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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1947
Page
5
Society notes reveal Y Teen groups plan a candle light recognition service on January 11. Mrs Dart Keech chaired a meeting where Miss Rath Webb reported on activities and future plans for junior, sophomore, and senior groups at Gates Hospital and local Christmas events.
Grace Tsang of Hankow guests at St Andrew's Church Women yearly Christmas event in Oberlin. The service featured world culture carols, exhibits on Christmas books and hand made linens lent by local women. A tea followed with holiday centerpieces and gifts. ongoing CARE packages to an orphan girl were announced.
The Woman's Association of the First Congregational Church presented a Christmas music program led by Mrs. Robert Hand, Mrs. O. E. Brodhbeck, and Mrs. Carton Squire. Readings traced the Christmas story with carols including Joy to the World and Oh Come All Ye Faithful.
A compilation of Elyria Chronicle Telegram items includes plans of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bell visiting Washington D C after Christmas, Dorothy Bell and Dorothy Smith connections, Wellesley College and other local shifts. The notice lists visitors, births, hospitalizations, and society events such as a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Boylan and Sterling club activities at the Hungarian Baptist church with plans for January meetings.
Local clubs and congregations post a crowded set of events tonight. First United Church hosts a family night at 6 30 with a program Why the Chimes Rang directed by Mrs Ed Schwei Reese. Numerous circles and guilds hold Christmas parties and meetings at various homes and churches, including Magyar Circle No 5, Pauks Women’s Guild, Metropolitan Club, Sparta Club, St Danby Circle No 1, Agnes Circle No 4, West Street groups, and East Residents Association. Community groups announce officers, nominations, and service projects, with additional gift exchanges, a club meeting at 164 Cleveland Street Boo, and a 6 30 start at Mrs Esther Wallopy’s home on Hatvaed Avenue.
Past Presidents of the Women's Relief Corps met at the Elyria Woman's Club for a Christmas table setting and gift exchange. Dr Joseph Strong spoke to the Elyria Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae on poliomyelitis, followed by a dessert course for about 30 members. Additional items include Edison PTA Christmas dinner and a Roosevelt PTA program with a Danish Christmas talk, plus Gates PTA Christmas party with a Stone's dance studio program.
Mr. and Mrs. George Becker, wed November 28 in Covington Kentucky, are on a southern trip. They will be at home after December 20 at 169 Familiar Avenue. Mrs Becker, the former Margaret Joviak of Hamilton Avenue, owns Frank's Bakery at 204 Cleveland Street. Mr Becker worked in Amherst and is employed by Western Automatic Machine Screw Company. Rebekahs elected new officers during St Clair Rebekah Lodge meeting. Katherine Griggs named vice grand and others assigned. A birthday dinner preceded the session and guests received gifts. Upcoming events include a Christmas party on December 17 and a joint party with Odd Fellows on December 30. Challenges include a library program at Garrord School, piano performances, and a Christmas dinner. Franklin PTA to meet with Harald Eibing speaking. bake sale by Grace Ladies’ Aid scheduled for December 6. Christmas photographs by John Carroll University Glee Club to be taken at home on December 9.
Members of Division C Lake Avenue Congregational Church met at Mrs. Fred Baker's home for devotions and gift exchanges after reading Christmas stories and poems. The American Legion Auxiliary installed officers at Mrs. Vern Andrews' home with carols and prizes. Sportsman Club planned a December 8 meeting at Magyar Evangelical Church with Rev. Shaw speaking about Lake Success. Catholic Study Club No 2 honored two members with a handkerchief shower at Mrs. David Horan's home, followed by a Christmas party on December 17 in Spring Valley. Sauerkraut supper hosted by St. Dolars Ladies' Aid concluded the notices.
Newcomers in Cheisthhas party held last evening at the YWCA. A reception committee welcomed new members including Mrs. George Millon Mrs. Join Koehler and others. Meetings, gifts, songs, and Christmas décor highlighted the event with plans for a January gathering.
Members of the Civics and Pat View Sewnce Department of the Elyria Woman's Club attend a Christmas tureen at 1240 tomorrow at the Woman's Club house and are asked to bring a tureen and their own table service. Also listed: Metal sidewalk air plane for sale and the Edison School Bazaar in Pasadena with bake sale hand-work aprons and refreshments at 6:30 p.m.
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