Cathedral of St John the Divine a Western World Icon
Charles B Driscoll recalls visits to Morningside Heights and the Cathedral of St John the Divine. He reflects on progress toward completion, the setting of the campus, and the lingering wonder of the vast structure. The piece also recalls family outings to Madison Square Garden and a childhood circus memory intertwined with urban life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. John the Divine
Morningside Heights
Brent
Harlem
Protestant Episcopal Church
Miss Zelma Bird to Wed in Wellington Church
An open church ceremony at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Wellington will unite Miss Zelma Bird of Marion with Reverend L. T. Merchant of Centerville Alabama. The service begins at 2 36 p m with Rev Lonza Green officiating. Attendants include Harold and Mrs Smith as attendants, Donald McWherter and Daniel Shepard as ushers, with Mrs T Sharp and Mrs Mailam Dirlam providing music. A reception follows in the church chapel. Miss Bird, a Marion High School graduate and Bob Jones College music alumna, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bird. Rev Merchant is Bob Jones College alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Zelma Bird
Marton
L. T. Merchant
Centerville
Alabama
Lonza §. Green
Wellington Church
Harold Smith
Marion
Donald McWherter
Daniel Shepard
Mailam Dirlam
Misa Bird
Mar- Iton High School
Bob Jones College
Cleveland
Tennessee
Rev. Merchant
Miss Bird
George Bird
Lonzon, Green
Circus Fans and Behind the Scenes Echoes Echoes
A vivid reminiscence describes a perilous escape from a wildfire to reach a passing circus on Douglas Avenue. The narrator recalls struggle with scorching sand and thorny brush while pursuing two horses, then joins the procession as the calliope passes. The piece lists prominent circus enthusiasts and artists who attend, from OCourtney Ryley Cooper to H T Webster, noting their connections and past involvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocourtney Ryley Cooper
New York
Keats Speed
Sun
Martin Green
Edwin C. Hill
Clare Briggs
Bob Davis
Brownsville
Neb
H. T. Webster
McNaught Syndicate
Public affairs board aids athletic field work at Wellington
The board of public affairs will loan village machinery for athletic field improvements at the Dickason Tree ground while the school board pays labor costs. Planned work includes leveling, driveways, tennis courts, and possibly a field house. Wellington High’s baseball team opens play at LaGrange on April 19, with 30 players practicing under Coach Lea Grimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Affairs
Alan Branson
Branson
A. W. Shield
Morrie Brenner
Board of Education
Tthe
Dickason Tree
Wellington High School
LaGrange
Lea Grimes
Wellington
Grafton
Medina
Spencer
E. L. Barrick
Wellington Board of Education
Circle Notices and Club Gatherings Mentioned in April
A local notice describes a social evening with sewing on quilt blocks and a 7 30 supper hosted by Mrs Myrtle Ludwig on Magyar street. It notes an April 23 trip to Elyria for Loam Country Club Officers meeting with plans to stay for the evening session. Mrs Mertie Tole won the attendance prize at Thursday night’s meeting. Mrs Rose Beckley hosted Harmony Circle duties on Magyar street. The day’s meeting opened with Mrs R A Cordray presiding, with devotion led by Mrs B F Keeling. A bake sale was planned, time and place to be announced. Mrs George Bassett read stories for entertainment while others sewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inreen
Myrtle Ludwig
Magyar Street
Elyria
Mertie Tole
Rose Beckley
Harmony Circle
M. E. Aid Gootery
R. A. Cordray
B. F. Keeling
George Bassett
Honored on Birthday Hostess Brightens Week
Mrs John Barber entertained in honor of her mother in law Mrs Addie Barber with a dinner and bridge. Guests included Mrs Fred Shott Mrs C A Gott Mrs Lettie Hawk Mrs Lena Dibble Mrs Lena Murray Mrs John Wight and Mrs Edward Sheldon. The same week Mrs Walter Peck hosted a Wellington Farm Woman's club all day meeting with a noon potluck for about thirty attendees. A short business session was led by vice president Mrs Charlies Barrick, a letters writing prompt to ill member Mrs Sam Manning, two suassing games led by Mrs Harg a Duraleys and a reading by Mrs Beal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barber
Addie Barber
Bridge Club
Fred .Bhott
C. A. Gott
Lettie Hawk
Mia
Lena Dibble
Lena Murray
John Wight
Edward Sheldon
Barber
Walter Peck
Adams Street
Wellington
First Baptist Church Calendar Services and Bible School
John H. Green minister Bible school at 9 30 supervised by Dr Paul Wilkinson union service with Bible school at 10 45 object sermon for juniors on Magnets Junior and senior B Y P U at 6 16 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Green
Bible School
Paul Wilkinson
Union Service of Bible School
Church
Lochinvar arrives at Julie’s birthday party intrigue
