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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
4
Ann Hathaway of Ellalee Ohio is betrothed to Mes and Mrs Thomas A Kelly of Blytiay. The engagement was announced at a bridge gathering with Miss Martha Custis in attendance.
The text reports the engagement of Helene Gallonf to Jacob Hrousey, notes her education and family background, and mentions military service and a forthcoming wedding in Jacksonville after duty in the Pacific. It also describes Christmas gatherings, church group reports, officer elections, and community club activities with multiple local names and events.
Local notes cover visiting family, births, and holiday plans across Elyria. Capt Purcell’s discharge, Cushings’ travel, and families visiting relatives frame a season of gatherings at homes on Denisa Avenue, Stanford Avenue, Bath Street, and Harvard Avenue, with church groups and clubs hosting seasonal events.
The three circles of the Women's Association of the First Congregational Church held Christmas programs with devotions, carols, and storytelling. Highlights included Mrs. Roe W. McWilliams presenting living carols with violin accompaniment by Gladys McCullough and a Wassail bowl finale.
Mrs Sophia Schurhammer announces an Open House at 104 Grant Street on Christmas Day starting at two oclock to honor her brother Emil Tar nowski who was long a prisoner of the Japs. Friends are welcomed as Stickhand Rudder Club members recall a Christmas dinner dance at Spring Valley Country Club with Holiday greens and decorations. Prizes awarded to L. W. Harding, R. J. Butler, Norma Werathee and Mrs. Robert Thorner.
A Christmas pageant directed by Mrs. Erfiest-Schmitt featured a reception with Mrs. Clyde Ryan as host. Members and guests from the Our Scout Leaders and Women’s Henaut Association attended a luncheon at the Pilgrim Church Parish Hall with a Yuletide table, devotional by Mrs. Harvey Holcomb, and a display of small gift trees. One new member, Mrs. Walter Decker, was welcomed. The next meeting is scheduled for January 16. Nice Gift Items noted at Maries Gift Shop.
A Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Rota St Therésa and the embassy club featured a prize for Mr. Andy Bolashi, a photo gallery, and a cake cutting. Prizes were given for high and low scores, and refreshments were served to members and guests. The next meeting will be January 1 at the home of Mrs. Louis Rosa Griswold.
Girl Reserves invite members to a Dutch party at the YWCA on Friday evening January 21. The event supports clothing for Hallanda people, with a variety of music, dances, and games planned from 6 to 10 18. Refreshments will be served and the usual gate will be paid for each girl.
Eat your Christmas dinner at the Elyria Chicken Shack located at 211 Oberlin Road. Turkey and ham offered with dining details and a phone reservation line.
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