Social Notes Keep Up With Local Families And Visitors
Eaton correspondent reports Mr. and Mrs. J Donelan return from Florida with plans for farming here. Many visitors call at Donelan Blitch home including Hassing Farrall Teddy and Jergen. Isabel Traxler celebrates fourteenth birthday with friends. Osborns and Cornishs attend politics school. Ill Charles Ziehm suffered a paralytic stroke. Mrs Haven recovers from illness. Relatives visit Akron Elyria and Dov er areas. Stop 74 store new owner Erma Sidway plans May opening. Discharged hospital news ends note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Road
Isabel Traxler
Max Haven
Rosabel Knowles
Cleveland
Phebe Lyon
Jack Lyon
George Cornish
Lee Terrell
Walter Cornish
School of Politics
Laporte M. E
Charles Ziehm
Hopwood-Cornish
E. M. Hathaway
W. C. Hill
la Grange
Milo Cornish
Richard
Dover
Eugene Cornish
Elizabeth Davis
Wayne Tite
Alma Ackerman
Fredrick
P. L. Chambers
Erma Sidway
Avon Lake
C. Kaufman
Earl Morgan
Sheffield Lake
Cris Banjott
Memorial Hospital
Neighborhood teens honor Harold Tompking on sixteenth birthday
Youths surprised Harold Tompking Friday night with a complete party to celebrate his sixteenth birthday. The program of games kept the group entertained into the early hours. A gift was presented and about twenty attendees enjoyed sandwiches jello and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Family visits and community notes from area towns
Mrs. Minnie Tite visits her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Ernest Cooley in West View. Cleon Crowell with his father in law George Hills from Grafton attends Father Son banquet at Columbia. The Reverend and Mrs A H Stevenson and child visit the Johnson family in Hiram. Allen Johnson to speak at June Children Day program and Mr Johnsons parents, AFRICA missionaries, are on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Tite
Ernest Cooley
West View
Cleon Crowell
George Hills
Grafton
Columbia
A. H. Stevenson
Hiram
Johnson
Allen Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Africa
Vincent VINCENT birthday party and local notices
Mrs Frankie Beese hosted a party in Vincent honoring Reese and William Morris birthday anniversaries with ice cream and cake. Also noted are visiting guest Mrs James Borham from Boden Pennsylvania, and a PTA bingo at Markley School with prizes awarded to Mrs Frank Trockley and Anna Louise Senning. Mrs Ned Parker was hospitalized for observation at Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Vincent
Rowland Morris
Markley School
P.T. A
Frank Trockley
Frank Palezar
Anna Louise Senning
Frankie Reese
Ridgeville
Leland Douglass
Ned Parker
Andmas Hospital
Sheffield Lake Social Club Plans Summer Party Fund Drive
The Lake Social club met at St. James Mission with Mrs. Joseph Kensik in charge. They discussed the annual Summer party and decided to dispose of two hand made quilts to raise welfare funds. Prizes were won by Mrs. Harry Walters, Mr. L. C. Patek, Mrs. John Crompp and Mrs. Irish after the business portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
the Lake Social Club
St. James Mission
Joseph Kensik
Harry Walters
L. C. Patek
John Crompp
Irish
Brookside High Dance Promises Modern and Square Numbers
The Brookside High School junior class sponsors a dance at the school Friday evening April 29. Avon Aces provide music for modern and old fashioned dancing and Henry Jackson will call the Square dances. Proceeds will be used for student activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookside High School
Avon Aces
Henry Jackson
West Ridge Briefs Highlight Local Weekend Visits
West Ridge notes show numerous Sunday calls and dinners across Elyria Vermilion Amherst Greenfield Village Chestnut Ridge and Medina. Families including Hillier Foster Drusendahl Pallas Damon and others visited relatives and attended church and Farm Bureau events.
