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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1939

Page

9

Manuscript Program Marks Elyria Musical Art Society Anniversary

Manuscript program marking the 31st anniversary of the Elyria Musical Art Society to be held Tuesday afternoon at the YWCA features Deems Taylor book reviews and performances by Alice Powers Ruth Lucille Hinman Katherine G Thomas and Alvin Bemis. The program includes instrumental and vocal pieces with participants, tea, and a brief talk by Mrs. George Day on Ohio composers.

Elyria Musical Art Society The D. G. Wherry Deems Taylor Alice Powers Ruth Lucille Hinman Katherine G. Thomas Alvin Bemis Fred C. Ruth Karl Kaley George Tulk Gladys McCullough Jack Roberts George Day Ohio Edgar Stillman Kelley Mary Battlort Cleveland Carlton Cooley

Dr Ridenour Speaks At Elyria DAR Guest Day Luncheon

Dr. Harry L. Ridenour, Baldwin Wallace College professor, spoke at the Elyria DAR Guest Day luncheon held at the Elyria Country Club with ninety one attendees. He and his wife sang ballads from his five year collection of American songs, noting their social and regional origins and urging preservation. A separate note mentions a March tenth talk by Jack Kennon and a chicken dinner for the Mission Study Club at First Congregational church with plans for a Valentine box for Chinese friends.

Elyria Daughters of American Revolution Elyria Country Club Will Thomas Anna Bloomfield George Lamberton Dora Nichols Harry L. Ridenour England Baldwin-Wallace College Ridenour Ohio New England Kentucky Ireland Scotland Jack Kennon The Cleveland News W. B. Hubbell A. W. Huse Dan Martin Fay Crisp Biggs Mission Study Club First Congregational Church Good Will Bible Linda Cuyler Hsueh Obertn

Fidelis class elects officers at Methodist church event

Mrs Mare Roe hosted the Fidelis class of First Methodist on Longfellow Street. Maude Martin was elected president with Stella Copas secretary and Dorothy Caughlin treasurer. After a business session, Roberta Mosley and Stella Copas won cootie prizes. Eleven class members joined by teacher Mrs. B H Long and guest Mrs. Maude Copas attended, with Valentine themed refreshments served by the hostess and sister.

Kings Daughters First Methodist Jessie Green Lorain Alaska Jessie Lee Seward Eva Dettman Helen Osborn Harlan Cordrey Henry Beam William Kirby Elyria Streets Alonzo Brown S. D. Ault C Stranahan Albert Hass L. Weeden Blackleidge O. Stentz Fidelis First Methodist Church Mare Roe Longfellow Street Maude Martin Stella Copas Dorothy Caughlin Roberta Mosley Valentine B. H. Long Maude Copas

Program At Elyria Home For Aged Presented

An interesting program was presented yesterday by the Intermediate department of St. John's Evangelical Church of Lorain at the Elyria Home for the Aged. Miss Edna Haveter directed. Readings were by Mary K. Scott, vocal solo by Robert Kress, piano solo by Shirley Staller. Quartet numbers by Jean White. Shirley Staller, Jack Inglehart and Robert Bowditch accompanied by Joan Ernst at the piano.

Elyria Home St. John’s Evangelical Church of Lorain Edna Haveter Mary K. Scott Robert Kress Shirley Staller Jean White Jack Inglehart Robert Bowditch Joan Ernst

Newly Organized C W Club Reaches Fifty Members

The C W Club recently organized now has fifty members. President Mrs. Robert Bainbridge led a meeting at the Y W C A and planned to attend Church of Christ services on February nineteenth. Reverend Will Foster leads Easter sermons while Mrs C H Hamilton of Oberlin spoke on Building Foundations for Poise and Serenity. The group will aid in ticket sales for Colonel M Thomas Tchou’s lecture next Wednesday.

C. W. Club Robert Bainbridge Church of Christ Will Foster M. Thomas Tchou Mra Foster Mra. C. H. Hamilton Oberlin Mra Hamilton China Harold Davis W. H. Tanner Richard Riddle

Local Personal Notices and Social Events Update

Mrs. Charles Reichert and daughter travel to St Petersburg Florida for a stay until March. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Farewell report the death of their daughter Pearl Farewell Heiser in Lakewood. Families and guests gather in multiple homes for dinners and visits across Lakewood Elyria and Cleveland. A new daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Barron in Elyria Memorial Hospital on February 1.

