March of Dimes Campaign Seeks Record Regional Support
Elyria's 1953 March of Dimes drive reports over 148 million dollars invested in patient care since 1938 and more than 230 000 individuals aided. President Joseph Cirigliano notes bulbar polio remains a concern as adult patients rise and chapter finances falter, prompting a county drive to sustain national research and professional education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cirigliano
Elyria
Cinigliano
WR. Cirigleano
Rcure
Curigiano
Casa Advances
National Foundation
Rochester Miss Hall Speaks at Church Night
Ada Hall of Sullivan returned from Korea to speak at the Rochester Methodist church family night on January 14. Dinner guest of Mr and Mrs W K Meloy, she spoke after a meal with other guests including Mrs Clarke Markel and Bruce Markel on leave from Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ada Hall
Sullivan
Korea
Methodist Church
Miss Hall
W. K. Meloy
Harry Rowland Sr
San Francisco
Calif
Rowland
Bruce Markel
Nova
Japan
Clarke Markel
Melvin Barber
William King
New London
William Murray Jr
Jennie Beards- Hex
Flannigan
Garden Circle
Olive Meloy
Goldie Doggett
Amanda Gill
Lakewood
800000 Jews Victims In New Soviet Purge Report
Local notes recount a sensational headline about 800000 Jews affected by a Soviet purge. The item blends community news with a long list of social visits, family gatherings, club meetings, and upcoming events in Lorain with mentions of nearby towns and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
West Ridge Grange installs officers in ceremony
West Ridge Grange held an installation with Merie Penfound as installing officer and Albert Penfound as marshal. Officers installed include Watson Beal master Frank E. Gred overseer Laura Fish lecturer Frederick Eppley steward Cyril Reinders assistant steward Edna Drusendahl chaplain Sherman Mason treasurer Millicent Gulin secretary George Guigin gatekeeper Ethel Reinders Ceres Stella Runnais Flora Mary Shook Pomona Minnie Lauer Milton Lamoreaux and Sherman Mason as business manager. George Guigin named youth chairman. Dairymen's dinner announced for February 9 and refreshments followed the close of the meeting. Alta Murray visited Sherman Mason's home over the weekend. her father Gordon Murray un-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Beal
Frank E.gred
Laura Fish
Frederick Eppley
Cyril Reinders
Edna Drusendahl
Sherman Mason
Millicent Gulin
George Guigin
Ethel Reinders
Ceres
Stella Runnais
Mary Shook
Pomona
Minnie Lauer
Milton Lamoreaux
Ripton Church Officers Elected At Fellowship Dinner
Forty attendees at the Repton Community Church annual fellowship dinner heard reports of the year read and approved. The Rev Ralon Leara led the service and officers included deacons Calkin Davidsen and Durwood Witaris and superintendents Mrs Donald Davidson and Mrs Calvin Davidson. The church announces midweek activities and a January 25 meeting at Mrs Homer Edwards home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripton
Repton
Ralon Leara d
Calvin Davidson
Calkin Davidsen
Durwood Witaris
Gracemesses
Harlan Senranom
Hoort Hui- Taldie
Davidsem
Liord Ac Neon
Emiettaoc
Mirs Homer Edwards
Church Street
Mirs Ee Anor Cavn
Virsa Mauer
Ridgeville Garden Club installs new officers at lunch
Mrs. C. 5 Winter is installed as president of the Ridgeville Garden Club at the annual luncheon held at Wishbone Wednesday. Twenty nine members and three guests attend with officers Mrs Hugh Amidon vice president and Mrs Robert Haehl recording secretary. The club plans tree planting with Gov Frank Lausche and promotes junior garden club work and school books for fifth and sixth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ridgeville
