Elyria Elks Honor Miss Currence At Dinner Event
The Elyria Elks hosted a dinner for anniversaries and honored Miss Anna Currence a disabled reader and hospital operator. Newark Club support and a Gordon family act highlighted the program while guests included James B. Harvey former Nebraska captain. Epworth League carols planned at First Methodist Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Currence
Elks Club
Elyria
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Jim Armitage
Currence
Gordon Family
James B. Harvey
J. B. Johnson
M. Baxter
Harvey
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Hugh D. Greer
John F. Buckley
Kenneth Davison
Frank Leghy
E. L. Whitney
H. O. Strand
N.M. Banter
J. B. Harvey
Jack Powell
Ed Krebs
Chuck Murray
Joe Loftus
H. J. Shelby
Frank W. Hoover
J. L. Mathis
Gerald Nau_ Ben Sooy
W. L. Morris
Georges D. Nicholas
G. E. French
J. F. Emerich
Chas. A. Cavagna
A. R. Agate
Harry W. Hyman
Alfred Alten
C. C. Spence
Harold 3. Wise
Epworth League
First Methodist
Carolling
Two Depts of Woman's Club Join In Meeting
Mrs H G Hoover welcomed sixty guests as the American Home and Child Welfare Department joined with the Education Department for a holiday party at the Elyria Woman's Club. The program featured a flute violin and piano ensemble and readings of Christmas pieces, followed by a charitable gift to the Not An Empty Stocking Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hoover
American Home and Child Welfare Department
Elyria Woman’s Club
Henry Tibball
Chaimann
Arthur Giles
Gladys McCullough
Mel Banis
Henry Rabaud
Deane Burns
Henry van Dyke
Bethlehem
D. A. Baird
J. H. Hurst
Wilbur Nesbit
Education Department
F. B. Decker
Child Welfare Department
Hazel Martin Hosts G W B Class at Home
Hazel Martin hosted a G W B Class gathering of Church of Christ members at her home on West River Street. The event featured games music and contests with Theodora Demos winning the prize. Refreshments were served by Hazel and her mother after an active evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fister Martin
Church of Christ
West River Stret
Theodora Demos
Complete Dance Plans Pow Wow Club Meeting
The Complete Dance Plans Pow Wow club met last night at Mrs. C. H. Worthingtons East Avenue home. They finalized arrangements for the Christmas dance at the American Legion Home on December 25. A dessert course was served at small tables. Miss Geraldine Ehricke of Gates Avenue will host the club in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Worthington
East Avenue
American Legion
Geraldine Ehricke
Gates Avenue
Norah Abbe To Head Daughters Of Veterans
Norah Abbe chosen president for 1957 of Mary A. Chandler Tent Daughters of Union Veterans. Officers include Maude Jackson as senior vice president and Coniam as junior vice president. The group met at Mrs. Charles Conram’s Princeton Ave. home for a Christmas gathering with carol singing and a Bethlehem talk by Rev. John Kaley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Chandler
Daughters of Union Veterans
Charles Conram
Princeton Avenue
Norah Abbe
Maude Jackson
Coniam
Nettie Clark
Helen Coniam
Florence Terry
Lydia Squires
Mionie Church
Charlotte Lewis
John Kaley
Hisself
Bethlehem
Midniight
Christ
Helen
Traditions Of Christmas Greens At YWCA Ceremony
The YWCA residence hosted the Hanging of the Greens ceremony highlighting evergreens holly the Yule log and candle customs. Grace McCullough wore a green robe and poinsettia hair while others narrated lit candles decorated the residence and children joined with red candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.w.ca
Grace McCullough
Miss McCullough
Datamnabe
YWCA Student Department Program Highlights Classical Selections
Helene Cohen led a Student Department meeting at the YWCA yesterday afternoon with a talk on modern composers Scriabine Sibelius and Stravinsky. The program listed performances by multiple students including Eleanor Highrate Neomia Davis Dolly May and Joan Brown among others with pieces by Griffis Gounod Beethoven and Schubert. A piano arrangement of Finlandia by Walter Hinkle followed and a social hour was held under Mrs Harold Rorick. The next program on January 13 will be led by Neomla Dayig researchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene Cohen
YS W. C. A
Scriabine
Sibelius
Stravyinsky
Valse Triest
Jack Spencer
Eleanor Highrate
Griffis
Neomia Davis
Gounod
Dolly May
Beethoven
Joan Brown
Gauschals
Barbara Braeger
Yesteryear
Davies
Claire Robinson
Schubert
Lois Phelps
Hadsno
Virginia Goonrich
Lila Felli
Massenet
Helen Naughton
Boccherini
Walter Hinkle
Harold Rorick
Neomla Dayig
Christmas Program by Bly Girl Reserves
Bly Girl Reserves met after school for a Christmas program with Miss Evelyn Brillhart and Miss Frances Lemmon assisting. Violet Harrington led, Beverly Johnson and Wanda Schmitkens handled refreshments, Mary Wickelman organized groceries for a needy family basket. Popcorn, candy canes served. Planned box supper and caroling at the YWCA next Monday at six. Meeting finished with Silent Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bly
Evelyn Brillhart
Frances Lemon
Violet Harrington
Beverly Johnson
Wanda Schmitkens
Mary Wickelman
Denison Student to Attend National Conclave in New Orleans
Jesse Skinletz, a Denison University student from Granville, Ohio, leaves Sunday for New Orleans to represent Blue Key and Denison activities at the National Conclave December 29 to 31. Also listed are local residents heading home for holidays, visits with relatives, and Christmas plans across Ohio and nearby states.
