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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1939

Page

9

Ruth Gorman Weds Lorain Man In Impressive Ceremony

A quiet but impressive wedding was solemnized at St Marys Parish House at four o clock in Lorain. Miss Ruth Gorman daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Gorman of 205 Stanford Avenue united in matrimony with Vaughn Flaherty son of Mr and Mrs Edward Flaherty of 1218 Ninth Street Lorain. Reverend Father Joseph Scharnitaky presided.

St. Mary's Joseph Scharnitaky Ruth Gorman Thomas J. Gorman Stanford Avenue Vaughn Flaherty Edward Flaherty Ninth Street Lorain

Honor Mrs Koepp On 87th Birthday

Mrs Henry Koepp of 325 Tenth street marked her eighty seventh birthday yesterday with calls from family neighbors and friends. Born in Germany she has lived in the city most of her life and attended St John Lutheran church over five decades. She tends her home garden and enjoys vegetables and flowers.

Henry Koepp Tenth Street Koepp Germany St. John’s Lutheran Church

Anniversary party for hostess Elizabeth Avery and club

Mrs Elizabeth Avery of 173 Fair lawn Avenue hosted the B B B Club last evening with all members present and five guests Lois Cook Patsy Beattie Annabelle and Patricia Stoke and Mrs E Stoke. Thirty games of cance were played with prizes won by Patsy Beattie Ruth Shepherd and Ann Mahan. Gifts were given to Elizabeth Avery and Lena Hirth for their wedding anniversaries. Luncheon was served by the hostess with small gold and white baskets of confections at each place. Next meeting will be in two weeks at Susanna Beattie 121 Warren Avenue.

Elizabeth Avery Fairlawn Avenue B. B. B. Club Lois Cook Patsy Beattie Annabelle Patricia Stoke E. Stoke Ruth Shepherd Ann Mahan Lena Hirth Avery Anna Cook Susanna Beattie Warren Avenue

Interesting Meeting and Weddings at Local Halls

The Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association met at St Marys Church Hall with vice president Mrs Kate Baker in charge. Members plan to attend a Senate meeting in Cleveland in September and will resume meetings in the K of C hall in October. Brides, attendees, and hosts are noted including Miss Marie Stirzaker and Vernon Flaherty of Lorain. A Lambda Chi gathering at the Lee home featured contests, a kitchen themed prize, and a wiener roast.

The Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association St. Mary's Church Hall Kate Baker Kathryn Donavan Church Hall K. of C. Hall Senate Cleveland

Entertain Social Club Hosts Picnic at Vermilion-on-the-Lake

The Summer home of Mrs Pearle Wright at Vermilion-on-the-Lake welcomed nineteen members and nine children yesterday when Rebekah Social club moved there for a picnic. A tureen luncheon was served on the screened porch followed by a brief business session. Cards swimming and boating provided afternoon entertainment. On Tuesday September fifth Mrs Edith Slater at 138 Roosevelt avenue will entertain the Social Club.

Pearle Wright Vermilion-on-the- Lake Rebekah Social Club Edith Slater Roosevelt Avenue

Daughters of Scotia Elect Chief Daughter Leads Meeting

The Chief Daughter Mary Bonso presided over routine business at the Daughters of Scotia gathering in British Empire hall. Special prize was won by Mrs William Shrubsole. Luncheon served by Mrs David Stevenson and Mrs Robert Forrest after the social hour. The group meets again Tuesday August fifteenth.

Mary Bonso Daughters of Scotia British Empire Hall William Shrubsole David Stevenson Robert Forrest

Local Licenses Granted In Lorain Area

George A. Barnard age 22 apprentice machinist and Rita McDermott age 18. Joseph Lengyel age 22 machine operator and Elsie Kish age 21, all of Lorain, listed for licenses.

George A. Barnard Lorain Rita McDermott Joseph Lengyel Elsie Kish

Local Society and Travel Notes Across Elyria Area

Elyria social notes list visits and stays of R K Shaw and wife in Princeton Avenue guests, Miss Esther Bass new Style Center manager, Miss Irene Wright moving to Cleveland, Mrs. Margaret Taylor visiting Alabama, and numerous trips to Cleveland Detroit Yellowstone and Thistledown races. Also reports births and a nephew death, with several residents traveling to Washington D C New York City and the World’s Fair.

