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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

2

Honor Roll For Ridgeville School Is Announced

Ridgeville announces honor rolls by grade listing students across all grades from second to twelfth. Names include Margery Irons Evelyn Straud Henry Dreger Richard Moore and many others across multiple grades. The list features numerous Maddock, Hunt, Irons, and Kjaer family names among the students recognized for academic achievement.

Ridgeville School Margery Irons Evelyn Straud Henry Dreger Richard Moore Donna Dyer Jessie Wood Don Standen Robert Roosevelt DeWitte Maddock Jacqueline Nun Martha Lasko Andrew Lasko Ruth Kelley Billy Jehlicnko Patsy Heisler Elaine Dreger Florence Bede Donald Falkner John Heath Faye Johnson John Jones Robert Kamiller Eleanor Pais Robert Schmittgens Donna Worcester Ann Irons Patricia Maddock Viola Heisler Mildred Mee- Viegh Jean Andrews Bernice Darrow Elizabeth Lerner Dorothy Falkner Laverne Nevadomski E. Carpenter Marian Hunt Virginia Schmitt Gens D. Beremand M. Dill Winton Hunt Janet Irons Emil Pais B. Carpenter Vanita Stroud Irene Haller Josephine Flood Karl Maddock Gladys Ponting Raymond Kathe Rollin Detwiler Betty Andrews Ruth Bainbridge Hilma Kjaer Loretta Sweet Dorothy Pitts Marie Carley Regina Kathe Jane Render Andrew Kjaer W. Nevadomski Wanda Michalik Ruth Barnes Ruth Haller Helen Haller Margaret Krusow Dorothy Kuchenrither Mildred Maddock George McViegh Irene Noll Howard Salisbury Jane Forner

Markley Students Enjoy Party at Valentine Event

Markley school held Valentine parties for multiple grades. First and second grades featured two plays Honest Abe and Valentine Visitors, with Yvonne Dean reading a Lincoln story and Richard Keefer performing two accordion solos. Fifth and sixth grades presented a program under Charles Heck with songs by St Valentine royalty Harold Trockley and others, plus a history and jokes. Seventh and eighth grades held a party with Heart Fortunes, prizes in a Comic Valentine contest, and refreshments. The eighth grade later hosted a bingo party in the schoolhouse.

Nick Tomeie Harriet Trockley Helen Molich St. Valentines Day Kenneth Spiegelbere Theodore Westerbi Evelyn Sittinger Shirley McIntire Dorothy Hovey Agatha Osiovican Florence Smith Frank Papay Otto Sittinger St. Valentine Dorothy Janik Mr. Roach Edwin Czah Bill Sasler Margaret Roberts Ruth Keller Gail Higgins Anne Louise Senning Garnett Trookiey Barbara Jean Prindle

Marjorie Bartlett Weds Guy Bradley Farnsworth

New London Ohio wedding of Marjorie Bartlett youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H T Bartlett and Guy Bradley Farnsworth son of G F Farnsworth Ashland. Ceremony at 6 West Burges Street Mount Vernon with Rev Warner Holgrem of St Johns Lutheran officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Paul Snyder. The couple plan a brief wedding trip to Columbus and will reside in Ashland soon.

New London Marjorie Bartlett H. T. Bartlett Guy Bradley Farnsworth G. F. Farnsworth Ashland West Burges Street Mount Vernon Ohio Paul Snyder Warner Holgrem St. John's Lutheran Church Farnsworth Dr. Hess and Clark Inc Tommy van Dance Orchestra Ashland ii

Eaton Grange Holds Installation and Lincoln Day Program

State Deputy Frank Mason presided over adult and juvenile Grange installation ceremonies with Mrs. Mason acting as deputy juvenile matron. Mrs. H. J. Tite was inducted into juvenile Chivange. Juvenile members offered a Lincoln Day program. Tables featured St Valentine red and white decorations. Lincoln red white blue decor for adults.

B. A. Munn

LaPorte Ladies Aid Plans Washington Silver Tea

LaPorte Ladies Aid Group 1 completes plans for a George Washington Silver Tea to dedicate the church basement. Mrs Fred Cowies and Miss Eloise Grossman hosted at the Cowles home on Butternut Road as Lynne Hamlin chaired the meeting. Mrs Frank Harrison and Mrs Frank Moran lead refreshments, Joyce Gregg chairs the tea table, and George and Martha Washington will preside in regalia. A March supper by Group 1 will fund the Ladies Aid general fund as the quota rises with membership noted at 70.

