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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1940

Page

2

Ridgeville Township Rural School District Primary Election

Notice of a May 27 1930 election in Ridgeville Township Lorain County Ohio to decide on a millage levy for current expenses. Two year term for trustees proposed with taxes at up to three mills per dollar of assessed valuation. Polls open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm Eastern Standard Time.

Ridgeville Township Heral Hurak Fural Espense Sa Lord Tevy Ohi Ry S Waite Elyria Lo- Tain County Ohio Elsria Elsria City Lorain County Elyria City Board of Elections of S. H. Waite C.T Board of Education

Crossword Puzzle Moodes of excellence and many clues

Puzzle containing numerous cryptic clues across moods and topics with misprints and partial phrases. Includes entries like plant of crowioes family and capital of Brazil along with accented spellings and odd line breaks.

Crowioes Brazil Europe Surry India

Puzzle on Race Position From Radio Report

A group overnight watched a horse race via radio cut off just before start. Distances show No 1 100 ft behind No 2, No 2 75 ft ahead of No 3, No 2 150 ft behind No 4, No 4 30 ft ahead of No 5, and No 6 neck and neck with No 2. Determine finish order and relative positions among horses.

Amherst High School awards prizes at Legion essay contest

Miss Louise Matthews led the senior chapel program as prizes were announced for the American Legion essay contest. Winners include Myrtle Barckert Jack Wilhelm Betty Shaduck Albert Tyson Harry Hall Patricia Gammons Cora Miller Frank McKenzie. A play titled Small Town Romeo was previewed for April 26 at Town Hall with musical selections by the Buckeye Burroos and others.

Amherst Louise Matthews James Schulz Haines The American Legion Myrtle Barckert Jack Wilhelm Betty Shad Uck Albert Tyson Harry Hall Patricia Gammons Cora Miller Frank McKenzie Engle Romeo Town Hall Lois Jean Garber Evelyn Izold Norma Lange Edith VanKeuren Kathryn Harsar Bernadine Donnelly Dorothy Brucker Paul Green Raymond Wragg Shirley Ehlert Miss Matthews Buckeye Buckaroos Wilhelm Family Corn Pipe” Orchestra Donald Franklin Evelyn Rahl Regina Diedrick Frank Szabados James Ehrman

Mother-Daughter Party Plans By Tally Hoop Club

The Tally-Ho club met Friday with Mrs. Harry Hutton to plan a Mother-Daughter party for May 17 at Miss Ada Currier's Milan avenue home. Cards were played with high honors to Mrs. Gordon Hoffman and consolation to Mrs. Jack Keller. special prize to Mrs. Floyd McIntyre. Lunch at small tables followed for two guests and members, listing many attendees by name.

Tally-Ho Club Harry Hutton Church Street Ada Currier Milan Avenue Erwin Bachman Gordon Hoffman Jack Keller Floyd McIntyre George Innes Gordon

Banquet for Grangers basketball team at church gym

The Congregational church Grangers basketball team was honored at a Friday banquet in the church gym with about 150 attendees. Men prepared and served the meal, assisted by girls. Rev. Kenneth Kuntz led the program introducing coach Gordon Hoffman, manager Frank McKenzie, and players. Rev. W. J. Foster spoke on church youth engagement urging cooperation and a positive approach to religion.

Grangers Congregational Church Kenneth Kuntz Kuntz Gordon Hoffman Frank McKenzie William Dean William Bruce Louis Horvath Albin Wagner Kelly Schieferstein Henry Sharp Robert Womack Carl Schwartz

Amherst Study Club guests at South Amherst gathering

Members of the Amherst Study club attended a Friday evening meeting hosted by Mrs. Emil Ruth in South Amherst. Guests included H. W. Powers, F. R. Powers, L. Roemer, C. A. Alexander, F. I. Hubbard, L G. Maxwell, H. J. Shelly, E. Foster, Jay Gillette, W. G. Nord, J. A. Wesenber, Nina Leuszler, and J. H. Ludwig. Features of the program were:

Amherst Study Club South Amherst Emil Ruth Mesdames H. W. Powers F. R. Powers L. Roemer C. A. Alexander F. I. Hubbard L G. Maxwell H. J. Shelly E. Foster Jay Gillette W. G. Nord J. A. Wesbecher Nina Leuszler J. H. Ludwig

Community Club forms nominating committee at Middle Ridge

Mrs Elmer Bischoff president of the Community Club of the Middle Ridge school appointed a nominating committee Friday evening at the school house. Members include Mrs Henry Schmitkens Mrs Walter Park and Fred Hermann. The committee will report at the May meeting. A quiz bee and cake walk were part of the fun and frolic program organized by Mrs R H Hearn Margaret St George Mrs Gertrude Smith and Mrs E Bischoff. A social hour followed with lunch.