Oberlin Club Hosts South Russia Group At Hoffmans
The South Russia club was entertained at Mrs. R. R. Hoffman’s home with sixteen ladies present. The next meeting will be at Mrs. R. H. Keighley’s house. East Oberlin Church women plan April parlor meeting to discuss key matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Road
South Russia Club
R. R. Hoffman
R.H. Keighley
Farm Women Meet at Russian Township Club
The Russian Township Farm Woman's Club held its regular meeting with twenty five attendees and one guest. New member Mrs. Fred Brandt of Oberlin was welcomed, and many members were named in attendance. The group planned a card party for May 18 and discussed extension service projects for fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russian Township
Louis Behnke
W. Berg
Moore
Brighton
Anna Berg
Alta Arrington
Belle Squires
Karl Peabody
Gar McRoberts
Frank Hasensine
C. D. Herrick
Andy Hill
Hazel Johnston
P. O. Johnston
Allan Hospital
Arthur McRoberts
Farm Bureau Group
Mercer County
Senior piano recital highlighted by Miss Winni fred Paterson
Attendees at the senior piano recital included Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ford Mrs. Lodder and Mrs. Leona Wellman. Miss Patterson has served as pianist at East Oberlin church while studying at Oberlin Conservatory. Guests from Elgins and Pittsburgh visited local residents over the weekend including Mrs. Rae Hollis and Norene, Mr. and Mrs. George Hall and John Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val
Winnifred Paterson
J. E. Ford
L. Fodder
Leona Wellman
Patterson
East Oberlin
Oberlin Conservatory
Rae Hollis
Norene
Elgins
W. Croft
White Cottage
George Hall
John Walters
Pittsburgh
Mabel Rothwell
Krueger
Harry Murphy
James
Miss Redin
Oberlin
Ted Harper
Amherst
W. Pfaff
Elyria
Rate Pfaff
Local families share visits across Berea and nearby towns
A procession of Sunday and weekend calls features Erhart Edwards and Circle Edwards of Berea visiting Joan Graig en streeter. Lewis Glaser of Cleveland and Ellen Loette ly visit Charles Gross. many relatives attend gatherings, card club meetings, and dinners across Medina Elyria Hinckley and Cleveland areas.
Lochinvar In Rags Ends In Romantic Complications
Jule Hamilton ends her engagement to Kenneth Terry for Barry Caldwell, an impoverished Westerner. She pursues him to Atlanta after finding him singing at the Poll Parrot Cafe, where a past love returns as Duke Chalmers, a suave reporter, helps her seek Barry while tense misunderstandings unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jule Hamilton
Kenneth Terry
Barry Caldwell
New York
Kenneth
Barry
Poll Parrot
Atlanta
Duke Chalmers
The
Leo
Duke
Julie Hamilton
Julie
Fred Allen
Pall Parrot
Old
Arizona
Jukie
Community notices and social events in Litchfield
A roundup of local church activities, gatherings, and visits across Litchfield includes a Mrs Geraldine Hines Brinker shower, Junior-Senior banquet plans, a Mizpah class magic show with photographer Mr Smoyer, and Vocational Guidance clinic at Congregational church. Residents attend funerals, birthdays, and family evenings. travels feature trips to Florida and Columbus with various relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Geraldine Hines Brinker
Red Dragon
Palace Theater
Cleveland
Child Welfare Board
Congregational Church
Congregational §&. S
Annex
Smoyer
Akron
Germany
Hindenberg
Henrietta entertains for Laura Vine Brown birthday
Mrs Ray Brown hosted a Monday party for Laura Vine Brown's sixth birthday at their home. Guests included Gladys Court Ethel Cristy Margaret Cristy Joyce Currier Nancy Currier Betty Rothe Lois Rothe Mary Latteman Kenneth Unger and Darren Portman with a red and yellow color scheme and a refreshment course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Ray Brown
