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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1937

Page

12

Sunday School Class Hostess Night in Wellington

The United Bible Sunday-school class of the Church of Christ in Wellington hosted a gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Edward Farnsworth home. Guests enjoyed a business session, piano purchase decision, monthly meetings at the church, and committees for next time. Entertainment included poems, solos, recitations, and two comedy skits performed by members.

Wellington United Bible Church of Christ Edward Farnsworth Don McKisson C. NM. Neal Farnsworth Guy Frater Laverda Rugg William Street Margaret Moor Charles Allison Charles Allson Thelma of Harry Roberts George Hishbaugh Junior Farnsworth ABC Russell Frazier Little Jim Roy Moore Jesus Bobby Farsworth Floyd Olsen Rube Romeo Sue Mr. Allison

Birthday surprise for Edward Farnsworth in New London home

Twenty five relatives from New London and Wellington visited Edward Farnsworth on Barker Street Monday night for his 36th birthday. They arrived with well filled baskets and played pinochle into the late hours. He received nice gifts and a luncheon was served at the end of the evening.

New London Wellington Edward Farnsworth Barker Street

Birthday Surprise For Miss Lulu Leota Young

Miss Lulu Leota Young enjoys a birthday party Saturday night hosted by her sister Mrs Carry Roberts. Bingo and games filled the evening followed by luncheon. Gifts, a pink blue and white cake, and several guests including Kathryn Clara Naomi Norris Virginia Bishbaugh LaVerne Swartz Wilma Brewer Lenor sutliff Margaret Sehach Louise Parke June Stark and Betty Weldrick. Out of town guest Charles Cecil of Zanesville Ohio attended.

Lulu Leota Young Mrs Carry Roberts Mark Brewer Kathryn Clara Naomi Norris Virginia Bishbaugh LaVerne Swartz Wilma Brewer Lenor Sutliff Margaret Sehach Louise Parke June Stark Betty Weldrick Sift Charles Cecil Zanesville Ohio

Living Waters Play Shines at Church of Christ Service

The Christian Endeavor of the Church of Christ led Sunday evening worship with special musical numbers. A play titled Living Waters and a reading The Torch of the Masters Hand by Joe Belcastro, pastor, highlighted the service.

Church of Christ Joe Belcastro

Mrs LaVerda Rugg and Mrs Charles Allison Honored

Thirty six neighbors and friends gathered at Mrs. Charles Facktler's Elim Street home for a social evening in honor of Mis. LaVerda Rugg, newly married, and Mrs. Charles Allison, married a year. A lovely bed spread was given to each guest. Games contests and refreshments followed the entertainment.

Charles Facktler Elim Street Mis. LaVerda Rugg Charles Allison Louise

Basketball Games Between Teams Postponed Indefinitely

The planned Tuesday night basketball games featuring Duff Clothiers versus Spencer and Wellington Hardwares versus Penfield Ex-Hi's were called off indefinitely on the school floor.

Duff Clothiers Spencer Wellington Hardwares Penfield Ex-Hi's

Past Noble Grand Rebekah Lodge Eats Annual Turkey Dinner

Sixteen members attended the Lilly wood Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grand Association turkey dinner at Mrs. Walter Peck’s Adams street home Tuesday evening. Two visitors from out of town, Mrs. Alfred Moehle of Kent Ohio and Miss Ruth Allison of Elyria, joined the group for the event.

Alfred Moehle Kent Ohio Ruth Allison Elyria Noble Grand Association Lillywood Rebekah Lodge Walter Peck Adams Street

Community group plans Jolly Time Carnival

A local gathering decorated in red and silver held a Hualiens meeting to organize a Jolly Time Carnival scheduled for February 26 in the I.O.O.F. hall. Local residents and members discussed activities and attendance.

Hualiens

Beacon Circle of King's Daughters Meeting Recap

Mrs. Howard England hosted Beacon Circle members and one visitor on Tuesday evening. The group mostly focused on the ways and means committee to raise relief funds for the year. LaVerne Swartz gave devotionals, and Mrs. Ted Johnson led refreshments. The next meeting is set for Tuesday March 9 with Mrs. Giles Anderson hosting. assisting hostesses include Mrs. England, Isabelle McConnell, and Mrs. Margaret Warren. Guests shared knitting and fancy work.