Y W C A Staff Christmas Devotional Service
This morning at 9 30 the Y W C A staff held a Christmas devotional led by Nise Ona Holly with carols and prayer by Mrs D A Baird Rev Ernst Irion spoke on the meaning of Christmas for people and nations worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nise Ona Holly
D. A. Baird
Ernst Irion
Christmas Children's Party At Temple With Santa Visit
A festive Christmas program for children and members was held at the Temple under St. Clair Rebekah lodge. Santa Claus handed out oranges and candy. Next Tuesday night Wayne Burdue will discuss his Yellowstone trip after the lodge meeting. Ralph Hobill elected grand lodge representative from District No. 3, succeeding H. C. Patterson. Northwest Encampment will skip its regular meeting since Christmas falls on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
St. Clair Rebekah Lodge
Santa Clara
Wayne Burdue
Yellowstone National Park
Ralph Hobill
Elyria Lodge
Grand Lodge
Hobil
H. C. Patterson
Lodi
Northwest
Gifts Exchanged At Second Congregational Church Dinner
Division L of the Second Congregational church held a six o'clock dinner at Mrs. Guy Billingsley’s Tattersall court home in honor of Mrs. Harry Pickett’s birthday. Guests assisted by Aileen Kaecin Clara Wolf and Annabhelle Ryan decorated the house for Christmas. Mrs. Pickett received a birthday gift from the hostess. a short business meeting followed with fourteen members present. An exchange of gifts around the Christmas tree occurred. president Mrs. Jolley and secretary Mrs. Pickett received appreciation gifts. The next meeting is set for January 26 at Mrs. Ryan’s West River street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Congregational Church
Guy Billingsley
Tattersall Court
Aileen Kaecin
Clara Wolf
Annabhelle Ryan
Jolley
Pickett
Ryan
West River Street
Holiday Guests From Garford and Canterfield Families
Holiday guests are listed as Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Garford of Eastern Heights Boulevard and Mrs. Mary Canterfield visiting the household. Also expected are Mr. and Mrs. R. C Ketler and two children of Findlay, Otto, to Mrs. Keller's parents on West Avenue. Mrs. Mary Dangerfield will host her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Terry of Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Garford
Eastern Heights Boulevard
Mary Canterfield
R. C Ketler
Findlay
Otto
Keller
R. ‘Holcombe
West Avenue
Mary Dangerfield
E. B. Terry
Detroit
Michigan
SONS OF UNION VETS MEET AND OTHER CHURCH EVENTS TONIGHT
Tonight’s calendar lists Sons of Union Veterans Lux ury meeting followed by a Christ make party at Marshall Chapter AL ALM. Dames of Malta meet Intermediate C FE of Church of Christ gathers at 6 30 for a green sniper and Christman party. Choir at United Presbyterian Church omits rehearsal. Church Night at Second Congregational Church with Christaux lesson by Dr A B Kemp. United Presbyterian Bible study covers Romans chapter 3 verse 21 onward. Townsend Club holds Christmas party and oyster supper at 7 at 136 Middle Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Union Veterans
Marshall Chapter
AL Alm
Dames of Maltu
Intermediate
C. FE
Church of Christ
Ureen
Christman
United Presbyterian Church
Second Congregational Church
Christeaux
A. BE. Kemp
United Presbyterian Bible Study
Townsend Club
Middle Ave
Boys Enjoy Christmas Party By Jefferson Junior High Students
A holiday party for members of the Edison Stamp Club and Ed Clark's Jug Band was hosted by R. Botamer on High Street. Dick Maurer Ted Dow Dell Bill Winston and Jack Winston received honors for games and gifts were exchanged under a Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mighteen
Edie Son Stamp Club
Ed Clark
Jug Band
R. Botamer
High Street
Cooth
Hearts
Dick Maurer
Ted Dowdell
Bill
Jack Winston
Mrs. Botamer
Witt
Jefferson Junior High
Edison
All Members Present Friendly Twelve Met At Mrs Folk Home
All members of the Friendly Twelve met at Mrs George Folk s Mid dle avenue home yesterday with everyone present. Eleven pedro games were played and scores tallied awarding first prize to Mrs Martha Wirth, second to Mrs Elizabeth Duckett, and consoled was Mrs C W Oakley. Folk hosted a luncheon and Christmas gifts were exchanged. A watch party is planned for December 31 at Mrs Oakley s 325 East River street home. The next regular meeting will be January 6 at Mrs Diedrich s 325 Cambridge street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Folk
