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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1923
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes show an event at the Portue Uunte Deca I1ih venue with a line about admission and a dated performance or show. Names, numbers, and some items are unclear but the text references an auditorium, specific admission price, and a September release.
A long list of clubs and organizations meet across Elyria venues from Monday evening through Thursday. Key gatherings include the Audubon Bird Club in the Directors Room at Elyria Saving and Trust, Legion Auxiliary and Sons of Veterans events, Masonic, Odd Fellows, Rotary and Kiwanis activities, and numerous church circles, women’s groups, and social clubs with hostess names and street addresses noted.
Readable fragments show a Friday schedule with the senior class play Billeted at 1:15 pm in the high school auditorium directed by Ms. Helen Todd. Various clubs meet at listed addresses including Widening Circle with Mrs Nona Burch and Child Conservation League with Mrs B H Long. A Christmas party and dances are noted among many society gatherings and a Women’s Missionary Society jubilee year events at Church of Christ with Rev H G Saum.
The Fear de s Club hosted at 125 Spruce St welcomed two new members, Veda Harlem and Heian Rosh. Miss Maine Thomas served as hostess, and a light luncheon was enjoyed by attendees as plans were made for future social events.
Various church groups announce Thursday to Friday gatherings at homes, halls, and churches. Activities include Thanksgiving and Christmas events, dinners, speaker nights, circle meetings, and socials with volunteer drives and officer elections scheduled.
The King Heralds held their annual Christmas party at First Methodist Episcopal Church on Saturday afternoon. Entertainment included a Christmas Story by Mrs Edwin Kirby a piano solo by Mary Margaret Mincks a dialogue True Giving by Blanche Towne and Franklin Whitney and a Silent Night solo by John Whitney. Refreshments were served by several hosts.
The fragment lists visits and social events in Peru and surrounding areas. Friends and relatives such as Mr Don, Mrs Powe, Maud Flesgar, and Barbara Gaughier are noted as guests or hosts. The items reference engagements, family gatherings, and a string of daytime calls and visits among local residents.
A French model wears a jade green dance frock with a modified bouffant. The dress features silver lace trimming on the bandeau and bodice, with a fox fur accessory adding color.
Local society news lists visits and gatherings across Amherst and nearby areas. Attendees include Mrs E Erber Cleveland street Dr and Mrs W G Schaeffer Amherst and Al Koran Shriners Uncle Wrigley Marionette show. Obituary note: Oscar Bie of Philadelphia in-law to Mrs A Fosselius.
Local notes report Bessie Guild aged 14 involved in a sudden incident and subsequent legal actions. The article references her mother and Jamie Guid, with a memorial service and a discussion of guardianship or care arrangements.
Stanley Anas, 82, died Sunday night at his home on East River Street after a weeklong illness. Survived by wife, one daughter, Isgorski, six sons Chester Marshall Walter Benny Milo Godfrey and two grandchildren, all of Elyria. Funeral set for Wednesday at 9:50 AM at Grafton Polish church with interment in Grafton Catholic cemetery.
The report details Brakeman F G Ackerman lighting warning fuses to stop No 3 as No 2 returns. Engineer Charles Patterson and fireman E J Remier blame heavy fog for not seeing fuses. the third section failed to stop and wrecked passengers in the rear cars, killing nine. Dollar Day Bargains advertised for December Mth.
An evening concert directed by Madame Gardner Bartlett is announced at the First M E Church on Tuesday December 11. Proceeds support church activities and tickets are available at the door. Also published are market listings for butter eggs oils and cheese with varied prices.
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