Community notices and events spread across Ridgeville area
Correspondents report meetings at Mrs Ada Sherburne home on Sunday April 23 with Ida McConnell in charge. A 21 member group joined the People’s League for services. Lena Dirlam hosted a dinner for F Andrus and Miss Alice, Miss Mary Jague and Miss Jessie Wright of Hington. A wedding attended by Jr and Mrs Ted Breyley and Miss Mildred Lehti Oberlin to Willoughby featured Corone r as pianist. The Pittsfield Farm Women’s Club meets April 25 with noon dinner. Mrs Charles Waite and family move to Irlm around May 1 as Oberlic ht policeman. Sunny Siders club demos gladiola planting and shrubbery in Wellington. Betty Jane Bear visited Berea and Emma Lang Hall. The Eglins hosted relatives from New Jersey. The Man in the Green comedy was shown at the East In church with proceeds shared among local organizations. Christian Youth skating at Paritas Springs Park planned for Saturday. Men’s Club elected officers: President Robert Karch, Vice President H W Charles, Sec/Treas O C Wright, Directors R J Thompson L E Hayes F F Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G League
Ada Sherburne
Ida McConnell
Tng People’s League
Ridgeville
Jefs Aiss Lena Dirlam
F. Andrus
Alice
Mary Jague
Jessie Wright
Hington
Ted Breyley
Anita Gotro
Earl Sandk
Oberlin Road
St. John’s
Mildred Lehti Oberlin
Willoughby
Wiighby
High Pot
Cora
Andrews
Coroner
Pittsfield Farm Women’s Club
C. S.rch
Richard McKis
Sunny Siders Club of
Wellington
S. A. C. Norris
Betty Jane Bear
Baldn-Wallace College
Berea
Friy
Jory Young
Bert Avery
Marjory Anderson
Emma Lang Hall, Jr
James Eglin
James Jr
New Jersey
Sis
Es Eglin
Clayton Mills
Robert
Lee
Eli
Ralph
Methodist Church
Townsend Club
Aliie Hayes
Eeds
Olmsted Vsers Banquet Plans and Local Gatherings
The Universal Men's Bowling League and members with wives and sweethearts hold a banquet with entertainment and dancing at the Parish on Friday night April 28. Group 2 hosts a board party at Mrs Turvey’s home on Wednesday night April 26 with refreshments and door prizes. Mrs Stilson at Butternut Ridge celebrates her birthday entertaining Group 2 on Thursday April 27. Mrs Howard Conant invites Group 3 to her home on Cobra Road Thursday April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmsted
Universal Men’s Bowling League
The
Ladies Aid
Church Card Party Set for April 25
Mrs Mary Hampson hosts a church circle card party on Wednesday night April 25 at the church. Refreshments and prizes will be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hampson
Christian Youth Groups Aim to Reach Young People
The article outlines efforts by Christian Youth groups to engage and inspire youth, focusing on activities, events, and outreach programs designed to attract young participants and foster community involvement.
Rankins Return From Charleston Auto Trip
Dr and Mrs G C Rankin returned Monday from a two week auto trip to Charleston South Carolina. Mr and Mrs Robert Yesberger Dover Center road host guests Mr and Mrs J Jackson of Pittsburgh Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Rankin
Charleston
S. C
Robert Yesberger
Dover Center Road
J. Jackson
Pittsburgh, Pa
Social weekend gatherings and illness noted across communities
Local families in Chatham Wellington Elyria Akron Bluffton Lodi and surrounding areas shared Sunday dinners and visits. Guests included multiple Lances and Conklins with celebrations for Mrs Nelson Lance and Mrs Conklin. Janet Kruggle hospitalized in Orlando. Mildred Herr returned with teachers from Columbus conference.
