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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1937

Page

13

Engagement Noted At East Avenue Gathering

Members of Cardboard Club and Lambda Chi learned of the approaching marriage of Miss Edna Whitney and Carl Folly at a home gathering on East Avenue. The couple plan to wed at LaPorte Methodist Church with Mr. Folly of West 99th Street Cleveland employed by Standard Oil in Lakewood.

Edna Whitney Carl Folly Cardboard Club Lambda Chi East Avenue Carl Edna Miss Whitney C. F. Whitney Martin Folly West 99Th St Cleveland LaPorte Methodist Church Earl Brown Ruth Folly

Thirty-Five Couples Attend Variety Party By YW League

Thirty five couples attended the Variety Party last evening sponsored by the Employed Young Women's League in the YWCA gym. Ethel Hilgeneck won a radio program prize amid games and competitive events. Prize winners included Roberta Moseley, Grace McCullough, Flora Krugman and Fred Greene. Green and white decor featured crepe awnings and miniature trees. refreshments were served at individual tables.

YWCA Ethel Hilgeneck Roberta Moseley Grace McCullough Flora Krugman Fred Greene Enid Bunting Louise Styles Kathryn Schubert Betty Corkill Jean Bucklew Ina Mae Ardell Garnette Wilson Dorothy Saywell Thelma Page Lee Weichel

Bethel Shrine Auxiliary Hosts Winter Meet at East Broad

Bethel Shrine Auxiliary met at Mrs. Noel Duckett’s home on East Broad with twenty two members and two guests Mrs. E Richwine of Cleveland and Sylvia Taylor present. A silent bake sale was planned with four members named to form the committee. Bridge bingo and carols followed with Santa delivering gifts. next gathering set for January 15 at Mrs Eleanor Young’s Furnace street home.

Bethel Shrine Noel Duckett East Broad Street E. Richwine Cleveland Sylvia Taylor Mabel Brown Sue Lewis Fannie Richwine Mae Weiseke Santa Claus Eleanor Young Furnace Street

Gain Two Members In Merry Ward ENS Meeting

The Merry Ward ens meeting at Pat Jensen's home on Samuel Street welcomed two new members Helen Louise Elemes and Jean Wricht. Plans for a Christmas party were made and gift exchange names drawn. Refreshments followed. The Maidens will meet at Ruth Higgins' home on Bond Street December 14.

Merry Wardens Pat Jensen Samuel Street Helen Louise Elemes Jean Wricht Elit Ruth Higgins Bond Street

Marmola Treatment: Quick Fat Loss Promoted in Ad

An old advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets aid weight loss by balancing a “tiny gland” and burning fat. It asserts dieting and exercise fail and promises millions of users have shed pounds, urging readers to buy Marmola from their druggist with the formula printed in the box.

Methodist W F M S Holds Annual Christmas Party

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. C D Rawson's home on Sixth street for their annual Christmas party. Mrs H G Portman opened the meeting as Mrs W C Snowden read the stewardship message. Mrs Henry Townsend and Mrs Ed Milliren sang duets with Mrs E J Bond on piano. Guest speaker Mrs Lydia Clark, a former African missionary, spoke on life in Africa. A Christmas offering was passed. refreshments were served to forty members and guests at Mrs W C Snowden's home.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church C. D. Rawson Sixth Street H. G. Portman WC. Snowden Minnie Brown Henry Townsend Ed Milliren E. J. Bond

Blue Triangle Club Plans Delegates for Conference

At a Blue Triangle Club meeting three delegates were chosen Helen Harris Viola Wilson and Dorothy Evege to attend a weekend conference at Phyllis Wheatley Association in Cleveland on December 11 and 12 Plans were completed for an invitational party at the YW gym on December 17.

Blue Triangle Club Helen Harris Viola Wilson Dorothy Evege Phyllis Wheatley Association Cleveland

Eli Lors Meet at Paskavan Home in Lorain

The Eli Lors met at Miss Margaret Paskavan's Lorain home for a business session. They planned a Christmas party at Miss Margaret Krugman's Clark Street Elyria home. A late hour lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for December 16.

