Madame Presidents and the Women's Page in Elyria
The article celebrates local women led groups shaping Elyria’s social and civic scene through charity drives, club activities, and community events. It highlights PTA, study groups, and service in clubs that fund cancer care, Red Cross aid, and hospital projects while promoting hospitality, education, and moral tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyrus
PTA
Nand
Cancer Fund
Red Cross
Crile Hall
Elypital
Welcomes Newcomers to Elyria Community
The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club president shows new friends enrich Elyria life. Mrs Roy Johnson, president of Elyine's Newcomers Club, and her husband, a Chevrolet division sales manager, have been in a Bye for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
Roy Johnson
Elyine’s
Newcomers Club
Chevrolet
Elyria
Johnson
George Mallow
Wives of Elyria Jaycees Organize Auxiliary Group
The Elyria Jaycees wives form Jaycee-ettes, a 5-member auxiliary led by president Mrs. Clarence Wollerman. They support the Jaycee club, fund equipment, assist welfare drives, and host social events while aiding Crile Hospital and Oberlin Home Christmas gifts. Active members total 125 with 10 honorary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Jaycees
Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee-ettes
Clarence Wollerman
Hilliard Rd
Crile Hospital
Elyria AAUW Leader Miriam Laine Spotlight
Miss Miriam Laine, long time Elyria resident and Franklin Junior High art and crafts teacher, presides at Elyria Branch American Association of University Women. A Cleveland native, she taught in Ashabula and Elyria for 12 years, designs and decorates her Ferrel Court home, and pursues Creative Stitchery after a Miami University workshop. She describes AAUW as guiding Collage women toward higher education, fellowships, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Laine
Elyria
Franklin Junior High
American Association of University Women
Cleveland
Ash‘abula
Roosevelt School
FE ¥Man
Charles M. Hyman
Joan Ruth Hyman
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Charles
Miss Hyman
School of Education
Hyman
Flora Stone Mather
Red Cross
Guthmans
Deni JSON Ave
Jané
Elyria ‘High School
Guthman
Reid
Acacia Country Club
Cleveland Women’s Golf Association
Elyria Country Club
Women’s Golf Association
Ebtics
Defiance College
Bowling Green State University
Brean
Ohio
Martha
Guys and Gals iClub
Ywca Interclub Council
Better Jewish Living Is Hadassah Purpose
Mrs. David Hyman leads Hadassah in Elyria as Hadassah the Women’s Zionist Organization of America with 300000 members in 1200 chapters and groups across 48 states Alaska and Puerto Rico. The local chapter sponsors educational programs informs members about Hadassah work worldwide and supports its projects and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hyman
Hadassah
Elyria
Women’s Zionist Organization of America
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Ils
Red Cross
U.S
Hyman
Israel
Hadassah Supplies
Hebrew University
Hadassah Medical School
Madassah
United States
Youth Aliya
Jewish Agency of Palestine
Youth Aliyah
Middle East
North Africa
Iron Curtain
Europe
Lorain Medical Auxiliary Led By Dr LaFleur’s Wife
Gertrude LeFleur, wife of Dr Virgil LaFleur and mother of five, heads the Lorain County Medical Society Woman's Auxiliary. The 92 member group promotes public health, supports nursing education, and volunteers with hospitals, welfare councils, and Red Cross. The auxiliary backs Nurse Recruitment, Nursing Loan Fund, and Mental Guidance programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude LeFleur
Virgil A LaFleur
Woman’s Auxiliary
Lorain
Lorain County
Women’s Auxiliary
American Medical Association
JHE
American Medical Education Foundation
Visiting Nurse Association Board of Directors
County Tuberculosis Board
American Red Cross
American Cancer Society
Mental Guidante Center
County Home For the
Pleasantview Hospital
