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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
4
The page lists church services across Lorain County plus social gatherings. Events include weddings and nuptials at St Pauls and St Johns, a pre nuptial gathering for Miss Forbes, a Hast and West Division TU picnic at Riverview Park, and a W C A chautauqua program with performances by local girls. Local guests attend from Cleveland Lorain Indianapolis Rome N Y and Johnstown.
The Polly Anna Club gathered at six for supper and a boating outing after a late social evening. Guests included Miss McPherson of Rich- Va, Mrs. Resar of Clere, and Mary Burke. A brief business session followed with orders for novelties.
The members of the First Congregational group left this afternoon for Cheve Beach east of Lorain to spend the coming week. Their supervisor Miss Kierie Mueller leads the twelve campers Alfred Nevine Marie Mueller Jene Ketchum Ethel Rosa Marshail Roth Andrews Ruth Mer Julia Lengel Mildred Jr Dorothy Airnel Esther Martha Radechy.
Dorothy Ridgway and a party at her home bid her farewell as she departs for Rochester next week to begin duties at the Mechanics Institute. Sixteen guests attended the evening with games and refreshments noted. The Relief Corps held its first fall meeting at the G A R Hall with several applications and one transfer accepted.
The Community Chorus will hold its first rehearsal on Monday at 7 30 pm on the second floor of the Y M C A to recruit a large, representative group for two Friday concerts with space for at least one hundred voices. Strong participation is urged. Mrs Howard Barbour hosted a breakfast at the Country Club for her mother Mrs Charles Scott visiting from Cincinnati, with 48 guests and out of town visitors from Syracuse and Cleveland. A bridge party followed with prizes awarded to Mrs Mortimer Mrs Seymour Prentiss Mrs Edwards and Mrs Charles Powers of Cleveland.
Neighbors and friends gathered Thursday noon at Miss Olive Atkinson's Harrison avenue home to honor her seventy seventh birthday. A dinner was served at twelve thirty and flowers and small gifts were presented. In the afternoon a group photo was taken on the lawn.
Mr and Mrs Crabbe recently married were surprised by friends at their Winckle Street home last evening. The couples guests visited and light refreshments were served.
Mrs. 3 J Mahike returns from Toledo while Miss Erma Alexander visits her cousin Beulah Barbyte. Numerous locals travel to Canada New England states and East for visits and conventions. A county fishing club meeting ends with a watermelon social. plans for the Churches of Christ and a Cleveland visit are noted.
A wife and her husband scheme to hide Grace Draper’s arrival from the mother of Dicky as they plan to meet her at Shelter Island. The scene follows a tense morning, a warning bell, and a carful race to Greenport for the ferry, amid whispers of deceit and family pressure. Grace Draper’s striking presence becomes a focal point as the couple navigates delicate calculations.
Monday groups include Lorain County Beekeepers Association with Mr Day of Sheffield and Triangle Club in Wurst Hall. Grace Lutheran Church council meets at the church. Tuesday features WCTU picnic Riverview Park, Cloverleaf Club West Ridge with Mrs Mary Mason, Lorain Baptist Association meeting at Medina, Chamber of Commerce luncheon exchanges clubs, Knights of Pythias G A R Hall, Rotary Club luncheon, Odd Fellows 103 in L O O F Hall at 730. Also Grace Lutheran Sunday School teachers and officers with Will Schmitgen of Ridgeville. Wednesday hosts Peter Golden Irish question Strand Theater at 706, Exchange Club picnic Rusg ies Beach, Kiwazis Club Cascade pars.
Local notices detail an important meeting in Attorney Chamberlain's office in the Turner building with all members urged to attend. The report also lists a series of social entries including visits, illness, family travels, and local gatherings in Elyria and nearby towns.
Laurel Club hosts Mrs Sharp of Water Street on Thursday. Sons and Daughters of Liberty attend the G A R Bail. Kiwanis Club luncheon at Chamber of Commerce. Catholic Daughters of America meet in K of C Hall at 7 39.
