Elyria Churches Plan New Year Services and Watch Night
Several Elyria churches announced a mix of New Year Eve watch services and New Year Day holy Communions. First Baptist conducts midnight communion with baptism at 10 and choir music, while First Methodist Episcopal offers Old Fashioned Love Feast and the Lord’s Supper at 10. Grace Lutheran holds a 10:30 New Year service, St Andrew’s 10 o’clock Holy Communion, St Paul’s Evangelical 10, St John’s Lutheran 10 English followed by German at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
First Methodist Episcopal Churchill
St. Andrew's
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Grace Lutheran
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St Clair Rebekah Noble Grands Dinner Night
The Past Noble Grand Association of St. Clair Rebekah lodge held its annual Christmas dinner in the I. O. O. F. hall with thirty five members and guests. Readings by Delia Lutz, Minnie Gard, Jennie Lent, Helen Kelley, Ellen Lockard, Grace Archambeau, Anna Gehrke, Lottie Laundon, Pearl Miller and Blanche Thompson entertained. Prizes went to Nelia Smith and Anna Barnes in two contests followed by an exchange of gifts. The District Past Noble Grand meeting is set for January 22 in Lodi, and the local meeting is postponed to January 29 with the venue to be announced.
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Christ
Noble Grand Association of
St. Clair Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Delia Lutz
Minnie Gard
Jennie Lent
Helen Kelley
Ellen Lockard
Grace Archambeau
Anna Gehrke
Lottie Laundon
Pearl Miller
Blanche Thompson
Nellia Smith
Anna Barnes
Lodi
Anniversary planned for Queen Esther Circle celebration
The Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist Church will mark its fiftieth anniversary this year with observance plans made at a meeting held last evening at Miss Elsa Terrell's East Broad Street home. Twelve members attended along with Mrs. F. J. Bood. Officers elected for the year include Wilda Foreman as president Emma Lou Fordman as vice president Ruth Ann Sheldon as secretary Helen Schau er as mite box secretary Barbara Jenning as corresponding secretary Patsy Peter. The next circle meeting is set for January 6 at Mrs Bond’s East Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Girls’ Organization
The
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Elsa Terrell
East Broad Street
F. J. Bood
Wilda Foreman
Emma Louffrdman
Ruth Ann Sheldon
Helen Schau
Mite Box
Barbara Jenning
Patsy Peter
Mrs Bond
East Avenue
Zeta Upsilon Sorority Hosts Dinner and Plans Anniversary
Members of Zeta Upsilon entertained last evening by Roberta Moseley. Miss Sally Paine home from the University of Michigan attended. Plans finalized for the club anniversary dinner January 10 at the Gables. Audrey Squire won a prize in games followed by lunch. Next meeting in two weeks at Myrna Smetzer’s Eastern Heights Boulevard home.
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Zeta Upsilon Sorority
Roberta Moseley
Sally Paine
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
the Gables
Audrey Squire
Myrna Smetzer
Eastern Heights Boulevard
First Congs Meeting After Parish Supper
Annual gathering of the First Congregational Church and Society will meet in the church Primary room on Thursday January 23 after a parish supper. Circles chairmen and all other organization presidents will read brief written reports of activities. Officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Society
Vicks Plan for Better Cold Control
Practical guide for mothers promotes Vicks VapoRub as a bedside cold remedy. It describes two actions by skin stimulation and medicated vapors to ease throat and chest congestion. The plan claims immediate relief, helps loosen phlegm, and shortens colds through nightly use.
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Katherine Arnold at 83
Mrs Katherine Arnold enjoyed a large 83rd birthday gathering with children grandchildren great grandchildren and many friends. Guests included Sidney and Charles Arnold of Clarksfield Albert Arnold and daughter Eileen of Kupt on Mr and Mrs Math Gergel Oberlin Mr and Mrs Bert Arnold and grandson Mr and Mrs Ford Myers and son Mr and Mrs Theo R Hahn Mr and Mrs Myles Reynolds and Mr and Mrs J Lutz of Elyria. She lives with her daughter Mrs Lutz on Bath Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Arnold
Theo. R. Hahn
Myles Reynolds
J. Lutz
Elyria
Mrs. Arnold
Mrs. Lutz
Bath Street
Roller Skating Christmas Party Hosted by Junior Friendship Club
The Junior Friendship Club held a coed roller skating party at Rainbow Gardens yesterday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30, then moved to the YWCA for a buffet luncheon. Patsy Peter led the entertainment while Shirley Altfeld and her committee managed refreshments. No regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 7.
