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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1938
Page
8
The Jefferson Junior High School PTA sponsored a successful dance last evening at the school. One hundred ninety five people attended. most danced to Jack Elton and his orchestra while a recreation room was available. Mrs. Ed Fell chaired the dance committee.
Forty three couples attend the YWCA gym sweater hop hosted by the Junior Friendship Club with chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Doncaster and Mr. and Mrs. Elsten. Elizabeth Schmerey chairs the ticket committee with Dorothy Powell Marilyn Moon and Eslees Barnhard assisting. The Junior Department of the Elyria Musical Art Society closed its year with a recital at the YWCA residence featuring Wayne Meinke and a program of piano solos, violin, cello, and two pianos including works by Beethoven Brahms Grieg and Weber.
Mrs Deane Burns hosted the Dorcas class of the Church of Christ for a seasonally themed gathering. Seed exchange notes seeds wanted and offered, songs and poems were shared, a white elephant auction held, and nominations prepared for May officer elections. refreshments served to thirty-one members and four guests.
Hospitalization pays five dollars daily for twenty eight days for accident sickness and maternity plus eight ten for operating or delivery room ten dollars for anesthetic five dollars for X ray. Costs five cents monthly. Mrs. E C Barclay 128 Grant Street phone 30 921.
Elyria area personals list club members Hildreth Hecock Gertrude Wernert Ruth Simmons Laura Harris Eleanor Armstrong and others as attending the Gistmiet conference in Mansfield tomorrow. Also noted are Betty Seward at Pomerene Pool Columbus and several locals visiting relatives in Elyria area including Fullmers, Fischers, and Todghams with births and travel plans.
Miss Claire Williams hosted a luncheon at Mrs Krieg's on West Avenue where William Oliver Stevens discussed Annapolis history and the Naval Academy from colonial times to today. Mrs George D Nicholas presented a history of the town with emphasis on War of Independence era while Mrs A F Terry read from Vermont Boywood by Thomas Emerson Ripley.
Rollin E Hinkson Auxiliary No 1079 held installation night in Woodman Hall with Nelle Burton as installing officer Guests came from Norwalk Lorain and Elyria Ilya Sabdins was installed president and officers included Gertrude Barrok Alice Green Ada Batley Nellie Burton Elizabeth Mischka Frances Metzler mma Brown Margaret Clapp Josephine Mischka Emma Brown Cards and bingo followed the meeting Luncheon ended the gathering led by Iva Sabias as chairwoman
The Elyria based Keller-Kehr employes of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union plan their annual benefit dance at the Lorain Coliseum tonight from nine to one. Music by Fat Risko and his orchestra. Educational and Recreational committee led by Miss Margaret Mozola with Mes Games Jane Book and assistants including Rose Dahl Helen Orta Blancha Satrehle Mary Uszak and Orena Bearor.
The Education and Fine Arts Department held its last regular meeting with Miss Mabelle Monsen of Emerson Junior High School as speaker. A dessert bridge party is planned for 1:30 on Wednesday April 27, and the May meeting will be a luncheon and social afternoon. Monsen spoke of her travels since 1814, underscoring student exchanges to foster goodwill, noting Norway and Sweden as popular travel destinations.
Last evening the I O O F hall hosted a large audience of members and friends for a three act comedy Mary Did, staged by Stagecrafters of Elyria under director Mrs Frank Lovejey. Eleven actors portrayed the tale of a bold young woman whose political campaign plan secures a mayoral victory and marriage. An ensemble from Second Congregational church, directed by Jack Roberts, performed several musical pieces including a violin solo. The performance drew enthusiastic applause.
Ladies of Division A of the Second Congregational church held their annual birthday tureen luncheon Thursday at the church. Covers were laid for 24 members and guests. Mrs. Ruth Croft and Mrs. Olive Innes were joint hostesses and May fifth at 1 30 p.m. will bring the next regular meeting at the church with new hostesses to serve.
Anne Cheney hosted the Jolly Ten club at her Denison avenue home. After business, games were played and Barbara Beacher and Jacqueline Breaudizan won prizes. Mrs Cheney served supper and each place had a unique favor.
