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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1954

Page

9

Country Fair Plans Completed by First Churchwomen

After many meetings the third annual Country Fair is set for October 15 as the main fundraiser of First Churchwomen at First Congregational Church. Co chairmen Mrs. Robert Edwards and Mrs. William Custar lead booths with articles for sale. A large volunteer group will set up and decorate booths the evening before the event.

First First Congregational Church Robert Edwards William Custar

VFW Auxiliary Launches Drive For Members

The VFW Auxiliary kicks off a membership drive with the Country Store selling homemade jams pickles relishes and baked goods. New members Helen Morrow Jeanne Linden Alberta White and Doris Kranyak were initiated at the Post Home as Kay Whidden and Sarah Kubes lead as team captains. The event features auctions crafts and a Toy Shop with plans for a Kiddie Carnival and Christmas decorations.

Helen Morrow Jeanne Linden Alberta White Doris Kranyak Post Home Hast Bridge St Georgette Krugman Kay Whidden Sarah Kubes Helen Frye Lorain Jane Davies John Shaw John Gilkey Earl Lance Flerare Ib

Gas Institute Show Promises Time and Money Savings

The Gasco Food Institute will stage a three day show at Elyria High School Tuesday through Thursday. Ohio Fuel Gas Company and The Elyria Chronicle Telegram sponsor free admission with prizes daily. Demonstrations feature gas ranges, a Server Ice Maxer fridge, and recipes to cut time and cost in homemaking lessons.

Gasco Food Institute Elyria High School A. W. Meyers Ohio Fuel Gas Company Ohio Fuel Elyria Chronicle - Telegram Bob Eichhorn Ohio Fuel Gas The Chronicle-Telegram

Festival Of Faith Brings 100 Churchwomen Together

A joint program by First Church Women and St. Andrew's Churchwomen convened yesterday afternoon at First Congregational Church. Grace Tulk reported on the Evanston World Council of Churches assembly and a worship service from the Festival of Faith opened the world assembly. Mrs. Henry Ingersoll and Mrs. Frank Harmon led prayers and hymns including Hope of the World. Tulk praised fellowship amid church dignitaries and described assembly sessions with small groups and plenary talks, noting disagreement on the main theme between central European churches and younger churches seeking social progress.

First Church First Congregational Church St. Andrew’s!s Evanston Assembly of the World Council of Churches Grace Tulk Henry Ingersoll Frank Harmon St. Andrew’s Georgia Hartmess Tulk McGraw Hall Central Europe

Parent Education Chairmen Meet To Expand Program

Elyria PTA units held a gathering at the YMCA to broaden the parent education program. The group discussed study discussion groups and a buzz session with topics drawn from the national Parent-Teacher Magazine. The next meeting is set for November 2 at 1 30 pm with plans for a luncheon and future honors for Past Noble Grands.

Parent Education Africa Gether Maite Y.M.C.A Orlo Standen Maurice Gardner Garford Cleveland YMCA Ralph Shewell Elyria Council PTA Gardner Russell van Oster Allen Fom D. Sellers R. Jemslie Eastern Heights John McLean Edison Robert Shumar Ely Edward Danneman Franklin Lawrence Mollenkamp Robert Bearer Gates John McDonough Jefferson Harris Nichols McKinley Gady Warren Roosevelt

Story Hour at Elyria Library Features Four Tales

Tomorrow in the Longfellow room Elyria Library hosts a story hour starting at four o clock. Miss Mary Jensen will tell four stories including Little Black Sambo Horton Hatches The Egg Mikes House and Curious George Rides A Bike.

Mary Jensen Longfellow Elyria Horton Mike George

Jewelers Present Gem History To Lorain Secretaries

Dr Walter Nielsen and son Carl of Lorain spoke on jewelry growth and gem sources to the Lorain chapter of the National Secretaries Association after dinner at Heimsman. Diamonds and trade tools were shown. Joan Stanford joined as a new member and two guests were welcomed. A gift to United Appeals was approved. Rummage sale at First Methodist Church basement Friday 4 to 8 PM and Saturday morning until noon.

Walter $. Nielsen Carl Lorain I’ National Secretaries Association Heilsman’s Nielsen Joan Stanford Ely Tia Evelyn Lillie Janet Judy United Appeals Fund First Methodist Church

Rebekah Lodge Hears Report On Detention Home Plan

Lorain County Citizens Committee proposed a detention home site at Murray Ridge and Infirmary. Nobel Grand Mrs. Harold Olmstead led an IOOF Hall meeting with 33 members and one Pennsylvania guest. They voted a Community Chest donation, heard committee reports, and discussed an October meeting with Lodi Lodge and a rummage sale.

Lorain County Citizens Committee St. Clair Rebekah Lodge No. 207 IOOF Murray Ridge Infirmary Pennsylvania Nobel Harold Olmstead Gerald Six Community Chest

Chronicle-Telegram item from Glyria October 7

Historical snippet lists Chronicle-Telegram dateline with Glyria and Ohta in October 7 context, likely a local notice or brief item from the Chronicle.

Chronicle-Telegram Glyria, Ohta Hurs

Magyar Evangelical Women Adopt New Finance Plan

The Women’s Circles of the Magyar Evangelical and Reformed church held a quarterly meeting in the church parlor. Reports were given by Circle leaders, donations were received for debt reduction and bazaars, and a new financial plan for the Women’s Guild Apportionment was adopted. Circle No. 1 announced a doughnut sale after Sunday services and a Sunday school penny carnival is planned for Oct 17.

Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church Parors L. G. Novak World Council of Churches Swanston Victor Pape Bazaar Redemption Fund Joseph Varga Julius Varga John Takacs Women’s Guild Circle No. 1 Circle Joe Varga Joseph Bara Geza Kermits George Gorbics Amherst James Szabo Joseph Beregszaszi Frank Lapos Albert Messaros

Miss Florence Plato Honored At Shower

Guests from Wakeman Grafton Birmingham Sheffield Cleveland and Elvrra attended a surprise bridal shower for Miss Florence Plato at Miss Ruth Conrads home. Hostesses were Mrs Rosella Vargo Marge Chapler Ruth Kell ing and Miss Conrad. Prizes for games went to Mrs Jane Scott Mrs Ruby Wiley Miss Oliver Noonan and Miss Judy Wilson. A luncheon followed on a table decorated with fall flowers wedding bells and small candelabra.

Wakeman Grafton Birmingham Sheffield Cleveland Elvrra Pridal Florence Plato Ruth Conrad Rosella Vargo Marge Chapler Ruth Kelling Miss Conrad Jane Scott Ruby Wiley Oliver Noonan Judy Wilson Miss Plato Michael Osipov Middle Ave

Calendar of Events and New Arrival in Elyria

Calendar items across clubs and societies list meetings and hosts including Golden Glow Club Vermilion AAUW O'Neil's Sonrisa Club and more with addresses. New arrival notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs L T Henry at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Auction sale announced for Mon Oct 11 at 8:00 pm at LaGrange High School.

L. T. Henry Elyria Memorial Hospital LaGrange High

Waste disposal and gas appliance sale proposal for council

A town council session discussed garbage disposal and gas appliances for home use. A water heater and a gas air conditioner were highlighted as items to be considered at the next meeting. The planned sale includes display units at 129 Gulf Road during the upcoming weekend.

Food Institute Gulf Road

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