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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1938

Page

7

Mrs Mary Brandt Named Full Time Investigator for Blind Aid

At the request of the state division of aid for the blind counts commissioners named Mrs Mary Brandt of Lorain as a full time investigator in the blind division. She has served as a part time investigator since July 1936 and will begin full time duties May 1. Federal and state funds supplement county aid to pensioners who may receive up to 30 dollars monthly depending on circumstances.

Mary Brandt Lorain Brandt Department of Aid

Avon Royal Circle Meets at Mrs. Cattrell Home

The Royal Circle of the Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Cattrell's home in Avon. A May breakfast was planned for Thursday May Beth at the homes of Mrs. Charles Wilford and Mrs. Fol Stage.

Avon Methodist Church

Research Club Opens Meeting At High School

Friday evening May 6 the Research Club will hold an open meeting at the High school building. The program will consist of motion pictures and special music.

Research Club

Charm Club Hosts Card Party At Forthofer Home

Mrs. Joe Forthofer Jr. hosted the Charm Club Tuesday afternoon with card games and prizes for Mrs. Vernon Frey Mrs. Carl Schafer and Mrs. Paul Stokes. Light refreshments were served and the group will meet in two weeks at Mrs. John Olds’s home. Mrs. Ira Gough attended a Mary breakfast at the Elyria church. Fred Theumbling a Avon High sophomore returned to school after eight weeks in hospital from an auto accident. Fred Henson of Milan visited the Jenkins home Wednesday.

Joe Forthofer Jr Vernon Frey Carl Schafer Paul Stokes John Olds Ira Gough Mary 1St Congregational Church Elyria Fred Theumbling Avon Tligh School Fred Henson Milan George Jenkins

Vermilion Hosts Triangular Track Meet Results

At Vermilion on Wednesday afternoon a triangular track meet featured Avon, Amherst and Vermilion. Avon won with 78 points, Vermilion scored 55, and Amherst finished with 42 points.

Avon Amherst Vermilion

Pythian Sister inspection held in K. P. Hall

The Pythian Sister inspection occurred Friday evening in the K. P. Hall with guests from Elvrra Lorain Port Clinton Amherst and Berlin Deputy Grand Chief Elizabeth Pettiborn of Port Clinton led the event. Other dignitaries included Ida Henry Bernice Carter Mary Tapper and Mr Pettiborn. The staff of eight men and eight women received praise and refreshments followed.

Kipton social notes and visits

Kipton residents share weekend visits with relatives in Lorain Elyria Oberlin Barberton and Luckey. Among those mentioned Mrs Phil Benton from New York City visited her mother Mrs Weight and the Leningers hosted callers including Howard Merrill and the Leninger sisters with parents Mrs E L Leningar.

Elia McKenzie Brighton William Myers Ray Searles Mrs. White Steuben G. R. Barber Luckey Ohio Howard Merrill Oberlin Lodema Carrie Leninger Elyria E. L. Leningar

Medina Association Holds 86th Congregational Churches Conference

The 86th annual Medina Association of Congregational Churches met at Amherst’s local Congregational church. Prominent speakers included Dr. Joseph H. Stein on Debt of Honor Campaign, Dr. Erwin L Shaver on Christian Education, and Miss Lucy M Eldredge on Education Moves Forward in Ohio. Superintendent Fred A. Hall led the conference hour and Rev. Williams served as chaplain.

Amherst Medina Association of Congregational Churches Joseph H. Stein Sandusky Erwin L Shaver Boston Board of Missions of the Congregational and Christian Churches Lucy M Eldredge Dayton Christian Education Ohio Thomas A. Tupp New York Department of Town and Country Churches Board of Missions Fred A. Hall T J Williams A. FE. Kemp Elyria Willams

Blossom Time Presentation At Amherst Draws Attendees

Amherst witnesses a presentation of Blossom Time drawing local residents and students. The event featured community members and highlighted cultural arts.

Fish Fry and Auxiliary Meeting at Local Church

The Truth Seekers class at First Evangelical church hosts a fish fry at church parlors with Rev Pferrer of South Ridge as speaker. The Eagle Auxiliary holds its regular meeting at the F O E Hall.

First Evangelical Church

Amherst Visit Notes From Mrs Richmond and Others

Mrs. Sarah Richmond of Widdle Ridge is bedridden by illness. Mrs. Vivian Conner and Mrs J. Converse of Akron visited Amherst Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Hattie Hansman of Elyria was an Amherst caller Wednesday.

Sarah Richmond Widdle Ridge Vivian Conner J. Converse Akron Amherst Hattie Hansman Elyria

South Ridge Church Notes May Service Schedule

Services at South Ridge Church on Sunday May 1 with Sunday School at 10 AM and worship at 11 AM led by Pastor Rev. R. G. Pferrer assisted by Miss Emma Fowl and Mrs.

