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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1954

Page

8

Mid-Winter Wedding to Unite Nancy Symons and James Parker Jr

The engagement of Nancy Symons daughter of Mrs Dan B Symons is announced by her mother ahead of a mid-winter wedding at the First Congregational Church Elyria. She will wed James W Parker Jr son of Mrs J W Parker Sr and the late Mr Parker of Burlington Wisconsin. The couple attended universities and affiliations include Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi for Miss Symons and a Vermont connection plus Western Reserve University for her work as a statistician. He holds degrees from the University of Vermont and North Carolina State and is pursuing a doctorate while belonging to Lambda Iota and Sigma Xi. Both families are connected to local churches and social groups with formal affiliations noted.

Nancy Symons Dan B. Symons Washington Ave Mr. Symons James W. Parker, Jr J. W. Parker North Ave Burlington Mr. Parker First Congregational Church Elyria Miss Symons University of Michigan Phi Beta Kappa Phi Kappa Phi Alpha Lambda Delta Western Reserve University Grex Club Elyria High School Per Parner University of Verlonne Westmont Siem Reserve University North Carolina State Raleigh Lambda Iota Vermont Rodney Galfernities Sigma Xi Psi Chilbraith Essex Junction Sep Masonic Membey Symons Parker

Salon Names New Officers Hears Reports

New officers were named and the date for the installation dinner set for October 21 at Thursday evening's meeting of Salon 334 of the and 40. Mary Kolopos reported the officers: LaPetit Chapeau Cora Terrell LeDemi Pet Chapeau Premiere Hazel Stiefel LeDemi Petit Chapeau Deuxieme Juanita Moebius L Archiviste Marcella Schoenbachler L Aumonier Christine Oldham and La Concierge Lucella Rigo. Final reports for the year were given by the committee chairmen, and Christine Oldham was named as auditing committee with Florence Sibley and Jean Mitchell to report at the next meeting. The installation dinner will be held at Hilltop House Restaurant with Florence Sherman, Ida Hansen, Ada Felix, Kathryn Johnson and Hazel Stiefel in charge of arrangements. The Amherst partners will handle table and floral decorations. Last evening's meeting, attended by 31 partners, was conducted by Chapeau Mabel Ellison. Hostesses were Beatrice Deiter, Ada Felix, Mary Lenchak, Marguerite Boey, and Ruth Barnes. Refreshments were served.

Mary Kolopos LaPetit Chapeau Cora ‘Terrell LeDemi Pet Chapeau Hazel Stiefel LeDemi Petit Hilltop House Florence Sherman Ida Hansen Ada Felix Kathryn Johnson Hazel Steifel Amherst Partners Chapeau Mabel Ellison Beatrice Deiter Mary Lenchak Marguerite Boey Ruth Barnes

Ruths return from visit and Columbus wedding noted

Dr Ralph P Ruth and daughter Patricia Ellen returned to Schenectady after a week with Elyna relatives. His parents live on Fourth Street and Mrs Ruth’s parents are the James Simpsons of Stanford Ave. Dr Ruth works as a research physicist at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory. In Columbus Miss Jane Isabelle Hoel became bride of George Werner Ligotke of Elyria at Broad Street Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was at 2 30 p m with organ recital by Robert E Smith and vows read by Dr Raymond V Kearns Jr. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hoe. The Ligotkes will host Lorain Historical Society members tomorrow afternoon at their home. The wedding featured white floral arrangements and seven branch candelabra lighting the chancel.

