Elyrian Named Most Charming Grandmother in Elyria
Elyria selects Mrs. Earl Lance Vivienne of 145 Longfellow St as the area s most charming grandmother after a fall contest sponsored by McCalls Magazine and WXEL TV. She appears with contestant Nancy Godfrey of 126 Columbia Ave. Terri Jean Lance, 11 months, is her granddaughter. Mrs. Lance is active in civic groups including YWCA, Cancer Center, League of Women Voters, and hospital auxiliary. Her husband runs Earl J. Lance Motor Co. Her son Jack is a Miami University graduate. Godfrey won a Frigidaire range for suggesting the winner and used the prize to help pay Baldwin Wallace collage expenses. S.D.A. Dorcas Bake Sale noted for Apr 23 and a Grafton Methodist Church fish fry serving 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
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Ohio
Earl Lance
Vivienne
Longfellow St
McCalls Magazine
Alice Weston
WXEL
McCalls
Mrs. Lance
Nancy Godfrey
Columbia Ave
Lance
Terri Jean Lance
Jack Lance
East Fourth St
Jack
Cub Scouts
Ywca Board of Directors
Yteens
Cancer Center
League of Women Voters
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Gordon Leach
Cart
YWCA
Earl J. Lance Motor Co
Fiona and
Granger
Innskeep
Miami University
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Molly Butler
L. E. Butler
Hawthorne St
Godfrey
Walter Godfrey
Baldwin-Wallace
Cream Puff Heist by a Dachshund Gypsy
A dachshund named Gypsy pilfers a cream puff from a breakfast table. Her careful climb ends in a slippery skid and a nose smeared with cream. The episode ends with owner Mrs F. reprimanding the narrator and Jeep the other dachshund tidying the mess.
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Gypsy
Mrs. F
Jeep
Hospital Discharges and Local Meet at Lake Avenue
List of hospital discharges for numerous residents in Grafton Wellington and Valley City. Mane Harris hosted Tigredia Social Club members at her Lake Avenue home with a luncheon. The meeting opened with prayer and Vice President Harris led the business session. A May 19 meeting is planned at Florence Brown’s home 246 Eighth Street.
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Mane Harris
Tigredia Social Club
Lake Ave
Jeanette Arnold
Dance Tonight at Vermilion on the Lake Club House
The Rhythmairs Orchestra will perform tonight at Vermilion on the Lake Club House. Music fans are invited to enjoy a lively evening of dancing and entertainment.
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Vermilion On
Artcrafters Name Board Members At Annual Dinner In Holly Hall
Artcrafters held its annual dinner in Holly Hall with spring themed table arrangements. Nominees for new board members were presented by H Gordon Gower, with Glen Smith Mrs Jack Refenning and Mrs J Paul Braun elected for two years. Installation set for the June meeting and the group outlined upcoming shows and workshops.
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Artcrafters
Holly Hall
Dene
H. Gordon Gower
Glen Smith
Jack Refenning
J. Paul Braun
Robert Copas
Barbara Plocher
Awards Made At Bowling League Luncheon Party
The Elyria Country Club Women’s Bowling League closed its season with 50 members at lunch. The Wedges won the trophy. Mashies were runners-up. High individual games went to Mrs. P A Etzkorn with 203 and 504 series, with other top scorers listed. New officers include president Mrs Carl Russert and secretary Mrs Vic Breitenstein.
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Elyria Country Club
Gordon Smith
Wedges
Carl Inner Jr
Alvin Meyer
Duane Thornburg
P. A. Etzkorn
A. J. Ritter
Mashies
Frank Brandau
Harold Kunkle
L. S. Murray
Harold Ewing
William Custar
Cecil Gardone
Robert Berkebile
Carl Ingwer Jr
Cecil Garland
Earl Lance
Carl Russert
George Hoke
Vic Breitenstein
George Smith
R. C. Novatny
H. A. Guthman
Members Observe War Outbreak Dinner Marks Spanish American War
Members of Major Woodworth Camp and Auxiliary observed the Spanish American War outbreak with a dinner at Hilltop House. T. J. Dimick welcomed comrades. Mrs. George Colburn spoke on volunteers, and Corbett E. Southam recalled the Akron booster meeting. Ohio convention set for Toledo in June 2024. Y M E G S mothers honored in Holly Hall with corsages and songs by Dr. John Rankin. New member welcomed. nomination committee named. May 19 meeting topic Silverware and China to be presented by Mrs. Brandau.
