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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
2
The Service Star Legion called for a drive to raise funds for the Marit Memorial, America's gift to France, praising patriotic effort and urging support. Plans mentioned for a future event by the legion to honor their country and supporters.
A handwritten tribute to D Foster from Bertha Foster Wood of Montgomery Alg lists heartfelt blessings and thanks for a father figure. It includes poetic lines and mentions a birthday postal shower and greetings from friends.
Parish members raised fruit for a church drive while the Just-A-Mere club met at Mrs. Wohees on Lake Avenue for current events readings and music. Plans for new work were made and refreshments served. Next meeting set for April 29 at Baricourt with Mrs. Fulger assisting. Dinner party honors husband’s birthday hosted by Mrs. Frank Blaser includes C. Parshall, the Rising family, and the Gilder family.
A scholarship benefit dance opened with flower drenched decor and a palms and ferns stage. The event, under the women’s guild and education department, featured a stylish ballroom presentation to support the scholarship fund.
Gladys Parmley Eleanor Thomas and Miss Austin will present a program at the Church of Christ in Elyria on Tuesday evening April 28. Parmley noted for her expressive voice and dramatic art, Austin a visiting singer and Thomas an Elyria girl known for readings. Theta Phi Club Plans Dinner Dance for June at Mrs Cahoon's home.
Mrs George Stevens hosts delegates from the National Y W CA convention in Cleveland Guests include former Buffalo classmates Miss Florence Lee Miss Isabel Wallbridge Mrs Horace Reid and Miss Davis The King Daughters class of the Second Congregational Church plans a Monday evening gathering at 7 34 at 164 Lake Atenus with Mrs C Stearns hosting assis. Mrs Gelderson. Miss Taek YW A secretary announces Elyria will hear Miss Rhonda McCullough speak at vesper services Sunday at 4 36 in the First Congregational church The nationally renowned speaker ard Weller travels from Cleveland to Elyria under local association auspices Miss Greene and Sauer of Oberlin attended a Scholarship Benefit Dancing party Mrs Henry Rathbone of Tulsa Okla visits Columbus Street and is hosted with informal social courtesies.
A parish column lists services and sermons for Methodist Grace Lutheran First Congregational St. Andrew's United Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches. It notes morning and evening worship times, Sunday School hours, choir selections, and upcoming events including confirmation meetings and church membership inquiries.
Sunior League Friday anterestin after school and Sunday school at 9 30. Rev C Sprenger from Miomie N Y will be with us for trial sermon. German service 4 45 PM. English evening service 7 30 PM. Christian Endeavor meetings 6 30 PM. Morning worship 9 30 with Lord's Supper. Juniors 3 30, Intermediate 6 20, Senior 7 30. Theme Fire Marks of a Christian.
At 9 45 Sunday school opens with a 15 minute opening exercises and a busy Sunday school orchestra. Attendance goal 400. Two primary departments offered for young children. 11 a m worship led by Rev Flammey promoter of Bible and life. Junior Endeavor 4 pm Senior Endeavor 6 30 pm. Sunday rent service includes Rev Flammey address on The Church World Movement from God of the Devil. Evening services growing in interest. All welcome.
Henry Higbee Farner invites all to the First Church of Christ Scientist at 309 East Avenue for Bible readings and services. Sunday school begins at 9 45 and the 11 oclock morning service. The reading room on the church front is open daily for reading or purchase of literature. East Side School plans musical numbers with local talent and Miss Cora Bassett will sing tomorrow.
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