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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1937

Page

4

Community church events in Amherst area April 30

The Truth Seekers class of First Evangelical hosts guests Mr. and Mrs. Newton Bechtel. Adult Young People of Congregational church meet at church parlors. Quarterly Methodist conference for Amherst area at South Amherst church with Dr Wagar in charge. Four Aquats church service led by young people at 73H. St Peter's choir rehearsal at church parlors at 4 30 p m.

Amherst First Evangelical Church Newton Bechtel Congregational Church Methodist South Amherst Axtel Wv. W. Wagar Oberlin Fouraquats St. Peter’s Church

Amherst Community Meetings And Church Youth Conference

The May meeting of the Amherst Business Men's Association is set for Monday at South Amherst Town Hall with the Legion Auxiliary providing a 6 30 supper. Youth from First Evangelical attend a conference Saturday at West 65th Street Church Cleveland. The Past Chiefs Club gathers Monday at Mrs Edith Hoffners home with Mrs M B Schaeffer assisting. The Mary Martha class hosts a Mother Daughter party Monday evening at Congregational church parlors with a 6 30 supper and program to follow.

Amherst Business Men's Association South Amherst Town Hall Legion Auxiliary First Evangelical Church West 65Th Street Cleveland Chiefs Club Edith Hoffner Church Street M. B. Schaeffer Congregational Church

Noon Day Club Holds Thursday Meeting at Grange Hall

The Noon Day Club met Thursday at Grange Hall on Milan Avenue. Dinner for 18 members was prepared by Grange ladies. Vice President W. G. Nord presided in president William Bodmanns absence as routine business and group singing followed. The next meeting will be at the same venue next Thursday.

Grange Hall Milan Avenue Grange Ladies W. G. Nord William Bodmann

Brotherhood of the Methodist Church Dinner Event

The Methodist church hosts a charity dinner at the church parlors this Saturday evening for members and friends. The affair begins with a tureen dinner at 6 30 and will be followed by a program.

The Brotherhood of the Methodist Church

Mrs Ed Arndt Birth in Brownhelm and Discharges at Oberlin

Mrs Ed Arndt of Brownhelm was admitted Thursday and gave birth to a baby boy. Discharged were Mrs Robert Car ruthers and her baby boy at Oberlin.

Ed. Arndt Brownhelm Robert Carruthers Oberlin

Missionary Meeting Held by St Pauls Lutheran Church

The quarterly Missionary group of St Pauls Lutheran Church met to discuss outreach, fundraising, and plans for upcoming service projects. Members reviewed goals, shared reports, and set dates for community visits and charitable activities.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Nightingale topic discussed at church parlors

At the church parlors on Thursday afternoon Rev. R. C. Bosse led a discussion on Florence Nightingale. Refreshments were served to 14 members by Mrs. Ed. Kruse.

Florence Nightingale R. C. Bosse Ed. Kruse

Lorain Visitors Meet and Local Gatherings

Mrs Charles Hamann and Mrs E G Menz visited Lorain Thursday afternoon. E C Stiwald attended a Ohio postmasters convention in Dayton. Mrs George Frederick daughter Ethel and Mrs R Berk spent the afternoon in Lorain. Vince ab Mr and Mrs James Wiarot and son and Mrs Hannah Jackson of Lorain called on Mrs B A Jenne last evening. Mr and Mrs Ed Lehman and daughter Edna Mae visited the former's mother Mrs E Lehman at Lorain last evening.

Charles Hamann E. G. Menz Lorain E. C. Stiwald Ohio Dayton George Frederick Ethel R. Berk Vince Ab James Wi Arot Hannah Jackson B. A. Jenne Ed Lehman Edna Mae E. Lehman

St Peter Evangelical Service Details and Topic

St Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church led by Rev. C. E. Schmidt offers a 9:30 German service with a 10:30 church school and worship. The sermon topic is What is Your God.