Carlisle Fred Cowies Nieve Eloise Grossman LaPorte Ladies Aid Art Cowles Butternut Road Moun Lynne Hamlin George Washinston Frank Harrison Frank Moran Joyce Gregg Samuel Stevenson Howard Morgan George Martha Washington Ladies Aid Society Vitula Oll

Couple Honored On 56th Anniversary in LaGrange Road Home

Friends of Mr and Mrs Bird Rawson honored their fifty sixth wedding anniversary with visitors on Sunday at the granddaughter s home on LaGrange road Mrs Roy Abbey receiving greetings flowers and other gifts from numerous well wishers in the afternoon celebration

Bird Rawson Roy Abbey LaGrange Road Tno

Fire Destroys Avon Lake Home

Avon Lake residents Ea Barnes and his son escaped in night clothes as their Vineyard street house burned. The cause is not yet known and nothing inside was saved.

Avon Lake Ea Barnes Vineyard Street Barnes

Brownhelm P T A Meet Adds February Program

The Brownhelm Parent Teacher Association plans a February meeting at the serial auditorium on Tuesday evenings with a special program after a brief business session. Members from the Congregational church siting group, Youth Fellowship attendees, and local families are noted. Eighth graders hosted seventh graders for a Valentine party with games, contests, and refreshments. The seventh and sixth grade basketball team lost to Brookside 24 to 14. Local residents and visitors are listed, including Miss Mary Alice Shilts visiting Artando Shilts, and several families sharing weekend visits.

Brownhelm Serial Brookside Mary Alice Shilts Paulding Artando P. Shilts R. MW. Fairchild Theodore Kuntz Ardith Lorain P. Bechtel South Ridge Otto Elyria Charles Bechtel

Official Belden Church Board Convenes for Reviews

The Official Board of the Belden Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wise on Tuesday evening. Rev. George Beebe chaired as reports were delivered by Mrs. Pauling Sooy, Frank Schriver, Bert Nesbett, and Mrs. Charles Wise. Agnes Wise was appointed custodian of church records.

The Methodist Church Charles Wise George Beebe Pauling Sooy Frank Schriver Bert Nesbett P. H. Rogers Agnes Wise George Chapin Beebe Pauline Sooy Carl Seckt George Meyers D. G. Reisinger B. T. Nesbett Delbert Connors William Gest

Huron Co Pomona Grange To Meet

Esther Bohn, Lecturer of Huron County Pomona Grange, announces the program for the Pomona meeting to be held at North Fairfield on Saturday February 19. Greetings by E D Burras. Maltime Orchestra. Paper The History of Cel ile by Moll and Willard. Kime Orchestra. Addie Harry Caton State Secretary. Ohio State Grange closing thought.

New London Esther Bohn Huron County Pomona Grange Pomona North Fairfield E. D. Burras Mas North Fairfield Grange Maltime North Faird Celile Nickolas Moll Willard Kime Addie Harry Caton Ohio State Grange Ter

Huron County Legion Posts Meet at New London

New London hosts set of Round Table discussions with Laurence E. Broome Post No. 292 inviting all Huron County posts for a 1 halld meeting on Monday evening February 21 followed by a county meeting and post gathering.

Huron County Legion New London Laurence E. Broome Huron County Resitar

Sophomores Entertain Belden High Seniors

Belden High School seniors were invited to a Valentine party hosted by the sophomore class at the home of Mita Weizel. Guests included several teachers and staff, with games played and prizes awarded to Mary Louise Barnes, Merle Lehman Jr., Ruth Kelly, and Andrew Ecko. Refreshments of jello, cake, and coffee were served.

Belden

Fidelis Class Meets With Miss Alexander in Elyria

The Fidelis class gathered at Miss Erma Alexander’s home Monday for an evening of Hearts. Valentine score cards crowned Mrs. Cleon Crowell and Park Dimaline as winners. Plans were set for a bake sale at Hulse’s in Elyria on March 5. The president named Mrs. Chester Carpenter to arrange the March 27 Sunday morning Bible school program. Refreshments were served to guests.

Surprise Birthday Party for Eugene Heck at Markley School

Mrs W E Heck with Markley school teachers hosted forty two first and second grade pupils for a surprise seventh birthday party Tuesday in the school dining room. Mrs Elmer Keller and daughter Janette and Mrs J J Cook attended. Children played games sang a birthday song and Eugene received gifts. Ice cream and cake were served.