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Junior Friendship Club
Rainbow Gardens
Patsy Peter
Shirley Altfeld
Marian Ellis
Dorothy Johnson
Dorothy Jacobs
Marjorie Black
Beverly Wright
Doris Severs
Mary Kaiser
Nancy Koplin
Carthday Party Honors Sweats First Anniversary
Mrs Grace Gunder hosted a Sunday cake and party for the Sweats first anniversary with a guest list including Mr and Mrs Robert Gundar, Mr and Mrs Michael Kietueavil of Cleveland, Mr and Mrs Roger Gunder, Mr and Mrs Meir Shroyer, Mr and Mrs Hoh Weston and family, Mrs Eueauera Gunder, Harold Sparr, Miss Martin Stark, Leroy Folles, Miss Florence Brown, Firsworth Bohn, Mrs Mary Sal inger and Mark Bernice Rodak. A dusty supper followed and music entertained the guests later in Pyopvyandic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firsworth Bohn
Mary Salinger
Mark Bernice Rodak
Tots Taees
Norman Spar
TT Wilson
Kent Loman county students enroll at West State University
West State University reports a record enrollment surge reaching 148 percent with a cohort of students including Charlotte Titch Marjorie Brandon and many others. The list names numerous individuals such as Evelyn Conkie Eloise Davidson Ronald Davidson Betty Farner Ruth Forthoter Roberta Freeland Ralph Fullmer Marc Garfield Peter Gueln Mother Haines Marian diclly Ruth Joffanin Nellie Jackson Leo Woba Elizabeth Kurtz Jewel Strenton Grace Montalty Harold Mull Jack O Hara Asthore St John Betty Scott Jack Tomashiska Reape Toth Vaal Ward Vivian Wells Jean Wright Ann Wakrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loman Fo
West State University
Charlotte Titch
Marjorie Brandon
Nite Brown
Tithaler Brown
Arles Buell
Lucils Burge Foarne Cole
Evelyn Conkie
Eloise Davidson
Ronald Davidson
Mery Kaden
Betty Farner
Ruth Forthoter
Roberta Freeland
Ralph Fullmer
Marc Garford
Peter Gueln
Mother Haines
Marian Diclly
Ruth Joffanin
Nellie Jackson
Leo Woba
Elizabeth Kurtz
Jewel Srenton
Grace Montalty
Harold Mull
Jack O'Hara
Asthore St. John
Betty Scott
Jack Tomashiska
Reape Toth
Vaal Ward
Vivian Wells
Jean Wright
Ann Wakrent
Miss Linville Trostess Monopoly Party Highlights Night
Jeannette Linville hosted a party at 908 West Avenue with guests Jeanette Sheppard Louise Lersch Josephine Faulkner Emma Curtiss Florence Sellers John Lerach Bob Lee Oliver Townsend I Bert Walker George Pallas and Malcolm Patrick Prizes went to Jeanette Sheppard and Oliver Townsend A refreshments course was served by the hostess Tomorrow at eight Girl Scouts of Tip 4 meet in front of St Marys church to begin a sleigh ride party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Linville
West Avenue
Jeanette Sheppard
Louise Lersch
Josephine Faulkner
Emma Curtiss
Florence Sellers
John Lerach
Bob Lee
Oliver Townsend
Ibert Walker
George Pallas
Malcolm Patrick
Hasteas
Girl Scouts of
Tisop 4
St. Mary's Church
Local Personal Notices List Holidays and Travel
Miss Jean Bucklew returns to Toledo to teach next week after holidays. Adam Moeller heads to Florida for the rest of winter. Mr and Mrs E M Knowles hosted luncheon with Mr and Mrs George Goodyear. Miss Mary Allen leaves Garford Avenue for Newark Ohio. Mr and Mrs L W Claver host Do Robert Claner and his wife from South Bend. Claner family returned from South Bend after holidays. Miss Julia Keyes of St Johns Hospital Cleveland returns to work after visiting her mother and Mrs Keres. Mr and Mrs O A Russell and son of Cleveland visit George Colburn in Pasadena Avenue. Mr and Mrs G Shaw and sons plan New Year’s Day with Z A Shaw of Ridgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Bucklew
Toledo
Adam,Moeller
Florida
E. M. Knowles
George Goodyear
Mary Allen
D. A. Baird
Garford Avenue
Newark
Ohio
Northrup Street
E.I. Kershaw
Furnace Street
O. A. Russell and Son
Cleveland
George Colburn
Pasadena Avenue
G. Shaw
John and
Allen
Z. A. Shaw
Ridgeville
Tonight’s Local Socials Pose Night of Cards and Dance
Calendar note lists groups hosting events tonight. Captain P. D. Reefy Circle No 96 Ladies of 6 A. R. hold a card party and watch night at J. H. Howlett’s home 205 Cascade Street. Elyria Lodge I O O F meets. British Empire Club hosts New Year’s Dance in club rooms with favors prizes and cards for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Reefy
A. R
J. H. Howlett
Cascade Street
Elyria Lodge
British Empire Club
De Bonair Sorosis Meets At Home Of Helen Boynton
The regular meeting of the De bonair Sorosis was held at Helen Boynton’s home with all members present. Visitors Catherine Skorke and Virginia Schmidtkons were invited to join. After business, members enjoyed Pit and Ping Pong and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debonair Sorosis
