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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1933

Page

5

Helen Taylor Engaged to Lorain Man Revealed at Tea

Miss Helen Taylor announced her engagement to Daniel Smith a Lorain businessman yesterday at a Washington Avenue tea. About fifty guests attended with Mrs. F. T. Horan Mrs. Harry A. Crandall and Mrs. Harry S. Calvert hosting. Smith a Cornell graduate connected with Smith Gerhart Mercantile Co. No wedding date set.

Helen Taylor Lorain Man Taylor Washington Avenue Daniel Smith Lorain F. T. Horan Harry A. Crandall Harry S. Calvert Miss Taylor A. B. Taylor Maryland College Lutherville Mr. Smith Henry J. Smith Hamilton Avenue Cornell University Sigma Alpha Phi Fraternity Smith-Gerhart Mercantile Co

Hillmer-Ericsson Engagement Announced at Galaxy Club Formal

Mr and Mrs George Hillmer announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor to Dr Carl J Ericsson son of Mr and Mrs K A Ericsson The betrothal ring was presented at the Galaxy club formal supper in the Crystal room of the Hotel Hollenden Attendees included Elyria High School graduates Miss Hillmer and Dr Ericsson and Galaxy members Also listed are several attendees with names and affiliations. no wedding date set.

George Hillmer Park Avenue Eleanor Carl J. Ericsson K.A. Ericsson Eleventh Street Galaxy Club Crystal Room Hollenden Dr. Ericsson Miss Hillmer Rupert Wise del Boylan al McDermott Ted Sewid Walter J. Boroski

Cosmopolitan Club Hosts Dinner Bridge at Woman's Club

The Cosmopolitan Club entertained husbands and guests at a Christmas themed dinner bridge in Elyria Woman's Club. A long seven candlelit table featured holly and evergreens with group singing before six bridge games. Prizes went to Mrs. Gerald Wagner and Henry Ault, consolation to Mrs. Henry Beam and Gerald Wagner. Next meeting set for January 8 at the YWCA with Mrs. Herman Leonard and Mrs. C Spence hosting.

Elyria Woman’s Club Cosmopolitan Club Henry Beam McKelvey Gerald Wagner Henry Ault I. J. Sheppard Mece Kelvey George Byrd Curtis Spence Herman Leonard C. Spence

T K B club holds annual holiday progressive dinner

The T K B club hosted its annual holiday party as a three stop progressive dinner starting at Betty Humphrey’s home with a buffet, festive lighting and mistletoe. Jane Gill’s home hosted the second course with additional helpers and decorations. The Legion Home served the third course, then bridge followed with prizes to Harriett Somers and Joe Smith.

T. K. B. Club Betty Humphrey Miss Humphrey Mildred Easly Mary Lou Bolly Donna Dickson Rosetta Dyer Jane Gill Miss Gill Maxine Bannon Billie Struck Dorothy Rober Kathryn Nivus Gill Legion Home Mary Lou Duffy Mary McGuire Harriett Somers Brizes Joe Smith Donna Dickason Harold Well

Life of Paul and Circles of Christian Experience At United Presbyterian

The Bible School prayer group meets at 9 20 and all members are urged to attend. The lesson subject is The Life of Paul with Scripture Phil 3 1 14. Morning worship theme The Circles of Christian Experience Do You Belong to the 500. Watch Night service 10 36 to 12 00. Men hour 10 30 to 11 pastor led concluding hour. Devotional service Wednesday 7 16. Bible study 7 45 I Samuel first twelve chapters.

Bible School Paul Christian Experience

Janice Hucknall Hosts Sixth Birthday Party

Janice Hucknall of 334 Columbia Avenue entertained a group of friends Friday afternoon for her sixth birthday. Games and refreshments followed, with Christmas colored decorations and guests including Alice Van Demark Janet Douglas Jean Glauner Dick Sawyer Billy Henderson Charles Geisel Teddy Harpster Jack Cairns Don Foster Buddy Hobart and Paul Gentzel.

