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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

12

Christmas Party at Lake Avenue Hosts Notables

Mrs. Margaret Krebs entertained a group of associates at her Lake Avenue home Tuesday evening with two tables of bridge and a festive luncheon. Guests enjoyed a blue and silver color motif, a seven branched candelabra, red candles, and a gift exchange with silver ornaments. Privileged guests included Katherine Rogers, Bertha Meesig, Ella Sheriff, Mildred Brandigan, Eleanor Brandan, Kate Roth, Rena Decker, Ella Duckett, and Emmritz.

Margaret Krebs Lake Avine Santa Claus Katherine Rogers Bertha Meesig Ella Sheriff Mildred Brandigan Eleanor Brandan Kate Roth Rena Decker Ella Duckett Emma Ritz

Christmas Program Delights Elyria Musical Art Society

About sixty five students took part in the Elyria Musical Art Society Christmas program at Elyria High School. J Martin Beck led the event with Miss Helen Osborn opening with a talk on Music of the Holy Land.

Elyria Musical Art Society J. Martin Beck Helen Osborn Xmusic of the Henri Gilbert Lois Marie Bennett Behrend Carol Ann Peak Corrinne Rhodes

Friendly Twelve Club Party in Cambridge Street

Mrs. Matt Diedrich hosted the Friendly Twelve at her Cambridge street home for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Eleven games of pedro followed with prizes to Mrs. C. W. Oakley, Mrs. Elizabeth Duckett, and Mrs. Margaret Maddock. Diedrich won the hostess prize. A luncheon was served. next events include a watch party at Mrs. David Hansford’s and a January 4 meeting at Mrs. Tecla Neufer’s.

Matt Diedrich Cambridge Street Twelve Club Pedro C. W. Oakley Elizabeth Duckett Margaret Maddock Diedrich David Hansford Tenth Street Tecla Neufer Cascade Street

Brownie Troop No 2 Hosts Christmas Party

The newly formed Brownie Troop No 2 held a Christmas party at St Marys hall with mother’s committee guests including Mrs. Stanley Birkbeck and Miss Kelleher. A Yuletide setting, gift exchange, and refreshments marked the event. Mrs Luella Tavior is the Brown Owl and Mrs Ada Hull the Tawny Owl of the troop.

St. Mary's Hall Stanley Birkbeck Marsh Guerin Arthur Damm Arthur Haury Kelleher Luella Tavior Ada Hull

Christmas Bridge Night at Temple Court Hosts Golden Glow Club

Mrs. Maude McLaughlin hosted the Golden Glow club at her Temple Court home for a six oclock Christmas dinner with candlelit decor. Winners in bridge were first Mrs. McLaughlin, second Mrs. Kathryn Krugman, third Mrs. Anna Hollup. special award to Mrs. Mildred Page. A gift exchange surrounded a lit tree, and the next meeting is January 4 at Mrs. Leona Harmon’s East River home.

Maude McLaughlin Temple Court Golden Glow Club McLaughlin Kathryn Krugman Anna Hollup Mildred Page Leona Harmon East River Street

Oberlin Marriage Announcements and Wesleyan Drama Honors

An Oberlin notice reports the engagement of Ruth Dart of Lancelston to Harvey Smith of Lickesfeld with a Christmas Day ceremony at Lakewood Congregational Church. Also noted are Wesleyan University drama honors for Betty Agate and the wedding of Albertine Lockwood to Charles Reynolds at Walter Reed Hospital.

Oberlin Ruth Dart Lancelston Noc Harvey Hm, Smith Lickesfeld Lakewood Congregational Church Rev E. Bowers Miss Dart Sidney Dart Angela West Africa Oberlin College Mr. Smith University of Michigan Phi Gamma Delta Robbinsville N.C Albertine Lockwood Normand Lockwood Charles Reynolds, Jr Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D. C

Holiday Visitation From Cain May Be In Oberlin

The notice lists Mrs. Cain and Mr. and Mrs. R. Cain of North Park Street as hosting relatives for the holidays. Gordon C. May from New York City arrives tomorrow morning to visit his parents in Oberlin and his maternal grandparents in Elyria, with both sides of the May and Stevenson families mentioned.

R. #. Cain North Park Street Gordon C. May New York City O. C. May Oberlin

Mrs Williams visits Hof stran College for Christmas

Mrs Harry Williams, teaching French at Hof stran College in Hempstead, arrives to spend Christmas with her parents Professor and Mrs P S Peirce of Morgan street. She will split vacation between here and Ann Arbor Michigan. Miss Willa Bliss, music supervisor in Jewitt public schools, arrives to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs E C Bliss. Miss Doris Cain has returned home from Marietta College.

Harry Williams Hofstran College Hempstead N. Y P. S. Peirce Morgan Street Williams Ann Arbor Michigan Willa Bliss Jewitt E. C. Bliss North Pleasant Street Doris Cain Marietta College

Holiday guests fill homes for Christmas across town

Erwin Worcester of College Place and Dr Broesamie of New York City return from a Honolulu cruise aboard the U S S Honolulu and plan to stay for the holidays. Ohio State student Harry Zahm and James of Ohio University Athens visit their parents. Mrs Crowe and son from Chicago join Mrs Worcester's family. Several other locals host relatives and students from Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan and Washington DC for Christmas.

