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The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

19 Jun 1954

Page 7

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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1954

Page

7

Beginnings Of YWCA Here Portrayed In Song And Dance

A 1913 Elyria event depicted the YWCA charter history through a musical comedy at Holly Hall. Katharine Garford Thomas led the effort to secure a residence and form the local YWCA, with open house drawing over 1,000 attendees. The production featured Mrs. Thomas as Mrs. Thomas, Rev. Curtis and Katharine Garford Thomas among organizers, and a Y Teen chorus.

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YWCA Eigma Ywca Holly Hall J.B. ‘Thomas Katharine Garford ‘Thomas Esti Ywo Impo Ceeneee Noes Tot Elgina Garis Hau Dentaal Ehjage Lillian Sears George Stevens Harry Hurst William Cummings Florence Heldmyer Hannaford Florence: Hoeldmyer Stacey Miller France Katharine Miller West Ave Cleveland Ann Stevens Miller Elizabeth Stevens Stacey J. B. Thomas John Halpin Elyria Fred Lohnes Thomas Thomas Curtis A. L. Garford Phalph Kirby de la Pena Andre Meyer Arthur Jones Orignal Mesdames Earl Ware J. Johnson Wesley Suhr Jack Russler Howard Begin Paris Ralph Kirby Over the Sea Sally Davies Jean Wise Nancy Frye Jane Guthman Sue Hovis Ruth Fox Peg Willets Tom Curtis Katharine Garford Thomas
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Mother of Five Active in Civic Work Writes Song Narratives

Mrs. Nielsen of 249 Cambridge Ct is a Parent-Teacher and League of Women Voters participant and serves on the Elyria YWCA board. She wrote the narrative for a Holly Hall musical comedy staged Tuesday, setting original lyrics to familiar tunes for solos and choruses. An orchid corsage was presented to Mrs. Nielsen by the cast. Photography by Bob Emmons. story by Thelma Finlay.

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League of Women Voters Peer Nielsen Cambridge Ct Elyria Ywca Holly Hall
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Celebrate A Century Of YW Achievement In Elyria

Elyria YWCA marks the centennial of its worldwide movement founded by two London women. The article recalls early YWCA roles from women leaving homes to work, dress, and sports, WWI fund-raising, and modern programs offering social activity and service. Members honor founders and celebrate the theme Fortify Freedom With Faith and Fellowship.

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Young Women’s Christian Association YWCA London Elyria AYWCA Elyria Ywca
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YWCA Tour Abroad Planned for 1955 Centennial Year

Elyria YWCA members are offered a 21 day international tour in 1955 spanning six countries. The trip led by Miss Helen Kodet runs July 30 to August 20 with stops in England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France. Highlights include London Bucking- ham Palace the Rhine Valley Colosseum and Rome. The journey starts at Idlewild Airport with a trans Atlantic hop to London and ends back in New York. A 100 dollar deposit holds a seat. maximum 59 passengers.

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Elyria Ywca Helen Kodet London Stratford-on-Avon Oxford Banbury Cross England Hook of Holland the Hague Amsterdam Volendam Holland Germany Cologne Heidelberg the Black Forest Wiesbaden Lucerne Furka Pass Europe Grasse Versailles New York Paris YWCA
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New Aisles of Elyria Offer Home Gift Delights

Bernice Gwin highlights wedding needs and new houseware arrivals. Readers are advised to plan gifts from a broad selection including china patterns, milk glass, copper sets, stainless steel cookware, wooden bowls, and wrought iron decor. Various colors, durable finishes, and multiple kitchen appliances are pitched as ideal presents for brides and new homes. The piece emphasizes practicality, heirloom potential, and ease of care.

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Musical Arts Society Ramundo DeLaPena Elyria Memorial Hospital Mrs. Peer Nielsen Idlewild Trans World Airlines Switzerland iFurka Pass Rhone Collosseum Roman Forum Mediterranean New ‘York Boston New England United Nations Bernice Gwin
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