Helen Boynton
Catherine Skorke
Virginia Schmidtkons
Hospital Admissions list and discharges note
Hospital admissions include Ernest Loefler of 128 Lake Avenue John Jesewski of 123 16th Street Mrs Jennie Spicer from La Grange Mrs Arthur Startley of R DD No 3 Elmer Wil ford of 215 Marseilles Avenue Discharges: None.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Loefler
Lake Avenue
John Jesewski
16Th Street
Jennie Spicer
la Grange
Arthur Startley
Elmer Wilford
Marseilles Avenue
Christmas Dinner Guests Heat Up Writer Family Tale
Brighton hosts include Mr and Mrs Walter Day with sister in law Mrs C D Murray and her husband. Mr and Mrs Erwin Perkins entertain their son and daughter in law Glenn Perkins and their daughter Gayle of Wellington. Also listed are Alma Perkins and daughter, Carrie Austin and her two sons Charles and Delbert, and niece Francis Perkins of Camden. Other visits include J Howard Russell with Findlay relatives, E E Edwards with Effie Edwards of Wellington, John W Green and niece Etha Burge with C R McCullough, and C B E Gill and C H Lampen with sons Robert and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Day
C. D. Murray
Erwin Perkins
Glenn Perkins
Gayle
Wellington
Mr. Perkins
Alma Perkins
Carrie Austin
Charles
Delbert
Francis Perkins
Camden
J. Howard
Bad Weather Not Blocking Lorain County Tourist Traffic
Winter weather slows but does not stop Lorain County tourist traffic says Miss Ilyan Gehl manager of the Elyria Automobile Club. The club reports daily inquiries about road conditions as in summer with four tours on the road and many motorists seeking routes to Florida and California. Florida is favored, with Miami Pass-a-Grille St Petersburg Tampa and Gulf Coast named. Some plan to roam Florida while others head to California or west. many seek latest road reports for winter routes and road conditions may change overnight due to snow and ice. The club also notes an uptick in service calls from members needing car assistance.
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Lorain County
Florida
California
Lorain Countiaes
Gehl
The
Automobile Club
Miami
Pass Coast
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Gulf Coast
Pacific Coast
Christmas Visits Fly Among Ohio Families
Birmingham area residents share holiday gatherings as Miss Betty Buswell visits Elvira while Marjorie Davidson hosts. Families from Norwalk Fremont Florence and Lorain join in Christmas and New Year greetings at various homes including the Priner, Seneff, Davidson, Kopenhaffer, Gerber, Schanel, and Sherod households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Betty Buswell
Elvrra
Marjorie Davidson
Ed Prince
Ed. Priner
Lyman Austin
Norwalk
Louise Davidson
John Davidson
Wit
Seth LaBar
Fremont
Fort Davidson
Robert Moulder
Glenn Seneff
Florence
Ada Kopenhaffer
Hiv Ra
Henry Kopenhaffer
Abe Wood
Albert Schneider
South Amherst
Gus Andersen
Leland Packard
Russell Davidson
Henrietta
George Curry
Carrie Davidson
Frank Gerber
Elizabeth Gerber
Wakeman
June Davidson
Bert Cahn
Lorain
Charles Grenzebach
Lawrence Sherod
Huron
Perkins Family Holiday Visit Brightens Wellington Home
Charles Jr. and daughter Wilma and Fay Perkins were Christmas guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Gill in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jr
Wilma
Fay Perkins
H. L. Gill
Wellington
Ohio News In Brief New Philadelphia health board fights over election
In Ohio regional briefs, Tuscarawas County health commissioner Bennett will be replaced by Blickensderfer in 1936, with the prosecutor ruling two board members who elected Bennett ineligible. Also reported are the Odd Felon fire near Point Pleasant, Buckeye Sheriff’s Association leadership change, a cow in Galion giving its third set of twins in four years, a milk price hike in Findlay, and deaths of Martin L Southern and Joseph Tahnes in Columbus from suspected foul play and freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Philadelphia. O
Chester A. Bennett
Strasburg
Tuscarawas County
Joseph Blickensderfer
New
New Philadelphia, CO
Buckeye Sheriff’s Association
Abe Laird
Laird
George W. Benham
Clark County
Galion
Charles Miller
Elyria City Council Farewell Speech Recaps Four Years
Former Elyria mayor delivers closing council address praising fellow members for four years of service despite hectic times. He notes honest differences, long committee hours, and shared motive to do what is best for the city amid tough challenges. He credits cooperation and constructive programs in difficult times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayrin
Elyria
