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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1939

Page

5

Elizabeth Merriman Installed as Worthy High Priestess

Mrs Elizabeth Merriman is installed by her cousin as Worthy High Priestess of Bethel Shrine No 24. The ceremony features white lilies palms and hyacinths with a long list of installing officers and honored guests from diverse shrines. Mayme Tite presided. Mary Rogers retired. a later Y Dels meeting at the YWCA shifts start time to 7:00 PM with speaker Mrs R H Chamberlain on Fran feminine fashions.

Elizabeth Merriman Bethel Shrine Order of the ‘White Jerusalem Ralph Bevard Shepherds Florette Heidrich Noel Duckett Sue Lewis Ruth Schroeder Pearl Taylor Hildreth Sasse Ella Duckett Jennie Hamilton Bethany Shrine No. 7 Joliet Illinois Elizabeth van Winkle Beaver Valley Shrine No. 6 Beaver Valley Pennsylvania Donald Dickson Margretta Hess New Castle Merriman Genevieve Dreher Palestine Shrine No. 2 Cleveland Hazel Simmons Shaker Heights Shrine No Olga Sasse P. W. H P. Bethel Shrine Esther Davis Bethany Shrine Akron Lillian Mishler Supreme Shrine Committee Selah Strong Oriental Shrine Toledo Nancy Jenkins Robert Rossow Mayme Tite Edward Monroe Arthur Roper Charles Tattersall Fred Sasse Leah Long Stella Miller Beatrice Curtis Hazel Brodbeck Jennie Higgins Florence Smith Violet Regar Courier Dora Lyman Mae Wieseke Shrine Mary Rogers Hess Stenson Hamblen Josephine Forsythe Mrs. van Winkle Harry Woole R. H. Chamberlain Fran Chamberlain Fran Harmon Columbus

Elyria Woman's Club Delays May Screening of Blind Spot

The Junior Department of Elyria Woman's Club postpones Loren Brown's Blind Spot program to May due to late arrival of new films in Cleveland. Monday evening becomes members only with bridge laid out, plus a pre-bridge business meeting and nominating committee report.

Elyria Woman's Club, Inc Loren Brown C. H. Worthington Cleveland Ben Sartor

Pre-nuptial party honors Miss Anita Gotro bride elect

Mrs. Robert Peters and Mrs. Charles Winkler hosted at 411 Oxford Avenue for twenty three guests. The evening featured pinochle and Chinese checkers with Anna Mae Meeks taking high for pinochle and Mrs A Ehike as consolation. Card honors also went to Mrs Helen Stokes and Mrs H Sandrock. The Sandrock Gotro wedding will be April fourteenth at St Johns Lutheran.

Anita Gotro Earl Sandrock Robert Peters Charles Winkler Peters Oxford Avenue Anna Mae Meeks A. Ehike Helen Stokes H. Sandrock St. John’s Lutheran Church Elyria Cleveland Ober- Jin

Cleveland students perform At the Soda Fountain critique

Hold Monthly Critique by dramatic students taught by Mrs. Cassandra Brothers of Cleveland entertained about forty guests at the Y W C A last night. The program featured a short characterization titled At the Soda Fountain with participants Carol Christman Russell Hillier Lois Carpenter Lillian Longwell Barbara Chandler Lois Meyer and Avis Hastings.

Cassandra Brothers Cleveland Carol Christman Russell Hillier Lois Carpenter Lillian Longwell Barbara Chandler Lois Meyer Avis Hastings Lois Cook Sunshine Club Group

Local Licenses List Pairs Workers and Partners

A series of paired individuals listed for licenses including ages and occupations. Names and places include Lloyd Ewell 21 farmer Brighton and Eloise Newcomb 20 Brighton. Edward Brotherton 23 bleacher Elyria with Kathleen Brown 24 Elyria. Carl Baker 44 stove tester Lorain with Josephine Lash 42 Lorain. Charles Mucha 25 laborer Lorain with Wilma Stavisky 22 Lorain. Lawrence Arndt 26 railroader Sullivan with Beatrice Donaldson 26 Wellington. Richard Buswell 24 Elyria 238 Howe Street steel worker with Re ba B. Maurer 23 Elyria. Harold Jackson 22 Elyria WPA worker with Iola Harvey 16 Elyria.