R. K. Shaw London Ohio Floyd Shaw Princeton Avenue Esther Bass Elvira Style Center Bass Cleveland Irene Wright Margaret Taylor Hamilton Street Tuscumbia Alabama Robert Cook R. C. Knipple Saginaw Michigan E. A. Monroe Cornell Avenue Will Hill Ridgeville D. H. Mauney Jr David Hunter Mauney III Oxford Avenue Gerald Rice Sullivan Fifth Street Florida E. C. Peck Curtis Hammond Indiana C. L. Worthington Peck Iva Hoard Ruth Cook Elyria William Shepherd Huron Street Elvira Memorial Hospital Paul Taylor E. River Street New Philadelphia Taylor Charles Mrs. Taylor Mary Margaret Finegan Alice Florence Ward Marie Cook Oberlin Yellowstone National Park Emma Behnke Slidelle Louisiana Detroit Norma Herrick East Broad Street Toledo Marguerite Rosemary Smith Harvard Avenue Margaret Jennie Schmidt Lakewood John Dellefield Edwin Schubert Oliver Dale Barndollar Elyria Memorial Hospital Barndollar East Avenue Robert Glover West Avenue Washington D.C New York City Dan Ross Wonster Street

Picnic Plan By Hungarian Reformed Church Group

The Young Ladies Society held its monthly meeting in the church parlor to plan an ice cream social and a family picnic. The outing is set for August 20 at Chippewa Lake Park, with members and their families invited to meet at the church at 1:00 PM.

Young Ladies Society of the Hungarian Reformed Church Chippewa Lake Park

Elyria Delegation Prepares for World Fair August 16

Elyria plans a Day at the New York World Fair on August 16 with a 6:24 pm departure Monday August 14 by special coaches. Reservations close August 10 though late bookings may be possible. The group features the Artisans Band and a dancers troupe led by noted local performers with more than thirty listed participants and accompanying families and friends.

Rving Plain Stage Arts Studio Elyria Tanne

Elyria I O O F Lodge 103 Meets. August Trips Planned

The Elyria lodge held its regular meeting with Vice Grand Wade Reynolds presiding in the absence of Noble Grand Blake. A caravan pilgrimage is set for August 6 to the I O O F Home in Springfield with Ashland escorts, lunches to be carried, and coffee provided. A state I O O F picnic is planned for August 13 at Moyers Lake near Akron and Canton, promising two major events for lodge members.

Elyria 1.C. O. F. Lodge No Temple 1.C. Blake Wade Reynolds Akron I O. O F Springfield

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Log Summary

Hospital admissions list includes Mrs Dale Barndol lar and Richard Tumble at 515 East Avenue, and several others in Ohio locales such as Wadsworth and Grafton. Discharges note Mrs George Opra's baby girl and Irene Kish in Lorain, with multiple patients from Abbe Road and Madison Avenue.

Dale Barndollar East Avenue Richard Tumble Endley Block Charles Vincent Second Street Jeanette Clark Wadsworth Ohio Joan Brinzley Adame Street Dan Ross Wooster Roger Reed W. Broad Street Jacob Schuerhrer Grafton Charles Kufner Fast Avenue Ruby Cornish George Opra R. D Abbe Road Marilyn Dickens Earl Court Albert Schaefer Madison Avenue Irene Kish Elaine Todhunter Lorain

Corn Roast and Ham Dinner at Field's M Church

A corn roast and ham dinner is announced at Field's Methodist Church for Thursday August 3 at 2 30 pm. Proceeds support church programs with community turnout invited. Local organizers emphasize fellowship and a charitable fundraising goal.

Field

Peace Paper Opens W C T U Round Table

A W C T U meeting at Mrs. A S Heimbach's home featured a round table on prayer and peace. Mrs. Anna Kennedy chaired the session with Mrs. Gerald Rice closing in prayer. Mrs Jay Easton presented a well prepared paper drawing on sources to urge religion among nations to secure peace. A large group attended an unusually fine meeting.

