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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1937

Page

2

Christmas party honors Mary Martha class at Amherst church

Members of the Mary Martha class of Amherst Congregational church held their annual Christmas party at the church parlors with Yuletide decorations. A tureen supper was served at 6 30 in candle light, followed by Christmas carols and contests. An exchange of gifts concluded the gathering. Nearby, Lorain High School A Cappella Choir gave its annual Christmas concert at Lorain High auditorium Monday evening drawing local attendees.

Amherst Mary Martha Congregational Church Nelson Zilch Lakewood Helen Minnie Sabiers Grace Purcell Dorothy Smith Edna Williams Marion Steele Clarence Dean Lorain High School Lorain Hi Auditorium

Christmas Party At Town Hall Hosted By American Legion

Members of the American Legion, auxiliary and families enjoyed a Christmas party at the Town Hall Sunday afternoon. A lighted decorated tree, recitations by children, Christmas carols, and gift exchanges highlighted the program. Santa Claus distributed gifts to all and candy to the children.

American Legion Auxiliary Town Hall Santa Claus

Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admissions include Miss Helen Kniesel and Mrs Earl Miller of Brownhelm. Discharges release Mrs John ODonell and her baby boy from Wellington care.

Helen Kneisel Brownhelm Earl Miller John O'Donell Wellington

Christmas party postponed for ice and sleet rescheduled

Circle 8 of the Woman's Union at St. Peter's church had its Christmas party postponed last week due to ice and sleet. The event will now be held on December 29 at the home of Mrs. L. Roemer on Axtel Street.

Circle 8 Woman's Union St. Peter’'s Church

Christmas Party At Church Parlor Delights Primary Members

Children of the Primary department of the Congregational Sunday School enjoyed a Christmas party at the church parlors Monday afternoon. A program of recitations and songs, games, and refreshments were highlights of the event. Mr and Mrs Robert Sumfield and son Elyria spent Sunday afternoon with Amherst friends.

Robert Sumfield Elyria Amherst

South Amherst Install Officers at Village Council

The December meeting at the town hall installed new village officers for the next term. Major Henry Garland serves as clerk and Harald Ailsap as treasurer, with Allan Thompson as council member and John Duncan among others. Marshals are R.A. Johnson and Fra Powers. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday.

South Amherst Lown Hall Ers Henry Garland Harald Ailsap Tres Trier Allan Thompson John Duncan Roberr Sop N. GG Townsend Albert Fazey Fred Bartlome Ford

Christmas Party Held in Church Parlors

A Christmas party occurred Sunday evening in the church parlors, an informal gathering for parishioners and guests. Volunteers organized refreshments and a brief program, aiming to foster fellowship within the community.

Christmas Masses Held for Parish Children

One hundred seven children were treated by the Ladies Altar Society. A Midnight Mass with special music is planned for 12:09 p.m., followed by Masses at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Christmas morning.

Ladies Altar Society

Christmas Program at Church Thursday Evening 7:30

The annual Congregational Christmas program will be held at the church Thursday evening at 7 30. The primary Sunday School group will recite and sing. A pageant The Nativity under Mrs Joseph Athel ig will be presented by the intermediate group and the Young People's League. Other interludes will follow and the public is invited to attend.

Nativitie Joseph ‘Tthelig Young Peoples League

Practice Tonight All Those Taking Part In The

A short note lists participants for an upcoming practice session with details on timing and venue. Strong potential participants are named, and the notice emphasizes attendance and preparation for a team activity.

Methodist Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Tonight at 6 91

Members of the Methodist church are asked to attend a Christmas pageant rehearsal this evening. The exact time appears as 6 91 due to OCR error but is understood as six thirty or six fifty-nine in context.

Brief notes on local residents and visitors

Rev B H Ryan of Vickery Ohio was a caller Monday evening Ruth Anderson confined at home for three weeks with illness is somewhat improved Mr and Mrs Ward Hubbard and daughter Rachel from Elyria and Mr and Mrs William Biaser and son Billy from Lorain were Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Springer

B. H. Ryan Vickervy Ohio Ruth Anderson Ward Hubbard Rachel Elyria William Biaser Billy Lorain Martin Springer

Litchfield Injured in Accident Two Youth Hurt

Two young men were injured in separate incidents late Friday while returning from work at the Standard Oil company in Me tina. One accident occurred near Me tina around 1 o'clock, details limited and injuries not specified.