Edward Brotherton Elyria Kathleen Brown Cleveland Street Carl Baker Lorain Josephine Lash Charles Mucha Wilma Stavisky Lawrence Arndt Sullivan Beatrice Donaldson Wellington Richard Buswell Howestreet Reba B

Opera guests and students populate Elyria scene

Elyria residents attend Lohengrin Tosca and Manon in Cleveland while locals travel for spring recess. University ties feature Charles B. Coen elected Varsity O Club treasurer and several students return home for Easter break as families plan visits and travels.

Community clubs and meetings calendar updated

Calendar notes multiple clubs and events with dates and hosts including the Calendar Division at Second Congregational church, Avalon club Mrs Ben Naro 215 18th street, M Y C B club Mary Botamer Walnut street, Delphians Graystone Hotel, Debs at Y W C A 7 00, Townsend Club 1 8 p m, and Women’s Auxiliary at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Widening Circle meeting at Baptist East Avenue church featured a solo by Mrs R V Cheevers and Isaiah prophecies lesson. next meeting April twenty first. Amitie club hosted a threen supper and bridge with Grace Prindle rewarded for high score. April 20 Edna Mae Wilson to host at Ninth street. Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary held bingo at J H Howlett home with prizes for Mrs Edith Hill and Mrs Anna Bruck. A dessert served.

Odette Club Ena Knight Longfellow Avenue Gertrude Ligtotke Viola von Duyke R. Fichtner Mildred Brecknock Brecknock van Duyke Cleveland Street Townsend Club No. 2 Reg Armory John Surdock C. G. Kiefer Etta Cowles Flossie Massey Pedro Leo Beaser Katherine Cramer Euchre Eloise Grossman Banco Indianapolis 2Nd Congregational Church Florence Hazel Violet Olmsted W. F. W. Post Junior Woman's Club Avalon Club Ben Naro 18Th Street Mary Botamer Walnut Street Delphians Graystone Townsend Club Baptist Church Curtis Home Columbia Club St. John’s Church Elyria Memorial Hospital Canton Lorain L O. O. F. Ball Daughters of America British Empire Hall Junior Legion Leona Cooley 10Th Street Widening Circle Baptist East Avenue R. V. Cheevers Frank Wilford Isaiah N. Birch J. R. Brown C. F. Strohmeier Fell Wonderly Amitie Club Frank Walker George Street Grace Prindle Charles Smith Edna Mae Wilson Ninth Street Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary J. H. Howlett Cascade Street Howlett Margaret Schroeder Edith Hill Anna Bruck Allie Freeman

YWCA Announces Final Spring Book Review Tea

The YWCA schedules its last spring book review on April 25 with Fourthurs as hostesses at a pre tea. The review features Reaching for the Stars by Nora Waln presented by Mrs. Helen Tappan Berth. Tea committee includes Mrs. Wilbur K. Jones chairwoman and others: Mrs. R. J. Schork, Mrs. P. J. Smale, Mrs. Harry Dickens, and Mrs. R. A. Gwin Jr.

Nora Waln Helen Tappan Berth Wilbur K. Jones R. J. Schork P. J. Smale Harry Dickens R. A. Gwin, Jr

Easter Pageant The Triumph of Love at Amherst High

An Easter pageant titled The Triumph of Love was staged in the Amherst senior high chapel. Mrs Gregory Brown directed with clarinet solos by Sam Truscello and singing by Lydia Heller and others. Rev M A Hayes led readings and Doris Miller read scripture.

Amherst Gregory Brown Sam Truscello Dorothy Jones M. A. Hayes First Evangelical Church Doris Miller Lydia Heller Messish Life June Draga Robert Hoffman Marjorie Lawrence Dorothy Raesler Hilda Scharein Charles Thomas Agnes Schmitz Harold Niesen Eleanor Newman Lois Ehlert Wanda Hill Hope Nadine Aldrich Faith Betty Bays

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Hospital admissions include Mrs. George Sharkey of 118 Lincoln Court Mrs. Columb us Ruffo of Lorain Mrs. Stanley Bokay of 607 Fifteenth Street Joseph Szivan Lorain John Koepp Jr Amherst Mrs Alfred Darey 149 Huron Street Mrs Paul Wainwright Stop 68 Cleveland Road. Discharges include James Varady 338 Vulcan Street Barbara Lohnes 342 Oxford Avenue Mrs Augusta Appel 719 Park Avenue Mrs Carl Schultz Lakewood Mrs Henry Dicken 346 Oxford Avenue Mrs O J Shafer 111 Eastern Heights Boulevard.

