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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1939

Page

10

Birthday Shower for Miss Connie Seres at Debs Club

Miss Connie Seres received a handkerchief shower on her tenth birthday as the D. Debs entertained last evening. Virginia Moore joined the club, Julius Clah chaired the rules committee, and Grace Crosz Rose Homekind Virginia Moore joined the emblem panel. Chose checkers and dancing followed the meeting with prizes to Julia Olah and Virginia Moore. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her sister.

Connie Seres D. Debs Virginia Moore Clah Grace Crosz Rose

Isis Cleveland Thalians meet at Graystone Hotel

Mrs Wilson presided as visiting president of Isis chapter Cleveland in a meeting with local Ektrophon chapter after son illness. Members Mrs Burton Grace Woodruff and K Woodruff attended. Mrs Bowdler led discussion on The Growth of Democratic Ideals in Britain with next meeting set for May first led by Mrs Franklin ill.

Wilson Isis Cleveland

Licenses for several residents listed in Ohio county records

A typed listing shows multiple couples and ages from Cleveland Ridgeville Amherst Elyria and Lorain. Occupations include a post office clerk ricklayer musician factory worker steam lane operator and printer among others. Residences cover streets and towns including Turner Street Elyria and Oberlin.

Frank J. Hodus Cleveland Ost Antoinette E.lavik Ridgeville Farrell Finnegan Amherst Ricklayer Gertrude McQueen Brownhelm Forrest Dixon Muician Thelma Dupre Urner Street Elyria Paul Verban Lorain National Tube Co Martha Fomolya Stephen Gurchik

Odd Fellows sessions in Canton hold bids and plans

Short sessions in I O O F Temple featured Canton Loraine and Auxiliary with Ray Malham and Lady Nellie Wilson presiding. Lady Blanche Boyer of Canton offered a report and July meeting highlights. Plans for Grand Decoration of Chivalry for Colonel Carl Berger May 20 at College Inn Oberlin were outlined. An invitation from Canton Cleveland No 33 invited attendance at the 120th Odd Fellowship April 30 at 2 30 pm on Franklin Blvd. and Fulton Rd. Both branches wore full uniform. A card party concluded with prizes to high scorers and Mrs Gladys Gooden winning the special prize. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Lent Fiedler Handley Walls and Thelma Malham.

I. O. O. F. Temple Canton-Loraine Ray Malham Nellie Wilson Blanche Boyer Canton Battallion Aid Oberlin Boyer Carl Berger College Inn Canton-Cleveland No Odd Fellowship In America Franklin Boulevard Fulton Road Gladys Gooden Mesdames Lent Fiedler, Handley Walls Thelma Malham

Lorain Hostess Hosts Triple D Club Meeting

Mrs Elizabeth Hunter entertained Triple D Club members at her Washington avenue home in Lorain with Hearts as the evening’s diversion. Winners were Mrs Frank Carek Mrs Theodore Rafferty and Mrs Don Porter. A floral centerpiece and tall green tapers adorned the table. A delicious salad course followed. The next meeting is set for May 8 at Mrs Phillip Barrs home.

Elizabeth Hunter Triple D Club Washington Avenue Lorain Frank Carek Theodore Rafferty Don Porter Phillip Barr

Juniors Plan Holy Communion and Spring Hikes

The Junior Auxiliary of the Ladies Auxiliary to Knights of St. John met at St. Mary’s parish hall with president Shirley McGowin presiding. They will attend Holy Communion at the eight o’clock Mass on Saturday April 29, then hike and meet at Cascade Park for a hot breakfast at ten o’clock. Mrs Anna Hallup leads the breakfast committee. A weekly hike is planned through the summer and the next regular session will be held in May.

Shirley McGowin Ladies Knights of St. John St. Mary’s Cascade Park Anna Hallup

Banquet Plans Promised For Junior Circle No 1

Miss Florence Welton opened the meeting of Junior Circle No 1 at St Pauls church with Mildred Wagner leading devotions. The group discussed a mother daughter banquet and named Kathryn Mischka Marian Aebie Florence Welton Mildred Wagner and Edith Worthington as committee. Refreshments were served by Regina Vietzen and Alberta Stang. May 15 with Kathryn Mischka and Edith Worthington as hostesses.

Florence Welton St. Paul’s Church Mildred Wagner Kathryn Mischka Marian Aebie Edith Worthington Regina Vietzen Alberta Stang

Mothers To Be Guests Bridge Hostess Miss Myrtle O Connor

Miss Myrtle O Connor entertained the Postscript club at Indian Hollow Road with a Mothers To Be Guests Bridge evening. Prizes went to Mrs John Sim and Miss Maxine Roling, with Miss Lucille Roling winning the traveling prize. A mother daughter party is planned for May eleventh and arrangements are led by Mrs Gerald Webber and Mrs Clarence Brown. After luncheon the group adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs Brown of West Avenue.

