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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1957

Page

2

Rosa Page Welch Addresses Washington Ave Church Women

Chicago based Rosa Page Welch spoke to members of the Christian Women's Fellowship at Washington Avenue Church of Christ on a mission theme. She recalled ministry abroad in 1953 and last year, urged sharing abundance with those in need. Organist Mrs. Hoskins and Mrs. Shaw led prayers as guests from Elyria and nearby churches attended.

Rosa Page Welch Chicago United Church Women Christian Women’s Fellowship of Washington Avenue Welch Georgia Harkness Jessie Hoskins Henry Shaw Fellowship Hall North Eaton Lorain Westlake Elyria Christian Women's Fellowship Board Marge Mallow Christian Women’s Fellowship

Children Dance Tumble At PTA Fathers Night

Franklin PTA Fathers Night featured a physical education exhibition led by Robert Slagh and Mrs Sally Case with boys tumbling and girls performing tumbling and folk dances. A nominating committee chaired by Harold Dicken planned officer slate for April, with Mrs Oliver Cherney Mrs Joseph Rogers and Mrs Richard Kuss. Room prizes went to seventh grade Georgianna Francis and eighth grade Harrorah Barnes. An orientation for eighth graders and parents is set for March 28 at 7 30 p m with panel including George Miraberl Foster Elliott Wayne McQuillin Miss Manan Kemble and S G Smith. Hostesses for social hour were Mrs Earl Denman Mrs William Murrell and Mrs Harold Merrill. Harald Dicken and Robert Broadwell led coffee service.

Franklin Pta Robert Slagh Sally Case Harold Dicken Oliver Cherney Joseph Rogers Richard Kuss Georgianna Francis Harrorah Barnes Cherney George Miraberl Foster Elliott Wayne McQuillin Manan Kemble S. G. Smith Earl Denman William Murrell Harold Merrill Harald Dicken Robert Broadwell

Royal Neighbors Host Friendship Night Plan

Members of the St. Clair Rebekah Lodge degree team and Royal Neighbors plan a Friendship Night and Lakewood Lodge visit on March 29 at 7 30 p.m. at I C C F Hall. Bus reservations are being taken by Dorothy America and Mildred Page. Engagements include a March 17 home program under Ag Dunford with an instruction session. The social club meets March 12 at 7 30 p.m. with Edith Whitman hosting, while the next regular meeting and an immersion are set for March 20.

St. Clair Rebekah Rad Lakewood Lodge Offare Dorothy America W-Phillips Mildred Page Marchi 1.C.C.F Agat Dunford Vermilion Betty School of Instruction Worcester Edith Whitman Har Ninth St Rose Boals Oracle VW Raven

Avon Girl Becomes Bride of James G. Boggess in Indiana

Avon Miss Beverly Marie Papys daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Papys Mills Rd Avon married James G Boggess son of Mr and Mrs Edward W Boggess Fenton Mich formerly of Center Ridge Rd Ridgeville Saturday in Muncie Indiana They plan to reside in Fenton The bride graduated from Avon High School in 1954 The groom attended Eaton schools

Beverly Marie Papys Lester Papys Mills Rd Avon James G. Boggess Edward W. Boggess Fenton Mich Center Ridge Rad Ridgeville Muncie Ind Miss Papys Avon High School Eatoni

Social Progress Unit To Hear Dr Philip Speak

Marianna Philip native of Travancore India and interning at Elyria Memorial Hospital will be guest speaker at Social Progress Department EWC Monday evening at Monteith Hall. She trained in general medicine at Indian mission hospitals and at Women’s Christian Medical College Ludhiana plans to return to mission hospitals in India. Elizabeth Kardos of Cleveland planned to attend but cannot due to injuries from a recent accident.

Marianna Philip Travancore India Elyria Memorial Hospital Social Progress Department EWC Monteith Hall Philip Indian Mission Government Women's Christian Medical College Ludhiana Punjab Elizabeth Kardos Cleveland

LaGrange Bride Weds Lorain Man at St Stanislaus Church

Miss Barbara Ann Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Davis 314 N Center LaGrange married Oliver S Shinsky son of Mr and Mrs Joseph P Shinsky 3526 Omaha Ave Lorain in a 2 pm ceremony at St Stanislaus Church Lorain The Rev Father John Brycken Eaet Sister Gregory played the organ The bride wore a white lace and net gown with a lace veil and carried a white carnation bloom The maid of honor wore a powder blue gown and blue accessories William Urbanik served as best man A reception followed in St Stanislaus school hall The couple will reside on Middle Ridge Rd Amherst Both are graduates with the bride from LaGrange High and the groom from Lorain High He is a former US Army member and employed at Llewellyn Pontiac.