George Sharkey Lincoln Court Columbus Ruffo Lorain Stanley Bokay Fifteenth Street Joseph Szivan John Koepp, Jr Amherst Alfred Darey Huron Street Paul Wainwright Cleveland Road James Varady Vulcan Street Barbara Lohnes Oxford Avenue Augusta Appel Park Avenue Carl Schultz Lakewood Henry Dicken O. J. Shafer Eastern Heights Boulevard

Suwannee River in Okefenokee described by club reader

Miss Claire Willams reviewed Suwannee River, part of Rivers of America, highlighting Cecile Hulse Matschal the Plant Woman and her study of Okefenokee flora and fauna. The piece notes native folklore, new roads, and educated youth as the swamp’s future. Fables for Parents discussed by Dorothy Canfield Fisher featured two readings by Mrs. George Brownell at the Woman's Club social hour. Mrs. D C Martin to host luncheon April 14 at Mrs. Krieg's on West Avenue.

Suwannee River Claire Willams Four O'Clock Club Cecile Hulse Matschal Okefenokee Suwanee Woman's Club D. A. Baird R. D. Way Medina H. G. Hoover Dorothy Canfield Fisher George Brownell

Zero Cold Locker Plant Likely for Elyria

W K Wiles of City Ice and Fuel Co says Elyria will get a Zero Cold Locker plant. About 125 contracts expected before ground is broken. The Polar Chest Locker system would cost roughly $15 000.

W. K. Wiles City Ice and Fuel Co Elyria Wiles

Townsend Club Party At I.O.O.F. Hall Tonight

The Townsend Club Number One hosts a party this evening at the I O O F hall. The Tom and Jerry orchestra will provide music for dancing.

Townsend Club I. O. O. F. Hall Tom and Jerry Orchestra

Church Services Include Communion and Baptisms

Church school meets at 9 30 Sunday morning Edward Wells superintendent Palm Sunday observed at regular worship hour Junior choir provides music Dr Recard sermon When Do We See God Holy Communion reception of members baptisms Thursday evening 7 30 dining room service dramatization by E P Johnston tonight at church 7 30

Edward Wells Recard E. P. Johnston

Fife and Mrs Stoddard Tied to Conneaut Corps Link

Fife and Mrs Stoddard, identified as a member of the Conneaut Corps, appear in connection with a local civic group. The report notes their affiliation and roles within the organization.

Fife and Mrs. Stoddard The Conneaut Corps

Dorcas Society Plans April Birthday Party at Church

The Dorcas Society of the Church of Christ met Thursday night to arrange a birthday party for the April gathering on April 28 to be held at the church. Lunch was served by Mrs. Elmer Lewis and Mrs. William Street.

Dorcas Society of the Church of Christ Elmer Lewis William Street

Palm Sunday Services at Epworth Church

Lonzo S. Green minister leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Charles Barnes as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 features The King Weeping on Coronation Day. Special music by the choir. Epworth Leagues at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 with Three Great Powers of Life as the sermon topic.

Lonzo S. Green Charles Barnes Epworth Green

Swift and Co Sales Manager Addresses Kiwanis Club

Harry West of Swift and Co Cleveland branch spoke to Kiwanis Club members after their Thursday noon luncheon, outlining sales figures and market outlook.

Harry West Cleveland Swift and Co Kiwanis Club

Wellington Senior Class to Hold First Formal Commencement in a Decade

Miss Lois Van Blargen will begin tryouts next week to select cast members for the annual Senior English class play set several weeks before graduation. The play’s title is not yet determined. The event will feature maroon gowns and caps, with a speaker to be secured by the Board of Education.

