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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1930

Page

9

Rotary Clubs Dinner Party in Vermilion Lorain Elyria

Vermilion Lorain and Elyria Rotary clubs held a dinner party at Daniels Villa drawing about 160 Rotarians and Rotary Anns. A. C. Calhoun presided as D. A. Baird and Ford Loomis initiated three candidates, one from each club, amid solos, skits, and ensemble numbers followed by dancing to an orchestra.

Rotary Clubs Vermilion, Lorain and Elyria Rotarians Rotary Anns Vermilion Lorain Daniels Villa A. C. Calhoun D. A. Baird Ford Loomis Elyria Club Robert Moore Muf

More Than Three Hundred Witness Installation of Eastern Star Officers

Elyria Chapter No 165 Order on the Eastern Stars held a regular officers installation at the Masonic Temple after a six o'clock dinner for distinguished guests. Grace Sheffield presided as Grand Matron with Otha Schall, Edna Whitehead, and Minnie Chapman assisting. Ruth Vestal was installed Worthy Matron, Hans Steger Worthy Patron, and other Elyria officers were formally installed. A Christmas quartet entertained and gifts were presented to retiring officers, with roses and jewels marking the honored transitions.

Elyria Masonic Temple Reva Williams Grace Sheffield Marshall Otha Schall Edna Whitehead Minnie Chapman Ruth Vestal Hans Do. Steger Katherine Stone Burnie Perkins Minnie Osborne Cora Phelps Grace Barton Associ Ate Conductress Mae Damm Gladys McConnell Pearl Reynolds Harriet Beazell Adah Frances Sherill Ruth Lillian Paton Esther Doris Hastings Martha Esther Heggie Electa Amy Nichols Ruth Leimhuis Sentinel Thomas Reese Ohio Grand Marshall Fannie Dart Michigan Hazel Peirce West Virginia Viola Johnston Minnie Lathrop Ralph Williams Charles Carpenter Ralph Standen Walter Smith Carl Damm Robert Stearns

Senior Class Presents Sun-Up at Elyria High School

The Elyria High School senior class staged Sun-Up, a period drama set in the southern mountains, delivering a well chosen cast led by June Harrison as widow Cagle. Burton Boynton as Rafe Cagie and Courtney Fulton as Emmy gave strong performances amid tense scenes and a convincing domestic backdrop. The play featured realistic touches such as a fire with frying ham and culminates with a second performance planned for the high school auditorium at 8:14.

June Harrison Atom France Asheville North Carolina Miss Emmy Courtney Fulton Miss Fulton Ance Emmy Pap Todd Jesse Skinletz Yankees William Auld Preacher Herbert Mason Bud Bob Sheriff Weeks James Baker Lawrence Stone Cagle

Daughters of Scotia Hold Meeting and Draped Charter

The Daughters of Scotia met tonight in the K of P Hall with routine business. The charter was draped for thirty days due to the past grand chief’s daughter Christine Robson’s death. Plans were made for the children’s Christmas gathering and tree on December 26. The draw for the quill occurred with Lance as first prize to Jeanette Brown and consolation to Mrs Arthur Henderson.

Daughters of Scotia K. of P. Hall Christine Robson Lance Jeanette Brown Arthur Henderson

A. F. F. W. Club Holds Noon Meeting in Chase Street Home

Nine members met for a noon dinner at Mrs. F. A. Barr’s Chase street home. President Mrs. Haverstick led a business meeting and the afternoon focused on aiding The Elyria Social Settlement and a tubercular patient at McConnelsville. Contests awarded to Mrs. Haverstick and Mrs. Rothe. January gathering set for Mrs. Haverstick’s Lincoln Court home.

A. F. F. W. Club F. A. Barr Chase Street Haverstick Elyria McConnelsville Rothe

Hillmer Hosts Bridge Party For Miss Eleanor Hillmer

Eleanor Hillmer entertained friends at her home 113 Princeton Avenue with a bridge party last evening. Three tables played and prizes were awarded for high score to Bunny Gillis, second to Ida Mori, and consolation to Hilma Shuckhart. Pink and white decor set the tone for the event.

