Fortnightly Club Marks 75th Anniversary Luncheon
Fortnightly Club observed its 75th anniversary with a luncheon at Elyria Country Club attended by out-of-town members and friends. Mrs Everett Johnston read a history of the group, and a 1896 topic by Mrs Patrick Henry Boynton was discussed, noting Elyria's parks development Cascade Park and Ely Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Country Club
Merritt Giles
New Castle
Charles Price
Cleveland
Chauncey Griswold
Fairmont
W. Va
John Garfield
Everett Johnston
Ohio
Patrick Henry Boynton
Elyria
James VanDusen
Cascade Park
Ely Woods
George Hoke
Gulf Rd
William Baughman
George Calvert
King Fauver
Worth Fauver
Thomas Griswold
Franz Gruen
Stephen Hiltebrant
Arthur Hoch
Henry Irish
Dexter Kimball
Robert Nightengale
Harold Robinson
Charles Braman
Charles Cushing
L. B. Fauver
James Guthrie
James van Dusen
Kimball
Baughman
Robinson
Hiltebrant
Elyria Garden Club Holds Flower Show Slides
About 55 members and guests met at Elyria Woman's Club to view slides of the flower show by Martin Henes and of Charles Putnam's garden. Thomas Stringer reported 311 entries and an attendance of 550. A nominating committee was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Garden Club
Elyria Woman's Club
Martin Henes
Charles Putnam
Putnam
Florida
Thomas Stringer
William Riep
D. A. Morris
W. Bell
Stanley Gatz
W. Papay
William Cook
Charles Grate
David Hyman
Ernest Splete
Woman's Club
Dress fittings demonstrations at Holly Hall YWCA event
Mrs. John DiFranco of the Elizabeth Kardos Fashion Institute demonstrated dress fitting and pattern making for Holiday Program members at Holly Hall YWCA. She explained sizing differences and showed how proportion guides garment lines, with a follow up on design application to individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Hall Ywca
John DiFranco
Elizabeth Kardos Fashion Institute of Cleveland
Mrs. DiFranco
YWCA
Holly Hall
Elizabeth Kardos
Avon Lake Bride-To-Be Names Date for Oct 29
Avon Lake is set for a October 29 wedding as Miss Maureen O'Brien announced her attendants for fiancé Dick Tomanek. Matron of honor will be Mrs Milton Scott with bridesmaids Janet Brumn and Donna Tomanek. vows at St Thomas Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Maureen O'Brien
Dick Tomanek
Milton Scott
Janet Brumn
Donna Tomanek
Miss O'Brien
J. W. O'Brien
Brookfield Rd
William Tomanck
Lake Rd
St .Thomas Lutheran Church
Rocky Pee
Texas
Berkeley
Calif
Bruwn
Forest Blvd
Tostess
West Texas
Ting
University of California
Tomanek
Bancroft
Brann
O'Brien
William Rary
Tomanek Jr
Janice Myers
Lois Lambert
Mary Able
Ann Pickering
Doris Schuster
Cleveland Baseball Corporation
Belden Church
Litchfield
Austin Hastings
Huntington St
Medina
Phyllis
Richard Kimble
Virgil Kimble
Seville
Litchfield Congregational Church
John MacDuffie
Miss Hastings
Carol Hastings
Lois Lassone
Barbara Towslee
Buckeye High School
Adopted Boy and Father Name Question Faces Family
A divorced father ponders his 3 year old son's name as the boy's mother plans to have him adopted by her new husband. The piece argues the child's best interests, loyalty conflicts, and potential teen resentment if the surname changes. It notes the difficulties of divided loyalties and the impact on the child’s sense of belonging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ross
Abantame
Jis
Adolchild
Middle Ave
Princeton Ave
Elyria Airman Weds in England Amid Warmer Plans
An Elyria man, Airman First Class Dick R. Johnston Jr., and Miss Bridget B. Maitland exchanged nuptial vows Feb. 23 at St. Columbus Church in Huyton near Liverpool England. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Fr. Frayne with a reception at the Maitland home. The couple, now residing in Liverpool, plan an extended European tour early next year.