Vincent W. E. Heck Markley Eugene Heck Elmer Keller Janette JJ. J. Cook Eugene

Old Glory Grange Valentine Party and Meeting

Old Glory Grange No. 2415 held its Feb 10 meeting with Master Forest Weaver presiding. Reports on illness, visiting Grange, and a penalty match prize were noted. a lecturer program followed with songs and stories. A card party at the Grange hall is planned for Saturday Feb 13 with cake and coffee served.

Old Glory Gaage No. 2415 Karl Darkey Old Glory Grange Grange Hall

Redecorating LaPorte M. E. Church Nears Finish

Carlisle report notes final drapery selection by Ladies Aid for La Porte M E church basement, featuring rich chocolate brown with tan and green leaf design. Miss June Harrison planned plans. George Weston Silver Tea on Feb 23 unveils the drapery. Four new dining tables to be built from old church bench wood, with Tes.

Carlisle Chor LaPorte M. E. Church Ladies Aid June Harrison George Wston Carroll Shepard Frank Harrison Thad Robson CU FL Whitney Lester Bowen E. Mumphrey

Suburban Calendar of Evening Events Townwide

Avon Lake Girl Scouts meet at the hall at 3 30 p.m. Lake Ay 2-P.T.A. plans bingo at Lake Avenue School. New London Halcyon Rebekah Lodge No meets Odd Fellow Temple. Nor tico Olmsted students present operetta at high school auditorium. Rochester Homemakers Club meets at Twit Hall with Miss Frances Eckert present. Valley City PT A shows Show Boat Mont reels at high school. South Ridge Community Club presents Where's Grandma at the school. Spencer Pythians hold a pinochle party with lunch.

Avon Lake Lake Lake Avenue New London Halcyon Rebekah Lodge At & Pm Nortic Olmsted Studors S$ Pty Rochester Twit Hall Frances Eckert Valley City PT AL South Ridge Grandma Spencer—Pythian Pastirs

Al Hallows Barking in an Old London Roh Scene

A fragment notes a figure named Al Hallows Barking tied to a historic London roh setting. Details are sparse but imply a local or fictional event. No dates or places beyond London-related context are provided.

al Hallows Barking London

Belden Community Circle Meets in Elyria

Belden Community Circle plans its next gathering at Mrs. Glen Rogers home on Columanna Avenue in Sundance to quilt a project for Mrs. Rogers. The meeting in Elyria aims to organize the quilt and foster community crafting efforts.

Belden Elyria Glen Rogers Columanna Avenue Sundance

North Ridgeville BRIEFS Sunday visits and school event notes

North Ridgeville brief items list Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. E M Krowles and relatives from Columbia Station Fairview Bedford and Amherst visiting families. Several social gatherings include birthday parties Grange yard sale events and club meetings at St Peter's Congregational church and North Ridgeville High School.

North Ridgeville E. M. Krowles F. Hawke Raymond Dlawke Grant Norma Irene Thomas Glenn Dale Wilford Orlo Hales Rodger Columbia Station Brett Knowles Fairview Vial Merril Ruggles Bedford

Lake Avenue Woman's Association Convenes

The Lake Avenue Woman's Association met at Mrs. Tf. H. Miller's home with eleven members present. Ethel Benney led a Bible chapter reading from First Corinthians. A business meeting planned sewing car pe rag outfits and rags. Members were urged to invite guests and recruit new members. The Sunshine Sisters held a Valentine exchange and the next meeting is set for March 16.

Lake Avenue

Miss Frances Martin Weds Lawrence Burnett

In Columbia Ohio on Saturday February 12 Miss Frances Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Walf Miller wed Lawrence Burnett son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Burnett in Harrietaville Ohio. Attendants were the bride’s cousins Miss Mildred and Lawrence Smithberger. The bride wore navy blue and carried white carnations. The bridesmaid wore blue with pink carnations. The couple plan to live on Route 2 after a Niagara Falls trip and are graduates of Columbia High School. Burnett is employed at Burnett Lauton Greenhouse. Family gatherings followed, including a friendly morning and a dinner hosted by the Millers for immediate families.

Columbia Frances Martin Walf Miller Lawrences Burnett Jesse Burnett Harrietaville Ohio Mildred Lawrence Smithberger Niagara Falls Route 2 Columbia High School Burnett Burnett-Lauton Greenhouse Miller

Guest speaker to preach at Lake Avenue Church

Norman JT College ins Berea will preach at Lake Avenue Community Church at 10:45 a.m. Sunday February 20. His subject is What Does Religion Mean To You. Everyone is welcome to attend the services.

