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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1938
Page
7
Two hundred Junior Friendship club girls from Elyria High School are planning Mothers Night at the YWCA Gym Thursday at 7:30 with heart shaped invitations. Mrs. Clarence Craig of Oberlin will speak on mother daughter relations, followed by music and refreshments.
Elyria Memorial Hospital Auxiliary reports its 1937 linen output and laundry figures. Three new sewing machines funded by the annual Christmas dance join a fleet of eight, with most linens sewn by auxiliary members and service workers.
Mrs George Johnson reviewed Suns Go Down for the Literary Club last evening at 809 Park Avenue. Flannery Lewis discusses his grandmother Flannery’s life in Virginia Nevada from sixteen to ninety, recalling Mark Twain ties and Comstock Lode wealth while mining towns sink. Fifteen attended and future plans include a review by Mrs Harold Rorick. Roosevelt Girl Reserves met with February hero birthdays theme and a Valentine party planned.
Carol Ann Peak hosted a handcrafted birthday party for her eleventh birthday at her Oxford avenue home with ten friends. Valentine themed decorations, red and white streamers, red baskets of confections, and a cake with red candles set a festive tone. Prizes went to Betty Bogard and Bronna Mase Reynolds as games entertained the group including Janice Elliott and others. A Cleveland Woman Speaks event featured Mrs. Frank Quinn teaching parliamentary procedure to the Junior Woman's Club last evening. The executive board received pointers on meeting conduct before a session demonstration. The Valentine dance planning report was reviewed, with Chuck Whitney’s orchestra set for Saturday at the American region hall.
Mrs Lois L Mart and daughter Myra Lou of Charlotte NC visit Mrs Hart’s sister Mrs Caspar Clark on Hare rigon street. Edmund and Edna Delfing Althea and Gerald Brown Morris and Maureen Brown of Amherst Jean Rogers Lorain Michael Douglas Lakewood Joseph Godridge at 169 Fairlawn avenue welcomed a daughter at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Harvey Conger transfers to Elyria Memorial for major operation Wednesday. Margaret Brown returns to Buffalo after visiting Mrs George Stevens. A son born to Clarence Longbrake at Elyria Memorial on February 7. Mrs Robert Jones of the Graystone Hotel in Miami for a stay. Ward West and wife announce a daughter at Elyria Memorial on February 9 residing at 705 Bend street. Henry Heidrich visits State College PA with Kenneth Heidrich. They also see niece and husband Mr and Mrs W F Lawrence in Warren. Mrs Carl Johnson of Fostoria visits Mrs Artemas Beebest on Broad street. James Thomas as ect last night after visiting Mrs Henry J Saunders in Washington now living in Lakewood weekend guest of Carol Ann Peak in Oxford avenue. Miss Louise Baker returns home to Harrison street after visiting sister in Johnstown PA. Mrs A J Helfrich of Galion guest of daughter Mrs Harry Frankfather on East Broad street. Venice CA reports Mrs Julia D Murbach accident caused by fall. arm and leg broken. admitted to Santa Monica Hospital room 221. Miss Mary Gray of the Auditor’s office recovering from surgery at Elyria Memorial Hospital last Friday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Perkins and family of Longford visited Mrs Perkins’ sister Mrs P Slater in Ashland on Sunday. Sy Ann Jones, former T s
Chevalier Lodge No. 318 hosted a large Berlin Heights gathering with the Players Group presenting Sons of Pluto. Shirk and Keller performed guitar and harmonica as Elyria members joined via chartered bus. A. H. Ernst directed the play and refreshments followed. On February 14 the lodge plans to confer the Bank of Page on several candidates.
Sixteen guests attended Peggy Marsh's ninth birthday on George street yesterday among them Mary Margaret Birkbeck Mary Guerin Marjorie Ann Damm and Billy Damm won prizes in the party contest. A refreshment course followed as guests departed and the hostess received gifts from friends.
Mrs M D Hackett entertained the Colonial Club at Mrs Krieg's West Avenue home yesterday afternoon at 1 30. Five hundred was played by members and a guest Mrs Carl Johnson of Fostoria. Mrs J H Hurst to host the club Monday February 21.
Names and addresses of admitted patients include Donald Yancer, Mrs. Carl Niskey, Leo Walter, Mrs. Joseph Godridge, Ernest Sperry, Mrs. Clarence Longbrake, Marietta Brooks, Mrs. Ralph Wright, Mrs. Ward West, Mrs. Robert Bridgett, June Harrison. Discharges note Mrs Otis Lyndes, Mrs Frank Biers bach, Mrs Robert Revercomb and newborns, with other names listed. Includes hospitalization terms and contact details for Mrs F C Barclay and Grant Street.
Jefferson Junior High P T A met to hear Dr C B Arden professor of education discuss development of personality and character. He warned that discipline at home shapes children before age six and urged reforms to curb disrespect for parents. Founders Day skit and a planned April 22 dance were noted along with future visits from Gates St Agnes Edison associations.