Laura Vine
Gladys Court
Ethel
Margaret Cristy
Joyce
Nancy Currier
Betty
Lois Rothe
Mary Vivian Latteman
Kenneth Unger
Darren Portman
Borns Host Festive Evening for Daughter Lucille’s Marriage
Mr and Mrs John Born entertained Thursday night at their home in honor of their daughter Lucille wedding to Lyn Brumby of Oberlin. Guests included Emma Brumby and sons Mervin and Arthur, Conrad Adler family Anna Buddy Louise, Myron Schlecter Donald Beech, Howard Born family, Harvey Born family, Leroy Emmerick Bill Latham and daughters Louise and Dorothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Born
Lucille
Lyn Brumby
Oberlin
Emma Brumby
Mervin
Arthur
Conrad Adler
Anna
Buddy
Louise
Myron Schlecter
Donald Beech
Howard
Epworth League to Present Play Follow Thou Me
The Epworth League of the Methodist Church will present a religious play titled Follow Thou Me. This event showcases a devotional drama by church members and is expected to draw local congregants and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Church Services and Talks Schedule in Grafton and Brighton
On Friday evening April 29 at Grafton and Sunday evening May 1 at Brighton. Dr Isler of the Berea Children's Home preached at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning and showed slides on Switzerland in the evening. Dr Louis C Wright, president of Baldwin Wallace College, will lead the Sunday service at eleven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Brighton
Isler
Children’s Home
Berea
Methodist Church
Switzerland
Louis C. Wright
Baldwin-Wallace College
Operetta Postponed by School Grades
The Opéretta directed by Miss Marjory Howe for the first six grades is postponed to Friday evening May 6 at the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory Howe
Elyria Bridge Club Attended by Mr and Mrs Lees
Mr and Mrs James Lees hosted a Bridge Club gathering at their Elyria home on Saturday evening with three tables in play. High score went to Mr and Mrs J Damvermyer while Mrs Otte Knobdle received consolation. Refreshments followed hosted by Karl Rhendeigfih Harley Kelly Ernest Lam vermyer Rea Lees Otto Knoble and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lees
Elyria
J. Damvermyer
Otte Knobdle
Karl Rhendeigfih
Harley Kelly
Ernest Lamvermyer
Rea Lees
Otto Knoble
Harry Myer
Evangeli cal church sermon and local social notices
Otto Ruth ruptured the pulpit at the Evangeli cal church Sunday morning. There will be no April meeting of the Missionary Society of the Methodist church. Various local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. John Kelefield and daughter Laura, Miss Bes, Sir Downing, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bartlume, and others, were Sunday guests or visitors at area homes in South Amherst Elyria Wellington and Berlin Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Ruth
South Amherst
Evangelical Church
Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
Mroo
John Kelefield
Laura
Bes
Sir Downing
Elyria
Colefield
Wallace Court
Cleveland
Marian Dudley
Paterson
New Jersey
A. L. Dudley
Archie Bartlume
Melvin Unger
Fred Bartlome
Wakeman
Carl Hagen
Edna Unger
Elizabeth Page
Thelma
James Lamberton
Gertrude Bartlett
Kansas City
George HW. Page
Berlin Heights
Dwight Page
Wellington
Social call routine fills weekend in Brownhelm Elyria area
Residents hosted and visited relatives and friends across Brownhelm Elyria Lorain and Cleveland Heights with Sunday meals and afternoon calls. Guests included the Bechtels Horns and Beckers while P T A and county council meetings drew several attendees from the area.
