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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

13

Farewell Reception for Dr and Mrs E H Evans in Elyria

About one hundred friends gathered Wednesday evening at the First Congregational Church parlors to bid farewell to Dr and Mrs E H Evans who depart for India in September. A brief program featured songs by local performers, Evans showcased hospital photos, and the group expressed prayers and best wishes. Gifts were presented to the Evans family and their sons Roger and Davis, with a parting book titled The Laurels given by the Sunday School class. The gathering closed with the hymn Bless Be the Tie That Binds and refreshments for guests.

First Congregational Church E. H. Evans Elyria India

Willard Harper to Wed Ashland Girl September 14

An Ashland breakfast announced the forthcoming marriage of Miss Jayne Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller, to Willard D. Harper, son of Mrs. James Harper of this city. The couple’s plans were printed on pastel napkins reading Willard and Jane September 14, and linen gifts followed.

Jayne Miller Jay Miller Ashland Willard D. Harper James Harper Miss Miller Milo Toomey Betty Toomey Mr. Harper Willard Jane

Circle No 2 of St Pauls church hosts September picnic

Circle No 2 of St Pauls church enjoyed a picnic yesterday at Mrs Otto Mischkas Harrison street home. Fifteen members and thirteen children attended with Mrs Krieg presiding, Mrs Gerke leading devotion, and outdoor games after dinner. Circle to meet September thirteenth at Mrs Chervenkas River Road home.

Circle No. 2 St. Paul's Church Otto Mischka Harrison Street

Bride-Elect Shower for Miss Polacsek at Fifteenth Street

Miss Anna Polacsek received a surprise bridal shower at her home on Fifteenth Street hosted by her mother and sister Helen. Guests from Elyria Oberlin Lorain and Amherst attended, bringing gifts and summer flowers, with a luncheon and prize-winning game. The wedding to groom Steve Yarsa is set for September 2 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. T. S. Zekany officiating.

Anna Polacsek Fifteenth Street Helen M Irs Polacsek John Smith Aho Johm Klyopp Frank Yarsa James Anderson Leroy Schroeder Nuss Polacsek Steve Yarsa Steven Yarsa Oberlin Sacred Heart Church T. S. Zekany Elyria Lorain Amherst Margaret Za Fullese Anna Taryan J. Smith Mike Yarsa Jack Yarsa Nick Daraby Steve Gurchik Margaret Orasz

Card Party Attendees and Summer Travel Notes

Members of Major Woodworth Camp and Auxiliary attended a card party hosted by Alcorn Auxiliary of Lakewood. The record lists numerous attendees and their recent travels including visits to Sandusky, Cleveland, Vermont and the East Coast, plus a birth in Oberlin and a funeral in Cleveland.

Woodworth Alcorn Lakewood D. C. Kothe George P. Colburn H. T. Brown E. J. Haverstick Fred Zeck Donald Jean Sandusky Oswald Wolf Court R. A. Kathe Geneva R. and H. Kathe Cleveland Regina Raymond Kathe Cleveland Road East New England States Betty Baird Chagrin Falls

Local Market Ad Offers Pickles Beets Poppets and More

An old time market note lists pickles beets onions garlic vinegar and other items at Wainwright’s Stop 668 hone 2727. brief, fragmentary but shows a local shop offering a variety of preserves and condiments.

Wainwright's Hone

Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

A long hospital list records admissions and discharges across several communities. Names include Betty Schmidt Delores Jantz Grafton Norman Schmidt Mrs Ralph Carvik Mrs John Updegraff Englon Terry Mrs Carl Strohsack Eleanor MKatonek Lorain Helen Caley Thelma Schuster Mrs Carl Hershey and a newborn lineup. A social note details Jean Boggs engagement Gary Burt and two postnuptial gatherings with many guests and card games.

Betty Schmidt R. D Delores Jantz Grafton Norman Schmidt Ralph Carvik Beech Street John Updegraff Oberlin Englon Terry Rush Street Carl Strohsack Case Road Eleanor Mkatonek Lorain Helen Caley Stanford Avenue Thelma Schuster Murray Ridge Carl Hershey Grafton Edwin Canfield Pasadena Avenue Mike Simko Quincy Street Delores

Local clubs hold meetings and events across Lorain

J U G club gathers with Marie Nemeth in Lorain and Modern Eight meets Abs Don Andress. Berean class picnic at Home for Aged at 3 30. Four patriotic clubs sponsor bingo for G A R at Woodman hall. Comrades attend Natl convention. H G Lt club meets with Mrs Ethel Gibbons and Tudor club with Anna Powell. Sons of Union Veterans Auxili ary host bingo and business session. Pinochlettes meet with Mrs Clara Baker. Pythian Sisters and St Theresa Society meet with Mrs Trill. Circle 5 of St Paul s church meets with Mrs J Vogley Neufeld. Alpha Beta Bluets meet at Lakeview Park with Loretta Ziolek birthday linen handkerchiefs and dancing at Vermilion on the Lake. Next gathering two weeks later for tureen dinner with Lillian Diewald hosting. Mrs Iva Simmons to represent Dames of Malta at Zenodacia in Reading September 11 14. Esther Smith presided as pillow case card party planned for September 13 at seven for officer nominations. Prizes went to Maury Hinkelman and Kate Reinhardt.

