Engagement announced for Ruth Irma Jones to Charles Opfer Jr
Mrs. R M and Frank D Jones of LaGrange announce the engagement of Ruth Irma Jones to Charles Opfer Jr both of LaGrange The engagement was revealed at a party honoring the Jones twenty fourth wedding anniversary with gifts prizes and a luncheon A long guest list includes the Opfer and Jones families plus local friends and area residents The same issue notes Girl Scouts meeting with leaders and upcoming hikes and talks at the First Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
LaGrange
Frank D. Jones
Ruth Irma
Charles Opfer, Jr
Charles Opfer
Pedro
Sherman Gove
Clarence Dumas
Zora Jones
Lew Whitney
Frank Jones
Charlee H. Opfer
Harold Opfer
Glenn
Janet
Ernest Cox
Russell Opfer
Earl Fiest
Ruth Jones
Sam Powers
Oberlin
Airs
Wellington
Orvie Cowie
Hebert Phillips
Kathryn
Cleveland
Bert Hammond
Virginia
Carl Yesberger
Marie
Sherman Jay
Fern Barchard
Martha Bilskey
Mrs Rigo Hosts Bridge Game At Harvard Avenue
The Bridge Wits were entertained yesterday by Mrs William Rigo at her home on Harvard Avenue. Prizes were awarded to Mrs J Hackney and Mrs Emil Meschke for high score. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs B W Webner on George Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rigo
Harvard Avenue
J. Hackney
Emil Meschke
B. W. Webner
George Street
Mr and Mrs Squires to mark anniversary
Mr and Mrs J D Squires plan a quiet 5 to 1 pm gathering Feb 25 at Apartment 4 Gray Apts to observe their golden wedding anniversary. Both natives of Lorain County with Civil War family ties, they raised three children Zelma, Claude and Harold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Squires
Gray Apts
Lydia Welsh
Harvey and
Ann Welsh
Monroe
Michigan
Squires
Lorain County
Carlisle Township
Mr. Squires
Arlington Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Zelma A
Carl Haven
Claude D
Camden
New Jersey
Harold F
Claude Squires
Navy
City of
Elyria
New Member Welcomed to Meth Church Circle No 2
Twenty two members and three guests of Circle No 2 of the Meth odist church met with Mrs. J. E. Regal on East avenue yesterday. Mrs. Ella Gates welcomed as a new member. Buswell and Brown assisted hostesses. The circle planned a rummage sale soon and a dinner on March 17 for a church class. Guest Ella Gates sang Lullaby and Beautiful Dreamer at Mrs. Lockard’s home on Harvard avenue March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 2
Methodist Church
J. E. Regal
East Avenue
Sadie Brown
C. S. Buswell
Oscar Dunn
D. A. Burr
Ella Gates
FE. E. Dettman
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Stevenson
Physician Addresses P T A Members in Hamilton
Dr Leonard Harris spoke on The Nervous Child at Hamilton school addressing about 35 women and teachers. He urged against physical punishment, citing harm and suggesting deprivation as a humane alternative. notes on parental education and child mental health followed.
