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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1937

Page

17

Elyria Woman's Club holds April meeting and seeks Beebe Tavern preservation

The Elyria Woman's Club heard Russell Welsman of the Cleveland Plain Dealer present an economist view of postwar recovery noting relief flaws and rising unemployment. The club approved restoring Beebe Tavern and announced the May party at Elyria Country Club with elections of three new trustees and delegates to the state convention.

Woman's Club Beebe Tavern Elyria Woman's Club Russell Welsman The Cleveland Plain Dealer Weisman Bitnungie Busilves Elyria Akron Frank Billings Myles Perry William Grall J. H. Fisher Nellie Higgins Departent of Education and Fine Arts S&s. J. Birkbeck Odr.kessler Helen Gusky Eric Chapman American Home and Child Welfare Department Newell Sims Paul Rogers Lloyd Taylor Oberlin Dorothy Fuldheim Cleveland

Dessert Bridge Honors Fiancee of John Shaw

Mrs. Roberts Sandrock hosted a dessert bridge at her Lakewood home yesterday honoring Miss Georgina Hessler fiancee of John Shaw. Nineteen guests from Oberlin Elyria and Cleveland attended. prizes went to Mrs. Charles Neiderhauser Cleveland and others. The couple plan a May wedding in Westfield New Jersey with decor featuring yellow and blue.

Roberts Sandrock Lakewood Georgina Heasler John Shaw Hessler George T. Hessler Westfield New Jersey Oberlin College Shaw Stanley G. Shaw Oberlin Elyria Cleveland Bridge Charles Neiderhauser Elyrian Stanley Jackson Russell Duncan

Dor othy Tittle Weds John Martin in Ripley NY

Miss Dorothy Tittle marries John Martin in a ceremony conducted by Reverend A. H. Nicholson in Ripley New York. Dorothy, a Elyria High School 1936 graduate, and John Martin of the Troxel Manufacturing Company are named in the notice.

Dorothy Tittle John Martin James Tittle, Jr Oberlin Road Dorothy Louis Martin A. H. Nicholson Ripley, New York Martin Elyria High School Troxel Manufacturing Company

Bridal showers and wedding plans in Elyria and Cleveland

Entertainments featured a post nuptial shower for Mrs. Earl Jolley Jr with bingo prizes won by the honoree and Miss Kellerman, guest list from Elyria and Amherst, rainbow decor, a two course luncheon, and a bride’s table cake. A kitchen shower honored Miss Courtney Fulton hosted by the Grosser sisters in Cleveland. she will wed Dr. Donald C. Snyder in Cleveland at First Methodist on April 22 with Dr. EF J. Bond officiating.

LeRoy Schroeder Lodi Street Inlaw Earl Jolley, Jr Ethel Kellerman Kay Johnson Kunitz John Thomas George Vogley Martin Schroeder, Jr Fred Schroeder Carl Bruce Kellerman Elyria Amherst Fred Mathis Ray Johnson Myrt Bailey Courtney Fulton Margaret Helen Grosser West Seventeenth Street Cleveland Delta Zeta Sorority Miss Fulton Ohio Wesleyan University Donald C. Snyder First Methodist Episcopal Church EF. J. Bond

Licenses Granted To Clarence Burchard and Erma Theliman

Licenses issued to Clarence Burchard of Elyria township a gardener and to Erma Theliman aged 19 of Flsria township. The action appears in a local licensing notice from the period.

Clarence Burchard Elyria Township Erma Theliman Flsria

Cheese and Cracker Club Annual Dinner Dance

Forty couples attended the Cheese and Cracker Club Annual Dinner Dance at Spring Valley Country Club last evening. Jack Flynn's orchestra provided the music. Prizes went to Mrs. Ernest Birch and Fred Bryant with Dan Symons, Ernest Birch, and Lawrence Webber in charge of the program and Charles G. Clark as general chairman.

