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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1944

Page

4

Velma Behnke Weds Cpl Francis Gersak in Coast Guard Ceremony

Velma Behnke, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Behnke of Lake Avenue, married Cpl Francis Gersak of the US Army at the Coast Guard training station in Groton Connecticut. Chaplain Demers performed the ceremony. The couple departed by boat to Pine Island for a reception then traveled to New London for their honeymoon. The wedding party included the matron of honor Mrs Rate Werden Benedict and best man Mr Benedict. After the ceremony the couple were escorted to the galley and the ship of life theme noted. The groom is stationed nearby.

Iss Velma Behnke Frank Behnke Lake Avenue Cpl Frencia Gerank Arms Ste Baana Gersak Birmingham United States Coast Guard Groton Connecticut Demers, Meutenant Coast Guard Army Peat Church Coast Gunard Heaior Guard Coast Gintedsmen Kater Pine Island Gorsak New London Conn New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Thad Coreages Getravk

Announce Speaker For Christian Church Council Meeting

The Rev. Donavon Schmucker of First Mennonite Wadaworth will speak at the annual men's night of the Women's Council of the First Christian church on Thursday evening. His topic Confessions of a Pessimistic Optimist will address current world conditions. A brief business session precedes the program with Mrs. Will HM leading worship and Mrs. Frederick Meng at the organ. Men of the church are invited as special guests, and refreshments will be served by the Priscilla and Miriam groups during the social hour. The event begins at eight.

Donavon Schmucker First Mennonite Wadaworth First Christian Church Schrucker Will HM Frederick Meng Priscilla Miriam Per George McKelvey John Scott Lester Bowen H. H. Gregg la Porte Methdist Church E. Thompson Miniser Martin Luth John Calvin Ulrich Zwingli Hamblent Donald van Arsdale Frank McVetta Robert Meyer Pianin Julius Kuebler Circle One Circle Queen Harry Brown Alay Hardy Bert McMullen Harold Bruce Grafton Road Circle Two Circle Four Bovelond Wall Frederick Morton Charles Huene

Laver Ensign Commissioned at St Johns Cathedral New York

Mr and Mrs Laver and two daughters were in New York when Gerald Laver was commissioned an ensign by Columbia University at exercises held in St Johns Cathedral. Ensign Laver will join Harvard University Communications School in Boston. Mrs Laver and daughter Marilyn returned Sunday. Mrs Laver and daughter Sandra return tonight. Roberta Howenstine has returned from Boulder Colorado with a bachelor’s degree and will stay with her parents on Park Avenue while her husband serves in the Air Transport Command in the Southwest Pacific.

Laver New York City Gerald Laver Columbia University St. John's Cathedral Ensign Laver Harvard University Communications School Boston Marilyn New York Lever Sandra James W. Preble Roberta Howenstiner Boulder Colorado Aly Middle + avenue William Peak Avon Elyria Metor Hospital John Steens Sag Furnace Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Arson Eleria Metroral Hospital Ray McCulen East Broad Street Peter Katinski Cornelli Avenue Maxine Carroll Cuyahoga Falls Bowling Green

Meeting Open To All Church Women

An Elyria World Community Day event features Miss Mary Dingman with a service led by Mrs. J Martin Beck and Mrs. J J Fettress at St Andrew's on Wednesday November 1. The Elyria Council of Church Women hosts the open gathering with the W C A assisting. A variety of related social and club activities follow in local residences and venues.

Mary Dingman Welng St. Andrew's Church Elyria Council of Church Women W.C.A Misa Dingman Elyria J. Martin Beck Wars Mra J. J. Tettress Peter Smith The Ely

Edison PTA Meeting Highlights and Attendance

Edison PTA news notes a meeting held at the school on Wednesday November 7 with program details discussed by HOH W Hgts of Obeslon. Refashionment highlights include a proposal reviewed and refreshments served after the talks.

Edison Falson Sehuel Obeslon

Congregational Women Postpone Meeting for Illness

The Woman's Association of First Congregational church cancels its meeting due to Mrs. Robins Strong illness of Oberlin. Members will join Elyria Council of Church Women at St. Andrew's Episcopal church to hear Miss Mary Dingman of New York City on Wednesday at one o'clock.

Woman's Association of First Congregational Church Robins Strong Oberlin Elyria Council of Church Women St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Mary Dingman New York City

License holders listed in Elyria and Lorain records

The notice names Carl Coleman age 4 laborer of Elyria with Geneva Logan 60 of Delaware Avenue Elyria. Casimir Salaz age 4 steel worker of Lorain with Antonia Garcia 27 of Lorain. John Amos Jr 1g Elyria with Patricia A McConnell 18 at 344 West Second Street Elyria.