Iss Hillmer Eleanor Hillmer Priceton Avenue Bunny Gillis Ida Mori Hilma Shuckhart

Officers Elected For Northwest Encampment No 188

The Northwest Encampment No 188 met at the I O O F hall on Broad Street with a large attendance and elected officers including R L Hastings as chief patriarch and G A Friday as high priest. A request from Harmonium Encampment of Cleveland was received to confer the Royal Purple degree on January 9 1931 in Cleveland. The by law change passed, and a talk on cooperation followed. Next meeting is December 26.

Northwest Broad Street R. L. Hastings G. A I. J. Blake Lee Vedder Jacob Smith BE. A. Telzerow Fred Rebbie S. K. Telzerow Harmonium Cleveland Aebie Malham Oberlin A. C. Miller

Dinner at Highams Highlights Christmas Color Theme

Nineteen friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Thomas Highams East River street for a tureen dinner. The table featured green and red Christmas colors and guests enjoyed card games through the evening.

Thomas Higham East River Street Iriday

Monday events at local lodges and clubs

Chevalier Lodge Knights of Pythias and Canton Lorain Auxiliary hold meetings. Lorain Beekeepers elect officers with Mr and Mrs George Yost. Rainbow Class of Methodist church meets Ruth Piper. Fellowship Club hosts Christmas party at the Y. Rainy Day Club with Mrs Cora Pfundt on East Ave. Colonial Club with Mrs C H Merthe on West Ave. Sunny Side Up Club with Mrs William Bruck on Water St. Whoopee Club with Marian Keeler on Kenyon Ave. Mus Art Society Student Department presents Christmas program at the high school. District 12 Bible Classes meet at 3 90 with Mrs Leonard Fisk 251 Princeton Ave.

Chevalier Lodge Knights of Pythias Canton Lorain Lorain County George Yost Rainbow Class The Methodist Church Ruth Piper Fellowship Club Cora Pfundt East Avenue C. H. Merthe West Avenue William Bruck Water Street Marian Keeler Kenyon Avenue Musical Art Society Leonard Fisk Princeton Avenue

Women’s Missionary Day Planned by Second Street Church

The Church of Christ at Second and Chapel announces a full day of activities tomorrow starting 10:30 a.m. with H C Saum of Bilaspur India delivering the address. Music includes a quartet and church ensemble performances. evening cantata The Light Eternal. Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Junior Church at 10:30 a.m. Gospel team rehearsal at 2:00 p.m. and Endeavor meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Hour of Prayer follows at 7:50 p.m.

Church of Christ Second Chapel Streets H.C. Saum Bilaspur Central Province India Malan Jesus Maunder J. E. Gould Paul Wainwright Walter C. Smith Elyria Chamber Music Ensemble Bible School Christian Endeavor Society Smith

December Meeting of D A R Held at Woman's Club

The December meeting of the D A R was held at the Woman's Club with regular business and reports followed by a tribute to Mrs Horace Ebert whose death created a vacancy. Miss Stella Wilson was named Honorary Registrar, and Minnie Brown's Hymn to Ohio was copyrighted and dedicated to the Elyria Chapter.

Woman's Club Horace Ebert Stella Wilson Ebert Ohio Minnie Brown Elycia Rudolph Siegfried Geo. French D. C. Martin John Bins A. W Huse Sumner Hartwell Wilford Gull Wilson Elvria

Christmas Cantata The Light Eternal at First Church

The Church of Christ at Second and Chapel presents Rene Bronnar and H W Petrie’s Christmas Cantata The Light Eternal at 7 50 pm tomorrow with a quartet led by Mrs R B Hand and Mrs D A Baird, joined by The Elyria Chamber Music Ensemble under Arthur Giles. Also features Bach and Franck preludes and solos with organ interludes, followed by benediction. Earl Merthe of Case School visits from Cleveland.

Church of Christ Chapel Streets Rene Bronnar H. W. Petrie R. B. Hand D. A. Baird Paul Wainwright Walter O. Smith Elrria Chamber Music Ensemble Arthur Giles Clare Short Bach Elyria Chamber Music Ensemble Schmidt Manger Cesar Franck Gruber

Motters Attend Fii tley With Marseilles Couple

Mr and Mrs B W Motter of Mansfield were guest on Fii tley of Mr and Mrs Frank Wunderly of Marseilles avenue, sharing an informal visit and social time with the Marseilles residents.

