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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

3

Christmas Services In Suburban Avon Lake

Avon Lake readers learn of Christmas Sunday services at First Congregational Church. The 11:00 a m program includes Handel Messiah selections, carols, readings, and a sermon The afternoon vesper service at 5 30 features familiar carols Nativity scene White Gifts and pageant with names of local soloists and participants. Rev Beebe delivers benediction during the festive observance.

Adan Handel Solo Chor Jiyma Lacey Mawhby Charles Butler W. C. Black F. W. Lott

Christmas Program At Grafton M E Church

A Christmas program will be presented at the Grafton M E Church on Sunday evening December 19 at 730 p m. The program features audience singing Joy to the World and Christmas Time is Here with Rev. Geo C Beebe giving the Invocation. Primary Junior Depart ment and Beginners perform including John Guyeska with Christmas Toys Genevieve Maple A Recipe for Happiness Norman Butler Wilma Schwed Shiley Lower Dad s Present Donald Barber Looking on the Bright Side and more participants such as Frederick Zacharias Leonard Boise Robert Bowman and Earl.

Grafton M. Je Geo C. Beebe John Guyeska Genevieve Maple Norman Butler Wilma Schwed Shiley Lower

Christmas Program At South Ridge Church Miss Bascom Keeps Christmas

South Ridge Church will hold Sunday school at the usual time on December 19. After class the children rehearse for an 8 p.m. Christmas program featuring music, recitations, readings, and a play titled Mrs Bascom Keeps Christmas with characters including Mrs Martha Bascom Mrs Newton Raus Mrs Lawson Mrs Rene Stang Miss Sarah Piper Ruth Eldred Miss Maisie DeVore Mrs Clifton Simms Miss Pollie Grant Marian Knittle Mrs Bittenbacher and Mrs Clarence Hale.

Bascom Martha Bascom Newton Raus Lawson Rene Stang Sarah Piper Ruth Eldred Maisie DeVore Clifton Simms Pollie Grant Marian Knittle Bittenbacher Clarence Hale

Lorain Road Congregational Christmas Program Planned

Lorain Road Congregational invites families to candle lighting and a Christmas treat for children on Thursday evening. On Sunday at 9 45 A M the primary and junior departments will present a Christmas program.

Candle light ing services and play at Universalist Church

The Universalist Church will hold candle light services on Sunday December 19 at 4 30 PM and present the play Why the Chimes Rang directed by Mrs Crace Paterson The Christmas program for children and baskets for the poor will be delivered Friday by Rev Schneider and the Key Club boys

Crace Paterson Rev. Schneider Key Club Boys Frida

Christmas Cantata and Plays at Sullivan Church

Sullivan Christian Church schedules a Christmas cantata The Child of Bethlehem directed by Mrs Kate Bennett with Hankinson piano and a Junior Dramatic club Christmas Fantasy Street of Hearts December 22 including Mimi Lights The Candle and a Santa visit in basement. Proceeds and offerings aid Cleveland Christian Orphanage and Marion Indiana Old People’s Home. Sermon topic The Real Christians Spirit, Sunday morning service 11 AM with Sunday School 9:30 AM.

C. L. Wells Paul Shick Choir of The Christian Church Kate] Bennett Carroll Hankinson Elsie Ballou Olivia Farnsworth Charles Bennett Fort Catherine Moore Charles Wells Ismanuel Spirit of the Lord Warren Freyman Vera Moore Oro Hankinson Dorothy Gould Tere Shepherds Ethel Arndt Mildred Lance Ruth Hamblin Goldie Farnsworth Ormia Farnsworth Leotal Labkisher Mary Jane Lebkisher Mabel Freyman Dorothy Good Verda Elliott Katherine Hanna Katherine Moore Hilda Hankinson Ora Hankinson Wayne Lance Charles Null Kenneth Haverstock Oscar Long Harold Moore Noble Eliott Junior Dramatic Club of the Christian Church Mimi Jim Parker Randall C. H. Swan Mary Cook Alice Randall Ruby Cornish Francis Randall June Reisinger Mary Irma Alexander Laura Hugh Reisinger Jenny McBride Shirley Grills Tim McBride Bobby Grills Santa Claus Cleveland Christian Orphanage Old People’s Marion Indiana

Eaton Church to Present One Act Christmas Play

Eaton Church will offer morning and evening services followed by a Christmas program Sunday night December 19. The one act play The Silence of God stars six men with several off stage helpers portraying leaders contemplating war. Cast includes Inn keeper A J Carpenter Hans John Mack General Handleman Chester Carpenter Baron Otto Van Wassel Archie Stevenson General Schlieman Hugh Reisiger Count Feldman Jim Parker. Mrs Elan Durke will present the setting before the play.

