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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1957

Page

2

Stokley Smith to Repeat Nuptial Vows on June 22

Miss Joan Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl J Smith will wed David R Stokley son of Mr and Mrs C Russell Stokley on June 22 at 10 30 am in St Mary Church The couple previously announced a bridal shower hosted by the bride s aunts at the Smith residence Guests included matron of honor Marilyn Stang and others A wedding luncheon followed at the Smith home with gifts for the couple.

David R. Stokley Joan Smith Carl J. Smith East River St David R. Stokely St. Mary Church Mr. Stokley C. Russell Stokley Park Ave Patty Monteith Smith Joan Melvin E. Weigle Marilyn Sirs Calvin Smith Elsie Sklarykicakes Toronto Canada Gary Stokley Richard Leister Richard Geraldine O'Connor Wayne Francis Diederich St. Mary's Church Geraldine Jer Gerald O'Connor East Thirteenth St Diederich Skip Marcellus B. Diederich Avon Belden North Ridgeville Richard €. O'Connor Rosemary Bonn JoAnne O'Connor Detroit Knollwood Br Parma St Mary’s Academy Monroe Mich Marygrove College Bay Village Ridgeville High School Notre Dame University Western Reserve University Green Parrot

Hazel McKelvey June 15 Wedding Set at LaPorte Church

Hazel McKelvey announced her June 15 wedding to Robert Theodore Hopkins at LaPorte Methodist Church after a Midview High School graduation party. The couple and families invite 175 guests to a reception at Kathe Krentzer’s Country Place Avon following the ceremony.

Hazel Irene McKelvey Midview High School Robert Theodore Hopkins Theodore Hopkins East 14Th St Miss McKelvey Charles McKelvey Butternut Ridge Rd Sabrina Paul J. Steigerwald Rocky River James J. O'Connor Donald R. Gilder Kathe Krenitzer Avon Ames Lear G. J. Webber Patricia Mason Vern Andrews Winifred L. Fay Jeri

Janet Hearn To Be Bride June 8

Avon Lake announces the engagement of Janet Lee Hearn to Kenneth Robert Sterner. Janet, from Avon Lake High School, will marry June 8. Kenneth, a North Olmsted High School graduate, works for Nickle Plate Railroad.

Janet Hearn Avon Lake Robert Hearn Belmar Blvi Janet Lee Kenneth Robert Sterner John Sterner Marion Ave North Olmsted

Pythian Sisters Elect Two Officers

Mrs Wilma Ebrat was elected protector of temple and Lucille Barth named as officers at the Pythian Sisters meeting. The group spent the evening playing Bingo after a coffee trick, with refreshments served. The next meeting is at 1 pm June 13 in the IOOF hall.

Wilma Ebrat Temple pBarth Pythian Sisters IOOF

Local YW Hosts Delegates for Ohio Conference

Elyria YWCA Young Adults will host delegates from 71 Ohio YWCAs this weekend for a planning session. They will finalize details for the fall state-wide conference to be held in Cleveland in late October. Joan Betz serves as vice chairman of the state Young Adults of the YWCA.

Elyria Ywca YWCA Ohio Cleveland Serous LSE Ae Eree Joan Betz WCA

Movie, Slide Club Honors Memory of Teacher

Elyria Movie and Slide Club met at Wesley House for a trip to the Rosekerry farm with a picnic dinner and hay ride. They then toured Kingwood at Mansfield and viewed a home exhibit, barns, and grounds. The program included a memorial to Ebba E. Fosselius with a poem and slides of club outings and international trips. May breakfast on June 2 and a fish fry on July 25 were announced.

Elyria Wesley House Rosekerry Farm Kingwood Mansfield Ebba E. Fosselius Robert Fosselius Banff Mexico Norway Sweden Denmark Netherlands Ray Hollabaugh Zella Elizabeth Beavis Erwin Bates

Violet Group Appoints Chairmen for Show Officials

Violet Group names chairmen B Reade and committee members Mrs William Johnson Mrs A C Haynes Mrs Pearl Mohier Mrs Lesley Alger Mrs J F Higgie and Mrs Ova Van Horn. Mrs Arthur Birchenough reported over 500 attended the second annual violet show at O Neils on May 4. The Queen of the Show was Mrs Herbert Langthorp for Sailor's Delight. Mrs William Griffin won the Sweepstakes with the most blue ribbons. Mrs A C Haynes spoke on organic soil mixtures.

