Dorothy Funk and Mable Little Lead YWCA Board
Mrs D A Baird again heads the YWCA as president for 1938 with Mrs E J Howenstine vice president and Miss Alice McCracken recording secretary. New board members Harriett Hubbard Grace McCullough Roy Clymer and J Martin Beck welcomed. A committee planned delegates for the national biennial convention in Columbus April 22 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Deane Burns
J. M. Beck
George Gould
Rodney Rockwood
Burns
Schneider
Katherine Schubert
E. J. Howenstine
Margaret Edward
Mrs. Gould
Valentine Birthday Dinner Honors Fourteen at Home for Aged
A February afternoon gathering at the Home for the Aged celebrated January and February birthdays. Fourteen guests were feted in a solarium setting with heart decorations, favors, and a tribute to Alice Minard, the oldest member turning 92 soon. The event featured a Family Album in costume and a refreshment course, with prizes awarded to several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solarium
Irene Taylor
Evelyn Trace
Frank Bennett
Dolly Hartup
Blanche Filson
Eliza Reese
Alice Minard
Mary Frazee
Matie Head
Vina Brown
Anna Shem
Lacey Hale
Herbert Chapin
Fred Woodruff
Zella Williams
C. S. Johnson
Hospital Admissions List and Discharges Noted
Admissions include Mrs Bert Nes bitt of Grafton Mrs Paul Whitney at 121 Charles court Mrs John Machock of 868 West River street Mrs Alvia Miller at 146 Harrison street Michael Haag of 309 West 8th street Lydia Bogner from Mansfield Ruth Jagusch of Valley City Mrs Frank Godridge of La Grange Paul Ehrlich of Lorain Jerry Wieser of 113 Parkview court Nel yin Rudder of Strator Ohio Paul Barkacs of 628 Turner street Donald Wood of 333 Columbus street Discharges: None
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Nesbitt
Grafton
Paul Whitney
Charles Court
John Machock
West River Street
Alvia Miller
Harrison Street
Michael Haag
West 8Th Street
Lydia Bogner
Mansfield
Ruth Jagusch
Valley City
Frank Godridge
la Grange
Paul Ehrlich
Lorain
Jerry , Wieser
Parkview Court
Nel Yin Rudder
Strator
Ohio
Paul Barkacs
Turner Street
Donald Wood
Columbus Street
Children at Gates Hospital Hold Valentine Party
Children at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children enjoyed their annual St. Valentine’s Day party. About thirty patients shared in handmade and donated Valentines, exchanged tokens, and were visited by department heads before finishing with ice cream and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates Hospital
New Officers Named for Mainbow Rainbow Club
Miss Nell Willows becomes president with Mrs Mary Marsh as vice president Miss Marguerite Merthe secretary and Miss Elsie Schroeder treasurer at a February meeting in First Methodist church Plans included naming Rainbow Sisters at March 14 dinner and a tureen meal Hostesses and members enjoyed Valentine decorations, games and awards for Mrs Hazel Schmitkens Mrs Dorothy Burton and Mrs Doris Henson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Nell Willows
Mary Marsh
Marguerite Merthe
Elsie Schroeder
Rainbow Sisters
Hazel Schmitkens
Dorothy Burton
Doris Henson
T Shane
Valentine
Helen Lehman
Clara McMann
Florence Shepherd
Gladys Berg
Faith Burgen
Mary Farmer
Nell Kesson
YWCA Group Traces National Defense Plans Discussion
YWCA Public Affairs Committee chaired by Mrs Swen Nielsen meets at W Co A for its bimonthly session. Topics include Present Day National Defense Plans and The Principles of National Defense Act as practiced by the U S Army, plus Navy organization. A discussion covers nonmilitary defense methods and public opinion on war power and selective service with notices of upcoming lectures and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swen Nielsen
W. Co. A
Nielsen
United States Army
Blake Carrington
Willis Chandler
United States Navy
Japan
U. S
E. J. Howenstine
Cleveland
Y. Wo. A
Public Affairs Committee
W. H. Crane Lester
Rea Selby
Local residents noted in Elyria personals column
