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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1965
Page
5
Newcomers to Elyria include families from four states who settled in Gia Avenue area. Dr and Mrs Kenneth O Connor lead the group, with three children Hilly age six and a first grader. Reading and sports are among hobbies cited by the newcomers.
The American Legion Auxiliary unit 12 met Tuesday at the post home. Rehabilitation chairman Mrs Earl Slonecker announced a February 24 birthday party at Brecksville Veterans Hospital and a February 25 party at Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Home. Other plans included flag-raising on February 12 and 22, a St Marys round table, and a Costa Rica essay contest for Juniors who will dress dolls for a country-themed contest.
Mu Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Penny Gilgenbachs home with Laura Camp as hostess. Mary Ann Novak, Ann Schoebachler and Barbara Nieske named to nominating committee. Gift boxes prepared for Lorain County Home women. A stork shower honored Laura Camp. White elephant sale conducted with Barbara Yarish auctioneering and Shirley Ferancy assisting. Meeting scheduled at Lorain County Home at 9 pm on Feb 23 then adjourn to Shirley Ferancy’s home.
Ms Sharon Lynn Murphy of Columbus is engaged to David William Garrett, son of Mrs. C. A. Garrett and the late Cecil Garrett. The couple, both graduate students at Indiana University, plan a June 12 wedding at Broad Street Christian Church in Columbus. Sharon is a Ohio State alumna and Mortar Board member. David is a 1960 Elyria High School graduate and DePauw University alumnus.
Eastgate and Oakwood PTAs held Founders Day activities featuring a skit on Founder's Day dedication. Mrs. John Powell and Mrs. Charles Currier participated. a plaque with PTA presidents’ names was unveiled for the gym. Founders Day banquet at Elyria High School is set for Feb 23.
Catholic Daughters of America met in St. Paul Hall with reports on disaster aid and fund rebuilding for the Northwestern United States after recent floods and Alaska quake. Plans include March initiation for Court Ashland and Court Lakewood, Starlighters from Elyria High School performed, next meeting March 8 with a tureen dinner and a two act play by dramatics chairman Mrs Smyth.
The article traces St. Valentine’s Day origins to Roman festival Lupercalia and notes regional customs across England Denmark Italy Sicily and other areas. It covers gifting lotteries and early Valentine literature, plus the mid 19th century rise of ornate cards and modern exchanges in the US and Canada.
The troop met after 8:15 mass with officer elections for the month led by Susan Guastella as president and Darlene Holt wiek as vice president. They rolled bandages for the Medical Mission and prepared bookmarks from Christmas cards while plans for a mother daughter event on February 21 and a march meeting on March 2 were discussed.
St Mary unit outlined plans for a June luncheon titled Luncheon is Served in St Mary cafeteria. Two delegates, Mrs Willard Ryan and Marion Cullen, will attend the Diocesan Council luncheon at McGarvey's Party House. Awards were won by Mrs Charles Henry and Mrs Frank Ryan. Hattie Graber chaired with Frances West as co-chair. Next meeting is March 9 with Josephine Kubuske as social chair and Wren Burrer assisting.
Church Women at work report highlights devotions and education topics at St John Ladies Guild meeting. Belem Brazil slides shared by the Goehrings on missions near the Amazon River. Circle 2 of St Paul United Church of Christ meets. First Baptist Women’s Missionary Society dinner and future events noted. St Jude Altar and Rosary Society reports new members and March smorgasbord details. Bishop Issenmann reception announced for Feb 21.
The Elyria Assembly 13 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls met at the Masonic Temple. Rainbow Girls installation will be Saturday at 8 pm at the Masonic Temple with practice tonight at 6 pm. Miss Malterer and Hazel Finkle received roses during the rose ceremony.
State College Pa specialists at Pennsylvania State University urge gentle brushing of heavy snow from shrubs with a broom to prevent damage. If branches are split or broken, remove them with a sharp pruning knife and consider building a windbreak to reduce future snow impact.
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