Marie Nemeth Lorain Abs Don Andress Berean Methodist Woodman Hall G. A. R. Comrades H. G. Lt Ethel Gibbons Winckles St Clara Baker Lake Avenue Pythian Sisters St. Theresa’s Society Trill West River St St. Paul's Church J. Vogley Neufeld Alpha Beta Bluets Lakeview Park Loretta Ziolek Lillian Hollup Vermilion-on-the-Lake Lillian Diewald Iva Simmons Dames of Malta Reading Pennsylvania Esther Smith Maury Hinkelman Kate Reinhardt

Meetings and Recitals Highlight Local Groups

Women’s Relief Corps holds regular session at I O O F hall with officers urged to wear white for install. Lois Youtzy’s pupils performed a piano program at Wagner’s Music Store featuring duets and solos by Monigan, Youtzy, and guest artist Sarah Baxter on marimba. Remarks cover Rebekah Lodge get together, prize and contest results, and a 60 year club meeting at Mitigwan's lovely summer home with luncheon and reminiscences.

Women's Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall Lois Youtzy Wagner’s Music Store Hopkins Zelma Lou Sittinger Zucca Jean Ann Monigan Miss Youtzy St. Joseph Carol Jean Double Joan Monigan Lichner Georgene Otterbacher Little Princess Sarah Wolpaw Elaine Chapman Elizabeth Waltz G. Martin June Chambers M. Greenwald Florence Eddy H. Reed Dorothy Conrad Dorothy Jones Carol Double Franz Schiller Phyllis Moon F. Carl ‘John Betty Gunder Caprice Sister of Notre Dame Phyllis Ann Schramm Mary Walsh Sarah Baxter

Department Picnic Brings Civics Club Members Outdoors

Twenty eight members and guests of the Elyria Woman's Club Civics and Political Science Department enjoyed a picnic luncheon indoors at one o'clock due to weather. In the afternoon they played bridge at five tables under the trees with Mrs. Harry Mitchell and Mrs. E C Danner winning. The department, led by new chairwoman Mrs. Danner, plans a first meeting on October sixth at the Woman's Club.

Civics and Political Science Elyria Woman's Club R. W. Cobb Yellow Line Harry Mitchell E. C. Danner

Card Party At Woodman Hall Held By Auxiliary

The Auxiliary to Rollin E. Hinkson Post hosted a card party in Woodman Hall with Marie Hysell and Nina Peterman winning high and low scores. Ice cream cake and coffee were served by Gertrude Barron, Myrtle Rose and Iva Sabins. A similar event is planned in two weeks at the same venue. Malcolm court member Mrs. Margaret Maddox hosted Friendly Twelve Club players for eleven games of Progressive pedro. prizes went to Elizabeth Duckett Hattie Schroeder and Helen Smith. The next meeting will be at the Duckett home on West Avenue.

Laura Smith Vera Krebs Prospect Street Krebs Nichols Smith Ridgeville Bunco Lucille Smith Evelyn Smith Rena Scott Mamie Gibbons Kate Smith Ethel Gibbons Christine Smith Elizabeth Avery Anna Cook Jean Boggs H. L. Boggs Woodland Avenue J.E. Boggs R. H. Boggs C. E.andress Earl Court Ann Crozier W. L. Wooden Ruby Woodcock N. Kennelly C. E. Bedford Jayne Ken Elizabeth Lloyd Bondstreet Rebekah Lodge Ella McFarland Jennie Lent Carrie Miller Anna Friday Cassis Richards Marie Jehle Alrs. Richards Ruby Beal West Bridge Street Rollin E. Hinkson Post Woodman Hall Marie Hysell Nina Peterman Gertrude Barron Myrtle Rose Iva Sabins Margaret Maddox Malcolm Court Pedro Elizabeth Duckett Hattie Schroeder Helen Smith Duckett West Avenue

Licenses Granted in Lorain Area Ceremony

The state police granted licenses to Arthur L Bodzash 24 a steel worker of Lorain and Wilma T Rok asy 21 of Lorain. Also licensed were Jack Warner 27 of Brighton Mich and Lillian Oldham 22 of Lorain. Charles W Rimer 50 Lorain telegrapher and Pearle Hooven 43 Lorain were licensed. Marion Gossman 28 Elvira Moulder and Patricia Thomas 21 of 250 Second Street Elyria were licensed.

Arthur L. Bodzash Lorain Wilma T. Rokasy Jack Warner Brighton Mich Lillian Oldham Charles W. Rimer Pearle Hooven Marion Gossman Elvira Moulder Patricia Thomas Second Street Elyria

Circle No 3 meets at St. Paul’s church past chairman absent

Mrs A C Vietzen led Circle No 3 at St. Paul’s church with 13 members and two guests Miss Marian Anthony and Mrs Barbknecht. Hymns and devotions from Psalm 45 preceded a reading of The Secret poem. Hostess Mrs John Paytak offered a dessert table adorned with summer flowers and white linen. September 13, Mrs FE O Pallas to host circle at Griswold road home.

A. C. Vietzen E. O. Pallas Circle No. 3 St. Paul's Church John Paytak Marian Anthony Barbknecht Daniel Anthony FE. O. Pallas Griswold Road

6000 See Wedding At Homecoming

Mr and Mrs LeRoy Harris were married during Grove City Ohio homecoming. Six thousand people witnessed the suburban ceremony as the couple honeymooned at the New York World Fair.

Columbus U.K LeRoy Harris Grove City

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