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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1938

Page

4

Spencer Events Highlight Women Groups And Church Notes

Spencer social page reports meetings of the Baptist Ladies Aid Society and Pythian Sisters card party with lunch planned. It notes Happy Harvesters at Charles Kreck home, Epworth League institute in Lorain, Spanish class at Spencer school and various church activities. Several local residents are mentioned including Rev J G Koontz, Mrs. J G Koontz, Mrs. Harvey Winsor, and Miss Bernice Fuller. Funeral notices, marriages, and visits from neighbors fill the remainder of the column.

Spencer Entertains Society Charles Kreck Happy Harvesters Harvey Winsor David Inman Harvey Miller Abner Messner Jacketl Charles MacLaren Gloria Supr R. L. Shilling America Mire. Shilling Elmer Firestone Walter Kook Court E. Stuart Lutheran Ladies Aid Ing Missionary Society Spencer Church

Ridgeville Board of Education Seeks West Virginia Coal Bids

The Ridgeville Board of Education invites bids for 100 tons of West Virginia coal No 6 Ohio coal for Ridgeville High School bin. Bids must be received by 12 noon Thursday March 3. Bids opened Thursday evening March 3. The board may accept or reject any or all bids. M. Knowles, Clerk, Elyria.

Ridgeville Board of Education West Virgina

Camden School Notes Delights With One Act Play Uncle Bob's Bride

Kipton Camden notes report Phi Delta Kappa presented the comedy Uncle Bob's Bride at Henrietta High School as an assembly in exchange for Camden's prior program. Cast included Leonard Davidson and Eileen Arnold among others. Also notes the Camden P.T.A. February meeting and a Wednesday evening program.

Camden School Kipton Phi Delta Kappa Society Henrietta High School Henrietta Camden Uncle Bob Leonard Davidson Uncle Bob's Bride Eileen Arnold Betty Kathryn Franklin Sara Bonita Richey Frances Tiltie Schnell Eldora Esther Searles Arnold Kathryn Becker Annie Winn Jo Johnson Camden P.T. A

Local social notes from Lorain County schools and Camden church

The Wee He Lo Club held a Valentine themed social at the schoolhouse February 14. Rev C C Clawson will preach farewell sermons February 20 before moving to McDonald. Miss Esther Myers hosted a Young People's Bible Study farewell for their teacher. Esther Calkins of Canton visited. many local families hosted or visited others in Elyria Cleveland Milan Oberlin Wellington and Collins. several were dinner guests and travel to Cleveland for errands.

Ner Lorain County Co. C. Clawson Camden Baptist Church McDonald Baptist Church Esther Myers C. Clawson McDonald Esther Calkins Canton P. C. Rank Cleveland L Obitts Elyria William Brumby Fred Bickel Margaret Ethel Bickel Paul Rd Collins E. Perkins Frances R. A. Fobes B. A. Perkinsham

Huntington School Notes Solos and Ensemble Contest At Clearview

Twenty Huntington pupils took part in the solo and ensemble contest at Clearview, with representation from each grade. Tor band members from first and second grades included Marilyn Kelsey Shirley King Joreta Huff Fanny McLaughlin Bonita Bottomies Raymond McQuate Jackie Ward Ancel Weaver and Oscar Lee. Third and fourth grade pianists Lois Coe and Shirley Regal. fifth and sixth grade piano and vocal solos by Leonard McClaffin and Gloria Chapman. The seventh and eighth grade chorus featured Agnes Kreuck Muriel Coe Katherine Campbelle Vivian Rook Dorothy Naegele and Dorothy Dietrich. Muriel Coe Vivian Rook and Dorothy Naegele also performed vocal solos.