B. W. Motter Mansfield Fiitley Frank Wunderly Marseilles Avenue

Ely School to Present Christmas Entertainment

Ely school presents Percival Wilde's The Enchanted Christmas Tree on Monday evening December 15 in the school auditorium on Gulf road. The performance features a Bentons tale with chorus and carols, plus a modern trial travesty and full cast listings.

Ely School Gulf Road Percival Wilde Bentons Wilde Glee Club Gloria Josiah Benton Robert Roe Ella Benton Mary Nye Expressman Robert Prentice Bert Slaugter Fredericka Jean Plocher Robert Lee John Lersch Bobby Carr Gilbert Curren Ann Murbach Betty Chancellor Genevieve Garris Elaine Johnson Russel Yearling Earl Sehr Lorren Portman Glenn Downs Lucille Mohrman Wallace Forbes Virginia Zaiser Barbara Suppes Eleanor Timms

Women’s Relief Corps Elects 1931 Officers

The East Side division held a noon dinner at the I O O F hall with about one hundred attendees. At two o clock Mrs. Ella Williams presided as officers were elected for 1931: President Hattie Worcester. senior vice Florence Holcomb. junior vice Lucille Warner. treasurer Maude Jackson. conductor Lottie Lewis. guard Florence Terry. trustee Helen Hubbard. delegate Lena Klaskek. alternate Maude Jackson. Christmas party planned for December 26 with ten cent gifts. Charles Abbey Junior Club to attend. meeting closed with America.

East Side Women’s Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall Ella Williams Hattie Worcester Florence Holcomb Lucille Warner Maude Jackson Lottie Lewis Florence Terry Helen Hubbard Lena Klassek Clare Wendell Ella Savage Charles Abbey Singing of America

PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR EVENSONG AT ST ANDREW'S

Mrs W A Dehm soprano Mrs Robert Vestal alto J Martin Beck tenor and Mr Davies bass assist Walter Blodgett organ ist and choirmaster in presenting evensong at St Andrew's church tomorrow at four o'clock The program lists hymns lessons Bible songs organ pieces and choral works by Bairstow Thiman Jongen Dvorak Handel Mozart and others

Robert Vestal J. Martin Beck Mr. Davies Walter Blodgett St. Andrew’s Church Goss Thiman Bairstow le Froid de Mereaux May Jongen Lord Anton Dvorak Bonnet Jesu Federlein Handel Horeman Gloria Mozart Schofield Monk

Meeting of M E Kings Daughters Christmas party

The King's Daughters of the Methodist Church Sunday School were entertained at a Christmas party by Mrs. John Smith and her group in the church parlors last night. A short business meeting preceded a program with devotionals by Miss Helen Osborn, song by Miss Elizabeth Mitchell, a piano duet, and two Negro spirituals. Mrs. Cotton read a Christmas story of an invalid, and the class sang carols. Miss Ada Smith received a quilted comfort from the class, and all joined in Bless Be the Tie That Binds before a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Smith and committee with games to end the evening.

M. E. King's Daughters King's Daughters Methodist Church Sunday School John Smith Helen Osborn Elizabeth Mitchell Osborn Joseph Whitmore Ardis Maher Huston Cotton Christ Ada Smith Mesdames Burr Maddock, Brown

Dorcas Class Hosts Christmas Party at Lake Avenue Home

Forty members of the Dorcas class of the Church of Christ gathered Friday at Mrs. Van Valkenberg's Lake Avenue home for a Christmas party. Mrs. C. N. Terry and Mrs. Richard King presented poems, Mr. W. C. Fowler reviewed a Sunday School lesson on Bible divisions, and gifts were exchanged. Hostesses included Mesdames Wainwright Burns Ernh er Thomas Theron Goodwin and Miss Alice Wilmot. Decorations featured green and red colors and a Christmas tree.

