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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1925
Page
9
A near record Rotary dinner marked the 20th anniversary of Rotary International with about 125 Rotarians and guests at the Elyria Country Club. Ed Kelsey secretary of the Foleda Rotary Club gave the main address praising Rotary ideals and service.
Elyria Post No 12 American Legion held its annual Military Ball at the Elks Hall drawing a crowd of over 250 couples from Elyria and nearby towns. Guests included Ladies Auxiliary members and Memorial Hospital nurses. Decorations were patriotic with flags and post standards. The Lenz Brothers Orchestra provided music and dancing continued until 12:30 with supper parties at attendees’ homes. Committee members included Edgar Herzog as chairman and Dan Symons among others.
Tonight features several group meetings across town including First Congregational Church at 8:00 p.m. with a short musical program and Prof Sherman lecture, Bible study and teachers meeting at Grace Lutheran, Modern Woodmen events, and Federation of Business Women at YWCA. Also listed are fraternal lodge sessions, girls and veterans groups, and two one act plays at the School auditorium with music by the Junior Symphony under Mrs Moore.
Mr and Mrs H KE Stinch comb of Cambridge street stayed with their daughter Mrs Weyland Hyde in Medina for a Sunday visit, accompanied by Hy de.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen marked its twenty eighth anniversary with a six o'clock dinner at the I. O. O. F. hall attended by about one hundred. A short business session followed with an invitation to the Lakewood Home stead No. 63500 to initiate a class in Cleveland on February 28. The program featured tableaux, recitations, songs, solos, and sketches including appearances by Leonard Dunford George Washington and Thelmas Erickson Calor Bearers and a long list of performers.
Circle No 4 of St Pauls church postponed due to illness. Ash Wednesday services at St Andrews church at 10 am and 7 30 pm. Mrs Mastons Sunday school class postponed. Cantons Ladies Auxiliary to meet at IOOF hall tomorrow at 7 30 pm. Helping Hand Society to dine at Mrs Netrie Myers 650 Broad St tomorrow at five. February Birthday committee of W B A of M to supervise tonight's Masonic order message at Wursts. Woman's Civic club play cast to meet at Lorain County Bank Building Directors room at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon AIrs Morris to attend.
Miss Pearl Vmaeringer daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Vmaeringer of North Ridgeville wed Ross Campana son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Campana of Bay Village at St Peters Church North Ridgeville The ceremony was led by Rev Fr Rhein with a pink and white bouquet theme Guests and family joined for a reception at the bride’s home and a later dance at Ribevyville with the St Peters group.
Announcement of the wedding between Miss Frans E. De Peyster daughter of Mr and Mrs FC De Peyster of 133 Corner Avenue and Daniel Cook son of Mr and Mrs Howard D Cook of 107 Middle Avenue at Monroe Michigan. Cook a student at Kiski College Salisbury PA and Bride a student in Cleveland attending the Cleveland school of Music. Both attended Elyria High School where they were popular.
The Business and Professional Women's Club enjoyed a social evening with tables of five hundred and mah jongg. Miss Hannah Garforus chaired the recreational committee and introduced a talk on Health by Marion Parker, physical director of the Young Women's Christian Association.
The first regular meeting of the City Council of Parent Teacher Associations will convene at 2,495 o'clock in Room 123 Washington Building Friday afternoon. The council will meet on the last Friday afternoon each month, with summer adjournment from May to September.
The Athenaeum eclub met in Miss Brown's classroom and elected officers. The slate named Thelma Streiker as president Ketty Taylor as vice president Helen Taylor as secretary Nelda Rundle as treasurer Doris Newton as social chairman and Arnold Keller as reporter. The next meeting is set for March 9 at the same location.
A merry party of relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Telerow at 141 Madison Street on Sunday evening to celebrate Mr Talgrow’s birthday anniversary. A formal dinner was served to guests including Mrs Maria Telerow and family, Mr and Mrs R Lee and children, Mrs Filla Harris, Edith Telerow and others from Toledo and area. Later in the evening radio music was enjoyed.
The Garrick club of Elsiia df meets in the auditorium on Monday then shifts to a play Evening Dre Indispensable. Cast includes Geoffrey Chandler Francis se ward George Connaught Sumner Folk and others. Refreshments follow and members solve a crossword puzzle.
The W. M. N. T. club organized with meeting at Miss Margaret Krugman home at 129 Clark street. Members include Mary Margaret Finnegan Margaret Krugman Cecilia Miller Muriel Sump Catherine Seward Harriet Swindling Catherine Humphrey Lucile Davis Catherine Noonan. Margaret Krugman elected president and Mary Margaret Finnegan vice president.
Mr and Mrs Mark Widdowson honeymoon along the Florida east coast spending two weeks touring after their Feb 18 marriage in St Petersburg. The bride, Stella Mary Marsh daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Marsh of 804 Park Avenue, formerly lived in Oberlin. They will return home to St Petersburg after March 1 where Mr Widdowson works in the automobile business.
A group of friends gathered at Miss Leoha Brouse's home on Second street for a delightful surprise party with entraining games and a luncheon. Guests included Mary Kellogg Florence Morath Eva Ellsworth Ruth Stahl Harriet Greenick Mrs Belle Sherman Ted Urias Jimmy Haney Herbert Gerrand Ralph Campbell Farl C Whitacre James Farr Boggs John P Stahl Bob Jones Albert Kay Fred Urias M F Horace and Mr and Mrs J L Brouse.
Admissions include Lavere Berry aged 25 of Samuel street and Mrs. George Albert of No 7 Nicholas Court. Discharges list Anna Emery of 125 William street, Mrs. Paul Schroeder and daughter at 1005 East avenue, William Sullivan of 114 Clark street, and Kathleen Lucas of 250 Howe street.
Mrs. William Marlett seeks treatment at St. Josephs Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tisdale visited Lorain relatives. M. F. Horace returns from Havana and Florida trip. Albert Kay resumes duties at General Electric Cleveland after south and midwest travels. Carl Goetz Cletus Haury and Ed Wilbert motor to Zanesville.
Short string pearl beads lost near 225 Chestnut Street. Keepsake item with sentimental value. Reward offered. Call 38263 with information or to claim.
Ohio residents plan weekend visits to George Snyder. Miss Dorothy Wilford of Oberlin College spent the weekend with her parents on Ninth street. Mrs. M Beier and sons Oscar and C G Beier and Geo De Rusha of Toledo stayed with Mr. and Mrs. W C Sibley at 141 Denison avenue. Mrs. Md Burgess visits Mrs. John Allen of Sandusky, a former Elyria resident. Cafeteria supper at Lake Ave School Stop 7 Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. Music by Boys 2nd Coug. Ch. All welcome.
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