Myrtle O’connor Indian Hollow Road John Sim Maxine Roling Lucille Roling Gerald Webber Clarence Brown Brown West Avenue

Hospital Admissions List From Local Area

Admissions include Mrs Edward McGill of Litchfield and Larry Nance with entries for Brown Hotel Anne Oster of Avon Lake Glen Penrose of New Haven Mrs Oliver Shively of Grafton and Mrs George Stauder of Avon Jeannine Taborin 317 North street Discharges list Edna Buell Amhers Mrs Walter Wiech R D 2 Oberlin road Charles Decker 238 Eastern Heights boulevard Mrs Charles Hoffman Lakewood and John Rind fleisch Lakewood.

Edward McGill Litchfield Larry Nance Brown Hotel Anne Oster Avon Lake Glen Penrose New Haven Oliver Shively Grafton George Stauder Avon Jeannine Taborin North Street Edna Buell Amhers Walter Wiech Oberlin Road Charles Decker Eastern Heights Boulevard Charles Hoffman Lakewood John Rindfleisch

La Porte Ladies Aid Plans Supper and Calendar

La Porte Ladies Aid Society Group 3 met at Mrs. Charles Huene’s on Grafton road with twenty members and guests Mrs. Paul Whitney. Thad Robson presided as secretary treasurer was filled by I N Gorham until R M Fox returns. A club calendar for the year was planned by a committee. A supper is set for May 4 in the church dining room with tickets to be issued. Elizabeth Robson played violin with Eleanor Robson. Miss Belle Barlow and others won awards. four new members joined: L Welton and the Misses Barbara Handrosh Eleanor and Elizabeth Robsort.

LaPorte Ladies Aid Charles Huene LaPorte Ladies Aid Society Grafton Road Paul Whitney Thad Robson I. N. Gorham R. M. Fox J. E. Dewhurst Henry Schildt Harry Jackson Elizabeth Robson Eleanor Mesdames Schildt C. F. Brown Ray Burke Tha

Col Tchou Discusses Far Eastern Crisis and Peace

Oberlin Ohio April 18 Colonel M Thomas Tchou former Director of Labor and Secretary to Generalissimo Chiang spoke on The Far Eastern Crisis and World Peace at the James Brand House. He traced Chinese cultural history and warned of Japan invasion while noting American arms support to Japan. Moving pictures of China were shown. The event was organized by the Oberlin Committee for non participation in Japanese aggression with local leaders named.

Oberlin M. Thomas Tchou America Japan China Oberlin Committee For W. F. Bohn Walter R. Williams, Jr

Townsend Club No 1 Meeting Draws Large Crowd

A large Townsend No 1 gathering at 136 Middle Ave heard reports from Mrs. Neff and President Doane about recent Townsend events in Cleveland and upcoming talks. Speakers include Mr Richardson of New York and Rev Saunders of Rocky River with music and a penny supper to follow.

Kipton Briefs Return from Winter Retreats

Kipton residents report winter getaways ending as Albert Scheid and Fred Puder return from Daytona Beach Florida. Albert Plas of Elyria visited J N Weber. Nat Ladd came back from Union New Jersey. L F Whitney and daughter Reva Nell stayed with Robert Elbert while Ray Puder and family joined dinner with Clair Ross family.

L. F. Whitney Reva Nell Fremont Robert Elbert Richard Miller Ray Puder Elyria Clair Ross Illarae Annabelle Wakeman Albert Scheid Fred Puder George Miller

Should I wash oilier curly hair more often

The advice suggests washing frequency can be adjusted and that daily brushing and a tonic cleansing may help control excess oil. It notes movie stars often shampoo daily during filming and emphasizes removing oil as the main goal, allowing the reader to decide the best routine.

Club Notes From Local Churches And Fraternal Groups

The Young Women's Club meets Wednesday at the James Brand House for a 6:30 dinner and folk dancing. Missionary Society gathers Wednesday April 19 with Mrs. Leo Holden. First Church Section I meets at Noble Cottage. Members bring a white elephant. Mrs. J A Richards hosts Wednesday at 3 pm with Mrs. Koonce as speaker. Ladies Aid meets April 19 with Mrs. Albert McDole at 3 pm. Oberlin lodge Odd Fellows holds regular meeting Wednesday night. Knights of Pythias meet in lodge rooms. West Lorain North Cedar Neighborhood club meets Thursday with Mrs. Frank Beckwith. Rotary luncheon Thursday at Oberlin Inn. Oberlin Encampment I O O F meets Thursday night April 20. Townsend Club No 1 meets Thursday evening April 20 at the K P hall with a penny supper at 7 and business session to elect a delegate to the Fourth National Townsend convention in Indianapolis June 22-25. Young Men's club meets Thursday evening at the Oberlin Tavern.

