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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1948
Page
8
The Elyria Education Association started the new year with a tea in the high school cafeteria at four o'clock. Mrs. Harold Eibling and Mrs. Dwight Felton presided over the event, welcoming members and outlining plans for upcoming activities.
Twelve Lorain County Chapter members of the Valparaiso University Guild plan to attend the national convention at Valparaiso University in Indiana on September 24 and 25. Speakers include UNESCO liaison Mrs. Louise Leonard Wright and university president Dr. Kretzmann.
Several Elyrians are returning to colleges including Tom Powers Robert Vorech Rudy Pinter and Nicholas Resar. Others voyage to Bowling Green State University Iowa State University and Michigan State Normal. Local families visit relatives and plan trips while church circles announce meetings and rummage sale plans for October.
The People's Poultry Market moves to a new bildline behind Sears offering fresh dressed chickens. Lynn Brasece, owner, announces the open fun event with Saturday hours and contact at phone 183R Wellington.
The Elyria League of Women Voters hosted a tea at Mrs. Alan Fritsche’s Overbrook Road home. Mrs. A. A. Treuhart reviewed the league’s history and current nonpartisan status, noting 83,000 members in 39 states and ongoing tax and United Nations education efforts.
Edison Parent Teacher Association executive board met at Mrs. Botamer’s home on High Street to review recommendations to be presented at the first regular PTA meeting on October 6. The unit will meet monthly at 7 30 p m starting in the school year. The next board meeting is set for October 26 at Mrs. DuCoty’s Lake Avenue home. Refreshments were served.
Mary Elizabeth Elyrian wed Edward Thomas of Bedford in a Cleveland ceremony. The couple will reside in Bedford. Pentagon club met at the YWCA for an opening session with devotions by Mrs. Madara. New president Mrs. Robson urged committee reports and planned events including a September 30 card party and style show. Members reported Christmas card orders and upcoming sewing, bridge, and ceramics classes with donations to Community Chest and YW loss of lace cloth for dining room. Youth Month activities featured Carl Curtis from Lorain County Juvenile Court and FBI related Youth Month emphasis. YTeen memberships in five high school clubs continued through September 20 with elections and committee planning.
Tonight features Missionary Society at First Nazaren e Church with a program. Royal Neighbors meet at K P hall and El Re y Grotto convenes at I C O F hall. Esther group of First Christian held its fall meeting at Mrs C A Gibbons Hawthorne St. officers elected and planned December bazaar. dues include discussions on stewardship and World Council of Amsterdam. Circle No 1 Pilgrim Congregational met at Mrs Wirth. upcoming auction on Oct 15. Research Club at Mrs Lamberton’s, Autumn color theme. Rummage Sale at 204 Park Ave Garage Friday and Saturday.
Elyria BPW Club will send four members to the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women leadership conference in Columbus on September 18 and 19. Alice Foley, Susan Davidson, Aurilla Lyon, and Florence K. Smith will join the state program after a dinner at the Neil House.
A bake sale hosted by Group 3 of the North Eaton Ladies Aid is set for Saturday morning hosted near the Gas Company. Proceeds support church and community projects.
Advertisement lists college girls clothing in sizes 14 and 15 and shoes size 8 14. Includes address 449 Earl Ct for contact or pickup.
The United Polish Club at 115 Oberlin Road hosts a Friday fish fry every week. Serving from noon, the event offers a regular community meal with fish and sides.
Plans for members to attend the Fall rally at Ashland on September 28 were completed when the Women's Benefit Association met in the K of P hall with good attendance. A chartered bus will leave at 3 30 p m. Leona Gardner presided as Dorothy Barry reported the Akron state convention dates October 19 and 20. Gardner elected delegate, Hazel Gibson alternate. A birthday party for April through September honorees followed with gifts and lunch. A memorial service will be held October 6. A V F W auxiliary from Hinkson Hysell planned October 2 party with Florence Bixby kitchen chair and Joan Perkins dining room program. Ball game in Cleveland next Tuesday reserved 10 000 seats for V F W council members. Mrs Edward Monske and Mrs Don Wright hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Gordon Rhodehamel. Prizes went to Mrs S Monske, Mrs Garnet Root, Mrs George Wissinger and Mrs Russell Powers. Dessert followed for Akron, Grafton and Elyria guests.
The first meeting of the 04 Literary Club will be held at Mrs A J Swartz residence 524 Second Street on Tuesday A tureen luncheon is planned at 12 30 PM.
Community rummage sale advertised for 341 Second Street Bear, held in the basement space. Public welcome to browse items and treasures. Proceeds may support local initiatives.
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