Lois van Blargen Board of Education Wellington School

Church Notice for Sunday Worship and Programs

John H. Green, minister, leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Dr Paul Wilkinson as superintendent Morning worship at 10 45 includes recognition of new members and a short sermon He Appeared to His Own Evening worship at 7 30 features Guarding the Gates of the Soul with a praise service opening the gathering at 7 30

John H. Green Paul Wilkinson

Palm Sunday Services At First Church

Minister A. E. Tennant preaches "The Trial and Crucifixion of Christ" at 10 45 AM Palm Sunday worship. Mrs Mabel Whipple is superintendent of the Bible school 9 30. Andrew Schach leads Christian Endeavor at 6 30 PM and evening worship follows at 7 30 with sermon "The Test of Deeds."

A. E. Tennant Bible School Mabel Whipple Andrew Schach

Local Boys Chosen for American Legion Boys State

William McClaflin son of Horace B. McClaflin Huntington and Thomas Reep son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Reep Wellington have been chosen by Morgan Dirlam Post to attend the American Legion Boys State at Columbus in June. Both boys are sons of local Legionnaires. Mr and Mrs S H Hummell return from spending the winter in Englewood Florida.

William McClaflin Horace B. McClaflin Huntington Thomas Reep Herbert Reep Wellington Morgan Dirlam American Legion and Auxiliary American Legion Columbus S. H. Hummell Englewood Fla

Moran Pastorate Announces Masses and Services Through Easter

Rev. Wm. T. Moran, pastor, conducts Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 A M. Religious school meets Saturdays for primary grades with instruction at 1 30. Special services are held Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 evenings through Easter.

Wm. T. Moran

Short Cuts for Kid Friendly Sandwiches and Butter Tips

The notes suggest peanut butter pairs well with currant or raspberry jelly for children and that butter can be served in small blocks or shapes. If paraffin is reused, wash it thoroughly in hot water and store it in a closed container, and discard if it has turned yellow.

Birthday Anniversary Dinner at Hamlin Woman's Relief

A Thursday birthday supper at G. A. R. Memorial hall honoring eleven members was sponsored by Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps. Names observed include Sadie Moore Bertha Coats Lella Tudor Maude Sheller Edith Kern Verna Betts Ida Baker Laura Lindsey and Louise Willard.

Hamlin Woman’s Relief Corps G. A. R. Memorial Hall Sadie Moore Bertha Coats Lella Tudor Maude Sheller Edith Kern Verna Betts Ida Baker Laura Lindsey Louise Willard

First Witnesses Chosen for Sunday Bible Class

Teacher L. B. Hindman selects The First Witnesses for the Sunday morning topic. Men's Bible class gathers at the YMCA at 9 30. Raymond Huston will sing with Edward Bembower at the piano.

L. B. Hindman Raymond Huston Edward Bembower

Business Women's Bible Class Schedule Change

The group will attend church service on Monday evening April 3rd at the Baptist church. On April 106th the class meets at Mrs. Curtis's home 315 Fifth Street with Mrs. R. H. McClure as teacher.

Business Women’s Bible The Baptist Church Curtis Fifth Street R. H. McClure

Local Notes Include Births Deaths And Travel News

Miss Marian Stanford returns home for spring vacation from Baldwin Wallace College. Arletta Crawford learns of the sudden death of her sister Mrs Lou M Lord in Springfield Missouri. Mrs S R Horner returns home after ten weeks in Florida. Mr and Mrs George Sharkey announce the birth of a daughter yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital. The Sharkeys reside at 118 Lincoln Court.

Sylvania Elizabeth van Winkle Rochester Pennsylvania Marian Stanford Baldwin-Wallace College Arletta Crawford Lou M. Lord Springfield Missouri S. R. Horner Princeton Avenue Florida George Sharkey Elyria Memorial Hospital Sharkey Lincoln Court

Ely Girl Scouts Cook Breakfast Outdoors

Ely Girl Scouts hiked to Ely woods this morning and cooked their breakfast outdoors. Attending were Mary Cushing, Fay Finell, Beverly Waller, Dorothy Brecknock, Kay Rhoads, Phyllis Choate, Virginia Vaughn, and advisor Miss Betty Chancellor.

Ely Elywoods Mary Cushing Fay Finell Beverly Waller Dorothy Brecknock Kay Rhoads Phyllis Choate Virginia Vaughn Betty Chancellor

Cloverleaf Club Hosts Tea At Park Avenue Meet

Mrs Peter Wohlever and Mrs E W Lahiff hosted Cloverleaf club guests at Park Avenue Friday. The event drew five hundred with high score won by Mrs E W Lahiff, second Mrs George Mengel, third Mrs Arthur Engle. In three weeks they will meet with Mrs Samuel Wragg Elyria Avenue.