Janice Hucknall Columbia Avenue Alice Vandemark Janice Glauner Diane Haury Janet Douglas Jean Glauner Dick Sawyer Billy Henderson Charles Geisel Teddy Harpster Jack Cairns Don Foster Buddy Hobart Paul Gentzel

West River shower honors Miss Mary Herold bride elect

Mrs. William Lutz and Mrs. Phil Giering hosted a shower at the Herold home on West River street for Miss Mary Herold, bride elect of Wil ford Rainer. Bunco awarded first prize to Miss Mae Giering of Cleveland and second to Miss Pauline Clezewski of this city. A late luncheon fed twenty guests and a thoughtful gift was presented to the honoree.

Louise Herold William Lutz Phil Giering Herold West River Street Mary Herold Wilford Rainer Bunco Mae Giering Cleveland Pauline Clezewski

Notawa Club Holds Annual Christmas Party at Beal Home

Twenty members and two guests gathered at Mrs. Sadie Beal's Telegraph road home for the Notawa Club Christmas party. Hostesses were Misses Cecile Pfieffer Doris Walker and Mesdames Edna Baun Margaret Beal Ruth Holo bach. Officers elected for the coming year were President Miss Doris Walker Vice President Miss Cecile Pfief fer and Secretary Treasurer Miss Flora Krugman. Five tables of dance followed with honors to Miss Emma Barbknecht Jennie Fillmon and Mrs Laura Buchholtz. A luncheon was served. Next meeting set for January 25 hosted by Misses Victoria Albrecht Olvive Feagler and Jennie Fillmon, location to be announced.

Notawa Club Sadie Beal Telegraph Road Cecile Pfieffer Doris Walker Edna Baun Margaret Beal Ruth Holobach Flora Krugman Emma Barbknecht Jennie Fillmon Laura Buchholtz Victoria Albrecht Ollvne Feagler

New Year Service Planned at North Ridgeville Church

A New Year’s service will be held at North Ridgeville Congregational Church tomorrow morning. Mr. Young speaks on “The New Year” about essential ideas for progress. The choir led by Miss Eleanor Gerstenberger will reprise part of the cantata from the Christmas party. Mrs. A D Knapp presents organ numbers. A brief New Year’s address will follow during Sunday School hour.

North Ridgeville Congregational Young Eleanor Gerstenberger A. OD. Knapp

Loyalty Sunday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Loyalty Sunday will be celebrated at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Sunday morning at 10 45 Rev Harold Sayles pastor will speak on Our Sharing The Sunday series meets at 9 45 with Mrs Sayles in charge of worship There will be no evening service.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Harold Sayles Sayles Evenins Orvice

Painter Edwin Finnell and minor Nellie Blair linked in Elyria case

Justice of the Peace in Elyria records Edwin Finnell aged 25 and Nellie Blair aged 17 in a local matter. Authorities identify Finnell as a painter and list Blair as a seventeen year old resident.

Edwin Finnell Elyria Nellie Blair Justice of the Peace

Seven Original Members Of Alpha Delta Sigmas At Annual Reunion

The fifth annual reunion banquet of the Alpha Delta Sigma fraternity was held in Elyria County last evening at six. Seven of the original ten members attended the dinner, including Jim Sharkey Elyria John Shaw Sam Manzo Al Jenkins Pittsburg Alan Passen and Wm Basinger Oberlin Fenton Nec Clare Troy New York. Absent were Harry Bivin San Angelo George Roberts Los Angeles and Arthur Robson Columbus. Afterward the group attended a Cleveland theater and then held the usual meeting to discuss future plans.

Alpha Delta Sigma Fraternity Elyria County Jim Sharkey John Shaw Sam Manzo Elyria al Jenkins Pittsburgh Alan Passen Wm. Basinger Oberlin Fenton Nec Clare Troy New York Harry Bivin San Angelo Texas George Roberts Los Angeles California Arthur Robson Columbus Cleveland

Watch Night Drama at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ on Second and Chapel streets presents the drama The Tragedy of Father Time at the Watch Night service Sunday evening at 10 30. The cast includes Father Time Raymond Bringer The New Year Alice Tarry Success Roger Williams Indifference David Wainwright Measure Kenneth Young Greed Wayne Burdue Procrastination Dana Fox Faith Ruth McGinnis Truth Lillian Mallory Dependability Lucille Hand Love Mildred Findlay Conscience Mary Fox Soldiers Seth Crandall Bob Chapman George Haueter Henry Meckley Russell Shepherd and others with Phillip Baird Philanthropists E R Laver and H C Eckenro ad.

