American Legion Auxiliary plans spring district meet in Bucyrus
A large group gathered for the Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Home to arrange attendance at the 5th District Spring Conference in Bucyrus Ohio on April 20 at St Paul’s church. Delegates include Mrs Ida Hansen and alternate Mrs William Hearne with District President Mrs Mabel Swearage presiding and guest State President Mrs Dorothy Marsh. Reservations for luncheon are due April 17 with Mrs Ruth Leemhuis.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Bucyrus
Ohio
St. Paul’s Church
Ida Hansen
William Hearne
Mabel Swearage
Fremont
State Department
Dorothy Marsh
Legion
John Kolopus
Post No. 12
American Legion
United States
Arthur H. Day
Ohio State Supreme Court
Paul Halter
Carl Wolf
Fred Hadaway
Anna Bailey
Virgil Jasper
Lillian Hoton
Louise Ensign
Ann Feron
Sigrid Amidon
Enjoy Theatre Party by SeCa Club on Homer Street
A SeCa club theatre party Monday evening gathered at hostess Mary Ahlgrim’s Homer Street home and proceeded to a local theatre. After entertainment, guests returned for a two course luncheon with a red tulip centerpiece and red tapers. Mary Ahlgrim won a special prize and the group plans an April 27 meeting at Anita Meinke’s Columbus Street home to elect officers and discuss the coming club year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SeCa Club
Mary Ahlgrim
Homer Street
Anita Meinke
Columbus Street
G. G. G. Club
Marie Sharpe
Chestnut Street
E. Wilshere
Lillian Paton
Bridge
Banco
Grace Shinskey
Julia Kokai
Babe Bennet
Patton
Grace Shinsker
Special Communication Convenes at Masonic Temple
Frank S Harmon Lodge 663 F and A M held a special session with Worshipful Master Burton Ohlemacher presiding. A Master Mason degree was conferred on one candidate. A lodge visit to New London is set for Thursday, and the play He That Believeth will be presented with a 7:00 departure. The next regular meeting is Tuesday April 20 with Fellow Craft work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Harmon
A. M
Masonic Temple
Burton Ohlemacher
New London
Deer Lake Theatre to Open Summer Season Under William Lovejoy
William Lovejoy of 448 West River Street, city, will manage and direct Deer Lake theatre near Reading Pennsylvania. The Broadway Players company, formed by Pottstown businessmen, will present the latest Broadway plays each week for a twelve week season from mid June to Labor Day. Lovejoy previously directed Where's Grandma in Elyria for Gates PTA and Gates Hospital fundraiser.
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William Lovejoy
Frank H. Lovvejoy
West River Street
Deer Lake
Reading
Pennsylvania
Lovejoy
Pottaville
Deer Lake Theatre
Broadway’ Players
Elyria
Gates P.T. A
Gates School
Gates Hospital
Girl Reserves Meet at School
Girl Reserves gathered yesterday afternoon after the usual routine. Jean Buck read scripture and Ada Hastings Hedges poem Then April was read by Rosemary Smith. Plans were made for next Tuesday's hike after school with lunches and a baseball game.
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Garford
Jean Buck
Ada Hastings Hedges
Rosemary Smith
Mary Foster
Joan Wells
Interclub Council
Oklahoma
Marjorie Revercomb
Arizona
Colorado
Sunflower Patrol Wins National Duel Contest
Mary Galum led a Girl Scouts meeting at the National Guard Armory on Third Street. Sunflower patrol won the national duel contest and will visit other patrols next Monday at 5 o'clock with Arthur Richwine as guest of honor. Bluebell and Rose Patrols prepared for a tureen supper while Tenderfoot work and first aid lessons were led by Captain Richwine and Ida Jean Sands. The meeting closed with Good Night Circle and Taps.
