Seiling and Drager Set January 2 Wedding Date
Miss Donna Marie Seiling and A 2ic Jack Drager announce their wedding for January 2 at St Jude's Church at 9 30 a m. Seiling is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Seiling of 148 Erie street and Drager is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Drager of 221 Harwood street. The couple, both Elyria High School graduates class of 1950, will have a reception in St Jude's Hall after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Marie Seiling
Harold Seiling
Erie Street
Jack Drager
Edward Drager
Harwood Street
St. Jude’s Church
St. Jude’s Hall
Miss Seiling
Mr. Drager
Elyria High School
Peter Kidd
Louisiana Avenue
Margaret
David Miller
James Miller
Lake Avenue Congregational Church
Club Members See Movie In Cleveland
Twenty one Flyrna High School Movie Club members watched The Robe at the Hippodrome Theatre in Cleveland Saturday evening. Attendees included Shirley Melton Betty Francis Bill Rennie Ned Gang Norma Gillmore and others with chaperones Miss Adele Brown Miss Gladys Fowell Miss Josephine Wilcox Mr and Mrs Ralph Wood and P E Diller. Afterward the group had refreshments at Clark's Yorktown restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flyrna High School
Jack Shumaker
Adele Brown
Gladys Fowell
Josephine Wilcox
Ralph Wood
P. E. Diller
Clark
Yorktown
Skillet Sisters Form Social Club in Christmas Gathering
A group of friends from the area formed the Skillet Sisters last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Andrew Burkhard’s 510 Ohio Street home. Yuletide decor brightened rooms as a full course Christmas dinner was served at a dining table centered with a Santa scene. Guests included Mesdames Bruck, Kaiser, Bringman, Smith, Hollup, Stankard, Francis, Snyder, Tracy and Catherine Robinson of Beaver, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skillet Sisters
Andrew Burkhard
Ohio Street
Mesdames Ann Bruck
Josie Kaiser
Clara Bringman
Clara Smith
Ann Hollup
Nellie Stankard
Nell Francis
Marie Snyder
Agnes Tracy
Catherine Robinson
Beaver, Pa
Mrs. Burkhard
Club Marks 15th Year In Berea Dinner Meeting
The Willing Workers club held its final meeting of the year at Nellie Harris restaurant in Berea with dinner and exchanged gifts at the home of president Mrs. Mary Ellen Hill. The gathering marked the club’s fifteenth year. January sessions will reopen with Mary Ellyn Hill as president and a slate of officers named for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Nellie Harris
Berea
Mary Ellen Hill
Mary Ellyn Hill
Willie Mae Hill
Mattie Carter
Allyn Kimber
Pearl Carter
Nette Hill
Gene Carter
Hospital Discharges Noted for Local Residents
Mrs Laura Barger of Grafton and Mrs Katherine Crayton of Fulton Road are among discharged patients. Also listed are Mrs David Howser of Grafton Mrs Nellie Johnson of Station Road Mrs Edward Mahl East Avenue 52144 and Mrs Louis Kiss with daughter Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Barger
Grafton
Henrietta
Sciulli
Cleveland Street
Katherine Crayton
Fulton Road
David Howser
Nellie Johnson
Station Road
Edward Mahl
East Avenue
Louis Kiss
Lorain
Christmas Skating Party At Lorain County Home
Forty six youngsters aged six to eighteen enjoyed a fourth annual Christmas skating party at the Roll Arena. Under Joe Schneider’s direction, the Figure and Dance Club organized activities with help from mothers and Elyria merchants. Santa distributed gifts after a supper break, with Mr and Mrs Denver Keplinger noting the children’s enthusiastic anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roll Arena
Lorain County
Santa
Joe Schneider
Elyria
Harry Stang
John Banker
Close To Home Christmas Tree Dilemma Turns Sweet
A husband recounts a playful week of hints from his wife that culminate in a Christmas tree purchase. He suspects an ulterior motive but admits the transformed routine, gifts, and family togetherness create warmth. The tale ends with him admitting he is a sucker yet finds the holiday simplicity enjoyable.
