Woman's Association Hosts April Meeting and Guest Speaker
The Woman's Association of the Congregational church in Wellington met at 9 AM to devote the forenoon to quilting. A covered-dish dinner served to twelve at noon followed by a 2:30 PM business meeting. Mrs. Harry Lee led devotionals, Mrs. L. G. Bradstock chaired the Home Mission department, and guest speaker Mrs. R. C. Clapp spoke on Chandler College of religious social Work. Miss Ford spoke of Georgia and North Carolina work, and Mrs. David Arnold was named to collect Sunday school papers for work in the South. Miss Marie Ade led entertainment with several High School singers and Ireta Page accompanied. Refreshments were provided for thirty by Mrs. Ed Robinson, Mrs. Fred Douglass, and Mrs. James Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Ohio
Woman's Association of the Congregational Church
Harry Lee
L. G. Bradstock
Home Mission Department
R. C. Clapp
Chandler College of Religious Social Work
Miss Ford
Georgia
North Carolina
David Arnold
South
Marie Ade
Phyllis Voxtheimer
Mary Jane Browse
Janet Carino
Lilian Davis
Margaret Eibner
Phyllis Coffin
Ruth Cordray
Evelyn Smith
Gladys Oney
Ireta Page
Ed Robinson
Fred Douglass
James Stevenson
Eagles members hold family party with fish fry and dance
About 150 members wives and sweet hearts of the Fraternal Order of Eagles enjoyed a fish fry at the hall on Wednesday evening. After supper they danced from 9 to 1 o'clock marking the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Sewing Club Meets at Barker Street Home
Mrs Lynn Gray hosted a midweek gathering with her sewing club on Barker Street. Lunch at 1 PM preceded a session of sewing and gifts presented to Mrs Florence Watters. Attendees included Mesdames Zimmerman Watters Anderson Rickel Stark Hayes and Ford. Next meeting with Mrs Hayes will feature a wiener roast for husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Gray
Barker Street
Florence Watters
Margaret Zimmerman
Marie Anderson
Dorothy Rickel
Helen Stark
Lucile Hayes
Betty Ford
Hayes
Odd Fellows plan anniversary event for Rebekahs
At the Lillywood Rebekah lodge gathering the Odd Fellows announced an anniversary celebration for the Rebekahs to be held in the hall on Wednesday evening May 11 marking the 115th anniversary of I O O F. The degree team will perform at Medina soon and will practice every second Wednesday with 26 members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillywood Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows
Medina
Missionary to Speak at Wellington Church Prayer Service
Reverend Lonzo S Green and Wellington Methodist Church invite the public to a Wednesday evening prayer service on April 27 at 7 30 featuring Henry D Appendeker a Korea mission on furlough who will tell of his experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonzo S. Green
Wellington Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry D. Appendeker
Korea
Silent Circle of the King's Daughters Plans May Tag Day
Mrs Arnold Kipplinger and Gertrude Ringle hosted a Silent Circle meeting at the Kiplinger home with Miss Mabel Clark presiding. The group voted to raise funds for eye care classes for underprivileged town residents and set May 14 as annual Tag Day with committees named for organization and officer nominations. Mrs Rawlinson of Oberlin spoke on The Bombardment of Shanghai, recounting her missionary husband’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Kipplinger
Gertrude Ringle
King’s Daughters
Kipplinger
Mabel Clark
Gertrude Hingler
Frances Fisher
Kathryn Wroeck
Kathryn Gannnetti
Rawlinson
Oberlin
China
Shanghai
Norwalk Notes Mention Illnesses and Local Events
News notes report illnesses in the community including Mrs Vernon Wagar and Sidney Grissinger. An enlarged portrait of Mrs William A Sunday is donated to the M E church. Local obliquies, baptist church matters, and revival attendance are noted alongside a new ministerial charge for Price Allen at Norwalk Calvary Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Wagar
Vernon Wegar
Norwalk
M. E. Churches
Allen Hospital
Oberlin
Sidney Grissinger
Estella Grissinger
Dean
Leland Kirkpatrick
William A. Sunday
Charles Friend
M. E. Church
Charles Shepard
L. L. Luedemann
Smithville
Shepard
David Knotl
Millersburg
Luedemancr
Fred Edwards
E. L. Sharp
Hayes
Oberlin Hospital
Harry Wagner
Randall Eugene
Price Allen
Norwalk Calvary Baptist Church