Church of Christ Second Chapel Streets Father Time Raymond Bringer Alice Tarry Roger Williams David Wainwright Kenneth Young Wayne Burdue Dana Fox Ruth McGinnis Lillian Mallory Lucille Hand Mildred Findlay Mary Fox Seth Crandall Bob Chapman George Haueter Henry Meckley Russell Shepherd H. Wells Eriome Phillip Baird E. R. Laver H. C. Eckenroad Paul Wainwright Bellringer S. N. Findlay D. A. Baird Clare Short

Ladies of the G A R Meet in Woodman Hall

Captain P D Reefy Circle 96 met in Woodman Hall with inspector Sadie May Williams of Cleveland and past president Carrie Jackson. Two candidates initiated, two honorary members obligated. $35.75 home talent play net. fruit baskets sent to six Civil War veterans at Christmas. Prizes awarded to Mrs Hitsman and William Gowman. Nineteen members and four honorary members present. Meeting adjourned to January 5.

P. D. Reefy Woodman Hall Sadie May Williams Cleveland Department Carrie Jackson Katey Elyria Hitsman William Gowman

Pilgrim Community Church Sets New Year Theme 1934

The Pilgrim Community Church plans a New Year sermon themed 1934 Challenges the Church from Job 32 7 at 10 45 tomorrow. Sunday School convenes at 9 30 with Mrs Jesse Bauer as superintendent. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 pm to install new officers. Seth Parker meeting set for 7 30 at the Scrivens home on Fast Broad Street. A cordial welcome to all.

Pilgrim Community Church Jesse Bauer Christian Endeavor Seth Parker Harold Scrivens Fast Broad Street

Special Evening Service Marks Year End at Church

On the last Sunday of 1933 a 7 36 PM service features hymns anthems and a sermon reflecting on the past year and future guidance. An early communion at 7 20 AM and church school at 9 30 AM precede the 10 45 sermon. The offertory is Ring out wild bells. Monday New Year’s Day Holy Communion at 10 30 AM.

Eishreen Adults Confirmed At Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church welcomes Eishreen adults as new members at Sunday morning service in a rite of confirmation. Rev Schumm will preach Rock of Ages and a New Year meditation Mortal Man a Fading Leaf. Choir conducted by Leonard Krugman to sing Did You Think to Pray. Harriet Seeley visits Spencer weekend.

Eishreen Grace Lutheran Church Schumm Leonard Krugman Seot Schumin

Piano Students of Miss Hinman Present Recital

Piano students of Miss Lucille Hinman staged a Christmas recital at Day's Music Studios. Advanced student Emma Curtis led part three with a solo and two pianos alongside Hinman. program included Silent Night, Autumn in Music, Anitra's Dance, Spanish Dance, and Mozart Rondo with Curtis.

Musical Friends Lucille Hinman Emma Curtis Miss Curtis Miss Hinman Mary Kelly O’ Little Town of Bethlehem Patty Hoke M. F Pitcher Janet Stevens Santa Cadman Mary Fritzsche Picking Holly Bragdon Deering Jean Gray Santa Claus Louise Stairs Violet Leber Kohleri Ruth Stevens Anitra Grieg Mary Howe

Watch Night Service at First Methodist Episcopal Church

Beginning at 10 00 P M tomorrow a Watch Night Service will be held in the Main Auditorium at Third and Court streets There will be an hour of instrumental and vocal music and a short sermon by the pastor At 11 00 o clock the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper will be administered A lunch will follow with fellowship Dr Bond preaches the ninth in the Great Christian Teachings series at the Morig Worship at 1045 The church choir will perform The Lord Is My Back and Mildred Brevoort will play a violin solo Pastorale Symphony Louise Brown will play organ preludes and postludes The Church School convenes at 930 with classes and departments for all PD A Burr Superintendent The Junior Church with Miss Halen Osborne Superintendent meets at 1045 Miss Osborne s topic Turning Over a New Leaf John Sheldon will sing All children are urged to attend The Church Nursery meets at 1045 in the Church Parlor Epworth League Service at 620 will be read by Miss Ariene Burr with How Jesus Made His Choices All young people invited

First Methodist Episcopal Church Court Streets Bond Woodman Mildred Brevoort Handel Louise Brown PD. A. Burr Halen Osborne Berean Epworth League Ariene Burr Jesus

Monday Prayer Meeting At Mrs Baldwin Home

The Monday Evening Holiness prayer meeting will be held at Mrs Baldwin’s home 912 West venue at 7 20 p m. The first talk in the series titled Gods Methods with the World will be given and a chart diagram outlining the events will be used.