Curtain and drapery clinics gain traction in 1954
In New York the fall curtain market signals a shift to do it yourself shows, with free sewing clinics sponsored by fabric manufacturers for department store customers. Women's demand for unlimited fabric choices drives DIY drapes and slip covers at home sewing prices, boosting fabric sales and satisfying both stores and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Curtis
New York
Calendar of Elyria clubs and church groups events
A long list of local club meetings and social events across Elyria including the Elyria Republican Women's Club and various church groups. Activities feature Christmas parties, dinners, lectures, and family nights at venues such as Holly Hall Carey's Villa and local schools, with names and addresses of organizers and hosts. A closing note mentions a new firm offering sewing clinics for department stores and a tip on cleansing leaf vegetables by cold salted water then rinsing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
E. Y. W. League
Holly
GS Leaders Club Sets Party Date
The December meeting of Girl Scout Leaders Club will be a Christmas party at eight o'clock this Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. R. L. Shilling 418 Washington avenue. Each person brings a 50 cent gift for exchange. Christmas games and refreshments planned by Mrs. E. J. Cartwright, Mrs. Ruby Schmitkens and Mrs. Madeline Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Leaders Club
R. L. Shilling
Washington Avenue
E. J. Cartwright
Ruby Schmitkens
Madeline Yates
Miss Mary Osborn Engaged to Gene Glowaski
Announcement states Miss Mary Carol Osborn of R D J Grafton daughter of the late Mr and Mrs A B Osborn is engaged to Gene Glowaski son of Mr and Mrs Henry Glowaski of 313 North Lake Street South Amherst. Miss Osborn is a 1952 North Eaton High School graduate and Glowaski attended South Amherst schools. Both work at General Industries and no wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carol Osborn
R. D. J. Grafton
A. B. Osborn
Gene Glowaski
Henry Glowaski
North Lake Street
South Amherst
Osborn
North Eaton High School
General Industries
Lois Tattersall to Return for Christmas in Ohio
Lois Tattersall daughter of Mr and Mrs George Tattersall 241 Hamilton street arrives home today from Michigan State College for Christmas On December 26 she will depart on the Spartan special train to Pasadena California for the Rose Bowl game Mrs P E Diller of 1025 East River street spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dwain Diller and daughter Christine Holly of Cleveland W P Younglas of Whitehead road LaGrange under operative treatment at Elyria Memorial Hospital condition fair New Arrivals The Rev and Mrs Russell Behm of Warner announce birth of a son weighing nine pounds four ounces named John Robert A daughter born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Russell Strait of Grafton Mr and Mrs Kenneth Beckloff of Dyke road parents of a son born yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital Announcing birth of a daughter yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital are Mr and Mrs James Conway of 119 Huron street Yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital a son was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Cook of 160 Caroline street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Tattersall
George Tattersall
Hamilton Street
Michigan State College
Spartan
Pasadena
Calif
P. E. Diller
East River Street
Dwain Diller
Christine Holly
Cleveland
W. P. Younglas
Whitehead Road
LaGrange
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Russell Behm
Warner, C
John Robert
Behm
Jean Styles
Louise Styles
Tenth Street
Russell Strait
Grafton
Kenneth Beckloff
Dyke Road
James Conway
Huron Street
Jack Cook
Caroline Street
Women To Dedicate Fall Thankoffering