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Woodworth
Hilltop House
T. J. Dimick
Auxilary
George Colburn
Spain
Corbett E. Southam
Ohio
Northeast
Akron
Department of Ohio
Toledo
Y-Megs
Holly Hall
John Rieth
John Rankin
Jan Flynn
Kenneth, Schilling
Douglas Nichols
Robert Vaughn
Dinner Marks Anniversary at Eagles Hall
A dinner in the Eagles hall celebrated the 27th anniversary for members of the Ladies Auxiliary to Eagles. Charter members include Clara Jensen Elizabeth Fritz Kate Prentice Stella Landers Alice Smith Elyvira Scott and Alta Miller. Past presidents honored were Ann Castle Leona Gardner Mary Prentice Hazel Bates Alice Kaylor and Sylvia Oakes. A class of candidates was initiated and received gifts. Edna Amspaugh led the business session announcing the State Auxiliary convention in Cleveland June 18-20 with headquarters at the Allerton Hotel. A party for Florence Eldred is planned in Bellevue. Special awards went to Clara Jensen Alice Smith Marie Frederick and Leona Gardner.
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Eagles Hall
Ladies Auxiliary
Eagles
Clara Jensen
Elizabeth Fritz
Kate Prentice
Stella Landers
Alice Smith
Elyvira Scott
Alta Miller
Ann Castle
Leona Gardner
Mary Prentice
Hazel Bates
Alice Kaylor
Sylvia Oakes
Edna Amspaugh
Cleveland
Allerton Hotel
Florence Eldred
Ohio State Auxiliary
Bellevue
Marie Frederick
Elizabeth Isenberg
Lucy Jaeger
Jean Raspach
Library Story Hour Promises Tales for Children
Tomorrow at four in the Elyria Library Longfellow Room children can hear stories The New Pet The Big Brown Bear The Circus Bear and The Restless Robin told in a lively reading session.
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Elyria Library
Tasty Cheese Stuffed Baked Potatoes Recipe Card
Instructions mix Swiss cheese with scooped potato pulp and mushrooms with butter chives and cream. Refill potato skins brush with melted butter brown in oven. 1954 Field Enterprises. Fish Fry event at Washington Ave Church of Christ on Fri Apr 23 5 7 pm Adults 1.25 Children 0.75 Family style.
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Inez Cooke
Washington Ave
Church of Christ
Merri Ettes Mrs Virgie De Mann Calendar Event
Calendar tonight lists Merri Ettes Mrs Virgie De Mann at 474 West Eleventh Street and a J R Club card party at 8 p m at 1931 E H S Class Committee Elyria Dairies Office 123 Lake Avenue 7 p m St John Lutheran Women Missionary League Spring quarterly meeting 8 p m Calvary Baptist Sterling Club Linda Youngless 242 Bellfield Ave pp m St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Circle No 5 at the church p m First Methodist Ushers Group Mr and Mrs Paul Wellert 334 Harvard Avenue Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Lydia Guild St Mary PTU 8 15 p m O M S Prayer Circle 411 Second Street Elyria Movie Club Woman s Club Bethel Shrine W S and J No M4 10 C F Hall College Night Eagles Lodge Eagles Hall Amvet Post No 32 Amvet Hall
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Merri-Ettes
Virgie de- Mann
West Eleventh St
J.R
Holly Hall
E.H.S
Elyria Dairies
Lake Ave
St. John Lutheran Women Missionary League
Calvary Baptist Sterling Club
Linda Youngless
Bellfield Ave
St. Paul Evangelical
Paper Sale at Franklin School by P T A
Franklin School P T A will hold a paper sale on Saturday April 24. Contact Ph 59 644 or 56 352 for orders and pickup by Friday evening. Please tie all papers for transport.
