Caldron Special Prize Winner Named at El Rey Caldron
At an El Rey Caldron meeting last evening Kenneth Gilbert of 445 Carlisle Avenue Elyria was announced as the winner of the special Pandora project. Members honored November and December birthdays with gifts and exchanged Christmas presents. Ruth Adams led the refreshment committee with Bea Gang arranging entertainment. Next officers meeting is January 20 at Mrs. Sarah Edwards home, and El Rey Caldron No. 67 meets January 27. June Wenzel hosted Beta Sigma Phi program. cultural talks by Mrs. Evan Davis and Mrs. John Nagy. A visit to ill Mrs. C H Messenger was noted. Gerry Miller to coordinate Christmas baskets. A gas range demonstration is set for January 26 at Ohio Fuel Gas office. Christmas party at Gerry Miller’s December 19. Valentine dance planned February 13 at Spring Valley Club with Dick Lumley’s band for Elyria and Amherst sorority chapters.
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Caldron
el Rey
Kenneth Gilbert
Carlisle Avenue
Elyria
Ruth Adams
Bea Gang
Sarah Edwards
Edgewood Drive
R. D
Grafton
el Rey Caldron No
June Wenzel
Emerson Court
Epcilon Sigma
Beta Sigma Phi
Evan Davis
John Nagy
C. H. Messenger
Gerry Miller
Ways and Means
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Ninth Street
Spring Valley Country Club
Dick Lumley
Amherst
Dames of
Malta
Esther
Betty Bake
Ruth
Rose Vicha
Grace Hutter
Ethel Herring
Bay Village
Jessie Raesler
la Grange
Red Cross
Hutter
Ely
Local Club Meetings Highlight Christmas Gatherings
The Rebekah Social Club meets tonight at Mrs M B Wilford’s 213 Clark street for a Christmas party. Circle No 6 of the First Methodist Church convenes Monday at 1 30 pm at Mrs George Johnson’s 716 Park avenue to collect food or candy for the County Home. Elyria Catholic Nurses plan a Christmas party and gift exchange Friday at 8 pm at the Elyria Woman’s Club. Lorain County Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary meets tonight at Jean Cohen’s Lorain home, instead of Jeanette Goodman’s, per a schedule change.
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Rebekah Social Club
M. B. Wilford
Clark Street
Circle No
First Methodist Church
George Johnson
Park Avenue
Elyria Catholic
Elyria Woman’s Club
Lorain County
Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary
Jean Cohen
Lorain
Jeanette Goodman
Close To Home by Ed Fitzhugh Christmas decorating misadventure
The narrator recalls his wife and Dachshunds influencing Christmas decor, including a holly wreath turning into a neck collar. A sleigh bell mishap triggers a humorous chain of events, ending with the dogs wrapped in tinsel and a tense exchange over holiday adornments. The piece closes with a charity notice about the Dames of Malta donating to a TB Hospital and Red Cross, plus a December 23 Christmas party plan.
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Christ Mas
Mrs. F
Gypsy
Peppermint Prom marks senior Y Teen Christmas plans
Senior Y Teens finalize arrangements for The Peppermint Prom in Eastern Heights gym on December 26 with dancing 8:30 p.m. to midnight to Dick Lumley's orchestra. Tickets via any senior Y Teen. A joint Christmas caroling party with Sr Hi-Y is set for December 22 at Holly Hall with dancing and refreshments to follow.
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Eastern Heights
Dick Lumley
Sr. Hi-Y
Holly Hall
India studies Paradip port to ease Calcutta harbor congestion
To relieve harbor congestion at Calcutta, India is studying plans to open a port at Paradip, six miles east of Cuttack. The proposal envisions boosting shipping capacity and regional trade, potentially reshaping maritime routes in the eastern coast.
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Calcutta
India
Paradip
Cuttack
Pixilated pantaloons spark fashion buzz in New York
Fashion Flash New York notes a revival of the pantaloon with a pixilated undergarment design. The two piece taffeta side zip with nylon ruffle is pitched for wear under shorter skirts, in gay colors and pastels, amid a satirical take on designer trends. In Elyria, the Service League held its Christmas luncheon at the Country Club with tables dressed in holiday decor and a white elephant sale. The meeting adjourned with plans for January 18 and was led by vice-president Mrs Harold Guthman in Mrs Arthur Hoch’s absence.
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New York
Elyria Service League
Elyria Country Clubs
Ellsworth Schneider
Harold Guthman
Arthur ‘Hoch
Books You May Enjoy at the Elyria Library for Christmas Cooking
The Elyria Library invites readers to explore several cookbooks for holiday gatherings including Turgeon’s Cooking for Christmas and Helen Brown's Holiday Cook Book. It highlights festive recipes from Yule Time Ham to mince pies, and includes tips on candy making, marzipan, fondant, and chocolates. The feature notes Beards Fireside Cookbook with sections on game and poultry, plus historical culinary notes and 1217 recipes with 400 color pictures.
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Elyria
Turgeon
Helen Brown
Rose Oller Harbaugh
Mary Adams
Virginia Pasley
James A. Beard
Sandpiper Press
Artists and Writers Guild, Inc
Bodoni
Poster
Spartan
Chronicle-Telegram Item Dated December 10 1953
Elyria Chronicle Telegram report dated Thursday December 10 1953 covers local events, society notices, and brief updates from Elyria Ohio with emphasis on community happenings and public notices. It preserves period voice and names districts and institutions active in that era.
Men Need Perfume Advice
At Christmas 80 percent of perfume counter customers are men buying scents for their partners. Perfume expert Jack London of Parfums Corday urges women to educate men on seven basic fragrance types and to focus on the recipient's personality when choosing a gift. He says women should indicate their preferred scent and even tell men exactly what they want.
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New York
Jack London
Parfums Corday
London
Mink compact tops gift items for Christmas in New Jersey
The Elizabeth New Jersey item showcases a three inch ranch mink compact set on a gold colored case. Priced under a farthing, it targets women who desire luxury at low cost and claims to be the perfect gift for the season.
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Elizabeth
N. J.ns
Society Officers Host Evening Affair At Rockwood Hall
The entertainment committee led by Mrs. Rodney Rockwood and Mrs. Frank Wilford with J. Martin Beck organized the gathering. In the president’s absence, vice-president Harold Zealley presided and Mrs. Ronald Dunn assisted. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close.
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Fe Syed Ager
Oma
PR. X
St. Nick
Ed Fitzhugh
Avepa
ANGEL
Warner
FELTS
Merthe's Millinery
van Raalte
PRI
SAT
Devon
Mary King
First Congregational Church
Beth Struck
Franklin
Prentice
Elva Weckham
Susie Smith
Susan Prentice
Evelyn Nichols
Patricia Williams
Karen Nelson
Jeanne Lieske
Phyllis Battelle
I. N
Woman’s Editor
Harold Zealley
Round Table Club
Max van Wormer
Stanford Avenue
Merthe
Warner’s
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