Mary Pitts
Elizabeth
Marolyn Pitts
Ethlyn Newberger
Richard Perkins
Charles Barnes
Beebetown Baptist Church
Miss Page
Price Allem
Spencer Spencers Easter Guests Report Local Visits
A long list of visitors and family gatherings in Spencer this Easter week includes Mr and Mrs Arthur Dague hosting relatives from several areas and neighbors from Cleveland Akron Wellington and River Corners spending time with local families. Numerous names appear with weekend or Sunday calls and Easter visits to homes on South Main Street and surrounding points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Jefferies
Phyllis
Cleveland
Elmer A A. Firestone
Donald Shelly
Diane
Edith Roberts
Akron
Clarence Thornton
Ralph Myers
W. Orleshee
RB. G. Parks
Wellington
Lucy Gross
Emmene
Maigret Barck
David Wordel
Rogers Wood
Sullivan
Leota McCourt
Oberlin Business College
Quberlin
Irena Auble
River Styx
Margaret Barck
Bernice Rowe
Melvin Barrer
Maple Heights
Court Stuart
David Geisinger
Lodi
South Main Street
Gordon McKenney
Ridgewood
New Jersey
Milan B. Firestone
Earl van Boxel
Jake Sbaimer
Theodore ‘van ‘Boxe
Misa Helen Neidhardt
Kent State University
A. C. Neidhardt
Maria Browand
Arthur Dazue
Ralph Butcher
Virginia
Wanda
Pawknee
Ella Young
Alvin Neidhardt
Eester
Lawrence Baker
Doris Rook
Johny Nagey
Hugh Eglin
Jesse Parent
Charles Parent
Easter Weekend Visitors Exchange Greetings Across Town
A list of residents and guests spread through Easter weekend includes Nancy Jane Thompson and her grandparents the Gannets, Maynard Hyland and family from Columbus, Edith Roberts Shells and Diane from Akron, Chas Dichaon and Aubie family from Elyria, Lydia Broun in Wellington, Talmadge family from Auble and Lakewood, and Moffett family visiting from Wadsworth and Cleveland. Mourning services for Nettie Dirk were held at the M E church in Irena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jane Thompson
Cland Gannett
Maynard Hyland
Columbus
Tom Hyland
Edith Roberts
Donald Shells
Diane
Akron
Lourenee Curtice
Chas Dichaon
Elyria
Malinda Naxley
Lydia Broun
T. W. Orleshoe
Wellington
Ms Talmadge
Auble
Lakewood
Clement Aubie
Aubie Melvin Bennett
Liberty Street
Lorain
Elizabeth Ingraham
River Corners
Malinda Naylor
Alice Moffett
Wadsworth
Agnes Moffett
Cleveland
Kate Moffett
Edgar Moffett
Clarence Thornton
Arthur Dague
Eugene Aukerman
West View Briefs Highlight Local Easter Visits and Moves
West View notices detail Easter visitors from Cleveland Elyria and Berea along with numerous absences and arrivals. Grant Cowley departs for Toledo to begin lakes service this summer. Clean-up days are set for April 27 to 29 and families relocate to Olmsted Falls Strongsville.
Julie and Barry Face Fatal Horse Ride Fallout
Julie Hamilton breaks with Kenneth Terry after Barry Caldwell, injured rider, is rushed to the hospital following a dare. Isolde’s schemes spark conflict as Julie confronts the rival, while Kenneth urges calm and Julie prays for Barry’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Hamilton
Kenneth Terry
Barry Caldwell
Arizona
New York
Kenneth
Barry
Isolde Fleming
Isolde
Julie
Edith
Ken
Hussy
Terry House
Nova Entertains Club at Bernice Fackler Home
The Ceres club was delightfully entertained by eight members and three visiting guests at Mrs. Bernice Fackler’s home. A noon dinner was served and the day included needle work and visiting. A brief business meeting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova
Ceres
Bernice Fackler
Scorpion Club Elects Officers After Easter Luncheon
The Scorpion Club met at Gladys Smith's home on Tuesday evening for games including Lotto. A table luncheon with cake jello and coffee followed. Decorations echoed Easter as officers were elected with Gladys Smith as President Marcella Biddinger as Vice President Evelyn Foster as Treasurer and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scorpion Club
Gladys Smith
Marcella Biddinger
Evelyn Foster
Atendance
Christine Robertson
Dorothy Schafer
Almeda Biddinger
Mary Tedron
Florence Willard
Doris Black
Marcella Biddineer
Ruby Keith
Walker Family Hosts Easter Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Walker and their son hosted a birthday anniversary dinner at home on Sunday. A large Easter decorated cake and festive table decorations highlighted the gathering with relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Walker
Donata Ae
Easter guest and burial noted in local notices
