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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1954

Page

2

Style And Cards Benefit Dinner Planned By Elyria Club

Members of the Junior Women's Club of Elyria and the Elyria Woman's Club prepare for a benefit titled Style And Cards to be held at the American Legion Home on Wednesday February 24 at 8 p m with about 400 expected guests A style show by the Style Center features spring fashions and outfits for the carriage trade to be displayed by Tots and Toddlers Local merchants donate prizes for awards and a preview of upcoming community activities is noted by club leaders The organizing committee is chaired by Mrs Dominic Piazza and includes longtime parish volunteers with Rev Rudolph Praznik and Rev John Neary among guests The event funds a nursing scholarship and hospital pediatric ward improvements with tickets also sold by several committee members and a cana conference planned for young married couples later in March

Junior Women’s Club Elyria Woman’s Club, Inc American Legion St Mary's Women and Rosary Society J. F. Sparks Michael Guerin Richard Teasdale Marsh Guerin Peter Naughton Harold Robinson Robert Blair Legion of Mary Father Stejskal S. Mary’s Ohio Clarence Brown American Legion Home Nial Keech Ernest Curdle Peg Hogan Joeph Janowicz Keech Roy Pomnter Robert Minch Pilgrim Circle No. 2 Aaron ‘Downs Circle No. 2 Pilgrim Congregational Church Valentine Smout Pussy Willows Ray Harrington Harold Butler Irvin Wendell John McCelland George Swiers Ray Lillich

Valentines History Noted At Ninety-Five Club Meeting

Mrs Horan and Mrs Rorick led discussions on Valentines legends and origins. Ruth Webb Lee's History of Valentines traced handmade early pieces to Esther Howland in 1839. the session also touched Gilbert Islands travel by Arthur Grimble and Ruth Webb Lee’s interpretation for club diversion.

Lux Arthur Grimble Islands Harold Rorick Oberlin Inn L. D. Huffman England Gilbert Islands Pacific David Horan Ruth Webb Lee Horan Esther Howland Mr. Holsake College United States Vance Howe New York Flood Wheaton Col.umous Street

Local Personal News Highlights Two New births and moving notices

Bill Mynchenberg, son of Dr and Mrs George Mynchenberg, reports his Beatty Junior High team placed second in the Clark County tournament, two points behind. Mr and Mrs Dave Friedman plan a move to 3117 Winsford Ave Los Angeles 45, formerly Nettie Clowson of California. Rollo Greer and Jack Smith, sons of local families, join Kappa Sigma Pi at Hiram College as freshmen. Hartford couple announce a birth of an eight pound 12 ounce son. Rhinehart of 518 North Street reports a birth at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Colum bus Rhinehart and Joseph Duran welcome births yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Vernon Archer and wife announce a son born yesterday at 203 Longfellow Street.

Bill Mynchenberg George C. Mynchenberg Denison Avenue Beatty, QC Clark County Dave Friedman Winsford Avenue Los Angeles Cabf iFnedman Nettie Clowson David Clowson California Rollo Greer Peter Greer Roosevelt Avenue Jack Smith George Smith Columbia Avenue Kappa Sigma Pi Hiram College Thomas Mynchenberg Hartford Elyma Memorial Hospital Adalberto Casarez Avon Afr Cecil Bazley Furnace Street Elyria Memorial Hospital

Artcrafters Expand New Program And Meetings

Artcrafters plan expansion with joint memberships for couples, ongoing workshops, and future field expansion. Highlights include Valentine theme decor at Holly Hall, a March 9 book review tea, nominating committee setup for April board elections, and a trip to Karamu theater March 17. Also notes births at Elyria Memorial and a rummage sale at YWCA basement with stainless spoons and measuring sets.

The Lady of Arlington at Elyria Club February review

Mrs William Benninghoff led an Elyria Woman's Club review of The Lady of Arlington about Mary Custiss and Mary Lee wife of Robert E Lee. The talk traced Lee family moves from Arlington to Texas to West Point and Richmond.

Arlington William Benninghoff Elyria Woman’s Club, Inc Harnett Kane Robert E. Lee George Washington Mary Custiss Robert Edward Lee West Point Ft. Monroe

Rummage Sale at 1724 Lake Avenue Basement

Clothing and miscellaneous items offered at a rummage sale located in the basement of 1724 Lake Avenue. Phone contact 30-599 for details and hours.

Lake Avenue

Ushers Elect Dr. Willis As New President

Dr. Mark Willis was elected president of the Ushers Association of First Methodist Church at a meeting last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Ohlemacher on Columbia Avenue. Keith Brown became vice president, Ernest Kuhl secretary, and Ralph Johnston treasurer. Dr. James H. Siward opened with a prayer. Robert Ohlemacher spoke of Korea experiences with slides, including a Methodist Mission and Seminary image, and distributed items from the Senior High Youth Fellowship. Luncheon followed, served by the Ohlemachers and the Wellerts.

Mark Willis Ushers Association First Methodist Church Burton Ohlemacher Columbia Avenue Willis Keith Brown Ernest Kuhl Ralph Johnston James H. Siward Robert Ohlemacher Korea Ohlemacher Korrea Paul Wellert

Entertain Husbands At Elyria CMlD Conservation League Night

The Elyria Conservation League hosted its annual husbands night at the Y W C A with a seven o'clock buffet. The social committee oversaw the event and prizes went to Walter and Bertha Pickens Lewis George Charles Rudy Donald Yancer and Dorothy George's team. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18 at an announced location.

