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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1955
Page
14
Aileen Benninghoff closes a 25 year career of book reviewing with her Elyria Woman's Club presentation on Hildegarde Dolson's Sorry To Be So Cheerful. Her lifelong passion began at age 12 after reading Dickens and parts of Dante and Pilgrim's Progress, using her grandfather’s library to retell stories.
Maplewood School led by Miss Marion Markey split the Christmas program into three sessions on different days. Students performed skits, pantomimes, instrumental and vocal numbers with carols by the Maplewood band, and decorations were arranged by Marilyn Cotton. Mrs. Benninghoff reviews books weekly for potential hospital donations while maintaining special editions. The next program review is Jan 19 featuring Esther by Weinreb. The Jan 17 PTA meeting at 8 p.m. rounds out the season.
Monday events calendar lists YWCA residence groups and clubs including YWCA evening sessions, St Jude Parents Christmas party at a school, St Mary Altar Rosary Society at church, Methodist Circle meetings at various addresses, Elyria Woman's Club 8 pm, Daughters of America Past Councilors 8 pm, King Solomon Lodge examinations at Masonic Temple, Canton Lorain Lorain Auxiliary IOOF Hall 8 pm.
Various Girl Scout Troops shift from regular business to social gatherings through the month. Troop 51 met at the Meeks residence with pledges and reports while Troop 78 gathered at Edison School to craft Christmas presents. Troop 26 visited the Lora County Home for carols and gifts as part of holiday activities.
Gael Lynn Hadaway two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hadaway of 1716 East River Rd. She is a doll like child who sleeps with seven outfits, cherishes a baby doll given by her father at birth. Granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hadaway and Mrs Ruth Duntan. Father works at Tinnerman Products Incorporated in Cleveland.
Betty Newton and Patricia Huff demonstrated Christmas dishes for YWCA Pentagon Chih members at Ghic Fuel Gas Co. Samples were served to 24 attendees. Proceeds supported the Apple Creek Christmas fund Salvation Army Christmas fund and Crile Hospital. A January 19 meeting at Oils Wall will feature a graduate of the Elizabeth Kardox Show of Fashion on Cleveland as guest night with a fashion demonstration.
Dec 16 at Elyria Memorial Hospital lists births to Phillip Hahn Edward Robinson and Join Powers. Discharges include Mrs Raymoone Cra Mrs Aber Dean and several others at multiple addresses.
Town Talk discusses giving beyond presents for the season. Handmade gifts and thoughtful gestures top the list for those who have everything, with tips from local residents like Ann Caywood and Carol Lapp. It notes social news such as Sallie Laens visiting from Burna Vista and the Titlerson family welcoming a new son at Memorial Hospital.
Newlywed Clay ton Fisher Jr and Yvonne Zielke wed December 3 at First Methodist Church Elyria. Bride wore white lace gown with chapel train. reception held in Grange Hall with 200 guests from Ohio towns. Guests included family from Lorain Madison Oberlin and Grafton with elaborate corsages and bouquets.
Holiday dining ideas focus on festive cheese and meat trays, decorative garnishes, and easy make ahead bites. Gouda centerpieces, marinated mushrooms, olives, and crackers create casual buffet appeal while keeping party prep light. Also notes safe holiday hosting tips from Miss Marguerite Rawalt and a quick refrigerator fudge recipe for gift boxes.
Salon 334 of the 8 and 40 held its annual Christmas party at the Amherst Legion Home with gifts and donations. New members Gwen Bowley and Betty Pollak welcomed. Christine Walker reported gifts to a child in City Hospital and three teens at Pleasant View Sanatorium. Plans discussed for a Lorain wreck in March and invitations to neighboring salons. Special prize won by Ruth Evans. next meeting January 19 at Lorain Legion Home.
Licenses Carols were sung and gifts exchanged in traditional manner. Ernest Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Robertgaret Johnson hosted guests at 10212 Cleveland St. Le Jan. 18 meeting with Orville Phipps and others at 1318 West Ninth St. Washington Ave Lorain.
Miss Havill, a portrait painter once based in New York and famed for a portrait of Albert Einstein, will address Artcrafters at Holly Hall on Wednesday. The program, with a 7:30 p.m. social hour, will feature slides and a talk framed by the Christmas and art theme.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Bainbridge nee Dorothy Peters of Parma were married Dec 3 at 2 pm in Woodville Ohio at the United Brethren Church. Attending were Mrs Carl Romano and Robert Heimsath. An informal gathering followed at 505 Water St Fremont guests and a dinner at Hotel Fremont. Mr Bainbridge works at National Tube Co Lotain and the bride is secretary to the Cuyahoga County treasurer in Cleveland.
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