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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1939

Page

9

Howenstine Elected YWCA Board President in 1920 Meeting

J Howenstine was elected president of the YWCA Board of Directors at the annual election last evening. Mrs. Leo R Meyer Alice McCracken as recording secretary, Miss Grace McCullough corresponding secretary and Mrs Minnie A Beebe treasurer were named. The meeting heard devotions led by Mrs Deane Burns and announced lectures and events for women’s groups and community service, with twenty four named board members listed.

Mom' FE Howenstine Deane Burns Stanley Shaw Dr. Binkley Second Methodist Church Mass Jane Hunter Phyllis Wheatley Cleveland Friendship Clubs Byron Fisk Field J. Martin Beck Nuss Grace McCullough Young Women's League Forum First Methodist George Lamberton Robert Wilson Valentine Madge Baird Minnie A. Beebe Enid Bunting Nency Roy Clymer Margaret Edwards George Gould E. J. Howenstine Harriett Hubbard George Johnson Alice McCracken Leo R. Meyer H. H. Nye Karl Plocher Ellsworth Schneider Irving Shepherd Kathryn Shubert Curtis Spence Bliss

Engagement of Helen Smith and Peter Roka Announced

Mr and Mrs Franklin N Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Smith to Peter Roka Jr son of Mr and Mrs Peter Roka of West River Street They attended Elyria High School and both work at General Industries No wedding date has been set The betrothal was announced at a party Saturday night with four teen guests present

Franklin N. Smith Boston Avenue Helen Smith Peter Roka, Jr Peter Roka West River Street Smith Home Miss Smith Elyria High School Mr. Roka General Industries Charles Hancock New Orleans Louisiana Alice Platner Oberlin District Supervisors Oberlim Inn Peter Smith Dean Wilke Stetson Querlin College Henry Meade Ohio Bell Telephone Company Platner John Bennett Rochester Illinois Frank Breckenridge Elyria Sarah McCotter Kupton Oberlin Hospital Harold Guthman Boston John Gorney Fourteenth Street Hot Springs Arkansas Alfred Hall Grafton Elyria Memorial Hospital R. J. Rosselot Fourth Street Columbus William Gates Cleveland George Stevens East Avenue Rubinstein

Evening church and club events listed for Elyria area

Local calendar lists numerous church meetings and social events including Methodist and Presbyterian gatherings, Knights of St John party, St Agnes Alumnae Valentine event, American Legion Auxiliary, Playmakers play Night of January 16th, plus Legion and Elks activities. Also notes MLC meeting, YWCA supper, and Modern Woodmen assembly with travel for inspection.

Martha Martha M. E. Church Methodist Lucille Griffin East Avenue Mothers Auxiliary United, Presbyterian Church Knights of St. John St Agnes Alumnae Valentine Church Hall American Legion Alpha Beta Ghamma Dee Konsesky Wolf Court Comraderie James Padley Cambridge Street Rich Shepherd Clark Street Marie Koontz East Broad Street Totalu Jane McGuire Kenyon Street Gloria Knuff 1618 Lake Avenue Lorain Co. Medical Society Elks Harold N. Cole Cleveland W. League Y. WC Sigloe Marian Barnes Crehore Court Peggy Dunn Third Street Mary A. Chandler Daughters of Union Veterans Mlc AY Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Elyria Lodge Sons of American Legion Legion Home Elks Lodge Elyria Council Jr. O. U. A. MI Wursthall Baptist Missionary Society Modern Woodmen of America Woodman Hall Elyria Ashland

Judge Findley Speaks On Forestry At Garden Club Meeting

Judge G. B. Findley, president of the Ohio Forestry Association, spoke to Elyria Garden Club on forestry from a utility view. He noted Cleveland’s large street tree plantings, warned of elm loss from Dutch elm disease, and warned that 70 percent of timber resources are gone as the nation uses wood faster than it grows. He discussed flood control, soil loss, and the need for forestry as a national issue, stressing forests and farms as foundations of American civilization.

Judge G. B. Findley Ohio Forestry Association Elyria Garden Club Elyria Woman’s Club Judge Findley Ohio Cleveland Cambridge Oberlin Ann Arbor Holland Findley United States C. S. Johnson R. W. McWilliams Oberlin and Lorain Garden Club

Columbia Club to Present Variety Program at Church

The Columbia Club of St. John's Lutheran will present a variety program on Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. The event is open to club members friends and church members. It will be held in the school auditorium on Third Street.

Columbia Club St. John's Lutheran, Church Third Street Jefferson Junior High School Friendship Club

St Clair Rebekah Lodge to Hold Valentine Party

Regular meeting of St Clair Rebekah Lodge on Wednesday evening in I O QO F hall will be followed by a Valentine party. Each member is requested to take a Valentine.