St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church C. E. Schmidt

St Paul Lutheran Church Service and School Schedule

St Paul Lutheran announces church school at 9:00 a.m. and a 10:00 a.m. German community service conducted by Pastor Rev. R. C. Bosse. No English service.

St. Paul Lutheran Church R. C. Bosse

First Evangelical Church Service Schedule

Rev. M. A. Hayes pastors the First Evangelical Church with a 9:15 church school, 10:50 worship, 6:45 topic The Glory of God, 7:30 young people, and 7:30 evangelistic service on The Evils of a Divided Heart.

First Evangelical Church M. A. Hayes

Methodist church service schedule with pastor Rev B H Ryan

The item lists a Methodist church with Rev B H Ryan as pastor. It notes church school at 9 45 worship at 11 00 and Epworth League at 6 30.

Methodist Church B. BH. Ryan Epworth League

Congregational Church Services Announced

Rev. T J Williams, pastor, leads church activities with a 9 45 church school session 10 45 worship and 6 30 Young People meeting in the Congregational church.

May Queen Crowning at St Joseph R C Church

Rev James H Smith leads a Low Mass and High Mass schedule at St Joseph R C Church with Altar Rosary Society to receive communion at 10 and a Crowning of the May Queen during services at 7 30.

St. Joseph R. C James H. Smith Altar Rosary Society

Foursquare Church Gathers for Multiple Services

The Foursquare Church announces worship sessions with Rev Bar ber as associate pastor. Morning service at 9 15 in school and a 10 30 Worship followed by an Evangelistic service at 7 30.

Foursquare Church Barber

Olmsted Falls Club Hosts Roast and Roller Party

The Recreational Drama Club will hold a wiener roast at Little Cedar Point on Thursday evening and meet at Mary Stager’s home. On May 4 the group sponsors a roller skating party in Elyria. William Maynard Jr. and Miss Mary Rose of Cincinnati visited the Maynards on River Street.

Little Cedar Point Mary Stager Elyria William Maynard Jr Mary Rose Cincinnati William Maynard River Street

Cuyahoga Recreational Council Classes At High School

A large group enrolls in tap dancing, gym and social dancing under the Cuyahoga Recreational Council at the High School Building. Interested persons should contact Russell Miller after 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. The schedule lists afternoon and evening sessions for Boys boxing, Girls tap dancing, Girls gym class, Men’s boxing, Men’s gym class, and Social dancing on various weekdays.

Cuyahoga Recreational Council Russell Miller

Dancing class and society notes from Olmsted Falls

The column mentions a Thursday dancing class with Mrs F B Rae Jr who plans to travel to Chicago after Mr Rae’s death on March 6. It covers the Rae family arranging the disposal of effects, a weekend visit by Mrs F H Ott to Ashtabula, and the Olmsted Falls Game Club officers’ election postponed due to low attendance. It notes a pot luck chow mein gathering for 19 at the Shirey home with musical guests from Olmsted Falls Berea and the Duffels moving to Perrysburg.

F. B. Rae Jr Chicago Mr. Rae Rae F. H. Ott Ashtabula J. P. Snyder Jr Olmsted Falls Town Hall H. C. Hall J. B. Evans F. E. Shirey Berea Perrysburg

Summer Round Up for Pre School Children Scheduled

Mrs. G. M. Hecker chairwoman of the Health Committee of the Parent Teacher Assn announces a Summer Round Up for preschool children on May 12. The event screens children entering school in the fall to minimize remedial diseases with a fall check up by doctor and dentist to follow.

G. M. Hecker Ass'n

Red Cross Roll Call Set For Olmsted Falls May 1

The annual Red Cross Roll Call for Olmsted Falls will start May 1. The Red Cross Committee is chaired by Mrs. G. M. Hecker with members Mrs. H. C. Schuster Mrs. H. C. Hall Mrs. Rudy Bauman Mrs. H. L. Volge nan and Miss Frances Bislie. The Junior Red Cross under W. J. Scullion will assist in the drive across the entire school district.

