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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1950
Page
4
Elyria’s Day Hardware and Music Store, founded in 1896, offers a large February sale on over seventy five thousand dollars of stock. War era warehoused items include broken lots and showroom samples at under cost, with discounts up to 59 percent on glassware gifts and many appliances. Prompt action urged as quantities are limited through February.
Avon Lake P T A will honor founders of the National Parent Teacher Association when the group meets at the high school auditorium at 8 p m Tuesday February 15 Mrs Albert Walker will give a brief history of the national association and the local unit The Avon Lake ensemble will perform with Gustave Fessenmayer director and William Mayer of a Cleveland radio station master of ceremonies Miss Gloria Jean Boh will sing Several grades will receive stamp prizes in a contest won by Miss Grube Mrs Lacey Mrs Bearly and Mrs Mertz The baked goods sale proceeds benefit the class and a birthday cake will be baked by Mrs C A Allison The stamp sales netted 375 Recent paper collection brought in 12 36 A study group will meet February 18 at 1 30 p m in the Lutheran church speaker Miss Lillian Aitken former PE teacher and Red Cross recreation director.
A playful puzzle description invites readers to cut out nine jig-saw pieces from the paper and assemble them to form a Valentine image. After arranging, readers are urged to paste the pieces onto cardboard and color them for a finished craft.
Lorain Glass Co on Fourth Street East of Middle Avenue can tackle any glazing task from small basement windows to full glass fronts for stores. Managed by Steve Jarzemba, the firm also performs storm sash replacements, auto safety glass, glass tops, mirrors cut to exact sizes, resilvering, and sells paints and varnishes for interior and exterior use.
The Avon Lake P.T.A. reports 580 members, the largest in Lorain and the association's history. Membership renewals end March 19 and both spouses must be members to attend the May banquet. Mrs. Frank Simpson chairs the membership committee and notices an upcoming personality auction at the March meeting needing items via Mrs. James Dalgleish. Committees appointed include Maurice Babcock Norbert Kuentzel and Mrs. Duane Sissons to represent the P.T.A. on the citizens committee on school bonds.
Sandy Black, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J Hallee, spends winter here and attends school. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Buck vacation by motor and will visit Florida and Texas. Mrs Ed Wilford has returned after visiting her son and wife Mr and Mrs E Johnson of Muncie Pa. Mrs James Sayers cared for her ill father A A Daniel of Eaton last week. Constance Crombie returned from Elyria Memorial Hospital. Mrs F Lyndes is said to be gaining at Elyria Hospital. Her daughter Mrs Schmees returned to New York by plane Sunday. A D Nye, wintering in Ft Myers Fla, reports a 240 mile trip around Lake Okeechobee to visit Clewiston.
Mrs Harvey Blanck assists in caring for Mrs Julia Blanck of Fairview who has been unwell. The Women's Society plans a February 17 dinner meeting at the church and is conducting a membership drive. Mr and Mrs A W Palmer recall Rev and Mrs Leroy Wright’s Belden and Grafton visit. Wright earlier served as a Berea College student minister.
Economy Shoe on East revenue opposite the post office markets Ball Band footwear and other rubber goods. John Demirjian, owner since 1917, highlights long service, quality, and low prices through a low overhead store with repairs, Health Spot shoes, and a full line of boots and rubbers for men and boys. A plaque in the window honors 25 years of Ball Band dealership, though the count exceeds that figure.
North Ridgeville young adults gathered in church parlors for a social evening. Harold Carpenter screened several films including Life With Baby while refreshments were served by Mrs. Richard Green and Mrs. Howard Brooks. All area youth were invited to attend.
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