Spring Valley Country Club Jack Flynn Dan Symons Ernest Birch Lawrence Webber Charles G. Clark Fred Bryant

Hospital admissions list compiles local patients

Hospital admissions include Joseph Stumpf of Galion Dorothy Merrers of 157 Erne Roedy Bilancini of Lorain Archie Hall of 355 Seventh John Schriver of 140 School Helen Matyas of 267 Vulcan Mrs Alex Kahos R D No 3 Mrs Trumen Parnel 144 Pasadena Ave Richard Ryan 521 Weert. Discharges list Charles Ruble Avon Carl Eehle Valley City Mra Rudolph Pfeiffer Girafton John DeMarco 124 Quines Henry Hoard 148 Clark.

Joseph Stumpf Galion Dorothy Merrers Erne St Roedy Bilancini Lorain Archie Hall Seventh St John Charles Ruble Avon Carl Eehle Valley City Mra Rudolph Pfeiffer John DeMarco Quines St Henry Hoard Clark St

Local Personal News Highlights In Lorain Area

Mrs Henry Shauver plans a California trip with friends to Los Angeles and San Diego. Several residents attend events, including the Western Arts convention in Toledo and a Buffalo clinical meeting. A daughter is born at Elyria Memorial Hospital and Lorain residents appear at WTAM audition and local plays.

Henry Shauver West Ridge Los Angeles San Diego California Porter Bingham Harry J. Schwind Second Street Commodore Perry Toledo George Boorn Elyria Memorial Hospital G. C. Mynchenberg Buffalo New York Mynchenberg Steve Geszler West River Street Norma Jean Reed Margaret Alexander Clinton Avenue WTAM Cleveland Captain Roth Alex Kakos R. PD. No. 3 Hudnutt Dean Plainwell Michigan A. C. Hudnutt College Club of Lorain Loomis Louise Baker Columbus Street Florida H. W. McCool West Second Street la- Crosse Wisconsin A. F. Terry Margaret Terry Ora Champion Jeanne Ried Richard Gollmar Rabbi Kramer W. J. Stolz A. Chervenka Sr Sylvia Chervenka A. C. Terry Shirley Altfelt

First Congregational Church Hostess Luncheon Honors Mrs. Greene

Eighty women attended a noon hostess luncheon at the First Congregational church. Mrs. H. G. Hoover presided at a memorial service for Mrs. Otto Greene, former Woman's Association president. The event featured readings, prayers, and donations of mantle clocks in memory of Mrs. Greene.

First Congregational Church H. G. Hoover Otto Greene Woman's Association Harold Metcalf Carl Howe John Kennedy Tom Fenn Carl Nicol George Lillich Olaf Christiansen Bertha Dunham Lily Rose Orchid

Cuba Draws Massive Tourist Footfall Last Year

Cuba hosted 157,908 tourists in year while Tana recorded 99,008 visitors, underscoring a strong inbound travel showing for the island nation in the period.

Cuba Tana

Dames of Malta Install Officers At Meeting

Dames of Malta installed officers in Lt. O. U. Hall with ferns and Spring flowers. Deputy Sovereign Protector Christine Werner and Deputy Sovereign Marshal Jessit Raester led the ceremony. New officers include Niara Schaub as Queen Edna Smith Ruth Naomi Hazel Hall and others in white frocks with roles such as Keeper of Archives and messengers. One application was read during the meeting.

Dames of Malta O. OU. FL. Hall Christine Werner Cleveland Jessit Raester Niara Schaub Ruth Edna Smith Naomi Hazel ‘Hall Iva Simmons Edna Manzelman

Mrs Kershaw Honors Mrs Delbert Kershaw Shower

Mrs Kershaw entertained at a delight ful miscellaneous shower for Mrs Delbert Kershaw at 14 Lake Avenue Bunco prizes went to Bettie Ort Dorothy Raphael and Victor Visci A two course luncheon followed amid green and white decor Gifts were given to the honoree Guests included Mrs Lester Jamison Mrs Oliver Cameron and other local ladies.

Howard Parton Lake Avenue Delbert Kershaw Bunco Mise Bettie Ort Dorothy Raphael Victor Visci Kershaw Lester Jamison Oliver Cameron Frank Todgham Fred Powell Walter Cebula Bettie Ott Elizabeth Voysack Agnes Garber Geraldine Powell

Mary Bober to Wed Martin Frankoviak May First

Mrs E Bober hosted a bridal party at 209 Fifth Street for Mary Bober who will marry Martin Frankoviak on May 1 at St Marys Church. Pink and white decorations outlined the event with gifts for the bride to be and a refreshment service by family members.