Sunday Afternoon Guests at D A Bennett Home
Mr and Mrs Harold Buchs and Mr and Mrs Jacob Hinderer of Lorain joined Mr and Mrs Morris of Oberlin for a Sunday afternoon visit at the D A Bennett residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Buchs
Jacob Hinderer
Lorain
Mrs. Morris
Oberlin
D. A. Bennett
Wakeman Families Note Winter Travels and Births
Local notes report a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Forest Fletcher. Families of Wakeman and nearby towns visit in San Dusky Norwalk and Cleveland. Plummer Dunkle and Berea relation welcome a baby boy. others return from winter in Florida and Cleveland with news of travel and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W W. Whiton
St. Petersburg
Fla
Albert Scheid
Fred Puder
Daytona Beach
C. J. Hoyt
James Ionnetti
Otto Behnke
Norwalk
Robert Hoyt
Mantua
Hoyt
Young Peoples League Meets at Mrs Worcester Home
Oberlin social notes report the Young Peoples League gathering at Mis s Mary Alice Worcester's house on Sunday night. New residents relocate to 163 North Pleasant street as L. M. O'Neal and Alice move in with Alma Bartlett. Barnett O'Neal farm buyers Turner of Elyria take residence, with Draper to operate. Extended family news notes Eglin and Penfield and New York ties. Methdist Ladies Aid bake sale earns sixteen dollars at Watson's Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Young Peoples’ League
Mis
Mary Alice Worcester
L. M. O'Neal
Alice
Alma Bartlett
North Pleasant Street
Oberlin
Turner
Elyria
Barnett- O’neal
Draper
Robert, Taylor
Penfield
Fred Sheffield
Pitts Road
James Eglin Jr
New York
James Eglin
Eglin
Ladies Aid
The
Methodist Church
Watson's Hardware Store
Ted Breyley
Holy Week Evangelistic Meetings Close Strong Attendance
At the M. FE Church evangelistic series during Holy Week led by Rev. J. G. Koontz, the first night drew 92 worshippers with steady nightly gains. Bible winners included Virginia Butcher Robert Waltz Doris Satay Phyl lis Waltz and Oral Rober.
Local Church Groups Hold Meetings and Socials in Week
Mr and Mrs Clarence Dague visited Youngstown on Saturday. Mrs Claud Gannett hosted Fidelity Sunday School class for Bible study and a pot luck. Epworth League at M E Church met with twenty members. Lutheran congregational meeting discussed topics. Pythian Sisters card party hosted by Layton Curtice John Firestone and Karl Weidrick with several prizes. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs W D Finkel and the Brouse sisters. Helen Neidhardt taught at Kent State University and vacationed in Granger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dague
Youngstown
Claud Gannett
Fidelity
The
Baptist Church
Phyllis Handley
Epworth League
M .E. Church
Lutheran Church
Mesdames Layton Curtice
John Firestone
Karl Weidrick
Pythian Sisters
Dudley Finkel
Forest Jackson
Vella Brouse
Gustisoen
W. D. Finkel
Wellington
Brouse
Veda
Vella
Ashland
Helen Neidhardt
Kent State University
Granger
Community Notes From Spencer Church Groups And Socials
