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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1939

Page

23

Wingard Breeden Engagement Set for Auburn May 29

ROM THE SOUTH reports the engagement of Miss Estelle Love Breeden of Selma Alabama to Robert Eugene Wingard of Auburn Alabama. Miss Breeden a 1930 alumna of Alabama Polytechnic Institute earned a BS in Home Economics and was active in Kappa Delta Theta Epsilon Sphinx and The Oracle. Wingard a 1930 AT S graduate with BS and MS degrees taught chemical engineering at AT S and studied at Washington University. He belongs to Alpha Chi Sigma Phi Lambda Upsilon Alabama Academy of Science and AIChE. He is a Mason and Lions Club member. The marriage is planned for May 29 at the Episcopal church in Auburn.

South Estelle Love Breeden George Breeden Selma Alabama Robert Eugene Wingard Auburn G. W. Wingard Breeden Alabama Polytechnic Institute Kappa Delta Theta Epsilon Sphinx the Oracle Wingard Washington University St. Louis Missouri Alpha Chi Sigma Phi Lambda Upsilon Alabama Academy of Science American Institute of Chemical Engineers Masonic Lodge The Lions Club Episcopal Church

Miss Wanda Munz and Carl Heitmeyer to Wed May 17th

Dover couple Wanda Munz and Carl Heitmeyer will marry on May seventeenth at St John’s church. The couple’s families live in Dover and Howe Street. F O Club members heard the announcement at a recent gathering hosted by Thelma Reinker with prizes awarded to Irma Eschke and Lois Stang.

Wanda Munz Carl Heitmeyer Dover F. O. Club Thelma Reinker St John’s Church Miss Munz Richard Munz Howe Street Mr. Heitmeyer Hearts Diversion Irma Eschke Lois Stang Miss Stang Trivia Eschke

Carrs to celebrate twenty fifth anniversary with open house

Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Carr of 112 Bell avenue mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at the Elyria Woman's Club from two to five pm on Sunday. In the evening they host relatives at the club house with a buffet supper. Guests expected from Cleveland Uhrichsville Pittsburgh and Lorain. Their two children Edward and Shirley Anne will join, with Edward home from Miami University.

H. R. Carr Bell Avenue Elyria The Stang Motors Edward Miami University Shirley Anne Jefferson Junior High School

Pongo Club entertains Miss Leiman at Zeck home

Miss Frances Leiman bride elect of Richard Rigg was honored by Pongo Club guests Tuesday at Mrs. Fred Zeck 222 West Bridge street. A business meeting followed by bingo and prizes went to Mrs. John Martin first Miss Bettye Crooks second and Mrs. Howard Ahlgrim consolation. Luncheon featured pink and white decor and a wedding cake with a miniature couple at the bride’s table. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Miss Ruth Hubbard. The Riggsleman wedding is planned for April 15.

Frances Leiman Pongo Club Fred Zeck West Bridge Street Leiman Richard Rigg Banco John Martin Bettye Crooks Howard Ahlgrim Lucille Femly Ruth Hubbard Olga Mate

Bride Of Tomorrow Honored At Shower In Lorain

Miss Georgette Bissiere bride elect of Lawrence Krugman Jr was entertained at a miscellaneous shower by Misses Eleanor and Dorothy Krugman at 127 Riverdale court Lorain. The couple will wed at Grace Lutheran church tomorrow at four. Bunco was played at five tables with prizes won by Mrs Claude Gilmore Betty Schaefer and Leah Crowns. Out of town guests included Mrs John Bissiere and Mrs Erikson of Lorain.

Georgette Bissiere Lawrence Krugman, Jr Eleanor Dorothy Krugman Riverdale Court Miss Bissiere John Bissiere Reid Avenue Lorain Krugman L. J. Krugman Grace Lutheran Church Bunce Claude Gilmore Betty Schaefer Leah Crowns Erikson

Ellen White to wed Stacey Vavzineak on April twenty second

Miss Ellen White daughter of Mr and Mrs O L White East River Street will marry Stacey Vavzineak son of Mr and Mrs S Vavzineak West Avenue on April 22 at St Marys church A shower with bingo prizes and a luncheon followed for sixty five friends gifts for the bride elect were presented

Ellen White Miss White O. L. White East River Street Stacey Vavzineak S. Vavzineak West Avenue St. Mary's Church Korzan Wieczorek Sieminski Kru

Mrs Novak Hosts Monopoly Club Social Evening

Mrs E R Novak of East Broad street hosted the Monopoly Club on Wednesday. Mrs Arthur Alexander and Mrs John Penrod won prizes, with Alice Boe wadt receiving a guest prize. Green and white decorations highlighted the refreshments. The club will meet again April 26 hosted by Mrs Philip Busch of Hawthorne street.