Middle Avenue
Pedro
Martha Wirth
Elizabeth Duckett
C. W. Oakley
Fouumb
Diedrich
Cambridge Street
Daisy Troop Christmas Party At Church Gathering
Daisy Troop Dulay held a year end Christmas party at the Church of Christ with a candlelight investiture service, gifting ceremony for several girls, gift exchanges, tree lighting, and refreshments hosted by Barbara Woodruff and Marian Syke. The group staged shadowgraph plays, delivered a Christmas tree and basket to a needy family, and planned enrolling activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulay
Church of Christ
Lolly Shenman
Martin Sands
Mary Gallum
Esther Gibbons
Marie Castle
Cirle
Barbara Woodruff
Marian Syke
Richwine
Gates Home
Surprise party for Mrs McCaffery guests and prizes
A group of friends surprised Mrs Agnes McCaffery at her sister’s Kenyon Avenue home. Bingo and other games followed a luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs J Henderson and Miss Jessie Ellis. The guest of honor leaves for New York after a 16 month stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCaffery
Agnes McCaffery
George McCaffery
Kenyon Avenue
Bingo
J. Henderson
Jessie Ellis
Sistens
New York
New Jersey
Ihe
Licenses for Hall Han Cock Schabbing and MacGill
Four individuals receive licenses including Carlton F Hall a 24 year old Olmsted Falls teacher Zella A Han cock 20 of 209 Roosevelt Avenue Elyria Charles Schabbing 25 of Lorain and MacGill 21 of Elyria township. The note indicates additional Society content on page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton F. Hall
Olmsted Falls
Zella A. Hancock
Roosevelt Avenue
Elyria
Charles Schabbing
Lorain
Clerk
MacGill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woman's Club
Hazel Martin
Elizabeth Vandenberg
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Grand Rapids, Mich
Daughters of Veterans
Pevrene Kfucatbe
Carola
Pergon
Y. W
Elyria Y. W. C. A
Hazel Wilson
Blue Triangle Club
Thelma Page
Donna Chapman
Edna Bates
Shirley Altfeld
Queen of the Robes
Marian Lindbers
Dorothy Jenkins
Jane Davis
Mary Kaiser
Betty Thatcher
Helen Hoton
Josephine Mitchell
Mary Valerius
Maude Thompkins
Catharine Cullin
Pauline Christ
Betty Saltesz
Industrial League
Carrie Penora
Helen Saho
Mary Blair
Jenny Sepas
Gnes Kranyak
Gertrude Henke
Jay Harser
Ethel Nagy
Margaret Orris
Mary Valering
Rose Downs
Jeannette Buchholz
Catherine Skorke
Bernadine Obrinzer
Natalie Nock
LaVonne Seanzhi
Catherine Pfundt
Helen Harris
Geraldine Wilson
Myra Thompson
Viola Wilson
Middle Step Club
Agnes Blair
Margaret Herold
Helen Louise Zechman
Alice McCracken
Beverly Krespach
Frances Lugas
Joan Demetral
Theodore O'Dell
Patricia Lengel
John Sexton
Laura Oak Jey
John Ingersoll
Elaine Howe
Ruth Krieg
Gloria Abakire
Jesse Skinletz
Denison University
Granville
Ohio
New Orleans
Louisiana
Blue Key
Denison
Dawson Targert
Steubenville
Alice Khnech
Akron
McClellan
Ona Shumaker
321
Distant
Pennsylvania
Georgians Taft
Pasadena Avenue
Wanseon
Connie McClure
School of Journalism
Northwestern University
R. H. McClure
Charles Fell
Lois Ann
William
Pittsburgh
H. R. Redington
Mabel Eubanks
Jackson
Columbus
F. G. Payson
Arkansas City
Kansas
C. G. Buswell
Nancy Murphy
Sebring
Clark Maddock
Cleveland
Theodore Maddock
Clark Maddock, Jr
Ben Myers
University of Cincinnati
Archie Buswell
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Charles Pillivant
Mt. Clemens
Hannah Pillivant
Carrie McQueen
Grand Rapids
Lake View
Kelsey
Frank Ryan
Third Street
Harry Melon
John K. Nece
Youngstown
Blanche F. Vail
R. B. Struthers
Eastern Heights
Martha Glass
University of Hlinoig
Urbana
Melba Holmes
Urboua
C. A. Glass
Cornell Avenue
Harry Rosene
Cincinnati
Fort Dodge
Iowa
St. Paul
Minnesota
Omaha
Nebraska
Edward J. O'Donnell
Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Alabama
Monnday
Lulu Seward
Daughster
Betty
Devon Court Apartments
New York City
Harold Dangerfield
Pennaritania
Permanents Croquignole
Heights Beauty ‘Shop
E. River Street
Ruth Lyberger
Brookhouser
Y. W. Staff Service
Ruth
CARE
Careks
Broad Street
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