Erwin Worcester College Place Dr. Broesamie New York City Honolulu Worcester Harry Zahm Ohio State James Ohio University Athens H. V. Zahm Morgan Street B. L. Crowe, Jr Chicago J. C. Zimmerman West Vine Street Crowe Betty Wendt Ohio Wesleyan University Rolland van Ausdale Maumee Ohio Harry VanAusdale Groveland Street Paul B. Warner Philip Cuyahoga Falls P. Ht. Ohly Warner Katherine Fullerton Oberlin Kemper Fullerton Jean Nicol Washington, D. C

Elyrians Send Out Airgrams For Christmas Greet

Elyria postmaster C. J. Sartor notes a new Christmas greeting format the airgram. These messages require air mail and special delivery to reach distant destinations on Christmas Day. He urges quick mailing for far destinations to ensure delivery on the holiday.

Elyria C. J. Sartor Sartor

Japan to urge hide and leather makers on new leather limits

Japan plans to press hide and leather manufacturers to adapt as new leather restrictions come into force. Officials say the move aims to sustain supply for critical supplies while adjusting industry practices to meet the restrictions.

Japan

Old Age Pension Checks Held Delays in Dec payments

Ohio State Auditor Ferguson blamed State Finance Director Allison for possible Christmas delays in mailing December old age pension checks. He said 112,065 pensioners have checks written but cannot be released without funds from liquor tax profits. If Governor Davey acts by Thursday noon, 24 to 36 hours would mail them. otherwise funds must be transferred to cover the state share.

Columbus Joseph T. Ferguson M. Ray Allison Ferguson Allison Davey

Wakeman Man Wins in Florida Shuffleboard Finals

J. Q. Ford of Wakeman teamed with Miss Vestina Van Dusen to win the mixed matches of the Peabody Shuffleboard Club at Daytona Beach Florida last week. Eighty players contested the event with Ford and Van Dusen securing the finals. The club reports a growing Winter membership and plentiful activities this season.

J. Q. Ford Wakeman Peabody Shuffleboard Club Daytona Beach Florida Ford Vestina van Dusen

Youth Council To Sponsor Christmas Party

Lorain County Co operative Youth Council members will hold their Christmas party next Monday night at LaGrange High School. Music will be provided by Jack Fivnims orchestra and refreshments will be served.

Lorain County

Council Meeting Dates Shift for New Year Observance

The council announces the next cabinet meeting will be January 8 instead of January 2 due to New Year’s Day. Members home from college are invited to attend. An invitation was extended to join the Lorain County Senior Four-H Club dance at Columbia town hall next Wednesday night.

Colege Lorain County

Local Social Guests Gather Across Nearby Towns

Grafton residents and guests from Spencer Wellington Fairview and Elyria visited each other Sunday with a lineup of families including the Millers Damon Toma sheska Mennell Archer Pfeiffer Myers Lehman and Shriver. A Christmas program omission noted the Beginners Class taught by Miss Arlene Trenchard was corrected after the error.

F. I. Miller Spencer Clair Miller Cleveland Lecia Reulkoehter Harry Rogers George Damon Wellington Guy Wheeler Fairview Otto Tomasheska Charles Neil Elyria J. D. Mennell Dwight Wilson Mary Mennell Alton Mennell Blaine Archer Litchfield A. B. Pfeiffer George Myers Ira Lehman Leon Lehman Allen Mennell F. E. Shriver Henry Shriver

England uses insane for mad not cross or angry

A linguistic note explains that in England the term mad is typically equated with insane rather than crossing into anger or irritation as used in other regions. The distinction highlights regional usage differences in expressing mental state or craziness.

England

Three Million Dollar Goal for Baker Memorial

Western Reserve University announced a New fund drive with a $3,000,000 goal to erect a memorial college building and endow adult education at Cleveland College. A joint trustees committee representing both institutions will seek gifts and subscriptions.

Cleveland, O Newton D. Baker Memorial College Cleveland College Western Reserve University

Rumor Hopkins To Succeed Roper

Washington reports spread that Works Progress Administrator Harry Hopkins will be named to succeed Secretary of Commerce Daniel Roper whose resignation takes effect tomorrow. Col. F. C. Harrington would succeed Hopkins if Hopkins joins the cabinet. White House Secretary Stephen Early declined to confirm or deny, stating the President will announce his decision when made.

Washington White House Works Progress Harry Hopkins Commerce Roper Col F. C. Harrington WPA Hopkins Roosevelt Stephen ‘F. Early Early

Accident Prevention Bureaus Established Coast to Coast

Across multiple cities officials announce the creation of Accident Prevention Bureaus to coordinate safety programs and reduce injuries. Local leaders emphasize outreach, training, and enforcement as part of a nationwide public safety push.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dorothy Funk Mable Little Mrs. Krebs Brownie Troop Esther Wood Union St Betty Agate Ethel M. Agate Delaware Wesleyan Players Agate Kappa Delta Sorority Ohio Wesleyan The Century Club Mr. Lockwood Broad St Elyrians Allen Ernard Credit Jewelers Grafton Christa Anas Read’s Credit Jewelers Baker Rumor Hopkins Roper
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