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Mary Galum
National Guard
Third Street
Sunflower
Arthur Richwine
Bluebell
Rose
Richwine
G A R Day Observed Amid Readings and Club Meet
Mrs Jessie Coniam Mrs Florence Holcombe and Miss Norah Abbe gave patriotic readings as Mary A Chandler Tent D A R Day at Mrs Lydia Squires home Gray Block. Daughters of Tent 122 cooperate with Sons of Union Veterans to rename Route 6 Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Coniam
Florence Holcombe
Norah Abbe
Mary A. Chandler
Daughters of Union Veterans
Lydia Squires
Gray Block
Lucille Warner
Second Congregational Church Hosts Bake Sale Meeting
Guest Luncheon Division C met at Mrs. W. J. Hecker’s Furnace Street home. A successful exchange bake sale was held and plans were set for a guest luncheon at the church in May.
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Second Congregational Church
W. J. Hecker
Furnace Street
Amherst man fined for reckless driving after arrest on Cleveland Street
Rex Lees Jr of Amherst R D No 2 was fined 2 in police court by Mayor Don A Baird for reckless driving after being arrested late last evening on Cleveland Street by Officers Paul Palmer and H J Indicott in a police squad car.
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Rex Lees, Jr
Amherst
Don A. Baird
Lees
Cleveland Street
Paul Palmer
H. J. Indicott
Elyria Firemen Answer Three Alarms In Night of Fires
Four alarms within three hours stretched Elyria fire crews. Grass fires struck at 119 High street and 124 Grant street while the Granite Concrete Block and Coal Company ruins set off a blaze from acetylene torch sparks. A later grass fire at 226 Hamilton street prompted an unnecessary call. A separate prior Sunday blaze burned five acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Grante Concete Block and Coal Company
119 High Street
Engine Company No. 3
Hose Company No. 1
Grant Street
W. H. Blaine
Hamilton Street
Eleven Initiated By Legion Sons at Regular Meeting
Legion Sons of American Legion Squadron No. 12 held its regular by monthly meeting at the American Legion Home with 11 new members admitted. The initiated are Howard Goodrich Jr Carl Gehring Jr Robert Terrel James Terrel Rocco Trombetta Daniel Horton Dick Robson Wallace Smith Gerald Ruppelt Richard Noerr Guy Noerr. John Kolopos spoke on American Legion Poppy Day and squadron members will aid in sales. Plans were made to form a softball team with the first practice Saturday at the Legion diamond. Membership now totals 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of American Legion
Squadron No. 12
American Legion
Charles Kreuser
Howard Goodrich, Jr
Carl Gehring, Jr
Robert Terrel
James Terrel
Rocco Trombetta
Daniel Horton
Dick Robson
Wallace Smith
Gerald Ruppelt
Richard Noerr
Guy Noerr
John
Intercity lawn bowling league formed with four cities
New London hosts a growing lawn bowling scene as Lorain Ashland and Cleveland join the league with New London and Strathmore Club in the race. G G Swanger a top New London bowler receives a letter confirming final plans officers and meeting on April 24 at Lorain Legion Hall. Municipal links are being prepared with five greens now available including the new green under construction.
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New London
Lorain
Ashland
Cleveland
G. G. Swanger
Strathmore Club
Penny sale to be held by Halcyon Rebekah Lodge
Halcyon Rebekah Lodge No. 251 I O O F sponsors a penny sale to be held in the Odd Fellow Hall on Tuesday evening April 20. The event features bingo card games and music as entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halcyon Rebekah Lodge No. 251
Odd Fellow
Local residents return from visits and attendances
Mrs. C A Blackman returned home after visiting daughter Mrs. William B VandeGrift in Baltimore and attending the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC. Elmer Barker and wife traveled to Rutland Ohio for the funeral of Uncle John Barker. Mr and Mrs R E Morris welcomed a 12 pound son born Sunday. Mrs FE Barnes returned home after a week with son Elmer Ake in Akron. Guests at J E Oney home included Harold Penwell and wife from New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Blackman
William B. VandeGrift
Baltimore
FE. H. Barnes
Elmer Ake
Akron
J. E. Oney
Harold Penwell
New Haven
Abandoned coupe found by police on East River street
Police found a wrecked abandoned coupe on East River street between East Broad and Clark. The car was towed to a garage. A driver's license on the steering column belonged to Clarence Haugh of 246 Wooster Street.