Elyria Cmld Conservation League Walter Bertha Pickens Lewis George Charles Rudy Donald Yancer Dorothy George

Carol Traxler Engaged to Thomas F. Katterheinrich

Mr and Mrs Frank Traxler announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Jeanne Traxler to Thomas F Katterheinrich son of Mr and Mrs Richard Jacobs of Wapakoneta Plans call for a June wedding Miss Traxler is a Elyma High school graduate and her fiancé a Blume High school graduate They both work at Excello Corporation in Lima

Frank Traxler Sixteenth Street Carol Jeanne Thomas F. Katterheinrich Richard Jacobs Wapakoneta Miss Traxler Elyma High School Blume High School Excello Corporation Lima

Nurses Elect New Officers at Elyria Lorain District Meet

New officers were chosen at Elyria Lorain County Nurses of District No. 4.O.S.N.A. meeting with 15 members at the Woman's Club. Elected chairman was Mrs. Clara Welber, vice chairman Mrs Mae Eaton, and secretary Mrs Else Smith. Betty Hogan demonstrated floral centerpieces. Luncheon served by hostesses Betty Anderson, Dorothy Rudolph and Isa Adams. Next meeting set for March 17.

Elyna Lorain County O.S.N.A Woman's Club Clara Welber Mae Eaton Else Smith Betty Hogan Betty Anderson Dorothy Rudolph Isa Adams Woman’s Club

Y-Niners Host Husbands for Square Dance Night

Members of Y-Niners entertained their husbands with a square dance led by Robert Luecker at Holly Hall to celebrate George Washington's birthday. Refreshments were set, hostesses included Mesdames Roeselmann Kaatz Nagy Malham Brassey Neal, a devotions moment was given, and Mrs. Floyd Miller received a birthday gift. A March 18 card party and style show at Holly Hall featuring Fay Company fashions was announced.

Robert Luecker Holly Hall George Washington Norman Roeselmann Herbert Kaatz John Nagy Ernest Malham Charles Brassee J Wilbert Neal Brasee Floyd Miller Holly Hail Fay Company

Library committee meeting notes in Elyria and Mooseheart

Women Of The Moose Senior Regent Sandy Swanson reviewed the books presented to the Elyria Public Library and the library at Mooseheart TL when Library Committee members met at chairman Rose Lubitsky's Oak Street home. Sally Johnson won best report for My Favorite Book and prizes went to Florence Hintz and Lorraine Wonder. The hostess served a salad course to guests at the end.

Sandy Swanson Elyria Public Library Mooseheart Rose Lubitsky Oak Street Sally Johnson Florence Hintz Lorraine Wonder

Educator Dr. Shaw To Speak At Elyria Club Meet

Kent State University educator Dr. Roger M. Shaw will address the Social Progress Department of Elyria Woman's Club Inc. on “When The Main Bout Comes” at 8:30 p.m. in Fourth Street club rooms. Shaw, who joined Kent State in 1949 after wartime service in Bavaria, has taught in Illinois and Indiana and served on education faculties at multiple universities. He holds a PhD from Indiana University and is executive secretary of the Northeastern Ohio School Boards Association.

Roger M. Shaw Kent State University Social Progress Department Elyria Woman’s Club, Inc Fourth Street Shaw Kent State Bavaria University of Munich Technical College of Munich Germany Ilinois Indiana San Diego State College Oberlin College Purdue University Indiana University University of Illinois Ohio Associaton

Churchwomen At Work and Study Pilgrim Circle No. 2

Nineteen members and two guests including Rev and Mrs Downs attended Circle No 2 of Pilgrim Congregational Church. Meetings featured spring decor and treats. New members welcomed and plans made for Lent services and April activities.

Pilgrim Congregational Party For New Minister Family Night

Members of Pilgrim Congregational Church will meet their new minister and wife Rev Aaron Downs and his wife this Saturday for a Family Night. A tureen dinner starts at 6 30 p m followed by a program of home talent.

Pilgrim Congregational Church Aaron Downs

Honor Bride To Be Marilyn Moser to Marry Gene Carstensen

Miss Marilyn Moser, soon to wed Gene Carstensen on February 27 at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Milan Bendik on Harrison Street. Co hosts Lois Horwedel and Gloria Mitchieff led eleven guests in games with prizes for Isabelle Gugino and Horwedel. A corsage of red and white carnations and many gifts complemented valentine themed refreshments. Western Automatic Made and Screw Company coworkers later hosted a dinner in her honor.

Marilyn Moser Gene Carstensen St. Peter Evangelial and Reformed Church Amherst Milan Bendik Harrison Street Lois Horwedel Gloria Mitchieff Isabelle Gugino Horwedel

Hospital Auxiliary Board Meeting Set for Monday

The Executive Board of the Women’s Auxiliary of Elyria Memorial Hospital will meet at 10 30 a m Monday February 22 in the sewing room to discuss pending matters and plan upcoming activities for the hospital community.

Hospital Auxiliary Board Women’s Auxiliary of Elyria Memoria’Hospital

Home goods sale by Mrs Phillips at West Ave address

A sale of furniture and household items will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday February 20 by Mrs. C. W. Phillips of 412 West Ave. The sale offers assorted furnishings to the public.

C. W. Phillips West Ave

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