N. Ridgeville St. Peter's Church Brighton Epworth Leagues Elyria Tome P.m. Flelds Oberlin College M. FE Lake Avenue Norman IL Schreiber Baldwin-Wallace College Norman JT. Schreiber Baldwin-Wallace College Ins Berea

Rev Hughes Sermon Topic Christianity and Respect

Rev Thomas Hughes of LaPorte Church to preach Sunday morning on Christianity and Respect at 11715 A. M. Sunday School led by C F Whitney at 1 15 A. M. A vocal solo by Jean Sibelius titled Be Still My Self the Lord Is on Thy Side will be performed. The Young People's Chair will be on hand.

Carlisle Thomas Hughes LaPorte 2 C. F. Whitney Sertius Hughes Jean Sibelius Propie

Births and local social notes from Elyria area

Announcement of births and a long list of local visits and village happenings. Nancy Jean Eaton and the Rose family of Seville welcomed newborns, with other entries mentioning Mrs. Viola Diehl, July Gratz, and various residents visiting relatives, farm events, and recent movements.

Hostess To I M S S Club At New London

Mrs Nellie Uther hosted the EMs So. Club at her daughter Mrs Kent DHeuan's home. Meeting called by president Inez Tomas. Election of officers for the year: Ida May Franklin president Ines Thomas vice president Hartle llofstairer secretary Fily Suth erland treasurer Nellie Grimes Captain No. 1 Hattie Ames Captain No. 2. Program featured by contest won by Emmadill Burrows.

London Nellie Uther Ems Kent Dheuan Ted Inez Tomas Ida May Franklin Ines Thomas Hartlellofstairer Fily Sutherland Nellie Grimes Hattie Ames Emmadill Burrows

Quiet Workers S S Class Enjoys Party

The Quiet Workers Sunday School class of the local Methodist Church were entertained Monday afternoon at a Valentine party by their teacher Mrs Earl Litz at her home. The eight title girls played three games and Shirley McIntire won a candy heart guessing contest. An exchange of valentines occurred and refreshments of ice cream and crackers were served.

Vincent Methodist Earl Litz Shirley McIntire

Avon Lake Legion Fetes Winners In Essay Contest

Avon Lake Legion held an award event at the hateauw on Walker road with a potluck dinner. James Sulir, Department Commander of Cleveland, awarded medals to Avon students Margaret Leferink, Marie Heinebrod, Clara Plas, Robert Pitch and their teachers for winning the Citizenship essay contest. Col. Kirk Schaible of Cleveland spoke on defense as part of a joint meeting with Post No. 211, followed by dancing with the Biltz orchestra.

Avon Lake A Marilyn Katz T. 2. King King Col Kirk Schaible Cleveland Atiougl Biltz Orchestra

Erhart Woman Injured In Fall Down Stairs

Mrs. Auguste Neff fell down cellar stairs while doing housework and broke her hip. After losing consciousness she dragged to the upstairs and was found four hours later by her son Charles Neff who then took her to Lod hospital for X ray and treatment.

Frhart Auguste, Neff Charles Neff Lod

Grange Hustlers Meet at Mrs Phelps Home

The Grange Mustlers gathered Tuesday at Mrs George Phelps home for an afternoon meeting and luncheon. Plans were set for a lunch to be served at an upcoming auction sale, with a brief business session and a good attendance. Next gathering planned at Mrs Ryer Miller’s home.

Lake Avenue Grange Mustlers George Phelps de Eld Ry ER Miller Hn

London Becomes Switchboard Of World Title Claim

London emerges as the switchboard of the world as the British post office telephone system unites most global calls. Only Albania Itsna avs and Malaya remain outside the reteh network. Malaya will be phenshta within a year. The London International Exchange serves as the clearing station for conversations worldwide including ships at sea, with 90 percent reach to British subscribers.

London Lonlon British Post Office Albania Malaya London International Exchange Britaly Post Office

Elizabeth Harrison Joins Cleveland Women's Symphony at 16

Elizabeth Harrison of Painesville now plays trumpet with the Cleveland Women's Symphony at age 16. She began trumpet at age and also plays in Warveys high school and the First Baptist church orchestra as a junior in high school.

Painesville, C Elizabeth Harrison Painesville Cleveland Women's Symphony Orchestra Warvey High School First Baptist Church Orchestra

Ukiah Receives Letter From Basle Addressed to Local Reverend

In Ukiah California the city is treated as uniquely special after a Basle Switzerland letter addressed to the Rev. Elbert Hole was promptly delivered to Ukiah, U.S. A. The incident highlights the town’s distinct status and efficient mail service.

Triam Ukiah Cal Basle Switzerland Elbert Hole Land U.S. A

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