Charles Reichert Kenneth Beal Bath Street St. Petersburg Florida Mar W. J. Farewell Fourth Street Pearl Farewell Heiser Lakewood Arthur J Hudson Clifton Park Spurgeon Winters E. M. Green Guit Road Mike Barron West Broad Street Elyria Memorial Hospital J. Martin Beck Eastern Heights Boulevard Beck A. N. Lutz Sandusky Jane Gill Miami University Cincinnati Ohio Faye Hargrave Sabra Armstrong Columbus Miss Armstrong Fred Anderson Miss Hargrave Oscar Dunn Ronald Dunn Cleveland Ohio State Bar Association Weygandt Ruth Gill George Gill Columbus Street

Birthday safely celebrated by Peggy Jean Saussier

Peggy Jean Saussier celebrated her fourth birthday with a party at her home on Grafton Road. Guests included Jane Ehrke Shirley Lee and Carol Brown who joined the little hostess for ice cream and a cake with four candles.

Peggy Jean Saussier Grafton Road Jane Ehrke Shirley Lee Carol Brown

Local licenses issued for several workers in Ohio area

The list records licenses granted to individuals including George Schiller, 21, of Lorain, a steel worker, Veronica Zemba, 20, of Keesh Laut, and Lacie Daum, 21, of 337 Est Eighth Street, plus Tram Kessler, 18, Sheffield Township, and Richard Turner, 31, Lorain, a station attendant.

George Schiller Lorain Veronica Zemba Keesh Laut Cleveland Sil Aees Lacie Daum Eighth Street Ewee Senna Hai Prentice Kessler Sheffield Richard Turner Rarain

Cleveland Girl Weds John Rumph in St Marys Church

Miss Celia Michalski daughter of John Michalski of 4000 Trumbull avenue marries John Rumph son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Rumph at St Marys Church in a nine o'clock ceremony. Rev Fr Moseley officiates. The couple plans a reception at the Rumph home and an eastern trip before settling at 313 East Avenue. Celia attended John Hay High School. John was educated at St Marys School and works at Colonial Sweet Shop.

St. Mary's Church Celia Michalski John Michalski Trumbull Avenue Cleveland John Rumph Vincent Rumph East Avenue Moseley Irene Rumph John Atkinson Rumph Berea Detroit John Hay High School St. Mary’s School Colonial Sweet Shop

Round Table club hosts Supreme Court luminaries discussion

Three Justices Holmes Cardozo and Frankfurter met with Mr and Mrs J Martin Beck at Eastern Heights Boulevard after an illuminating talk by Richard F Stevens. Rodney Rockwood read Home Grown while a commemorative message honored W R Comings on his 88th birthday. Dr John Rankin to host next Friday February 24.

Round Table Club J. Martin Beck Eastern Heights Boulevard Richard F. Stevens United States Supreme Court Holmes Cardozo Frankfurter Rodney Rockwood Dela Lutes W. R. Comings Cleveland A. N. Lutz Sandusky John Rankin

Calendar events spark varied club gatherings Monday

Mugwumps host Mrs. Frank Triple D with Eleanor Mc Kensie on Lake Avenue while Div F of the 2nd Congo meets Edna Albrecht on Spruce Street. Groups such as Ladies of G. A. R. hold bingo, Daughters of Sahara sponsor a Valentine party, and Women of Moose, Sunny Side Up, Eight Belles, Tally Ho, Chatter Doos, and More attend progressive dinners, dinners, and meetings around town.

Frank Eleanor McKensie Lake Avenue Division F 2Nd Congo Edna Albrecht Spruce Street South Side Circle C. C. L H. Carroll Denison Aye Daughters of Sahara Christensen Foster Ave Women of Moose Sunny Side Up William Meinke Columbus Street Arthur Femley Tally Ho Vera Bridgett Kenyon Avenue Icker Y. W. CA Curtis 5Th Street Townsend Club No. 1 King Solomon Lodge League of Women Voters Council Chambers Gane Med Assembly Rainbow For Aid of Columbus Lorain County Beekeepers R. E. Blackwell Garden Club Woman's Club

Eastern Star Valentine Dance Draws 175 in Elyria

Elyria Chapter Order of Eastern Star hosted a Valentine dance with 175 attendees. Lorain based orchestra provided music while seven tables offered bridge and Chinese checkers. Arthur Hiscox led the event with committee members Herbert Young, Paul Wellert, and Charles Garford directing activities. Nance Aust oversaw games and Mrs. T Reese and Mrs. E Scerivens served refreshments. Old Timers Night set for February 11th.