Cardinal Troop of Girl Scouts held a candy sale yesterday afternoon led by Patrol Leaders June Ross and Charlie Rawson at the Second Congregational church. The troop plans a Wednesday gathering in front of the Court House for a group photo with other troops for the Elyria Movie. Loretta leads girls Lila Fell, Mary Agnes Welsh, and Doris Ledtherman earned journalism badges. The troop newspaper will be ready after the next meeting.
Plan Box Social at Miss Anta Perna home on West Avenue with Valentine party and box social plans for February 1 6. Guests of honor include Mrs George De Fazio and Miss Virginia DeFazio. Prizes won by Mary Prowest and Virginia DeFazio. February 28 meeting at Mrs Frank Mee home. Canton Lorain and Ladies Auxiliary held joint sessions at IOOF BF ball with Captain Bob Hastings and Lady Nellie Wuits on presiding.
Members of the N A Q club entertained their husbands at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Marsh on Stanford avenue last evening. Hostesses were Mrs. Russell Bennett, Mrs. Ralph Young, Mrs. Julian Smith and Mrs. Marsh. A variety of games occupied the evening with prizes to the winners. A refreshment course followed. On February 21 Mrs. Roland Lumley will host the club for its regular meeting at her Beverly court home.
Nine women gathered Monday in Taft parlors at the Elyria Home for the Aged for the February meeting of the Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. R. S. Goecke presided due to the president's absence, Reverend Hughes of the M E churches gave a devotional. The group folded gauze pads for use at the Home and light refreshments were served by Mrs. K. P. Meister before adjourning to meet March seventh.
Licenses issued for multiple pairs including Nicholas Vorkovich 26 Lorain steel worker with Mary Radik 19 Lorain. Lawrence Burnett 25 Columbus Station greenhouse gardener with Francis Martin 26 Columbia township. George Stance 25 Elyria township steel worker with Monka Miloshoff 17 Lorain. Alfred R Born 35 Sheffield Lake mechanic with Helen M Berrington 34 Sheffield Lake.
Announcement of Ohio Compress of Parents and Teachers board meeting at Deshler-Walick motel Colum bus February 11 and 32nd with Mrs J W Basinger of Mansfield and Mrs Carl W Martin of Elyria as district representatives. Also notes School of Instruction by National Field Secretary Mrs Charles B Roe, plans for November convention, and a Mary Telford safety talk broadcast. Also reports a Hungarian Reformed Church Valentine Dance with six hundred attendees and local division events at Second Congregational Church and related activities.
Book Club members including ministers and wives from Newark District met at the Elyria Home for the Aged on Monday morning. W. E. W. Seller of Brunswick reviewed Beyond Humanism by Hartshorn, followed by a discussion led by Thomias Hughes of Columbia Station. Dinner was served in the dining room, after which Rey Hughes led devotions for the Women’s Religious of the time.
The Double Four club held its first meeting at Mrs. Raymond Thompson’s home on Middle Avenue. Members include Mrs. Russell Paine Vere Harry West and others. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Russell Payne first and Mrs. Brouse Consolation. luncheon followed in Valentine colors. Next meeting slated for Feb 21 at Mrs. Kenneth Teal’s home. Also Employed Young Women's League to meet for supper and book review at the YMCA gym.
Col Hayden Eames of Cleveland, an industrial operator and negotiator since 1893, will address the Elyria Woman's Club general meeting at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday. Born in Shanghai and a graduate of Annapolis, he was in Russia during the fall of Czar Nicholas II. His topic is Propaganda Fallades. Morris Scot will be the soloist. luncheon by the Evening Department.
The Executive Board met at President Miss Alberta McAfee’s home to plan the February 28 meeting at the Elyria Woman’s Club where Mayor Joseph Porro will speak. Committee members named are Miss Mildred Fowls Miss Mildred Nenter and Miss Frances Dickens all of the city.
Mrs Birkbeck entertained eighteen guests at her Stanford avenue home for Mrs Marsh Guenin who leaves for California. Pictures of a European trip shown by Miss Jo Ptak of Cleveland. Desserts with a patriotic red white and blue motif. A new club, the Chappeau Club, formed at Mrs Arthur Perkins home with four couples. Pinochle prizes awarded to Mrs Bert Barron, Mrs Frances Metzler, Arthur Perkins and A Green. February 18 meeting listed. Girl Reserves of Allen School met with twelve members and one guest planning a Valentine party February 14 at 3 20 pm Ruth Knechtges led a short program.
Various clubs and auxiliaries from Methodist to Knights of St John hold gatherings at churches and halls. Octave Club and Catholic Study Club meet with local hosts. bake sale planned. Valentine party set for Friday February eleventh with a spaghetti supper after a Ladies Auxiliary meeting. Next meeting February twenty first.
Miss Marian Keeler facilitated a Tallyho club gathering at 246 Kenyon Court on Monday evening. Prizes awarded after bridge games went to Mrs. Kenneth Johnson first, Miss Edna Mee Wilson second, and Mrs. Edward Paramore consolation. A luncheon followed before members planned to reconvene in two weeks with Mrs. Paramore on Ledi Street.
Mrs. H. E. Hoard and Mrs. Ida Devinney led a card party at the Hoard home on Clark. Five tables of cards were in play and prizes were awarded to the evening’s winners.
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