Christmas Around the World Theme Family Night Pantomime
Mrs. Ernest Schmittgen wrote directed and narrated a Family Night pantomime at Washington Avenue Church of Christ themed Christmas Around the World. The program depicted Christmas customs from Sweden Italy Poland France and Bavaria with living pictures and music by a double quartet and Bethany Choir. Santa Claus handed out candy to children as Rev Henry K Shaw read the Nativity and carols were sung by all with a manger scene enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ernest Schmittgen
Washington Avenue
Church of Christ
Sweden
Italy
Poland
France
Bavaria
Bethany Choir
Joyce Meredith
Schmittgen
Henry K. Shaw
Santa Claus
George Mahon
Christian Women's Fellowship
Yuletide Party and Christmas Events at St Jude's and Local Groups
St Jude's Altar and Rosary Society hosted a 75 person Christmas party with Santa Claus gifting presents, student performers from Elyria District Catholic High, and carols. Zhonta Class held a Christmas party at Mrs. Jess Messaros home featuring Amish Christmas tales and gifts for Indian missions. Pilgrim Congregational Church choir celebrated with a gift exchange, birthday cake, and dancing. A rummage sale and a Christmas craft sale by the Center for Sightless offered knitted items, linens, and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Clyde Barr
St. Jude’s Altar and Rosary Society
E. J. Kien
Elyria District
Zhonta
Lake Avenue Congregational Church
Jess Messaros
Emerson Court
Fred Ulrich
Harley Rea
Rea
Eugene Miller
Emory Shea
Clarence Jones
Frank Spencer
Milton Farmer
Frank Smith
Burr Burton
Sunshine
Burton
Jones
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Howard Scrivens
George Tulk
Ward Hubbard
Rachel
Sun
Mon
State
198 Brace
Lake Ave
Center For
Sightless
Third Street
Elyria
Local Personal News Highlights From Elyria
Local students and residents are noted for holiday plans and life events. Robert Lawson a Baldwin Wallace freshman sings in Bech chorus and conservatory choir while Joan Kokai helps organize a nursing college concert at Cincinnati. John Streicher recovers from a December 9 stroke at home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Handley celebrate 25th anniversary with an open house. Cranbrook student David Russert spends Christmas at home. Carol Double earns an OSU education degree today. Thomas Corogin to receive a Bachelor of Laws from OSU. Gene Mittler returns home for holidays as a Bowling Green freshman. Mrs Claude Hoy travels to Benton Ark to visit Robert Hoy. George Frame recovers from surgery at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Howard Wade and wife welcome a daughter. JANO SKO and Besan couples announce births at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lawson
P. D. Lawson
Stanford Avenue
Robert
Baldwin-Wallace College
Bech
Conservatory
Lorain Licenses Held By Local Business Figures
Licenses issued to William Mathews of Lorain corporation president Katherine Cocoran of Lorain Robert Ladd of Put-in-Bay resort business and Vivienne Houff of Lorain. Rummage sale at 112 Stanford Ave 9:00 a m Saturday features clothing and misc. Home baking cakes pies breads and more with immediate service and delivery Holiday orders urged Helene West phone 59 112.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mathews
Lorain
Katherine Cocoran
Robert Ladd
Put-in-Bay
Vivienne Houff
Helene West
Donna Sanders Sets January 17 Wedding Date
Donna Sanders announced her January 17 wedding to Frederick C. Eppley at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church Amherst in a family dinner. The couple will wed at 4 30 pm with open church observed. Attending were relatives and friends including the Eppleys Sanders and Slacks in a December party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Sanders
Frederick C.eppley
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Amherst
Miss Sanders
Harold C. Sanders
Milan Avenue
Mr. Eppley
Milton Eppley
Telegraph Road
DAV Auxiliary Holds Farewell Christmas Party