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Visiting Nurse Association
Metropolitan Lorain
Promotes Community Interest In The Arts
Mrs. Robert Copis of 606 Bell Ave is a president and charter member of Artcrafters WCA. She spends spare time each day on arts and crafts, enameling on metal or shaping silver into a pin of a pair of mobile earrings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artcrafters
W.C.A
Robert Copis
Bell Ave
Art crafters group grows in Elyria power
A 65 member Artcrafter club formed in March 1949 expands from a small share your talent club to classes at the Jolly Lad building. The group, open to Elyria adults via the YWCA, meets Wednesday nights for open workshops. Founders include Barbara Plocher and Miss Bogard, led by president Mrs Harold A Guthman and supported by the Elyria League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Lad
Elyria
Eyria Xywca
Elyria Service League
YWCA
T. B. Sanatorium
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Community Chest
Nurses Scholarship Fund
PWCA
EYWL Service Shapes Elyria Youths Through Craft
The Ely School arts and crafts program centers on the Young Women's League of Elyria. Muss Martha Glose leads seventh and eighth graders, with 195 EYWL members across roles from stenographers to nurses. The group emphasizes leadership, creativity, and service, hosting craft, music, poetry, and weaving classes. A spring show highlights member work, and new programs include children’s Art Crafters and Creative Stitchery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Muss
Martha ‘Glose
Pioneer
Ohio
Yvuc.a
Young Women's League
Elstra
EYWL
Elyria
Learm
Missl
Jim
Martha
Real
Edris Eckhardt
Cleveland
Sarah Anliol
Miss Eckhardt
Larry Copas
Prade
Elyria Pistol Club
Copas
Majestic
Archie
Lishfound
Copas Iires
YWCA
Carl O.he
YSW League
Schmitkens
Theia
Dorothy
Tvities
Holiday fashions glow as Elyria stores unveil festive looks
Shoppers glimpse opulent holiday attire for children and adults with velveteen toys, beaded gowns, lace collars, and satin brocades. New dresses, sparkly jewelry, and shimmering gowns dominate the season with themes of glamour and party anticipation as shoppers plan for December events and Santa visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Jace
Elyna
Santa Claus
Scribbles of a Child Learns to Read and Family Reads
John five and Gail Anne fourteen are noted in a short sketch. Clarence John attends kindergarten and eagerly awaits reading lessons. His mother loves biographies and travel and enjoys cookbooks. She did library work in Columbus and Lakewood after graduating from Ohio State Arts College with a major in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Gail Anne
Clarence John
Columbus
Lakewood
Ohio State Arts College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Madame President
Thelma Finlay
Phi
Club
Auashary
Richard Lysaght
Myron Averbook
John C. Edwards
William Engelland
Hager Burkhard
Michigan
Michigan Ache University
Warren
Glenn Russell
Diane Carol
the Johnsons
Samuel Si
Sie Dexins
Ehy J' Tia
Ares
Yaw
Cla
Holly Hall
Welcome Wagon Newcomers
Ninnepaw Garhive
Elvine
Wollerman
Rainbow
Cuyahoga Ab
Astract Title and Trust Company
Thess Howe
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek
Mich
St. Andrew Episcopal Church
Mary Jane
Ohio State University
Mrs
Ray Johnson
AAU
Ahss Laine
AAUW
Jocailly
America
Elyria Playmakers, Inc
Laine
Young Women’s League
Parent Teacher Association
Hss
Mixiam Laine
Hadassah+ Hebrew University
Ein Karem
Jerusalem
Nathan
Lina Straws
Lasker Child Guidance Center
Madassar
Washington, D. C
Mrs. V
la Fleur
Mrs. Sharold A. Guilin
Harold A. Guthman
Elyrian
George Kunkle
Park Ave
Elyria High School
Ohio Wesleyan University
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
K and
S$ Tool and Manufacturing Company
Mrs. Guthman
Jane
St. John Lutheran Church
Red Cross Blood Bank
Elyzia League of Women Voters
Robert Copas
Merle C. Huppert
Jand
Hus. Ie
EXYWL
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