Women's Activities Notes Editor Thelms Finney
Thelms Finney compiles women's club events and social notices for the local scene. Officers, meetings, and upcoming gatherings are detailed for readers planning participation and support.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1954
Page
4
Thelms Finney compiles women's club events and social notices for the local scene. Officers, meetings, and upcoming gatherings are detailed for readers planning participation and support.
Frederick A Ross and Miss Mary Anne Rodak announce their engagement with Mrs George Hodek of LaGrange sharing the news. Mary Anne a LaGrange High School graduate employed at General Industries Co and a parishioner of Grafton Assumption Church. Frederick A Ross a Denby High School graduate served in the Marines Air Corps and works at Timms Spring Co and attends St Judes Church.
One hundred eighty four representatives of Pythian Sisters Temples in Sandusky Fremont Lorain Elyria Berlin Heights Os Harbour and Greenwich attended the 33rd Annual Convention of District 15 Pythian Sisters at Greenwich Temple No. 376 on Friday.
Yesterday at St Mary Church the October gathering of the Third Order of St. Francis saw 12 members profess their vows as Joseph Hengesbach marked 25 years in the order. A social afternoon followed at the Medina Temple hall with remarks by Msgr Newton and the Provincial Commissary, and plans announced for a regional convention in Chicago in October 1955.
Mr. and Mrs. Osear Markel announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Markel to Robie Kimbler son of Mrs. Susie Kimbler and James Kimbler both of Antha Kentucky and New London. Miss Markel is a 1952 Wellington High School graduate and works in Sterling Foundry offices. Mr. Kimbler attended Spruce Pine School in Honaker Kentucky and also works at Sterling Foundry living with his brother and sister in law Robert Kimbler and family.
The Chiquita Club diversion was held Monday at the Abbe Road residence of Mrs. Carol Hansen. Prizes went to Gertrude Gantz and Mae Farkas. Helen Morrow will host on Mills Road November 2 at 3 p.m.
Student nurses of the M. B. Johnson School of Nursing were honored at a Grace Guild dinner held Wednesday evening at Grace Lutheran Church parish hall. Fifty dinners supported by all Protestant churches of Elyria were served as the group enjoyed decorations, remarks, and a social hour with games.
Three movies are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the Longfellow Room of Elyria Library. King Mid as, Pepe the Lazy Pelican, and Skipper Learns a Lesson will be shown back to back for local viewers.
Miss Carol Weber bride to be of Harry Snitzky was feted at a shower hosted by his aunts in Garfield Heights with a buffet and altar centerpiece. The couple plan to marry November 6 at St Joseph Church Avon Lake with Rev Casimir Sitko officiating.
Shirley Ann Bills and Rudolph L. Witte wed Saturday at First Methodist Church Lorraine area. The bride wore a blush pink satin gown with Chantilly lace and a Juliet cap veil. Attendants included Jeanne Bills and Judith Bills. A reception at Elyria Country Club followed with about 125 guests. The couple planned a two week Miami Beach honeymoon and will reside on Park Avenue Amherst until work.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston host open house for the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jennings of Mansfield Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Mr. Jennings retires after 33 years with Standard Oil. The Jennings previously lived in Elyria and Card Party details are noted for Daughters of America at Eagles Hall Broad Street Tuesday Oct 26 at 8 p.m.
Lorain announces the engagement of Eleanore Delores Burich of 2305 East 30th Street to Anthony Puligine son of Camille and Mr. Mrs. Puligine of 1305 West Mist Street. Both graduates of Lorain High School class of 1945. Burich works in the Tabulating Department of National Tube Company. Puligine served in the U S Navy two years and works with Gittonio Plastering Company. The couple plans an early spring wedding.
Mrs J D Johnson of North Ridgeville is 80 today. Her three sons arranged a surprise open house with about 75 friends calling from 4 to 5 PM after a family birthday dinner for 25 at Dr and Mrs R W Johnsons home on Gulf Road. Guests came from nearby cities to offer gifts and congratulations.
The Amivets Auxiliary voted a donation to the Crile Hospital gift shop fund at their meeting in Amvet Hall. Plans included a bake sale and a request to bring toys for repair and cleaning for distribution to Green Acres by November 7. The auxiliary will assist the Post at a party at Caie Hospital on Friday and the next meeting is November 7.
Sam Provenza spoke on civil defense importance to every citizen before the Elyria Child Conservation League at Mrs. Charles Boggs home on Pasadena Avenue. He announced films and literature will be available in schools for further education. a new member, Mrs Ray Stauffer, joined, and members voted to support the detention home levy.
Jane Elisabeth Bender and Sts W. Leonowich were married in a quiet Mat Magdalene Church ceremony. The couple will reside at 429 South Main Street, Marysville, after a wedding trip south. The bride, a Ridgeville High and Oberlin School of Commerce graduate, wore a ballerina gown with pearl accents and carried flowers. The groom, Elyria High School and Few College alumnus, served in the Air Force and works as plant manager in Marysville.
Forty five Pioneer department members of the Elyria Woman's Club met in the clubhouse for a Friday luncheon. Led by chairwoman Mrs H A Shives, 25 year members Mrs W Cobb Mrs Oscar Dunn and Mrs Henry Meckley received membership cards from president Mrs C R Sharr. George Metcalf shared slides from England Scotland and Elyria news while refreshments were provided by Mrs Thomas Potter's committee.
executive chairmen presented the financial report of the Richard Allen Women’s Relief Group No 108 at a Friday IOOF Hall meeting led by president Mrs Ella Cowles. The session opened with a prayer by Mrs Cowles and reports from Mary Miller sunshine chairman and others.
An invitation invites members to attend a reception honoring Jane Nell on November 22 in Mansfield. The meeting adjourned November 12 with a dinner and inspection to highlight the afternoon. Ann Rohner is named as the man of the dinner scheduled at 2 pm.
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