Howard England Beacon Circle King’s Daughters Ways and LaVerne Swartz Ted Johnson Giles Anderson Mrs. England Isabelle McConnell Margaret Warren

Sunday-School Class Supper Before Evangelistic Meeting

Twenty seven members of Mary Knapp James Turner and Arlo Smiths Sunday-school classes of the M FE church shared a covered-dish supper in the dining room Tuesday evening Others present included Miss Knapp Mr and Mrs Arlo Smith Mr and Mrs J C Turner The group then attended the Evangelistic meeting in the auditorium

Mary Knapp James Turner Arlo Smith M. FE Miss Knapp J. C. Turner Auditorum

O. O. F. Hold Regular Session and Practice

The O O F met in the hall Tuesday night for its regular session and practice in degree work. Officers of Temple Chapter O E S practiced in the Masonic hall Tuesday night.

Temple Chapter O. E. S Masonic Hall

Valentine banquet at Church of Christ Thursday night

A Young People's banquet will be held Thursday at 6 30 pm at the Church of Christ. Rev A Stevenson of North Eaton Church of Christ will speak. Sunday morning will feature The Great Judgment Day followed by baptism. Evening service canceled to join M E Church for Evangelistic service.

Church of Christ A. Stevenson North Eaton

Visit Notes From New London Family Scene

Mrs George Farsworth of New London visits her son Edward and family. Miss Naomi Norris is laid up with illness. John Robinson is seriously ill at his daughter Mrs Agnes Garriss home.

George Farsworth New London Edward Naomi Norris John Robinson Agnes Garris

Setting Around in Hollywood Tales of Mood and Mechanics

Hollywood gossip notes on film making patience from production to preview. Miriam Hopkins and Colin Clive rehearse a dramatic scene twenty times for eleven takes while a fly and a mouse disrupt a shoot. Vinton Haworth films with a painful leg injury on crutches. John Real meets a persistent stranger outside the Brown Derby who asks to borrow two hundred pounds to return to New York.

Hollywood RKO Miriam Hopkins Colin Clive T’escadrille China Vinton Haworth Vinton John Real Wings of Mercy New York Alwavs Real Mani John Beal Sid John McNaught Syndicate

Simplon Tunnel Length Surpasses Twelve Miles

Switzerland reports the Simplon Tunnel as the world's longest at more than 12 miles in length. The project showcases major engineering achievement with extensive rock work and rail alignment through the Alps.

Switzerland Simplon Tunne

Evergreen Club plans tureen dinner march meeting

Amherst Ohio February eleventh Evergreen Club members met with Mrs Carl Henes Elyria avenue to plan a March tenth meeting at Mrs Carl Dellefield home They voted to donate to Red Cross flood relief Mrs Herbert Stang won honors in a post meeting contest A luncheon followed for listed members and guests including Mrs George Schwartz Mrs Ann Coverdale and Mrs Anna Peters

Amherst Evergreen Club Carl Henes Elyria Avenue John Peters Carl Dellefield Red Cross Herbert Stang George Schwartz Lorain Ann Coverdale Fred Coverdale George Kern William Cook Anna Peters

Local church and club meetings listed for week

The Eagles auxiliary holds a regular meeting at the F O E Hall. Kings Daughters class of St Peters church meets at Mrs Allen Camp on Franklin Avenue. Sorosis Club gathers at Mrs Clarence Kern in Beavercourt. Bible study at Methodist church meets at Mr and Mrs Clifford Schroeder on Park Avenue. Sunday School board of Foursquare Church to meet at Mr and Mrs J Muth on Forest Street. Methodist choir rehearses at the parsonage at seven. Congregational Bible study at Mr and Mrs F I Hubbard on Cleveland Avenue. Circle 1 St Ann's Society hosts Circle 3 at Mrs J J Smythe.

Eagles’ Auxiliary F. O. E. Hall King’s Daughters St. Peter’s Church Allen Camp Franklin Avenue Sorosis Club Clarence Kern Beavercourt Methodist Church Clifford Schroeder Park Avenue The Foursquare Church

Lezione Auxiliary Ties Comforters For Flood Relief

The Lezion Auxiliary met at the club rooms Tuesday evening and tied three comforters for flood relief. A brief business session followed and plans were made to give further aid as needed.