Eli-Lors Margaret Paskavan Lorain Margaret Krugman Clark Street Elyria

St Clair Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers and Hosts Program

The St Clair Rebekah Lodge held a regular meeting last night electing officers for 1938. Nellie Reynolds named Noble Grand with Gladys Gooden as vice grand and Anna Gehrke as recording secretary. Marie Jehle became treasurer, Jennie Lent trustee, Blanche Thompson deputy president, Harrie Warner degree captain, and Willam Gehrke pledged as recept member. One transfer new member and one balloted applicant joined. Also announced were the assembly state officers elections and a lodge inspection set for December 15.

St. Clair Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Nellie Reynolds Gladys Gooden Anna Gehrke Marie Jehle Jennie Lent Blanche Thompson Harrie Warner Willam Gehrke Gladys Rennie Iva Christman Assembly Anna Bennett Columbus Mre Syma Pope Second Street St. Clair Lodge Grafton Grafton Lodge Elyria Coach Co

Round Table Meets With Mr and Mrs Hurst at 201 Harvard Ave

The Meetings Round Table held a gathering Friday evening with hosts Mr J H Hurst and Mrs J Hurst at 201 Harvard Avenue. The event focused on community topics and planning for upcoming activities.

Round Table Mrs. J. H. Hurst Harvard Avenue

Pedro Club Hosts Christmas Meeting at Nichols Court

Ten games were in play Wednesday afternoon as Mrs. Thorley hosted The July Eight Pedro Club at Nichols Court. Mrs. Martha Wirth and Mrs. Hetensmith won high scores, with Mrs. Margaret Maddon consoled. The group adjourned for two weeks and will resume when Mrs. Mary Miller of 158 Oak Street hosts a Christmas meeting and gift exchange.

Pedro Thorley Nichols Court Martha Wirth Hetensmith Margaret Maddon Rlab Mary Miller Oak Street

Good Will Bible Class Arranges Fine Program For First Church Women

The Good Will Bible class hosted the First Congregational Church Women’s Association meeting. Mrs Peter Smith led the program after a business session, featuring Polish and Czecho-Slovakian carols, devotions, and a talk by Mrs Lydia Lord Davis on Joy to the World the Lord is Come.

Good Will First Church Women’s Association Good Will Bible Class Women's Association of First Congregational Church Lucy Houserman Peter Smith Carl Nicol Carl Howe Bethlehem William Muir Auld St. Luke Lydia Lord Davis

Elyria Personal Tidbits Include Weddings and Travel

Mr and Mrs Harry Krantz depart for Florida for the winter. Elyrians attend the New English Singers concert at Finney Chapel. Gust Kolinski of the Y M C A ill with pneumonia. Mrs John Ternes hosts club cards and dinner. E L Peters travels for the Dorothy Peters and Richard Elliott wedding. Crowe performs at a reception for Glen West. Elliott Peters wedding guests listed. Local youths tour Lorain harbor inspection of a newly launched boat. The Elliots host relatives from Cleveland and Warren in Lorain and Elyria events referrals.

Harry Krantz Florida C. H. Cushing Charles S. Johnson Virginia Stetson Catherine Selmaerer Marian Kemble Rudacutt Pred Bryant D. A. Baird Alice McCracken Harold Rorick J. C. George Finney Chapel Oberlin Gust Kolinski Elyria Memorial Hospital John Ternes Second Street Ecards Dorothy Peters Richard Elliott R. L. Crowe Gayle Ford Glen West Ridgeville Mr. Crowe Elyria Elliott-Peters St. John's Church Florence Sherman Lorain T. T. Elliott Eastern Heights Boulevard

McKinley P T A News Shows Meeting and Bazaar Plans

The McKinley and Jefferson Junior High P T A s held meetings with large attendance. Officers reported 170 members and awarded the Wiss Shriner room. plans include a bazaar on December 1 and a high level program featuring students and local performances. The organizations contributed to the County Tuberculosis Health Association and arranged graham crackers with milk for kindergartners.

