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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1940
Page
9
Wellington Grange program included a short play a trumpet solo two round table talks on safety and an artificial respiration demonstration followed by group singing. Refreshments served to twenty two Wellington guests thirteen from Kipton and three from Ridgeville and about thirty local members attended.
Mrs John Geissendorfer entertained on Tuesday for the eighty second birthday of Mrs Geissendorfer with a dinner. Guests included Mrs Elizabeth Bauman of Cleveland Mrs Barbera Angersbach Miss Martha Lee Harris and Mr and Mrs Geissendoerter. Numerous local visits and calls followed at Elyria Lorain Willard and Oberlin with many relatives and friends mentioned by name.
Friends from Ely Lorain Grafton Ilisie and Belden attended a Sunday evening observance for Mr and Mrs William Erdman of North Olmstead marking their 23rd wedding anniversary on April 16 A supper followed with a pink cake gifts and a musical program featuring Norman Reisinger AP Bailey and Charles Willen among others
LaPorte Methodist Church Sunday School Board met after choir practice with Sun day School Superintendent James E Dewhurst presiding. They set the second Thursday monthly meeting date and discussed June Children’s Day observance, growing attendance, the Win Three classroom project, and a committee to estimate funds for small chairs in the Primary Department.
About 200 mothers and daughters attended the Grafton annual banquet and entertainment in the school auditorium. Greffen-Belcen Men's Brotherhood served the three course meal while C. B. Finley presided and Mrs. Dwight Reisinger acted as toastmistress. A grandmothers recognition honored Mrs. Axel Skjerne of Oberlin, who spoke about Denmark.
The Anchor Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. An invitation from Brunswick Lodge invited Past Noble Grands to a meeting in the afternoon and a district rally in the evening on April 23. High score was won by Mrs. Gertrude Wilson with Bunce played after adjournment. Refreshments followed.
North Ridgeville announces Monday 2 PM Girl Scouts at Town Hall and 1 PM meeting at Town Hall for ALC. A in Elyria on Thursday. Garden Club indoor party and flower show Tuesday at Mrs. Treadwell’s with prizes. Grange Tuesday evening Rogation planning. Luncheon at L. B. Ss Wednesday noon hosted by Mrs. Gilder Knowles and Beyer. Townsend Club Thursday 8 PM Town Hall. Friendship Club Thursday April 25 postposed graduation. Piano pupils recital Sunday 2 PM Ridgeville Congregational church. public welcome.
Over 150 Grangers attended the Huron County Pomona Grange session in Willard where the Greenwich Grange Fifth Degree team exemplified on 31 candidates and one additional Fifth Degree member joined from Lorain County. The event included a covered dish dinner and reports by five of seven county lecturers following the Columbus Lecturers Conference. Mary Marrone, 68, of Detroit Much, was buried at Holy Cross Catholic cemetery after funeral services at St Patrick's church Wellington. The May 2 NL Grange meeting was postponed to avoid the school fair.
Residents and families from West River Road and nearby areas are listed as guests and visitors at multiple households this week. Notable entries include Eddie McMillen’s fifth birthday celebration with Walter McMillan’s family and various visits by the Beese, Stoughton, Hibbard, Moulder, and McMillan households among others. A Home Hygiene class at Markley Schoolhouse had nine members plus two visitors.
Mr. and Mrs Harlan Schramm attended a Pinocchio Club party at the home of Mrs and Mrs Maynard Gott in Oberlin. Mr and Mrs Harold Berg and daughter Carol and Carl Berg dined with Frank Starks in Amherst. The Russia Township Farm Women’s Club met at Grange Hall Oberlin with local attendees. Local residents attended events and a 48th wedding anniversary was celebrated by Mr and Mrs Michael Smith of New Oberlin with a surprise from friends.
Rev. N. D. Ch bourne of McCuneville to preach at the Baptist church on Sunday April 21 at 11 a m and to be considered as regular pastor. North Street division of the Ladies Benevolent Society to serve a school lunch on Thursday April 25. Local families and visits include Mr and Mrs Will Zahnow and daughter of Cleveland with Mrs Zahnow’s mother Mrs Ella Radie, Mr and Mrs Roger Ingraham and son of Lakewood visiting Mrs Radie, Mr Ingraham transferred to Columbus with a raise and move. Kenneth Kellogg and Catherine Schultz of Penfield were guests of Orrin Kellogg and Mrs Kellogg. supper guests included Mrs Fred Kellogg of Penfield. Mr and Mrs Mishler and family were Sunday dinner guests in Akron before Mr Mishler’s trip to a meeting.