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Franklin School
Hewitt and Krugman Engaged to Wed
Announcement of engagement between Miss Sharlotte Hewitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold E Hewitt of 239 Rush Street and Floyd Krugman son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence J Krugman of 127 Riverdale Court The couple have not set a wedding date Miss Hewitt 1954 Elyria High School graduate Krugman attended Elyria High and recently discharged from the U S Army after two years service He is a member of Grace Lutheran Church and employed by Colson Corporation.
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Sharlotte Hewitt
Harold E. Hewitt
Rush Street
Floyd Krugman
Lawrence J. Krugman
Riverdale Court
Miss Hewitt
Elyria High School
Elyria High
U. S. Army
Grace Lutheran Church
Colson Corporation
United Nations talk featured at Lake Avenue church event
Mrs. Joseph Fritz led the spring bank offering for East Harlem parish. Mrs. Elmer Baun spoke on the United Nations, detailing its powers and limits. Announcements covered upcoming Medina Association meetings and a Men’s Glee Club concert at Lake Avenue Church with tickets from choir members.
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Joseph Fritz
Women's Association of the
Lake Avenue
East Harlem
G. A. Lamberton
Elmer Baun
United Nations
John Haldeman
Medina Association of Congregational Christian Churches
Congregational Church
Lodi
Medina Association World Fellowship
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Elyria Council of Church Women
Washington Avenue Church
Oberlin College
Lake Avenue Congregational Church
Ievent
Mary Dolliver
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Joan Mullen At Work
Twenty two associates from Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp attended a shower for bride elect Joan Mullen hosted by Zelma Sittinger at the Mullen home 336 Rockfern Ave. Guests received yellow daisies, played games, and viewed a miniature bride and groom centerpiece. The Grambley Mullen wedding is set for nine o clock May 8 at St Agnes Church with Tim Grambley as best man and Jim Grambley usher.
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Radiator and
Standard Sanitary Corporation
Joan Mullen
BTFN
Andrew Grambley
YWCA Teen Age Committee Revises Canteen Membership
The YWCA Teen Age Committee will revise canteen membership during Holly Hall’s spring closing May 5 to May 8. Teens must present updated cards to the committee, led by Mrs. John Timms, to be eligible for canteen activities, with sessions 3 30 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m on May 5 6 and 7 and 2 to 4 p m on May 8.
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Y.w.c.a
Holly Hall
John Timms
Woman's Club Talk By Dr Feicks On Psychiatric Problems
May 19 event at the Woman's Club features Dr Feicks addressing the group on psychiatric problems. Also notes weekly Fish Fry at The United Polish Club every Friday 4 to 8 p.m. and a rummage sale on Saturday April 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 345 Stanford Ave.
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Woman's Club
Stanford Ave
Lorain Prosecutor James Christie to Address AAUW Meeting
Assistant Prosecutor James Christie of Lorain County will speak at the Elyria branch of the American Association of University Women at the Woman's Club on April 27 at eight. His topic is wills and investments. Christie, a Denison and University of Michigan Law School graduate, is part of Christie and Hamister Law Firm and has served as assistant county prosecutor since January 1918.
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James Christie
Lorain County
Elyria
American Association of University Women
Woman's Club
Christie
Denison University
Michigan Law School
Kenneth Hamister
Bridge Classes Begin Monday at the YWCA
Phil Forsythe, a Junior Life Master, will teach contract bridge classes starting Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the YWCA. Openings remain with reservations at the YW office. The program targets beginners and players seeking to improve, focusing on contract play rather than duplicate bridge.
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Phil Forsythe
YWCA
Forsythe
American Contract Bridge Association
Rummage Sale at Lake Ave Congregational Church
Lake Ave Congregational Church announces a rummage sale in the basement on Saturday April 24. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach. Public sale features clothing, household items, books, and assorted goods.
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Lake Ave
Congregational Church
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