Barbara Ann Davis Charles E. Davis N. Center LaGrange Oliver S. Shinsky Joseph P. Shinsky Omaha Ave Lorain St. Stanislaus Church John BryckenEaet Gregory Jorgan Gayle Rider St. Stanislaus la Grange High School Lorain High School U.S. Army Llewellyn Pontiac Middle Ridge Rd Amherst

Driving Rules Emphasized By Sgt Cordrey At Club Meeting

Sgt Cordrey head of Elyria traffic department urged defensive driving at a public affairs meeting of the Elyria Woman's Club, warning pedestrians pose risks and noting 22 percent of last year's fatalities were pedestrians. He urged looking ahead, planning escape routes, signaling, watching, and never hesitating to blow the horn.

C.L Cordrey Elyria Woman’s Club Montieth Hall W. F. Bell

Travel slides as club members tour Jamaica and Hawaii

Mrs. Charles Snoble and Mrs. John Galazin spoke at a Monteith Hall meeting of the Education and Fine Arts Department of Elyria Woman's Club. They described Jamaica shops and mountain scenery including St. Ann Bay and Columbus landing site, and Hawaii attractions such as the Hope Garden Show Park and the largest U S military hospital in Honolulu.

Charles Snoble John Galazin Jamaica Hawaii Education and Fie Elyria Woman's Club Monteith Hall Fred Lohnes Snoble St. Ann Bay Columbus Galazin Hope Garden

Sisterhood Sees Take-Off Of TV Program Queen Esther Night

At the Elyria Sisterhood meeting in the Jewish Temple on Tuesday night a spoof of Queen for a Day titled Queen Esther for a Night featured Mrs. Philip Bleeman as announcer and interviewer. Contestants included Mrs. Sam Kailes Mrs. Morris Brown Mrs. Jack Massier WS. Leo Samuelson Mrs. Jack Davis and Mrs. E H Weingarten with Weingarten crowned Queen Esther. Sponsors were card holders Mrs. Nelson Beller and Mrs. Alfred Copeland in Mickey Mouse heads. The event celebrated Purim and followed committee reports led by Mrs. David Schuthof president. Next meeting is planned for April 2.

Elyria Esther Nelson Beller Alfred Copeland David Schuthof

Look Ahead Driving Advice From Auto Club

The National Automobile Club urges drivers to look far ahead past the car in front and scan intersections for merging traffic and pedestrians. The guidance emphasizes constant vigilance as motorists should observe approaching signals, merge conflicts, and pedestrians to improve safety.

Los Angeles National Automobile Club Jdivers

Quilt Pattern Advertisement and Craft Parade

An apparent historical newspaper fragment promotes a quilt pattern 7198 with instructions, pricing five cents per pattern plus extra for mail, and requests readers to mail name and address to New York. It mentions free patterns, decorative handiwork, and assorted designers and names in a garbled, celebratory craft feature.

Alice Bronkts Chronicle-Telegtram Household Arts Dept P.O Chelsea Station New York N.Y Alice Brooks Bro Inez Claire McHortesses Emma Corwyer Cardel Marjorie Goff Agnes Kaminaki Voteminows

Three Judges Pick Mrs Elyria in Local Mrs America Contest

Ohio Fuel Gas Co sponsors the Mrs Elyria contest selecting three judges Mrs John F Timms Winifred Fay and Robert Choate to evaluate homemakers over 21 entering by March 15 Entries filed at the Broad Street office or local stores The winner advances through district state and national levels with prizes including appliances and a trip to the Mrs America finals

Ohio Fuel Gas Co John F.,timms Elyria Woman's Club Winifred L. Fay Chronicle- Telegram Robert Choate Elyria Chamber of Commerce Wilmot Printing Gas Company A. W. Meyer Elyria Meyer West Bend Elyma Columbus Ohio Fort Lauderdale Fla

Spring Valley Women Organize Association Forms Leadership

Temporary chairmen were named at a Spring Valley Women’s Association meeting held at Mrs. C. J. Howley Jr.’s Lorain home. General chairman Mrs. Howley leads a slate including Mrs. Jack Piper membership and pro tem secretary, with other appointees handling rules publicity golf handicap historian and bridge. A lunch and style show at Spring Valley Country Club on April 27 is planned under Mrs. Donald Balsley. A March 26 meeting at the same club invites prospective members.

Spring Valley Women’s Association C. J. Howley, Jr East Lake Rd Lorain Spring Valley Country Club Donald Balsley Edgar Ball Kerr Adolph Kehlmger

YW Club Anniversary Tureen Marks Meeting

Four new members joined Metropolitan Club at Holly Hall for an anniversary tureen. Hostess Mrs. Gerald Frank and helpers welcomed members as they shared sentimental mementos. Devotions were led, and 290 Washington Ave. resident Mrs. Sheldon Rieley will host the next meeting on April 4 at 1 p.m.

Metropolitan Club Holly Hall Wilson Madden Robert Edwards Richard Lutz Harold McDonald Gerald Frank A. E. Schowalter William Grant Walter Warriner Mabel Ellis Sheldon Rieley Washington Ave

In-Service Notes Summarized For Nurses

The Elyria Branch of the Ohio State Nurses Association met at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the M. B. Johnson Nurses Home. Mrs. May Eaton presided. Theresa Baldauf was named membership chairman. Plans were set for attendance at the state convention April 10 in Dayton. Mrs. Eaton will attend the St. Augustine Florida conference. others may contact her or secretary Sue McCracken. Stamped sales tax and a card sale as a fundraiser were approved. Mrs. Betty Anderson spoke on in service topics including tracheotomies transfusions plasma IVs and related equipment. A dessert was served by Mrs. Anderson. May 17 hostess will be Mrs. Adelia Wisneski.