Baldwin West

Christmas Rally of Epworth League in Lorain

The Christmas Rally at First Methodist church Lorain on December 28 featured group singing led by Verda Camp with Glen Martin on piano. Marion Bainbridge spoke on Christmas for youth. Rev. L J Quade announced the Norwalk institute for January 27-28 1934. A Vincent group was welcomed and the evening included games refreshments and a devotional. Mr and Mrs J Melton and Mr and Mrs J B Williams were visitors in nearby Lakewood.

Epworth League First Methodist Lorain Verda Camp Simmit County Glen Martin Barberton Marion Bainbridge L. J. Quade Norwalk Leoard Fowls Vincent

Tuesday civic and fraternal meetings listed

City Council and PTA scheduled for Tuesday along with WCT A Elyria Home for Aged at 2 15. Rebekah Social Club with Mrs Ira Marsh at 1226 Lake Avenue. W R C Past Presidents with Mrs Ella Williams Harri son Street. Knights of St John Auxiliary joint installation. Rowena Circle with Mrs Tecla Neufer 221 WWomer Street. Women of Moose and American Legion Auxiliary and Daughters of Scotia events noted. Elyria Lodge I O O F meets. Elizabeth Stevens Society supper at Methodist church with mite box opening.

City Council Elyria Rebekah Social Club Ira Marsh Lake Avenue Ella Williams Harrison Street Knights of St. John Auxiliary Rowena Cirele Tecla Neufer Wwomer Street Women of Moose American Legion Auvillary Daughters of Scotia Elyria Lodge I. O. O .F Elizabeth Stevens Society Methodist Church

All Day Watch Night Service At First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church announces an all day New Year program with Rally in Sunday School morning sermon by Dr Neighbour on The Far flung vis ions of Calvary. From noon to six prayer meetings followed by B P U joint meeting at 6 15 and an 7 30 musical program and watch night sermon at 9 o clock with special Fishermen's Club service and Maranatha refreshments.

First Baptist Church Neighbour Calvary F. A. Yost Fishermen's Club

First Congregational Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday School at 9 30 in all departments. Church service at 10 45 with sermon Facing the New Year by Rev William Muir Auld D D. Choir sings O come to my heart Lord Jesus with solos by Ambrose and Mrs Hudnutt.

First Congregational William Muir Auld Lord Jesus Ambrose Hudnutt

Lehman to preach at St. John's in pastor's absence

Richard Lehman theology student will deliver Bretish and German sermons at St. John's Lutheran tomorrow replacing Reverend Armin Schroeder who is under a physician's care. Services start at the usual time and the Bible class is at 9 15. New Year's Day English service at 9 20 and German at 10 45 with Reverend F. Loose of Lorain preaching. Albert Jenkins of Pittsburgh visiting in the city.

Richard Lehman St. John's Lutheran Church Armin Schroeder Lehman F. Loose of Lorain

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List Names

Admissions include Edward Janoskis of 128 Franklin Street Edward Notley of 228 Gates Avenue Jean Nichols of Grafton Mrs Max Katrins West Street Mrs Dave Lichtesfen 621 Lodi Street Lawrence Taylor Miriam Bauer Bucyrus Marian Cashman South Amherst Mrs Marjorie Grose TS Williams Street Mrs Wor Fauver 423 Washington Avenue. Discharges list Stanley Klesta Grafton Ruth Olsen 152 West Street Esther Cooper Lorain Mrs Malcolm Smith 110 Princeton Avenue Mrs George Knittle RD No 3.