Julie Hamilton invites Barry Caldwell a Western visitor to her party to provoke jealous Kenneth while Isolde watches closely. Barry charms guests posing as a rancher Lochinvar while Julie hides uncertainty and Edith fears Isolde’s suspicions. The scene ends with a teased cliffhanger as plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Hamilton
Kenneth Terry
Isolde Fleming
New York
Julie
Barry Caldwell
West
Barry
Edith
Kenneth
Keni
Eben
Barry Saldwell
Arizona
Ken
Isolde
Harry
Revival and church services across multiple denominations
Sunday evening revival at 7 30 with subject Meddling with God led by F A Yost. Methodist Episcopal church notes morning Palm Sunday service King of Kings of Kings and Epworth League events. First Congregational plans Lent sermon The Swastika Versus the Cross by Dr Recard with Psalms by Paul Wainwright. Church of Christ with 10 45 service. St Patrick’s reports Mass times. News notes mention Baden Nash in Mary hospital after appendix surgery and W F Jontz recovery from wind injuries after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Yost
Episcopal Hodcu S
Col
J. C. MacDermott
Recard
Paul Wainwright
Elyria
Church of Christ
James A. Brady
Marbel Whipple
Christian Endeavor
St. Patrick's Cathole
William T. Moran
Grafton Gingham Pinochle Club awards in afternoon
Mrs Albert Prosser won first in Grafton Pinochle with Mrs Lucille Cornish second and Mrs Edna Davison third. Two refreshment courses were served. Next meeting set for April 26 at Mrs James Aldrich. On Wednesday Mrs John C Walter hosted the Luncheon Club for sewing a quilt. A lovely lunch was enjoyed. Mrs Rosa Erhart to entertain May 6 with guests Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson and son Henry and Mrs L D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Albert Prosser
Lucille Cornish
Edna Davison
James Aldrich
Woodnesday
John C. Walter
Rosa Erhart
Everett Johnson
Henry
L,_D
Local residents visit and family updates in Ohio
Mennell and several families spent Tuesday visiting in Cleveland. Mrs. Cragin and Mrs. Durkee joined Mr. and Mrs. Weymouth relations for the evening. Melvin Elmrect returned from the Cleveland Clinic after surgery. The Tablers from Detroit visit the Tabler parents for several weeks. Elliot Eired and children aided in celebrating the father’s 84th birthday in Elyria. Frank Cousins and family plan to move to a farm on Hartland Ridge near Collinge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
William ‘Fabler
Elliot Eired
Elyria
Tambler
Frank Cousins
Hartland Ridge
Collinge
City approves red and white walking cane emblem
Houston officials enact an ordinance recognizing a red and white walking cane as the official emblem of the sightless. Motorists are ordered to yield and act when a pedestrian using the cane approaches a street crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Prune Growers Reject 10000 Tons Of 1937 Crop
Prune growers of Standard High in San Jose California rejected about 10000 tons of the 1937 prune crop for not meeting required quality standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
California
New Life Saving Course Planned at Oberlin College Pool
The Elyria Red Cross chapter announces a four day life saving training course for men and women, April 18 to 22, open to graduates of the senior life saving course. George T. Costello will instruct, with participation from Lorain Medina Sandusky Norwalk and Belleville chapters, and Miss Edit Metcalf is the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Colege
Elyria
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Lorain County
Winter Haven
Florda
Red Cross First Aid
Lfe-Saving
Wineter Haven
Red Cross National Aquatic Schools
Chevrolet Sport Sedan Record in Lewiston District Then and Now
A 1936 Chevrolet Sport Sedan logged 20,001 miles on rough travel between 15 Civilian Conservation camps in the Lewiston Idaho district. The route included deep forest mud and 8,000 foot hills, with paved roads scarce and grades up to five percent over 2,000 feet. The year’s use consumed 1,115.6 gallons of gasoline, an average of 17.93 miles per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Idaho
Tot H. Henriques
Chaplin
Chevrolet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles B. Driscoll
Chas. Driscol
Mornargside Heights
Vic Uulding
Cathedral Aid
Molumbia Louwersby
Qiat Jong
Koreling
Miadison Square Garden
Waly
Toy Town
John
Northwest “Pioneers
Marietta
Ohio
Ipswich
Mass
Northwest Territory
West Newton
Muskingum River
Old Fort Harmar
Manelia
Grissinger
Cora M. Shepard
Barker
Jourtland
Douglas Avenue
Florida
Schroll
Adelbert Knapp
Perry Knapp
Barkerstreet
Baldwin-Wallace College
Phi Pi Phi
B-W
Marjory Young
South Mainstreet
Baldwin-Wallace Speech Department
Mary Hyde
W. W. Hyde
Middle Street
Gamma Sigma
First Baptist
Frank Luppino
Lodi St
Jencd
Teane
Lochinvar
Kateryn Culver
Stuf
Ilere
Jilie
Normandy Buford
Tom Smith
Baden Nash
Marylian Hospital
Bellefontaine
MD. Nash
W. F. Jontz
Caree’s Greenhouse
Penfield Junction
Lorain
Darek
Automobile News
London
Dunham
Vigoro
Day’s Hardware
Broad Street
Elytia Business College
Business School
Coyal Bankness School
Menage
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