River Rouge High wins inaugural invitational track meet
River Rouge High School’s James McDonald led a balanced squad to victory at the First Annual River Rouge Invitational held April 10 at Yost Field House Ann Arbor. Captain Johnny Moehl earned high scoring honors with 10 1 2 points and helped the winning relay team. Moehl is a Kipton native and grandson of C J Betts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Rouge
Michigan
James McDonald
University of Michigan Yost
Ann Arbor
Johnny Moehl
Kipton
C. J. Betts
Here
River Rouge High School
South Amherst Chorus to Present Benefit Program
The South Amherst Mens Chorus with the Lorain Victor Herbert Chorus will perform at the South Amherst High School Auditorium tonight. Proceeds go to the South Amherst Recreation Center. Director Horace Peasegood of Lorain leads the performance featuring Harold Allsop Lee Allsop Robert Allsop James Allsop Isaac Thompson Allen Thompson William Meacham Glenn Stevenson Louis Haywood William Lantz Gordon Splete Edward Fahrney Claire Gouman and James Nicol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
South Amherst Mens
Lorain Victor
Missing Heirs Sparks Tense Meeting In Kentucky Trailer
Jerry Crandon, a young Indiana novelist, parks his homemade trailer near a Kentucky town. Mercedes, the 17 year old granddaughter of Judge Weatherford, resists leaving and tunes in a radio program about the Crandon estate. The Missing Heirs broadcast links Jerry to a family claim as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Crandon
Indiana
Kentucky
Judge Weatherford
Mercedes
Jerry
Crandon
Missing Heirs Broadcast Echoes 1912 Valley
Jerry and Mercedes lean in to hear the Missing Heirs radio broadcast set in 1912. The scene hints at a quiet valley backdrop and a mystery that unfolds through the voice of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Mercedes
Feud and Flight End in Crandon Valley Mystery
Mercedes asks if Jerry could be the missing Crandon heir in the tale of Gerald and Mary Crandon forced to flee after a Buck Lathrop ambush. The Crandon estate lies waiting for a rightful heir as the Lathrop feud looms anew in Kentucky’s Blue Ridge valley. Jerry reflects on his unknown parentage as the radio ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Lathrops
Buck Lathrop
Crandon
Mary Crandon
Blue Ridge Mountains
Kentucky
Gerald Crandon
Ashton
Mary
Buck
Crandons
Grimlvy
Strema
Chicago
Crandon in-the-Hills
Mercedes
Jerry
April Meeting of Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical church met at Mrs. Alfred Schott's home on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Jesse Portman assisting. President Mrs. Jesse Portman led the business, and thirteen members and one guest attended. Refreshments followed. The next meeting plans a May Day Breakfast at Mrs. J. R. Lees's home with Mrs. Ralph McDowell assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical Church
Alfred Schott
Jesse Portman
H. G. Portman
J. R. Lees
Ralph McDowell
Birmingham ladies host bridge night at Mrs Myer’s home
Mrs Ernest Lamvermyer and six Birmingham women entertained Friday evening at Mrs Harry Myer’s home. Two tables played bridge with joint honors going to Mrs Lamvermyer while Mrs Cook was consolation winner. Refreshments followed served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lamvermyer
Clifton McDowell
Earl Kendeigh
Harley Kelly
J. R. Lees
Charles Cook
J. W. Ross
Birmingham
Harry Myer
Lamvermyer
Cook
Milan Presbyterian Church Hosts Wedding of Dorcas Paul and John Gasteier
Mrs Wallace Court and Mr and Mrs Wallace Wood of Cleveland attended the ceremony. Guests included Mrs Elia Kendeigh, Mrs Ruth Portman and daughters Thelma Melba and Lucille of Oberlin, and Dan Knoble. Dinner followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Kendeigh in Lakewood for Mr Kendeighs birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Court
Wallace Wood
Cleveland
Dorcas Paul
John Gasteier
Milan
Presbyterian Church
Hubert Kendeigh
Lakewood
Elia Kendeigh
Ruth Portman
Thelma
Melba
Lucille
Oberlin
Dan Knoble
Earl Kendeigh
Kendeigh
Richard Portman
Local families host gatherings across Elyria Oberlin and nearby towns
Cleveland area residents guests at multiple homes Sunday and over the prior week. Visitors include Schmitt Hollis Cox and Portman families with others from Elvrra Oberlin Brownhelm Amherst and Berlin Heights. Various relatives and friends .