Porcas Dorcas Church of Christ van Valkenberg Lake Avenue C. N. Terry Richard King W. C. Fowler Paul Wainwright Deane Burns Ernie Erher Thomas Theron Goodwin Alice Wilmot

Biblical and Christian Symbolism at United Presbyterian Church

The United Presbyterian Church outlines morning services with a 10 45 theme Biblical and Christian Symbolism detailing how familiar symbols reflect Jesus Christ. Bible school at 9 30 covers Saul of Tarsus and faith's transformation. Evening programs include P C U study At Work in the Homeland and Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth plus mid week prayer and Brazen Altar study continuity.

United Presbyterian Church Lord Jesus Christ Saul of Tarsus

Christian Endeavor Christmas Party At Church

The Christian Endeavor of the Church of Christ held a monthly meeting at the church last evening with forty-two in attendance. After a business session led by Ellsworth Albert a varied musical program followed featuring Mrs. Gerald Rice, Miss Irene Upton and her brother, F. E. Biddinger, Harriet King, Bill Robertson, and Raymond Brunger. Refreshments and gift exchanges concluded the event.

Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor of the Church of Christ Ellsworth Albert Gerald Rice Irene Upton F. E. Biddinger Biddinger Harriet King Bill Robertson Raymond Brunger

Church School and Worship Schedule with Lecture Series

The church offers graded Sunday School from age two and a half, with A. C. Schillieman addressing the young people's department. Morning Worship at 10 45 features a sermon titled Christian Personality by Rev. William Muir Auld. Music includes pieces by Rog ers, Guilmant, Vincent, and Spicker. Vespér service at four presents Mr. And delivering the Dante lecture A Trip Through Malebolge with a Christmas carol quartet.

A. C. Schillieman William Muir Auld Rogers Guilmant East Vincent Israel Spicker Malebolge

Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges List

Admissions include Mrs John Smith 209 Winckles Street Frank Kelly Chattanooga Tennessee Mrs Harry Reid 231 Cornell Mrs Pede Barnes Vermilion Jay Hastings R D No 2 Elyria Betty Rising Litchfield Ohio Discharges include William Innes 210 Bath Street and Thomas Dean 209 Temple Court.

John Smith Winckles Street Frank Kelly Chattanooga Tenn Harry Reid Cornell Pede Barnes Vermilion Jay Hastings Elyria Betty Rising Litchfield Ohio William Innes Bath Street Thomas Dean Temple Court

Lost briefcase chased by a reward offer

A lost black leather briefcase was reported Friday evening with contents missing. Sunbeam Heating Co located at 308 Depot St offers a reward for its return.

Sunbeam Heating Co Depot St

The Enchanted Christmas Tree at Ely School

A holiday event titled The Enchanted Christmas Tree is set for December 15 at 7 30 P M in the Ely school auditorium. Admission is 15 cents with reserved seats at 20 cents.

Ely

Dinner Bridge Event Honors Hucknalls at Alta Mira

Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Hucknall hosted a dinner bridge at Alta Mira Tea rooms on Columbia Avenue. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barton for first place and Mr. and Mrs. Canton Krantz for second.

B. H. Hucknall Columbia Avenue Alta Mira Tea Rooms Fred Barton Canton Krantz

Public on Tuesday Pro duction Preview

The notice invites the public to a Tuesday evening performance promising a fine production. Details are sparse in the fragment but emphasize a community cultural event.

Local Personal Notes From Elyria Scene Highlight Movements

Miss Laura Phipps of Salem Oregon visited relatives then left for home after four years in New York and Connecticut. The Norton siblings plan Florida winter. Miss Coury, Charity Hospital graduate, sits for a Columbus state nursing board. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Smith of Winckles street at Elyria Memorial Hospital on December 12. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Karas at the local hospital on December 12. Eleanor Gerstenberger, Miami University student, selected for solo parts in a Christmas anthem at Oxford. Mrs Seward of Broad Street spent yesterday in Cleveland. Born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Horwedel a daughter at Elyria Memorial Hospital on December 12.