Evening community events planned around town
Calendar notes card carry at Miss Hildreth Hecock’s home on Denison. The Middle Step meets at W W C A at 7 30. Eastern Star initiatory work after business. Royal Neighbors drill practice. Phi Kappa Sigma meets Frances Parke. Lake Avenue PTA hosts George Washington Party and Amateur program. Triple Three with Helen Naughton. Tally Ho with Edna Mae Wilson. C E of 2nd Congregational church hosts guest social. Allen PTA hosts teens and friends with amateur contest. Protected Home Circle at Emmanuel Lutheran father son banquet 6 30 with Judge Guy B Findley speaking. U P Church choir rehearses 7 30. Grace Lutheran adult class. Youth conference at Church of Christ opens with registration and reception at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Phi Kappa Sigma
Frances Parke
Lake Avenue
George Washingon
Triple Three
Helen Naughton
Tally-Ho
Edna Mae Wilson
9Th Street
C. E
2Nd Cong’l. Church
Allen P.T. A
Protected Home Circle
Emmanuel Lutheran
Emmanuel Lutheran Father-Son Banquet At 6:30. Judge Guy B. Findley
U. P. Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Church of Christ
If I Have Four Apples reviewed by Nettie Finch Webber Club
A late book note describes Josephine Lawrence story If I Have Four Apples about American families on installments. Mrs Henry Ingersoll Jr guest reviewer at Church of Christ meeting at Mrs J D Hand home Longford Ave. Devotional sketches on Washington lead by Miss Nanee Cope. March 20 hostess Mrs P A Peterman Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Lawrence
Henry Ingersoll Jr
Nettie Finch Webber
Church of Christ
J. D. Hand
Longford Avenue
Nanee Cope
Washington
Frank Crawford
Mabel Prindle
P. A. Peterman
Fourth Street
Ten Years in Honduras topic at Evangelical Union meeting
Mrs Richard Fichtner presided the Evangelical Union of St Pauls Church meeting on Honduras Ten Years of Service. Mrs Claude Wigfield sang Honduras for the Savior with Mrs E O Pallas piano. Lectures on Washington and Lincoln followed. scripture read from Acts 16 9 12 and Philippians 1 3 11. Prayer and music by a string trio plus refreshments. Circle 4 to host March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Richard Fichtner
Evangelical Union of
Phillipians
John Jehle
Jacqueline Breaucigan
Herbert Kates
Billy Ehlke
Circle 3
Washington
Circle 4
Elyria Personal Notes From Local Social Page
Elyrians attend the wedding of Jennice Harding of Vermilion to Archie D Feather of Lakewood at Old Stone church in Cleveland with guests including Mary Alice Burnet and Betty, Jennie Eckert, and Henry Stolzenburg. Several residents travel for family events and birthdays as community life continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennice Harding
Vermilion
Archie D. Feather
Lakewood
Old Stone Church
Cleveland
Mr. Feather
Mary Alice Burnet
Betty
Jennie Eckert
Henry Stolzenburg
Frank Rockwood
Gates Avenue Hall
Dora Nichols
A.C. Schilleman
Mary Mucha
Frank McDonald
Thelma
Louise
Spruce Street
Elyria
W. R. Comings
Round Table Club
L. C. Sheriff
Third Street
Fayette
Ohio
Sheriff
J. W. Goacher
Ora Champion
Bellevue
Miss Champion
A. H. Rothe
Shell Lake
Wisconsin
Gibson
Sumner Hartwell
John
Satfern
New York
Hartwell
John Weikel
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Miami
Florida
Palm Beach
St. Augustine
Organising Cub Pack Formed at First Congregational Church
Yesterday four o clock saw thirty two boys age nine to eleven form a Cub Pack under Boy Scouts of America at the First Congregational church. J C Linville leads as Cubmaster with den chiefs Donald Hull and James Ferriman aiding. Activities included games, stories, and the Cub promise learning with the heart symbol four square. Members received membership cards awaiting parent signatures as life Akela stories and Boys Life magazine were shared. Next meeting set for Thursday at four with plans for ongoing den groups under mothers and den chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Boy Scouts of America
