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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1954

Page

6

Home For Christmas Engaged Miss Barbara Wellert and David Lyons

News from Elyria announces the engagement of Barbara Ann Wellert, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul C Wellert, to David Dandridge Lyons, son of Mr and Mrs W T Lyons. Barbara Ann is a Miami University student and 1953 Elvira High School graduate active in Theta Upsilon sorority and Rainbow for Girls. David Lyons is an Ohio State and Kemper Military Academy alumnus, active at St Andrew Episcopal Church. Wedding plans are undecided.

Elyria Paul C Wellert Harvard Ave Mss Barbara Ann David Dandridge Lyons Mis W T Lyons Eighth St Miss Welle T Elvira High School Miami University First Methodist Church Theta Upsilon Sororn i Megs Club

Republican Club Elects Hears Captain on Salvation Army

The Elyria Republican Club reelected officers including Mrs Caroline Paker and Mrs Sy L Braegger at a meeting in the Woman's Club. Capt John Hansen spoke on the Salvation Army’s goals, its work, and how service to others aligns with Christmas observance, urging personal dedication to help those in need.

Republican Club John Hansen Salvation Army Claude Wigfield Elyria Republian Womens Club Woman’s Club Caroline Paker Peter Floyd MCC Capt Wistoh Hansen Jos Army Capltan Jesus Ics Tne Promeam

American Legion Groups Entertain Crippled Children

American Legion groups held a Christmas party for Gates Hospital children as Lorain Court Weiture Nard led a cheerful program with Santa Claus, red costumes, and treats. Mel Harper's orchestra provided carols while Warne Darby and the child welfare committee organized donations of furniture, clothing, and toys for distribution. The event emphasized aiding disabled veterans and children, and officers will be installed January 18.

Gates Hospital Lorain Court Weiture American Legion Warne Darby Ull Child Welfare Committee Torain County Rovalaf Sand M le Pewee Chiprtu Harsen Arleles Army

Avon and Lorain residents linked to railroad operator licenses

A fragment notes licenses involving Yard Vardoulp and press operator Bet ty Jane Cesper Javcos Rd Avon, along with railroad clerk Gerald ine Pratt of Lorain at 130 Oberlin Ave and other addresses, including 1904 Lakeview Ave Lorain, with mentions of Georges or Brand for Ave press.

Ave Betty Jane Cesper Javcos Mark Figle Lakeview Ave Lorain Clark Geraldine Pratt Oberlin Ave

Pupils Fete Priest With Music and Song

Students of St Jude school and parents gathered to honor Rev Fr Jon Cariatine on his name day The fifth grade performed Feist Dus Express and songs while seventh and ninth grades presented What Is Christmas An instrumental group provided between acts as pupils and teachers showed gratitude for effort time and patience

St Jude School Jon Cariatine Wades Nemec Wake Decker Broskhy Ron Bu Mth Wary Beth Llact

Churchwomen Worship Work Study in MF Methodist Circle

Members of First Methodist Church Circle No 11 heard Mrs George Vautt share Pacific war traumas. The meeting opened with Christmas spirit reports then donations were voted to aid a needy family. Carol singing followed by readings and a dessert course. Meeting to reconvene January 17.

George Vauht Pacific Orley Gingery Russell Petersen Pay Brouses Peter Marshall Bosess Parvin Brown Perison

Women’s Birth RF Class Winter Event Recap at Mrs. Winchell Home

A women’s birth RF class gathering was held last evening at 217 Columbia Ave, hosted by Mrs. Sam Winchell. Rachel Lamberton led a foretelling of Christ in Isaiah 9:2, with prayers and a closing. Lynn Corson, Voss Catherine Heaward read Christmas stories shared by Kent Guile and Emma Tines. The Jayco home was festively decorated, with refreshments for 16 hosted by Mrs. Clarence Resi g on Foster Ave.

Ats TL Aseps Wongl Wintebell Sears Lynn Corson Voss Catherine Heaward Bso Crist Kent Guile Emnv Nest Clarence Resi Foster Ave

Daughters Born to Several Couples in Elyria and Surrounding Areas

A series of birth notices list newborn daughters for families including Miro Harmon, James Adler, Robert Putnam, Robert Libert, Porter Hardman, passage at 217 Summer Street, 113 Clinton Avenue, 806 Last Avenue, and 8 Williams Street. Names appear with accompanying parental details and local addresses in Elyria, Wakeman, Oberlin, Lorain, and surrounding towns. The notices also reference discharges for Mrs Drvis, Addleman and son, WO Pasidens Awe Emil Berger, Mrs Douglas Bitch, Mrs Paul Brown, Norval Cross, and others, with listed residences in Cleveland, Lorain, Oberlin, and Wakeman.