Edward Janoskis Franklin Street Edward Notley Gates Avenue Jean Nichols Grafton Max Katrins West Street Dave Lichtesfen Lodi Street Lawrence Taylor Bucyrus Miriam Bauer Marian Cashman South Amherst Marjorie Grose Williiams Street Wor Fauver Washington Avenue Stanley Klesta Ruth Olsen Esther Cooper

City Parent-Teacher Adoc Sets January Meetings

Announced schedules show Gates Association speaker Miss Harriett Hubbard on Wednesday at 3 PM with a talk on the Children's Charter For Every Child Adequate Education. Jack Spencer performs a piano solo as a business session precedes. Roosevelt and Garford associations also meet on Wednesday with Miss Linda Cuyler and Mrs. F. W. Lohnes. Franklin Hamilton and Allen Associations meet Thursday with Prof. P. D. Sherman at Franklin and a fathers program at Hamilton. Allen holds its regular Thursday afternoon session.

Harriett Hubbard Gates Association Miss Hubbard Jack Spencer Garford Association Linda Cuyler F. W. Lohnes Roosevelt Association Franklin, Hamilton and Allen Associations P. D. Sherman Franklin Hamilton Association Allen

Elyria Men’s Bible Class Opens at Rivoli Theatre

The Elyria Men’s Bible Class meets tomorrow at 9 30 in the Rivoli Theater Broad street. President George C. Martin conducts opening exercises Paul Wainwright leads singing with Clare Short on piano L B Hindman teaches the lesson What Makes a Person a Success Jesus Shows His Basis for True Leadership. Special music by Paul Wainwright.

Elyria Men Elyria Men's Rivoli Theater Broadstreet George C. Martin Paul Wainwright Clare Short L. B. Hindman Jesus

Holiday travelers and returns noted around New Year

Mr and Mrs L Fisk and family of Princeton avenue plan New Year with relatives in Akron. Richard Baird and John Biggs return to Miami University Ohio after holidays at home. Gordon Ely and family of Mansfield arrive to visit in Aklas Busch. Albert Balock and daughter depart Clinton avenue for Pittsburgh. James Fisk returns to Columbus after vacation. Mildred Winstow of Carrollton arrives to visit Conway family for New Year. Elizabeth Rich visits Lowell Raymond in Cleveland. Edith Hollingsworth arrives from Altoona for brief stay with Lucille Taylor and returns to Wheat on College Illinois. Leonard Brown leaves for Tulsa after holiday visit.

L. Fisk Princeton Avenue Akron Richard Baird John Biggs Miami University Oxford Ohio Gordon Ely Mansfield Phillip Busch Artemas Court Albert Balock Clinton Avenue Pittsburgh Pennsylvania James Fisk Ohio State University Columbus Mildred Winstow Carrollton Kentucky T. A. Conway Third Street Elizabeth Rich Lowell Raymond Cleveland Edith Hollingsworth Altoona Lucille Taylor Fifth Street Miss Hollingsworth Wheaton College Ilinois Leonard Brown Tulsa Oklahoma

Holiday visitors and travels fill Elyria social column

The list details local residents visiting relatives in Elyria and nearby areas over Christmas and New Year. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown, Mrs. Sarah Rutkowski, Miss May Rohr, the Ferguson, Tibball, and Dolan families, and many others from Cleveland Lorain and Birmingham. Several people travel to Detroit, Chicago, Knoxville and Miami University for holidays and studies. Newborns and dances are noted alongside postholiday returns and journeys through winter storms.

Charles Garford Oxford Avenue Rohr Elyria Memorial Hospital Children’s Hospital Detroit Frederick Ferguson George Lorain George Ferguson Second Street Elmer StuaNa Cascade Street Andates Juvndhce Cantona Oliv John H. Linton Follansbee West Virginia H. W. Tibball Barcourt Edward P. Riley Middle Avenue Thomas J. Dolan Mary Agnes Dolan Toledo Ohio Arthur Wonderly Emil Stalla Virginia Tibball Oxford Miami University Henry W. Tibball Earlcourt Mark Abbe Elyria Chicago Illinois Cook County Hospital Worth Fauver Washington Avenue Mary R. Vail Youngstown John K. Nece Brooklyn Street Arthur Boyer A. M. Boyer Eighth Street Alabama Tech University F Hospital Cleveland Joseph Sheema Woodford Avenue Everett Palmer Gertrude McCullough Brandon Wisconsin Frank Maurer Eastern Heights Boulevard Knoxville Tennessee Reba Bristol Virginia Cees Florida Loren Palmer J. T. Briggs Milwaukee Fenton McClure Troy New York R. H. McClure C. W. Koppes Wayne Dwight Koppes Philip Reely Cincinnati Gulf Farms

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