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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1955

Page

4

Married 55 Years The E. C. Jacobs Note Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E C Jacobs quietly marked their 55th wedding anniversary at their Maple Street home in Elyria. Born in Ohio and Michigan, Jacobs remains active as a constable while his wife, nearing 81, has faced health issues. They have a son Carl, a welding shop operator, plus three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

E. C. Jacobs S. Maple St Cleveland Jacobs Strongsville Elyria Justice of the Peace C. C

Battenhouse 25th Wedding Anniversary Held in Amherst

About 100 guests attended an Amherst open house for Mr. and Mrs. George Battenhouse on Middle Ridge Road. Visitors came from nearby towns and Australia. Janet Battenhouse and Mrs. Ray Battenhouse hosted. both are Amherst Congregational Church members.

Amherst George Battenhouse Middle Ridge Rd Chagrin Falls Elyria Lorain Vermilion Cleveland Ashland Grafton Brownhelm Melbourne Australia Central Railroad Janet Battenhouse Ray Battenhouse Missy Masonic Order Marion Steele Byrd Rich Protection Department Dale Fowell Ment National Tube Co Dale Richmond Amherst Congregational Church Ray Battenhouse Congregational Church George Bat Eastern Star Janet Aasional Women's Club Shrine Harry Hahn New York

Calendar Of Events For Tonight In The Area

Cascade Chapter meets at the Graystone Hotel at 6 30 p m National Secretaries Association event. Y M N O Club hosts Mrs John Sinar at 168 Roosevelt Ave Cup N Saucer Club with Mrs T H Martin at 249 Longford Ave 8 p m Welcome Wagon Newcomers led by Mahe Omon sau Elyria Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae at the hospital Nurses Hone and Gates PTA at the school times shown Spring Valley PTA at the school Past Matrons Association District No 4 CES Masonic Temple St Clair Rebekah Lodge 1007 hall 7 30 p m degree team practice Eagles Auxiliary Eagles Hall officers at 7 p m general session 8 p m El Rey Grotto Lodge El Rey Franklin PTA at the school tureen Grotto Hall Rt 58 inner Oberlin Lodge Knights of Pyth Edison PTA at the school 8 p m

Cascade National Secretaries Association Graystone Hotel John Sinar Roosevelt Ave T. H.martin Longford Ave Mahe Omon Ces Masonic Temple St. Clair Rebekah Lodge Eagles Auxiliary Eagles Hall el Rey Grotto Lodge el Rey Franklin Tureen Grotto Hall Oberlin Lodge Knights of Pyth- Edison Lias

Women’s church guilds hold meetings and plan events

Dorcas Magyar Guild led devotions with Mrs Balas in charge and reviewed Dr Ida by Shiela Smith. Announced events include a penny carnival bazaar drive October 3 to 16 with a $500 donation, dessert-card party November 6, and regional guild gathering. St John Altar Guild discussed altar vestment replacement and thanked Midview Mission for candles. Next meeting November 1 at Mrs Piepenburg’s home.

Dorcas Magyar Guild Lewis Balas Dorcas Guild Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church William Ignatz John Peters Dr. Ida Shiela Smith Balas Clinton Louis Backacs Lorain County St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church Louis Ignatz ST. John Altar Guild L. C. Meredith Third St K. H. Piepenburg Max Kandt Laura Thompson New Midview Mission Catherine Roberts Catherine Flugel Piepenburg Gulf Rd

Lester Swaney and Miss Rice Wed in Norwalk Church

Wellington witnesses report no marriage vows were spoken at the First Congregational Church on Saturday at 7 30 p m for Althea Jean Rice and Lester W Swaney. Floral arrangements included mums and pompons with seven branch candelabra and palms flanking the altar. Mrs Donald Miller sang several tunes with organ accompaniment by Mrs R A McCormick.

Wellington H. George Robertson Althea Jean Rice Lester W. Swaney First Congregational Church Donald Miller Ich Liebe R. A. McCormick

Bridal Shower for Elaine Lepkoski Nov. 5 Wedding

About 170 guests attended a Sunday bridal shower for Elaine Lepkoski daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Lepkoski of 237 Warren Ave. She will wed William Wakefield on Nov. 5 at St Mary Church officiated by Fr. Rudolph Praznik. Reception at Spring Valley Country Club followed a 2 30 luncheon.

Elaine Lepkoski Adam Lepkoski Warren Ave William Wakefield St. Mary Church Rudolph Praznik Wakefield Delmont Wakefield Mechanic St Grafton Spring Valley Country Club R. Brove Louis Jansheski Helen Michaels Andrew Kalesky Joseph Brove Miss Lepkoski John Lampe Ed Gutowski Lilian Brackley

Miss Rice Weds Swaney In Norwalk Nuptials With Silk Gown

Miss Nancy Rice of Norwalk and Clifton E Swaney wed after a ceremony at the American Legion Home. The gown featured pure silk Dupioni lace, sequins, and a cathedral train. Attendants included Miss Mary Ann McClure and Miss Nancy Rice as maid of honor. The couple plans residence in Norwalk after a Smoky Mountains honeymoon. both work at Huron Rubber Company.