J. C. Linville
Donald Hull
Den
Akela
James Ferriman
Boys Life
Linville
New Member Joins H G L Club At Roseana Padley Home
Miss Roseana Padley hosted the H G L club at Cambridge Court last evening. Miss Florence Hadaway joined as a new member and Miss Genevieve Gutowski attended as a guest. Miss Mable Smith received birthday handkerchiefs and won first prize in bridge with Kay McKee taking consolation. The dining room featured red white and blue, candy cherry favors at each plate. The club plans a meeting on March 5 at Mrs Louis Raidl’s home, 123 Glenwood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseana Padley
H G. L. Club
Cambridge Court
Florence Hadaway
Genevieve Gutowski
Mable Smith
Bridge
Kay McKee
Louis Raid
Glenwood Street
Bingo Party at Woodman Hall Sees Prize Winners Named
A Women’s Benefit Association meeting at Woodman Hall hosted a bingo party with prizes won by Mesdames Nellie Reynolds Kate Prentice Agnes Erickson and Miss Hazel Gibson. The organizing committee served luncheon after games and plans a Junior W E A bingo at Betty Kreutsfeld’s home on February 28 inviting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Benefit Association
Woodman Hall
Nellie Reynolds
Kate Prentice
Agnes Erickson
Hazel Gibson
Carrie Miller
Carrie Metcalf
Bertha Olmstead
Betty Kreutsfeld
Endley Rilock
Hart's Poultry Market ad at Second and Chestnut
Hart's Poultry Market advertises Saturday prices for stewing hens 28c to 30c Ib, medium and heavy springers and heavy hens for roasting, a few half fries, and fresh eggs. Located at the corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, phone 0874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart’s
February observance at K of C Hall honors Maine victims
Historic dates event by Major Woodworth Camp and the Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary recalls George Washington Abraham Lincoln and the 264 sailors lost on the U S S Maine in Manila Harbor on February 15 1898. Prizes issued for Bingo Bunco and Bridge with Lorain participants and a luncheon served by the Ladies committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodworth Camp
K. of C. Hall
Wilcox
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
U. S. S. Maine
Manila Harbor
Kothe
Colburn
Bingo
M. G Wilder
Anna Haake
Bunco
Jones
Lorain
H. T. Brown
Pedro
D. A. Holcomb
E. J. Mc Roberts
Geo. Wieseke
Wm. Seagert
Wm Hyman
Minnie Meinke
Hold Advisors Luncheon Draws Girl Reserve Meeting
A glowing informal luncheon yesterday at the YWCA brought together seven Girl Reserve advisors and five committee women. Miss Ona Holly spoke as guest and the day featured reports, dues talk, a fund plan, and pin requirements. Plans include a play tournament February 29 and an inter club council meeting, with Hobby Show dates set for March 27 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona Holly
Miss Holly
Fred Wigenton
Ely Group
Circle 6 First Methodist hosts circle social at church
Hostess Mrs. William F. Ohlemacher of Park Avenue entertained 23 Mrs. J. L. Mathis led devotional on Christ in Deuteronomy. Mrs. H. M. Tapper reviewed Matched Pearls. Mrs. Ohlemacher was assisted by her daughter during refreshments. Mrs. M. F. Fey to host Circle at Cascade Street home on March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Ohlemacher
Park Avenue
Circle 6
First Methodist Church
J. L. Mathis
H. M. Tapper
M. F. Fey
Cascade Street
East Side Guild Holds Sewing Session at St Andrew's
Fourteen members of East Side Guild spent yesterday sewing in the Guild Room of St. Andrew's Episcopal church and went out for lunch at noon. On Thursday February 27 Mrs A R MacDonald will entertain at her home on Oxford Avenue with Mrs Harry Trumpy assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Guild
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
A. R. MacDonald
Oxford Avenue
Harry Trumpy