E. Bober Fifth Street Mary Bober Martin Frankoviak St. Mary’s Church Tony Bober Andy Vargo Frank Bober Miss Bober J. Linden F. Keller A. Gedridse LaGrange C. Strickler Oberlin Helen Vertal Cleveland J. Barr Agnes Brown Helen Smuginski Mary Smuginski P. Frankoviak Stella Cebula Teresa Frankoviak J. Bierek Lucille Tarnowski Nellie Tarnowski Helen Munske Anne Vargo Sue Vargo Gertrude Vargo

Community clubs and meetings listed for tonight

A dense calendar lists Circle No 5 at St Pauls with Mrs H Schroeder and many groups meeting at churches and homes. Daughters of Scotland Argyle Lodge, Boy Scouts, Women’s groups, Junior clubs, and neighborhood associations gather across Elyria with host locations and leaders named.

Second Congregational Church D. D. Croft Women's Benefit Association David J. Nye Order of DeMolay O. QO. F. Hall Woodworth Daughters of Scotland Argyle Lodge West Side Junior Dramatic Club Tom Doherty Ee Brankin Annie Phyllis Lekes Lod Street

Fellowship Meeting Welcomes New Members at Second Congregational

A church basement fellowship evening welcomed new members of Second Congregational Church. The event began with a six thirty supper, followed by a devotional led by Dr A E Kemp. A quartet and two soloists performed, a burlesque skit was presented, and the gathering ended with a social hour.

Second Congregational Church A. E. Kemp Frank Spencer Fred Hensman H. Boynton Kemp Mesdames J. Haldeman S. H. Boynton L. Hecock D. Fox G. Brodrick F. Luther F. Spencer G. Lamberton C. Schmidtkens F. Hensman K. Day C. Flower C. Greene W. Hecker L. Wilcox N. Hecock

Propaganda versus Education and Public Opinion Talk

The Public Affairs Committee met at 2 30 Wednesday at the YWCA with Mrs L H Wilcox and Mrs R W Hancock outlining Propaganda versus Education and Public Opinion and Mrs J Beltz explaining Lobbying A follow up meeting is set for April 28 with the topic This Community and World Peace All are welcome A Book Tea will be hosted at 2 30 Tuesday April 20 featuring We Are Not Alone by James Hilton reviewed by Mrs Helen Tappan Berthoff

L. H. Wilcox R. W. Hancock Helen Tappan Berthoff James Hilton

Social gatherings and Eastern Star meeting announced

Tigredia Social club holds a tureen luncheon at 12 30 on Friday at Mrs Elizabeth McDonalds Beverly Court home. Elyria Chapter Order of Eastern Star meets Friday evening at the Masonic Temple with initiation and a lunch following the meeting.

Tigredia Social Club Elizabeth McDonald Beverly Court Elyria Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Franklin School Girl Reserves Plan Luncheon After Meeting

The Franklin School Girl Reserves met yesterday with President Julia Sullivan presiding. The session opened with the song Follow the Gleam and devotions led by the president. Regular business was conducted and the group planned a luncheon before adjourning at 4 30.

Girl Scouts Troop 4 St. Mary's Oberlin Nan Shryock Elyria Camp Vennet Good Night Circle Taps Franklin School Girl Reserves Julia Sullivan

Fresh Garden Seed in bulk noted with Carek Florist

A brief notice directs readers to Carek Florist for bulk fresh garden seed purchases. The reference implies Carek offers bulk seed options and handles inquiries. No additional details on varieties or prices are provided.

Carek, Florist

Betty Takacs Bride Of May Third In Sacred Heart

Betty Takacs will wed Raymond Wykrent on May 3 at Sacred Heart Church. Miss Rose Rosa hosted a party at 415 Foster Avenue with gifts, binge games, and pink and green luncheon decor. Guests included Wanda Wykrent, Josephine Wykrent, Ann Kristoff, and many others.