E. R. Novak East Broad Street Monopoly Club Arthur Alexander John Penrod Alice Boewadt Philip Busch Hawthorne Street

Radio Talk At Senior Friendship Dinner Plans

Larry Roller Educational Director of WHK and WCLE spoke to Senior Friendship Club members and fathers at the YWCA Gym on radio’s educational power. He traced growth from 60 000 radios in 1920 to over 40 million by 1940 and outlined local regional and clear channel stations.

Larry Roller WHK WCLE Roller United States Lorain County Clear Channel WTAM Joan Norsworthy Helene Cohen Rouer Ralph Bauer Elyria Fogh Friendship Club Mary Kaiser Dorothy Jenkins LaVaughn Searight Dorothy Johnson Marjorie Williamson

Mary Ruth Cochrane to wed Chalmer Mosher this Saturday

A party hosted by Mrs. Ed Krebs on Lake Avenue honored Mary Ruth Cochrane and announced her upcoming marriage to Chalmer Mosher of Oberlin on Saturday May sixth. Guests included Mrs. O E Nichols of Lakewood and Mrs. Roy Mosher of Oberlin. cards were in progress and several attendees were rewarded for scores.

Mary Ruth Cochrane Ed Krebs Lake Avenue Jean McCrain Forrest Ordell Mass Cochrane Chalmer Mosher Oberlin Paul Cochrane June Nichols Lakewood Myrtle Hurlehy Virginia Kaiser S. McCrain Roy Mosher

Miss Smetzer Honored Before Wedding

A pre-nuptial party honored Miss Myrna Smetzer of Euclid Ohio formerly of this city hosted by Pauline Geigey and Dorothy Harper on Columbia avenue. Guests broke balloons to reveal verses and gifts. prizes went to Mrs Al Novak Roberta Mosley and Mrs Jack Crowell. Miss Smetzer and Harold Weiland plan to wed April 29 at Noble Union Church in Euclid.

Myrna Smetzer Euclid Ohio Pauline Geigey Dorothy Harper Columbia Avenue al Novak Roberta Mosley Jack Crowell Miss Smetzer Harold Weiland Noble Union Church

Volunteer Training Committee Meets at Y

The Volunteer Training Committee of the YWCA met yesterday at 9 45 am at the Y. Mrs Curtis Spence chair of Public Affairs spoke on social, economic and political conditions and socialized medicine noting pamphlets available. Announcements listed next meetings and events through May after April meetings.

Curtis Spence Ways and Means Committee

Golden Glow Club Honors Mrs Leona Harmon Birthday

Golden Glow associates honored Mrs Leona Harmon on her birthday during a last night meeting with Mrs Anna Hollup of Bellefield Avenue. A tureen supper and birthday cake with sweet pea bouquets framed the event. Prizes went to Mrs Mildred Page Mrs Katharine Krugman and Mrs Harmon. Page won the special prize. Dinner planned at Alpine Village in Cleveland in two weeks.

Golden Glow Associates Leona Harmon Anna Hollup Bellefield Avenue Harmon Mildred Page Katherine Krugman

Elyria-Lorain Girl Scout Camp Plans Discussed

The Elyria-Lorain Girl Scout committee met in Lorain to organize the 1939 camp season. Mrs. Frank Maloy was named chairman and Mrs. Marsh Guinen co chairwoman as plans include a May play day at Camp Iss See Kes to acquaint girls and parents with the camp.