Miss Jenne Johnson a school teacher from Cleveland was an Easter guest of her parents Mr and Mrs John Johnson in Homerville. Burial at the East Homer Reform church cemetery was listed in the local item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homerville
East Homer Reform Church
Jenne Johnson
Cleveland
John Johnson
Reed family guests and local social news item
Minnie Reed and relatives attended as guests including Miss Jean Reed of Elyria and Miss Ruth Reed of Sullivan with other Reed family members from Lorain Toledo and Nova. The Social Workers completed needle work for the needy at E C Richards home and Fifteen members plus guest Mrs Sarah Richards of New London enjoyed a noon dinner. The group voted one dollar to aid Boy Scout organization. Thoris Wagner of Cleveland Easter visit with Circle Mertz. J L Bruder family returned from Lancaster PA after a week with son Donald Bruder and Barbara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West View
Clarence Cowley
Grant
Toledo
Lakes
O He Bruce
Jack Sullivan
Rose Reichenbach
Cleveland
Mary Hazel
Jessie Pickard
John Bryda
Pearle Thompson
Lizghe Shepheard
Louise Shepheard
Carol
Florence Craig
Mary Scott
Jean Hales
Jean Milhosn
Berea
Frank Sheer
Sprague Road
Ernest Cooley
Commercmty Hospital
Frances Barnum
Olmsted Falls
H. Bates
Spracce Road
Strongsville
Faye Wood
Elyria
Rachel Anderson
L. Craig
C. W. Scott
Florence
Sylvester Brandt
Ethel Ingersoll
Virginia Bucklick
Jean Breich
Howard Wise
West Bagler Road
Dave Bednarz
la Porte
Sophia Studzinski
Barbara Lee
Nenneth Chambers
Community Hospital
Haag
W. G. Shepheard
Bess
Shepheard
Ollie Bruce
Lillian Richards
William Richards
Medina
H. Ingersoll
Lizzie Ingersoll
Dover Center
Metropolitan Park
Bernice Brida
Wilfred Thompson
Grafston
Rebekah Lodge
No. 193
Harold Schuster
Tillie Schuster
Lieblyn
Edna Schuster
Mildred Phillips
Anke
Royalton
Jake Coonrod
Avon
Ben Fox
Eva Marie Fox
John Sunk
Leonora Rahl
Bay Village
J. M. Chapin
Minnie Reed
Jean Reed
Ruth Reed
Sullivan
Louise Reed
Lewis Hale
Emma Brunner
Lorain
Lois Reed
Charles Crile
Constance
Wellington
William Douglas
John Davidson
N. J. Nichols
Nova
E. C. Richards
Donald Bruder
Barbara
Lancaster, Pa
Vincent
Heck and Sons
Eugene
Charles
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Thomas Baldwin
Ray Smith
Ohio
Michigan
Paul Wray
Leroy Wray
Columbus
Guy Davis
Ella Tilden
Cambridge
Homer Langton
George Langton
Ellen Langton
Frances Heckel
Webber
George Kiser
Helen Lane
Baltimore
Maryland
Arnold Keller
Morgantown
W. Virginia
L. H. Keller
Ruth
A. W. Peters
Frank Jones
Vermilion
Jones
William Eddy
Mary Nesbitt
Edwin Stilgenbaur
Ethel Stilgenbaur
J. L. McIntire
C. E. McIntire
Birthday Surprise Honored Mrs Brush At Chestnut Ridge
Family guests from Detroit road Gulf road Amherst and Chestnut Ridge attended a birthday surprise party for Mrs Brush hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarence Brush and family. A wiener roast and social hour followed the yard gathering. Separately Brookside School hired James A McConshe as principal and a teaching staff including Russel Gongwer William Barr Helen Frisbee FE Squires Edith Mertz Max King and Charles Gubenc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Lee Johnson
P L. Chanders
Gulf Road
Farle Johnson
Detroit Road
Arthur Whiton
Amherst
Clarence Brush
Chestnut Ridge
Irs. Brush
Brookside School
Board of Education
James A. McConshe
Russel Gongwer
William Barr
Helen Frisbee
FE. Squires
Arthur Zacharias
Edith Mertz
Max King
Charles Gubenc
Surprised on Birthday for Lee Johnson at Gulf Road
Lee Johnson of Gulf Road celebrated a birthday anniversary with an unexpected surprise event. Neighbors and family joined in the observance, offering warm wishes and small gifts to mark the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Johnson
Gulf Road
Surprise Anniversary Party For Honoree
A Saturday evening gathering at the Johnson home surprised the honoree and his family. Twenty three guests attended a seven o'clock buffet supper. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brush and family of Chestnut Ridge, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Whiton and family of Amherst, Earle Johnson and children of Detroit road, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Chambers and family, and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Johnson and family of Gulf Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Clarence Brush