Mrs Will Barrett hosted the We Kum U Kum division of the M E Church with chairmen Mesdames Robert Hardie and Alvin Neidhardt guiding sewing and carpet tags. The meeting led by president Mrs Harry Greetham featured Teapot games and a luncheon by Mesdames Neal Rickel Hazel Myers and Catherine Fuller. Three guests attended and May gatherings are planned. Miss Eula Haddix hosted the Spencer staff of teachers for a three course dinner at the M E Church dining room with a guest speaker from Ashland. The Happy Harvesters served sixteen guests of Mrs Haddix. Luther League met at Spencer Lutheran Church with good attendance. K P met at Castle Hall with Rev Hines as guest speaker. Spencer Baptist Church Board met at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Wolf. Saturday morning services at Spencer Church of the Seventh Day Adventists drew a good attendance. Marvin Ingraham attended a Truckers Convention in Cleveland Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Blake Thompson and two children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Claud Gannett and visited Mr and Mrs Homer Sooy in Penfield. Dr J P Patterson dentist of Galion visits the Simon Rice home in Spencer each Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Barrett
M. E. Church
Mesdames
Robert Hardie
Alvin Neidhardt
Harry Greetham
Neal Rickel
Hazel Myers
Catherine Fuller
Robinson
Scott
Koppes
Eula Haddix
Spencer
Ashland
Happy Harvesters
Migs
Haddix
Luther League
Spencer Lutheran Church
K. of P
Castle Hall
Rev. Hines
State Capitol University of Columbus
Lutheran Church
Spencer Baptist Church Board
Cecil Wolf
Spencer Church
Seventh Day Adventists
Marvin Ingraham
Cleveland
Blake Thompson
Claud Gannett
Homer Sooy
Penfield
J. P. Patterson
Galion
Simon Rice
Local residents spend Sunday visiting across town
A long list of residents and guests visited friends and relatives Sunday in town. Names include Lamp, Jackson, Gallatin, Geisinger, Naylor, Fuller, Bail, Rolce, Rice, Messinger, Van Looy, Turner, Boone, Aukerman, Koons, Neidhardt, Hine, Reynolds, Neidhardt, McCormick, Baker, Moore, May, Martin, Dickason, Miller, Gallatin, Baker, White, Hartman, and others from Wellington, Lodi, Chatham, Akron, Rochester, Oberlin, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lamp
Robert Jackson
River Corners
Mary Gallatin
David Geisinger
Lodi
Malinda Naylor
Baptist Church
Catherine Fuller
Nellie Bail
Ashland
Harold Rolce
Memorial Hospital
Austin Swartz
Burbank
North Main Street
Leo Koons
Sullivan
Eugene Aukerman
Beverley Baker
Wellington
Ruth Neidhardt
Cotta Hine
Litchfield
Lester Reynolds
Ray McCormick
L. W. Baker
Alvin Neidhardt
Homer Sooy
Ray Koonts
Chatham
Caroline Wood
Mary Wood
W. H. May
Chester Martin
Lakewood
A. J. Rice
Wilda Moore
Akron
Will Moore
Mary Howe
Victor Haines
Rev. Hines
Capitol University of Columbus
Mary Dickason
Grafton
Clair Miller
East Main Street
Charles Baker
Ceilan
Rochester
Miss Grundy
Oberlin
Frank Gallatin
Charles White
Ethel
New London
Ceila Hartman
Robinson
Near
Medina
Will Auble
Town
Penfield Club Meeting and Local Social News
Penfield Woman's Club plans a May 3 meeting with Mrs. Leo Rowley and asks members to bring table service. Penfield High seniors stage "The Adorable Spendthrift" under Miss Berger's direction. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Braden and Mrs. Margaret Cyphers attended Mr. Gregg's birthday dinner at W. G. Gregg's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Farm Woman's Club
Leo Rowley
Penfield High School
Miss Berger
Curtis Braden
Margaret Cyphers
W. G. Gregg’s
Gregg
Local Social Notes From Grafton Area