Melsin Maddock and her son John of Southampton and other locals left for home after visits. Arthur Schou returned from Florida while his mother plans to join him there. Miss Lillian Sears and Miss Mabel Dawson, former Elyria High teachers, visited friends. Several Elyrians attended a Cleveland hair styling demonstration. Lawrence Roseland family moved to Water Street. Death notice for Mrs. Keury Bliss received from Los Angeles. Mrs. Walter Berg and Mrs. E. A. Horace remembered with Valentines. Mrs. Lynn Heinzerling vacationing in Cleveland. Mrs. E W Rule sails for London on the S S Banker. Perry Jr. on a Winter cruise to Nassau. Evangeline Spieth home for weekend from Detroit. Janet Reynolds and Agnes Fitch visiting from Elyria. Junior Hi Y and Junior Friendship club plan a Valentine dinner and program at the Y M C A with a quartet and shadow pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melsin Maddock
John, Maddock
Southampton
Long Island
N. Y
Miriam Maddock
East Avenue
Arthur Schou
Florida
Sam Schon
Lillian Sears
Aliss Mabel Dawson
Lakewood
Elyria High School
Idele Brown
Margaret Edwards
Myrielle Lord
Maxine Roling
Evelene Ernst
Myrielle Beauty Shop
Keury Bliss
Los Angeles
California
Bliss
Elyrian
Walter Berg
E. A. Horace
West
Cleveland
Lynn Heinzerling
Grace Heinzerling
Harvard Avenue
E. W. Rule
New York City
England
London
D. Perry, Jr
Ohio Street
Nassau
Bahamas
Evangeline Spieth
Detroit
Michigan
New York Central Railroad
Eighth Street
Charles Kufner
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Janet Reynolds
City Hospital
Regular Elyria Council No 86 meeting speaker John C Thompson
The group will meet Thursday at 7 30 with Illustrious Grand Master John C Thompson as speaker. The Booster club plans entertainment and refreshments for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Council
John C. Thompson
Booster Club
Miss Bertha Dunham Talks On Wild Flowers
Miss Bertha Dunham of Cleveland road illustrated her talk on native wild flowers with hand colored pictures to Elyria Garden Club at the Elyria Woman's Club. She described plants such as partridge berry prairie rose orchid and yellow Lady Slipper, and explained their growth. The program noted wild flower guidelines from spring to fall and efforts by the Park Board and F C Wilford to protect Cascade Park blooms. Plans were made for a Spring breakfast hike with Miss Dunham as guide to study local flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Dunham
Elyria
Cleveland Road
Elyria Garden Club
Elyria Woman's Club
Cascade Park
Park Board
F. C. Wilford
Miss Dunham
League of Women Voters debate on unicameral Ohio legislature
The Elyria group hosted a Nebraska form debate with about fifty attendees on whether Ohio should amend its constitution to adopt a unicameral legislature. Dowling argued for unicameralism citing inherent evils of bicameralism. Wagner argued bicameralism is sound. Cross examination followed, with audience polls planned to gauge influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve Rostrum
Ohio
Nebraska
Dowling
Wagner
Petersilge
Chitlik
Elyria League of Women Voters
Lorain County Couple To Mark 50th Anniversary
Lorain County couple Mr and Mrs Norman Townsend of South Amherst celebrate fifty years of marriage tomorrow. Townsend born in Oberlin attended college and business school. Elsie Franklin daughter of William Franklin of South Amherst. They married February 16 1888 in North Amherst. They have two daughters Bessie and Dora. Dora Ruth is married to Ledi Ruth. The couple had two grandchildren Neil Ruth and Evelyn Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Norman Townsend
South Amherst
Mr. Townsend
Oberlin
Collegy and Business School
Townsend
Elsie Franklin
Willian Franklin
North Amherst
CL. Park
Surprise Birthday Party for Mary Margaret Martin
Mary Margaret Martin celebrated her 21st birthday Saturday night at home with friends. Prizes for high scores went to A. Sehovich and Dorothy Belly. Maxine Deeneing and Jim Stellamy received consolation awards. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. I. L. A. Martin and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Martin Oz
A. Sehovich
Dorothy Belly
Maxine Deeneing
Jim Stellamy
Luneheart Wals
Sue Peashaby
Miss Martin
IL. A. Martin
George Stretz
M Tigan
Mes
Willian Daencing
Helen Muastue