St. Clair Rebekah Lodge I. O. QO. F. Hall

Dinner Party for Junior Hi-Y and Friendship Clubs

Sixty young people from the Junior Hi-Y and Junior Friendship Clubs gathered for a six to nine p.m. dinner in the WoC. Al gymnasium decorated with red and blue paper and heart-table decor. Dorothy Notley and Sidney Grose spoke, officers and Mrs. Rob ert Wiason were introduced, then group singing, piano numbers by Peggy Cairns and Patty Standen, and dancing. Committee members included Nathan Brenner, Dick Ferriman, Dorothy Nolley, and Roberta Tonry. ticket sellers were Olga Sonkoly, Esther Hamula, and Doris Urnschoti.

Junior Hi-Y Junior Friendship Clubs Dorothy Notley Friendship Club Sidney Grose Hi- Y Robert Wiason Junior Friendship Club Peggy Cairns Patty Standen Robert Eady Nathan Brenner Dick Ferriman Dorothy Nolley Roberta Tonry Olga Sonkoly Esther Hamula Doris Urnschoti

Sahara Daughters Valentine Party Hosted at Foster Avenue

Sahara Daughters held a Valentine party Monday at Mrs. H. F. Christersen's Foster Avenue home. Six guests joined the members, and prizes were awarded for games to Anna Barnes Iva Simmons Dorothy Webmian Nefie Reynolds Beverly Foley. Music entertained, and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Ruth Kauffman Helen Rankin and Lottie Marsh. A card and dance party is planned for February 27 at the VFW hall.

Daughters of Sahara H. F. Christersen Foster Avenue Anna Barnes Iva Simmons Dorothy Webmian Nefie Reynolds Beverly Foley Ruth Kauffman Helen Rankin Lottie Marsh Lottie Marsh. A Card and Bance Pany V. F. W. Hath

Honor Pact for DeMolay Party Discussed by Elyria Assembly

Elyria Assembly Rainbow for Girls met in 10.C. F. hall to plan a joint party with DeMolay members. Peg Marsh chaired the arrangements committee with Val ere Tite and Geraldine Wilmot. Mrs. Robert Hand received a past Mother Advisor pin. The assembly will meet again in two weeks. Lodge Confers Degree King Solomon Lodge conferred the Fellowcraft Degree on a single candidate last night. A special meeting is set for next Monday with a Washington's birthday program. The officers will arrange details.

Order of DeMolay Elyria Assembly Rainbow For Girls King Solomon Lodge Washington

Thirty-One New Members Initiated Into Sapientes Club

Sapientes club met in Elyria High School auditorium with Paul Irion presiding as thirty-one new members were initiated. Names include Phyllis Alexander Eleanor Arndt Rosemary Barlow Jack Barnhart Dorothy Bell John Birch Emily Davis Dick Funk Emily Gawara Louise Goldenburg Geraldine Hange Betty Hengelbaugh Norman Heritage Bud Hofmann Dudley Hornung Alma Kieth Harry Koplin Warne Meinke Ruth MacDonald Margaret Opper Marian Roberts Marian Spencer Irene Stewart Edward Triesky George Tulk Lulu Vallas Ruth Wagner Marilyn Webster Janet Williams William Vinson and Ruth Wright.

Sapientes Club Elyria High School Paul Irion Phyllis Alexander Eleanor Arndt Rosemary Barlow Jack Barnhart Dorothy Bell John Birch Emily Davis Dick Funk Emily Gawara Louise Goldenburg Geraldine Hange Betty Hengelbaugh Norman Heritage Bud Hofmann Dudley Hornung Alma Kieth Harry Koplin Warne Meinke Ruth MacDonald Margaret Opper Marian Roberts Marian Spencer Irene Stewart Edward Triesky George Tulk Lulu Valassis Jean Wagner Marilyn Webster Janet Williams William Vinson Ruth Wright Betty Goldstein Betty Altfeld

Girl Scout Leaders Association Meets at Bartter Home

The Girl Scout Leaders Association met at the Misses Dorothy and Alice Bartter’s country home on Butternut Ridge. Mrs. Paul Roig was appointed Juliette Low memorial fund chairman and Mrs. Arthur Richwine was named to assist the program chair on the council. Ann Keleher spoke on troop finances and budgets, and fifteen members enjoyed a dessert social hour. Mrs. Glen Shoemaker will host the association on Tuesday March fourteenth.

Girl Scout Leaders Association Dorothy Alice Bartter Butternut Ridge Paul Roig Juliette Low Arthur Richwine Ann Keleher G. I Glen Shoemaker Spruce Street

Girl Scout Troop Hosts Meeting and Ice Skating Plans

The Cardinal Troop of Girl Scouts met Monday at Second Congregational Church with June Hearne in charge. Connie Jenkins' patrol ran a fudge sale, and members enjoyed games and a musical romance. Grace Jenne and Lila Fell won for high count, Peaches Bemis received consolation. The troop plans an ice skating party at Lakewood on Saturday.