Kim Wade faces a torn life between Cobina Sacket and Sandra Stark as Cobina rises on radio, prompting Sandra to fear loss. Cobina accepts a subtle engagement with Alex Fremon, while Kim obsesses over Cobina, and family figures urge a staged Indianapolis broadcast night.
The B. and O. Railroad Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hosted an event Monday as the family returned home Sunday evening.
The Belden Pinochle club met with Mr and Mrs Cito Deimling. Prizes went to high score Joseph Grabenstetter and Mrs Joseph Grabenstetter. Second place went to Arthur Wise and Mrs Arthur Wise. Low went to George Grebenstetter and Mrs Grebenstetter. Refreshments followed. Next party at Carl Schmidt home.
At the Chateau on Walker road activities unfold with a 1 p.m. Friday meeting on April 26 led by committee members Mesdames Lucy Kinsner Ethel DeLurant Dorothy Duff Winifred Ennis Emma Lyman and Helen Paul. A recording dance follows at 8 p.m. Friday with a school sponsorship. Saturday at 8 p.m. Legion Post No 211 hosts a card party and dance at the Chateau.
Mrs Ed Webb welcomed Avon Lake Sewing Society on Thursday for quilting and a pot luck dinner. Group No 2 of Avon Baptist Ladies Aid Society held a successful chicken dinner at Mr and Mrs Howard Walker's home. Senior class received graduation invitations Thursday.
Mrs Dale Barndollar and daughters of Elyria visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wesley Miller. Kenneth Kern and family called on his father John Kern and sister Helen Kern in Orville. Mrs Charles Brooks visited sister Mrs Prather in Elyria. A newborn son arrived Monday morning. Mrs Yesterday at home on West road. Niel Hale of Akron spent a weekend with sister Cassie Hale. Sunday dinner at Wesley Miller's included F A Yhost David and Stanley Sharp of Elyria. Mrs R Heath is recovering after illness. Mrs Frank Krueger Sr improves while under care. Campbell family visited M R Diedrick on Cleveland Street.
The piece argues seasoning influences taste and digestion and can spur appetite, though food value is questionable. It notes temperate use suits changing seasons and weather as flavors vary, and taste buds serve a digestive role, making varied flavors a pleasurable eating experience.
Discussion on spices notes pepper cinnamon and cloves with origins in 15th century trade and biblical mentions. Local meeting reports include April birthday observances and plans to send quilt blocks to the Indian Mission in Arizona. Grange rite details and candidate permissions follow with returns home.
The article traces cloves ginger nutmeg mace and allspice as historic trade staples and culinary aids. It notes their medicinal and warming roles while warning against misuse and intemperance, urging respectful handling of nature’s gifts.
Elyria Township Mothersingers meet at Edith Miller home Monday April 22 at 8 p m for practice ahead of Lake Avenue P T A meeting May 1. Grange first and second degree practice also Monday April 22 at 8 p m. Grange Hustlers meet at Mrs Henry Bislick Tuesday April 23 at 11 a m with noon tureen dinner. Christian Endeavor meets Lake Avenue School Tuesday April 23 at 7 30 p m.
The Lake Avenue Woman's Association met with Gilbert Hale of Elyria visiting his aunt Cassie Hale. Details of the Sunday gathering were reported in the local notes.
During Brotherhood Week the National Conference of Christians and Jews urged Americans to adopt resolutions promoting tolerance. Vowed actions include rejecting the notion that dissenters are un-American, not letting race or religion sway votes, appreciating others’ contributions to America, and seeking to understand other religious backgrounds.
A preacher extols the soul’s immortality for an hour and a half. He compares mountains and oceans to human fate, claiming the soul will endure while nature fades. A titter runs through the congregation as the irony lands.
A compilation of quotes on temperance and virtue contrasts with a Rockefeller funded survey showing Church members and churchgoing families yield stronger personality traits in adults and children. The report links church attendance to positive development across 10 000 adults and their children, citing church as central beyond home.
A Bermuda newspaper named The Mid Ocean is cited as part of a broader reflection on how our concepts for nature are advanced, yet governing human behavior relies on obsolete theories.
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