Chestnut Ridge
Arthur Whiton
Amherst
Earle Johnson
Detroit Road
P. L. Chambers
L. W. Johnson
Gulf Road
Sewing Sallies
F. H. Lewis
Social Calls From Detroit and Cleveland Residents
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Foskett of Detroit and Mrs. Vinnie Foskett and son Lloyd of East Cleveland visited J. E. Foskett on Detroit road. Arthur Clewell of Cleveland and P L Chambers visited the Taft home in Cleveland area over the weekend and in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Foskett
Detroit
Vinnie Foskett
Lloyd
East Cleveland
J. E. Foskett
Detroit Road
Arthur Clewell
Cleveland
W. E. Taft
P. L. Chambers
Taft
Brookside PTA Elects Officers for Coming Year
Mrs E Rahn was chosen president of the Brookside Parent Teachers Association for the coming year at a regular meeting. Mrs Edward Brown was named first vice president, James A Meccombe second vice president, Miss Helen Frisbee secretary, and Mrs Harry Garber treasurer. The first grade won the award for most parents present. William Barr will oversee the annual paper sale. A domestic science style show is planned for May 6, and a basketball banquet is being arranged. Refreshments were served at meeting end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Rahn
Brookside
Parent- Teachers Association
Edward Brown
James A. MecCombe
Helen Frisbee
Harry Garber
William Barr
Borm
Tobin
Truebach
L. Light
Litchfield youths view large ship departure at midnight
A company of young people from Litchfield traveled to Lorain Friday night to watch the Ernest Tr. Weir, the largest ship of the TM. A. Hanna Co. fleet, sail from port at midnight. One young man, Joseph Mabie, was especially involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Lorain
Ernest Tr. Weir
A. Hanna Co
Joseph Mabie
Local church notes and visits from regional families
A long list of social and church events is noted including youth mission play Pin Holes at the Baptist church, an Easter cantata by the Mr Zion Baptist choir, and numerous weekend visits among families from Medina, North Jackson, Elyria, Wellington, and Lorain. Residents from Franklin Pa. and Lakewood are also mentioned with family gatherings, birthday dinners, and spring visits.
Rev George F E Smith Delivers Farewell Sermon
Reverend George F E Smith, pastor of Mt Zion Lutheran Church in Spencer, gave his farewell Easter sermon. Seven new members were received at the service. He moved his family last week to Dayton, Ohio, where he has a new charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
George FE. Smith
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church of
Smith
Dayton
Ohio
Easter Visits and Church Socials Across Lorain County
Miss Helen Boone and others attended Evangelistic services at East Side Baptist Church in Lorain Sunday evening. Families from Wellington to Cleveland hosted Easter dinners and visited relatives, including Roger Wood celebrating his birthday. Numerous households from Elyria, Spencer, River Corners, and Akron united for Easter gatherings with extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Boone
Robert Williams
Blake Thompson
East Side Baptist Church
Lorain
G. L. Emerson
Watson Wilbur
Wellington
Dale White
Paul Hoffmeyer
Charles Hoffmeyer
Preston White
Nelson Boone
Spencer
Carol Aldrich
Elyria
Akron
Tom Hyland
Harvey Amsbaugh
Texas
Easter Sunday Services Attendances and Local Social Tidbits
Easter Sunday services drew 110 worshippers and 71 in Sunday School led by Rev. Carpenter with the theme The Easter Doubt. The choir performed The Resurrection Garden and The Savior Lives Again. Many local residents and families are listed in visits, travels, and social calls across Elyria and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Local families host Easter gatherings in Ohio area
A list of social visits and Easter activities across Cleveland, Bay Village, Elyria, and nearby towns highlights numerous hosts and guests. Families including Geisendeorfer, Lammermyer, Mittlestead, Becker, and Currier share meals and church attendance, with guests coming from Avon, Fort Wayne, Battle Creek, and beyond.
Weekend Visits Highlight Ohio and Indiana Friends
A flurry of visits and hospitality unfolds across Ohio and nearby states. Vincent family relatives hosted in Fort Wayne Indiana. Thomas Baldwin toured southern Ohio and Michigan with Ray Smith in Berea.