A S. Heimbach Fourth Street Anna Kennedy Gerald Rice Jay Easton

Calendar Past Presidents Parlay Convened by Auxiliary Groups

The report lists past presidents and auxiliary gatherings including Legion auxiliary with Mrs. William Hearne on Ohio street. Rebexahs entertained by presiding officers. Golden Glow club with Mrs. Rita Carlin hosting hamburgers. Townsend Club No 2 meets in Woodman Hall. St Pauls church council gathers. Biple School Cabinet of United Presbyterian church meets at 7 30.

Legion AuXiliary William Hearne Ohio Street Rebexahs Golden Glow Club Rita Carlin Townsend Club Woodman Hall St. Paul’s Biple School United Presbyterian Church

Missionary Society study at Emmanuel Lutheran church

The Emmanuel Lutheran church Missionary Society met at the parsonage with Mrs. L. Urich guiding the program on The Church School and Missions. Mrs. H. L. Storer led devotional time, Mrs. Hazel Rheinich presented the lesson, and members joined in discussion. Reports on Lutheran Summer School sessions at Lakeside July 17–23 were given by Mrs. Urich, Mrs. Coniam, and Miss Coniam. Committee chairs announced, funds were raised for Chinese relief, and the attendance was strong. Mrs. Storer invited the group to meet at her home on Tuesday September 5.

Church School Missionary Society of Emmanuel Lutheran Church L. Urich H. L. Storer Hazel Rheinick Urich Charles Coniam Helen Coniam Lakeside David Lindberg Rheinich Contam Frank Quertell Marseilles Avenue

Sans Souci Club Spaghetti Supper Hosts Games Night

Members of the Sans Souci club gathered at Blue Sky Inn for a spaghetti supper and then at Mrs. Paul Palmer’s West Street home for games. High score was Mrs. Harvey Curtis, with Mrs. Jack Rick second. A wiener roast is planned for August fifteenth at Beaver Park. The next meeting is August 29 at Mrs. Clellan Andress’s Earl Court home.

Blue Sky Inn Paul Palmer West Street Harvey Curtis Jack Rick Beaver Park Clellan Andress Earl Court

Birthday Night For Ninette Bridge Club Hosted At Lake Avenue

Mrs Henry Meesiz welcomed Ninette Bridge club members on Lake Avenue Tuesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Leland Sheriff, Mrs Catherine Rogers, and Mrs Rena Decker with travelling prize to Mrs Noel Duckett. A birthday gift for Mrs Mildred Braudigan was presented. Dessert featured garden flowers and yellow tapers. Next meeting September fifth with Mrs Margaret Krebs as hostess.

Henry Meesiz Ninette Bridge Club Lake Avenue Leland Sheriff Catherine Rogers Rena Decker Noel Duckett Mildred Braudigan Margaret Krebs

Fry Follows Meeting St Pauls Young People League

The St Pauls Young People League met last evening at the home of William and Wilson Fox for a monthly business and social gathering. A short meeting planned an outing in two weeks. After adjournment members and guests enjoyed games and a hamburg fry.

St Paul's Young People League William and Wilson Fox

Wainwright's Special on Sweet Corn Two Dozen

Wednesday and Thursday special from Wainwright's at Stop 68 Cleveland Road. Sweet corn priced at two dozen for 20 cents. Limited time, while supplies last.

Wainwright's Cleveland Road

Post-Nuptial Party Honors Water Town Bride July 3

Mrs Stacy Jezewski married in Water town Mase July 3 was honored with a post nuptial party at Mrs Sam Seplaries home East Mth Lorain. Betty Pavalich Ursula Linden and John Schneiders wife acted as hostesses. Buneco provided entertainment with prizes to Velma Vince for high score and Ursula Linden for low score. A buffet luncheon served with guests from Elyria Amherst and Lorain. Peach and green colors featured. Bride received many gifts from friends and relatives.