The dedication of the fall thank offering will be held at tomorrow's meeting of the Women's Association of Lake Avenue Congregational Church at 1 15 p m. Preceding the service of the Gospel and hymns under the direction of Mrs J M Gregory and Mrs Robert Fox, tea will be served by members of Division F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Association of
Lake Avenue
Elyria Woman's Club Chorus Hosts Christmas Party
The Elyria Woman's Club Social Progress Department held its annual Christmas party with a club chorus directed by Mrs. Louis Kolopus performing tunes such as Silent Oer The Meadows Star Lullaby Cantique De Noel and Silver Bells A violin solo A Medley of Viennese Waltzes followed by a Christmas play set in a department store employés lounge featuring weary clerks The event included silver services and a refreshment table with a Santa Claus scene Speaker Miss Vicki York will discuss Poise and Personality on January 11 Clara Barton and George Washington are noted historical figures associated with the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Woman's Club, Inc
Alvin Bemis
Howard Somers Jr
Milan Bendik
Robert Lloyd
Clifford Johnston
Fred Lohnes
Thomas McGuire
Harry Waltz
Clarence Steller
Williard Schmittgen
Edwin Springer and Evelyn Clifford wed in Amherst Methodist Church
Miss Evelyn Clifford of Penfield became the bride of Edwin Springer of South Amherst in a 6:30 PM double ring ceremony led by Rev. Dale Riggs at Amherst Methodist Church. The couple will reside on Quarry Road South Amherst and both hold local jobs and church roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Evelyn Clifford
Park Avenue
Edwin Springer
Quarry Road
South Amherst
Amherst Methodist Church
Dale Riggs
Carl Clifford
Penfield
Lillian Clifford
Medina
Carl Springer
Leidheiser’s
Vermilion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thelma Finlay
Donna Seiling
Margaret Kidd
Women of
The
Sandy Swanson
Women of the Moose
Virginia Towne
Christine Derek
Mildred Rusterholtz
Margaret Baptiste
Pauline Waldron
Dede Stanley
Amanda Cameron
Grace Eckler
Yolan Goudy
Academy of Friendship Committee
Mooseheart Committee
Edna Terry
Lodi Street
Moose Hall
Doris Shatzer
Lorain County Dental Assistants
Marine Room
Elks Club
Viola Jausch
Winiperial
Perial Wallpapers
Sprague
Pyya
Saint Nick
James B. Kenney
Harold Kunkle
Michael Koviak
David Ross
John Kantor
Robert Gilmore
Pearl Davidson
Arnold Keller
John W. Watford
Marge Weekley
Mrs. Clyde Horton SR
Clyde Horton Sr
North Eaton
Y.W.C.A
Fern Regal
Huntington
Hazel Strickland
Geraldine Marsh
Kenneth
Lyle
Avon Lake
Clyde Jr
Route 10
Hilltop House
Horton
Bertha Sanders
Fruehauf Trailer Company
New Hampshire
Florida
Mrs. F
South Abbe
Abbe Road
Merry Wives of 40
Lucille Weiss
Root Road
Gates Pta
Daniel Kratchen
Furnace Street
Eastern Heights Pta
St. Andrews Altar Guild
Magyar
Ruth Guild
Tony Trapp
Rockfern Avenue
St. Agnes Block
Rosary
Lilian Bowdell
Jefferson Street
R. R. Hogan
Denison Avenue
St. Francis Xavier Mission Circle
Caroline Walsh
Catholic Study Club
John Dwyer
Reublin Court
Bert Gatliff
Fairview Park
Doris Atkins
Longford Avenue
First Methodist
W.S.C.S
First Congregational Mayflower Guild
United Presbyterian
Congregational Women’s Bible
Burt Jaycox
Columbia Avenue
James Sparr
Prospect Street
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion Hall
Chevalier Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Roling
East Broad St. Elyria
Ohio
Cleveland Banana Co
GS Leaders Club
Miss Mary Osborn
Grace A. Meyers
Broad St. Ph
Cardigans
Batwings
Boleros
LAMPS
Broad Street
Capitol Theatre
Clara Barton
Red Cross
George Washington
Delaware
Lake Ave
Cleveland St
Edwin Springers
Trenton
Botamer Florist
E. Broad
Beauticians
Mgr
O'neil’s
Akron, Or
O’neil
Sheffield
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