Peter Wohlever E. W. Lahiff Cloverleaf Club John Michael Park Avenue George Mengel Arthur Engle Samuel Wragg Elyria Avenue

Palm Sunday Services Planned Across Amherst Churches

Palm Sunday observances include confirmation of 18 youths in a church, a reunions for all confirmation classes with Rev. H. Weber of Nermilion as speaker, Holy Palms blessing before the 10 o clock mass at St Josephs Catholic church, a vesper service at four by Congregational youths, and a Lorain County Gospel Chorus program at that time.

Amherst H. Weber Nermilion St. Joseph's Catholic Church Congregational Church Lorain County

Local births include two Lorain area babies

Mrs. John Megyes of South Amherst admitted and gave birth to a baby girl on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jaeger of Woodhill Drive welcomed a baby boy at St Joseph's Hospital Lorain. Mrs Jaeger is formerly Alyce Neiding.

John Megyes South Amherst Philip Jaeger Woodhill Drive St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain Jaeger Alyce Neiding

Amherst Study Club to Meet at Mrs Gillette Home

The Amherst Study club will gather Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jay Gillette on S. Main Street. Mrs. Wilmah Egeland and Mrs. L Roemer were visitors from Cleveland today.

Amherst Study Club Jay Gillette S. Main Street Wilmah Egeland L Roemer Cleveland

Surprise Birthday Gathering For Mrs Jenne On Church Street

Mrs B A Jenne of Church street was guest of honor at a surprise birthday gathering last evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Mischka Mr and Mrs F H Jenne Mrs A C Werner Mr and Mrs B A Jenne and their son Burton. She received several gifts during the social event.

B. A. Jenne Church Street Frank Mischka F. H. Jenne A. C. Werner Burton

Millions Allergic to One Thing or Another

Dr. Theodore D. Beckwith of the University of California estimates about 10,000,000 Americans are allergic to drugs foods plants animals and other elements. The professor notes allergies span diverse sources from climate to emotional disturbances.

Berkeley Cal Theodore D. Beckwith University of California United States

Modes and Manners in Hat Tipping and Mourning Stationery

Question and answer column compares European hat tipping norms in France with American custom. It notes men tip hats to ladies or in company of gentlemen. It also prescribes mourning stationery as plain white or white with a black border under one eighth inch wide.

France W. E.R

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Dorothy Funk Mable Little Elyria Woman’s Club Mrs. Knight Lloyd Ewell Brighton Farmer Eloise Newcomb Brghton Coen College of Commerce Elyria High School Mass Mildred Wagner Carl Henes, Jr Fred Britting Grafton Ness Sabra Armstrong Broad Street Pierce Sixth Street Georgia Sutton Dora Early Robert Wilcox E.W. College Berea Oberlin College Robert Stannard New York City J. E. Rogers Broadstreet Portage James Jr M. C. Bell Cuyahoga Falls Walter Peak Carol Ann Peak Washington D.C Virginia Stewart Kent State University Virginia Nye Mount Union College Alliance Ohio Washington Avenue Mary Nye Jean Plocher South John Riley Jeanne Wagner Eugene Mayhew Youngstown Jackson Geraldine Smith Harold Rorick J. Clare George Mark Willis Lenore Schumacher Gladys Fowell Elyna High School J. S. Cook Norman Stegman Valparaiso F. O. Wilford Robert Boylan Metropolitan Opera Company K. M. Leiby Jack Selby Judson Wehman H. W. Merriman Florence Peterson Jess Christensen Gertrude Larkin Amy Berry Chicago May Nichols Indiana Elizabeth Strimater Ethel Schaefer Susan Kier McKeesport Penn Foshan Colette Copright Amherst _Bylss B.A. Jenne Church St Suwanee River Junior Grissinger Cora M. Shepard Barker St Courtland FIRST Charles W. Recard Dorcas Society Methodist Episcopal First Baptist Church OF Christ ST. Patrick’s Church Elyria Men’s Bible Class Olmsted & Hoeffel Phore Water St Hospital News Carl L. Goetz Peerless Peerless Laundry & Dry Cleaning Company Second Street
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