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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1946
Page
4
Joan Irene Crawford married Charles Douglass in a home ceremony at the Crawford residence with 70 guests present. The couple, introduced by Elmer Crawford, plan to reside at 714 Middle Avenue after a honeymoon to eastern points. both bring family connections from Elyria Cleveland Lorain and West Virginia, with attendance from relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Clifton Crooks announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanne Carpenter to Capt Raymond Joseph Descutner a forest ranger at Roosevelt National Park He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Deseuther of Pittsburgh Pa The bride elect attended Elyria High School and was active in Red Cross work in Elyria Fort Worth Texas and Miami Fla She is the sister of Mrs Tom Innes Joan Crooks Mrs Robert Dean and the late Lt Col Richard Crooks The couple plan a Colorado wedding during the holiday season with the bride joining in Colorado later this month
Beta Sigma Phi held its Fall dance at Spring Valley Country Club Saturday night. About fifty couples danced to Red McCullen's orchestra with photos by Harry Bemis. Co chairs were Janet Everhart and Kay Ranker.
Saturday Columbus attendance included Virginia Strand Anna Dutch Pat Harr Pat Lengel and Francen Still waugh of First Congregational church along with teacher Frances Corkill and Louisa Ferri. Other locals drove to Columbus for the Ohio State Pittsburgh game and visits to relatives and friends in the area.
Dr George L Losh Robinwood Hospital Toledo will address Elyria Woman's Club on Wednesday November 13 speaking on Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness and Our American Way of Life Education secures democracy Luncheon served at 12 30 by American Home and Child Welfare Department with chairmen Mis Tom Potter and Mrs E H Graber at preparations and service Ohio Program Theme Pioneer department meets November 1 at 2 pm featuring Ohio Country film with Elron La Rowe singing Bazaar November 13 14 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Sauerkraut Supper November 14 5 30 to 7 00 pm
At St Pauls Lutheran Amherst Miss Eda Kirschner daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Kirschner and Milton G Freeland son of Mr and Mrs D G Freeland exchanged vows before an altar adorned with palms and candelabra. The bride wore white satin with finger tip veil and carried orchids mums and sweet peas. A reception followed at the bride’s home. They plan a southbound trip and will reside on Telegraph Road after returning. Freeland is a Elyria High School graduate working on veterans homes. the bride is Amherst High School and Wilcor College graduate employed at Western Automatic Machine Screw Company.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Howzie announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mary Howzie of Cleveland to William C Szuch son of Mr and Mrs James Sauch Sr of Amherst. Miss Howzie works in Cleveland and Szuch at Ohio Screw Products in Elyria. Birthday surprise for J A Robertson at 618 East Avenue with 35 guests. tureen supper and gifts noted. Mexican flour mills closed due to wheat shortages.
Elyria council leaders including Mra Gerald Leonard and Mrs George Tulk head to Columbus November 14 to 16 for the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers board meeting. Council presidents from across Ohio are invited to the Deshler Wallick hotel events with new members introduced and mutual problems discussed.
A dense list of tonight's and tomorrow's activities across Ki Queens, Mugwumps, Beta Sigma Phi in Graystone, Y W C A groups, Divisions of Lake Avenue Congregational, St Johns, Knights of Columbus and other local clubs. Meetings include Armistice Day banquet at St Pauls, a Dorothy Derry Shaw sketches program, supper events at United Presbyterian Missionary Societies, and a Pilgrim Church Bazaar November 13 with country store and movies.
A long list of group gatherings and officer elections fills the Thursday schedule. Jolly Stitchera and many circles meet at members' homes or churches, including Pilgrim Circle No. 2 and St. Pauls Circles 1 and 4. Events include tea bazaars, dinners, and library nights, with reports from nominating committees and several special anniversaries.
Mr and Mrs William Wood of Samuel Street were sent off for England by their children Mr and Mrs Fred Green Mr and Mrs Martin Lescher and Mr and Mrs Ben Mitchell at Grange Hall Friday evening. Forty guests enjoyed whist pinochle and dancing with a pink and green Ushaped table, a Bon Voyage cake and small airplanes. Personal gifts were given and Auld Lang Syne closed the evening. Dorothy Derry Shaw of Garretsville will perform at the YWCA tomorrow presenting Petticoats and Pie at 1 20 PM for members and Remember Mama at 7 15 PM for employed Young Women's League.
Stick and Rudder Club plans to attend the National Aircraft Show in Cleveland on Sunday. Members must contact Richard Riges at the DeBray Body Shop by Wednesday night to order tickets. transportation is provided for those without transport. The Elyria group departs at noon, with a meeting and cards to follow. Also notes Round Table, Grace Guild, Elyria Chapter OES, and Women’s Prayer Band at Chris Han Missionary Alliance.
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