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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1947
Page
3
The ceremony for Marian Elizabeth Bugaski and George Straka took place at Mary’s Church with Rt Rev Mage presiding. A reception followed at the Elyria Woman’s Club for 178 guests, featuring a three tier cake and floral arrangements, with plans to reside at 410 North Ridge Road Lorain.
The wedding of Marilyn Gordon and John Bashak was held this afternoon at First Methodist Church. The bride wore white satin with a long train and pearl necklace. Attendants included Mrs Lloyd Ghaffatall and Miss Helen Bashak. music featured I Love You Truly and the Lohengrin Wedding March. Approximately 150 guests attended at the Hedges in La Porte where an orchestra played. After the ceremony the couple will travel to Ohio for a wedding trip and will reside with the bride's mother upon return. The bride is a former Oberlin High School student and Brush Development employee. the groom attended Elyria High School, served in the Army, and works for Pfaudlex.
Personal notices report Mrs Harold Starkey and Mrs Reubin Miller visiting in Michigan and Wisconsin relatives. Akron area families Sue Judy Laura Snyder marked Sue’s sixth birthday. Mr and Mrs Max A. Lydon travel to Los Angeles to attend the National Foremen Association convention. Several births announced at Elyria Memorial Hospital including children to Barnousky Zimmerman Gindsr Carlin Refanning Hronee with addresses in Elyria area.
Miss Phylisa Christine Dodge and Thomas J La Rue wed at Mother of Sorrows Church Put-In-Bay with Rev Fr Chares Haley officiating. The bride wore white satin with Brussels net and pearls, attended by Miss Jean Dodge and Miss Nona Myers. Midshipman Peter Block served as best man, and Alfred Markovina as usher. A breakfast at Park Hotel followed and a 150-guest reception at the bride's home. The couple plan a Northern Michigan honeymoon and will reside at 487 Eighth Street. The bride is a Put-In-Bay High School graduate. the groom is a St Thomas Military Academy alumnus.
Miss Lillian Thacs wed Jack De Ver Fildes in St. Jude's Church amid gladioli and palms. Bride wore ivory satin with lace, veil, and a white rose bouquet. groom is Desmond Fildes' son from Grafton. Attendants included Dorothy Thacs and Harriett Varsey. After a 150-guest reception, couple to honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains then reside in their home.
Bridal couple exchanges vows at St Peters Lorain with Rev Vincent ODea officiating. Miss Virginia Brown sang Ave Maria as a four tier cake and floral decor graced St Peters hall for about 140 guests. Bride Miss Ann Bates inherits gown of white bridal crepe lace. groom Robert Grade attended by cousin Robert Walker. out of town guests come from Erie Toledo and more. Travel plans include a wedding trip to New York City after reception.
The ceremony at St Mary s Church united Claramae Gatens and James C Conry with a pearl rosary and white carnations. The bride s gown featured a long train and lace bodice, while sisters and attendants wore aqui velvet and white lace. After a breakfast for immediate family at Spring Valley Country Club, 250 guests gathered at United Polish Club on Oberlin Road for a reception and three tier cake. The couple will live at the bride s home 281 Boston Avenue after a wedding trip following August 30.
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