Eaton Church Alden Innkeeper A. J. Carpenter Hans John Mack General Handleman Chester Carpenter Baron Otto van Wassel Archie Stevenson General Schlieman Hugh Reisinger Count Feldman Jim Parker

Clague Road Congregational Plans Christmas Basket Drive

Clague Road Congregational Church invites Sunday School classes to bring baskets for the poor on Thursday evening at 7 30. The event includes a Christmas treat and program to distribute the baskets.

Christmas programs and gatherings listed for several towns

Suburban calendar notes events tonight and this weekend across Carlisle Chatham Columbia Lake Avenue New Oberlin N Ridgeville Chatham Grafton Elyria Township La Grange and related venues. Highlights include operetta The Magi's Gift at the School 8 PM Christmas programs at churches and a 2:15 PM play at St Peters auditorium with public invited.

Chatham Congregational Church Grafton M. E Lake Avenue N. Ridgeville St. Peter’s School St. Peter's P.M

Christmas Party and Operetta Announced in Local Groups

Lyndon Chapter 0 8 P M Christmas party led by Mrs Leon Lehman. Litchfield Lodge and A M meet at Masonic hall 7 30 P M. Vincent P T A plans a Christmas entertainment an operetta On Christmas Hill at the school 8 P M. Progressives class M E S meets at Mr and Mrs M B Copas home 7 30 P M.

Lyndon Leon Lehman Litchfield Litchfield Lodge F Vincent P.T. A Christmas Hill Vincent Mrs. M .B. Copas

Carlisle Students Present The Magi's Gift Operetta Tonight

Carlisle students from East Carlisle school perform The Magi's Gift operetta at 8 p m with first and second graders in lead roles and third to eighth graders in song and dance. Scenic displays are by Miss June Harrison with direction by the school teachers and Mrs Kirwin, county voice teacher.

Carlisle East Carlisle June Harrison Kirwin

Avon to Present Entertainment Christmas Program

Avon December 21 marks the A C A meeting with a children's Christmas program. All children participate in three parts: first and second grades with Santa's Toy Shop, grades 3-6 with a Nativity Play, and the Girls Glee Club and Mixed Chorus. Music features traditional carols and singing with no speaking.

AVON Santa’s Toy Shop Girls Glee Club

Juniors of Baptist Ss 8 Plan Christmas Party

The Juniors of the Baptist Ss 8 will host a Christmas party at the church dining room on Monday evening December 20. A ten cent gift exchange is planned.

the Baptist Ss. 8

For Get Me Not Club Hosts Christmas Quilting Meeting

Mrs Clyde McAllister hosted the For Get Me Not Club at the Nesler home club rooms on Thursday with quilting and a Christmas themed menu. Two weeks later they plan a Christmas party. Mr and Mrs Paul Stokes hosted Five Hundred Club guests Wednesday evening with high score honors to Mrs Carl Schaffer Mr Blake Mrs Ed Stagg and Harold Smith and lunch served. They schedule a Christmas party next Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Smith.

Clyde McAllister Nésler Paul Stokes Five Hundred Club Carl Schafer Mr. Blake Ed Stagg Harold Smith

Intermediate class party at Baptist church

The Intermediate class of the Baptist Sunday School and their teacher Mrs Ben Walker enjoyed a party and supper in the church dining room Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Clarence Coder and children Clarence and Dorothy of Sheffield Lake spent Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Buell.

the Baptist Sunday School Ben Walker Clarence Coder Clarence Dorothy Sheffield Lake Buell

Latvia History Described as Ancient European Nation

Latvia, once a Russian province and a republic since 1817, ranks as one of Europe's oldest nations. The Letts are believed to have inhabited the region since the Iron Age, signaling a long historical presence in the Baltic lands.

Latvia Europe

Itchy mite disease spreads among children in schools

The article explains scabies caused by the itch mite, transmitted by direct contact and shared items. It details the progression from itching between the fingers to lesions on wrists elbows and other areas, noting it affects rich and poor alike.