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East River Street
East Broad
Clark Streets
Clarence Haugh
Wooster Street
Textiles Display At Oberlin Showcases English and American Pieces
Oberlin College Art Museum to open April 14 a display of modern textiles in the south gallery. The English selection, Old Glamis Fabrics, is donated by Francis J. Donald of Donald Brothers, Inc. Scotland. American textiles feature designer Ruth Reeves, noted for works in major museums and research in native textiles.
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Oberlin
South
Oberlin College Art Museum
Francis J. Donald
Esquire
Donald Brothers, Inc
Dundee
Scotland
Ruth Reeves
England
Sweden
Carnegie Institute of Washington
Guatemala
Works Progress Administration
Oberlin Faculty and Students Travel to Metropolitan Opera
Oberlin College faculty and students attend the Metropolitan Opera this week with six chartered buses and several private cars taking them to see Tristan and Isolde. About 500 to 600 Oberlin students have purchased tickets for the performance.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Metropolitan Opera
Avon Board Rehires Principal and Staff for Next Year
At a Monday special meeting the Avon Board of Education rehired W. E. Blake as principal for the coming year and kept all current high school and grade teachers. W. J. Barr was rehired as school custodian starting July 1. A county education report praised the schools' teaching and administration. The board urged Mantoux tuberculosis testing for teachers, bus drivers, and janitors. Minutes from the prior meeting were approved and routine bills paid.
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AVON
Board of Education
W. E. Blake
W. J. Barr
State Department of Education
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Illness List
Vincent News Notes record Delbert Mingus family and Berlin Heights guests at Penson Morris and Gallagher households. Weekly arrivals include Mrs. Earl Litz illness and a Sunday funeral in La Grange. Dr. Wagar to attend Oberlin service. Antwerp and Illinois trips noted for family members.
Markley School Holds Annual Meeting and Social
The Markley School annual meeting drew over 100 attendees on Friday evening. Officers elected were Edwin Stroksack as president and Miss Helen McIntire as secretary. Dancing followed with seventh grade pupils presenting flower arrangements and serving refreshments. H C Haskins, former principal, and current teachers attended.
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Markley School
Edwin Stroksack
Helen McIntire
H. C. Haskins
P.T.A. Dance Funds Markley School project in Elyria
Mrs. Viola Kresel and others visited in Cleveland and Elyria while a P.T.A. dance at Markley Schoolhouse drew a large crowd. Music by Mrs Jackson, Mr. Chambers, Dick Kreps and Mr. Heck supported refreshments. Proceeds benefit the school. Vincent School P.T.A. meets Thursday April 15 with a program by Markley group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Kresel
Cleveland
C. F. Senning
Anne Tilden
Ella Tilden
Edith Morris
A. W. Peters
Ann Henneberger
Elyria
P.T. A
Markley
Jackson
Chambers
Dick Kreps
Mr. Heck
Vincent School
Markley Parent-Teacher Association
John Morris
Frank
Local Notices From Wellington Area Include Family Visits And Property Rental
Huntington Raymond Cassell stays home ill. Frank and Mrs Rice rent Jake Wagoner property bought from Walter Handley Sr. Helen Reese and Mary Long of Oberlin visit Garrett Long. Fred Lorence and daughter from Wellington visit Kate Lorence. Lucille Pratt and Ethel Gibbs of Detroit visit Harry Pratt. Lillie Naegele resumes duties at Watters store in Wellington after illness. Glenno Mohns spends Sunday with Lucy Cassell in Sullivan. Bert Holdredge of Akron visits Johnson Crile home. L. C. Crile and M. W. Laborie host Clark Brooks family and Thiel family of Cleveland.