Laura Phipps Salem Oregon L. EB. Sutliff Miss Phipps New York Connecticut Mary Carolyn Norton Will Norton St. Petersburg Florida Mary Katherine Coury John Coury Fourth Street Columbus State

Fashions Bright Colors for Large Women Go Daring

New York fashion writers note designers are shaping garments for fuller figures with attention to eye appeal and modern lines. Crepe dresses for larger women appear in bright hues breaking past taboo colors including high shades and red, a change welcomed by the growing group seeking stylish options beyond “old lady clothes.”

Frances Paget New York

Mrs Partridge Presents at Amherst Town Hall

Amherst Q December 16 a local Speech Class comedy Mrs Partridge Presents will be staged at the town hall auditorium. Kathryn Strohmeier stars as Mrs Partridge with Miss Margaret Trice directing. The play traces Maisie Partridge from Washington Square living room to her hat shop in spring.

Maisie Partridge Washington Square

Akron women offer weekend spiritual readings

Mrs. Mary Weyman and Mrs. Evelyne Burnside of Akron will give spiritual readings Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Phone 8201 between 3 and 5 p.m. for appointments.

Mary Weyman Evelyne Burnside Akron

Christmas Party At St Peters Church Choir Social

After the regular rehearsal the choir members wives and friends of St Peters Evangelical Church held a Christmas party. Two decorated Christmas trees were on display with games and contests. First prize went to Mrs John Sharp and Miss Edith Ehrman while Mrs Ed Moebius was consolation.

St. Peter's Evangelical Church John Sharp Edith Ehrman Ed. Moebius

Card Party Draws 135 to Legion Auxiliaries Hall

A card party sponsored by the local American Legion and Auxiliary was held in the K of P Hall last evening attracting 135 attendees. Pedro five hundred bridge and pinochle were featured with three tables in play.

American Legion and Auxiliary K. of P. Hall Pedro

Nullo Club Hosts At Wohlever Home On East Street

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wohlever of East Street welcomed members of the Nullo Club Thursday evening The main diversion was five hundred dollars.

Ralph Wohlever East Street Nullo Club

Senior High Chapel and colors chosen for four years

The Senior Hi Chapel met Friday morning with Geoffrey Monger delivering devotionals and the Senior High glee clubs performing the cantata The Childhood of Hiawatha in charge of Miss Dorothea Zilch. The Wee Workers postponed one week due to Miss Geraldine Cooper. The Sophomore Class voted on four year colors, selecting blue and silver. Mr and Mrs Clinton Kilmer of West Main Street South Amherst.

Geoffrey Monger Hiawatha Dorothea Zilch Geraldine Cooper North Ridge Clinton Kilmer West Main Street South Amherst

Hand Hooked Rugs for Christmas Gifts

Lovely hand hooked rugs in several sizes offered for Christmas gifts. Call phone 9021 for details and availability.

Amherst News Briefs From Local Church and School

The week closes with events around Amherst including Ralph Eckert of Oberlin speaking at South Amherst Congregational Church at 9 30 Sunday morning. Frank Walker convalesces after illness as Brookside High visits Amherst High at the local school gym. A benefit football game at Harris Street Field Sunday afternoon raises funds for the Community Chest. Mrs Marion Fisk, Ohio Congressional Churches field secretary and Chautauqua lecturer, will speak at Congregational Church Sunday morning. The Rec ord high school paper circulated Friday among students. A baby boy was born at the hospital Friday afternoon to proud parents.

Paul Shabbs Quarry Street The Record Ralph Eckert Oberlin South Amherst Congregational Church Frank Walker Brookside Hi Amherst Shibley Motors Ex- Hy's Harris Street Marion B. Fisk Cleveland Ohio Congregational Churches Congregational Church Wm. Dangelia Alton Dangel Jackson Street Clair Stiwald Elyria

Ford Fryberger Notice at 330 Broad December dates

Ford Fryberger of medium announces appointments at 330 Broad on December 14 at 7 30 and December 16 at 650 Broad. Phone 36584.

Ford Fryberger

Spiritualistic Meetings at L O F Lodge Rooms

Spiritualistic meetings to be held at the L O F lodge rooms on Sunday December 14 with afternoon and evening services. Several mediums will participate in each service and lunch will be served.

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