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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1954
Page
5
The Elyria Woman's Club Board of Managers met to set October dates and hear committee reports. New members were announced, a UN fund contribution approved, and upcoming programs listed including a speaker from Oberlin College and various department meetings and social events.
Nurses Alammae M B Johnson School of Nursing Elyria Memorial Hospital and p.m. Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club 3 p.m. Townsend Club Central Lebo Hall Ladies Auxiliary to Eagles 8 pm Candidate initiation Oberlin Lodge Knights of Pythias St Clair Rebekah Lodge 1 30 p.m. OOF Hall Marine Corps League El Rey Grotto Junior Chamber of Commerce Hall Benson Club Officers meeting Catholic Study Club No 2 p.m. Lake Avenue Congregational Church Woman s Association Garford P T A Gates P T A Adoption of thot h Edison Executive P T As Open House 7 p m 8 p.m
Mrs Glen A Rogers opened her Gulf Road home to C C L members Monday evening. Mrs Ells Nielsen assisted. Mrs A H West presided. 20 members attended. Contract bridge produced winners Mrs Carl Woodin Mrs Charles Snoble and Mrs Marjorie Forsyth. Refreshments followed. next hostesses named. Nov L Japan unveils a special de luxe train for workers with in-seat TV sets.
A Powers era fashion note extols hat-caps as cheerful practical head coverings for rainy or cold days. Hand crocheted and texture rich, they blend style with function, concealing curls and adding freshness to daily outfits. Subtle bo peep tips describe turbans, cloche looks, and knit pull-ons in vivid colors.
Mrs. Robert Muhlhauser led Elyria League of Women Voters officers at her Longfellow Street home. Eleanor Goldstein reported six Youth Council World Affairs students may attend a mock General Assembly in Cleveland. The league gave five dollars to fund a permanent WAC committee and appointed Mrs. John Gilkey to the school bond advisory panel. A state league push for a four year term spurred 1,000 Voters by Elyria Voters Service and two WXEL TV programs on October 27 and November 1 with Maggie Wulf interviewing Mrs. James Dai. Tomorrow features business managers. Also a fashion feature titled Figured For You offering garment guidance.
Members of the Women of the Moose held a meeting to plan book donations and future events. The unit schedules candidate meetings on October 18 and November 18, with sessions led by Mrs. Robert McWilliams and Mrs. Alan Smythe, plus a January 21 Ely School session to review activities and club goals.
The October meeting of St. Agnes Altar and Rosary Society in the church hall was led by Mrs. William Wilbert with reports on a September Turkey dinner and sick visits. A membership drive runs through December with captains for west and east Lake Ave sections. Final bazaar plans for October 28 to 30 were set, donations urged, and prizes awarded as the group prepares for upcoming events and a toy demonstration on November 1.
Members from across Ohio gathered in Elyria for the annual Ohio Past Presidents convention of the Woman's Benefits Association at the American Legion Hall. Mrs. Leona Gardner led the meeting with Mrs. Mary Prentice of Oberlin as guard captain. Rose Jelinek spoke as guest. officers installed. banquet for about 150. next convention slated for Toledo in October 1955. A rummage sale is announced for 336 Prospect Street.
Dr Elsie K Snell of Amherst addressed Employed Young Women's League members after their dinner, stressing health education at home and in schools and noting marriage is a career to be worked at. Betty Waldron chaired. hostesses included Mary Gray Pat Marshall and others. A Community Chest pledge was made. YWCA membership opens October 12 to 31. Reservations for Canton by October 15. Next program October 7 is a book review on Mamie Dowd Eisenhower.
Board members of the Elyria Branch AAUW will dine at O Neils tomorrow evening honoring Mrs John Even regional vice president. A general meeting for Elyria Oberlin and Lorain branches follows the dinner with Mrs Even speaking on the association work and program. Mothers Club of the Lake Avenue Congregation will meet tomorrow evening at the church.
Velma Orr Edna Terry Alberta Calkins and Adam Fenwick shared games prizes. Helen Dagarr received the special award. The committee will convene on November 1 at eight at Amanda Cameron’s home 336 Twelfth St. Conditions are safe in Iraq. American sailors enjoying a PAL.
A brief Ephemeral note from the Elyria Chronicle Telegram about Ont and the year 1954. The readable text mentions location Elyria Ohio and date alignment with Wednesday. The item offers a snapshot of mid century local media notation without explicit events or names.
Holy Cross Parent-Teacher Unit met at the school to organize a bake sale after all Masses Sunday and discussed a November 28 luncheon chaired by Mrs. Walter Juke and a fundraising project led by Mrs. Victor Kaminski. The seventh and eighth grade rooms won the attendance award.
Names and addresses appear for multiple Lorain licenses. Willie Walker Jr and Mary Werts at two city addresses, Charles Chedester a steel worker on Broadway, Donald Riddle a technician on North Ridge Road, and Phyllis Watson at the same address, with associated military and public notes.
Mr and Mrs Ray M Browse of 414 Cambridge Ave celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house this Sunday from 3 to 9 pm at their home. They were married October 14 1999 in Medina and have a daughter Kathleen Anne.
Women of the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Henrietta will meet at the church tomorrow for an all day cleaning session.
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