Elyria Order of Eastern Star Lorain l Arthur Hiscox Herbert Young Paul Wellert Charles Garford Nance Aust T. Reese E Scerivens

Cleveland Parent Teacher League meets at St Mary’s

Eighty members of St Mary’s Parent Teacher Association gathered at the parish hall in Cleveland for a meeting led by Mrs White. The event opened with group singing, a male quartet from the choir performed, Fr S Kramer of Cleveland spoke on the duties of a Parent Teacher organization, and the sixth grade won the attendance prize. The next meeting is scheduled for March 3.

R. U. Sossefot Cleveland St. Mary’s Parent-Teacher Association Charles Guth Gene St. Marie White St. Mary's Choir Emory

Birthday Celebration and Local Club Teas Reported

A 71st birthday party for Mrs J H Penfound drew eight of her ten living children, with greetings from New Orleans and West Hempstead. Valentine colors set the tone for refreshments and gifts. A tea hosted by Mrs Alfred Luther entertained new Division E members of the 2nd Congregational church, featuring a Valentine motif and a tea table presided by Miss Helen Palagge. Also noted are Circle No 4 of St Pauls church at Mrs Max Lyndon's on East River Street with 14 attendees and a salad course, and a meeting date announced for March sixth.

Jewell Smith Lance Ted Knepper George Matchem Sugar Ridge Road Durward Knepper Oberlin Vivian Knepper Fast Oberlin Giles Knepper Jenny Lind Thurlow Holly Knepper J. H. Penfound Archie Penfound William Penfound New Orleans Frederick West Hempstead Long Island Valentine Division E 2Nd Congregational Church Alfred Luther Lake Avenue Sylvia Abramoska Anette Whitney Fesat Oye Missi Helen Palagge Luther Irene Upton George Lamberton Florence Hazel Kathryn Messaros Highland Court St. Paul's Church Max Lyndon East River Street Lyndon A. Pomeroy Bath Street Ray Brouse George Street Byron Morris Kaylingwood Russell Payne Harry West Kenneth Beal H. J. Indicott Mabel Zeller

Townsend Club No 2 Elects New Officers in Armory

Townsend Club No 2 met in its new Armory quarters on Third Street last night and elected officers for the year: President Mrs Nick Neufer, Vice President C. G. Kieffer, Secretary Etta Cowles, Treasurer Charles Willen. Advisory board members include Mrs Sarah Massey Mrs Mary Stockmaster Nick Neufer Fred Kelble and Fred Cowles. Herbert Heron of Cleveland led the meeting and urged attendance at the Townsend Plan debate February 1920 in Public Hall Cleveland between L W Jeffries and Harper Leach. The club plans weekly Friday meetings in the Armory and invites visitors.

Armory Third Street Townsend Club No. 2 Nick Neufer C. G. Kieffer Etta Cowles Charles Willen Sarah Massey Mary Stockmaster Fred Kelble Fred Cowles Herbert Heron Cleveland Public Hall Townsend L. W. Jeffries Harper Leach Chicago

Queen Esther Chapter Meeting At Parsonage

The Queen Esther chapter of the First Methodist church met at the parsonage for their second meeting of the year. They voted to send the immigrant work pledge promptly to avoid later confusion. Phoebe Nevins led the study on The Old World and the New, focusing on a story about a girl pressured by poverty. Mrs. F. L. Hicks discussed conditions of the Potawatomi Indians and their American Indian Methodist church in Mayette, Kansas. The group planned to return March 10 with Katherine Highgate leading the fourth chapter.

Queen Esther First Methodist Church Phoe Nevins F. L. Hicks Mayette Kansas Katherine Highgate

Dance Series Continues At Jefferson High PTA Event

The third Jefferson Junior High PTA dance for boys girls and their parents drew a large crowd in the school gym last evening. Music by the Swing Kings, candy sales added to the treasury, and a February 24 club meeting at the Thompson home were announced.