Betty Takacs Raymond Wykrent Sacred Heart Church Rose Rosa Foster Avenue Wanda Wykrent Josephine Wykrent Ann Kristoff Joseph Brove Mary Vass Irene Stu

Golden Glow Club Welcomes Two New Members

Mrs Kathryn Ryan hosted at Third Street home last night as Golden Glow Club added two new members Mrs Mary Dengate and guest. Bridge tables yielded high scores to Mrs Gertrude Henry and Mrs Maude McLaughlin. Mrs Maude Boyd won consolation. Traveling prize went to Mrs Denise. Luncheon served. next meeting April 27 hosted by Mrs Kathryn Krugman Clark Street with tureen supper and husbands as guests to celebrate three birthday anniversaries.

Golden Glow Club Kathryn Ryan

Discuss Various Bills Elyria League Meeting

Elyria League of Women Voters met in the Lorain County bank committee room at eight o'clock. Mrs. Frederick Grover of Oberlin chaired the Ohio League’s Public Public ations and cited P. H. Rogers as saying the League helped secure civil service salary schedules in the Appropriations Bill. Discussions covered Civil Service bills and the Child Labor Amendment attack. The next meeting is set for April 25 in the same place.

Elyria League of Women Voters Lorain County Frederick Grover Oberlin Ohio League Grover P. H. Rogers Ohio League of Women Voters Elyria League

Circle 5 meeting hosted by Mrs Graber at 1137 East River

Twenty members of Circle No 5 of St Pauls church gathered Tuesday at Mrs Ed Graber home 1137 East River for devotions led by Mrs Richard Fitchner. Lunch featured snapdragon decorations with bouquets throughout the house. The next gathering is set for April 27 at Mrs Walter Graber 161 Clark Street.

St. Paul's Church H. Schroeder Neutercourt Beacon Light Elyria Pilgrim Womens Association A. B. Morrill Defiance College Elsie Scrivens East Broad St Circle No. 5 St. Paul’s Church Ed. Graber East River Street Albert Vietzen Richard Fitchner Walter Graber Clark Street

Hostess Opens Oak Street Home for Tencza Club Dinner

Sophia Sadowski hosted the Tencza club last evening at her Oak Street residence. Ann Cusco assisted as guests enjoyed a two course luncheon with a table set for the occasion. Henrietta Wizorek, recently back from New York, supplied souvenirs. The group plans to meet again in two weeks at Miss Wizorek's Belleffield Avenue home.

Sophia Sadowski Oak Street Tencza Club Ann Cusco Henrietta Wizorek New York City Miss Wizorek Belleffield Avenue

Surprise Birthday Courtesy for Mrs Bertha Donnelly

Mrs Ruth Griggs organized a surprise party at the Griggs home on Cleveland street to honor her mother Mrs Bertha Donnelly. Relatives attended and cards provided entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs Alice Koehn and Mrs Tillie Feagler. The guest of honor received birthday gifts as pink and white decor highlighted the luncheon courses.

Ruth Griggs Bertha Donnelly Griggs Cleveland Street

Miss Osborn Speaks at LaPorte W C T U Meeting

Miss Helen Osborn of Elyria addressed the LaPorte W C T U at the Pitkin home. She described Uncle Sam's activities as a distiller of rum. The Spring Institute is set for May 12 at the LaPorte church. Refreshments followed.

LaPorte W. C. T. U Pitkin Helen Osborn Elyria Uncle Sam Spring Institute LaPorte Church

Social Evening Hosts Bridge Wits At Clark Street Dinner

Mrs Carl Swiers hosted a six o clock dinner for the Bridge Wits at her Clark Street home last evening. Bridge served as the main diversion with prizes awarded to Mrs Emil Meschkin and Mrs Betty Webner. The next meeting will be at Mrs Webner s home in two weeks.

Carl Swiers Bridge Wits Clark Street Emil Meschkin Betty Webner

China and Canada Link via Radio Telegraph

China and Canada will be connected by radio telegraph as a new communications link. The project aims to enable faster cross border messages and improve international signaling between the two nations.

China Canada

Elyria Eagles Minstrels Tonight For Members Only

Elyria Eagles schedule a free minstrel show for members and wives tonight at 7 30 P M Show your official receipt to attend and support the club event for Eagle members and their spouses.

Elyria Eagles Elyria Eagles Greater Minstrels

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