Stacy Jezewski Mary Snark Watertown Mase Sam Seplarie East Mth Street Lorain Betty Joe Pavalich Ursula John Schneider Buneco Velma Vince Ursula Linden Elyria Amherst Frienna

Comraderie Club Hosts Bridge Night on Center Ridge Road

The Comraderie Club met with Mary Agnes Walsh last night on Center Ridge Road. After a brief business session, bridge winners were Mrs. Dana Perkins and Mrs. Elmer Standen for first place, with a lunch shared by all including guest Mrs. George Elbert. A gift was given to Mrs. Joseph Padley for her birthday. In two weeks Miss Roseana Padley will host at Cambridge Court.

Lambda Chi Robert Lee Butternut Ridge Road Theodore Ropp Betty Chapman Club Lindy Lodge Herman Goodspeed Jean Shepard LaPorte Methodist Church Myron Saussler Ropp Lee William A Rennie Grafton Road Comraderie Mary Agnes Walsh Center Ridge Road Dana Perkins Elmer Standen George Elbert Joseph Padley Roseana Padley Cambridge Court

Card party follows dinner at Carey's Villa

A social card party followed a chicken dinner last night. Mary Kocak arranged the affair at Carey's Villa with members of A. R. S. sorority in attendance: Helen Susi, Macgaret Kocak, Helen Sanders, Mary Stanko, Mary Kokac, Anne Demyan, Helen Stanko, Sue Huber and Anne Super.

Mary Kocak Carey Helen Susi Macgaret Kocak Helen Sanders Mary Stanko Mary Kokac Anne Demyan Helen Stanko Sue Huber Anne Super

Pittsfield Birth and Scholarships Highlight Local Notes

A son was born Thursday July 27 at Allen Hospital in Oberlin to Mr and Mrs Lester Morris. Betty Jane Bear receives a $200 Baldwin Wallace College scholarship payable $50 yearly for Home Economics this fall. Leola Mohrman from Cleveland visits her father Albert Mohrman. Graydon Brandt and Perry Brandt family guests from Elyria and Columbus. Mrs Bud Rider sprained ankle with mother Mrs Sheldon assisting. Mrs Edgar Gifford cared for at brother C G Brandt.

Pittsfield Lester Morris Allen Hospital Oberlin Betty Jane Bear Baldwin- Wallace College Berea Leola Mohrman Cleveland Albert Mohrman Lawrence Mohrman Elyna Perry Brandt Nancy Lois Columbus Graydon Brandt Bud Rider Sheldon Wellington Edgar Gifford C.G Brandt

Rainbow sermon unites couples at Community Church

Rev William Smith of Oberlin led a capacity crowd at the Community Church on Sunday for a rainbow themed sermon about color harmony in family life. The Wisdom Seekers class held a reunion. Mrs Wallace Bear taught. Harold Brandt led songs. Visitors came from Oberlin Wellington Brighton West Ridge Cuyahoga Falls Homerville Wakeman. A yearly reunion was decided, with further arrangements to be announced. Jack Bear attended Wellington Band picnic and a lighted Firefly baton act. About sixteen youth attended the League meeting with Corbett Walker leading discussion. A Sunday School picnic at Cascade Park Elyria on August 3 was announced for Community Church members.

William Smith Oberlin Wisdom Seekers Wallace Bear Robert Avery Berea Stall Waters Norma Smith Harold Brandt West Ridge Cuyahoga Falls Homerville Wakeman Jack Bear Wellington Chippewa Lake League Warren Church Corbett Walker Cascade Park Elyria Community

Party Attendance Noted For Miss Helen Strittmatter

Miss Helen Strittmatter attended a party in Cleveland Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Howard Busch and other guests.

Helen Strittmatter Cleveland Howard Busch

Home Sweet Home sampler transfer pattern 6352

Pattern 6352 offers a 12 by 14 inch transfer image with color chart and stitch key. Mail ten cents to Chronicle-Telegram Household Arts Dept. at 259 W 14th St New York NY with your name address and pattern number.

Chronicle-Telegram Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Social Visits and Picnics Among Area Families

Daughters Eileen Molloy and Genevieve Erhart visited in the Albert Erhart home in South Hills on Sunday. Several local families spent weekends with relatives in Cleveland areas and at Chippewa Lake, including picnics at scenic spots and visits to East Claridon water projects and Lake Aquilla.

