Hanging Of Greens Rite To Open YWCA Christmas
Official opening of the Christmas season at Elyria YWCA features the traditional Hanging Of Greens ceremony. Inter-Club Council led by Mrs. Charles Stoner will organize with readings, carols by the Senior Y-Teen chorus, and decorations by Garden's and a boys chorus. Refreshments planned by Mrs. William Grant and committee.
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Elyria Y.W.C.A
Inter-Club Council
Charles Stoner
Roger Busler
Kenneth Pietch
YWCA
George Cook
Herd
Don Hamilton
Washington Avenue
William Grant Et Tah Ee Pieetiee Meney
Eleanor Stevens
Qwens
Oberlin
Paul Braun
Arterafters
Books on Song and Style for Christmas Readers
A festive roundup of gift books and song songbooks, with The Jerome Kern Song Book and The Abe Burrows Songbook highlighted. Includes Bouillabaisse for Bibliophiles, Uncle Remus tales, Kathleen Norris selections, Harlem Miller columns in book form, and nostalgia titles like Ghosts in American Homes and The Living Past in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cimsewnes
Jerome Kern
Oscar Hammerstein HI
Simon and Schuster
Abe Burrows
Burrows
Europe
Harlem Miller
Des Moines Register
Ladies Home Journal
America
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
James Reynolds
Archibald Rutledge
South Carolina
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Attend Holiday Cooking Demo
Newcomers and friends gathered for a cooking demonstration by Betty Newton at the Gas Co. on Friday evening. The program titled Twas the work before Christmas offered ideas and gift wrapping tips. Special prizes went to Mrs. Del Armagion, Mrs. Cornelius DeRam, Mrs. Paul Garn, and Mrs. Exa Shreve. Caffe and samples were saved after the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
Thei Friends
Betty Newton
the Gas Co
Xewior
del Armagion
Cornelius DeRam
Paul Garn
Exa Shreve
K. C. Coffin Bride To Reside In Kent
The marriage of Miss Nancy Lou Schenck and Kenneth C. Coffin was announced by her parents Foster W. Schenck and Evelyn K. Schenck. Coffin, of Lima, is the nephew of Bertha Scher and will live with her family in Kent after marriage while he completes studies at Kent State University. The bride, Avon Lake High School graduate, trained at Huron Road Hospital and worked with Blue Cross in Cleveland. Coffin is an Elyria High School alum who served in Korea and attends Kent State University.
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Nancy Lou Schenck
Kenneth C. Coffin
Foster W. Schenck
Avon Lake
Evelyn K. Schenck
Cleveland Heights
Coffin
Haseal P. Coffin
Lima
Bertha Scher
Avon Lake High School
Huron Road Hospital
Cleveland, S
Blue Cross
Mr. Coffin
Elyria High School
Korea
Kent State University
Kent
Rose Steinberg to Wed Howard Weiss in June
Mr and Mrs Louis Steinberg announce the engagement of their daughter Rose to Howard Weiss of Cleveland. Both are OU students active in campus life. Rose, Elyria High School graduate and Alpha Epsilon Phi president, majors in government. Howard, Cleveland Heights High School alumnus, will graduate in accounting. served in the US Army in France.
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Louis Steinberg
Earl Ct
Rose
Howard Weiss
I. Weiss
Cleveland
Ohio University
Miss Steinberg
Elyria High School
Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority
Cleveland Heights High School
Weiss
United States Army
France
OES Installation Slated For Friday
About 100 members and guests of the Order of Eastern Star gathered at the Temple for a Christmas themed gathering. The 1955 officers will be installed Friday in the chapter room and will conduct their first meeting December 15. Celebrations included greetings from visitors, dedication of new paraphernalia, a star point agenda in memory of deceased members, and birthday tributes for October through December.
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Order of Eastern Star
Ruth|r Stuntz
Malone
N. Y
Anderson
Ind
Warren
Ohio
Strange Creek
W. Va
Grace Haglund
Helen D. Smith
Carl
May Dramm
Star Point
Edna Bell
Elyria Woman's Club to Host Tuesday Luncheon and Christmas Program
The Civic and Political Science Department plans a 12:30 p.m. tureen luncheon with Mrs. Claude Wigfield in charge of Christmas music. Members are asked to bring a toy to donate to the Salvation Army.
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Elyria Woman's Club, Inc
Woman’s Club
Claude Wigfield
Ben
Salvation Army
Elyria Little Symphony At Musical Art Program
The Elyria Little Symphony conducted by Harold A. Zealley performs at 8 15 p m Tuesday in Fellowship Hall of Washington Avenue Church of Christ as part of the Elyria Musical Art Society season. Guest night arranged by Dr. Franz Gruen features works by Sammartini Grieg Mozart Blow plus Overture To Venus and Adonis followed by Christmas carols with Mrs Gruen as hostess.
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Elyria
Mrs. Gruen
Church Women Donate To VA Hospital During Christmas Event
Pilgrim Congregational Church women held a Thursday Christmas party in the parish hall with devotions by Mrs. Fred Dean and a brief Advent message from Rev. Aaron Downs. A Christmas story Madonna was read by Mrs. Fred Holec and vibraharp music by Mrs. Sarah Crisman accompanied the occasion. Circle No. 1 hosted social hour while members donated toward magazine subscriptions for Crile Hospital's patients. Next meeting set for January 5 in the parish hall with Circle No. 2 as hostess.