Elmer Bischoff Middle Ridge School Henry Schmitkens Walter Park Fred Hermann R. H. Hearn Margaret St. George Gertrude Smith E. Bischoff

Women’s Benefit Association Hosts Friday Social

Mrs. Charles Sabiers of West Street opened her home to the Women’s Benefit Association for a Friday evening event. A social hour followed routine business with Rummy tables. prizes awarded to Mrs. Adam Schroeder and Mrs. J. B. Avery, with Miss Ella Jaeger taking the special prize. Lungh was served to a list of members and guests, and Mrs. Cora Sawyer will host in May.

Charles Sabiers West Street Women’s Benefit Association Adam Schroeder J. B. Avery Ella Jaeger Lungh L. J. Henes Charles Flew A. Torne A. H. Fullmer Cora Sawyer

Gormley Hosts St Josephs Dramatic Club Afternoon

Beverly and Rose Marie Gormley hosted the Dramatic Club of St Josephs church on Pearl Street after school. A brief meeting preceded games and lunch for Mary Lou Aschenbach Esther Attie Kathryn Brown Myrtle Diedrick Elsie Lodge Marjorie Niesen June Penders Florence Wiegand the hostess and one guest Constance Barck. June Penders will host the group in two weeks.

Beverly Rose Marie Gormley Dramatic Club St. Joseph’s Church Pearl Street Mary Lou Aschenbach Esther Attie Kathryn Brown Myrtle Diedrick Elsie Lodge Marjorie Niesen June Penders Florence Wiegand Constance Barck

Local clubs schedule meetings and dinner

The Amherst Study Club meets Monday afternoon at Mrs C A Alexander’s home on South Lake street. The Amherst Rotary club gathers Monday noon at the Methodist church parlors. Stonington Lodge of Masons holds its annual inspection Monday evening with a 6 p.m. dinner at the Methodist church parlors. The hospital auxiliary meets Monday evening in the gas office at 7 30. Miss Jean McCullough gives a cooking demonstration.

Amherst Study Club C. A. Alexander South Lake Street Amherst Rotary Club Stonington Lodge of Masons Hospital Jean McCullough

Ladies Aid Society Bridge Gathering At Park Avenue

Members of the Carcle unit of the Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church visited Mrs. J. B. Avery on Park Avenue Friday afternoon. Three tables played bridge with honors earned by Mrs. Don Rockwood Mrs. Nina Leuszler and Mrs. Clayton Hollingsworth. The May meeting is set for Mrs. George Frank on South Main Street with guests Mrs. Clayton Hollingsworth Mrs. Karl Smith and Mrs. Kenneth Mather attending.

Carcle Ladies’ Aid Society The Congregational Church J. B. Avery Park Avenue Bridge Don Rockwood Nina Leuszler Clayton Hollingsworth George Frank South Main Street Karl Smith Kenneth Mather

Cloverleaf Club Hosts Bridge Afternoon Activities and Winners

Mrs. Arthur Engie hosted Cloverleaf Club with five hundred at two tables. winners were Mrs. John Michael, Mrs. A. C. Kreger and Mrs. William Beckstine. Dessert followed. Nearby, the Women's Christian Temperance Union group met at Mrs. A. K. Jenne's home for readings and prayers. summer meetings were paused. Elmer Johnson Post of the American Legion met and initiated one new member. district conference set for Fremont on April 28. Memorial Day plans discussed. five boys hoped for state camp in Columbus in June, four already sponsored. discharges listed for Mrs. Wesley Nimon and baby. Lorain residents noted.

Arthur Engie South Amherst Cloverleaf Club John Michael A. C. Kreger William Beckstine Sam Wragg Women’s Christian Temperance Union A. K. Jenne Cleveland Avenue Jenne MM A. Burris Elmer Johnson Post American Legion Fremont Columbus

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