Spotlight on Altrusa Clubs and their civic work
An overview of Altrusa International and Elyria club activity outlines member roles diverse professional representation, stringent screening, and fundraising for community welfare. It highlights past and ongoing programs benefiting Green Acres Home Camp Pitner and local services, with meetings on the second and fourth Mondays at the Holiday Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrusa International
Altrusans
Grace Hooper
Elyria Altrusa Club
Elyria Altrusans
Green Acres Children’s Home
Hooper
Holiday Inn
Elyria
Kiss the free rides goodbye or find other transportation
Dear Abby recounts a 20 year old worker who relied on a neighbor for rides and began kissing him goodbye. The neighbor aged about the father’s age has started violating boundaries. Abby advises ending the free rides to avoid further risk, noting inflation and transportation costs. A reader from Portland endorses Abby’s stance on minors and VD and seeks a copy of the teen guidance booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Sticks
Pops
California
E.N
Portland
Obe
Holiday plant care tips for winter indoor greenery
Indoor holiday plants suffer from overwatering and overheating. Poinsettias prefer drier soil while most foliage plants stay moist but not soggy. Water all at once until drainage, then let topsoil barely dry. Avoid trays of standing water and drafts, provide light, weekly cleansing, and monthly feeding.
Elyria Town Talk and Community Club Notices
Town Talk publishes in writing by 10 a.m. day before. printed Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays. Senior Fellowship Club meets 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at American Legion Home with Connie Mateer Lorain County Arts Council to speak and show film. Daughters of St Andrews host Christmas tureen 12 30 p.m. Wednesday at 1116 Park Ave. Community United Methodist Women meet 6 p.m. Monday for Caribbean Christmas meal with Madge Wickens devotional and caroling at Elyria Home. United Lorain Community Choir presents Gospel Accents at Christmas 7 30 p.m. Sunday at Lorain County Community College with Selma Montgomery guest soloist. Lorain County Male Chorus and The Inspirational Chorus. Tickets $2 50 at Glorious Apostolic Church Mt Nebo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
American Legion
Connie Mateer
Lorain County
Daughters OF St. Andrews
Walter Godfrey
Park Ave
United Lorain Community Choir
Valeria Harris
Lorain County Community College
Selma Montgomery
Second Baptist Church of
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International Relations Committee
Altrusa
Sherrill McLada
Lois Scrivens
Miriam Curtis
Ways and Means
Chicago
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Lasky Drive
Beverly Hills
Calif
ST. Vincent DE Paul Church
Jones Chapel
Bethany Baptist Church
Unity Baptist Church
Hixson
Poinsettias
Santa’s Hut IN the Woods
N. Ridge Rd
West Lorain
Ohio
Middle Ave
Ria
Bulova
Accutron
Bulova Accutron
Jewelers
Broad ST
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