Mrs Florence Squire visited Grafton with the Bowmans and called on Ms John Fenwick at the home of their daughter Mrs Guy Bamrick. Grange meeting set for Wednesday evening May 4. Ivan Boone from Spencer to work for Lewis Jones next year. Lorain guests at P E Davison’s for Sunday supper. Mrs Clair Devereaux of Brigh ton visited Mark Devereaux. she is ill. A quilting party was held at the hall for Mrs Mary Eglin. Grange officers’ meeting attended by Sooy Rowley and Rollin at Ridgeville Friday. Mrs Clyde Minkler joined a Norwalk shower for sister Rhodesa Lathwell at Elyria. Minklers and Crawfords also present for wedding in Elyria Saturday. Fred Adams of Lakewood and Mervin Walker visited Charles Bush at Chestnut Ridge and Addie Crawford and daughter Blanche at Grafton Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Fiest
Floyd Rumbaugh
Brunswick
Chris Koblenze
Cleveland
Tons Strittmatter
Ernest Norris
Chatham
J. M. Norris
Hugh Tibbitts
O. Hinckley
G. Haury
Glen Yannagan
Ed. Lockrear
Granger
Charlie Demmer
Mae Bucer
Fred Armbruster
Theo. Haury
Florida
John Wilson
Homer Wilson
Wooster
Giem Yannagan
Frank Bihns
Adelberr Bihns
West Park
Jne Smith
and Myre
Tony Strittmatter
Charles Gross
Louise Bagent
Russel Fish and Baby
Charles Martin
Frank Ultrich
Walter Haury
Aliss Helen Rudy
Elyria
Sam Meyer
Hiram Havdenburg
Barberton
Bert Meyer
Cletus Haury
Theo
Haury
Frank Ulrich
Elmar Schwarz
Spaulding Funeral
Josephine Nilges
Lea
Orville Haury
Medina
G. O. Haury
Lakewood
Dan Hall
Creston
Harry
Art Fiest
Dorothy
Violet
Pearl
Uwarold
Edward April
John Kennedy
Barney Haury
Florence Squire
John Bowman
Grafton
John Fenwick
Guy Bamrick
Grange
Ivan Boone
Spencer
Lewis Jones
Dan Cairn
A. J. Cameron
Billy
Lorain
Birthday Surprise For Miss Jean Minkler At Home
Miss Jean Minkler was surprised on Thursday when schoolmates gathered at her home after school to celebrate her birthday. A birthday cake and ice cream topped the cheerful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Minkler
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Ridge
J. H Hillier
L. G. Foster
H. H. Drusendahl
L. J. Decker
Vermilion
Eva Bryant
Charles Pallas
Clayton Damon
Henry Pallas
Ollie Minnich
Marguerite Mason
St. Paul's Church
Farm Bureau Council
Clayton Springer
John Karnath
Elvrra
Ellis McMullen
Glen McMullen
Jesse McMullen
Hazel Jackson
Mary Hahn
Joe Briggs
Merle Penfound
E. John Porter
H. H. Drusendah
Circle 5
J. D. Severs
Entertains Club
Erhart
Lochinvar
Kathryn Culver
Chapter
Streett
John Krugger
Lulie
Pinecastle
Kruggel
Herbert Thompson
Cincinnati
Rey Mabie
O. Kellogg
Clark Langdon
John Langdon
M. P. Watts
Canton
Willis Leach
Lodi Hospital
Mr. Watts
Willis
Hal Leach
Clyde Bradley
H E. Bradley
Otto Tomasheska
Eunice Dunham
Morrell
Wis
Harry Barrer
Max Barrer
Walter Bradley
George Fratz
H. J. Bittner
Roy Whitehead
D. T. Lloyd
Ortville Kindig
Carrie Wright
Nellj@ Wright
Parsons
Ruth Barton
Mary Wright
Mary Stranahan
Earl Zacharias
Leveland
C. Bryenton
Richard Avery
Lois Breyley
Kathryn Piper
Lois
Serenece
Kathryn
Henry Sheffield
Alma
Lester
Clifford Henson
Charles Pickworth
Earl Heiden
Baby
Bill Mills
Texas
Mexico
Dayton
Robert Bear
Dean Denniston
Columbus
Myron Brill
Wallace Bear
Olive Whitney
Mary
Don Webber
Donald Whitney
Walter Green
Charles Cook
Mary Buechler
Frank Kelble
Steven Cool
Wallace Wood
Cleveland Heights
Horace Norton
Anna Meitzke
Adam Horn
Charles Bechtel
Donald
Bay Village
Herman Rudolph
Chauncey Currier
Ernest Lamvermier
County Council
Besden
Gottlieb Buchs
Katie Weid- Man
A. H. Steffen
Dwight
Robert Vetter
Clyde Rosa
Myron Ries
William Adler
Emerick
Carl Adler
Howard Born
John Weigaut
Will Ehrman
Harvey Lorn
Leroy
Winifred Emmerick
Elmer Portman
William Brechmacher
Elsie Hurley
Brownhelm
Katie Weidman
Phillips’ Drug Store
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