Sixteen members gathered at Wishbone restaurant for a combined Christmas party and farewell dinner honoring Martha Hosler who is moving to Texas. Commander Blanche Wack presented a group gift as Gladys Johnson led a gift exchange after a social hour. Next meeting set for January 12 at the DAV clubrooms hosted by Helen Plas and Helen Otterbacher. St Vincent de Paul Altar Society to hold rosary for Mrs Helen Gendies Friday evening at Schwartz Funeral Home Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
Wishbone
Martha Hosler
Texas
Blanche Wack
Gladys Johnson
DAV
Helen Plas
Helen Otterbacher
Welton’s
Grafton Rd
St. Vincent de Panl Altar Society
Schwartz Funeral Home
Lorain
Helen Gendies
County Nurses' Group Has Party
The Lorain County Industrial Nurses Christmas party was a recent gala at the Woman's Club. Luncheon featured a salad course at a long table with a white angel centerpiece, greens, silver langels, and red candles. Gift exchange used Christmas card puzzles. winners were Rosemary Miller, Margaret Claycomb, and Louis Dyke. Hostesses were Mrs. Ethel Agate and Miss Mary Ruth Locke. Officers for 1953 were nominated at a brief meeting. votes to be held January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
GFS Plans Carols and Holiday Activities for Shut-Ins
The Girls' Friendly Society Juniors organize a Christmas carol visit to elderly shut-ins at St. Andrew's on Sunday December 21 at 7 pm followed by a tree trimming party and a skit What Are You Going to Give Presented by Carolyn Norris et al. A cookie bake is scheduled, plus a New Year's Tea and Admission Service on January 4.
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Imembers
St. Andrew's
Carolyn Norris
Nancy Wentz
Gail Champion
Susan Bishop
Barbara McCrae
Sallie Davies
Carolyn Allen
Gayle Heidrich
St Andrew’s Undercroft
Patty Myers
Jjr. Jr
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Girl Scout Leaders Club Christmas Party At Shilling Home
Mrs R L Shilling hosted the Girl Scout Leaders Club Christmas party at her Washington avenue home with a candlelight tableau and Yuletide decor. Miss Constance Lynch recalled experiences from her Fall trip while plans for the January 22 banquet were announced and a December 23 rehearsal set. Members collected Hilltop Cabin tax stamps and prepared gifts as the Wise Men theme guided games and carols. The Leaders Club will meet January 15 at the Methodist church basement to view a basket weaving program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Shilling
Girl Scout Leaders Club
Shilling
Washington Avenue
Constance Lynch
H. H. Thompson
Heart
Miss Lynch
Elyria, Girl Scout Council
First Methodist Church
Hilltop Cabin Fund
Betty Ayers
Leaders Club
Methodist Church
Argyle Lodge Meeting with Womans Club Highlights
Argyle Lodge No. 6 Daughters of Scotland met last evening with flag ceremony and prayer. President May Moore led routine reports, illness care, and holiday plans including a December 22 children's party at the K of P hall. Prize went to Mrs. Jack Trumble. next meeting January 16 hosted by Mrs. Robert McKelvie and Mrs. Lou Bonzo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Argyle Lodge No. 6
Daughters of Scotland
May Moore
Mary Day Heath
Florida
K. of P. Hall
Andrew Allan
Harry Wallace
Jack Trumble
Robert McKelvie
Lou Bonzo
Christmas Parties Among Local Groups Tonight
Calendar lists multiple groups hosting Christmas parties including Round Table Club with Mrs. O Wilford, Navy Mothers at Woman's Club, Catholic Study Club No. 15 with Kay Robinson, Friettes at 8 p m, and others at various venues. Exchange party at Mrs. Andrew Levay home featured a buffet, lamb cake, and gift exchange. cake awarded to Mrs. Dancisko. next meeting January 15 for tureen supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Table Club
Frank O Wilford
Navy
Woman’s Club
Catholic Study Club No. 15
Kay Robinson
Cornell Avenue
Friettes
Jate
Kismet
Lake Avenue
Congregational Division
Harry Picketts
Garvin Avenue
Daughters of Scotia