Litchfield Standard Oz Company Metina

Nighttime Crash Damages Car and Wounds Two Men

Robert Johnson collided with a freight car at the B and O crossing near the A I Root plant. He suffered a facial cut nose and teeth damage with chest bruising and was rushed to Lodi hospital by Lotgeere's ambulance after Dr H P Robinson treated him. Dale Cox lost control near the Knopf place east of Litchfield. his car overturned but he escaped serious injury, though his ear was damaged.

Robert Johnson B. and O A. I. Root Company H. P.O. Robinson Lotgeere Lodi Dale Cox Medina Knopf Place Litchfield

Litchfield School Seeks Repairs for Certification Return

The School Board learned from Columbus last week that if Litchfield equips a chemistry and physics laboratory, improves the library, and adds other needed equipment, another inspector would be sent and a certificate of grade might be reconsidered for possible restoration.

Columbus Litchfield School

Local visitors and holiday plans announced

Mrs Margaret Damon Mrs Katherine Farnam of Cleveland and Mrs Grace Palmer of Honor Mich were recent visitors of Miss Helen Smith. E L Jackson a high school teacher and his wife expect to spend Christmas with Mrs Jackson's parents in Lima Ohio. Mrs L B Juell and baby son returned home from Allen hospital Oberlin Friday. Mr and Mrs Marion Pfeiffer of Wellington called at the H L Peiffer home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bert Lenarth and daughter of Cleveland were guests in the same home. Miss Florence McClure spent the week end with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William McBride at Sebring Ohio.

Margaret Damon Katherine Farnam Cleveland Grace Palmer Mich Helen Smith E. L. Jackson H. L. Peiffer Bert Lenarth Florence McClure William McBride Sebring

Social Acknowledgments and Christmas Visit Notes

A sequence of Sunday visits and Christmas guest plans across Elyria Strongsville Cleveland and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Kellogg and daughter Geraldeen dining with the Cra wfords. calls on Mrs. Charles Thomas at Memorial hospital. holiday gatherings with the Haing Chap and Bridges families. Mrs. L F Bridges family. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Richards of New York City. Homer Homan family guests. Mr. and Mrs. T H Case preparing for Miami after Christmas. visits by Dr and Mrs R K Homan of Detroit. further dinners with Mrs. Lydia Frerick and Raymond Frerick. Frances Knowles Lola Conklin Harold Geisel. Christmas entertainments by Helen Smith for Dan Farnam Alice Farnam Dora Jean S Damon and family. Ralph Patsy Damon Willoughby. J R Lawrence William Getty Lexington. Charles Petersen Calvin Cleveland. and the Wahlin family weekend at the E Wahlin home.

Orrin Kellogg Geraldeen William Crawford Elyria Charles Thomas Memorial Hospital Victor Haing Ceter Tathy A. O. Chap Lola Conklin la Grange Harold Geisel Chellie Baish Helen Smith Dan Farnam Alice Farnam S. . Damon Dora Jean Dudley Damon Cleveland Ralph Damon Patsy Willoughby J. R. Lawrence William and Getty Lexington Ohio Charles Petersen Calvin Rose Petersen Ernest Wahlin E. Wahtin

Warbling Fire Siren So Old It Explodes

Fremont Nebraska reports its warbling fire siren, in use since 1885 and nicknamed Old McGinty, burst during a test as Agu and rising steam pressure at the city power plant proved too much. The whistle, heard for miles, summoned firefighters to over 2,000 blazes and will be replaced, not with another warbling whistle.

Fremont

Storm Girl in Braille for Blind Readers

Joseph C. Lincoln's story Storm Girl is being prepared in a Braille edition of 100 copies for blind readers, making the tale accessible in a tactile format.

Joseph C. Lincoln

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