Social Visits Highlight Weekend In Elyria Area
Rochester visitors stopped by Fred Mohns on Sunday afternoon. Merton and Mrs. Dee were supper guests at the same home. Dee guests were en route from Florida to Indiana and were dinner guests on Saturday. Esther Thudium and children Marion and Marie Crile visited Elyria with Ralph Krage on Sunday afternoon. Hattie Force Alfred Kreger and baby Nancy Lou of Norwalk dined with Charles Hines on Saturday. Fred Harris and son Teddy of Sullivan called at Johnson Crile’s on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Fred Mohns
Merton Dee
Florida
Indiana
Dee
Esther Thudium
Marion
Marie Crile
Elyria
Ralph Krage
Hattie Force
Alfred Kreger
Nancy Lou
Norwalk
Charles Hines
Fred Harris
Teddy
Sullivan
Johnson Crile
Jolly Married Couples Club Meets April 22 at Jab busch Home
Lake Avenue notices announce the Jolly Married Couples Club gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Jabbusch on Saturday evening April 22 at 8 oclock. One week earlier than previously planned. Also the Grange Hustlers of the North Elyria Grange will hold their regular meeting at the Grange Hall on Tuesday April 25 at 10:00 A M with an all day session and a tureen dinner served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Avenue
Jolly Married Couples Club
Otto Jabbusch
North Elyria
Grange Hall
Reading Contest At High School Auditorium This Week
The Reading Contest was held Wednesday night at the High School Auditorium with thirteen students competing. Music provided by the high school orchestra and Francis Conry sang Oh Sweet Mystery of Life. First prize went to Ivan Licht. Second prize to Gilbert Nilges and Loree Choe received third.
Dramatic Club Visits Berlin Heights School Guests Gather
Wednesday afternoon the Dramatic Club visited Berlin Heights School. Local host Mr and Mrs Clifford Martin hosted a fish dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Roy Shhefield Camden Mr and Mrs Myron Sinclair and daughter Lorain Mr and Mrs William Hein and daughter Cleveland and Charles Scribner Wakeman Mrs P A Ginste and daughter Marjory returned to Detroit Sunday night after a week with her mother Mrs Beecher Mrs Dela Hachenberg hosted her niece Mrs Bellamy and daughter Berea Mr and Mrs Will Whiten St Petersburg Fla arrived Monday to spend the Summer in Wakeman Fred Puder and Mr and Mrs Schide recently returned from Daytona Fla Mrs G B Haskins returned from Alliance where she visited her son Mr and Mrs G B Haskins Jr Mrs Charles Whitney visits her daughter Mrs Benson Wooden Elyria this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dramatic Club
Berlin Heights School
Clifford Martin
The
River Road
Roy Shhefield
Camden
Myron Sinclair
Lorain
Wiliam Hein
Cleveland
Charles Scribner
Wakeman
P. A. Ginste
Marjory
Detroit
Beecher
Dela Hachenberg
Bellamy
Berea
Will Whiten
St Petersburg
Fla
Fred Puder
Schide
Daytona
G. B. Haskins
Alliance, O
West View West Ridge Carlisle Grange 1502 Meets
West Ridge Carlisle Grange 1502 held its regular meeting at its hall on Oberlin Road Tuesday evening with Master Frank Eldred in charge. The group conducted routine business followed by a social hour. Committee members were Mrs Sherman Mason Mrs K E John Porter and Mr and Mrs Alfred Ensign. Mrs Harry Lauer hosted the April meeting of the West Ridge Ladies Aid the following Wednesday afternoon with Mrs H J Hillier in charge. The session opened with songs then regular business and quilt blocks were sewn. Mrs Ollie Minnich reported Home Council details and Mrs Louis Betcher received a gift from the society. A luncheon closed the afternoon. May meeting will be hosted by Mrs R L Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ridge
Carlisle Grange
Oberlin Road
Frank Eldred
Sherman Mason
John Porter
Alfred Ensign
Harry Lauer
West Ridge Ladies Aid
H. J. Hillier
Ollie Minnich
Home Council
Louis Betcher
R. L. Walker
Local residents host Sunday and weekday visits across Elyria Oberlin and nearby towns