Eileen George Molloy South Hills Albert Erhart Genevieve Erhart Tony Strittmatter Cleveland Cora Huntley G. Haury Barney Haury Chardon Federal Water Conservation Project East Claridon Lake Aquilla Glen Yannagan Wallace Lockyear Bert Meyer Sam Meyer Elyria Ed Lockyear Granger Ray Conant Hinckley Ladd Ryck Parma Ralph Cook Cleveland Heights George Gross Howard Gross Medina Josephine Nilges Leo Dale Copeland Cuyahoga Falls iXarl Kramer Ed Offenberg Berea Charles Martin Rusel Fish Chatham Frank Ullrich Chippewa Lake Lollie Gross Gilbert Gross Lod: Hospital Dean Regal

Vincent The Little Sewers 4-H Party At New Home

Vincent 4-H girls group enjoyed games contests and refreshments at Miss Laurabet Stoughton new home Thursday afternoon. Advisor Mrs Ernst Goodsite led the club with members Josephine Adler Margaret Knight June Prindle Helen Szabo Margaret Abacz Zelme Stoughton Catherine Strickland Vera Petroff Rosemary Bozsoki and Audrey Pollack. Another meeting is planned for Thursday afternoon August 3 at the advisor's home. Mr and Mrs M B Copas and daughter are on a ten day vacation visiting Robert Copas at Fort Wayne Indiana and relatives in Lawshe and Peebles Adams County Ohio.

Little Sewers Vincent Laurabet] Stoughton New Home Ernst Goodsite Josephine Adler Margaret Knight June Prindle Helen Szabo Margaret Irene Abacz Zelme Stoughton Catherine Strickland Vera Petroff Rosemary Bozsoki Audrey Pollack M. B. Copas Robert Copas Ft. Wayne Indiana Mr. Copas Lawshe and Peebles Adams County Ohio

Local Society News Gossip From Cleveland and Nearby

South Ridge residents visit relatives including Miss Caroline Spiegelberg and Frank Nowak in Cleveland. The Spiegelbergs host L W Spiegelberg family, with E A Clay visiting Tol edo, and Oliver Schubert staying with J F Stein in Lakewood. Visitors from LaGrange and Pittsburgh join gatherings as Mr and Mrs Grant Glasow entertain and others travel between Cleveland Tol edo and Pittsburgh.

Caroline Spiegelberg John Wolf Earl Wolf Frank Nowak Cleveland L W. Spiegelberg E. A. Clay Toledo J. FP. Bechtel Oliver Schubert J. F. Stein Lakewood Grant Glasnw and Ruest Frank Gordon LaGrange Elizabeth Frederick Pittsburgh Grant Glasow J. D. Funk

Sheffield Buys New Fire Siren for Village

Sheffield village council approved purchasing a siren to replace the old bell and arrange immediate installation at the fire station. Bills were approved including the firemen's check for the last two fire calls. no other business was transacted.

Sheffield

Dairy Judging Tour Set For Monday

Lorain County 4-H Club dairy judging tour is planned for next Monday. Claude I. Hummel, the county Extension Agent, said six participants will be selected to compete at Daily Judging Day in Wooster on August 11, and from those six, three will represent Lorain County at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus from August 26 to September 1. Locations to be visited on the tour will be announced later.

Lorain County Claude I. Hummel Wooster Columbus Hummel

Car collision damages left fender at Court and Broad

The left front fender of a car driven by Mrs. Carl Ericcson of Lakewood was damaged at 9 15 A M today at Court and Broad streets when it was struck by a car driven by Mrs. T M Moise of 119 Columbus street.

Carl Ericcson Lakewood Court and Broad Streets T. M. Moise Columbus Street

Readers More Curious Toledo Citizens Question Incas Pensions

The two public library research departments answered 6 341 questions last month, up 9 percent from the prior period. The strangest inquiry concerned the old age pensions of the Incas.

Toledoo Public Library

Judge’s license stolen in auto theft case

A Negro burglar stole auto batteries from a car, fled when surprised, and left a car behind with license plates stolen from Judge Joseph L. Simpson. In the same period France shipped rayon and ceiling products valued at nearly $40,000 to the United States.

ST. Louis Joseph L. Simpson Court of Criminal Correction France United States

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