Christmas Stories Light Up Elyria Library for Kids
In the Longfellow Room Miss Mary Jensen guided fifty two children aged two to twelve through festive readings “Christmas In a Used Car Lot” and “The Little Puppy Who Wanted a Boy For Christmas.” The event featured songs led by Miss Jensen, a Santa display, and film and story presentations that fostered holiday cheer.
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Ryes
Mary Jensen
Elyria Library
Longfellow
Santa Claus
Jane Davis
Pabric Covered Zippers Benefit Baby Clothing
A fabric covered zipper design aims to protect babies from skin irritation. The feature emphasizes softness and reduced risk of scratching or pinching the tender skin during wear.
Legion Auxiliary Attends Annual Christmas Party
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party at the Legion Home with George Day reading the Christmas Story. The Legion quartet performed, a musical chairs game sparked a gift exchange, and group photos were taken. Ruth Barnes organized the evening. hostesses included Elizabeth Mischka, Katherine Mischka, Lena Meinke, and others. Mrs Hayden Evans shared thank you letters from an adopted boy at Xenia Home and two families helped during the season.
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George Day
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Legion Quartet
Ruth Barnes
Elizabeth Mischka
Katherine Mischka
Lena Meinke
Ruth Meinke
Marvelle Meyers
Anna Bailey
Isabelle Popp
Martha Guthmann
Esther Guthrie
Lena Taber
Hayden Evans
Xenia
Spirit of Christmas in Elyria recalls 1912 and 1942 times
Readings from Elyria’s Christmas of 1912 and 1942 recount hospital parties at Gates Hospital and Center for Sightless, gifts for children, and cards for mothers. Members’ duties, luncheon plans, and prize awards feature, along with memories of fashion, church programs, and wartime gifts in 1942.
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Gates
Elyria Memorial
Have Holiday Party The Pilgrim Group Of Pioneer Girls
The Pilgrim Group of Pioneer Girls opened with Silent Night at a Christmas pal and gal party. A prayer and a welcome were extended to pals and guests. Each gal received a corsage from her pal as the program featured recitations, piano solos, a duet and a violin solo. Thirty three attendees joined in carols, with refreshments served. Attendees included 13 girls 11 pals three committee members two guides and four visitors. The group plans a follow up meeting Saturday at 2 pm at 284 Washington Avenue.
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Pal
Gal
Pioneer Girls
Washington Avenue
Christmas Sale by the Blind at Center for Sightless
A Christmas sale of products made by the blind is held at Center for Sightless 330 Third Street Elyria. Items include knitted and crocheted goods towels dish cloths leather goods ironing board covers pads brooms whisk brooms toy brooms and more. Your patronage will be appreciated.
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Center For Sightless
Third Street
Elyria
Christmas Dinner Brings Caroling at Graystone Club
Dine At Graystone Catholic Study Club Seven held a Christmas dinner at the Graystone Hotel then visited Mrs Peter Naughton’s West avenue home for a social evening. Gifts exchanged and carols sung as Miss Edith Shearer led devotions and music at the YWCA program.
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Catholic Study Club
St Teresa of the Little Flower Chapter
Graystone
Peter Naughton
West Avenue
Naughton
William Young
Intercultural Committee
YWCA
Edith Shearer
Robert Davies
Robert Jackson
Nell Mantle
Jflame Bakery Offers Holiday Cakes and Fast Delivery
Itinerant bakery Jflame announces immediate service for cakes pies breads with early holiday orders advised. Telene West at 99 112. Local ad notes home delivery and quick turnaround for festive treats.
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Itelene West
Christmas and New Year Wishes From The Women's Page
The Women's Page greets readers with holiday cheer and thanks for a year of happy events, pleasant meetings, and worthwhile projects. Editors and reporters wish a merry Christmas and a New Year filled with every good thing.
Christmas fashions and holiday programs in 1912 Elyria area
A description of 1912 holiday style notes busts on oak stands, white watch fobs, Medici collars, and Merry Widow hats. It mentions Christmas gifts of furs, the Elyria Theatre play One Day starring Miss Cecil Spooner, and church and school programs. Knight Templars visit Oberlin children’s home and baskets are collected for less fortunate families.
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Old Bethlehem
Myilady
Pola Negr
Cecil Spooner
Elyria Theatre
Knight Templars
Oberlin
No 663 Plans St John Evangelist Day Service
No 663 will attend services at the First Congregational Church to commemorate St John the Evangelist Day. The group will assemble in the lodge room at 7 p.m. on Monday evening December 29 and lunch will be served after the meeting.
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First Congregational Church
Local Licenses Granted To Four Ohio Residents
Ernest Brazeau Jr of Toledo licensed as an electrician. Shirley Perkins of Oberlin at 93 East Lorain Street licensed. Michael Wesley of Cleveland licensed as a cook. Myrtle Benson of Lorain granted license.
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Ernest Brazeau, Jr
Toledo
Electrician
Shirley Perkins
Lorain St
Oberlin
Michael Wesley
Cleveland
Cook
Myrtle Benson
Lorain
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Legion Auxiliary
Thelma Finlay
Gates Hospital
Sunshine
Iva Wolf
Verdie Davis
Charter
Ha’tie Hasman
Auxiliary
Cora Terrell
Georgia Marks
Mary Harper
Ias
America
Elyria Commissary
Kiwanis Club
Chronicle-Telegram
Husband
Madras
Merry Christmas
Lillian
Lillian and
Aaron Small
Court ST
Dial 3168
Geody
Clarence H. Albers Garden
Landscape Architect
Professional Landscape Service
Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville
Ohio
Jes
Alma
Barbara
Clip ‘N Curl Beauty Shop
Lodi
Schwind
Picture Store
W. 2Nd St
Molly Forbes
M. H. Forbes
980
Gulf
Read
Salvation Army
Molly
Gloria Roka
Penny Enyeart
Patty Bodman
Barbara Mann
Ruth Martman
Carol Norris
Margaret Lautenschleger
St. John's Day
Elyria Commandery No. 60
King Solomon Lodge No 56
Frank S Harmon
Shoe Service
Clark ST
DIAL
Yesteryear
Hapyay Kirkline
Middle Av
Secialty Shop
Broad
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