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Raymond Cassell
Frank Rice
Jake Wagoner
Walter Handley
Helen Reese
Mary Long
Oberlin
Garrett Long
Fred Lorence
Wellington
Kate Lorence
Lucille Pratt
Ethel Gibbs
Detroit
Harry Pratt
Lillie Naegele
Watters
Glenno Mohns
Lucy Cassell
Sullivan
Bert Holdredge
Akron
Johnson Crile
L. C. Crile
M. W. Laborie
Clark Brooks
Thiel
Cleveland
Columbia Musical Festival At Town Hall Friday
A spring music festival will be held at the town hall Friday night April 16 featuring a fifteen minute scholastic orchestra concert directed by Mr. Moore selections by Mrs. Gladys Parmly Wests piano pupils an operetta Timber Country Romance by the High School Glee Club and another operetta Puritans and Indians by the grade glee club both directed by Miss Mabel Rice.
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Columbia
Town Hall
Schol Orchestra
Moore
Gladys Parmly West
High School Glee Club
Grade Glee Club
Mabel Rice
Union church service at Baptist church well attended
A Sunday night service at the Baptist church drew a large crowd. Rev. Thomas Hughes delivered the sermon to attentive parishioners.
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Union
Baptist Church
Thomas Hughes
Ley School PTA Meeting Promises Program and Refreshments
Ley School Parent Teacher Association will hold a Friday evening meeting with a business session and a program plus refreshments. Mrs. John Cook and Mrs. Edith Morris visited the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Litz and Mrs. Frankie Reese on Sunday afternoon.
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Ley School
John Cook
Edith Morris
Earl Litz
Frankie Reese
Union services scheduled. guest preacher named
More union services are scheduled for the present. The guest speaker at the Baptist church next Sunday morning will be Rev. Paul Judson Morris of Granville, Ohio.
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Bapist
Paul Judson Morris
Granville
Ohio
Acme Grange Meeting Grants Degree Work at Ridgeville
Over seventy attended the April 6 meeting. Twelve were initiated in the third and fourth degrees, including Rev. and Mrs Claude Olmsted and Miss Ethel Hershey. Hammon of Putnam county spoke, and the grange voted to perform degree work at Ridgeville Grange Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served.
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Acme Grange
Claude Olmsted
Ethel Hershey
Hammon
Putnam County
Dale Hammon
Grange
Ridgeville Grange
Local Visitors and Home Improvements Noted Across Lorain Area
The paragraph lists callers from Lorain and Berea visiting the Prindles and Bremners in Ohio. Remodeling expands H C Cartwright’s home into a two family apartment with Rolland and his wife moving in. Jockies from Lakewood visit Bremner family. Robert Bremner spends weekend with OSU parents. Electricity added to E G Roth house. Mrs Anna Fox hosts a Sunday family gathering.
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E. G. Sabin
Jane
Lorain
Leonard Prindle
Berea
J. J. Prindle
H. C. Cartright
Rolland Cartright
George Jockie
Maud Jockie
Lakewood
George Bremner
Robert Bremner
Ohio State University
E. G. Roth
Anna Fox
Birth notice mixed with family visits in Cleveland area
The fragment mentions Lin Mrs Lenatuyer of Brook Park and Mr and Mrs Heftan and daughter with others, noting a gathering in Cleveland area. It also references Be rea, Fatand kon, Robert, and a visit by Mr and Mrs Rolland Cartright to her parents in Ridgeville on Thursday.
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Liam
Lin
Lenatuyer
Brook Park
Heftan
Cockeck
Berea
Fatand Kon
Robert
Cleveland
Rolland Cartright
Ridgeville
500-Pound Woman In Uruguay Hospitalized
One of the fattest women in the world, age 36, was admitted to a Montevideo hospital for treatment after weighing nearly 500 pounds and still gaining at about a half pound per day. Doctors plan to remove fat by operation. She was transported from her hometown in a freight car due to door limitations.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Noftke
Td Oe Et de Rogyacin
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Elmus Croskey
Clyde Pixey
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W. W. Marlett
C. E. McIntire
M. E. Church
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Feat
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Huntington
Grange News
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Lorain County Home & Window Cleaning CO
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