Jefferson Junior High Parent-Teacher Association Swing Kings Treasury A. Vietzen Ways and Means L. Barnhart C. O. Jenkins Carl Fesler H. C. Gollmar Leo Barnhart Ed Fe P.T. A Ss R

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

The notice lists admissions for Mrs. Mike Barron at 1 T11 West Broad Street and Mary Frank lin on Oberlin Road and Mrs. Louis Sipos at 100 1-2 Cleveland Street. Discharges include Mrs. Arnold Mar inger with baby girl at 196 Bath Street and several others at 415 Cleveland Street 121 Tannery Street 702 East Avenue R D No. 3 Arlene Rosenthal Mrs. Mae Rousseau in Grafton.

Mike Barron West Broad Street Mary Franklin Oberlin Road Louis Sipos Cleveland Street Arnold Maringer Bath Street William Huffman Clarence Edwards Tannery Street Margaret Boylan East Avenue Arlene Rosenthal R. D Mae Rousseau Grafton

Elyria Parent-Teacher and club notices brief

Fourteen tables of Chinese check, era, bridge and pinochle were played at an Allen PTA party with prizes and refreshments. Elyria PTA plans a February 16 card party at the Legion home with prizes and four-person teams.

Allen Parent-Teacher Association Cyril Brecknock Ely Parent-Teacher Association Legion Home Olga Haywood

Elyria Bible Class and Garden Club Meet This Week

Elyria Men’s Bible Class gathers Sunday at 9 30 in the Y M C A with L B Hindman to speak on Jesus Teachings About Sin Mrs Wilfrid Bowdler to sing and Judge G B Findley of the Ohio Forestry Association will address the Elyria Garden Club Monday at 8 PM at the Elyria Woman’s Club scheduled events in this local note

Elyria Men’s Bible Y. M. GC L. B. Hindman Jesus Wilfrid Bowdler G. B. Findley Ohio Forestry Association Elyria Garden Club Elyria

Girl Scouts Troop 1 Meets at First Congregational Church

News of the Girl Scouts reports Troop No. 1 gathering at the First Congregational church where they were welcomed by a dancing group. A business meeting covered international friendship pennies for Juliette Low memorial fund and badge work. The evening ended with folk dancing and a goodnight circle.

First Congregational Church Juliette Low

Teacher Is Hostess For Church Event

The Pals class of the Church of Christ gathered at Elaine Cole's Lake Avenue home last evening for a brief business meeting, games, and refreshments. The church plans a March 2 banquet in a mother daughter format.

Church of Christ Elaine Cole Lake Avenue

Jolly Ten Club Hosts Games at Cambridge Avenue Home

The Jolly Ten Club was entertained by Marjory Cochrane at her Cambridge avenue home Friday evening. Doris Gough, Jean Smith, Clare Robinson, and Joan Brown won prizes. After lunch, guests planned to meet in two weeks with Doris Gough in Avon.

Horvath Concord Avenue Dorothy Dietsche Ed Dietsche George Reese Earl Lescher Marseilles Avenues Jolly Ten Marjory Cochrane Cambridge Avenue Doris Gough Jean Smith Clare Robinson Joan Brown Avon

Dance by Elyria Assembly Rainbow for Girls Tonight

The Elyria Assembly Rainbow for Girls will hold a semi formal dance this evening at the Elks Lodge. The event was initially announced as formal.

Elyria Assembly The Elks

LaGrange Seniors Sponsor Carnival and Dance

LaGrange High School seniors sponsor a penny carnival and dance on Tuesday evening February 14. The program features movies science exhibits model airplanes and dancing to Frabetta's orchestra with no admission charge. Proceeds support a fund for a Junior and Senior class trip to Washington DC in May. there will be no Junior-Senior banquet this year.

LaGrange High School Frabetta Washington, D. C

Birthday celebration brings Wahlin family visit

Litchfield residents honored E C Wahlin with a birthday gathering as Ernest Wahlin and his wife hosted nearby relatives including Betty and Jess MacDonald of Akron. Other friends and family from Elyria Sheffield Kipton and Medina joined at various local homes.

Ernest Wahlin Betty Jess MacDonald Akron E. C. Wahlin Charles Romp Fred Yost Paul Rogge Elyria Arthur Bryden Sheffield Ben Hill Russell Bryden Ruth Evelyn Bryden Kipton Friendly Bridge Club C. M. Turner Helen Eberle Emma Eberle Lena Knopf Ella Frombaugh Wm. King Medina South Street The

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