Helen Jennie of Elyria visited Mrs Harrison Peters Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harley Wilson and daughter Ireta of Eaton and Robert Shroder of Elyria were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs Wilsons mother Mrs Anna Mason. Mrs H E Kruger was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur Dushinski in LaGrange. Mr and Mrs Irwin Eldred and family were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Wittmer in Lorain. Perry Riesinger of Columbia visited his sister Mrs H J Hillier Monday. Mrs Harry Penfound was a luncheon guest of Mrs Carrie Herrick in Oberlin with other Elyria and Oberlin guests. Frank Rogers of Genesee Michigan were over Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs J H Penfound on return from Florida. Irwin Eldred attended Huron County Pomona Grange in Fitchville Wednesday. Mrs Ollie Minnich was in Belden for Home Council and visited Mrs A J Schafer. Doris Minnich chaired Girl Reserves recreation at the Y W C A on Saturday. Mr and Mrs H H Drusendaal and daughter Mrs Louis Betcher visited Don Bryant in Oberlin Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jennie
Elyria
Harrison Peters
Harley Wilson
Ireta
Eaton
Robert Shroder
Wilson
Anna Mason
H. E. Kruger
Arthur Dushinski
LaGrange
Irwin Eldred
Albert Wittmer
Lorain
Perry Riesinger
Columbia
H. J. Hillier
Harry Penfound
Carrie Herrick
Oberlin
Bertha Hinkon
Kate Unger
Lydia Squire
Edna Unger
Henrietta
Lottie Peabody
Frank Rogers
Genesse
Michigan
J. H. Penfound
Fitchville
Huron County Pomona Grange
Ollie Minnich
Belden
Home Council
J. Myers
A. J. Schafer
Doris Minnich
H. H. Drusendaal
Louis Betcher
Don Bryant
Farewell Party For Katherine Hammer By Buckeye Sewers 4-H Club
The Gulf Road area Buckeye Sewers 4-H Club hosted a farewell event for Katherine Hammer who moved to Florence Ohio. The gathering at Miss Wilma Bloom's home featured games gifts of multicolored handkerchiefs and a center bowl of yellow daffodils. Attendees included Helen Smith Patricia Jensen Lois Yantzy Marian Moon Camilla Townsend Elnora Backman Rose Marie Haglund Phyllis Bloem Wilmer Bloem and Zelma Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Road Buckeye Sewers 4-H Club
Katherine Hammer
Florence
Ohio
Wilma Bloom
Gulf Road
Zelma Smith
Katherine
Misses Helen Smith
Patricia Jensen
Lois Yantzy
Marian Moon
Camilla Townsend
Elnora Backman
Rose Marie Haglund
Phyllis Bloem
Wilmer Bloem
Sullivan School Notes Elimination Contest Details
In Ashland Jeroneville sent 12 Sullivan 10 students. Harold Dakin and Helen Swope won multiple divisions in English, biology, plane geometry. From Sullivan also advancing to Kent were Dakin Skeeles in biology, Virginia Roach and Swope in physiology, Swope in algebra, Carter Farnsworth in Latin, Bud Klooz English, Mary Resek English, and Vivian Roach third in bookkeeping. Social notes record Sunday guests and a Congregational ladies aid meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ashland
Jeroneville
Harold Dakin
Helen Swope
Kent
Herbert Skeeles
Darwin Hyde
Virginia Roach
Carter Farnsworth
Bud Klooz
Mary Resek
Vivian Roach
Galilean Sailors to Sing in Ridgeville Church Concert
The Galilean Sailors of Cleveland will perform gospel music at Ridgeville Congregational Church at 7 45 pm. Organized in 1926 this lighthouse and Ship of Life chorus has sung across Ohio in churches and on radio inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Benevolent Society
Ridgeville
Wellington High Honor Roll list announced for senior and junior