Elyria Ohio State Nurses Association M. B. Johnson Nurses Home May Eaton Theresa Baldauf Cameron Jolly Usong Cambridge Ave Dayton Eaton Ponce de Leon St. Augustine

Allen PTA Hears Panel Discussion

Allen PTA members heard a panel of three educators on school improvement during last night’s meeting. Panelists were George Miraben, Miss Margaret Histed, and Roscoe Godby, who spoke on curriculum planning, advanced teaching techniques, and diagnosing reading problems.

Allen Pta Heard George Miraben Margaret Histed Roscoe Godby Elyria Education Association Mbiraben Miss Histed Mr. Godby

Luncheon in Cleveland on higher education support

Miss Olive Beller of Elyria plans to attend a Statler Hotel luncheon in Cleveland for men and women interested in higher education in America. Speaker Devereaux C. Josephs, chairman of New York Life Insurance Co., will discuss education funding. Proceeds aid educational advancement through Western Reserve University and its alumni.

Olive Beller Elyria Block Statler Hotel Cleveland America Devereaux C. Josephs Board New York Life Insurance Co Western Reserve University

ONO Club Meeting Adds Wins and Birthday Gifts

Members of the ONO Club gathered at Mrs. Ernest Saly’s home last night. Bunee featured prizes awarded to Mrs. John Burnett, Mrs. William Marsh, Mrs. Don Atkinson, and Mrs. Joseph Bennett. Secret sisters gave birthday gifts to Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Burnett. next meeting slated for April 4 at Mrs. John Burnett’s residence, 702 Oberlin Rd.

ONO Club Ernest Saly Bunee John Burnett William Marsh Don Atkinson Joseph Bennett Atkinson Burnett Oberlin Rd

Ritual and Drill Teams Stage Lodge Fashion Show

The Eagles Auxiliary showcased ritual and drill team attire at a regular meeting in Eagles Hall. Members wore winter lounge costumes with wool jersey pajamas while Mrs Elizabeth Isen presided. An announcement noted Sir Winston Churchill would attend a conference in Findley on April seven.

Eagles Jersey Eagles Hall Elizabeth Isen de Jberg Brigance Winston Churchill Findley Delat the Eagles Hall

First Church Women Meet Ash Wednesday Service Opens Lent

Mrs. Walter Reif spoke to First Church Women on Ash Wednesday about growing in grace through daily prayer Bible study worship and service. The service included Communion led by Rev B Kenneth Anthony and prayers by Francis Assisi are Robert Louis Stevenson. Luncheon followed with planning for Bible study sessions and upcoming events including a sewing day and panel on Family Life led by the Meads.

First Church Walter Reif B. Kenneth Anthony Henry Ingersoll, Jr Elizabeth Gates Francis Assissi Robert Louis Stevenson Peter M Smith Anthony Board of Deaconesses Gates Room Midtown 8. C. Orr Elyria Council of Church Women Medical Association of Congregational

Lorain Altrusa Style Show Set For March 21

Final preparations underway for the Lorain Altrusa Style Show and tea at the American Legion Dugout on West Erie Avenue Lorain March 21 at 730 p m Proceeds aid club service projects including foreign exchange students and Junior Achievement Agnes Kay Webber will be fashion commentator Models include Connie Bickers and several Altrusa members The next monthly dinner meeting is March 14 at the BPW Home on 9th Street.

Lorain Altrusa Club Steve Polansky theAmerican Legion Coninie Bickers Gerald Krupp Thomas Krezman Ray Trotter James Kolbai BPW

Review of The Year of Love at Holly Hall Matinee

Mrs Beuthel reviews Margaret Runbeck book Happiness is a way of doing what you have to do at a Tuesday matinee in Holly Hall. Intercultural committee work is outlined and club officers are introduced. The new Matinee committee plans evening events to suit working women and mothers with children. Next matinee set for April 2.

Margaret Runbeck Holly Hall Lloyd Beuthel Fred Lohnes Orio Standen Edward Taylor Paul Rich Comarg Ate Arthur Miller R. Jay “Fitch Franklin Haybn Lewis Searles Carl Woodin Werner Gallo J. D. Hamilton

Mrs Taylor Discusses Pictures For Home Decor

Guest speaker at the Holiday luncheon at Holly Hall was Mrs Edward Taylor. She spoke on choosing pictures that fit color schemes furniture and room size. The Women are People Too class discussed friendships and how to tell inner problems and give compliments. Ske decorating class worked on canapes and party items while swimming and slip cover classes continued. Next week ends the holiday program. next session begins April 4 and runs Thursdays through May 14.

Holly Hall Edward Taylor

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