B. Reade Hest Mirs William Johnson A. C. Haynes Pearl Mohier Lesley Alger J. F. Higgie Ova van Horn Arthur Birchenough O’neil’s J. Gabor Herbert Langthorp Sailor's de J William Griffin A C. Haynes

Calendar Of Events for Local Organizations

Calendar listings include Junior Woman's Club dinner and installation at Hilltop Restaurant, Phi Gamma Delta and Attic Club meetups, YW residence gatherings, Social Progress Department dinner at Monteith Hall, Golden Age Club at Holly Hall, St John Lutheran PTA at Lake Avenue Church, Catholic Study Club events hosted by Mrs Walsh and Mrs Schilke, First Methodist Church Wesley House activities, VEW County Council officer installation, King Solomon Lodge Grotto ball, Knights of Columbus ball, Women of the Moose gathering, Elyria Rainbow Girls at IGDF hall, and DeMolay and Elk’s ball with dates and hosts noted.

Hilltop Phi Gamma Delta Sorority Attic P.m Catholic Study Club Fred Schilke Washington Blvd First Methodist Church Wesley House Vew County Mossall Elyria Assembly Rainbow Gills Igdf Hall David J. Nye Order of DeMolay Elk’s Ball

Dear Abby Letter Reflects Frugal Householder Struggles

A reader writes about 23 years of feeding and managing expenses during a period of thriftiness under a president. The note describes extreme frugality, including self-made clothes, hair eating, and strict nickel counting as a lifestyle response to financial constraints.

Abby Hoover White House

Dear Abby Advice Column Fragment From Newspaper Clipping

A fragmented page shows Abigail Van Buren responding to mixed letters. A young reader asks about a pet kitten Daisey and a mother who wants to give her away. Abby suggests solutions like cleaning, seeking rainy day funds, and writing for a personal reply with a stamped self addressed envelope.

DEA Abby Daisey TENA Bonny Abigail van Buren

William Cox Golden Anniversary Open House Planned

Mr and Mrs William Cox of 375 Penfield Ave announce their golden wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p m tomorrow. Married May 26 1907 in Butler Pennsylvania the couple have lived in Elyria 35 years and are longtime members of First Baptist Church Their eight children twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild are listed among well wishers from Elyria Detroit Lakewood and beyond

William Cox Penfield Ave Pearl Slick William,Cox Buuler Penna Cleveland Larson Foundry Grafton Elmer @earti Ehlers Anthony Garnet Mayak John ¢Mary) Zabo Robert Cox Elyria Ralph Cox Detroit Mich Lakewood Wiliam Brown Kittianing Butler Monongahela Youngstown Ehierx Mayak Zabo

Supreme Shrine Mothers Day Program Least Noted At Apple Blossom Session

The Supreme Shrine held its 63rd annual Apple Blossom Session in the world’s largest Masonic Temple. Mrs. Helen Enfert was named Deputy of District 4 and Edna May Logan presided as N P, installing new Supreme officers and recognizing appointments. Alma Bartlebaugh W HP served with Gertrude Berndt presenting Enfert with a token. A flower cart presented blooms for mothers, with Mary Stasney noted as eldest and Janis Weigand as youngest mother. Social highlights included banquets and a morning program featuring a patrol exhibition. Upcoming events include June activities at Wesley Hall and church gatherings, with June 13 ceremonial and June 27 honorary events.

Helen fEnlert iAlma Bartlebaugh W.hp iSupreme Page Alex Garland W. of S Supreme Guard Enfert Gertrude Berndt Edna May Logan N. P Ismith Mary Stasney Janis Weigand Jesse Daniels Mabel Eblert Mabel Brown Mildred Truxell Thelma Thorka Esther Iong Wesley Hall Thelma Hunt First Methodist Church Pike Eblert Bartlebaugh Jane Hale Theiber Bartlebaugi Violet Ter Johnson Dirs Logan GM West Ave Amherst Worthy Missiells Bertha Didelius Mrs Edna

New Taste Shifts in American Home Decoration

A feature notes a move away from conventional styles toward freer design choices. Soft grey embossed brick wallpaper creates a faux masonry effect, with green walls and nature inspired color themes. It highlights in store displays from O'Donnell's Paint and Wallpaper Stores across three Ohio locations.

O'Donnell Cleveland St Lodi St Cleveland Broadway Lorain Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winifred L. Foy, Exiiter Hazel McKelvey Geraldine O’connor Wayne F. ‘Diederich LaPorte Methodist Church Rudolph Prazik Wayne F. Diederich Geraldine Marie O'Connor David Neighbour Janet Lee Hearn Graystone Violet Group Dear Abby van Buren Rosalie Spain eThe Invalid Car Service 315 Broad Street F.I.D Elyria Water Works Supreme Shrine Bethel Shrine Gibson Brothers Bakery Aera Tipi BY A. P. J. O'Donnell
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