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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1952
Page
10
Miss Margaret Doreen Wise wed Wolfgang Ligotke in a Thanksgiving Day ceremony at St. Jude's Church. Rev. Fr. Arbart Reichlin officiated at 10:30 AM. The couple, from Elyria and Dearborn, greet 250 guests at the United Polish hall reception.
Miss Violet Margaret Semaka is to marry Michael Lima Jr. of Cleveland. The couple, announced by Mr and Mrs Emil Semaka of 113 Cleveland Street, plan a July 4 1953 wedding. Violet is a West High and Ohio University graduate and medical technician. Michael is a West Tech High School graduate and former service member now employed with a Cleveland contractor.
Eastern Heights Y Teens elect officers with Doris Hyman to be installed as president on December 8. Judy Hawkins as vice president Jackie Earl secretary Diane Dykes treasurer Linda Kelloge reporter Shirley Averbook. Freshmen host Turkey Twirl November 22 with 100 youths dancing to Rhythm Aces. Sopromores plan Christmas party for Elyria County Home for the Aged December 20 and a Family Supper Night December 9, caroling December 22. Juniors make yarn dolls for sale. Seniors plan all-school Carnival December 6 and formal dance December 27. All groups assist Mrs. Lance on Christmas Welfare project with gifts to YWCA by December 19.
Coast Guard reports obstruction in Black River at Lorain Harbor removed from the channel. An earlier offshore obstruction near Bay Village Avon Point area has been found and a maintenance dredging project by US Engineers is set to begin next Wednesday in the entrance channel and in the east and west basins of Cleveland harbor.
The Rev H K Finney of Evstia will be speaker at the cornerstone laying for the new Penfeld Junction Baptist Church. The ceremony follows the regular church service. The Rev C Douglas Burt is pastor of the church located midway between Evria and Loran.
South Africa plans a experimental vaccination program targeting children to combat tuberculosis. Officials outline the trial scope and locations as part of a national health initiative.
Elyria Musical Art Society will host an active member program next Tuesday evening at 8.15 in First Congregational Church. Mrs. Robert Boylan leads, Miss Margaret Strohm hosts. The varied program features Christmas music and events by Mrs. Frank Wilford, Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Kimball Jr., Miss Marjorie Rossiter, Mrs. Robert Gilmore, Mrs Max Van Wormer, Raymond Huston, and Mrs Jack Lord.
Miss Mary Ann Lawson and Robert Koehlert Rippel wed at First Presbyterian Lorain. Reception at Elyria Country Club followed by trip east. couple to reside in Baltimore. Attendants include Nancy Young and Harriet Rippel. vows conducted by Rev. Philip Thorne. Bride in nylon tulle gown with Alencon lace. groom son of late Baltimore residents.
A festive guide blends recipes for decorated cookies and holiday breads. Readers learn methods for shortbread shapes with frosting, nut fillings, and lamination techniques, plus a Stollen yeasted loaf with citrus and nuts. The tone invites gift wrapping and tree decorations as part of a traditional Christmas feast.
Households welcome relatives from Gore Ohio New Straitsville and Detroit Michigan for Thanksgiving. Local couples report newborn Elizabeth Anne in Detroit, a daughter for Connie Borlan Brennand. Elyria Memorial Hospital records multiple recent births including a six pound six ounce daughter to Kathleen Kelling Simpson and husband in Elyria.
Household gloves should be washed in mild warm soap suds. Do not wash on the hands. Do not rub twist or wring. Squeeze gently through the suds and use a brush on heavily soiled areas. Rinse thoroughly finger press into shape and dry on Turkish towel.
The United Polish Club at 1501 Middle Avenue hosts a weekly fish fry every Friday starting at 5 p.m. Local community members are invited to join for a traditional meal.
Quota Club hosts an annual Thanksgiving dance at Spring Valley Country Club. Northwest Encampment meets in 10.C.F. hail. OMS Prayer Circle holds a special meeting at 8 p m to hear Roma Bader. Dames of Malta Protectors meet with Grace Heidrich at 326 Cambridge.
Margaret Botamer presided at El-Rey Caldron No 67 Eagles Hall and named committee chairs for the coming year. Key posts include Virginia Ksenich Ways and Means, Jennie Brunner Sales Tax, Pauline Greer Lunch, Olga Saase by-laws, Lorene Walker Finance, Kay Wilkens Reporter, Frances Leser Resolutions, Myrtle Kolb Historian, and Beatrice Gang Program.
Mrs Thomas O Connor hosts Catholic Study Club No 10 at North Olive street meeting begins with Rosary led by Joyce Rothel. A Christmas party is planned for December 27 at Mrs Iane Engelland's home with husbands as guests.
Wilmer Wilcox and his bride Myra Stevenson traveled in the New England states after yesterday’s noon wedding at Lake Avenue Congregational Church with Rev. Fred Ulrich officiating. The bride wore candlelight satin with lace peplum and cathedral train. the groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harland Wilcox of 426 Jefferson Street. A 250 guest reception followed at the North Elyria Grange and Springs Valley Country Club hosted the family and bridal party. The couple will reside at 426 Jefferson Street after a honeymoon trip. the bride is a Elyria High School graduate and employee at the A and P store.
Dor cas Class of Washington Avenue Church of Christ met at Mrs. S N Findlay home on Spruce street with 24 members present. Edna Crawford led contests and delivered devotions in the chair absence. H Clark conducted the business session and read a poem Prayer At Eventide.
The engagement of Miss Barbara Jean Scarbro and Thomas Allen Pasenow was announced at a Thanksgiving family dinner at 619 West Fifteenth Street. No wedding plans are set. Both attend St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church in Elyria and are linked to Elyria High School.
Senior Youth Fellowship at the First Methodist Church will host Burton Ohlemacher sharing pictures from his Mexico trip at 7 30 p m Sunday. Medina County W C T U president Mrs Crum speaks next Tuesday at 2 p m in the Taft parlors of Elyria Home for The Aged.
The city of Lorain issues licenses to Mack Townsend and Missouri Fitspatrick both laborers, John Yaneff a U S Navy member, Kathryn Truian, Glenn Street seaman, and Ann Sanders of 303 Fourth Street Elyria.
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