Elyria-Lorain Lorain Frank Maloy Marsh Guinen Camp Iss See Kes Kelleher Will Thomas A. M. Hannaford Elyria Whipple Alexander Loram

Women group meetings and fundraisers at local clubs

Division D of the Second Congregational Church met with Mrs. George Lamberton of Glendale Court yesterday afternoon. A rummage sale was planned for April 15th in the Armory on Third street with an exchange bake sale at the close of the business session. May tenth features an entertainment at Mrs. Winchell's home. Rose Bernino led the devotional for Hamilton Girl Reserves. Several social events are scheduled including skating party May 20th and a co-ed Girl Reserve party at the Y W C A gym. A mother teacher banquet is planned for April 26th and a mother daughter banquet for May 22nd at the Y gym with a closing Friendship circle and “Follow the Gleam.” Miss Kirkbride departs for Pittsburgh with a group gift and bridge prizes awarded to four players. The Catholic Study Club No. 3 honored Miss Frances Kirkbride with a salad course and gifts. The next meeting is scheduled April 26th at Mrs. Steve Bumback’s Crehore court home.

Second Congregational Church George Lamberton Glendale Court Sam Winchell India Third Street Lamberton Glen Brodrick Winchell Cleveland Street Rose Bernino Hamilton Mary Eklyop Y. Gym Friendship Circle Baxter LaRue Catholic Study Club No. 3 Winckles Street Frances Kirkbride Pittsburgh American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation Gerald O’conor Robert Smith Miss Kirkbride James McLaughlin

St Marys Altar Society Hosts Spring Dessert Bridge

Easter lilies and spring blooms filled St. Marys parish hall for a dessert bridge party hosted by the Altar and Rosary Society yesterday. Twenty five tables awarded prizes won by Mrs Ed Urig in bridge and Mrs Butler in pedro, with Mrs D W Seward and others taking additional prizes.

St. Mary’s Parish Hall Altar and Rosary Society St. Mary's Church Ed Urig Butler Pedro D. W. Seward J. Donovan Ted Seward

Pedro games highlight local social at Middle Avenue

Yesterday Friendly Twelve played eleven Pedro games with Mrs. George Folk of Middle Avenue. Mrs Elizabeth Duckett, Mrs C W Oakley and Mrs McLaughlin posted high scores. In two weeks Mrs Charles Smith of Fairmount Street will host.

Pedro Friendly George Folk Middle Avenue Elzabeth Duckett C. W. Oakley McLaughlin Charles Smith Fairmount Street

Esther Smith Installed Queen Of Dames Of Malta

Esther Smith was installed Queen of Elyria Dames of Malta No. 232 in a ceremony at the I O O F Temple. Grace Knight of Cleveland presided with an extensive installing staff including many guests from Cleveland and Lorain.

Esther Smith Queen of Dames of Malta Elyria Dames of I. O. O. F. Temple Grace Knight Cleveland Lorain Esther Sruth Ruth Lotte Marsh Naomi Jennie Shock Ruth Blakeslee Harriett Copas Lela Christensen Lucile Scheibel Helen Rankin Agnes Erickson Osea Higgie Edith Slater Carrie Miller Dorothy Hayes Laucile Fawkes Ruth Kauffman Rose Boals Marcella Scott Hazel Hall Sovereign Esther Wellert Jessie Raesler Viola Shock Thelma Carter Louise Leslie Grace Heidrich Margaret Botamer Mrs Wickens Louise Tischener Christine Werner Klara Schaub Fdna Smith Iva Simmons Lottie Drage Elsie Scrivens Neva Mackin Delia Lutz Nellie Reynolds Bertha Olmstedn Emily Scrivens Margaret Hobill Sarah Massey Grace Kemp Cor Sages