Ralph P. Ruth Patricia Ellen Schenectady N. Y Elyna Ruth F. C. Ruth Fourth St George Werner Ligotke Elyria Broad Street Presbyterian Church Columbus Robert E. Smith Raymond V. Kearns, Jr Charles Ray Vietzen Will E. Hoe Remington Rd Ligotte Ene P. Ligotke Brandt The Lorain Historical Society Ave

Life In Philippines Topic For Waco Wedding Event

Guests numbering 50 gathered at the bride’s parents home as garden flowers filled rooms. After a wedding trip, the couple will live in Elyria while awaiting 2nd Lieutenant Ligotke’s Air Force assignment. The bride, Miss Margaret Hoel, a Miami University graduate, is Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Beta Phi. her sister wore blue at the ceremony. The groom, Wolfgang Ligotti, from Elyria High, holds an AB from Miami University and Pi Kappa Alpha. A gray Monarch suit with a Capucine hat and orchid corsage highlighted the bride. A lengthy account describes Philippines history, nursing and education in the islands, and rigid divorce laws. A coffee hour and open discussion closed the evening after a business session led by Mrs. John Hines.

Elyria Ligotke U. S. Air Force Battelle Memorial Institute Columbus Bexley High School Miami University Phi Beta Kappa Pi Beta Phi Sorority Pi Kappa Alpha Miss Hoel Margaret Hoel Philippine Islands Wolfgang Ligotti Douglas MacArthur Susan Moses Mary Katherine Arsem William Daley Harry White John Hines Birkbeck Catholic Action Daley Ann Nasipat

Streicher Bruse Vows Given This Afternoon

Miss Joan Bruse and Herbert Streicher wed at St John’s Lutheran Church with 250 guests. Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. featured flowers, a prayer book bouquet, and music by Robert Blakely and Fred Nitchke. Bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bruse of Ohioville. groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Streicher. Reception followed at the American Legion Hall.

St. John's Lutheran Church Joan Bruse Herbert Streicher Henry L. Lieske Robert Blakely Fred Nitchke Carl E. Bruse Richard Streicher Raymond Kandt William Henning Robert Fretag Earnest Rob Feaves Gary Spencer Ameriorchid Stephanotis Legion Hall Thelma Schroeter Crown Streicher Earnest Roberts Sondra Hennings Joyce Becker Roby Elyria High School Murphy Brothers LaGrange High School Oberlin Motors Kathy Spencer

Football Frolic Dance At Elyria Youth Center Tonight

The Football Frolic brings a disc dance to the Elyria Youth Center in Holly Hall this evening from 8 to 11. The eight foot goal post decor, colored in the two local high schools, will feature megaphones and footballs. Co chairmen Gini Dawson and Nancy Klinger lead decor with Marian Gloster Toni Green and Sally Wentz assisting. Gary Smith will be the disc jockey and Norm Britton organized chaperones.

Holly Hall Gini Dawson Nancy Klinger Marian Gloster Toni Green Sally Wentz Gary Smith Norm Britton

Garford P T A Sets Jam Booth for October 22

Members of the Garford Parent Teacher Association executive board met at the school Thursday afternoon to plan the annual Jam Boree for October 22. Future meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month with the board gathering at 7 p.m. before the regular session.

Garford Parent Teacher Association Future Association

Mrs Milan Bendik Honored At Shower

Mrs Milan Bendik was honored with a stork shower at the David Anton home on Rosenlee Ave hosted by Mrs Anton and Mrs Stanley Green. Guests were Bendik’s friends and relatives. A corsage and gifts in a doll carriage were presented. Dessert followed at a white linen table with asters and white taper candles. Game prizes went to Mrs Herbert Miller, Mrs Rhoda Lump and Mrs James Lumadue.

Milan Bendik David Anton Rosenlee Ave Anton Stanley Green Herbert Miller Rhoda Lump James Lumadue

22 New Members Accepted By PHC No. 690

Twenty two new members were accepted at the meeting of Protected Home Circle No. 690 Friday evening at 118 Blaine St. Paul W. Knapp was obligated. Prayer opened by Flora Read. Secretary Alice Jones reported, treasurer Alice Kaylor spoke. President Barl Taylor presided. Games and luncheon by guardian Helen Smith and committee. Next meeting 8 p.m. October 7 at Blaine address.

