The Colony Restaurant and Broadway Echoes of 1937
New York column recalls Ernest Cerutti's legacy at The Colony, Gene Cerutti's solo leadership, and the restaurant's exclusive, high priced appeal. The piece shifts to social figures, bars, and New York nightlife with anecdotes about Frazier Hunt, the Alexis family, and a drunken Chinese wanderer. It also notes radio announcers' throat troubles and changes in maid attire from button to zipper. The author reflects on Lily Langtry era maids and personal memories near Madison and 54th Street.
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New York
Colony
Ernest Cerutti
Italy
Ernest
Gene
New Yorker
Fortune
Madison
Bill
Social Register
Lily Langtry
Gwennie
Lillian Russell
McNaight Syndicate, Inc
Avon Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Harold's Home
The Ladies Aid of the M E Church will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs Addie Harold on Thursday December 9.
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Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
Addie Harold
Mthursday
Surprise 14th Birthday Party For Agnes Kasper
Agnes Kasper was surprised with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Frank Kasper and sister Helen on a Wednesday evening for her 14th birthday. Classmates Jean McClintock Betty Tomasheska Genevieve Kubuske Carol Shephard and Virginia Miller sent gifts along with aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Herman Haumesser of Litchfield who attended. Refreshments followed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Kasper
Frank Kasper
Helen
Jean McClintock
Betty Tomasheska
Genevieve Kubuske
Carol Shephard
Virginia Miller
Herman Haumesser
Litchfield
Village Council Sets Regular Meeting in Town Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the Village Council will be held in the Town Hall, Thursday evening, Dec. 9.
Alten hosts A and E club for card evening
Mr and Mrs John M Alten welcomed A and E club members to their home Saturday evening. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Harry Alten Mrs Anna Schneider Harold Stang John Spaeth and John Alten. A two course luncheon followed. They will be entertained in two weeks by Miss Katherine Schneider and Frank Boylan at the Schneider home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Alten
A and E Club
Harry Alten
Anna Schneider
Harold Stang
John Spaeth
John Alten
Katherine Schneider
Frank Boylan
Schneider
Forthofer Hosts 500 Club Gathering With Prizes
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Forthofer entertained 500 Club members Saturday evening. Prizes were won by Gilbert Forthofer Mrs Jerome Oster Mrs Maynard Krebs Carl Urig Mrs Gilbert Forthofer and Carl Hochwalt. A luncheon followed. The group will meet for a Christmas party in two weeks at Mr and Mrs Carl Hochwalt s home.
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Gilbert Forthofer
500
Jerome Oster
Maynard Krebs
Carl Urig
Carl Hochwalt
Adelbert Spitzer Birthday Party At George Spitzer Garage
A Wednesday after school party honoring Adelbert Spitzer’s 10th birthday drew about 45 friends and classmates at the George Spitzer garage. Games and contests entertained the group before refreshments. eight prizes were awarded.
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Adelbert Spitzer
George Spitzer
Prizs
Mrs Reichard Returns After Visit and Attends Funeral
Mrs. Nettie Reichard came home Tuesday after a week with daughters Mrs William Dutz of Cleveland and Mrs Jennie Lechner of Lakewood. Attended the funeral of W. A Spitzer Monday at William Spitzer's home in North Eaton. On Wednesday evening Miss Rhea Beesing and others were present.
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Nettie Reichard
William Dutz
Cleveland
Jennie Lechner
Lakewood
Mary Ryder
Arthur Rinehart
John Beesing
W. A Spitzer
William Spitzer
North Eaton
Rhea Beesing
Jack Gardner
Carl Shephard
Mildred
Baptist Church Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Evening
The regular Prayer meeting and Bible Study of the Baptist Church will be held in the church dining room Thursday evening December 9.
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The
Baptist Church
Wellses Caring for Ill Mother in New London
Mrs L A Wells of New London helps care for her mother Mrs William Barr Sr who is ill at her mother's home. Mr and Mrs James Peck spent Saturday evening in Elyria. Mrs Norwood Bailey of Elyria was a recent guest at the Peck home.