June Hearne Cardinal Second Congregational Church Connie Jenkins Grace Jenne Lila Peaches Bemis Lakewood

Two Outstanding Events Sponsored By Y W C A Educator And Social Worker

Otto B Chapman arrives in Orlando to spend winter with Bert Selly. Elyria memorial hospital reports Mrs. Alice Platner attends W P A conference in Oberlin and choirs perform. Jane Hunter to speak at YWCA inter racial vesper. Flyria Community Chorus to perform. Recital by Mrs Arthur Giles’s pupils set for Feb eighteenth at YWCA.

Y.W.C. A George Pins Western Reserve University Second Methodist Church Binkley Jane Hunter Phyllis Wheatley Association Cleveland YWCA Flyria Community Chorus Fred Davis Jesus New Jerusalem Accompanis Marcella Stewart Delphinia Thomas Mesdames Hester Kennedy Samuela Greenfield Kane M Vincent Relva Stewart Katie B Rosebero OR Davis Lydia Jenkins M Bohannon Katherine Allbright Daisy Guest Walker Hannah Stevens Evelyn Howe Jennie Roxie Carter Irene Howard H R Crisp J F. Greenfield Lee Smith Alonzo Kennedy William Carter Raymond Gray John Gordon Arthur Carney Henry Crawford Sam Smith Willie Smith Joe Walker William Vincent George Taylor Sam Chance Y Woca S G . Shaw Ray Carter C. O. Stewart

Mugwumps Host Bridge Night With Valentine Themed Prizes

Mrs Frank Higgie entertained Mugwumps on High Street where four bridge tables contested. Nis Wilbur Henry and Mrs Nelson Fitch earned high scores while Mrs Evelyn Peltz took consolation. Prizes were wrapped in a Valentine motif. Dessert followed at small tables with silver baskets housing Valentines. Mrs Edward Kelly of Columbia Avenue and Mrs Richard Kuss plan to host March 13 at 8:30 p.m. with a screen supper.

Frank Higgie High Street Nis Wilbur Henry Nelson Fitch Evelyn Peltz Edward Kelly Columbia Avenue Richard Kuss

Valentine Party At 16818 Lake Avenue Hosted By Glory Knuff

Glory Knuff hosted M. O. B. club members at her home on Lake Avenue last evening for a Valentine party. Cards were the main diversion with Mary Gillen taking first prize and also winning the hostess prize. Mary Leimbachr received consolation. Valentine colors highlighted the decor and refreshments were served. On February 27 Eleanor Zacharias will entertain the club on Second Street.

Helen Smith Furnace Street Lake Avenue Clarence Farey Glenwood Street Maryhigrim Beverly Court Elsie Eddy Ann Standen Emma Emody West River Street Glory Knuff Mary Gillen Mary Leimbachr Valentine Eleanor Zacharias Second Street

Local youths listed for licenses in Lorain and Elyria

Licenses granted or sought by Melvin F. Busch 26 office supply salesman Lorain Roberta Maye 20 Sheffield Village Harold B H Haywood 21 Elyria service station attendant Ann J Stolar 19 Lorain all named residents listed in the report of license activities

Melvin F. Busch Lorain Roberta Maye Sheffield Village Harold BH Haywood Elyria Ann J. Stolar

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Ceca Eerenee Enee de Bee Een Society Leo Meyer Luis Catherine Diedrich St. Mary’s Earl Stewart Edna Albrecht Ann Botamer Stewart Charles Bates Massachusetts Bates H. A. Stick Amherst South Africa Edison P T. A Bessie Douglas Florence Smith Loretta Fell Alice Foster William Bridgett Tallyho Club Louis Raid Norman Stark Kenyon Avenue Don Shriver Elmer Bainbridge Raid Bainbridge Circle First’ Methodist Henry Heldrich Eastern Heights Boulevard Charles Erdmann Jack Elton Leona Lee Zelle P. D. Reefy Edward Bruck Anna Hitsman Mary Flood Dora Willett Iva Sabins Edith Hall Anna Bruck Coleslerat Sahara Daughters Party Girl Scouts Otto B. Chapman R. D. No Orlando, Florida Bert Selly Chestnut Street Ohio State University American Red Cross Andrew Simon Arthur Emiey Howard Ansgrim Bettye Crooks John Martin Martin Fred Zeck Abigrim Bert Orvis Frances Lennan Olga Mate West Bridge Street Betty Schaefer Jane McGure Middle Step Club Doris Standen Louise Hendricks Charlotte Brooks Arthur Giles N.Y Lorain County Bank Fadorel Depoort THE Lorain County Savings & Trust CO Elyria, Ohio Lorain County Thomas Tchou China Pacific Central Book Store Roy Hultz Heating Co Middle Ave Maurice Groaveen Triumph Maurice Beauty Over Haserodt’s Jewelry
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