Red Cross Olmsted Falls G. M. Hecker H. C. Schuster H. C. Hall Rudy Bauman H. L. Volgenan Frances Bislie W. J. Scullion

Epworth League Members Visit Elyria Home for the Aged

Over fifty members of the Epworth League from Brighton parish and guests held a Sunday afternoon service at the Elyria Home for the Aged. Eileen Cassell read, Kathryn Snyder played clarinet, and Rev. H. H. Patrick gave an address. Mrs. L. H. Rugg, resident of the Home, was honored and spoke of Rochester memories. The group toured the Home with Rev. Meister guiding.

Rochester Epworth League Brighton Elyria Eileen Cassell Here Kathryn Snyder H. H. Patrick L. H. Rugg Meister

Women’s Civic Club Meets at Methodist Church

The Women’s Civic Club met last Wednesday in the Methodist church basement with Mrs. Isabel Jewett and Mrs. Julit Smaller as hostesses assisted by Mrs. Cora Bush. A pot luck dinner was served to 13. A business meeting added one new member to the roll. Group singing and contests followed. Mrs. Harry Smith of Cleveland was a guest.

Women’s Civic Club Methodist Church Isabel Jewett Julit Smaller Cora Bush Harry Smith Cleveland

Surprise housewarming party honors Parker family

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker hosted a Saturday night surprise at their newly decorated home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Handley and daughter, Mr. Maddock and daughter Marian, the Gehrhardt family, the Jewett family, and Merritt Parker with their children. A gift was presented and cards were exchanged over refreshments.

Charles Parker Parker Lloyd Handley Maddock Marian

Home-makers Club Holds Pleasant Friday Meeting

The Home-makers club met Friday at Mrs. Mildred Parker's home with about twenty five ladies in attendance. A noon luncheon followed by a business meeting presided by Mrs. Blanche Burnley in the president's absence, Mrs. Charles Baker. Two new members joined. An exchange of flowers and seeds occurred. The next gathering will be with Mrs. Murray in the village. NEWS NOTES An important business meeting of the official board of the Meth-

Mildred Parker Blanche Burnley Charles Baker Murray

Brighton High students tour area poultry farms

A group of Brighton High School agricultural class pupils visited important poultry farms in the neighborhood this week. The report notes other local activities including church Sunday services, community dinners, and a school kitchen purchase of cooking utensils.

Local Visitors and Calls Reported Across Oberlin Area

Mr and Mrs Merritt Parker Creda and Loren called at the Frank Parker home in Oberlin Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Stuart Booth Galion were callers at the A C Pohlman home Sunday. Mrs C D Setterfield and daughter Marian were Cleveland visitors Saturday. Charles Baker remains about the same. Joe Gariss went to Cleveland Monday to see the big league baseball game. Viola and Kathryn Snyder accompanied their aunt Mrs Harvey Myers Wellington to Cleveland Saturday. Mrs Winnie Crittenden Leroy called to see Mrs Alice Weeks on Eugene Rieske Willoughby spent Sunday here. Mrs Florence Newcomer who has wintered in Athens visited her home here this week. Mr and Mrs Lester Ketchum New London were callers at the Arthur Jewett home Monday morning.

Merritt Parker Creda Loren Frank Parker Oberlin Stuart Booth Galion A. C. Pohlman C. D. Setterfield Marian Cleveland Charles Baker Joe Gariss Viola Kathryn Snyder Harvey Myers Wellington Winnie Crittenden Leroy Alice Weeks Eugene Rieske Willoughby Florence Newcomer Athens Lester Ketchum New London Arthur Jewett

Grafton Homemakers Honor Enid Lunn At Dinner

Grafton Miss Enid Lunn of Columbus on the State Board of vocational education was guest of honor at a tureen dinner in the school dining room hosted by the Homemaker club. Speakers included Mrs Edna Taylor and Miss Dorothy Seidel as well as club officers and members. The club formed Feb 20 1919 and now lists 42 members with many charter attendees noted.