Huntington Clearview Tor Marilyn Kelsey Shirley King Joreta Huff Fanny McLaughlin Bonita Bottomies Raymond McQuate Jackie Ward Ancel Weaver Oscar Lee Lois Coe Shirley Regal Leonard McClaffin Gloria Chapman Agnes Kreuck Muriel Coe Katherine Campbelle Vivian Rook Dorothy Naegele Dorothy Dietrich

Belden Br iefs Local Social and Family Updates

Mrs George Grab enstetter attended three quilting sessions at Mrs Hinckle home Thursday. Hay Siggens of Wilmette 11 spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Alma Siggens and sister Mrs Martin Beris will. Fred Reisinger of Baldwin Wallace College visited his parents Mr and Mrs D G Reisinger over the weekend. Mrs A C Coveney and daughters Blanche and Florence Coveney of Lakewood visited Robert Killip and Mrs Mary Killip Sunday evening. Miss Lucille Wise spends two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Wise. Word came of the serious illness of Ed Kline in Champaign Ill Virgil Kline left for Champaign and returned home Monday. Mr and Mrs D G Reisinger

Harry Denslow New London T. J. McCourt Repp Harvey Browand Wilfred Browand Lavern Litchfield G. L. Emerson Paul Nichols Wellington Fred Nichols Clyde Taylor Eleanor West Salem Frank Miler Clinton Beal Tacoma Washington Harold Miller John Rittman Aus F. J. Miller Mike Tepul Cleveland Esther Close Ashland Harry Hendricks G. W. Reese Grafton John Miller Chatham Frank Wil Ter Hay Siggens Wilmette Alma Siggens Martin Beriswill Fred Reisinger Baldwin- Wallace Collage D. G. Reisinger A. C. Coveney Miss Blanche Florence Coveney Lakewood Robert Killip Mary Killip Lucille Wise Vern Hayes Cora Hayes George Harwood Mary Hanes Nate Harris Dee Wise Albert Wolfe Oney George Goodman Betty Puder Clarksfield J. C. Ames Clide Lee

Sunday Visitors and Community Dance Fundraiser

Sunday visitors from Cleveland and Lakewood joined the Grabenstetters and Wise family for gatherings at their home, with several nearby families also visiting. After a Grat ton versus Belden basketball game, a Parent-Teacher group dance drew strong attendance, with Brad ley's orchestra playing. Proceeds from the quilt and dance will fund future payments on curtains used for visual education.

Gratton Belden Bradley

Carlisle Oyster Supper Brings Community Guests

Carlisle residents prepare for the annual Oyster supper at Carlisle Center school on Friday evening February 15. The event honors husbands and families of Cink members with longtime organist and many guests. Community activities include LaPorte M E church basement redecorations led by Frank Harrison and helpers, with Ladies Aid financing paint funds and plans for new kitchen work tables.

Carlisle Cink Carlisle Center School Frank Harrison LaPorte M. E Carroll Shepard Ladies Aid Society Clarence Whitney June Harrison Land K.N. Fox Roy Wimpenny Ladies' Aid

Amherst High To Present Operetta Bulbul

Amherst A H S will stage the operetta Bulbul at the school auditorium on March 1 with Alma Masters and Burton Hoffner in lead roles. Miss Jones directs the music and libretto with a cast including Dorothy Brucker and Beverly Bruce.

Amherst, O Alaa Masters Burton Toftner Prince Caspian Burton Hoffner Bulbul Ida Dorothy Brucker Lila Beverly Bruce Alain O Caspian Joe Fuhrmin Dosay Royal Spestacles Herbert Gammons Justin Royal Irvin Maxwell

Community notices and church social roundup

Mrs B A Jenne hosts a church social at Church Street with sixteen at 1:30 luncheon. A Ladies Society meeting at the Congregational church planned ribbon maple syrup festival for March 18. Hickory Tree Grange and American Legion hold meetings. St Peter Evangelical hosts a Valentine party with tureen supper. Various local residents attend dinners, visits, and births noted among Oak Harbor Elyria Wellington Norwalk and Oberlin.

Isabelle Robertson Katherine Ladies’ Society of the Congregational Church Lincheon W. V. Marshall C. J. Seeley BH. G. Pieten Hickory Tree Grange Grange Hall American Legion St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church Walther League of

Evans Funeral for John Evans in Cambridge

John Evans aged 68 died after a three day illness at his home Sunday. Burial took place in Cambridge Ohio on Tuesday. Other local items mention Mrs Mildred Dienru and Mrs Nelle Grimes hosting a meeting, election of officers, a Valentine gift exchange, and various residents visiting or injured, including Mrs Grace Eisenagle and Albert Wolfe.