Knights and Ladies of Security hold Friday meetings in T. O. O. F. Hall. A card club resumes with Mrs. Griffiths of Monroe Street. Veterans Sqns. meet at the General Army Hall.
From Lorain on the beach Miss Elanor Stranuser hosted Miss Ernes tine Goatley of Detroit as a courtesy guest. Willoughby gatherings featured ten guests with games and social hour at the Carrick home. Various locals entertain guests and return from travels in Geneva and Chautauqua New York.
Fire at the Sheldon farm east of town around noon Friday damaged Mr. Mohrman and family with heavy losses as all their hay was destroyed. One neighbor reported two flames.
Springfield readers share relief from weakness cramps and backache after four bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad promotes the old fashioned root and herb medicine as a standard female health remedy for over forty years and invites health inquiries to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
A barn and a straw stack were burned to the ground, with the fire starting in the bar stack after a lit match was discarded. Loss estimated between 33000 and 4000 dollars.
Misses Margaret and Jeanette Warner entertained fifteen guests Friday afternoon at the Wellington home in honor of Miss May Thropp of Trenton New Jersey who was visiting. Miss Catherine Murry won first honors at five hundred and Mrs Falls was consoled for her low score. A delightful luncheon was served.
A large crowd attended the Eagles Hall dance in Wellington. Typhoid illness grips Miss Martha Real while Mrs. Frank Richmond shows improvement and Mrs. George Whitehead recovers at home. Levi Meyers hosts his Michigan brother, and Dr. Ralph Falls entertains Doctor Fau’s mother. The Wellington Huntington road reopens and Henry and Daugherty travel from Knoxville. Elyine visitors D B Baird attend Fair. charity requests to President Harding rise, prompting a form reply.
The government of Italy starts producing cigars labeled as two storie and priced at two cents each. Officials promote the project as a public enterprise aiming to boost revenue and cultural craft.
Miss Arabelle Heller of North Professor street leaves Oberlin for Mitta wansa to visit Miss Dorothy Grey at Bric Grey's cottage for a week. Mrs W J Sage of East College street is hospitalized in Oberlin with typhoid fever.
Fid ward Huffman placed sixth in the county standings and won a free trip to Nazaire Felis with all expenses paid, defeating other Oblerlin competitors. Edwardeft Friday night joined Elroria newsboys at the county seat office of the Chronicle.
Notice to all Elyria Masons to meet with Mr. Terrell at the Masonic club on Friday or Saturday. W. J. Tasman, secretary.
Students planning to enter Elyria High School in September are advised to meet in the principal’s office in the High School Building during the week of August 29 between 8 30 a m and 3 30 p m. Principal R P Vaughn announces.
The Grand Chapter of Ohio Eastern Star held a three day session in Oberlin with about 250 officers and representatives in attendance. Officers Ida B. Williams C James Weaver Edith Richardson and others delivered addresses and reports. Oberlin Sisters served as royal entertainers. Lorain 16 Oberlin 7. Oberlin Tigers hosted Lorain Sluggers at Dill Field in Thursday baseball game.
In a liberal hosted game the Leraim team dominated with a score of 18 to 7 over the visitors. Baras and Thompece led the battery from San dusky, with Hansos the standout second baseman. Oberlin’s battery was Ditoe and Gaines.
Judith, like Mr. Edison, tested a man before commitment. An expert horsewoman, she tested his swimming on horseback, then fished him from several brooks and saved his hat repeatedly before giving a zero grade.
Judith departs the ranch seeking a broader world in the cities of the east. Once seen as a merry tomboy she becomes a wistful woman amid society and many admirers, wondering what path to take. Be Sure You See
A rollicking comedy adapted from a play by George Scarborough is staged under the direction of Joseph Henabery with Mary Miles Minter leading the cast. The film presents lively humor and period artistry from early cinema.
Judith, a popular city debutante, encounters many suitors in Washington society but finds them tiresome. The steadfast home town beau arrives, offering relief from the flirtations and social chatter.
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