Packard Electric’s first woman employee recalls start
Elyria resident 93, Mrs. Clara Gledhill, recalls joining Packard Electric in its early days. She describes bamboo strip work for carbon arc bulbs, two-floor plant layout, and early women workers, noting the firm’s growth to 7,500 employees and today’s large operation under General Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Packard
Clara Bartholomew
Packard Electric Company
Packard Electric
General Motors Corp
John
Clara Bgholomew
Packard Brothers
Gledhill
John Gledhill
Warren Chronicle
Mr Gledhill
Breadbox as Paper Holder Shows Stylish Storage
An old breadbox painted or decorated to match a room serves as a perfect container for stubs and important papers, combining charm with organization.
Pomfrett Balsman wedding at St John Lutheran Church
The Chronicle Telegram reports the marriage of Carolyn Ann Balsman and Jan Douglas Pomfrett at St John Lutheran Church on November 18. The Rev Howard Hilsabeck officiated the 7 p.m. ceremony. the bride is the daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Ann Balsman
Jan Douglas Pomfrett
St. John Lutheran Church
Howard Hilsabeck
Daley and Ware wed in candlelit Amherst ceremony
Patricia Ann Daley and Kenneth Ware exchanged vows at St Paul Lutheran Church Amherst with Rev. Philip Swigard officiating. The couple, both from area families, plan to reside in Sterling Park Virginia after a Southern Ohio wedding trip. The bride wore nylon organza gown with Chantilly lace and a dior bow, carried a white crocheted heirloom handkerchief, and was attended by Linda Sturtevant and Diana Yuronich. The reception followed for 114 guests at the fire hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Daley
Kenneth Ware
St Paul Lutheran Church
Amherst
Philip F. Swigard
Tom Daley
Foster Park Rd
Ware
Jerry Ware
North Alder Ave
Sterling Park
Linda Sturtevant
Brenda Daley
Diana Yuronich
Alfred Golld
Aurora
N.Y
Donald Daley
Elyria Beauty Academy
US Air Force
Plattsburgh
Ohio
Grazing land use in Colorado reaches vast acreage
Approximately 41,004,000 acres of Colorado land are used for sheen and cattle grazing, indicating extensive pasture and range management across the state and reflecting sustained agricultural activity.
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Colorado
Family Affair to Include Ex Elyrians at Thanksgiving
Four generations will gather for a Thanksgiving Day dinner at 2104 Lake Ave. Franklin A Vincent and his wife host their daughter and son-in-law Lynn Delp and Phil Delp with their children Mike and Amy. Mrs Vincent's parents Thomas and Lela Naylor, former Elyria residents now in Boynton Beach Fla, will attend before returning south.
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Franklin A. Vincent
Lake Ave
Naylors
Olive St
Florida
Charity ball set for December 4 by Elyria Hospital Auxiliary
The Junior Board of Elyria Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met in the hospital dining room. Mrs Herbert Meister announced recruiting a new group of 16 year old Candystripers for December 1. In October, 104 Candystripers volunteered 1,055 hours, totaling 3,132 hours by all service volunteers. Plans for the charity ball on December 4 were announced by Mrs Robert Saddler and Mrs Robert Yanke. the event is sold out. Next meeting is December 14 in Mrs Forst's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Herbert Meister
Forst
Robert Saddler
Robert Yanke
Miss Faulkner Weds Mr Ridenour at Saint Patrick Church
Lorraine Catherine Faulkner and Paul Ridenour were married at 1 p.m. on November in St Patrick Church Wellington with Rev Ira Still officiating. The bride wore a tochelle lace gown with sabrina neckline, long sleeves, and a Dior bow. Natalie Faulkner, maid of honor, wore coral, and bridesmaids wore pink lace outfits. Robert Faulkner was best man and James Faulkner was usher. A reception for 150 followed at the bride's parents’ home hosted by Marjorie Pyanowski and others.