Evans John Evans Cambridge Mildred Dienru Nelle Grimes I. M Club No Ida May Caler Inez Thomas Lillie Sutherland Hallie Hoffstatter Nella Grimes

North Olmsted Study Club meets Feb 28 at Reese home

The North Olmsted Tuesday Study Club will meet at Mrs. V. C. Reese's Center Ridge home on Tuesday February 28. Plans name Mrs. Reese, Mrs. G. C. Irons, Mrs. F. B. Hamblin, and Mrs. R. J. Thompson as hosts with papers by Mrs. Thompson on The Press as a Medium of Education and Mrs. Clark on Commercial Art.

North Olmsted V. C. Reese Center Ridge C. Reese G. C. Irons F. B. Hamblin R. J. Thompson W. OH. Clark

Pine Rebekah Lodge Officer Dinner at Bassett Road

Mrs Florence Drew Sr, Noble Grand of Pine Rebekah Lodge, hosted her officers at her Bassett road home on Friday February 11. Fifteen guests attended a heart shaped table dinner with red flower centerpiece. Hearts on place cards and candy-heart favors. Pinochle after dinner with Mrs Walter Decker winning first prize and Mrs Viola Walker the consolation. Mrs Dorow received a gift from Mrs Mildred B Wesberger.

Florence Drew Pine Rebekah Lodge Bassett Road Walter Decker Viola Walker Dorow Mildred B. Wes

Musterole Ad Promotes Warmth and Pain Relief

An old Musterole advertisement touts a counter irritant salve for throat irritation and local congestion. It claims rapid relief, official endorsements, and three strengths Regular, Children's, and Extra Strong as approved by Good Housekeeping.

Good Housekeeping

Funeral Held for Mrs Julia Magon Chief Mourner

Funeral services were held for Mrs Julia Magon of 2626 Clague Road wife of the late Oliver and mother of Mrs Florence Price with Cleveland Chapter Order of Magern Stars conducting at Clifford Pease funeral home on Wednesday February 16 at 2 pm. Also brief notes of local residents traveling and attending events appear in the report.

Rochester clubs and visits mark busy week in town

The Home makers' Club meets Friday at Town Hall with Miss Frances Eckert presenting a talk and demonstration. The Baptist Missionary Society plans a meeting at Mrs. Paul Jewett's home next week. The Women's Civic Club gathers February 23 in the Methodist Church basement to plan a special 17th anniversary program. Local families note moves and visits including Roy Crandall recovering from a stroke in Lorain, Bowen family relocation near Elyria, and several residents visiting Lorain and Ashland.

Rochester Homemakers’ Club Frances Eckert Baptist Missionary Society Paul Jewett Women’s Civic Club Methodist Church

Local Social Roundup Delivers Weekend Visits and Weddings

Rich ars and neighbors share news of visits to homes in Priday Brighton Elyria and Arlington with several families gathering for Sunday calls. Highlights include Philip Norris wedding attendance in Cleveland and relatives staying with Myrtis Herrick. Crittenden and family integrate into Brighton High School life amid moving notices and illness.

A. H. Gallatin Wellington Frank Clifford Mee Charles Parker Lloyd Handley Elyria Cleveland Philip Norris Katia Norris Helen Crittenden Myrtis Herrick Brighton High School Florence Davidson Elmer Stague Marshall Ohio Harold Ringler Miss Daniels Jimmy Switzer Arlington Delbert Switzers Charles Pickworth Pitesfield Alice Weeks Clift Cowis

Cape Town Police Drive to Curb Diamond Smuggling

Cape Town police launched a new crackdown by the diamond branch after authorities learned smugglers are moving diamonds through the city. The force targets illicit trafficking with intensified checks and patrols to intercept contraband.

Cape Town Force

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