Local groups on Marseilles Avenue and nearby streets schedule luncheons lessons and talks. Several societies including Lat-A-Lot Oberlin Pesce and G.A.R. hold meetings. A missionary from Korea speaks at 7 30 in the Methodist Sunday School room. Public Affairs Committee meets at the Y W C A at 2 PM.
Dr John P Rankin hosted the Round Table Club at the Elyria Woman's Club last evening. Dr W B Hubbell spoke on Carlsbad Caverns and Mrs F O Wilford read a chapter from Life With Father. Supper featured a floral table display. Richard Stevens to entertain May 6 at his Sixt Street home.
A group gathers at Miss Helen Nagy's home for an evening birthday observance. Guests present personal gifts and games. Prizes go to Miss Jane Mashinski and Miss Roberta Mosley, with Miss Irene Sraskiews winning a special prize. Ginger Nagy prepares a fruncheon and the table features spring flowers and colored tapers. Mrs Victor Visei of Lorain is the sole out of town guest.
Epworth League of First Methodist Church met at Findiles Scout cabin on Abbe road for an outdoor game night. Dr and Mrs Frank Huicks and Leon ard Fowls attended. Robert Vanek was elected president and Mary Cordier became 1st vice president. John Mowry 2nd vice president felon Reese 3rd vice president George Johnson secretary Jang Unger treasurer James Brown. Ralph Hancock chaired the serial committee and refreshments followed.
Former member writes from Toledo as Mrs Louise Rupp sends greetings. Members discuss a May dinner with Airplane as diversion. Prizes go to Mrs Gertrude Ligothe and Mrs Helen Ernst. Refreshments served. next meeting set with Mrs May Carlson of 443 North Abbe Road.
Hospital admissions list residents including Mrs Earl Walker of Cambridge street and Ms John Fritz of West River street. Discharges note Jeanette Wancer and Shelby Lester Gilbert. Grafton records Mrs Bert Wise and Riley Hastings, while R D No 2 lists Mrs Jesse Kauffman and a baby girl.
Mrs. R Hogan hosted Catholic Study Club No 4 at Ivy Denison Avenue. Mrs. Philip Flood reviewed Black Robe by Charles Corcoran. Mrs. Richard Walsa spoke on Religious Stamps of the Vatican. A future tureen dinner is planned at Mrs. Walsh’s home with co hosts Mrs. Norman Kai and Mrs. Hogan in two weeks.
Twenty members of the Good Will Bible Class of First Congregational Church met yesterday at Mrs. J. W. Van Dusen’s home. Mrs. W. F. Bell hosted. Mrs. Davies led devotional service. Plans were outlined for the Spring breakfast April 27 with Dean Graham of Oberlin speaking, and for hosting the State conference May 12 to 14 at Firet Church. The class birthday luncheon is set for May 27.
Thirty six members gathered at the I O O F hall with Mrs. Anna Grace Bright presiding. One new member was initiated and welcomed. Maude Jackson reported on cards and flowers to shut ins and other calls. Plans for a rummage sale today and a fall bazaar were made. Mary Miller read a short sermon Seeing Others. An altar cloth from a friend was presented to Mrs Bright. Past Presidents will be entertained at a luncheon before the April 13 meeting. Paris noise commission cites trucks and trains as major din source.
Paul S. Pettinga, organist of St Andrew's Church, presents a recital in Finney Chapel Oberlin on Monday evening April 25 as part of his Oberlin Conservatory graduate work. The program features Bach works and a Rubke Psalm among others.
Members of Cathole Study Club No. 1 met at Mrs. Ray Bruchen’s home on West Avenue. Mrs. S J. Birkbeck led a discussion on current events while Mrs. Marsh Guerin reviewed The Life of Marie Curie by Eve Curie. A long business meeting followed. next meeting time and place to be announced.
The Officers Club gathered with sixteen members for a social night at Mrs. Elizabeth Smiths East River street home last night. After a brief business session, pinochle games produced prizes for Mrs. Lillian Heimsath and Clifford Read. Refreshments followed and plans were set to meet May 27 with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brucker of 311 Adams street.
Mrs. Arthur Scrivens hosted the Women’s Association at her home Thursday evening. Mrs. Emily Scrivens led devotion as plans were made for a church tureen supper on April 29 for members and friends. Master Henry Scrivens played piano and Anne Scrivens sang. Refreshments were served before ad journment to meet May 5 with Mrs. Sherwood Bram on Fairlawn Avenue.
