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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1954

Page

8

Elyria Volunteer Opens Neighborhood Adult School

Mrs Taylor runs a two hour twice weekly class for adult learners. 45 pupils from Alabama Kentucky Tennessee and Louisiana study reading writing arithmetic and history while learning budgeting etiquette and homemaking. Donations include books from local schools with Miss Faith Ellis and Grant Noble assisting. needs include sewing machine card tables and a portable blackboard.

Elyria Alabama Kentucky Tennessee Louisiana Taylor Bethany Baptist Church Elyria Board of Education St. Mary School Faith Ellis City Kent State University Oberlin School of Commerce Grant Noble Kinterbish High School Cuba Als U. S. ‘Air Force

Gold Star Unit Honors Holidays With Program

The Elyna Chapter of Gold Star Mothers Inc held a Christmas program at the Legion Home on a Wednesday evening. Catherine Austin performed musical selections while tables featured a seasonal centerpiece and a Christmas tree cake. Leona Gardner led a gift exchange with Mary Heskitt Gazella Apai and Emma Congwer assisting. Jessie Perkins, the new president, opened the meeting and officers were present. The budget of 15955 was approved and a donation to the Salvation Army was voted. The sunshine report shared messages from the National Executive Board and Ohio Department. Aurelia Kukenather led a closing prayer as the group sang Go Be With You We Meet Again. The next meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. January 19.

Elyna Chapter Gold Star Mothera, Inc Legion Home Catherine Austin Leona Gardner Mary Heskitt Gazella Apai Emma Congwer Jessie Perkins Salvation Army Sunshine National Executive Board Department of Ohio Aurelia Kukenather

Calendar of Events Planned by Local Groups

Women's Benefit Association hosts a Christmas party at Odd Fellows Hall in the evening. Round Table Club convenes at 668 Washington Ave at 8 15 pm for Mr and Mrs Dexter Kimball Jr. Four O Clock Club meets at 1 pm at 234 Cornell Ave. First Baptist Berean Class holds a 6 30 pm Christmas dinner at He bron House. St Agnes Altar and Rosary Society gathers at Parish hall for a fish dinner. Royal Neighbors of America meets at YWCA 7 30 pm for a Christmas party. Elgris Chapter CBS at Masonic Temple 7 30 pm.

Women's Benefit Association Odd Fellows St. Clair Rebekah Lodge Royal Neighbors of America YWCA Elgris CBS Masonic Temple

Conservation League Members Host Shower for Mrs Pickens

Mrs. Alvin Fatz led Conservation League members in a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. Walter A. Pickens on Marseilles Ave. The event preceded the 7 o clock hour.

Elyria

Family Clothing Costs Drop Over Three Years

A Department of Agriculture expert notes average family clothing costs have fallen for three years with men women and children's wear cheaper this summer than two years ago. Shoes and rubber footwear rose about two percent. Only eight percent of the consumer dollar goes to clothes now versus 14 percent in the war years and 10 percent in the 1930s.

Washington INS Department of Agriculture Gertrude Weins

Women's Activities News Notes Thelma Finley Editor

Thelma Finley reports on local women’s clubs gatherings, club program plans, and community service efforts. Notes highlight upcoming meetings, guest speakers, and volunteer opportunities across the county.

Elyria churchwomen group notes Christmas activities

Elyria church groups held Christmas programs and gatherings across multiple circles. Members shared stories, prayers, and carols at homes on Eastern Boulevard and Denison Avenue, with plans for next meetings and charitable contributions to Cerebral Palsy and an orphanage.

Secrets of Charm Care For Your Teeth To Enhance Your Beauty

Article by John Robert Powers urges regular brushing after meals and between meals, frequent dentist visits, and proper lipstick choices to complement tooth color. It notes mouth hygiene reduces decay, tartar removal, and whitening through cleaning, with emphasis on diet rich in vitamin C and calcium.

John Robert Powers

Freshman Y-Teens To Sponsor Dance Tonight At YWCA

The Freshman Y-Teens sponsor a dance at Holly Hall YWCA tonight from 8 to 11 inviting all high school students. Coordinators Diad Rohl Sue Schowster Connie Muller Judy Arenz and Betty Lou Little handle publicity chaperones decorations cleanup and tickets.

Holly Hall Diad+ Rohl Sue Schowslter Connie Muller Judy Arenz Betty Lou Little Elyria Memorial Hospital

Maplewood Mothers Plan January Bake Sale Event

Maplewood Kindergarten Mothers Club members met Monday with Mrs. Carl Schaffer presiding. Mrs. Wilbert Hovey became treasurer replacing Mrs. William Privacek. Walter Husa reported a $33.15 profit from the recent toy party and a bake sale set for January 27 at O Neils. January tuition is $5 due to a short December and adequate funds. Members will meet near January 3.

Wilbert Hovey William Privacek Maplewood Kindergarten Mothers Club Carl Schaffer Walter Husa O'neil’s Treasury

Service League Hosts Yule Party at Elyria Country Club

Elyria Service League held its annual Christmas luncheon at the Elyria Country Club with 20 members attending. Mrs. J. L. Beltz and Mr. J. Q. Winsor organized the event featuring a white elephant sale auctioned by Mrs. Winsor to support league charity. A Salvation Army Christmas fund contribution was approved during the brief business session.

Elyria Elyria Service League J. L. Beltz J. Q. Winsor

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Mer Din Elyria Missionary Society of the Church Intercultural Committee Interclub Council The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Sylvia Wilberforce University Elyria High School Leon Beverly Maple St Ywca Intercultural Committee Edward Taylor Mary King Willis Chandler Elizabeth Rich Floss Klopfenstein Ernest Perkins Elizabeth Lucy Freese Thelma Finlay Leon Taylor Conservation League DuPont Mylons Mary Russell van Oster Marseilles William A. Peat Emmett Conn Peat Henry van Dyke Frank Noster Conn George Deckerhoff John DeMarco Princeton Ave Ray Stauffer Las Thelma Finley Paul St. Paul Circle No. 1 L. P. Kaiser Lillian Welton St. Luke the Messenger Margaret Quade Martha Wirth Daughters OF RT. Andrew Betty F. Havill Daughters of St. Andrew Carl Russert Columbia Ave Havills Albert Einstein Institute For Advanced Study Princeton Havill Robert Daniels Denison Ave First Methodist Circle First Methodist Church Dayton Robinson Park Ave Courtney Kirby George Haynes Elyria Methodist Home Peter Marshall Sarah Yoder Cerebral Palsy Fund Calantha Washington Avenue Claude Wigfield C. A. Richards Paul Andrus Church of Christ South America Calantha Group Washington Avenue Church OF Christ Evelyn Ellsworth Albert West River St Elmer Guthman W. W. Helwig Fred Smith L. Kaiser Bethlehem Fellowship Hall Paul Andress Andress World Council of Churches Evanston, I Argentina Mildred Hobba Mary Group Asa Mallory D. Gordon Amy Freeman Richard King Edna Crawford Dr. Peale Amos l and Andy Crawford India James Montgomery East Ave Lake Avenue Catholic Study Club No. 7 Andrew Burkhard Ohio Berkhard Ray Schweepe Lorain Rose Adobe Jones & Sons Maplewood Mothers Plan W. Broad Heather Babins and Rug Shop Desley Crarron PROVE
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