Carl Coleman Elyria Geneva Logan Delaware Avenue Casimir Salaz Lorain Antonia Garcia John Amos, Jr Patricia A. McConnell West Second Street Eylria

Hospital Discharges Names Amid Mixed Addresses

A partial discharge list includes Mrs Raymond Hage in Lakewond and Florine Weil at 712 Math Avenue. Also noted are Mrs Theodore Payor of Amherst, Mrs Leland Math with a baby boy at Gratton, and Mrs Lovena Crocker with Cohanbia Staton.

Raymond Hagemain Lakewond Florine

Carlisle party hosts and guests gather on Ridge Road

Carlisle party guests including Gal Seoul troop members and Mrs Archin Welton attend an evening at their home on Ridge Road. Decorations feature flowers and streamers. Activities included games and a costume contest with prizes for best outfits.

Catholic Study Club No. 3 Hallowe'en Grange Hall Griswold Road Lester Diedrich Ian Riverside Court Richard Denton Lee Whitmore Hawthorne Street Jack O'Lanterns Joseph Blaner Larry Schneppe Jorey Arndt Bobbie Hlaner Richard Hall Evora Eugene Ford Connie Conry Bobbie Banker Mary Lou Birkline Carlisle Harriet Gal Seoul Archin Welton Arthur Hayes Richard Forney Witenes Haleween

Gamma sorority meeting and local lodge notes

Calendar notes list a Gamma sorority meeting at Mrs Petro's home on Denton Avenue with adjoining club figures and a Mason lodge family supper at 6:98 p m. The Franklin lodge confers a second degree on one candidate and the W League address is given by Mary Dingman with Grace Walther League involvement at 7.

Duppet Petro Dentoon Avenue Columbus Street Frank Matton Lodge F. Todge Mary Dingman Grace Walther

Girl Scouts Troop XO Meets at St Agnes Church

Troop 8 of the Girl Scouts gathered Monday at St Agnes church for a meeting opening with a flag salute. Leaders assisted with art and crafts as scouts learned to weave belt pieces. New members learned their laws and officers conducted business while newcomers were introduced. A Halloween themed social followed with prizes and a dessert.

St. Agnes Church Diedrich Valerius Goodnight Circle

Camden School News Provides Education Week Night Program

Camden faculty attended the Northeastern Ohio Teacher's Association session at the Cleveland Public Auditorium on Friday October 2. Camden pupils will present a night school on Friday evening November 3 to commemorate National Education Week with programs from lower grades and a high school demonstration.

Birmingham Boxer Boxes Sent to Servicemen

The Birmingham church sent Christmas boxes to servicemen from the Birmingham W.8.C.5. Names read include Donald Griffin, Jack Nabakowski, Donald Lynch, Lester Normande Jr., Raymond Normande, Darwin DeWitt, Maurice Wright, Wilbur Fleming, Erwin Fleming, and Norris Fleming.

Birmingham W.8.c Donald Griffin Jack Nabakowski Donald Lynch Lester Normande Raymond Normande Darwin DeWitt Maurice Wright Wilbur Fleming Erwin Fleming Norris Fleming

Anniversary Dinner and Local Social Events in Vermilion

A Vermilion roundup notes a dinner party at Oxagie celebrating 28 years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Wasem and Mr. and Mrs. Momm, with other local guests attending. Erie Autal Youth hosted a Hallowe en dance at Florence Grange hall and Florence Ladies Aid held meetings and fundraisers including a plant sale netting $2.65. Various committees were named for upcoming events at Florence church and bazaar.

Q Schieve Lincoln Wasem Lowell Wasem Clétus Wasem Neo Wees Robert Prince Lost Fleming Roane Mes Charles Momm Mea Thur Albert Spoerr Gust Leimbach Erie Autal Florence Grange Hall Home Economics Committee Grange Elwood Crawford Fred Gerber Charles Humm Joseph Dudley Etta Summers Milton Saylor Florence Arthur Sporr Archie Rumbold Ray Callan Walter Kolb Richard Brechmacher Cadiew Aid Florence Ladies’ Aid Society Melvin Saylor Milton Sayter Charles Humny Albert Spaerr Perry Tuttle George Moon John Dickel Ethel Charles Mumm Rey Sampson Edward Reistie Frank Long Archie Rimbold Charles Yates Wars Ren Howse Richard Brechmaener la Gran Harold Appeman

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