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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1923
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Howard H Hall of 111 Hillsdale Court celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on December 10 with a shower of congratulation cards potted plants and gifts from friends and neighbors making the day memorable.
In Elyria at the high school auditorium an audience of about two hundred heard a Scotch program under Clan Robertson No. 242. Phil Barker led, with performers from Ohio. a varied show included dances, songs, and Scottish character pieces, with Barker repeatedly recalled by the crowd.
The Negro Melody Singers of the Second Church presented a religious program at the First Methodist church led by Mme Gardner Bartlett before a several hundred strong audience. The group offered spirited carols and solos including Away In A Manger No Room In The Inn and Silent Night with Miss Louise Brown at the organ and Ella Smith as Oberlin organist.
The Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees elected officers for the coming year at Wurst Hall. Officers include Commander Cora Bemis Lieutenant Commander Louise Goodman Past Commander Florence Schoff Junior Commander Elizabeth Woods and others. Installation is set for January 29 with the next meeting the second Tuesday in January.
The Lo Main County Medical Society elected officers at its annual meeting in Lorain Public Library Building. President is Dr. Walloyd Adair, Lorain. vice president Dr. D. Thomas, Lorain. secretary treasurer Dr. W. E. Hart, Elyria. delegate Dr. George Nicholas, Elyria. alternate Dr. S. V. Burley, Lorain. censor Dr. S. E. Miller, Oberlin. Dr. Milton B. Cohen of Cleveland could not attend due to illness. Nicholas reported on Cohen’s Chicago post graduate work. Dr. C. W. Stone spoke on education. Attendance was light due to Cleveland meeting.
Round Table Club with Ludge and Mrs. A R Webber hosts at 361 Washington Avenue. Annual Lorain County Automobile Club meeting in Gates Room of the Congregational church at 7 30 p m. Men’s Club of Second National Church at Park House. Ladies of the Lodi Street Union and Second Congregational Woman’s Missionary Society meet with supper at 6 59. Moose Lodge and Eagles Hall events. Modern Woodmen of America Elyria Lodge 855 and Independent Order of Binal Birth election of officers. LaPorte W C T U notes Christmas program with readings by Florence Cook Lynn Hamlin and Vic Welle music and light refreshments by Mrs Miller.
Fragmentary record mentions a meeting with a Mrs at Drof of December referencing a mother and daughter with unclear names and location in W. Go AL along WL die avenue.
Mrs. William Simmers hosted a Five Hundred evening on Cleveland street with high scores won by Mrs J Slee and Jim Teal. Second prizes went to Mrs Urban Born and Roy Date, while Mrs Roy Date and Urban Born received consolation. Desserts featured iced cake turkeys shaped as hearts clubs spades and diamonds. Next meeting set for New Year at 323 Harvards.
Ely Ta Post No 12 American Legion met last evening and voted to provide Christmas boxes for Gates Home for Crippled Children and Memorial Hospital ex service men. A minstrel show was planned to benefit the town fence fund for the school. The event will feature a church service and a compliment dinner for Senator J F Burke, with attendees including Mr and Mrs J I Burgings.
Mt Wilson will speak to the Kiwanis Club about business matters. The Willoughby Charter Party aims to attract about fifty Kiwanis members to witness Lieut. Gov Jones's newly organized CL charter. The New Year’s Party is set for December 31 with members already anticipating the event.
Announcement states Lynn Squire former Elyrian resident is engaged to Edward Everett Enrigson of Cleveland. The note lists Mrs Nelle B. Enright of 795 East Street Cleveland as relative. Hospital notes mention Adm Tony Klamazak at 152 Huron Street and Ralph Herith.
St Pauls Evangelical circle met at Mrs Chas Wallas home to plan a three dinner and Christmas party on January 5 at Mrs A W Peters home on Middle Avenue. Rotary Club notes report a fine midday musical program with brief business remarks.
Harold Dangerfield spent time in Detroit this week. Miss Charlotte Webster a Oberlin soph moved through Cleveland. Mme. Gardner Bartlett of Washington avenue visits Cleveland. Mrs. E S Griffiths and Mrs. Lulu Welch of Cleveland visit Mrs. James Burt. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Walton at 677 East River street. Miss Pansy Bennington of Cleveland visits sister Mrs A J Slee. Several residents including Mr and Mrs James Johnson Mrs Dora Bates, Mrs Claude Richmond and Miss Mary White traveled to Cleveland to shop. Willis H Hart dies at Kalamazoo county farm at ninety. Delegations including Dr J M Morgan Senator George H Bender and Dr J B Storms attend the funeral events.
A dinner was held last evening at the First Church to honor Senator J F Burke. Attendees and local officials joined in recognizing his public service and contributions to the community.
Wellington residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Furze of North Main Street will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Monday December 12. The couple were married December 24, 2878. Friends extend best wishes. A child’s conservation bake sale is set for Hoffman's Meat Market Saturday at one o’clock.
Wellington notes a Grange meeting tonight with eleven candidates to receive first and second degrees and a public lunch. Also listed are obituary for Walter H Williams, 70, former resident and father of Merrit Williams, who died Sunday, plus local social items and church hall events.
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