Georgia Lee
Dorothy Kelly
Edward Sith
Marguerite Wolfs
Jimimny Bellamy
Sehmneh
Carol Aud
Juvie Sehmimneh
Margaret Martin
Mildred Brada
C. A. Sehmuneh Howard
Don and
Roby Martin
Miss Helen Burns Weds Harold Barnard of Oberlin
Announcement lists Miss Arlen Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Burns of 225 Seventh Street as bride to Harold Barnard of Oberlin son of Mr and Mrs E Barnard of Oberlin. The ceremony occurred in Hagerstown Maryland on a Wednesday in February. The couple reside in Oberlin where Barnard owns a motor sales company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Burns
H. Barnard
Oberlin
Arlen Burns
J. F. Burns
225 Seventh Street
Harold Barnard
E. Barnard
Hagerstown
Mursland
Guild Hosts Valentine Social On East Broad Street
Members and guests of the 2nd East Side Guild of St. Andrew church gathered at Mrs. Noel Duckett’s home on East Broad street for a Valentine themed afternoon. A salad course for 26 was followed by bridge and bingo prizes, a postman costume surprise, a brief business meeting led by President Mrs. Harry Trumpy, and plans for a March meeting with Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Bishop as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clever Valentine
2Nd East Side Guild
St. Andrew Church
Noel Duckett
East Broad Street
Eric Duckett
Flolen Robinson
Lyle Castle
Louis Dyke
Hill
Buffalo
New York
Beth Hunt
Walter Dyke
William Humphreys
Agnes Blythe
Humphrey
George Morris
Bishop
Lois Trimpy
Harry Trumpy
Guild
Daniels
Glenwood Street
Mrs. Bishop
Middle Steps Valentine Dinner Party at YWCA Gberlin Inn
Middle Steps club of the YWCA held a Valentine dinner party at Gberlin Inn last evening. Afterward the girls discussed secret sisters drawings and a co-ed scavenger hunt set for February 28, with club members and guests. Betty Schaeffer chairs the car coordination, with Emma Goodman and Eleanor Krugman on the committee. upcoming meeting will set refreshments, decorations, and program details. On March 1 Mrs Henry Ingersol Jr will review a book at the club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Step
Gberlin Inn
Betty Schaeffer
Emma Goodman
Eleanor Krugman
Henry Ingersol, Jr
News Of The Girl Scouts CARDINAL TROOP
The first issue of Cardinal Spy, a five page paper by Cardinal Girl Scout staff, was distributed at Second Congregational church. Editor Mary Agnes Welsh, managing editor Lila Fell, reporters Ruth Hollis and others. Mae Clark and June Ross earned journalist badges. Three one act plays were performed for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Troop
Cardinal Spy
Journalist Group
Cardinal
Mary Agnes Welsh
Lila Fell
Doris Leatherman
Mae Clark
Ruth Hollis
Jean Baun
June Ross
Norma Woodcock
June Roig
Charlie Rawson
Nora Lee Tait
Wilma van Oster
Martha Davison
Goodnight Cireile
Play Quiet as 4 Mouse to be staged by Jefferson Junior High
City reserves of Jefferson Junior High School present Quiet as 4 Mouse at the Y W C A tomorrow under Mrs. Fred Allen direction. A tureen supper for the girls will be served at 5 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Junior High School
Fred Allen
Oberlin bee keepers meet at Manns home
Lorain County Bee Keepers gathered at Theodore Manns residence near Oberlin for a social evening with good attendance. Routine business was conducted and refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. E J Ernst to entertain in Amherst on Monday evening March fourteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Theodore Manns
Oberlin
E. J. Ernst
Amherst
Local licenses list names and ages from Lorain Elyria and Cleveland
A fragmentary list names Sel Cohen a 22 year old Cleveland merchant Evelyn Kaufman 21 of 236 Gates Avenue Elyria Paul Salata Jr 29 Lorain steel worker Pauline Hutta 20 Lorain Leroy Keller 27 Lorain craneman and Clara Stelmack 30 Lorain all entries appear in a local licenses notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sel Cohen
Cleveland
Evelyn Kaufman
Gates Avenue
Elyria
Paul Salata, Jr
Lorain
Pauline Hutta
Leroy Keller
Clara Stelmack
Surprise Honor for Mrs Frances Nicholaus at Home