Enid Lunn Columbus State Board of Vocational Education Homemaker Club J. H. Sheldon Edna Taylor Misa Dorothy Seidel Mary Logan J. A. Knechtges Alice Bird F. E. Shriver Nettie Reichard Missy Lunn Lunn Dorothy Seidel Mesdames Sarah Shriver Eleanor Sheldon Mary Hitchcock Grace McClintock Cora Myers Alice Jones Carrie Sheldon Sarah Boise Carrie McClintock Maud Rhinehart Marie Fiedens Grace Daniels Net

Teachers Meet For Vocational Ed Lesson At Grafton

Home economic teachers of Lorain County met at Grafton School on Tuesday afternoon with Miss Enid W. Lunn of Columbus leading from the State Board of Vocational Education.

Lorain County Grafton Enid W. Lunn Columbus State Board of Vocational Education

Village council debates street work and garbage collection plan

The Board of Public Affairs orders pole replacement or reuse where feasible. The State auditor requires a new accounting set costing 109 dollars. Council votes to repair Willow street and designate Main street for parking. Vern Cornish seeks village garbage collection consent with town aid. The issue remains under consideration.

Board of Public Affairs Willow Street Main Street Vern Cornish

Local residents host guests and move residences this week

Social visits include Mrs. C. L. Baker staying with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lawson and then Mrs. Velda Gandee for the night. Neighbors report visits from Leonard Jones Audrey to New Philadelphia, and trips to the Indian Reservation. New Cleveland visitors and relocations round out the week.

Newly Married Dingas Host Gift Shower at Church Parlor

Vincent and Mrs John Dingas recently married were honored at a miscellaneous shower in the M K E church parlors Tuesday evening. About seventy relatives and friends attended and the group played Bingo while refreshments of cake jello and coffee were served.

John Dingas Delores Lite M. KE

Markley Girls 4-H Club Holds First Meeting

The Sewing Sallies met Tuesday afternoon at 4 at Miss Loretta and Jeanette Lewis home. Seven girls attended and two more are expected to join next week. Officers elected: president Loretta Lewis, vice president …

Markley Girls Sewing Sallies Loretta Jeanette Lewis Loretta Lewis

London Plans to Entertain Visitors During Coronation Season

The English-speaking Union of the British Empire organizes a May to July program for visiting Americans and Dominions. Events include a May 10 reception at Dartmouth House, May 26 dinner at Park Lane Hotel for the U S delegation, and a series of “At Home” days and dances with notable hostesses and guests. A garden party at Sulgrave Manor on June 30 recalls George Washington’s colonial roots.

London British Empire Dartmouth House Union Park Lane United States James W . Gerard John J. Pershing Hugh Rodman Marquess of Wilnedon Walter Elliot Spencer- Churchill Lady Spring-Rice Walter Runciman Carpenters’ Hall Marchiioness Sir John FitzGerald Mildred FitzGerald Ray Atherton Atherton Norman G. Thwaites Ronald Tree M. P House of Commons Thames Sulgrave Manor George Washington

School club officers named for the year

President Marian Roberts and secretary Margaret Tackas head the group with treasurer Betty Smith. Recreation leader Winifred Smith and assistant leader Jeanette Lewis join social leader Bernadine Parker and news reporter Betty Brinzley. Mrs Lewis remains girls’ advisor after the meeting refreshments.

Marian Roberts Margaret Tackas Betty Smith Winifred Smith Jeanette Lewis Bernadine Parker Betty Brinzley Lewis

Local Briefs About Visits and Illnesses

Donald Smith has been on the sick list the past few days. Mr and Mrs Grant Glasow long time Vincent residents visited the Dunfees in Belmont Ohio last week. Dunfee is a little better after illness. Mr and Mrs Robertson of Berlin Heights and Mrs Marjory Earl of Cleveland were guests of Mr and Mrs William Goodsite. Mrs J J Cook and Mrs J G Morris visited Mrs T Osborne and daughter in Elyria Tuesday.

