Anna Dee recalls Elyria's early days in memory
Anna Dee, a long-time Elyria resident born in Amherst on March 3, 1883, reflects on the city’s formative years. She notes dirt streets, horse travel, evolving housing, and social life with neighbors gathering for games and music. She recalls cost of living, fashion, and homemaking traditions shaping community happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dee
Elyria
Geerizy Beany
Dee
Anna M. Deerbe
Grover Cleveland
Deere
Theodore Roosevelt
Amherst
Eisenhow
Anna M. Lapeerer
John F. Kennedy
Dennis F. Dee
Chicago
Len
Mirs
Reefy
Hit Day
theyiPark
Chow. Fuller and Godwir Co
Harshaw
Real Co
Eiyna Re
Bean Club
Lorain County
Phis
YWCA
Circle 407
St Paul United Church of Christ
Dee. Elyrians
Circle 4
Kari Kaley
Barold Lathrore
Karl Kaley
Park Ave
Broad Street
D. F. Dee
Ely Waltonettes Discuss Women in Conservation
The Ely Waltonettes of the Izaak Walton League met at Mrs. Matt Herman’s home to discuss women’s roles in conservation. Geraldine Larkin and Mrs. Robert Teattan highlighted protecting natural resources and wildlife and the impact of women in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Waltonettes
Izaak Walton Leagues of American
Matt Herman
Robert Teattan
Geraldine Larkin
Tegisla
European tour packing advice from Amy Vanderbilt
A reader plans a July to August guided tour of England France Germany and Holland. She and her husband need practical packing guidance for a five to seven week trip with a charter flight baggage limit. Questions cover clothing variety hats luggage type and weight concerns 28 year old reader wears size 11 or 32 and weighs 140 pounds with her husband at 160 pounds. The note discusses soft sided versus molded luggage and keeping space for souvenirs while traveling light.
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Vanderbilt
Hsband
Europe
England
France
Germany
Sutherland
Holland
London
Paris
Noble Grands unveil new member and Easter donation
A note from the St Clair Rebekah Lodge details welcoming Anna Nell as a new member and Dorothy Benton, Anna Gebrke, and Bertha Olmstead as hostesses. The group votes an Easter donation to the Springfield Home and schedules District meetings for April. Members discuss dress codes, travel attire, and upcoming events with notes on suitable outfits and comfort for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Keller
Anna Nell
Bird Room
Noble
St Clair Rebekah i
Grassie
Harold Dal- Lodge
Temple
Coy Neff
River
Springfield
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Lorain
Marie Ensign
Roosevelt
Wee Women We Ought To Be A Real Challenge To Wash Dishes
A lighthearted gag quotes a Wee Women artist or performer claiming the group would be a real challenge to wash dishes left handed. The remark reflects playful teamwork humor in a local entertainment feature.
Parents seek help as 16 year old George struggles in junior high
Dear Doctors describe a 16 year old boy, George, failing in junior high after earlier athletic promise. Parents report overplacement, behavioral and mood changes, and tension at home as they consider possible causes from psychiatric issues to overtaxed work load. They ask for guidance on school placement, parental limits, and maintaining participation in activities like sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Toms
Bach
Amides
Cndm
Lorain Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Install Officers in Amherst
Lorain County Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae chapter met at Mrs Edward Doclaf’s home in Amherst Tuesday evening and installed officers. Officers named include Mrs Stewart Gardner president and Mrs Gerald King vice president with other posts filled by area members. A hatorama was held and members were urged to attend the Gamm Province convention April 1921 at the Sheraton Cleveland Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Alpha Xi Delta
Edward Doclaf
Amherst
Duesday
Alan Templeton
Outcome
Elsrans
Steward Gardner
Gerald King
Sidney Sprague
Fred Vorhis
Ars
Harry F. Butler
Lorain
John Dobrian
Bits
J. W. Graham
Herbert Edwards
Feed Me
Caskey
Arherst
Dotziat
Parliamentaran
Garmma
Sheralton Cleveland Hotel
Douglas Tarbet
McCaskey
Detzlaf Jin
Dames of Malta elect officers and honor members
Dames of Salta met at 100 Hall on Wednesday electing Harriett Cmids queen and a slate including Lian McCuntock Ruth Hezel Greber Naomi Erama Cowen Laura Young Jean Rasbach Mary Prentice Winifred Howjets Margaret Huey Lou Bauer Ethel Feeley Grace White Lena Stackler Margaret Hobill Barbara Ulich Bessie Smith Rose Boals Jesse Raesler Margaret Hobil Elsie Shaifstall Grace White and others as officers and trustees. Installation planned for April 29 and honors presented to Jesse Raesler past sovereign protector of Zenodacia. Invitations extended to Star of Lake installation April 8. Board announces Cleveland Protectors annual card party April 26 at Cartier Hotel. Daughters of Sahara meet April 5 7:30 p.m. at Elva Savings room with Margaret Hobill Lou Bauer hosting. Social night tonight in Harris Rd Shef field Lake open 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames of
Salta
Harriett Cmids
Lian McCuntock
Ruth
Hezel Greber
Naomi
Erama Cowen
Laura Young
Jean Rasbach
Mary Prentice
Winifred Howjets
Margaret Huey
Arcchives
Lou Bauer
Ethel Feeley
Grace White
Lena Stackler
Margaret Hobill
Barbara Ulich
Bessie Smith
Rose Boals
Esther
Jesse Raesler
Margaret Hobil
Elsie Shaifstall
Zenodacia
Florence Browi
Star of Lake
Loram
Cleveland Protectors Assembly
Cartier Hotel
Daughters of Sahara
Elva Savings and Trust
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Arthur Moelx
the Said
Kaley
Lydia Bahnt
A. Shelton Porterfield
Amy Vanderbilt
X. J
Kale
Oberlin
Florence Leslie
Newlber
Paylisimove
Ronva
Dorothy Benton
Anna Gebrke
Bertha Olmstead
Nestesses
Mehi
Mre
Spors
Peta
Waitang
Vanderbilt x Busbard
Mam
Cluthes
Actie Sports
Metropolitan Opera Seri
Cavalieria Rusticana
Taes
Tosca
Die Meistersinger Thars
Fledermaus
Barber of Seville
Eve
Otello
Madama Butterfly
Wagner Music
Knabe
Paul-Berta
Paul-Berta Beauty Salon
Cleveland St
Gesell Instituts' OF
Frances L. Ilg. M.D
Louise Bates Ames
You Sai Tangs
Man
By Patricia Scott
113 Gifts, Inc
113
Samdglo
Gifts, Inc
South
Malta
Accord
Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake
Baldwin Plangs — Organs
Driscol Music CO
Broad ST
Ethan Allen
Chaumesse
Broadway
T. N. Molas & Sons Furniture
Lorain, Ohio
EN Tiss
Rok
O'Neil's
Herman Godfard
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