Misses Harriett and Marian Seeley hosted Excelsior Club members at Wooster home. Patriotic party set for May 26 at Seeley residence. Mrs Vance Shaw invited the near regular meeting for May 9 at 121 Chase Street. Miss Clarriett Seeley elected club president.
Mr. and Mrs. FE H Fullmer hosted a dinner for Irving H Fullmer and son Dan attended by Howard Fullmer and son David Earl Spiegelberg and sons Kenneth and Dale Misses Mattie Mamie Florence Fullmer and Mr and Mrs A W Worcester were also present at the event hosted last evening.
The YWCA Public Affairs Committee plans a Monday 2 PM meeting on a constructive, consistent U S foreign policy. A poll will seek input on economic relations and trade national defense policy foreign wars Latin America China. A separate item reports a cobra bite incident in Gouda South Africa.
In England, telephone operators are undergoing training to wear gas masks as a precaution. The program aims to protect workers in case of gas attacks, with emphasis on maintaining communication services during emergencies.
The Elyria Council of Parent Teacher Associations will meet Tuesday April 26 in Room 138 of the High school. A large attendance is desired as important business will be discussed.
Elyria men gather at the Y M C A Sunday at 8 30 for L B Hindmans lesson on John 13. Raymond Brunger will sing with his sister Virginia Brunger on piano providing accompaniment.
Mil dred Lottman hosted a Thursday evening lecture by Dr Slurg at the high school auditorium. Members later had refreshments downtown. The next meeting will be at Mildred Green's home on Fast River street.
Oberlin First Church led by Rev J A Richards and minister Clark Meucheane hosts 9 45 a m church school 11 a m morning worship and a Thank Offering sermon on Word Prendship Youth Fellowship at Prof Lloyd Taylors for bell ringing. Medina Association meets in Amherst at nine oclock with Fathers and Sons Banquet at James Brand House. First Methodist Church led by Rev S Lee Whiteman holds 9 45 a m church school 11 00 a m worship with choir music and soloists Elizabeth Tuttle and Fred Johnson. instrumentalists Lacey Lewis cello Jensen cello and Anthony Winkler flute. Harold Decker director W K Breckenridge organist 6 45 p m Epworth League leader Gladys Merrill. Christ Church Episcopal Rev L E Daniels rector Holy Communion 7 30 a m church school 11 90 a m morning prayer 7 00 p m Evensong.
Sunday services include Morning Worship at 9 45 a m and College Vesper at 5 p m Finney Chapel A Graduate Organ Recital follows at 8 30 p m Monday A Woodwind Quintet and a faculty meeting at Carnegie Library at 4 30 p m Tuesday An A Capella Choir concert at 7 30 p m and a noon assembly at Finney Chapel A government by telegraph seminar by C F Witt Ke at 7 15 p m Wednesday Senior assembly at noon and student recital at 7 15 p m at the Conservatory of Music and Arts and Sciences
The eighty fifth annual meeting of the Medina Association of Congregational churches convenes Wednesday April 27 at the Congregational church in Amherst. Registration starts at nine o clock with sessions at 9 36. Committee members include Professor George D Hubbard association trustee and lay mentor fellowship Professor Walter M Horton religious education Professor Clarence H Hamilton Rey Ludwig Thomsen missionary Rev Herbert Ct May.
Dr. Kenneth Brown of Hiram College told Oberlin College students that their war training event signals a demand for a more adequate peace program. He praised the grim demonstration as significant for campus action toward national peace and urged deeper study, sincerity toward conscientious objectors, and a realistic campus effort.
Ministerial standing and credentials, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Stevens have returned to their home on North Park street after a five weeks automobile trip through the Fast. Mrs. Carmel Sase of North Professor street will leave tomorrow morning to accompany her brother Ray Gibson and two children back to Pontiac Michigan for an indefinite visit. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gilbert of Elm street left Wednesday for New York from where they will sail on a ten day trip to Bermuda. Mrs. K. E. Wall left Thursday to return to Locke New York after spending the past three months with her sister Mrs. A. RR. Kimpton.
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