Gates Parent Teacher Association Audhorown Charles Crosby Jr Milton Troup Wiss Shriner Gerald Ebba Fosseius Jefferson Junior High School Alaska

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Summary

Admissions include Mrs Bert Daniels of 211 Park Avenue and Mrs George Diewald of 154 Abbe Road among others. Discharges list Zelma Navy of West Ridge Road and several others, including Adam Miller and Frank Verbeck, with newborns noted for three patients.

Bert Daniels Park Avenue George Diewald Abbe Road Ted Penfound Third Street Carl Zielke Grafton Avon Duval Wellington Harry Remke Adelbert Street George Kegges West River Street Zelma Navy West Ridge Road Leonard Jiumphrey School Street Adam Miller Frank Verbeck Princeton

Cub Scouts Den 5 Party and City Knowledge Plans

Cub Scouts of den No 6 and their leader met for supper at the den mother’s home. Edgar Day Gates marked his twelfth birthday with a red and silver birthday table and Indian chief place cards. Horace Danner won a bow and arrow in a contest. Christmas plans for Gates Hospital and the December 9 pack meeting were announced. They attended Troop 119 Court of Honor after visiting Lorain ships, Lace Factory, and a fire station. Eagle badge recipient James Ferriman led last year’s den. David Evans is den chief this year. Jack Reinhardt is assistant. Their work on Know Your City was completed. Thanksgiving plans included making a Jack Horner pie for Donmard Hulls Cub Scout troop at a Cleveland Settlement House.

den No. 6 P. Gates Second Street Blackyard Edgar Day Gates Horace Danner Gates Hospital James Ferriman David Evans Jack Reinhardt William A. Irwin Lorain Elyria Industries Lron Jack Horner Cleveland

Birthday party honors Mrs Walter Potter before marriage

Mrs Ruth Blakeslee and Mrs Alice Pittman hosted a party at the Pittman home on Olive street to honor Mrs Bertha Potter, nee Quade. Hearts was the main diversion, guests received gifts as the bride was directed to stations. Blue and silver décor illuminated tables with prizes in matching tones.

Walter Potter Bertha Quade Ruth Blakeslee Alice Pittman Pittman Olive Street Hearts Helen Barr Maxine Coleman Baily

Wedding notices honor Elliott Bleck and Peters in Ridgeville

Richard Elliott will be best man at the wedding of Mr. Elliott and Miss Dorpaths T Peters this evening at St John’s Church at 5 30. A bachelor party for the groom was held Tuesday at the Elks with ten guests. Out of town theft noted: Harry Freeman of Lodi Ohio. Miss Marjorie Elliott hosted a dinner at Lanney’s prior to the rehearsal. The Robescher couple celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary with a Mass at St Peter’s Church North Ridgeville then a Town Hall reception for about 200 with guests from Columbus Akron Lyndhurst Cleveland Lorain Amherst Avon Lake Elyria Grafton Middleburg. Music and singing enlivened the evening.

Harold Bleck Richard Elliott Mr. Elliott Miss Dorpaths T. Peters Ino St John’s Chaurch Elpet the Elks Aveme Mr. Elton Harry Freeman Lodi Ohio Marjore Eliott Lanny's Peters Henry Choescher