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L. A. Wells
New London
William Barr Sr
James Peck
Elyria
Norwood Bailey
Peck
Grafton Lodge Hosts Elyria Rebekah Guests Dinner
St Clair Rebekah Lodge Elyria will be guests of Grafton Anchor Rebekah Lodge at a tureen dinner Tuesday evening December 7 preceding the regular meeting in which officers will be elected.
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St. Clair Rebekah Lodge
Elyria
Grafton Anchor Rebekah Lodge
Gingham Pinochle Club Holds Tuesday Meeting
The Gingham Pinochle Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Rose Grabenstetters home. Awards went to Mrs Leona Seckt first place Mrs Lucille Cornish second and Mrs Rose Grabenstetter third. A Christmas party was planned for Dec 14 at Mrs Ida Burtons home and on Dec 8 Mrs Irma Wise will host a member and husband party. The hostess served a refreshment course.
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Rose Grabenstetter
Leona Seckt
Lucille Cornish
Ida Burton
Irma Wise
Victory Quilt Club Meets for Noon Dinner and Plans Dec 16 Event
Mrs. Tom Buckingham hosted the Victory Quilt Club on Wednesday with a noon dinner and a nearly completed quilt. Members discussed plans for a Christmas party to be held December 16 at the home of Mrs. Burt.
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Tom Buckingham
Victory Quilt Club
Burt
Elyria Meeting Proposed as Model for Other Cities
An Elyria gathering where manufacturers and businessmen learned about a Washington conference is offered by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce as a model for other Chambers. Three Elyria delegates discussed taxes on undistributed profits and on capital gains and losses, fueling the suggestion that Chambers in other cities adopt the same plan to inform business leaders about actions and future prospects.
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Elyria
Washington
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Ohio Chamber
Chambers of Commerce
Community Guests Noted in Local Lodges and Homes
Corey and Mrs. Flord Zacharias attended the Lillywood Re bekah Lodge in Wellington as guests. Mrs. Joe Anderson with her children and Mrs. Vancil Myers with Devona and Delbert visited Cleveland on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller and their son joined Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Miller and their son from Rittman for a recent dinner gathering at the Clair Miller home. Mrs. Minnie Brunson of Berea stayed overnight with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Buckingham on Tuesday.
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Corey
Flord Zacharias
Lillywood Rebekah Lodge
Wellington
Joe Anderson
Vancil Myers
Devona
Delbert
Cleveland
Harold Miller
Boyd Miller
Rittman
Clair Miller
Minnie Brunson
Berea
Tom Buckingham
Youth Rally Highlights Lorain Event at Emmanuel Church
Attendees Rev and Mrs R G Pferrer and daughter Lois Miss Marian Huittle Malcolm Fowl attended the Youth Rally at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Lorain A banquet started at 6 30 PM followed by a program Bishop Epp of Naperville Illinois delivered the address Miss Marian Knittle visited Flat Rock for the rally Others joined Mr and Mrs George Knittle Mr and Mrs Adam Grobe and family in Lorain Mr and Mrs Raymond Hiscox attended a wedding reception for Richard Elliott at the Peters home in Elrla Elyria saw the marriage of Richard J ENort and Dorothy L Peters at St Johns Lutheran Church Krieg's hosted the wedding dinner Police in Constantinople Turkey issued fines for traffic violations.
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South Ridge
Emmanuel Evangelical
Marian
Adam Grobe
Lorain
Raymond Hiscox
Richard Elliott
E. H. Peters
Elrria
Shirley Bals
Ilness
A. J. Hiscox
Richard J Enort
Dorothy L. Peters
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Elyria
Krieg’s
How to Go to Sleep Easily Held Sour Eyes Open
Instructional ad describes a remedy to improve sleep and reduce waking due to bladder irritation. Claims a kidneys evacuant can remove excess acids and waste. Promotes a tonic made from juniper and other herbs, priced at 25 cents. Advises asking druggist for Buhets the kidney evacuant at C C Bowers Druggist.