Lezion

St Patrick Dance Plans At F Q O Hall

A St Patrick novelty dance at the F QO BE Hall features old and modern dances on March 17. A committee including Mrs John Michael chairwoman and Mrs Alvin Brown coordinates arrangements. Mrs Thomas Bruce appointed advisor to organize a Junior auxiliary with plans due by February 20. The evening also included card games with Mrs John Michael winning honors. Lunch was served by Mrs A Hamel Mrs Ho Tompkins and Mrs id Moebrus.

St. Patrick F. QO. BE. Hall John Michael Alvin Brown Anna Krieg Thomas Bruce Mre. A Hamel Ho Tompkins Id Moebrus

Altar Rosary Elects Officers at St Joseph’s Church

The annual election of officers of the Altar Rosary of St Joseph's Catholic church occurred during the monthly meeting held at the school last evening. Mrs. E. W. Lahiff was chosen president, Mrs. Willam Wenzel vice president, Mrs. W. Gammones secretary and treasurer. The remainder of the evening was devoted to bingo.

St Joseph's Catholic Church E. W. Lahiff Willam Wenzel W. Gammones

Funeral rites for Frank Hutton held after fatal Monday accident

Funeral services for Frank Hutton who was killed when struck by an automobile Monday morning were held from his mother Mrs Ella Hutton’s home on North Ridge Road Wednesday afternoon. The Rev Hetehe, retired Evangelical pastor, officiated with George Garthe singing two solos accompanied by his wife. Pallbearers were relatives. Burial was in Crownhill Cemetery. Friends and relatives attended from Norwalk, Lorain, and Elyria.

Frank Hutton Ella Hutton North Ridge Road Rey Hetehe George Garthe Garthe Crownhill Norwalk Lorain Elvria

Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Delays Colonial Tea Plan

Mrs F. and Merritt attended the Methodist Ladies Aid Society gathering at Mrs Ruby Guilds Park Avenue home. Devisions led by Mrs A K Jenne. The Colonial Tea set for Feb 19 was postponed due to other activities. A poem was read by Mrs R Hi Hearn and a portion of the study book In His Steps was read.

Congregational Circle 2 Meets. Nalley Elected President

Mrs Alger Wilbur hosted Circle 2 of the Congregational church at Lincoln Street on Wednesday afternoon with 14 attendees. Mrs Vincent Nalley was chosen president for the coming year. Bridge games produced high score for Mrs N S Hearn, second for Mrs J F R MacKenzie, and third for Mrs Floyd Melcintyre. The group plans to meet March 10 with Mrs Clarence Dean on Long Street.

Vincent Nalley Lincoln Street Circle 2 Congregational Church Nalley N. S Hearn J. FR. MacKenzie Floyd Melcintyre Clarence Dean

Hi Lo Club Meets at Cornel Avenue Home

Mrs McIntyre hosted Hi Lo Club members on Cornel avenue for a Tuesday bridge session with Mrs Clyde Donnelly taking high honors and Mrs Harry Ruth second. Luncheon followed in Valentine Day style. The group plans to meet again in two weeks at Mrs Ruth's home with a luncheon bridge featured.

McIntyre Cornel Avenue Clyde Donnelly Harry Ruth Bridge

Past Matrons Meet Hosts Valentine Luncheon

Mrs. Robert Allsop and Mrs Paul Mori welcomed the Past Matron Association of the Eastern Stars Wednesday evening at Mrs Allsop's home. A brief business session followed by a social hour ended with luncheon served by the hostesses in celebration of Valentine Day.

Robert Allsop Paul Mori

Hospital News Discharges and Local Visitors Reported

Discharges include Mrs Ralph Billman Amherst Mrs John Casper Mrs Henrietta Byrd Richmond and two children confined to home business Miss Olive Miller at home on South Main Street Mrs Henry Edwards and Miss Millie Meyers visited Lorain Wednesday afternoon.

Ralph Billman Amherst John Casper Henrietta Byrd Richmond Bu Hness Olive Miller South Main Street Henry Edwards Millie Meyers

Land of triple A Honolulu language note

A curious language snippet describes the Hawaiian vowel usage with examples such as kaag a thread, laaana devoted, and muaa sea breeze, noting the letter a appears in singles doubles and triples.

Honolulu

Albatross-Inspired Flight Machine Soars in 19th Century

A 19th century belief held flight required large birdlike wings. In 1855 a French inventor developed an albatross style machine and achieved several successful soaring flights.

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