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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1935
Page
11
A Truth Seekers gathering at United Presbyterian produced a surprise as a Creme TOYS gift note announced Doris Wheatley’s recent marriage to Robert Roberts. The couple, knitting ties to families in Greenup and Belleville, plan to housekeep in the new year after a December 1 ceremony officiated by Rev Cooper.
Members of the Dorcas class showered teacher Mrs Will Foster with handkerchiefs after Mrs E Kitchenrither opened her East Broad street home last night. Hazel Martin and Charlotte Flint performed a duet and a contest aided the program. A gift exchange preceded luncheon for forty four served by the hostess with help from Mrs San ley Crandall, Mrs J D Funk, Mrs Will Hill, Mrs Charles Martin, and Mrs KEW Baird. Mrs Foster invited the class to Harvard avenue Friday evening January twenty fourth.
The Mary Martha Class of St. Pauls Church held a December meeting in the church parlors with twenty four attendees including twenty two members and two visitors. The group sang Christmas carols, heard the Christmas story read by Mrs. Irion, then enjoyed a social evening with games and holiday refreshments prepared by Mrs. L Styles, Mrs. A Vietzen, and Mrs. J Worthington.
The Republican Women's Club elected officers for 1936 at a regular session on Tuesday. Mrs J W Smith was reelected president for a third term, with Mrs B H Long as first vice president and Mrs L W Willard as second vice president. Other officers include Mrs R B Rosecrans as secretary and Mrs Irvin Wendell as treasurer. The next meeting will be January on the third Tuesday at Elyria Woman's Club. After adjournment, games awarded prizes to Mrs Nettie Laudon, Mrs A Peters, and Mrs J L Bridgeland, followed by a refreshment course.
Men of the Second Congregational church hosted a tureen supper for the ladies at 6:30 PM. An unusually large attendance attended as the ladies provided the evening program, including a mock wedding. Nellie Gregory directed the kitchen orchestra and Nina Ramnger played piano. The wedding party featured Violet Olmsted as the bride and Lee Marsh as the groom with George Sayers as minister and Glen Broderick as father of the bride.
The Elyria Woman's club American Home and Child Welfare Department held a Christmas party after a brief business meeting led by chairman Mrs. H. G. Hoover. Mrs. H. W. Tipball directed a Yule-tide program with W. C. Clark at the piano, Billy Remfus performing readings, Matian Sponseller singing with Mrs. Kolopos, and Rev. Fr. James Daley giving an inspirational Christmas address. Tea followed as Mrs. W. W. Mortimer hosted. The next meeting will be a sewing session with sauerkraut luncheon, and Anne Morrow Lindbergh's North to the Orient will be reviewed.
Members of the Vardi club gathered for a Christmas dinner party hosted by Mrs Agnes Pikhinus on Park Avenue last evening. A four course meal preceded gift exchange and social time with music. Bridge prizes went to Elsie Sparks first Nance Turnbull second and Manan Sparks consolation. The next meeting is January 7 at Marion Sparks on West Avenue.
The A. A. T W drama group met last evening at Mrs. Paul Ines home on Columbia avenue. Mrs Ward Young outlined the entagce mechanics and the program featured a review of the Pallet Russe for this year and last. The next meeting is scheduled for January sixth at Mrs. Harold Rorichs home on Harvard avenue.
Members gathered for a chicken supper at Ven Ture Inn followed by gifts. The event featured pedro and danco with Margaret Maddox Clara Wolf and Edna Schroyer winning pedro awards. Tony Hanson and Jatinzie Smith earned bunco scores.
Wreaths and poinsettias decorated Mrs. Don Myers home on Denison Avenue as Galaxy Club celebrated its annual Christmas party with prize winners Mrs. C J Ericsson first Mrs Walter J Boroski second and Mrs Ted E Seward third A gift exchange followed a luncheon at which tables featured red tapers and green wreaths Mrs Boroski and Mrs Seward were chosen to arrange donations for needy families Next meeting set for January 7 at Mrs Ericson's Park Avenue home Dim O club guests enjoyed gift exchange bridge prizes went to Mrs Leonard Adams Mrs Roy Robinson and Miss Jeanette Terry A two course lunch and a festive tree centerpiece marked the event Next party planned at Mrs Leonard Adams East Bridge Street date TBD
Twenty two ladies were served a chicken dinner Tuesday noon as Circle 3 of St. Pauls church met at Mrs Gus Apai s Kenwood street home. A devotional service led by Mrs Richard Fichtner followed the meal and she read an article for The Tidings. Mystery Sisters were drawn for the coming year and gifts exchanged. Time hostesses received gifts. appreciation extended to retiring president Mrs Walter Greber and the hostesses. The circle will meet January seventh at the church with Miss Margaret Anthony and Mrs Daniel Anthony as hostesses.
The annual Christmas party of the O% Literary Club took place yesterday at Mrs. Pearl Beck’s Furnace Street home with nineteen members and two guests present. The program featured Scripture reading, Henry Van Dyke’s Christmas poems, group singing, and a gift-cane activity with candy canes and cookies. Mrs Nellie Gregory is to host the club on January 31.
Ta Wa Si Club of the Church of Christ hosted a tureen dinner for twelve at the Wilson home on East Avenue. The event featured a gift exchange and Christmas readings, with plans to fill a Christmas basket for the needy and make a church contribution. Mrs Mildred Whitney of Chase Street will host next Tuesday, January 21.