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Robert Zimmer
Dior
Sue Misch
Arlene Balsman
Linda Balsman
Nancy Sehanz
Bret Harrison
Richard Bachhuber
Frank Douglas
Robert Tiley
Belden Town Hall
Debbie Zimmer
Dawn Zimmer
Wendy Bachhuber
Julie Wheaton
Lorraine Catherine Faulkner
Paul Ridenour
St Patrick Church
Wellington
Ira
DeForest Faulkner
Sullivan
Russell Ridenour
Fredericktown
Wilford M O’keefe
Natalie Faulkner
Robert Faulkner
James Faulkner
Marjorie Pyanowski
Ridenour wedding trip and home plans noted
Mrs. Ridenour and Terry Logan attend a wedding trip to southern Ohio and Kentucky. Mrs. Ridenour wears a blue nylon suit with white accessories. She is a Northwestern High School 1963 graduate and St Joseph School of Practical Nursing alumna. Mr. Ridenour, Fredericktown High School 1959 graduate, works at Ohio Furniture Mart in Lorain. They plan to live at 123 West 22nd St Lorain.
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Midview High School
Miami University
Ohio Bell Co
Shaker Heights
Kirtland High School
The
Retail Credit Co
Painesville
Pomfretts
Mentor Ave
Aprill A
Mentor
Ohio
Kentucky
Ridenour
Northwestern High School
St. Joseph School of Practical Nursing
Fredericktown
Xi Zeta Eta to attend lecture and party schedule
Xi Zeta Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs Don ald Taylor s home to plan a December lecture by Rev Raymond J de Jaegher on The Current Situation in Viet Nam at Elyria High School A brief business session followed at Mrs Bruce White s home 512 Henry St The Christmas party is set for December 18 at the Saddle Inn A dessert auction occurred with the hostess gift won by Mrs William Pais The program topic The Sense of Sight was presented by Mrs Pais.
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Xi Zeta Eta
Beta Sigma Phi
Donald Taylor
Raymond J de Jaegher
Elyria High School
Viet Nam
Bruce Whitehouse
Henry St
Saddle Inn
William Pais
Clock collector speaks at Attic Club meeting
William Bass shared his clock collection at the Attic Club gathering at the YWCA residence. He described clocks from early timepieces to present, recounting his childhood finds and lifelong passion, and displayed items from 1835 to 1890 including a Punch and Judy clock and a satin glass clock set.
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William Bass
Attic Club
YWCA
Mr. Bass
Delft
H. A. Llewellyn
Donald Hyatt
Richard Lumdholm
W. L. Chetiater
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Elyria
Welcoome Wagon Club
Columbia Gas Coat
Betty Newton
Women OF the Moose
Moose Hall
Edna Terry
Gary Neffenger
Beverly Ct
Gary Patrick Jr
Lakewood Hospital
G. G. Adams
Bassett Rd
Westlake
Peter Ferraro
Hawthorne
C. H. Neffinger
E. F. Kuhrt
Arthur Ave
Lakewood
Karl Neffinegger
Johnstown
A. T. Castle
Washington Ave
Gary Castle
Laurel and Heather
Pine Lake
Houston
Tex
Alan T. Castle
Som Danial
Eleventh Ave
Gulf Court
Fla
Severance
Cleveland
Elyria Ywca
Holly Seaguf
Hall Hall
Helen MacKenzie
Famiily Service
Mary Gray
Iaa
Navy Mothers Club
Monteith Hall
John M. Gledhill
Brandae
Ner
Vagner Music
Chronicle - Telegram
Fanos
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Gulf Road
Ohio St
Jackdams
Fifth District
Lee Perkins
H. M. Hurlbut
Marian Warneck
Kathy Burnett
Kathy
Patricia A. Daley
Virginia Daley
Elizabeth Balsam
Durkee Rd
Grafton
Pomfrett
J. Milton Pomfrett
Elm St
Kirtland
Terry Woodings
Lec Ee
Winifred Str
Kenneth G. Ware
Ludlow Studia
West Side Carpet Cleaning Co
Lorain County
Dr. L. Marr
M.D
Detroy
Ison Pavel
Avon
Creater Percier
Miss Faulkner
Bride's
Terry Logan
Elle Terry
Bre
Elyria Arts CU
Vext TV
Carre Stes
Stare Eee Apress
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