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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1959
Page
2
Elvira Republican Women's Club honors former presidents at November meeting in Monteith Hall. Past leaders will review term highlights and a few winning candidates are invited to a victory party hosted by Mrs Earl Taylor. Fall conference reports will be summarized.
Members with birthdays will be honored at the YECHOes tureen dinner at 6 30 pm Monday in the WCA Residence. Iris Smith Alex Mitchell and Lester Hussed lead. Dorothy Bowsher and Jeanne Slack advise. Mrs Slack arranged the menu and members donate for the ham. A Bingo diversion follows. A Wheel Chair Basketball Game on November 27 at 8 pm at Elyria High former gym features Elyria Wheeler local players versus Cleveland Comets.
Elyria writer notes a string of odd coincidences from two double exposures to two sick reporters and two black cats as Friday the 13th fears rise. Despite the day’s glitches, teamwork reduces the day’s load and Elyria wins the football game. The column also promotes the Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Sale and a Christmas mood, with mentions of local readers and a Bible verse thought of the day.
Rev James Lumadue, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, will speak on The Meaning In One's Life to the Y's Gals in Holly Hill at 6 39 p m Tuesday. The program highlights the WCA Young Adult section in religion. The Senior League of the YWCA will attend. Supper list in effect. reservations through Monday.
Past Telephone Operators met at Mrs Richard Newzoskis home at 2 Spruce Street Pas-Tels was chosen as the cub name Names were drawn for the Christmas gift exchange Prizes went to Mrs Helen Burt and Mrs Joan Bashak The next meeting is set for December 8 at 7 30 pm at Mrs Burt 33 Pasadena Avenue for the Christmas gift exchange and social plans
Barbara Oswald of Elyria will wed Lt Bernard Keskinen of Grafton in a Congregational ceremony at Pil By church. The Rev. Aaron Downing will officiate with Judy Roughton as matron of honor and Jim Rough ton as best man. Bridesmaids include Linda Oswald Sharon Keskinen and Mary Ann Sande. Ushers are Bob Wisser and Bill Gebhart. Ring bearer Terry Rougnion. Both graduates plan Air Force service after brief training and assignment.
Lorain County probate judge Harold Ewing will speak on We Visit Our Courts at the Cascade PTA meeting Tuesday afternoon. PTA board names a Christmas cats committee: Mrs. Robert Repas, Mrs. Earl Dieweld, Mrs. Alvin Neal, Mrs. Wilbert Crist. Board to meet December 3 at Mrs. William Wishaire’s home on Bell Ave.
Circle 1 of St Paul United Church of Christ in ER planned a Christmas dinner for December 10 at 1 p.m. at Hilltop House Restaurant replacing gift exchange. Twelve members and one guest attended with devotions by Mrs. Joan Wikelmy and Mrs. Margaret Quade.
Calendar lists Elyria service league at 1 p.m. and various clubs and guilds meeting across Elyria Lorain County including Monteith Hall at 1:20 p.m. OSNA nursing school at Elyria Memorial Hospital with Dr. Joseph Strong, 8:40 p.m. organ recital by American Guild of Organists Lorain chapter. Mothers Guild at EDCHS. Auxiliary to Letter Carriers at 8 p.m. Altusa Club 6 p.m. and ECHOes YW Residence 6:30 p.m. Lectures on birthday period. YMCA 8 p.m. DAR past councilors Mrs. Janztanson 339 Winckles St. 8 p.m. Victory Baptist WMS Mrs. John Fowles Robson Road Grafton 7:50 p.m. Big PTA board 7:30 p.m. Sorting Valley PTA board James Wilhelm 58 Metcalf Rd.
Akron based performer Jessie Kirkwood will present her one woman theater program Daughters Of Eve at the Thanksgiving High Tea of the Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church. The event Tuesday at 1 PM in the church Fellowship Hall features monologues portraying Biblical women, highlighting unchanged human nature. Kirkwood, LSU dramatics alumna and Priscilla Beach Theatre scholar, specializes in shifting multiple characters in rapid, seamless sketches. The appearance is arranged by Mrs George Ryder, program chairman.
Fred Sabo Jr and Janet wed at Calvary Baptist Church in Lorain on a Saturday ceremony. The bride’s father gave her away. Rev Stephen Doorneweed officiated. reception followed in the church basement with 75 guests. The couple plan to live in Norfolk Virginia where the groom serves in the U S Marine Corps.
Spencer D. Irwin associate editor and foreign affairs columnist of The Cleveland Plain Dealer will discuss Can America Win The Cold War at the luncheon of the wives of Lorain County attorneys at Spring Valley Country Club at 2 33 pm Wednesday.
Spring Valley PTA met at the school with Leslie Brown leading the pledge. President William D. Raddatz presided as members heard about annexation changes, a carnival report, and a Loomis Camera Co. membership drive.
Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi members planned a Christmas observance at Town Crier Inn Center Ridge Rd on Dec 12 at 6 30 pm with husbands as guests Secrets Sisters will exchange gifts Mirs James Borthwick chairs arrangements Stockings made by members for Elyria Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary were given to Mrs Kurt Wieland Bake sale announced for Nov 21 at Northern Savings and Loan Co Next meeting Nov 24 at 8 30 pm at Mrs Richard Perkins 239 Princeton Ave
Garford PTA discussed pupil progress and the how and what of children activities in school at its Thursday meeting. An open house was held and an April afternoon room visitation is planned to help parents observe their children's work and progress.
The St John Lutheran Ladies Aid Society elected officers at a Thursday meeting. Mrs Fred Goito was reelected president with Mrs Richard Mumz as vice president, Mrs Ted Goofmean secretary, and Mrs Earl Hayes treasurer. The group will continue Christmas donations to Lutheran Hour and Charities and send comfort baskets to shut ins under Mrs Ernest Stephan. A bed pad project was proposed by Mrs Earl Piepenburg. The Rev William Henline and his wife attended, with routine reports given. The Christmas Luncheon is set for December 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the school.
Members of the Midview Junior-Senior Y-Teens will prepare a Thanksgiving basket per a planned menu for a needy family. Kathy Price, president, led a recent meeting. 30 members attended. The club will host two three course dinners in December for members only. The next regular meeting is December 9. A panel on “Going Steady” was featured at this week’s meeting.
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