South Ridge R. G. Pferrer Emma Fowl

Fowl Hosts Joint Meeting of Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies

Ralph Fowl will host a joint meeting of the Ladies' Aid and Woman's Missionary Societies on Thursday afternoon, May 9.

Ralph Fowl Ladies’ Aid and Woman’s Missionary Societies

Local LD D Club Holds Saturday Meeting

Mrs. Ralph Fowl hosted a Saturday LD D Club meeting with nineteen members attending. Guests included Mrs. de G. Pferier and Misses Patricia Fowl and Marian Grobe as social time followed the regular business routine. Miss Mable Dehn will host the club on the third Saturday in May.

Ralph Fowl LD. D. Club de G. Pferier Patricia Fowl Marian Grobe Mable Dehn

Married Peoples Social Club Spares Details Of Dinner Night

Mr and Mrs Reneslang entertained the Married People's Social Club Saturday evening. Three tables of DinoLale Were 11 play. Prizes were awarded to Hatlanud Schramm and Mrs Rup ert Dakkason. Spring flowers decorated and refreshments were served at small tables to ten members and two guests.

Reneslang Married People’s Social Club DinoLale Hatlanud Schramm Rupert Dakkason

Local Church Supper Highlights Palestine Trip

After a community supper in church parlors Rev W L Bennett of Toledo shared pictures and scenes from his recent Palestine trip. Mr and Mrs Bennett stayed with Mr and Mrs R G Pferrer. Mrs E F Soider spent the weekend in Chicago visiting her father H W Lytle who is seriously ill.

Iriday W. L. Bennett Toledo Palestine

Amherst area notes guests at various dinners and visits

The listing covers multiple social visits and gatherings in Amherst and nearby towns. Attendees include August Merthe and family, Mrs. Mae Adams, J. C. Merthe and Margarete, Kathryn Merthe, and many others visiting relatives in Elyria Amherst Lorain Ashland and Steubenville area. Measles keeps Donald Ward from school.

August Merthe Amtherst Amherst Charles Merthe Mae Adams Elizabeth Bailey J. C. Merthe Margarete Elytia Kathryn Merthe Lorain Leo Hanlon B. W. Stang Minnie Stark Milton Balls Matilda Dramm Frederick Kaley Ashland Milton Eppley C. Gottshall Steubenville P.T. A Murray Ridge William Newton Bechtel Middle Ridge Howard Dayton Evelyn Pittsfield Dayton Frank Bechtel Donald Ward Charles Hawkins Kathryn Salot Detroit Conrad Ernst Earl Dehn Mervin Schubert Charles Smith Warren Ohio

Local Socials Note Visits and Family Gatherings

Mrs C Cook and family hosted Sunday gathering. Mr and Mrs Frank Scholl of Grafton visited Mr and Mrs Emil Schroeder and family Friday evening.

Cook Frank Scholl Grafton Emil Schroeder

Taxi ride costs raise city taxi rates case

In Falls City Nebraska Orville Zorn and Charles Portrey used a borrowed taxi for an hour triggering a rate precedent. County Judge E. E. Durfee fined the pair a total of 314.52 dollars for their amusement.

Falls City Neb Orville Zorn Charles Portrey E. E. Durfee

Commission Won’t Redefine Fortified Wines

The Federal Alcohol Commission told Rep. Anthony A. Flager and Rep. Michael I. Kirwan that fortified wines would not be redefined. Flager cited concerns from Ohio grape growers and wine manufacturers about possible tax increases from any reclassification.

Washington Federal Alcohol Commission Today Anthony A. Flager Michael I. Kirwan Ohio Flager

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Division of Aid For Royal Circle W. E B. Hutchinson William Finley Painesville P. L. Wieckerham Nellie Ferrell Groveland Street Carl Tipton Nancy Kipton Briefs Medina Ass'n Congregational Church Workin High School Dorothy Jones Lucille Leach Edna Olive Beller Edith Heller Helen Berger Ruth Doris Miller Helen Roemer Clive Miller Edith Florence Ehrman Vo Dreschler Oehle Mie Allan Camp L. Roemer John Eh]ert al Heller Emma Dreschler Hope WcClaflin Vp. D Mr. and Mrs. N. A Baus Electrical Appliance Elks’ Hall Se NASA and Calrod Hotpoint Salisbury—Hotporne Hotpoint Horpoinr Se Uy HIG Lubuc Service Broad St C.be. Cook Alton Howard Craig hKlyria A. J. Hlaist Edith Dehn Mabel Frank Laraway Fred Pather Notwalk Walter Grobe Jay Fitch Harland Schlechter Carolyn Janet Henrietta Milton Schlechter Walter Bennett John Bechtel Arthur Faulkner Cutom Altman & Ackerman Ane Westinghouse Kikdhin Uweeeizing Paone Jeane Jhe Cghio Broad Street Elyria, Ohio
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