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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1948
Page
2
William Ellis, co writer of the radio program Ohio Story, gave a vivid presentation for the Junior Woman's Club last evening tracing Ohio's early history to the state's original settler Rufus Putman.
The YWCA board honors Ohioans of note and hosts a Christmas gathering. Members plan a county wide stamp drive for disabled veterans, set a January junior meeting with Philip H. Cummings as speaker, and vote donations to the Red Cross and Salvation Army.
The clipping notes several hospital discharge entries for Mrs Sterling and others with infant details, plus a Lake Avenue Congregational church Division E meeting at Bath Street with Betty Lou’s carols, a gifts program, and a January film showing. A Library Club gathering at Park Avenue features reviews of works by Margaret Cousin and Elizabeth Geudge and a post-event dessert.
Elyria Chronicle Telegram notes births at Elyria Memorial Hospital including Shirley Diane to Mr and Mrs Robert Pitts and other newborns. It also covers visits, convalescence updates, and multiple lodge and club meetings with officers elected and planned events for December and January.
An auction style sale notice lists items including milk glass and hand painted china at Malone's, 218 E. 2nd, LaPorte on River Street, with Wednesday timing around 9:50. The event features colored pieces and other antiques.
Community groups in Elyria organize Christmas parties dinners and programs at 6 to 8 pm including Frank Harmon Lodge First Methodist Elizabeth Stevens Society Catholic Benevolent Association Catholic Study Club Nos 3 and 7 Rebekah Social Club Masons and church groups. Earlier events include Elyria High School choir Christmas concert and PTA meetings. Argentinas Government plans invest nearly 500000 to promote national industry.
A clock service pickup is arranged at 1619 East Avenue with contact number 6634. The note indicates a visit or drop-off for repair or maintenance at the stated address.
Church group led by Mrs. Ralph Campbell and others will host Designs for Living at Belden church on Wednesday evening December 22 at 7 45. The circle sponsors a Christmas carving for all on December 23 at 3 pm with a community car ride and a gathering at Henry Schriver's home for refreshments. A youth choir under Mrs. Fred Reisinger will sing Christmas Sunday. Plans include Christmas stockings and a children's program, plus popcorn balls by Miss Theda Mennell and Mrs. Herman Gestwil. A social hour featured an exchange. dainty handkerchiefs were given to children.
The 88th birthday of Mrs. Eliza Robinson mother of the late Arthur Robinson former president of Elyria Savings and Trust was celebrated on the second floor of Taf building at Elyria Home for the Aged with fourteen guests. Gifts flowers and cakes from relatives marked the event while readings followed and residents joined in song.
Mr and Mrs Dominic Sestili announced at a family dinner the engagements of their daughters Rose to Sam Marotta and Elvera to Stephen Hodovan. About 50 guests attended, many from Elyria, as Rose works for National Tube and Elvera studies at St John's Nursing in Cleveland.
Joan Wrszinsk chapter of Service Star Legion meets Thursday evening at the VFW hall on East Bridge Street. St Francis Xavier Mission Circle No 13 gathers Thursday at Mrs Calvin Miller s Griswold Road. J Johns Guild hosts Christmas dinner at the school on Third Street tomorrow at 6 30 PM. Circle No 9 of First Methodist meets December 15 at Mrs Ernest Splete s Wooster Street home. No meeting this week.
Belden church leaders decided to buy a 16 mm sound projector after a Sunday showing at Belden church. The church school has raised funds for the projector for religious education and activities, with about $50 still needed to reach the goal. Community Circle notes and past events were also shared.
Kipton IS guest speaker Amy K Lopez from Anderson College spoke at Kipton Community church on Sunday morning November 28. Camden Home Makers Extension club met at Airs W D Davidson home Friday November 26 with four attending and plans for a December 21 meeting. The Bains family from Buffalo NY visited for Thanksgiving. Camden township CROP drive raised 239.40 plus one can milk and 40 bushels beans. Gasoline shortage slows Peragua recovery. Trely sent 110 tons of rice. Mrs Clara Bainess went to Yugoslavia with the children.
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