Wellington April 21 students named to the Wellington Junior and Senior High honor rolls. Senior high with top 4.00 includes Richard Avery Ruth Jameyson Lois Breyley June Carpenter Mary E Hoffman Patricia Hopkins Donald Larabee Laura McConnell Mildred Vincent Yovanka Zubrick. 3.80 Virginia Davidson. 3.75 Margaret Elbner Virginia Hines Karl Olsen Julia Sechrest Charles West. 3.66 Miriam Sanders plus Anna Buswell Charles Carter. 3.50 Wilma Brewer Ruth Cordray Louis Gough Alice Rogers Robert Sutliff. 3.40 Lila Eglin. Honorable mention 3.25 Ray Fortney Betty Lounsborough Jean Perry Kathryn Piper. Junior High Honor Roll Rosemarie Aldrich Paul Brandt Hazel McConnell Maureen McCormick Eleanor Madro Helen Madro Margaret Massard Clinton Myers Janet Olsen Ireta Page Barbara Preston Elizabeth Stoyka Ernestine Strandberg Jeanne Whiteside. Honorable Mention Beverly Baker Edith Barnes Merle Baumgardner Donald Brenner Alien Carter Mildred Hassa Mark Manning Paul Marshall Donald Marbaugh Gertrude Miler Donald Myers Harold Perry Betty Wiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Richard Avery
Ruth Jameyson
Lois Breyley
June Carpenter
Mary E. Hoffman
Patricia Hopkins
Donald Larabee
Laura McConnell
Mildred Vincent
Yovanka Zubrick
Virginia Davidson
Margaret Elbner
Virginia Hines
Karl Olsen
Julia Sechrest
Charles West
Miriam Sanders
Anna Buswell
Charles Carter
Wilma Brewer
Ruth Cordray
Lous Gough
Alice Rogers
Robert Sutliff
Lila Eglin
Ray Fortney
Betty Lounsbrough
Jean Perry
Kathryn Piper
Rosemarie Aldrich
Paul Brandt
Hazel McConnell
Maureen McCormick
Eleanor Madro
Helen Madro
Margaret Massard
Clinton Myers
Janet Olsen
Ireta Page
Barbara Preston
Elizabeth Stoyka
Ernestine Strandberg
Jeanne Whiteside
Beverly Baker
Edith Barnes
Merle Baumgardner
Donald Brenner
Alien Carter
Mildred Hassa
Mark Manning
Paul Marshall
Donald Marbaugh
Gertrude Miler
Donald Myers
Harold Perry
Betty Wiles
Leeds cyclist Richard Whitaker dies at 80
Richard Whitaker once called England's most remarkable cyclist died in Leeds aged 80. He rode a tricycle for 70 years, earning wide recognition for his longevity and devotion to cycling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Richard Whitaker
Leeds
Tortoise of Colombo Museum Believed 200 Years Old
A famed specimen kept in the Colombo museum is described as having lived over two centuries, surviving to its death and becoming a notable local relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombo
Ceylon
Pentington BRIEFS Mr and Mrs A C Pohlman of
Brief clipping notes Mr and Mrs A C Pohlman of Pentington with unspecified details.
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Gws
Amherst
Columbia Center
Dover
Paritas Springs Park
Men’s Club
Robert Karch
H. W. Charles
O. C. Wright
R. J. Thompson
L. E. Hayes
F. F. Salisbury
Orth Olmsted
Versalist
Gue Road
Rain Road
Silk
Miller United
Chatham
Roy Geisinger
George Emmett
Hinkley
Roy Kruggle
Nelson Lance
Howard Lance
Elymna
Harold Lance
Medina
Robert Conklin
Kenmore
M. H. Whitney
Edgar Parsons
Asa Hupp
Akron
F. W. Safreed
Hath Lough
Eugene Griffin
Leon Dodson
Lodi Hospital
Lee Walkden
Aaron Browand
Litchfield
E Tony
George Bryden
Norwalk Hospital
Grace McBurnie
Mattie Allpress
F. E. Sharp
Madge
Gail Smith
J. E. Bartholomew
Riga
Marion Geist
Bonnie
William Geist
E. Loeffler CO
Broad Street
Sylvia Carson
Jadee
Ladies Aid Meeting
East Ave
Thomas Schmitt
Claire Hollis
Elvrra
Homer Cox
Louis Delefield
Christ Kropf
Axtel. Br
Charles Bechtel
Raymond Bechtel
Brownheim
Adam Horn
Marjory Howe
Emilie Obitts
Grafton
Ed Rothe
Frank Kelble
Patsy
David
Berlin Heights
Mary Becker
Elberta
C. O. Burill
Martha Bauman
Fred Bauman
Henry Fieman
Charles Date
Ruth
William Coultrip
Elizabeth Bellamy
Collins
John Lempke
Conrad Adier
Edward Strickler
Galion
William Lieber
Avon
Delilah Smith
Barry Weber
Harold Coates
Conrad Adler Jr
Bowling Green College
Conrad Adler
Charles Whitney
Benson Wooden
West View
Buckeye Sewers
Four-H Club
Walter Runkle
Michael Tomsco
Harry Lindenman
Kathryn Fleming
Congregational Church
W. P. Fisher
Galilean Sailors
Gias
Rhodes
Old Timers
Lodi Street
WM. H. Gillespie
Pentington
A. C. Pohlman
Caty
Warres
the City Loan and Guaranty Company
J. T. Barnard
Mar
Elyria, Ohio
Edith Mae
Edith Mae Hat Shoppe
HyGrade Dry Cleaners
Middle Avenue
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