The Chronicle Telegram will publish a Christmas music and church programs page on Saturday December 21. Churches and music directors are urged to submit copy by Thursday afternoon, single-sided and typed if possible, with appreciation for cooperation from pastors and directors.
The Employed Young Women's League held a Christmas party at the YWCA featuring a varied program. Dinner with red, white and green decor preceded scenes by Sylvia Chervenka, a violin solo by Irene Folkis with Dorothy Kieffer, a Dickens tale read by Berthoff, two tap dances by Joyce McKinley’s class, a cooking skit How to Stay Married by Annette Whitney and others. The Knitting group displayed handiwork, Santa Claus presented by Wahlene Otto, and gift exchanges followed. Guests included Schoffler, Mrs Berthoff, Mrs Rober Crenore, and Joyce McKinley among others.
Meetings Clan Robertson No 242 will meet Thursday evening in the V F L W hall at 7 00. British Empire club will have a Children's party Monday evening at 7 00 in the B E C C oms. Another general business meeting will be on Thursday December 26.
Miss Littie Laundon of Park Place opened her home to forty five members and guests for a program featuring recitations, piano and violin solos by Vera Brenner Norma Woodcock Nathan Brenner Ida Mae Smith and others, a Santa Claus gift visit, and an adult gift exchange. The gathering adjourned to January seventh with Mrs Anna Brenner hosting.
The Lorain County tuberculosis and Health Association bond purchase is agreed. Miss Minerva Seton becomes a three year trustee, succeeding Miss Rich who is now club president. Ina May Ardell joins Finance Committee. A New York League banquet honors Miss Kneubuhl and Miss Racne for January 30 at Town Hall Club. A Christmas party tops the evening at Miss Ruth Gates residence. Nine Elyria Home for the Aged relatives celebrated December birthdays with guests including Rev McMeeken Dr Romig and Dr Laveux.
Calendar entries show Chrysanthemum club with Mrs R Munz on 9th street and other groups meeting at homes or churches. Various clubs including J U G Club, Sr Friendship, Rebekah Lodge inspections, Christmas party for Business and Professional Women at Miss Ruth Gates home, Clasaue with Evelyn Lehman, R Gala with Anna Mae Blakeslee, Zeta Upsilon with Mary Johnson, Business Women's Dept sinver at club house, Tau Chi Party at Miss M Hewitt, Ladies' Auxiliary to Eagles at Mrs Edward Shaver home 410 Lorain Blvd, Townsend Club card party 136 Middle avenue, Circle 3 of 1st Cong presents Susanna Myers on Indian customs at 7 30 in church school room.
Two new members join Elyria Home for the Aged on Tuesday Mrs Aura Dole of Bellevue Methodist Church and Miss Blanche L Filson of Alliance First Methodist Church. Also noted are residents and visitors from Ohio and Georgia with local ties including births and holiday travel among Elyria families.
Hospital admissions list Mrs. J Beckwith of 411 Woodland Avenue Mrs Rudolph Schork of 219 Stanford Avenue and Peter Deimling of Valley City. Discharges include Mrs Jacob Krushinski of 327 18th Street Tom James of 221 Beech Street and Lauretta Hidenfelter of Grafton.
Sixteen members of the Wicota class of the Church of Christ gathered at Miss Jeanne Little's home for a Christmas meeting and gift exchange. The group plans to pack a charity basket next week. Betty Taylor and Dorothy Codner earned heart scores, while Lucille Gutensohn and Rose Schrock won the bridge awards. Hostesses were Elenore Copas, Kathryn Herschler, and Miss Little, who served refreshments.
Mrs McKinley of Sixth Street opened her home for a Captain P D Reefy Circle Ladies of G A R event. Five pedro tables and one pinochle table conducted play with Mrs Allie Freeman earning the special prize. Helpers were Mrs Mary Flood and Pauline Flood. Next party set for J H Howlett’s Cascade Street home on New Year’s Eve.
Treat for Children by Daughters of Scotia Lady Robertson lodge and Clan Robertson was held at Wurst hall. The event opened with Hark the Herald Angels Sing and featured choruses and songs by elect girls, recitations, and a tap dance by Jessie Meldrum. Santa distributed gifts as two hundred members and guests enjoyed Auld Lang Syne.
The Church of Christ invites orders for home made plum pudding and fruit cake available this Thursday from 11 a.m. Robson Creamery is taking orders for pickup or delivery.
Christmas shoppers will find thousands of artistic and practical gifts at The Johnston Gift and Knit Shop located at 280 E. Second St. The store offers a full line of Yearns Needles Bag Tops and free instructions for hand made gifts.
A pre Christmas service will be held this evening in the chapel of the First Methodist church at 7 30 o'clock. Special music includes carols and Dr. E J Bond will present stories of Christmas.
In the middle ages gloves were considered a privilege of the upper classes. The custom marked social hierarchy and indicated status, reflecting broader medieval practices of distinguishing elites from common people through attire and accessories.
The British Empire Club rummage and bake sale has been postponed to January 18. A penny supper will be held at Grafton M. E. Church on Thursday December 19.
A seasonal display of Christmas wreaths is available for viewing before purchase at 128 Courtland St. Paul Wainwright invites customers to see the new collection, with phone contact 2727 for inquiries.
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