Protected Home Circle Blaine St Paul W. Knapp Flora Read Alice Jones Alice Kaylor Barl Taylor

WSCS Panel to Discuss City Needs at First Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church begins its new year with a panel on Jesus’ concern for cities. The 1 pm Tuesday program at the church features chair Mrs. Russell Petersen and moderator Mrs. George Miraben, with panelists John Hovis, Mrs. Charles Bennett, Mrs. Burton Ohlemacher, and Mrs. John Lawrence. Hovis will outline Elyria’s growth with local facts. Bennett will discuss adapting to a new city and social ties. Ohlemacher and Lawrence will describe church growth and Methodist settlement work in large cities. Officers host social hour and tea.

Jesus Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Russell Petersen George Miraben John Hovis Charles Bennett Burton Ohlemacher John Lawrence Hovis Elyria Council

Local Licenses Listed For Residents In Lorain County

A list of residents with licenses is recorded including John Williams at 231 Rush St as la borer, Ruthie Lee Brown also of 231 Rush St, Jimmie Frederick Coombs at 27 Rockhill Dr Avon Lake as inspector, Mildred Rockas at 206 Avondale Ave Avon Lake, Gerald J. Kish West Lake Rd Lorain as student, Dorothy Jean Robertson 1326 Reid Ave Lorain, Rudolph Pinter 557 Irondale St apprentice printer, Grace L. Schilling 241 Columbia Ave Lorain, William C. Logsdon 60T Kew Gardens Lorain as steel worker, Patricia Ann Nace 547 Hazel St Amherst, Robert Warhola 27 W 28th St Lorain as engineer, and Gloria Ellen Shattuck 1345 South Point Dr Avon Lake.

John Williams Rush St Ruthie Lee Brown Jimmie Frederick Coombs Kew Gardens Lorain Patricia Ann Nace Hazel St Amherst Robert Warhola 28Th St Gloria Ellen Shattuck South Point Dr Avon Lake

Royal Neighbors Meeting Awards Prizes at Cards

Royal Neighbors of America held a meet at the YWCA last evening with a brief business session. Prizes were awarded at each table of cards, with Lottie Marsh receiving a special award. Members plan to meet again next October at the YWCA.

Royal Neighbors of Ameria Y.W.C.A Lottie Marsh

Patricia Ann Tarry and Patrick Floyd Harrison wed in Michigan

Patricia Ann Tarry daughter of Mrs Raymond Knight and Jack Tarry Sr married Patrick Floyd Harrison Tuesday at St Mary Church Lansing Michigan officiated by Rev Fr John J Hardy. The groom son of Haddo Harri sons Nubish Island Michigan. They will live with the bride’s parents until December then winter at Nubish Island. Mrs Harrison, an Elyria District Catholic High School graduate, worked as an X Ray technician at Wooster Community Hospital. The groom serves with the Pittsburgh Steamship Division of United States Steel aboard the U S Myron C Taylor on the Great Lakes.

Patricia Ann Tarry Raymond Knight Indian Hollow Rd Jack Tarry Sr Gulf Rd Patrick Floyd Harrison St. Mary Church Lansing Mich John J. Hardy Haddo Harrisons Nubish Island Harrison Elyria District Wooster Community Hospital Pittsburgh Steamship Division United States Steel U. S. Myron C. Taylor Great Lakes

Airman Leonard Plato and Sharyll Brunner Wed at Holy Cross Church

Airman Leonard Plato and Miss Sharyll Brunner wed in a nine o clock ceremony at Holy Cross Church. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a gown of nylon tulle over satin with crystal accents. groom’s best man was Henry Janowicz. The couple, after a wedding trip through the South, will reside in Savannah, Georgia where Plato is stationed at Hunter Army Airfield.

Sharyl Brunner Leonard Pilato C. L. Cudnik Holy Cross Church Raymond H. Brunner South Main St Amherst West Thirteenth St Elyria Miss Brunner Henry Janowicz Neil Plato Vernon Quinn Bourtant Pridegroom Velo Pre Miss Rose Tiheir Savannah Marie Kiska aSxj Plato Hunter Maid of Honor Mrx William Clair Force Base Hart Amherst High Janice Rae Kiska P Soni Ee Annem Elyria District Catholic High Holy Cross Crystal- Co Sbly Pervanche Roosevelt Avenue

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