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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1952
Page
13
About 100 members and guests attended the Lorain County Democratic Women's Club quarterly meeting held yesterday at Leidertafel hall Lorain with the Lorain club hosting the event.
Elyria Republican Women’s Club president Ethel Anderson welcomed members at the Elyria Woman’s Club. Miss Josephine Fay reported current events and a Columbus convention summary. Members approved a Community Chest contribution and appointed a nominating committee for December. Fourthurs and Lorain clubs held sessions with speakers and Christmas plans.
A local ad promotes M B Doll Hospital at Brown Jewelers in North Ridgeville with contact number 72 771. The notice presents a small business listing for doll repair services.
A buffet supper honored Dr. and Mrs. D. M. Elliott at the Edwards home on East River street with co hosts Mr and Mrs Herbert Meister and Mr and Mrs Jack Refenning. Dr Elliott recently recalled to active service, will report to Fort Benning on Thursday. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Douglas Birch and numerous local couples. Games followed the meal.
Jefferson PTA hosts a card party on November 19 at 8:00 pm with admission 50 cents. Proceeds aid the school term activities and student programs.
VFW No 1079 Ladies Auxiliary met at the Post Home on Broad Street with President Margaret Binggeh presiding. They set December 7 for the Ninth District meeting at Flynn Post Home and December 16 Christmas party at the Post Home. officers installed included Velva Mihalis and Rutherson and Marjorie Kensha.
The Elyria Hadassah chapter held its November luncheon at the Jewish Temple with Mrs A Teich and Mrs F Marcus in charge of serving. President Mrs Morris J Brown led the business meeting and members learned of the November 25 bake sale for Youth Aliyah.
Women Of The Moose Moose Heart Committee met last evening at Mrs Ann Capp’s East avenue home with Doris Cole, chairman, presiding. Prizes awarded to Anna Belle Smith, Amanda Cameron, Ruby Pichoda, Velma Orr, and Harriet Tremmes won the special prize. Social hour followed with Thanksgiving themed refreshments. Next gathering slated for December with date to be announced.
Joy Maresh of Sixth Street and Willa Marlow of Church Street receive apprentice tool and die maker licenses. Amherst Howard Spoon of Lorain is granted a charger license and Patrick Lesiesky of Lorain listed for related licensing.
Lt Grace A Hart Navy nurse was killed in a car crash at Quantico Virginia. Mr and Mrs Ralph Appleton will attend funeral services in Richmond. Mrs Rudy Rehm wins first prize and earns a paid vacation at Hotel Statler Cleveland from Esther Mullins contest on WGAR radio. Several births announced including John Elfreth Moorefield and a son at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Multiple local residents update addresses and hospital recoveries.
The Elyria Business and Professional Women Club Education and Vocations Committee hosted speaker Mrs. Stanton Fitzgerald at a Tuesday dinner in the Wick Room of the First Congregational Church. The event featured a 125 plus doll collection and a memorial service for Miss Hildreth Hecock, a charter member and former president of the local group.
The Woman's Bible Class of Lake Avenue Congregational Church met at Mrs Florence Gillman's home. Mrs D Upton assisted. Mrs Bauer chaired. Minutes from 20 years ago were read. Guessing contests closed the program. Dessert served. Next meeting is a Christmas party with gift exchange at Mrs Ruth Winchell's home on December 16.
Seventeen members of the Golden Rule Bible Class gathered at the Sellers home on Harvard avenue to celebrate Miss Edna Gray Johnson's birthday. After Bible games and a quiz program, Mrs Davis O Mce Camy played piano for hymns. Miss Johnson hosted the gathering. Mr and Mrs Russell Page of North Ridgeville attended. A son was born yesterday at Elyma Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dudley Bell of 556 Washington Avenue.
The newly married Russell Hand and Beverly Wallhead wed November 15 at the Washington Avenue Church of Christ in Elyria. The bride, a Elyria High School graduate, will honeymoon in Michigan while the groom, serving in the U S Army at Fort Knox Kentucky, completes furlough clearance.
Hospital discharges include Mrs George Mowatt and daughter Ta from Grange Monts Saville at 448 West Rover Street, Mrs George Bracht of 223 Wooster Street, Lawrence Boe Sel at 1332 Fast Avenue, Gary French Gratton, Mrs Don Bisant at 37 Denison Avenue, Mrs Joseph Neu van at 145 Courtland Street, Fred dt at 227 West Street, and John Keller at 1836 East River Street.
A rummage sale offers good clothing dishes and toys. The event runs Thursday at 3 00 p m until Friday noon at 1405 Lake Avenue.
Various clubs and organizations from Golden Glow Club to Lorain County Speakers Club schedule events tonight. Tureen suppers, dinners, card parties, workshops, and chapter meetings span churches and community halls across Elyria and surrounding areas.
Mrs Henry Bothe led First Methodist Circle No 11 at Fourth street with a Thanksgiving program. The group discussed The Christian Chickens about financing a school for deaconesses in the Philippines. WSCS Mardi Gras Festival is planned at First Methodist Church with an all day event and a chicken dinner.
Fish fry scheduled for Friday November 21 at Carlisle Grange Hall from 5 30 to 9 00 p m. Proceeds support local activities and community programs.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist church met to hear devotions on The Light of the World by Mrs. Jack Lord. Mrs. Carl Schmitkens shared slides from her Europe trip and discussed education and social studies. Plans for the Maid Gras Festival bazaar on November 21 are complete with tickets on sale.
Thirty two awards were given during the Pilgrim group of Pioneer Girls encampment. Dorothy Joy presented awards to girls and guides. badges were earned by multiple members as well as Voyager and settler ranks. The group plans a trip to Cleveland for a Pioneer Girls rally.
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