Yoo
Christmas Guests and Local Socials in Elyria and Wakeman
Mrs. Frank Fisher was in Elyria Monday while Misses Rose and Clara Kline spent Christmas in Wakeman. Several families shared holiday gatherings including Mr and Mrs Joe Greenwit Mr and Mrs Court Seholt and son Howard Mrs Gladys Hull and sons Mr and Mrs Louis Seholt and son Mr and Mrs Butler of Toledo and Mr and Mrs William Butler with Dr and Mrs J W Ross. Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher visited Art Hand in Henrietta Wednesday. L A Andrews and sons Aaron and Glenn spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs W L Coultrip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fisher
Elyria
Misses Rose
Clara Kline
Wakeman
Joe Greenwit
Court Seholt
Howard
Gladys Hull
Louis Seholt
Butler
Toledo
William Butler
J. W. Ross
Art Hand
Henrietta
Elyria City Officials Hear Reflections on Service
A former Elyria official recalls a long tenure marked by sympathy and hard work. He lauds municipal cooperation, praises the Fire and Police Departments, cites low fire losses since 1915 and awards won, and details extensive street, sewer, and water projects under WPA, FERA, and future plans for West Bridge Street, West Bank Street, and city hall improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Middle Avenue
Cleveland Street
Lake Avenue
West Bridge Street
Fourth Street
Marseilles Avenue
Faxon Alley
FERA
Water Street
Tannery Street
CWA
Service Department
GWA
Bank Street
Sixth Street
Earl Court
Third Street
Smith Court
Frank Court
Elizabeth Street
Riverdale Street
Courtland Street
Persons Court
Washington Avenue
Abbe Road
Shear Street
Park Avenue
Cambridge Street
West Third Street
Brookdale Cemetery
Cascade Park
WPA
Force Main
PWA
Muskingum Glee Club to Feature Gene Doutt at U P Church
The Muskingum College Men’s Glee Club featuring soloist Gene Doutt will present a program at the U. P. Church on Friday January 3 at 7 45 p m. Doutt a tenor sits first tenor in the chorus and is active with the Glee Club Orchestra A Capella Choir and Y M C A on Muskingum’s campus. The 30 voice group is on its usual holiday trip directed by Professor Milton Franz Rehg of the Muskingum College Conservatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Doutt
Beeser
Atuskingum College
U. P
Doutt
Feaure
Pring
Muskingum
30 Voice
Muskingum Glee Club
Milton Franz Rehg
Muskingum College Conservatory
Elyria Mayoral Term Highlights Public Health and Labor Recovery
The report lauds the Health Department for reducing typhoid diphtheria and cholera infantum deaths through efficient use of limited funds and worker loyalty. It notes laboratory work, chest clinics, skin tests for TB, and widespread immunizations. It also praises community cooperation during relief, resolved labor disputes, and a hopeful tone for the successor’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Elyria
Thankful greeting to all for protection and well wishes
A terse message expresses gratitude to all, praying for protection and longevity for everyone. The sender thanks the community and seeks blessings as a universal gesture of goodwill.
Mammoth Ice Jam Binds Ohio River Traffic At Newport
Ice jams create a vast barrier on the Ohio River around Newport and stretch toward St Marys and Sistersville. Temperatures around nine degrees below zero deepen the jam as engineers eye dynamite blasts to save boats worth over 150000 dollars, while river men call it the worst since 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Newport
St. Mary's
Sistersville
W.va
H. A. Carpenter
Moundsville
Carpenter
Dream of Death True Cranborne Collision Strikes Family
Friday night Mrs Lonnen of Castle Street dreamt her son Thomas was in danger. On Saturday night Thomas died in a road collision in Cranborne England. The text also notes village temple life and Hindu stories as part of local life and festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranborne
Tengland
Lonnen
Castle-street
Thomas
Grace Blanche Address and Church Thursday Schedule
Grace Blanche at 483 2nd St downstairs provides contact Ph 36 928. Church of Christ holds weekly services each Thursday from August 9th, with a monthly or ongoing schedule noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Blanche
2Nd St
Church of Christ
Elvria Eagles Host Gala New Year Party Tonight
Special notice invites all Elvria Eagles to a gala New Year celebration tonight from 9 PM to 2 AM. Bring wives and friends for free entertainment, novelties, and noise makers. Don’t miss this party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvria Eagles
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