A group of twenty relatives and friends gathered at 121 South Olive Street to honor Mrs Frances Nicholaus. Guests came from Elyria Bay Village Avon Felds Ridgeville and Dover and shared a tureen supper and fond reminiscences. She has been confined to her home for five years and received Valentines and a special gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Nicholaus
South Olive Street
Elyria
Bay Village
Avon
Felds
Ridgeville
Dover
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Walker at 107 Luystard
A birthday gathering for Mrs W J Walker at her home 107 Luystard Avenue featured games won by Mrs Harold Gould and Miss Idi Mag Jones. A luncheon was served at a long table decorated in red and white, and Mrs Walker received a gift from the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Sor A
Jerry Kostyc
Jennie Zaleski
West Avenue
Bunco
F. Zaleski
Rose Metera
Elyria
Lorain
Luystard Avenue
W. J. Walker
Origzes
Harold Gould
Idi Mag Jones
Calendar of club meetings and talks in Elyria area
A crowded list of local gatherings includes sessions for Methodist classes at various addresses, Bible study groups at St Pauls and Second Congregational, Truth Seekers, Jolly Eight Bunco, Iotaiu Club and Lorain visits, plus talks by Dr Minnin from Pleasant View Sanatorium and speakers from the Woman's Club. A Young People's banquet at First Baptist is noted along with several lodge and club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semper Fidelly
Emneiuel Lutheran
Margaret ‘Taylor
Hamilton Avenue
Mary-Martha
St. Paul's Church
Charlotte King
West Ninth Street
Minnin
Pleasant View Sanatorium
Dorothy Hastings
Third Street
Miss Fitzpatrick
Teneza
Annette Zgodu
Furnace Street
Jolly Eight
Bunco
Charles Foreman
Iotaiu Club
Donna Chapian
Harvard Avenue
Orne Sempre
Lorain
Peter Grasso
Mario Sharpe
Beverly Court
C. S. Burrer
West Broad Street
Sigloe
Virginia Gibbons
Lake Avenue
American Legion
Republican Women’s Club
Woman's Club
Nellie Love
Daughters of Scotia
Frank S. Harmon Lodge
United American Mechanics
Elyria Lodge
Knights of Pythias
St. John’s Young People’s League
First Baptist
Hostess Event for Laf-A-Lot Club and Prize Winners
Mrs Magdaline Wettring hosted nineteen Laf-A-Lot members at West Avenue residence last evening as hearts occupied the gathering. Anita Meinke and Helen Smith won first aid prizes. Nancy Krieg counseled. Mary Ahlgrim received a special prize. Valentine decorations were prominent during a two course lunch. A March first social will be hosted by Nancy Krieg in Oberlin. A new book titled Man Against Hamilton explores Freudian theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdaline Wettring
Laf-A-Lot Club
West Avenue
Hearts
Anita Meinke
Helen Smith
Nancy Krieg
Mary Ahlgrim
Valentine
Wis
Marie Beam
Mary Ahigrim
Wind Mung
Hanna Emody
Damyrious
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sockety
Dorothy Funk
Mable Little
D. A. Baird
YWCA
Miss Witt
Marie Witt
Pharmaceutical Mfg. Co
Bryan
James Henke
Harlett Scott
Fourth Street
Ruth McGinnis
Martie Witt
Grace Athe
Elenore Copas
Oberlin College
C. E. Standen
Fourteenth Street
Don Sotherdon
Tom Forristell
H. Lane
Forristell
Thomas Stephens
Park Avenue
Henry Ingersoll, Jr
Gils
Hoosevelt
Irma Targon
Elizabeth Ferris
Violet Papp
Mlizabeth Jenkins
Betty Jane Jackson
Arthur Giles
Y. W
Asell
Mnemeane
United States
Canada
E. C. Barclay
Grant St
Alostess
June Barr
Triple D Club
High Street
Kathleen Bayley
Harriet Bakehouge
Elizabeth Hunter
Laura Lawson
Big Ben Lump
Marbach
Agnes Fitch
Grand Rapids
F. A. Smythe
Washington Avenue
Junior Friendship Club
Y. M. CG
Marcelling Allen-Bernard
Century Bik
Lolelleian
Copengst
Bby Sze Ce
Mae
League of Women :Voters Activities
Edna Albrecht
Irene Stewart
Mons
Edith Butamer
Matthew
Frank Spetler
Digistuv
Cine Youngs
Women's Association Om
Lorvetta Pell
Hystessen
Lynn Ueinzerling
Mirg Wumps
Arnold Heinzerting
Edward Kelly
Kring
Carl Ericsson
Frank Higgie
Leonard Kuss
Marel
Hlyward Uhlemacher
By Itggie
Mr. and Mrs. Townsend
News of the Girl Scouts
Mr. Manns
Mrs
Nicholaus
Lorain County Bank
Errno Ripolin
Whitney & Son
Gasco Food Institute
Geeie
Heniache
Talon
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