Akron Engaged to Wed Steven Gorbics
Miss Nancy Leah Eshmeyer of Akron is engaged to Steven George Gorbics, son of Mr and Mrs George Gorbics of West River street. The bride elect is a Ellet High School and Heidelberg College graduate majoring in psychology. Gorbics, a Heidelberg College graduate, attends Iowa State University for a masters in physics with an assistantship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Leah Eshmeyer
Akron
Steven Gorbics
R. E. Eshmeyer
Robindale Avenue
Steven George Gorbics
George Gorbics
West
River Street
Ellet High School
Akron University
Heidelberg College
Mr. Gorbics
Elyria High School
Iowa State Univers'ty
Close To Home desk drama and a $10 relic
A columnist quips about Fitzhust women and a tug of war over an old desk. Mrs F eyes a junk Inman trade while the narrator defends the chair like a cherished Chippendale relic. A fund of memories and a rummage sale are teased as the fight ends with a threat to replace the desk only if the drawers are emptied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. F
Household Hint for washable petticoats and trims
When shopping for an important dress accessory, choose a washable petticoat to avoid luxury costs. Look for easily washed trims like permanently pleated rasies to save ironing time. A fabric needing no ironing is even better for busy households.
Bolivia Reports Sharp Rise in Federal Expenditures
La Paz records show federal spending expanding significantly. Officials cite higher defense costs and social programs as driving factors. Analysts warn of budget strain if revenue collections do not keep pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
la Paz
Parent Education Drives Elyria PTA Programs as Goal
Elyria mothers and PTA members formed a parent education program with bi monthly meetings to learn methods for family living and to mail questions to each PTA family. A film Preface to A Life highlights a child’s critical years, with 35 children among attendees. The group meets February 17 at the YMCA from 1 15 to 3 pm with plans to use the lecture question method and police input on the annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent - Teacher Association
PTA
IYMCA
F. Orlo Standen
Elyria Council of
James E. Boggs
Elyria Pta Council
William Gillies
Churchwomen Report and Events For St Francis Mission Circle No 2
Members heard a Fulton Sheen life review by Mrs Boyce Goldcamp at St Francis Navier Mission Circle No 2 meeting. Mrs Ed Noonan led prayer and business session. Described a Santa Rosa Missions note from Sister Mary Theresa and upcoming social with Mr Durkin of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Sheen
Boyce Goldcamp
St. Francis Navier Mision Circle No
Roy Daly
Cambridge
Ed Noonan
Isession
John ‘Lydon
Mary Theresa
Santa Rosa Missions
British ‘Guiana
Elyria
United States
Countuy
Study Club Council
Durkin
Cleveland
Roy E. Keck
Cornell Avenue
New Officers Preside at Richard Allen Woman’s Relief Corps Meeting
The Richard Allen Women’s Relief Corps met yesterday at noon with Jeanette Arnold presiding. Maude Jackson assisted as hostess. ten members attended plus two guests Katherine Griggs and Sara Boyd. Mary Miller led the chaplain service reading The Country Parson and The Better Gifts, concluding with a prayer. Florence Holcomb displayed the founding year book from 1928. Rummage sale items clothing and misc at 140 Hamilton St running Thursday to Saturday 9 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Allen Women’s Relief Corps
Jeanette Arnold
Maude Jackson
Katherine Griggs
Sara Boyd
Mary Miller
Russell Hoy
Florence Holcomb
Lydia Squires
Stella Kreps
Ida Sher
St Clair Rebekah Lodge Presents Skit and Meeting Highlights
After the St Clair Rebekah Lodge meeting at IOOF hall Harold Olmstead Clifton Wheeler and several members presented the skit Whose Money. Community singing colored slides of the installation were shown. Refreshments followed with Valentine decor. New officers presided including Jeanette Arnold president Nellie Jones vice president Mary Miller chaplain Coririne Boyd secretary Maude Jackson treasurer Claire Wendell reporter Florence Holscomb Stella Kreps Bertha Boothroyd executive committee. Della Krebs Neva Rankin to host March 3 at Mrs Krebs Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Harold Olmstead
Clifford Wheeler
Gerald Six
Hilda Choate
Isaac Beattie
H. Neff
Florida
Jeanette Arnold
Nellie Jones
Mary Miller
Coririne Boyd
Maude ‘Jackson
Claire Wendell
Florence Holscomb
Stella Kreps
Bertha ‘Boothroyd
Holcomb
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Della Krebs
Neva Rankin
Mrs.Krebs
Chestnut Street
A Cappella Choir Entertains With Varied Program
Elyma High School a cappella choir performed at First Congregational Church with Bach and Brahms selections, a tenor solo, barbershop group, and folk songs led by J Martin Beck. Marie Murphy accompanied, and the evening closed with The Lord Bless You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Martin Beck
Elyma High School
Elyma Musical Art Society
First Congregational Church
Bach
Brahms
Fitchard Palmer
Phyllis Eldridge
Dale Neuman
Dennis Kochis
Dean Rummery
Don Phillips
The Hour's Here to Place Classified Ad
An invitation to call 4751 to place a classified advertisement. The appeal emphasizes immediacy and convenience for readers ready to publish notices or items for sale. The tone mimics a local newspaper promotion encouraging quick action.