P Hall
Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce
Spring Valley Country Club
Sonrisa Club
Andrew Levay
West River Street
George Dancisko
Ethel Midler
Opal Myers
Lydia Rosecrans
Doris Schaefer
Louise Carr
YW Group Hosts Yuletide Party for Members’ Children
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Y Megs Christmas party at Y M C A hall on a Wednesday evening. Special guests include members’ children and Mrs. Joseph Klimosewski and her kids. Mary Jensen narrates a tale about a puppy that wanted a boy and a car that helped Santa delivering presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jensen
Joan Johnson
John Rieth
Joseph Klimosewski
Sidney
Mary Jo
John
Kenneth Pietch
Ray Yost
Norman Stark
Harold Heathcote
Rummage Sale and Dolly Hospital Announced
A rummage sale offers misc hats for 1.00 at Cook's Mill ry 118 West Ave. For a dolly in need visit A. M. B. Doll Hospital at Brown Jewelers North Ridgeville, phone 72-771.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook’s Mill
West Ave
Dolly
A. M. B. Doll Hospital
Brown Jewelers
Ridgeville
Hospital discharges listed for Raleigh and area
Mrs Clay ton Raleigh and son Grafton Mrs Paul Logan and son 837 West River street Mrs Richard Wald ron and son 212 West Bridge street Mrs Donald Pusbach and daughter 1216 Middle avenue Mrs Emery Charlton and daughter 428 Earl court Mrs William Chambers 590 Broad street Larry Easterday 324 East Bridge street and Mrs How ard Colgan 1004 Rosalee avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Raleigh
Grafton
Paul Logan
West River Street
Richard Waldron
West Bridge Street
Donald Pusbach
Middle Avenue
Emery Charlton
Earl Court
William Chambers
Broad Street
Larry Easterday
East Bridge Street
Howard Colgan
Rosalee Avenue
Steak dinner at Markel tea room for Thew Shovel employees
A group of Thew Shovel employees enjoyed a steak dinner at the Markel Tea Room last evening. Gifts were exchanged and movies shown. Attendees included Paul Dumont, John Vessalo, Robert Markel, Vernon McClung, Ray Jackson, and Steve Paullie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thew Shovell
Markel Tea Room
Paul Dumont
John Vessalo
Robert Markel
Vernon McClung
Ray Jackson
Steve Paullie
Fur Coat Sale At 1001 Garford Ave
Readable fragment lists two fur coats priced between 12 and 14 and notes an address at 1001 Garford Ave. The brief item suggests a local sale event with unspecified hours and further details not provided.
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Garford Ave
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St. Jude's
Echo-Tones
Dick Kneiss
Jim Boone
Ted Madhock
Jerry Roling
John Carrabine
Urban Reichlin
Joan Kokai
John Kokai
College of Nursing and Health
University of Cincinnati
John Streicher
Park Avenue
David Russert
Carl F. Russert
Columbia Avenue
Cranbrook
Carol J. Double
Ralph G. Double
Harwood Street
Ohio State University
Thomas L. Corogin
Gene Mittler
Gene
Bowling Green State University
Claude Hoy
Benton, Ark
Robert C. Hoy
George E. Frame
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Howard Wade
400
East Avenue
Paul Janosko, Jr
Leonard Besan
Stanford Ave
Donna
Fred
Bruce Eppley
Robert Sanders
Harold Sanders
Fred Eppley
Wayne Slack
Doris Sanders
Rhoda Slack
Pauline Sanders
Robert Byler
Beatrice Fowl
Florence Jasinski
Louise Wilhelm
Anne Gradish
Marge Kirschner
Jo Ann Brough
Betty Cunningham
Grace Ladies Aid Society
Anna Bannon
Agnes Owen
W. W. Walker
James Short
L. Mosley
Society
Fred Meinke
William Guyeski
H. Hoag
S. Joviak
Oscar Jarock
Dora Witt
Ruth Greggs
Walter Bagnell
Thelma Finlay
Carek’s
Poinsetta
Begonias
Carol
Gerald Geinke
Elyria Child Conservation League
Clark Street
Frank Noster
Lewis George
Nosiier
Donald Yancer
Cleveland Street
GS Leaders Club
Argyle Lodge
Sistardust
Erode
Haseroot Jewelry Co., Inc
Mamie Eisenhower
Lura de Gez
New York
Mary Martin
South Pacific
Yuletide Party
Perfem
Meteor Perfume
Lady Hampshire
Esplanade
Broadway
Ewspaper AR
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