Young Women’s Club First Church James Brand Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Leo Holden Morgan Street Noble Cottage East College Street J. A. Richards Forest Street Koonce Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church Albert McDole South Pleasant Street Oberlin Lodge of Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias West Lorain North Cedar Frank Beckwith Indianapolis Young Men’s Club Oberlin Tavern

Stevens funeral set for Thursday at Rust M E Church

George E Stevens who died Sunday night at his home 221 Groveland street will be buried in Westwood cemetery. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 o clock at the Rust M E Church with Rev J E Wood officiating.

Admissions and discharges at Allen Hospital

On Sunday April 16 William Wilbur was admitted at 333 South Professor street. On April 17 Mrs Hazel King was admitted at 131 Forest street. Discharges on April 17 include Miss Grace McConnaughey from Theological Quadrangle.

Allen Hospital William Wilbur South Professor Street Hazel King Forest Street Grace McConnaughey Theological Quadrangle

Oberlin Professor Talks Acoustics At Exchange Luncheon

Professor Carl E. Howe of Oberlin College spoke at the Oberlin Exchange Club luncheon at Oberlin Inn. He explained acoustics and demonstrated with apparatus set up for the occasion. Almon Chapin left for Yonkers New York to start a new position. his family will join him soon. Mr and Mrs A J Kelly returned home after winter with relatives in Genoa. Mr and Mrs Harry Campbell hosted dinner guests Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Sheffield and daughter Alma of Pittsfield.

Carl E. Howe Oberlin College Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Howe Almon Chapin Woodland Avenue Yonkers New York A. J. Kelly North Pleasant Street Genoa Harry Campbell West Lorain Street Fred Sheffield Alma Pittsfield

Modes and Manners on Introductions and Open Sandwiches

A girl may introduce herself to a male guest at a friend's house at her discretion by saying I am Dorothy Davis. The man should rise and reply How do you do I am John Franklin. They may then consider themselves formally introduced and continue courteous interaction. Open sandwiches should be eaten with the fingers.

Dorothy Davis John Franklin

UAW Splitter Urges AFL Return Amid CIO Rift

Detroit April 18 Homer Martin urges his faction of the United Automobile Workers to rejoin the American Federation of Labor. He says a full-member referendum will decide. Martin claims about 200000 of 350000 members remain in his group, while R J Thomas leads the rival CIO faction with under 20000 supporters. William Green of AFL offers invitation, urging CIO unions to decentralize and rejoin as Ford contract talks loom.

Detroit Homer Martin United Automobile Workers of America American Federation of Labor Martin R. J. Thomas Congress of Industrial Organizations Thomas William Green Jerry Alred Elmer Davis A. F. of L UAW Ford Motor Company Washington Green CIO

Flood Devastates Ohio and Kentucky Areas After Showers

After heavy showers, floods inundate Hamilton county and Newport across the river with 75 to 100 families evacuated. Ironton nears the 52 foot flood stage as Route 52 and other highways flood. Merchants evacuate stock. traffic resumes on several routes while major crossings remain blocked.

Matty Schwab Pittsburgh Pirates Red Cross Hamilton County Newport West End Little Big Miami Coney Island Harrison-Elizabethtown Suspension Bridge Ironton Ohio Chesapeake Waterloo

Deep Water Flood Surprises Town Officials

Residents recall the deepest flood in memory as water surrounded the office, stores, and homes, leaving streets submerged and authorities scrambling to respond.

Belden and Grafton Joint Service Planned

The Grafton congregation joined Belden church for a united morning service while repairs continue. The Grafton choir provided music and next Sunday Belden choir will sing the anthem with Mrs. Wilhomena Kolinski performing the offertory solo.

Belden Grafton Wilhomena Kolinski

Belden School Orchestra Heads to State Contest in Columbus

Mrs Bertha Damon and relatives dined with local families while the Belden school orchestra prepares to travel to Columbus for the State orchestra contest. The P T A plans a meeting Thursday evening April 20.

Bertha Damon Cleveland Heights F. W. Weidner Medina D. G. Reisinger Warren VerSay Hazel Charles Wise Eugene J. Witzel Cleveland Belden Columbus P.T. A

PTA Dance Planned at School Auditorium

The program chairmen Mic Roberta Freeland announce an April 26 PTA dance in the school auditorium. The notice outlines the event but details remain brief and formal.

Cfilenun Mic Roberta Freeland Hase

Choke ridges eyed as pheasant substitute in Minnesota

Minnesota game officials consider ridges as a substitute for pheasants in upland hunting. The Asiatic mountain native, planted experimentally in several counties in recent years, adapts well to the state. In Athens Greece from 1918 to 1927 the city police were trained by a British Police Mission.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Athens Greece

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