Lusion Nancy Rice Norwalk C. M. Tackett Dayton Mary Ann McClure Miss Rice

Bowl League Announces 12 Teams and 72 Members

Mrs. Harold Kunkle announced the group will field 12 six man teams with 72 bowlers registered. The league bowls every Tuesday at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes starting 1 p.m. New officers were Mrs. Eugene Stanton vice president Mrs. Robert Gaehr and Mrs. J L Dall secretaries with Mrs. Paul Moos and Mrs. Norman Basinger as treasurers. A Rules Clinic for new bowlers led by Mrs. Ray Novatney completed the afternoon.

Harold Kunkle Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes Eugene Stanton Robert Gaehr J. L.dall Paul Moos Norman Basinger Ray Novatney

District Reports Mark VFW Auxiliary 1079 Activities

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW No. 1079 gathered for a birthday screen dinner before the regular meeting. Plans were set for an Armistice Day banquet and a Fireman's dinner, with reports on cancer work and district activities including a $8,000 pool project at Eaton Rapids. The next district meeting is Dec. 4 at Bellevue.

VFW No. 1079 Ethel Petruzi Kay Whidden Hazel Krute Johnny Coats Cancer Kelly's Island State of

Arrivals and Discharges at Elyria Memorial Hospital

A list of newborns and discharges across several families in Elyria and nearby towns. Parents include Lawrence Turner, Glenn Burnett, Norman Smith, Chester Magda, Robert Pitts, Robert Box, with addresses in Elyria Parma Avon North Olmsted and Oberlin. Discharged include Walter Broan rand, Warren Burdick, Jerry Gasser, Edwin Haywood, Rochard Janshesh, Philip Leifer, Earl McCormick, Charles Lightowler, John Mathis, David Moran, Anthony Olnek, Roy Pack, Mrs. Robert Phillips, Gordon Prunty, and Mrs Ralph Tat and son.

Lawrence Turner Siath St Glenn Burnett Bon Air Ave Norman Smith East Broad St Chester Magda Fourth St Robert Pitts Bon Aur Ave Robert Box Parma Walter Broan Rand Chestnut St Warren Burdick Avon Jerry Gasser Milier Ct Edwin Haywood Ohio Rochard Janshesh North Olmsted Philip Leifer Brandston Aves Lichtenburg Graton Earl McCormick Grafton Charles Lightowler Cornell John Mathis Blaine St David Moran Melvyn Lane William Newell Oberlin Anthony Olnek Woodford Ave Roy Pack West Broad Robert Phillips Pasadena Ave Gordon Prunty South Logan St Ralph Tat and Son West SL

Latin teachers in U S face unmet demand says USD academic

Dr Grace L Beede head of Latin and Greek at the University of South Dakota reports about 20 thousand Latin teachers are not enough to meet demand. She notes 140 Latin vacancies in Indiana but only 10 Latin majors in the entire state as she collects data for the American Philological Association committee on educational reform.

S. D United States Grace L. Beede University of South Dakota Indiana Miss Beede South Dakota American Philological Association

Newlyweds Mil ton Wood return from east honeymoon

Newlyweds Mil ton Wood and Doris AndersonWood returned from a honeymoon in New Jersey New York City and Niagara Falls and are living with the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Norman Anderson Avon R D 2. Doris Anderson Wood is employed by American Telephone and Telegraph in North Ridgeville. Mil ton Wood works for the same firm in Cleveland and attends Bethany English Lutheran Church. They wed September 24 with Rev Dr J H L Trout officiating.

New Jersey New York City Niagara Falls Milton John Wood Norman Anderson R. D Otten Rd Avon Wood Doris Anderson American Telephone and Telegraph Co North Ridgeville Guy Campion West 3Rd St Cleveland Bethany English Lutheran Church J. H. L. Trout June Kean Jean Anderson Rudy Trnavsky Robert Bullen Norman Koukel Norimaty Koukel Robert Heil Phyllis Anderson Kaserman’s Hall

Local Licensees and Residents Listed Amid Miscellaneous Names

A list of individuals and addresses appears, naming Theodore Madhock of 202 Eastern Heights Blvd and Anne Koviak of 27 Louisiana Ave among others. The compilation includes various residents, a State Highway patrolman, a mobile mechanic, a material handler, and a burner noted with multiple street addresses across Elyna Wellington and nearby towns.