Calendar Club Meetings and Society Gatherings Listed

A dense calendar lists gatherings at multiple homes and clubs. Events include Calendar Standard Bearers at Mrs T R Scheuneman 334 Siath street Edison. A M meets at 6 48 for business and school sessions. Twentieth Century Club with Bil Stesman. St Pauls Circle 5 with Mrs George Vogley Neuter Court Ss U S Club dinner and theatre. Hi-You with Mrs Donald Mohr Gulf street. W B A turkey dinner and election business. Monopoly Club No 1 with Mrs Penrod Robson Court. Tri Sigma Sorority with Mary Kiehm Eastern Heights. Major Woodworth Camp and Ausbary inspection. Sempre Ide with Mrs Jane Raids Lodi street. Pilgrim Community Womens Association with Mrs D A Stanford Fast Broad street. Cameo Bridge Club with Mrs B Webner George street. Allen P T A at 8 addressed by Superintendent Maston. Democratic Womens Club Christmas party and gift exchange at Woman's Club with early attendance. David J Nye Chapter Order of DeMolay meeting and revue by Floria Rockets benefit Christmas fund at 9 P M. Daughters of Scotland meet Townsend Club at 136 Middle avenue. Womens and Young Womens Missionary societies United Presbyterian Church meet 7 30 at Mrs Robert T Moore 205 Stanford avenue. Grace Lutheran Guild special meeting at 7 00. Vestry of St Andrews church meets 7 39 in Guild Room.

T. R. Scheuneman Siath Street Edison 1 T. A Twentieth Century Club Bil Stesman Marseilles Bvcenue St. Paul's Circle 5 George Vogley Neuter Court Ss. U. S. Club Hi-You Donald Mohr Gulf Street Monopoly Club No. 1 Penrod Robson Court Tri Sigma Sorority Mary Kiehm Eastern Heights Blvd Major Woodworth Camp Ausbary Jane Raids Lodi Street Pilgrim Community Women's ‘Association D. A. Stanford Fast Broad Townsend Club Middle Avenue Women’s and Young Woman’s Missionary Societies The United Presbyterian Church Robert T. Moore Stanford Avenue Grace Lutheran Guild St. Andrew’s Church Guild Room

Public Affairs Committee Meets at YWCA on Women's Charter and Lynching Bill

The Public Affairs Committee met at 2 30 at the YWCA AL to discuss the Women's Charter and the Anti-Lynching Bill. Members reviewed Youth Act, industry for youth, status of women under the Constitution, and set plans for future meetings and a January 6 session.

Y. W.oc Mes Rod. Howenstine Armia Storck J. A.daucas Wasner - van Nuys Ward Young Jast Booal Patnard

Chicken Dinner and Bazaar at 1st Cong Church Event

A church event titled Chicken Dinner and Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday starting at 12:30 PM at the First Congregational Church. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

Cong’s

Martyr Mrs Don W Myers Hosts Catholic Study Club

Mrs Don W Myers of 3862 Denison avenue hosted Catholic Study Club No 2 with Mia Luetla Pranks and Winifred Seward present. After dessert at three tables Alts Russell Stokley spoke on sacred vessels and early sacral houses, Mrs Ted K E Seward reviewed Sir Thomas More, detailing his rise and execution. Meetings planned include December 1 with Mrs Henry Radican and January 12 with Mrs Richard S Horan reviewing Shadows on the Rock and a devotional by Mrs Charles White.

Don W. Myers Denison Avenue Mia Luetla Winifred Seward Russell Stokley Ted KE Seward Thomas More More Sir ‘Thomas France Henry VIII England Henry Radican Christus Pberty Richard S

St Andrews Woman’s Auxiliary Joins Mission Effort

Ten members met at Mrs. Nerry Laundon’s home on Sixth street yesterday for a three luncheon and packed a box of used clothing valued at 100 dollars for the Santer Indian Mission at Niobrara Nebraska. Officers were re elected for another year: Mrs. George Colburn president Mrs. William Goacher vice president Miss Minnie Hummer secretary and Mrs. Nettie Lannton treasurer. The auxiliary plans an Epiphany party for January.

St. Andrew's Church Nerry Laundon Sixth Street Santer

WoT VM Club Meets and Awards Prizes

The WoT VM Club met Tuesday evening with Vers Paul Talarsut on Coevedand street. After a brief business meeting the group held quiet blocks and inserted contests with prizes awarded to Mrs. Tom Hal Teter and Mrs ta ody rae hehkt danele. A treat was served by the hostess. The next meeting is planned for December 13 with Mrs Jack Case as hostess.

Paul Talarsut Coevedand Street Tom Hal- Teter Danele Jack Case Pranhinn Fae

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