Auction Proceeds Aid Polio Fund At Club Sale
Mrs Cyril James and Mrs Robert McWilliams led a white elephant sale at Newcomer’s Club last evening in Holly Hall drawing about 75 members and guests. Proceeds supported the March of Dimes while providing entertainment. Four new members were welcomed and a Valentine centerpiece prize went to Mrs Robert Stimpert. A dessert box social followed with refreshments. social committee members were Mrs Clifford Sherran Mrs William Cheval Mrs Thomas Greenhaw and Mrs Del Arrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril James
Robert McWilliams
Newcomer’s Club
Holly Hall
Mesdames
Robert McDonald
Harold Wenzel
Horace Clapp
Charles Snyder
Robert Stimper
Nurses Donate To Polio Drive
Nurses Alumnae of M. B. Johnson School of Nursing at Elyria Memorial Hospital met in the Nurses Home Assembly Room. Two percent of members contributed to the March of Dimes and the executive board's recommendations were discussed. A vote on the recommendations is set for March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Johnson School of Nursing
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Maggie Mason
David Renwick
Dolly Brown
Agnes Houghtaling
Rosella Messaros
Betty Thome
Ladies Auxiliary Eagles Meet Plans Card Party
Two applications for membership were considered at last evening’s meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Eagles in the Eagles hall. Plans for a card party to be held March 1 at 8 p.m. in the club hall were made with Mrs. Arma Kreps named chairman. Special awards were won by Inez Sties Alice Smith and Ethel Boyd. After the business session a birthday and Valentine party was enjoyed with valentes exchanged gifts and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Arma Kreps
Inez Sties
Alice Smith
Ethel Boyd
Valentes
Doctrine and Ritual Talk At St Andrew's Luncheon
Churchwomen at St Andrew's discussed Episcopal doctrine and ritual practices during a luncheon after Holy Communion. Rev. Arthur Kenyon and Rev. G Russel Hargate answered questions on baptism marriage burial terms priest pastor rector and reverend. The meeting featured memorial gifts for the chapel and baptismal font and noted World Affairs discussions led by Mrs Clif ford Cowin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kenyon
G. Russel Hargate
St. Andrew’s
H. F. Norris
Charlotte Eady
Estelle Newell Elected President At Eastern Star Meeting
Estelle Newell was elected president of the Past Matrons and Patrons of the Order of the Eastern Star at last evening’s annual dinner in the Masonic Temple. Elton Becker became vice president and May Dramm secretary treasurer. The event featured Valentine decor, crowning of King and Queen of Hearts, and readings by Mrs. Newell and Mrs. Calkins with organ music by Dr. Bevard. District Day was announced for Elyria on February 6, and numerous couples attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Newell
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Elton Becker
May Dramm
Itive
Katherine McDonald
Mayme Tite
Jim Hewitt
Lisbeth Calkins
Daisy Standen
Florence Baus
Gertrude Berndt
Dana Fox
Max Calkins
Emaia Barrer
Harold Dicken
Estele Newell
Cliff Newell
Elon Becker
Clarence Staulden
Newell
Calkins
Ralph Bevard
Elyria
James Hewitt
Ira
Harrison
Bernice Kunkle
Manhattan Lengel
Hear Program On Early American Furniture
The February meeting of Elyria Xi Beta Omega chapter Beta Sigma Phi was held at Mrs. Mary Ellen Flowers home. Nine members opened with ritual. business included a Local March of Dimes drive contribution and the state convention at Dayton June 4 5 and 6. Members planned a Valentine dance and decorating duties. next meeting features a Valentine party at Mrs. Peg Willards home with Mrs. Betty Gratz as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Xi Beta Omega
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Mary Ellen Flowers
Roosevelt Avenue
Elma Gard
Teddy Fox
Biltmore
Dayton
Spring Valley Country Club
Gard
Sue Simon
Ways and Means
Beverly Denman
Peg Willard
Washington Boulevard
Betty Gratz
Party plans by Leona Gardner and drill team members
Leona Gardner and the drill team arranged the party. Auxiliary members are reminded of a social tea at Mrs. Gardner's home on February 11 at 2 p.m. An officers meeting is set for February 15 at 8 p.m. The next auxiliary meeting is February 17 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Gardner
Illustrated Talk On Britain To Be Society Program
George Metcalf will speak before the Lorain County Historical Society next Monday evening at eight in the Wick Room of the First Congregational Church. His illustrated talk titled Pictures of an English Historical Pilgrimage uses slides from his Britain trip with a running commentary on sites and impressions of present day England. Membership is open to county residents and may be obtained from the society officers. upcoming events include a Fletcher talk at the March meeting, a June Wakefield Museum pilgrimage, and the April annual dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Metcalf
Lorain
Isles
England
The
Historical Society
James Thomas
Metcalf
Curtis Haines
Robert S. Fletcher
Oberlin College
Elyria
Wakefield Museum
Vermilion
Martha Keech Schedules Five Stories at Library
Miss Martha Keech will tell five stories tomorrow at 4 p m in the Longfellow Room of Elyria Public Library. The tales are Journey Cake Ho Petunia Takes A Trip The Snowman Lunch Red Head and The Brave Little Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Keech
Longfellow
Elyria Public Library
Petunia
Red Head
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