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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1955

Page

8

260 Attend Annual Yule Dance By Jaycees

The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Christmas dance at the American Legion hall drawing about 260 attendees. George Miller and his orchestra provided music while co chairs Mr and Mrs Robert Acheson and helpers assisted. Sid Sprague received a special award and proceeds fund the February card party.

Junior Chamber of Commerce George Miller American Legion Hall Robert Acheson Russell Cahills Clarence Wollerman William Ryals Darrell Ward

YW Board Makes Merry At Festive Dinner Party

The YWCA executive board and staff held a Christmas dinner party with festooned tables and festive tapers. A Mystery Treasure Hunt hid treasures on attendees while Miss Jane Davies won for keen observation and Mrs. Helen Mulholland had the most correct answers.

YWCA Jane Davies Helen Mulholland

Christmas Is Theme of Program by Elyria Woman's Club

Christmas carols filled Monteith Hall as the Elyria Woman's Club Local Progress department held its annual holiday session. Mrs Louis Kolopus led the program with carol histories, while committees announced charity drives at Gates Hospital and downtown collection plans.

Monteith Hall Elyria Gates Hospital

Yale nurses host annual Christmas dinner party at Hotel Graystone

Nurses and guests from Branch Section on Private Duty Nursing of Dist No 4 of the Ohio State Nurses Association gathered for the annual dinner. Tables featured decorations and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Filbert Baird and Mrs. Blair Cook. Dr. Joseph Strong to speak January 18 at Monteith's Hall. officers to be elected.

Hotel Graystone Dist No. 4 Ohio State Nurses Association Filbert Baird Blair Cook Fred Wilber Fred Welber Joseph Strong Monteith ‘S Hall Hosinesses Fred Oldfield Glen Slusser Dorothy Schnarr

YW Club Plans Holiday Social and Upcoming Events

The YWCA Guys and Gals Club hosts a pre Christmas dance at Holly Hall with Wi Bam Filmer on piano and Frank Rayner on drums from 9 p m to midnight chaired by Pat Mason assisted by Lois Stone. Other events include a Christmas caroling record dance next Tuesday a pizza party and tryouts for The Pie Eyed Piper in January plus the December 28 holiday ball open to the public.

Ywca Guys and Gals Club Holly Hall Wi- Bam Phil Struthers Guys and Gals Elaine Dirrim

Community Christmas Tree Lighted in Ridgeville

More than 150 residents gathered at Town Hall for the Community Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. The event was a joint venture by the Ridgeville Girl Scouts and Brownies and the Ridgeville Fire Department. Firefighters decorated Town Hall and the 30 foot tree in the Town Hall yard.

Ridgeville Town Hall Ridgeville Girl Scouts Brownies Ridgeville

Corn shocks fade as farm life shifts with mechanized farming

Rural change note on declining corn shocks affecting wildlife shelter for coons mice and rabbits. Citizens propose willow and marsh grass structures and even Christmas trees as improvised wildlife housing. Also reports Marygrove students leaving Detroit for holidays and local club events and school festival notices.

Marble care guides and community notices mix in Urbana page

Marble cleaning advice from Dorothy O Twardock urges lukewarm water for routine cleaning and biannual washing with mild detergent to remove ingrained dirt. A poultice applied after stain removal helps lift remaining traces. Community events include a Christmas party, a children s program, and a charity bake sale along with hospital and university notices.

Urbana. I. SS Dorothy O. Twardock University of Chaois So- Post Tution Hinkson-Hysell Graf Mabel Dupler Elyria

Calendar of Events in Elyria Organizations and Socials

Community listings show numerous clubs and church groups in Elyria hosting gatherings this week. Highlights include Christmas dinners and pageants at churches, PTA pageants and music festivals, Red Cross and YWCA events, missionary society teas, and various circle meetings across local halls and homes.

EDCHS Guild Holds Tureen Dinner and Meeting

Members of the Elyria District Catholic High School Guild held a tureen dinner and business meeting at the school. Honorary greetings were extended to past presidents and several named members in attendance.

Elyria District Catholic High School Guild Leo Neidhardt Ralph Urgem William Young John Hutman Walter McAllister Steve Stefek

Story Of Early Cars Is Told To County Historical Society

Dan Henderson of Oberlin told Lorain County Historical Society members about the birth of the horseless carriage at the First Congregational Church. He traced Winton and Ford pioneers, early models, and racing cars, with slides by Maurice Schubert, while reminiscences mixed with humor and transportation lore.

County Historical Society Dan Henderson Oberlin Lorain County UAL Henderson Ford Marice Schubert Sarasota Fla

St Jude Group Plans Christmas Party for Altar Society

The St Jude's Altar and Rosary Society schedules its Christmas party for Thursday evening due to Ember Day. Benediction begins at eight with Vocations prayer, followed by a brief business meeting and reports from officers. The rest of the night features games, contests, prizes, and a 50 cent gift exchange.

St. Jude’s Altar and Rosary Society Floyd Helfrich E. J. Klein John A. Carrabine John McCaffrey Ted Seward Guy Munger Charles Bliss Donald Myers Peter Shelleby Hher George Garton Arthur Davis John Riley Ralph Hall James Lydon John Bousek Carl Bacher Seward

All-Student Program Planned For Ely PTA

An Ely PTA all student Christmas program is set for tomorrow at the school. Eighth grade choir under Richard Vallentine will join the orchestra and band directed by Sidney Davis and William Walters. Miss Corinne Brown’s fifth and sixth graders present A Bomb For Santa puppet show with class-made stage props. Kindergarten to fourth grade perform at ten, fifth to eighth grade at two, followed by carols and a PTA treat.

Ely Pfa, & P. m Richard Vallentine Sidney Davis William Walters Corinne Brown PTA

Grapefruit Serving Tips and Local Floral Offerings

A fragmented note discusses serving grapefruit either heated or chilled with odd lines about a Florida citrus commission and a recipe using grapefruit sections and brown sugar. It also mentions cemetery wreaths for sale from Resar Florist at 1435 E River with a phone number.

Chicago Florida Citrus Commission River

Foundation Care Is Rewarding

Auburn Alabama report advises frequent washing of foundation garments to extend life. Kathleen Thompson, Extension clothing specialist at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, notes girdles and brassieres should be washed after every other wearing, or after every wearing in hot weather, since perspiration weakens rubber and fabric.

Auburn Ala Kathleen Thompson Alabama Polytechnic Insttute

Antique Auto Show Highlights 1914 Saxon Sale at $295

Slides featured a 1914 Saxon owned by Hamid Bruce of the Antique Automobile Club of America. The car sold for $295 FCB. Detrat notes it has no historical license plate. Metcalf reports two museum gifts a grandmother dress from Lois Stevick and a book from Mrs. John Wherry.

Hamid Bruce Antique Automobile Club of America Metcalf Howard Robinson Williamsburg Julian Fowler

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