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Elyria
England
Dick R. Johnston Sr
R.D. No. 2
West Ridge Rd
Dick R. Johnston Jr
United States Air Force
Bridget B. Maitland
St. [Columbus Church
Huyton
Liverpool
Frayne
Maitland
Bernadette Maitland
Mait‘land
Dulbars Ltd
Kirby
Johnston
Elyria High School
Burton Wood Afb
Europe
Shrine Members Convene at Grotto Hall Meeting
About 130 Shrine members and guests gathered in Grotto Hall for Bethel Shrine’s first meeting in the new location. Vera Goodell and Wesley Goodell led as Sojourners with guests honored including Eleanor Young Minnie Robinson and Dr Ralph Bev ard. A smorgasbord is planned for November 5 at the Grotto Hall with a Ways and Means committee meeting at Tene Roemer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E! Grotto Hall
Bethel Shrine
Vera Goodell
Wesley Goodell
Lake Erie
Lorain
Sor
Bertha Didelius
Eleanor Young
Supreme Obituary Committee
Minnie Robinson
Dist. 4
Ralph Bevard
Bevard
Detroit
Grotto Hall
Ways and Means
Ben Curtis
Margaret Ward
Judy Bennett
Alice Hahn
Hazel Cornish
el Grotto Hall
Rummage Sale at Jaycee Hall on Harwood Ave
A rummage sale is scheduled at Jaycee Hall on Harwood Avenue this Saturday October 15 from 8 am to 6 pm. Proceeds support local programs and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunco Club
West Avenue
S. A. Congregational Church
South Amherst
Jaycee Hall
Harwood Ave
Cosmopolitan Club Marks Silver Anniversary at Elyria luncheon
The Cosmopolitan Club celebrated 25 years yesterday at the Elyria Woman's Club with 28 members and one guest Mrs Lilian Shepard recalling memories. A three tier cake with silver inscription was cut by first president Mrs Henry Beam as the club, organized in 1930 by Miss Maybelle Burner, grew from 20 to 35 members and supported YWCA activities and hospital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Shepard
Cosmopolitan Club
Elyria Woman's Club
Henry Beam
Maybelle Burner
YW Wca
Beam
Leonard Krugmen
Stanley Birkbeck
Arthur, Tite
Ike Trubey
Reno Collier
Melvin Haag
Legion Auxiliary Aids United Fund and Plans Halloween Fun
The American Legion Auxiliary reports 113 members paid 1956 dues with Nov 10 roll call. A $200 contribution to the United Fund Drive is approved. Halloween party planned for Oct 29 at Legion Home. constitution changes to be discussed. awards won by Margaret Miller. Hostesses listed include Charlotte Novak and Martha Guthman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Charlotte Novak
Martha Guthman
Grace Heidrich
Mary Harper
Mabel Pratt
Eva Marriman
Beulah Glasgow
Eleanor Cambria
Isabelle Popp
Marie Licking
Dorothy Craig
Gates Hospital
Marian Harpster
Marge Terrell
Edison School
Legion
Ida Hansen
Grace Keyes
Peg Miller
United Fund
Lucille Stirzaker
Gladys Notzinger
Lois ‘Jones
Beulah Glasow
Grace ‘Beavis
Kkitehen
Foods
Polly Amidon
Margaret Miller
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Bride-To-Be
United States
Air Force
Johnston Homestead
Donald Mark Gardner
North Olmsted
Miss Maitland
Mary O'Connor
Celia Maitland
Patricia Fagen
Dorothy Davies
Thomas Rowland
Warrington
Mrs
Dick Johnston JR
Bridget B
Shrine
Coffman
Court St
Buurs
Wed
Fri
Henry Ingersoll
Lloyd Brewster
Fred Greenich
Oscar Jaroch
Ed Burton
Henry Ault
Gerald Dolan
Archie Penfound
Swen Nielsen
Jack Wenzel
Crowder
Williard Hicks
F. A. Eaton
Man
Rawson
N. D
Fred Dexter
Tve
Davis
Stu
Reidents
California
St. Mary Church
W. Griswold
Arthur Tite
Ehoe
The
Connie Shop
E. Broad
Satel
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