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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1958
Page
2
GRAFTON Cub Scout Pack 152 plans its Christmas booth at the Cub Scout exposition in Oberlin and shares project ideas. A 15 fathers 19 sons turnout discussed father son work and gifts for mothers. Pack 152 to meet Jan 15 1959 at 7 30 pm at the Shively home Bradley Avenue.
The Belden Chronicle Circle elected officers by unanimous vote with Mrs Charles Wise as president, Mrs Clarence Wise as vice president, Mrs Elke Beane as secretary, and Mrs Delbert Connors as treasurer. The group reported 90 percent of a $1,000 parsonage fund pledge paid and planned a pancake supper for Feb 7.
The Midview Junior Women’s Club raises funds for charity by selling holly sprays this Christmas season. Chair Melba Bescan and co-chairs Betty Smith and Linda Spitzer lead Grafton and Brentwood Lake areas. Next meeting is 8:30 p.m. at Midview High School cafeteria.
GRAFTON The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at the church this evening to pack Christmas boxes for Shut-ins. Members bring gifts for the boxes and mite boxes are to be turned in at the meeting.
Girl Scout Troops 166 and 175 and Brownie Troops 157 and 167 with leaders will perform Christmas carols Friday evening in front of Town Hall. The gathering starts at 7 p.m. and returns to Town Hall around 7 45 with parents picking up at that time.
Columbia-North Eaton Citizens Safety Council with Columbia School officials starts a junior fire warden program after the Chicago school fire. Four high school seniors Don Madak Russ Petch Leonard Lotz Tom Dotson were chosen to inspect safety each week under guidance from Fire Chief P W Heineman and safety chairman Joseph Kilbel Sr. They will serve through May with plans for next year to rotate eight students across two semesters.
Fourteen Belden Grange members met Wednesday with carol singing. A Christmas party for the Grange was planned for Saturday evening at the Grange Hall with each family providing a dish and gifts for their children. Gifts to CARE, TB bond purchase, and community Christmas remembrance were approved.
The Pinochle Club met at Eloise Deneka’s home in Elyria for its annual Christmas party with a full dinner and Christmas decorations. Gifts were exchanged for birthdays, secret sisters revealed, and new members welcomed including Mrs Pat Mudge of Elyria. The next meeting is scheduled for January 7, 1938 at Wilda Taylor’s home.
In GRAFTON the Assumption Rosary and Altar Society held its annual Christmas party in the Parish Hall. A tureen buffet dinner was served with retiring officers in charge of arrangements. Madonna figures greens angels and candles adorned the tables. The nativity scene and Christmas tree dominated the room as carols were sung and a gift exchange completed the evening. The attendance prize went to Mrs Richard Dusty. The next meeting is planned for Monday Jan 5 with installation of officers for the coming year.
GRAFTON The Immaculate Conception Catholic Youth Organization met at the church hall to plan the Mistletoe Magic Dance for December 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets go to members after Wednesday. A skating party and Christmas caroling group plans were also outlined with further details to be announced.
GRAFTON Anchor Rebekah Lodge will hold its annual Christmas party tomorrow at Mrs Laura Lively's home. A gift exchange is planned and the names of secret sisters will be revealed.
GRAFTON The Homebuilder's Class of the Methodist Church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Jerry Smith for a Christmas party. Nine couples attended with Tichla Nelson Jane Warthington Betty Smith and Ans Pinkley as hostesses. Ardis J Pinkley led a Christmas service and prayer. January plans include a movie party with refreshments. Twila Nelson praised for bazaar help and nominating committee named Bill Roberts Bert Nelson. Gift exchange and games followed the business portion.
The Baker's Dozen Pinochie Club met at Dorothy McGill's home for a Christmas party with Primochie games, prizes to St Wilhelmine Metzger and Mary Ann Evanoff, a two course luncheon, and a gift exchange revealing secret sisters. New names appear for January 1959 at Miriam Moller's home.
A dense listing of Sunday schools worship services and events for many churches in the region. Details include pastors deacons and schedule times across Midview Baptist Eaton Gratton Gratton Lutheran Gratton Immaculate Conception and other churches with services ranging from 9:30 a.m. Sunday school to 8 p.m. choir rehearsals and caroling sessions.
Santa Claus and Christmas music dominated a Belden Grange Christmas party Saturday night with about and their families present. A tureen supper followed by the junior choir from the Belden Methodist Church directed by Mrs. Russell Webb singing several numbers. The Rev. Russell Webb read the Christmas story and seven year old Ricky Marmger of LaGrange played electric guitar. Santa's arrival with a gift and a treat for each child was the highlight of the evening. Group singing closed the meeting.
A Cleveland woman, Mrs. Fred Casper, was honored at a birthday celebration held Saturday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Jantz and Mr and Mrs Carl Buchholz who shared a dinner with the Caspers at the Couch House in Strongsville. An exchange of Christmas gifts followed at the Casper home. Mrs. Casper is sister to Mrs Jantz and Mrs Buchholz.
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