Local residents travel and events noted in personals

Mrs. Jack Baird and Miss Gladys Berg return from three weeks in Clearwater and Miami Beach Florida. L C Sheriff of Elyria and T J Morrison of Lorain attend Western and Southern Life Insurance managers convention in Cincinnati returning Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lester Schenfield announce birth of a son at Elyria Memorial Hospital on April 12. Mrs Imogene Burtis remains at home unavailable to visitors. Mr and Mrs Russell Stokley attend Ohio Circulation Managers Association Spring meeting in Akron. Dr Lenore Stevick returns from Southern Pines South Carolina visiting her son. Miss Betty Jane Mansfield and Miss Virginia Zauser visit from Rockford Illinois and Hamilton Avenue respectively. both are University of Michigan students. Mr and Mrs Guy Byars host Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson from Baptist Hebrew Mission in St Louis MO. Harry O Wright enlists in Panama with the Quartermasters Corps after time at Fort Hayes Columbus. Dr and Mrs H L Knapp Ben Knapp and Mrs Knapp’s father return from a motor trip visiting nine states and DC. Ben Knapp resumes studies at WRU Medical School. Patty Jane Davis and Vera Mae Smith perform piano duet at Legion Auxiliary. Mrs Fred Sheldon attends Women’s Home Missionary Society meeting in Sandusky. Mark J Smith leaves for business trip to Sandusky.

Jack Baird Gladys Berg Clearwater Miami Beach Florida L. C. Sheriff Elyria T. J. Morrison Lorain Cincinnati Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Hotel Gibson Lester Schenfield North Abbe Road Elyria Memorial Hospital Imogene Burtis Adelbert Street Russell Stokley Stanford Avenue Akron Ohio Circulation Managers Association Lenore Stevick Southern Pines South Carolina Betty Jane Mansfield Rockford Illinois Virginia Zauser Hamilton Avenue University of Michigan Ann Arbor Guy Byars Gulf Street Carl Anderson Baptist Hebrew Mission St. Louis Missouri Harry O. Wright Denison Avenue Fort Hayes Columbus Panama Quartermasters’ Corps H. L. Knapp Ben Knapp Knapp States District of Columbia Atlanta Georgia Charleston Washington, D. C Mus Western Reserve University School of Medicine Patty Jane Davis Vera Mae Smith Legion Auxiliary Fred Sheldon Sandusky Women's Home Missionary Society Mark J. Smith Lake Avenue

Mrs. Fuldheim Outlines European Crisis At Club Dinner

Dorothy Fuldheim spoke to the Cora May Walton Club at the First Congregational Church last evening, delivering a comprehensive resume of Europe. She warned that Germany’s soul has been destroyed and criticized the Munich Conference as a comedy while noting Germany and Italy’s pressure on smaller nations. A large dinner audience listened as Vienna’s decline and central Europe’s shifting fate were discussed, followed by a question period.

Europe Dorothy Fuldheim Cora May Walton Club First Congregational Church C. H. Worthington Germany Vienna Munich Italy

Circle No. 3 meeting at St Pauls church titled

Mrs Walter Greber hosted Circle No 3 of St Pauls church on Clark street with fifteen members and three guests. A dessert course preceded worship of the 23rd Psalm. Mrs E O Pallas led a business meeting planning an April 19 paper sale and the next gathering will be April 26 at Mrs Harry Lauer’s West Ridge home.

Davis Claude Wigfield F. C. Ruth Walter Greber Clark Street Circle No. 3 St. Paul's Church E. Oo. Pallas Harry Lauer West Ridge

Oberlin Family Hosts Bridge Evening for Sailor Son

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Strock entertained Donald Strock on furlough from the U S Navy with a bridge party at their Oberlin home. Guests filled two tables and prizes went to Miss Ethel Hummer Miss Betty Spuixs Ronald Spinks and Walter Schroeder. Donald heads to Mare Island Navy Yards in San Francisco next Wednesday to join his ship.

Wilbur Strock Oberlin Roed Donald United States Navy Ethel Hummer Betty Spuixs Ronald Spinks Walter Schroeder Donald Strock San Francisco Mare Island Navy Yards

Illness Sweeps Kelley Family As Quarantine Enforced

Mrs. Helen Kelley suffers influenza at her East avenue home while the family is quarantined due to Lois Rose having scarlet fever. Lois is Mrs. Kelley’s granddaughter.

Helen Kelley East Avenue Lois Rose Lois Kelley

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Seasence “Society Dorothy Funk Mable Little Bride of Tomorrow Mrs. Novak Capitol Theatre Y.W Ceprerigh Esquire Mrs. Lamberton G. R. Activities St. Mary's Altar Society Mrs China Shop Allen Bernard Rayon Damask Regnar Tke Merthew Co
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