Large Sunday crowd at local Methodist church services
Rev Theodore Paul led the service reading Job 14 and Mrs Paul sang Holy City with Edith White on piano.New members joined from Worcester Baptist Church including Mrs William Eddy and Miss Garnett Trockley plus Dora Eddy Lucille Senning and Eugene Eddy. Sunday School had ninety six attendees and the girls class sang an Easter Day song amid abundant altar flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Paul
Paul
Holy City
Edith White
William Eddy
Baptist Church of
Worcester
Mass
Garnett Trockley
Dora Eddy
Lucille Senning
Eugene Eddy
S. S
North Olmsted social notes recall visits and departures
North Olmsted and vicinity residents share a week of visits and farewells. E L Yesberger and three daughters from Joliet Ill visit relatives. August Whitford plans permanent move to California after leaving for the West. Local gatherings include Mrs R H Sheppard bidding farewell, and Chas Wershing hosting Edward Schutts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmsted
E. L. Yesberger
Joliet, Ill
North Olmsted
August Whitford
Butternut Ridge Road
California
Whitford
R. H. Sheppard
Olmsted Falls
Edward Schutts
Norwalk
Chas. Wershing
J. C. Hoag
Robert Yesberger
Dover Center Road
Wm. Schneider
Midwest
Turkey Run
Ind
Ruth Gould
Helen Peters
Ethel Rivers
Dover
Arthur Lorenz
Duan
Arthur Dunford
Lorenz
Royal Oak
Mich
John Perry
Silverdale Road
Fairview Hospital
Philip Wetzel
Fred Biddulph
City Hospital
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Cercle
Kathryn Culver
Normandy
Jake
Mel
Jule
Entertains Club
T. A
Litcheld
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Zion Baptist Church
Emerson Davis
Robert
Franklin
Howard Stephan
Dennis Darnley
Frank Stephan
Lloyd Schuttenberg
Charles Romp
Frances Lloyd
Ohio State University
Marion Yost
Aliance
Edward Yost
North Jackson
Marion Wagner
John Yost
Ruth Jameyson
Kent
R. M. Jameyson
C. W. Basom
Richard Jameyson
Edward Mantz
Pawnee
Lafayette Grange
Ray Trenchard
Grafton
Clyde Bradley
T. H. Case
Miami
Florida
Jensen
Fla
Dell Eaken
Lawrence Wilson
J. Wilson
Stanley Biggs
Lou Durkee
J. Wilson Jr
Betty
S. J. Wilson
Clyde Browand
Ben Holmes
Bertha Browand
Vernon Browand
Clyde Holmes
Jack
Fremont
Vernon Meyne
Russell
Fredrick
Warie Meyne
Marsh
Antha Pfeiffer
H. L. Pfeiffer
Gott
Radie
Spieth
Helen Eberle
Fred Schlobohm
Lee Starr
Alma Lang
Wilhelmina
Alta Hastings
Willis Hines
Lydia Frerick
Raymond
Baish
Frances Knowles
Girard
Loia Conklin
LaGrange
Vernon Bowman
Ray Siders
C. L. Bowman
Cecelia Hanson
Don Barlow
Fred Barlow
Kenneth Amsbaugh
Ellen Walters
Belleview
Grover Walters
George E. Smith
Mildred Elaine
Sidney Sooy
Walter Rook
Wilbur Rook
Lee R., Walker
Frank Hollowher
Dyer Sweet
Niles
Mrs. Sweet
Frank Sweet
Lea Walker
Bartter
Town Hall
Orville Lyndes
Elkins
Nick Smith
Ordella Walker
George Lang
A. J. Hulse
Waukengan
Dorothy Bartter
Canton
Robert Harding
Harvey Lyndes
Helen Lyndes
Margaret Wagner
Robert Court
Kendalville
Charles Court
Harvey Born
Leroy Emmerick
Ashland
Earl Sweet
Leon Hopkins
Jean Snyder
H. L. Weiser
Conrad Adler
Anna
Buddy
Louise
Howard
Dorothy
Naomi Snyder
Harold Coates
Walter Walker
E. N. Walker
Phyllis Portman
Elmer Portman
Helen Bauman
Baldwin-Wallace College
John Bauman, Jr
Henrietta
Anna Bauman
Lizzie Bauman
Katie Burke
Clarence Amstutz
Youngstown
Barbara Angersbach
John Geissendoerfer
Geissendoerfer
Frank Berg
Albert Latteman
Barbara Brown
Adaline Becker
Walter Altmiller
Willis Wasem
Ed Launer
D. A. Bennett
Milton Schlecter
South Ridge
Carl Becker
Brownhelm
C. QO. Burill
Mary Becker
W. D. Whitney
Butler Road
Will Becker
Camden
Wallace Wood
Wallace Court
Wood
Albert Roussel
Carl
John Hostettler
M. G. Johnson
Anne
Joe Dudley
Berlin Heights
Leon Currier
A. L. Dudley
Joe Sanders
Yvonne Myer
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