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Madonna
Fred Holec
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Fred Dean
Aaron Downs
Sarah Crisman
Circle No. 1
Crile Hospital
Circle No. 2
Alice Daly
First Baptist Mission
Women’s Mission Bible
First Baptist Church
T.A
J. R. Easton
Harvard
He-. Ave
Marabell
Wright
R. J. Flood
C. A
Riggs
Devo
Bert Wise
Lawrence Tu ‘Ly
Elyria Thured
Lakeland
Fla
Mae Lymans
Jada Club
Elizabeth Barndollar
Carole Nagy
West River Sr
Margaret Dunfee
Janet Honoshylsky
Bessie Downing
Nual
Vonnie Zielke
Robert Reynhout
Carrie McElfresh
Miss Lyman
Lynn
Johnson
Girl Scout Troop News From Local Meetings
Girl Scout activities unfold across multiple troops with reports on birthday honors, pins, and upcoming events. Troops 2 26 28 and 631c discuss caroling plans Christmas gifts cookie sales and a fish fry project while elections officers are named and refreshments served.
Catholic Group Christmas Party Announced at St Mary Church
Elyria’s Senior Court of Catholic Daughters of America will meet Thursday at eight in St Mary Church. After Rosary and business, a Christmas music program by the choir directed by Thelma Snyder will entertain. Refreshments will follow with Caroline Ross in charge. A $0 gift exchange is planned.
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Elyria
Court of
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Mary Church
Thelma Snyder
Caroline Ross
Y Teen Topics Junior President Opens Meeting
Mary Simpson led devotions at a Thursday Junior Teens session. Sherryn Weiss reported secretary duties and Sylvia Vargo delivered the treasurer’s report. Plans emerged for a December 1 Christmas gathering and a caroling event with Junior Hi group. The president distributed mistletoe circles sold to fund a bus for the Ice Follies on January 15. Susan Griffiths chaired the entertainment program.
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Mary Simpson
Sherryn Weiss
Sylvia Vargo
Susan Griffiths
Christmas Cards Worth 25000 Shape Town Talk
Town Talk notes Christmas cards dominate thoughts with a Texan designed card embellished with diamonds and gems. Alice Daly created the design for a private Christmas greeting, raising questions about sending to old acquaintances as the card’s value and display become a feature of holiday decor.
Royal Neighbors Drape Charter Plan Christmas Event
Royal Neighbors of America completed arrangements for a Christmas party and dinner held at the YWCA with Martha Wirth presiding. Officers named include Lou Bauer president, Lethe Marsh vice president, and Judy Cameron in charge of the dinner. Members paid tribute to Marilyn Cotton and Sandra Kaie Emma Kuckenmither. Toast and decorations prepared with refreshments served by Judy Cameron. Troop XO 13 Girl Scouts planned a Christmas presents exchange and party, with gift exchanges and group singing.
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Maplewood School
Roberta Maiden
Loretta Woodings
Jide Schwochen
Marilyn Kastler
Louise Biersbach
Susan Katrick
Gates Hospital
Ray Biersbach
Joyce Leadincham
Lsecretary
Karen Crites
Treaslover
Ccinda Ross
Phyllis Stone
Royal Neighbors of America
YWCA
Martha Wirth
Acl
Wirth
House
Lou Bauer
Lethe Marsh
Judy Cameron
Charce
Sharon Krugman
Secre
Jary
Marilyn Cotton
Sandra Kaie
Emma Kuckenmither
Arim Miller
Jiudy Cameron
Sandra Mili Ra Wier
Stanford Avenue
Troop XO
Girl Scout
Tre Xo
Judy Pinyard
Mrs Santa Claus Play Delights Washington Ave Church Group
The Christian Women’s Fellowship of Washington Avenue Church of Christ presented Mrs Santa Claus a play that shows a merry widow transformed into warm, loving care. Cast includes Mrs Giles Ray Mrs L G Holder Joyce Meredith Joan Fowl Mrs Ernest Schmittgen and Mary Schmittgen. A social hour with gift exchange followed. January program to focus on Hawaii trip.
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Christian Women's Fellowship
Washington Avenue Church of Christ
Santa Claus
Merry Widow
Giles Ray
L. G. Holder
Joyce Meredith
Joan Fowl
Hawaii
Licenses Richard Dallas and Harriet Foster Filed
Richard Dallas a 53 year old laborer and Harriet Foster appear before the Nagle Board of Avon to secure licenses. The hearing covers residency and qualification issues and proceeds with standard procedural steps.
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Richard Dallas
Parmney Ve
Harriet Foster
Nagle, Bd
Avon
African Violet Society Meeting Delights Lorain County Chapter
Members of the Lorain County Chapter of the African Violet Society of America met at Mrs. William Gat Gn Hidden Valley to discuss African Violets. Varieties were displayed, violets exchanged, and a Griffith greenhouse tour followed. Mrs. Pearl Myers led the program. Jan 26 session will be at Mr. E. M. Hillabiddle's home. contact Mrs. Griffin to join.
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Hidden Valley
Lorain County
African Violet Society of America
William Gat
Butternut Ridge Rd
Griffin
Griffith Violet Green House
Pearl Myers
May Alger
E. M. Hillabiddle
Sandy Lane
Learn to drive at Elyria Drive School
Learn to drive at Elyria Driving School offers basic and road experience guidance. Contact via phone at 3385 to schedule lessons and receive beginner driver instruction with safety emphasis.
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Elyria Drivne School
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