How To Treat The Itch Mite Infection And Care

The text outlines a mite infection on the body from shoulders to knees with intense itching, especially at night. It covers diagnosis by removing the blister skin to view the parasite, and a sulfur-based treatment applied as an ointment over five nights with hot baths beforehand. A milder Wilkinson's Salve option and sulfur powder are described, plus cleaning and clothing changes, with guidance to stop if irritation occurs or if two weeks pass without improvement.

Wilkinson

Scoop Play at Wakeman High School Auditorium

Wakeman Dramatic Club presents the play Scoop at the high school auditorium on December 22. Social notes record Mrs. Dora Pomeroy hosting a family dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Benson and others. Sunday calls were made by Raymond Shinsky and family visiting Florence Shinsky, and by Lea Stage of Elyria visiting Add Beam’s family. Further visits include Carl Shafer of Norwalk and William Albright and others in Norwalk. Bernard Hughey recently visited Marietta. December Church supper noted at Congregational Church.

Dora Pomeroy W. J. Benson Raymond Shinsky Robert Hoyt John Shinsky Florence Lea Stage Elyria Add Beam Carl Shafer Norwalk William Albright C. A. Cooley Bernard Hughey Marietta

Reublin Bros advertise Honor Brand frosted foods at new store

Reublin Bros announce the addition of Honor Brand frosted foods to their regular groceries at 664 Braad a treat. A rep from Honor Brand will be at the store today and tomorrow with demonstrations and explanations of the superior frozen lines. The line offers over seventy items sold in one half and full pound cartons with pick frosting to seal flavor and color. The program notes the line originated in 1929 and has doubled in output each year.

Reublin Bros Honor Brand Braad Gwen LeClair Honor Brand Foods Sue Miss LeClair

Eastman Shares Hunting Trip Pictures At Meeting

Rev. F HE Eastman showed photographs from his hunting trip to Canada at the dining rooms event. Congregational Sunday School officers met with Mrs Curtis Todd to plan a Christmas program. Mr and Mrs Josiah Galpin were in Norwalk Saturday. Grace Elmes from Detroit visited her parents Vic and Mrs Fred Elmes on Coopey street.

F. HE. Eastman Canada Congregational Sunday School Curtis Todd Josiah Galpin Norwalk Grace Elmes Detroit Mich Vic Fred Elmes Coopey Street

Obituary: Frank Beam 82 Dies in Norwalk Memorial Hospital

Frank Beam 82 died Sunday at Memorial Hospital Norwalk. Survived by three children Mrs Homer Bailey Oberlin Mrs Edith Kiser Elyria and Henry Beam Elyria. Funeral held Tuesday 2:00 p m at W L Pease Funeral Home Rev F E Eastman officiating. Burial Pittsfield Cemetery. Christmas party slated for Congregational church Thursday Dec 23.

Frank Beam Memorial Hospital Norwalk Homer Bailey Oberlin Edith Kiser Elyria Henry Beam W. L

California oil waters yield useful iodine byproduct

California oil wells once deemed a nuisance now produce iodine as a valuable byproduct. The shift highlights the evolving value of wastewater, turning waste into a marketable resource and potentially affecting refinery practices and local economies.

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Avon Lake First Congregational Flora Schwarer Willam Schwarer Louisa Melba Schwed Alberta Schwed Nadine Sooy Tanet Dilley Rosemary Chamberlain Donna Rae Carmel Christmas Sprite Wayne Sooy Betty Jean Dunlap Sarah Jane Johnson Vivian Bartlett Delbert Spitzer James Tompkins June Scholl Elvetta Rader Jane Hitchcock NUT South Ridge Church Lorain Road Universalist Church Goodrich Motorola Silvertown A.M. Hutchinson Mgr Second St. Elyria, Ohio WSPAP Sullivan Christian Hazel Bennett Elan Durke A. B. Warner West River Street Clague Road Congregational East Carlisle School Chatham—Congregational Ladies Society Columbia Baptist Parsonage Lake Avenue—500 Club Jake Smith NEW Oberlin Oberlin Grange Grange Hall GET Romeo Claud North Chrisman, M.D DE. Chrisman Wakeman OCA Schroll Coal Lorain County Trust CO Amherst Ohio
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