Donald Smith Grant Glasow Vincent Dunfee Belmont Oho Duniee Robertson Berlin Heights Marjory Earl Cleveland William Goodsite J. J. Cook J. G. Morris T. Osborne Elyria

Lake Avenue Church to Hold Mission Sunday Services

Lake Avenue Community Church will hold services at the school house on Sunday May 2 with Bible school at 9 30 led by Otto Jabbush Superintendent Miss Ada Smith of Cleveland will speak on Mission Work Among the Lepers A bedy tureen dinner and program follow at the Grange hall after the 10 45 service conducted by Earl R Peck pastor

Lake Ave Lake Avenue Otto Jabbush Ada Smith Cleveland North Elyria Grange Amherst Grange Grange Earl R. Peck

North Elyria Grange Officers Banquet At Ridgeville

Officers and members attended the North Elyria Grange banquet at Ridgeville Thursday evening. The Mothersingers plan a Monday rehearsal at the schoolhouse.

North Elyria Grange Ridgeville Mothersingers

Newlyweds Honored by Mrs Schaeffer in May Celebration

Mrs V V Schaeffer entertained Mr and Mrs Stanley G Miller on Thursday for Mrs Miller’s birthday and their April 3 wedding. The couple will be at home to friends after May 15 at Stop 13 Lake Avenue.

V. V. Schaeffer Stanley G. Miller Mrs. Miller Lake Avenus

Community Notes From Local Clubs and Visits

Five ladies of the Woman's Association attended a quilting gathering Wednesday at Mrs. Schaeffer's home. Seven members of North Elyria Grange joined the Initiation by Acme Grange at Ridgeville Tuesday evening. The Adult Bible Class meets Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Taylor's home. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Box and family of Grafton called on Mrs. A. E. Wallington Thursday evening.

Woman's Association Schaeffer North Elyria Grange Acme Grange Ridgeville R. E. Taylor Percy Box Grafton A. E. Wallington

Coronation Curiosities Through the Ages

A humorous survey notes coronation mishaps from history. It recalls the 1100 Salisbury Archbishop feud during Henry II’s crowning and a later incident in Richard I’s ceremony when a knight damaged the vestments, illustrating enduring coronation precedents.

Salisbury Canterbury Henry Richard I

Crown slip at James II coronation and royal service tale

A 1685 coronation misfit had the crown slide over James II’s ear until the chamberlain steadied it. Another tale recalls Hugh of Albini Earl of Arundel, excommunicated after quarreling with Canterbury's archbishop over hunting. The Earl of Warenne then served as butler and received Henry I’s silver cup for a toast to his queen.

James II Chamberlain Hugh of Albinl Earl of Canterbury Hugh Warenne Henry

New Upholstery Material Uses Nikraft To Rival Goosefeathers

Akron reports a new upholstery breakthrough named nikraft developed by B F Goodrich engineers. Animal hair enclosed in latex forms a resilient figure eight pattern providing comfort and supporting seats mattresses and furniture. J D Tew president notes its availability for auto seats and home use.

Akron J. D. Tew B. F. Goodrich Company

Three Hunters Jailed After Illegal Pheasant Kill

In Oroville California a pheasant was illegally killed and found in the possession of three hunters who refused to name the killer. The judge sentenced all three to jail in a Solomon like ruling.

Oroville Cal

Kent State Coach Novotny Sets Football Ring Toss Record

Ray Novotny, Kent State basketball coach and former football scoring record holder, won two sets by throwing a football through a regulation gym ring from 15 yards away.

Kent, O Ray Novotny Kent State University

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