C. 5. Winter
Ridgeville Garden Club
J. Spirek
Winter
Hugh Amidon
Robert Haehl
Fred Marksham
Ed Lange
Gov. i
Lauche
Austin
L. Treadwell
Florida
Mae Markham
Fred Markham
Notable Social Visits and Health Update for Local Residents
Derwent underwent operative treatment at Cleveland Clinic and is now convalescing. Harry Lauer and wife hosted dinner at Elyria home. Harlan Shepard and Charles Garfield households shared gatherings with Carroll Shepard of LaPorte. Drusendahl visited Louis Bettcher home. Penfourd and Joan visited Moehle and Roesemann families. Roger Richards spent weekend in Lakewood and Cleveland. Theodore Johnson hosted Richard Johnson and Richard Jr of Columbus with Cole and children joining for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Clinic
Harry Lauer
Harry Lauer Jr
Elyria
Harlan Shepard
Charles Garfield
Carroll Shepard
LaPorte
H. Drusendahl
Louis Bettcher
Carl Penfourd
Joan
Albert Moehle
Norman Roesemann
Roger Richards
Lakewood
Cleveland
Theodore Johnson
Richard Johnson
Richard Jr
Columbus
Cole
Kipton
Old Glory Grange Meets With Egg Theme and Talks
Old Glory Grange session in Lagrange under new officers featured an egg centered program for National Egg Month. Mrs Ellen Smith spoke on eggs and food value as members shared five recipes each. Guests Merle Penfound and Mrs Penfound of Carlisle Grange attended and spoke briefly. Reports were given by Lena Klasek Marie Schmitz George Ebeiing and Dessa Ramsey who recently earned the sixth degree at the State Convention in Cleveland. Clement Reinders and Mrs Pearl Yeates attended a Texas turkey convention and shared highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Schmitz
George Ebeiing
Dessa Ramsey
Cleveland
Clement Reinders
Texas
Pearl Yeates
Historical Ohio facts shared by Albert Wilcox master
Albert Wilcox master outlined a year of historical facts with each meeting featuring an officer or member. A pot luck supper followed the session. The next meeting will include Mr and Mrs George Ebeling sharing notes from Warm Springs Georgia where their daughter is a patient and speaks on foundation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wilcox
Ohio
George Eb‘eling
Warm Springs
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March of Dimes
Tre Fond
Wll
Sanitone
Peipe
Crystal
Cleveland St
Broad St
Gun Club
Rochester Rod and Gun Club
Lawrence Hardy
Ralph Tasser
Wooster
Carl Bradfords
Wilbur Ward
Jessne
Gariss Wardome
Oleana
Mildred Rowland
Certee Socety
Grean No
Tess
Carus Tucner
Sveipy
Sumaay
Carlos Sisner
Linda Mourten
Reeas
Rita
Jack Boss
Janes Carmen
Lorain
Merritt Parker
Joe Papkins
Huntington
Lester Wolfe
Marion
Lester Keteman
Corbett Painter
Harold Ringler
Reta Richards
Betty Ringler
Arlene Ringler
Joyce Potts
Marla Ringler
Ira Rickett
Mabel Hipp
Rickett
Glen Waldorf
Bianch "Waldorf
South Bend
Ind
Homemakers Club
Maude Sprinkle
Lena Mitchell
Mabel Barnes
Mirs Ruth Mittchell
Bush of
Wellington
Mitchell
Bertha Laundon
C. H. Scott
Roundup
Mont
S. E. Jeuse
W. D. Davidson
Frances
June
John Voushka
Arlington
Elmer Gainok
Fort Knox. Ky
Gainok
Frank Davidson
Camden
West Ridge
Arlisle Grange
Merie Penfound
Albert Penfound
Marshall
Elsie Babcock
Nellie Strickier
Alta Murray
Sherman Masson
Gordon Murray
Western Reserve Inc
Bell
Nyo
Anders Thomas Yourser
Arcanum
Bologna
Ebert
Broad Street
W. Mitchell
Arthur Hill
Sterling Mills
Clarence Albers
Annette Otto
Alcoholics Anonymous
P. O. Box
Old Glory Grange
Athlee
Zemo
Veal
Fisher
Fisher's Own
del Monte
Tbs
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