Theodore Madhock Eastern Heights Blvd U.S. Air Force Anne Koviak Louisiana Ave Witham Spangler Sandusky Marjone Strauss Jackson St Amherst John Lewis Elyna Mary Richiardson James Marin Brown Wellington Beulah Kirkpatrick R. D

Roman Cities of Africa talk at Lorain County history meet

The Lorain County Historical Society will hear Rob ert Carek discuss The Roman Cities of Africa at its October meeting. Carek will show slides from his military service to illustrate how Roman culture spread to northern Africa and how colonial cities preserved ruins and fostered trade and agriculture. The meeting starts at 8 p m in the Wick Room of the First Congregational Church.

America Ohio Lorain County Historical Society Africa Robert Carek First Congregational Church

Robert Ternes Honeymoon After Elyria Nuptials

Mr and Mrs Robert M Ternes honeymooning in Florida after their Saturday wedding at St Mary Church Elyria The former Omadell Abrams wore Chantilly lace satin gown Attendants included Mrs Richard Holland and Mrs John McNulty About 400 guests attended at the American Legion Hall Reception followed by tours and an address by Henry D Brown Detroit Historical Museum The couple will live at 242 Warren Ave until Rose Manor Drive home is ready

Florida Robert M. Ternes St. Mary Church Elyria Omadell Abrams Mary Abrams Warren Ave Ternes Rey Ternes R.D. No. 3 James McCann Jack Huge E. Ebberts Ohio Institute Akron William T. Utter Granville Historical Society Eugene D. Rigney Ross County Pure Historical Society and Museum Perkins Mansion Henry D Richard Holland Robert Loper John McNulty Barbara McNulty Harold Lloyd Parks Miss McNulty John Ternes Frank Studnicki American Legion Hall Pridal Temes Rose Mane Drive Miss Abrams Elyria High School Kroger’s Eaton High School Bendix Westinghouse Automatic Air Brake Company St. Peter Church Robert Lopen Larry Yolm Chris Underwood Roy Ternes

St Jude Parish Fish Dinner Draws Local Help

St Jude's Church plans its regular first Friday fish dinner in the church school auditorium from 5 to 7 30 p m with takeout service available. Altar and Rosary Society members lead the monthly project aiding the parish and pastor as dozens of volunteers, including committee members and helpers, organize desserts and dining operations.

St. Jude‘s Church School Guy Munger John Schweda Altar and Rosary Society Jack Schweda Edward Drager Fred Zeck James Bramwell Patti 'Pope Edward Murphy Jorion Lee Oscar McGinley Chas. Bliss John Bousch Ted Smith Joseph Benzes Stephen Gurchik Paul Kohl John A. R. Bevson Flood Delfrich John Faley

Local names listed amid Lorain addresses and positions

A fragment lists several individuals with Lorain addresses and job titles including store manager, material handler, grocer, and others. Names include Ray Hess, Jane Birkbeck, Roy Dans, Shirky Lippencott, Steve Jerkovich, Karolyn Caron, and Loran with associated streets such as Seneca Ave, 243 Miami Ave, 4320 Elyria Ave, 302 Caroline Ave, 3731 Palm At Aran, and 1938 Reeves Ave.

Seneca Ave Lorain Ray Hess Miami Ave Dmz Jane Birkbeck Grafton Roy Dans Elyria Ave Lorrin Shirky Lippencott Caroline Ave Levan Steve Jerkovich Palm Aran Grocer Karolyn Caron Reeves Ave Loran

Vermilion Man Beursken Engaged to Grace Irene Brown

Mr and Mrs H J Brown of Leavenworth announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Irene to SP3 Carl J Beursken son of Mr and Mrs George Beursken of Vermilion. An October wedding is planned. Beursken is Vermilion High School graduate and has served 2 1/2 years in the US Army. He belongs to St Mary Church.

Vermilion H. J. Brown Leavenworth, Kan Grace Irene Carl J. Beursken George Beursken Bearsken Vermilion High School United States Army St. Mary Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Battenhouse Sau My Elyria Memorial Hospital Hone Gates Pta Spring Valley Pta Wao Paul Corbin O'Neil Sheffield Shopping Center Eorain Lester Swaneys Clarkson Brown ECC John Minniear Harold Seville Clifton E. Swaney I Swaney American Legion Donald Jameyson James Norris Veronica O'Keefe Swaney VFW Auxiliary Nora Bachman Post Sailors and Soldiers Home She!l County Council D. Oho Cottage Iona Hanson Sandra Smith Jane Bogi Ohio Cottage Asby Neel Mary Smth Nellie Petruzo Edith Jones Elyria Memorial Hospital Robert Ternes Ronald J. Ziegman Florida Keys John Andrews Mrs. Abrams Eisenhower Abilene Kan White Frame House St.Jude Hall Poplar Si St. Jude Vermilion Man France Kansan THE
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