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Admissions include Pauline Flood 476 Sth St Mrs Samuel Avery 173 Fairlawn age Mrs Clarence Ec kenroad 610 E Broad St Mrs James Bell 455 W River et Mrs Ruth Walters Wellington. Discharges list Mrs Raymond Francis 241 1-2 Temple Court Mrs Edwin Spore baby girl Birmingham Mrs Casper Clark baby girl 222 Harrison St Mrs Jack Billman baby boy 718 East Ave Mrs Loretta Willis No 1 Wolf Elk Mrs Merle Stanford 518 Middle Ave Clyde Worthington 406 Middle Ave Bonnie Lou Black 805 Woodland Ave Mrs Donald McKitrick Greenwich Ohio Stanley McKitrick Plain City Ohio William Given 234 Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Flood
Sth St
Samuel Avery
Fairlawn Age
Clarence Eckenroad
E. Broad St
James Bell
W. River Et
Ruth Walters
Wellington
Raymond Francis
Temple Court
Edwin Spore
Birmingham
Casper Clark
Harrison St
Jack Billman
East Ave
Loretta Willis
Wolf Elk
Merle Standford
Middle Ave
Clyde Worthington
Bonnie Lou Black
Woodland Ave
Donald McKitrick
Greenwich
Stanley McKitrick
Plain City
William Given
Columbia
Sponsor Games Party by Employed Young Women’s League
The Employed Young Women’s League of the Y W C A hosted a games party in the association parlor. Twenty tables were active before a buffet supper in a red and white themed room with cyclamen and pussy willows. Marian Upp led the ways and means committee while Sylvia Chervenka directed refreshments. Hostesses included Ona Holly and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona Holly
Enid Bunting
Leona Callahan
Gertrude
Helen Hoton
Mabel Hart
Phyllis Jaycox
Alice McCracken
Thelma Page
Gladys Ruth
Winifred Seward
Catherine Shubert
Marian Schmitken
Florence Smith
Marian Upp
Margaret Zachman
Margaret Wilcox
Sylvia Chervenka
Plan Future Parties By K W K Club Meeting
The K W K club met at Alice Foreman's Har vard avenue home for a business session. Plans were set for a swimming party on February 28 and a backwards party at Maude Stevenson's home on a later date. Lotus Ehrke and Marion Stark won prizes amid dancing and hearts. Refreshments followed, and the group adjourned to meet next week at Beatrice Stranahan's Gates avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Foreman
Harvard Avenue
Maude Stevenson
Lotus Ehrke
Marion Stark
Beatrice Stranahan
Gates Avenue
Chrysanthemum Club Holds January Meeting at Schoch Home
The Chrysanthemum club met at Mrs. Fred Schoch’s George Street home with pinochle as the entertainment. First prize went to Mrs. Harry Peters and Mrs. Robert Peters received a consolation award. A luncheon with Valentine themed decor followed.
Social Meeting Of St Johns Ladies Aid
A social gathering of the Ladies Aid of St Johns church was held in the school on Third Street yesterday. Prizes went to Mrs Mar Cook Mrs Harry Peters and Mrs Emma Schultz. Hostesses Mrs Bertha Guthman and Mrs Walter Kipf served luncheon. Next meeting in two weeks will be a business session. Also notes a chicken supper at Holy Cross Parish Hall on Sunday Feb 23 at 6 30 PM 55c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Nye
Order of LeMolay
I. O. QO. F. Hall
Rainbow Girls
Robert Markel
Almon R. Brocksicker
Gerald L. Walker
Clifford E. Brooks
Rainbow Gardens
Steel City
Lorain
Christian Temple
Ladies Aid of
St. John’s Church
Third Street
Mar! Cook
Harry Peters
Emma Schultz
Bertha Guthman
Walter Kipf
Also Mentioned on This Page
1St Congregational Church
Athe
Duckett
Mrs. Rigo
Ruth's WA
Lake
Marcel
la Porte
R. K. O. Orchestra Adm
Mrs. J. Squires
T. A
Leonard Harris
Hamilton P. T. A
Hamilton School
Harris
Canner
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Harris
C. T. Corkill
Association
Ars. W. A. Day
Roy E. Hultz
Eugene Collins
Merthe
Helen Jepson
Newark
Tulsa
Okla
P. W
Hildreth Hecock
Denison
Order of Eastern Star
Review
Late Book
Edith Mae Hat Shoppe
Middle Avenue
Guild
Plan Future Parties
Vestals
Vestal
Chrysanthemum Club
Fred Schoch
Robert Peters
Valentine
Holy Cross Parish Hall
Sun
Sigrid H. Amidon
2Nd St
Ay Ae
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