Ladies Benevolent Bazaar At Cong Church Holds Sale
North Ridgeville notes the Ladies Benevolent Society annual bazaar at the Congregational church with a self-serve luncheon and bake goods. A large attendance and out-of-town visitors contributed to a successful fundraiser. Next meeting slated for December 15.
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N. Ridgeville
Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church
Christmas program and hospital note in Ridgeville district
Mrs Glenn Falkner and Mrs Wim Smith host the Study Club on Tuesday December 7 with travel talk by Mrs Vern Andrews and exchange of Christmas gifts. Charles Bommer recovers from an appendectomy at Elyria Hospital. Mrs Emory Hershery and son Jimmie dined with cousin Mrs Wm Edwards at Amherst. Grade school presents Santa in Bund erland operetta at Ridgeville school.
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Glenn Falkner
Wim. Smith
Vern Andrews
Charles Bommer
Elyria Hospital
Emory Hershery
Jimmie
Wm. Edwards
Amherst
Ridgeville School
Bunderland
Litchfield Church Notes Youth Officers Elected
The South street division of the L B S will serve the school lunch Thursday Dec. 9. The Young People's Society elected officers at their last meeting. President Lawrence Johnson. vice president Bord Colbru.. secretary and treasurer Virginia Seeley.
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South Street
Young People’s 7Ciety
Lawrence Johnson
Bord Colbru
Virgima Seeley
Social Get Together Led by Thelma Miller at The Barth Home
The social chairman Thelma Miller announces a meeting at the Alvin Barth home Sunday evening December 5 at 7 30 with Neil Frombaugh as leader for the gathering.
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Thelma Miller
Alvin Barth
Neil Frombaugh
Funeral of Miss Cora Pelton in Litchfield
Miss Cora Pelton died at Lodi hospital and her funeral was held at her home. She lived 79 years in Litchfield and shared a farm with her sister until the sister’s death in 1912. Rev. L. B. Juell conducted services and burial was in Litchfield cemetery.
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Cora Pelton
Lodi Hospital
Miss Pelton
Litchfield
L. B. Juell
Congregational Church
Litchfield Cemetery
Ministerial Association Meeting and Local Visits
Rev and Mrs H S Mable attended the Medina county ministerial association meeting and banquet at the Y M C A rooms in Medina with Dr Norton of Oberlin as speaker. The Ladies Benevolent society of the Congregational meets Thursday afternoon Dec 9 at 2 30. Mr and Mrs Harvey Stoughton and family Mrs Ambrose and Mr and Mrs Chester Whalin of Elsta were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Adam Rising. Mr and Mrs Roland Pfeiffer of Cleveland were Sunday guests.
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H. S. Mable
Medina County Ministerial Association
Medina
Dr. Norton of
Oberlin
Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational
Harvey Stoughton
Amrs
Ambrose
Chester Whalin
Elsta
Adam Rising
Roland Pfeiffer
Cleveland
Lorain County Ranks Thirteenth in Flower Greenhouses
Lorain County ranks thirteenth among Ohio counties in flower greenhouse area. A survey by the Ohio Flower Growers and Retailers Association shows Lorain County with 330000 square feet, 23 florists, and 43 employees. Hamilton leads with 1148000 square feet, 83 florists, 150 employees. Summit and Cuyahoga follow, with Lucas, Stark, Lake, Franklin, Columbiana, Clark, Trumbull, Mahoning, Fulton also listed among top counties.
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Lorain County
Ohio
Ohio Flower Growers and Retailers Association
Justin Diederich
Ridgeville Township
Hamlton County
Summit County
Cuyahoga County
Lucas
Stark
Lake
Franklin
Columbiana
Clark
Trumbull
Mahoning
Fulton
Lorain
Miss Stranahan enters Akron Clinic for observation
At the H. L. Pfeiffer home Miss Mary Stranahan, unsettled for months, decides to enter Akron Clinic for observation. Her cousins, Mr and Mrs R J Hyde of Medina, accompany her to Akron on Tuesday. Mrs Eberle hosts the Friendly Club Wednesday evening with two tables of bridge in play.
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H. L. Pfeiffer
Mary Stranahan
Akron Clinic
R. J. Hyde
Medina
Akron
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