Ruth Ann Dre Robert Herberger Chicapa Herberger Dentstry University of Winds John Adley Chestnut Ridge

Vermilion Bride Mary Ann Wlodarsky and Charles Swineford Wed

Mary Ann Wlodarsky daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wlodarsky of Darrow Road Vermilion exchanged nuptial vows with Charles D Swineford son of Mr and Mrs Clebert Swineford of Nova at St Mary Church Vermilion The couple plan a honeymoon in Florida and will reside on West Lake Road The bride works at Lorain County Savings and Trust Company.

Mary Ann Wlodarsky Frank Wlodarsky Darrow Rd Vermilion Charles D Swineford Clebert Swineford Nova St Mary Church Vermalion Flonda West Lake Rd Lorain County Savings and Trust Company

Laborers and families listed in Wellington Lorain directories

Licenses for Kenneth Farnsworth Jr laborer and Eliza Teehan at 419 Barker, Lemuel Reed at 10 Ene St aborer, Betty Roosevelt at 702 Last River St, Leons Young Oberlin student with Dorothy Keatny Quadrangle, Packard McVillian at 1042 Lake View Dr Loran foreman with Virginia Burck 717 West 22nd St Lorain Harley Collett at 2541 Columbus St salesman with Lois Hickling same address, William Pasta Jr 12K Lake Breeze Rd Loram crane operator with Shirley Downing 5 Buckeye Dr Lorain

Kenneth Farnsworth Jr Wellington Elizaeth Teehan Barker St Wellngton Lemuel Reed Ene Staborer Betty Roosevelt Last River Leons Young

Neighborhood Bunce Club Meets at Mrs Worcester Home

Around Town reports the Bunce Club entertained by Mrs Betty Worcester at 163 Taft Ave. Prizes were won by Mrs Freda Mayle, Mrs Nadine Radd, and Mrs Gladys Elmck, with the hostess receiving birthday gifts. After refreshments the group adjourned to meet June 2 at 7 30 pm with Mrs Vera Sharp at Stony Ridge Rd.

Bunce Club Betty Worcester Taft Ave Freda Mayle Nadine Radd Gladys Elmckl Worcester Vera Sharp Stony Ridge Rd

Movies Tomorrow at Elyma Library in Longfellow Room

Three films Pirro and the Vacuum Cleaner The Beaver and Training of the Young will be shown in the Longfellow Room at the Elyma Library tomorrow at 3:15 PM.

Pirro the Vacuum Cleaner Longfellow Elyma Library

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