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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
3
A Christmas party and social events detail Miss Viola Dougherty as bride select to Donald Hensman on January 6. The piece covers arrangements, guest lists, and plans for a downtown dinner, charitable drives, and Rainbow Girls activities associated with the wedding season.
Santa impersonator Mrs. Joan Timms opened the Junior Woman's meeting with carols led by Mrs. Clifford Johnson. A Christmas message titled The Long Road was shared by Mrs. Hand. Members donated to buy gifts for wounded servicemen and Mrs. William Munn received a handmade blanket. New members were introduced by Mrs. Slatey Orr and Mrs. Albert Bishop.Bazaar helpers thanked. Maxine Garford and Karl Schaefer praised the successful bazaar. The next meeting on January 3 features Tune in Time a cake walk. chair Mrs. Forrest McClead.
The Methodist Kindergarten Group will be entertained at the church Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30. A running sale featuring Cook's Millinery at 118 West Avenue will open Wednesday at 8 a.m.
Martha Jane Schriver, daughter of Mr and Mrs PF Schriver of Crufiun, was initiated into Phi Cpsileon Omicron at Ohio State University. Campus activities include advancing economics studies and involvement in campus affairs while residents at Abuninae Scholarship House. Names and events reflect a wave of December society notices, church group gatherings, and local acknowledgments with several residents traveling, hosting, or recovering from medical care.
Christmas Tureen members and guests gathered in the WC gymnasium for a festive exchange. Tables were set with candles in chestnut colors, a meal was served, and gifts were distributed. The meeting, led by President Alis Forrest McCredd, included devotions by Mrs Carl Russert, committee reports, and plans to attend The Follies in Cleveland on January 22.
Eastern Heights Circle of Child Culture Conway hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Fred Lohnes home on Columbia Avenue with Mrs. Carl Russert assisting. Prizes went to Mrs. F. Ay Batten and Mrs. Russell Stabbey after a supper and bridge. Upcoming program set for January 15 at Walter VonBrogit’s home on Harvard Avenue with Mrs. Morris Brown assisting. Members of Women of the Mouse hosted a party at 116 Husthorn Street with a chicken dinner and gifts. Holiday events also featured Grange road get-together, 500 games, and plans for future meetings led by Circle Sisters and Captain POD with luncheon and gift exchanges.
A local calendar lists multiple church and club activities including First Christian and St. Pauls groups, Women’s Bible classes, YW League gatherings, Bunco and dining events, Daughters of Scotia party, Masonic lodge degree, Presbyterian Truth Seekers, Pilgrim Bays class dinner, and fellowship meetings at YMCA.
Avon Council meets at town hall to approve Safety Committee actions and fire department pay, authorize snow plow supplies, and discuss postwar street system extension. Mayor reports filed balances, heating upgrade ordered, and Dec meeting set. Adult and Children Baptist Christmas parties held. other church notices and moves noted.
Hadassah members in Elyria hear reports on project quotas and a review of each program. Two new members welcomed. Hanukah candles lit, tribute paid to Henrietta Szold on her 84th birthday. Christmas party with local Hadassah members and refreshments. Nearby social notes include visits and a funeral rosary recitation for Dennis Conruss at Jades Holy Name Bepe.
Entertains Club members enjoyed a Christmas party with a secret sisters gift exchange. Ping pong was played and prizes awarded to Mrs Cartlan Hall, Mrs Larry Noble, and Mrs Donald Burgan. A salad course followed. The club will meet again in two weeks at Mrs Russ Page's home on Fifteenth Street.
Licenses list several Amherst and Elyria individuals with ages occupations and addresses. In Camp Crowder Missouri WAC Captain Poe Fing Yu reports her Chinese oppressor losses in Amoy Fukien China and notes her lineage and medical training at Michigan and Johns Hopkins.
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