Daugher Miro Clarence Harmon Summer St James Adler Clinton Ave Robert Putnam Sibbast Robert Libert Williams St Porter Hardman Last Drvis Addleman and Son Pasidens Emil Berger Cleveland Douglas Bitch Carnellne Paul Brown North Olive St Norval Cross Seventh St Wire William Divis and Son Wakeman John Dlubac Lorain Rita Dowdell Emerson Ct Robert Dugger Oberlin Edgar Gates iSecond Oscar Gill Walnut Kenneth Haupt Beech Kenneth Kitts East Fourth St Eugene Meth Roosevelt Floran Noster Blake & Johm Osborn

Women's Activities News Notes Thelma Finlay Editor

Thelma Finlay edits a column of local women's activities and events with notes on meetings readings and club happenings in the community column.

Thelma Finlay

Oberlin Senior Joan Goldsby Engaged to Homer Wolfe

Local notice reports Oberlin College senior Joan Goldsby engagement to Homer Wolfe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rollasd Wolfe of Cleveland Heights. Wolfe attended Allegheny College before. The notice lists family and schooling details in faded OCR.

Joan Goldsby Oberlin College Wilf Homer Wolfe Mes Rovert Goldsby Maplewood Gjean Coldsby Wolfe Pat Rollasd Wolfe Cleveland

Stanford freshman Tim Stile and others listed as leaving service soon

A garbled notice lists Tim Stile of Stanford Ave as a freshman and Tim Wormer in service for four. It mentions relations: Mr and Mrs Ww Yar and Mrs Toby Inoseq, with references to addresses on West Raver St and Grafton Rd. Also notes a Pa nappa fraternity welcome and a birth or wedding context among several named individuals.

Saar Lo Vt Texas Stanford Ave Tim Stile Wormer Sevice

Fashion Flash NLW LORUM Prints Roaming Wall Adg

Fashion spread promotes two fabric dresses in the same print with matching coats and accessories. It highlights moss greens and frosty greens, two fabric prints, and resort season tones. The ad notes coat options, collar variations, and multiple colors from greens range, with emphasis on coordinated ensembles.

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Fete Children At Yale Party By VFEW No 3341

The annual Christmas party of VFEW No 3341 was held at Amvet Hall with children gifts and treats. Guests pledged allegiance, Maury Stindes sang Away in a Manger, and Jean Sellers led holiday songs. Post members exchanged presents and a reception followed hosted by Helen Perkins and assistants.

VFM Hysell Amvet Hall Maury Stindes J Jean Sellers Jolly Nick Susan Long Helen Perkins Chiirman Babara Johnson Gladds Jenkson Mary Hall Blane ¢ Herman Bill

Circle Reports and Christmas Music Highlight WSCS Meeting

WSCS at First Methodist Church held a circle meeting with reports on past activities and Christmas music. Members sewed tea comforts, heard devotions on The Sweetest Story, and planned a 12:30 dessert morning in the theater.

Clisstmas First Methodist Church Icader Actiities Scar de Greenich Burton Qilemecher Devotons Clyde Hawkins Russell Peterson Kenneth Han

St Marie Bierbower Nuptial Set For April In St. Mary Church

Engagement announced for Mary Ann Bierbower to Bruce Boyd Bierbower of Lorain. Mary Ann, a 1952 Elyria Catholic graduate, works at the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and was active in Catholic Youth Organization. Bruce, son of Mrs Madarel Bierbower, attended Kent State and now works at Sunoco Gas Station in Lorain. The couple plan to wed in St Mary Church in April.

United States Marines Kent State University Suncco Gas Station Lorain

Secrets of Charm Short Naps Will Lessen Holiday Fatigue

John Robert Powers offers tips to beat holiday fatigue with short naps. Start each day with a calm plan and schedule time for rest. Prioritize essential tasks and postpone social duties as you feel overtired to maintain energy and enjoy the season.

John Robert Powers

Legion Post Jr Auxiliary Yule Party Report

Legion Post Jr Auxiliary held a Christmas party with about 13 members and guests attending. Officers were elected at a meeting. business conducted by Crag Cee and others. refreshments served on December 28.

Legion Post Jr Auxiliary Mor

Unclear fragment hints at a textile or craft process

Disjointed notes describe handling flour on a surface and a cooling belt with colored marks, mentioning prints and tins. No clear people places dates or events emerge. material reads as fragmented observational notes rather than a coherent report.

Calendar Of Events Calendar Of Events

Schedules show tonight events across groups including Mothers Club Womens Club Christmas party and Methodist Forum. Evening gatherings list Halls and venues on Lane Avenue and Marshall Chan and other locales with supper and decorating services noted by Nelle Stringers.

Uvenes Sats Mothers Club Wamaens Club Methodist Adwt Forum Tass Urlun Dames of Valta Marshall Chan RAT Lane Avenue Congregational Sion Lo Vis Exquite Nelle Stringers

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