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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1933

Page

3

Grafton News Highlights Local Happenings and Play Rehearsals

F E Lehriver attended a horticultural school in Elyria. The Odd Fellows cast for The Corner Store held its first rehearsal at Gladys Hillier’s home with Lloyd Bartlett directing. Valentine programs lit Grafton schools as residents plan visits to Wooster and Elyria.

Birmingham Community Notes and Church Choir Plans

Mr and Mrs William Lewis and son Tommy along with Ceinwen Lewis and Mr and Mrs Fred Garlock of Cleveland visited Charles Garlock and family on Sunday. The Henrietta M E church choir plans rehearsal at the Born home Thursday evening. Barney Kukas visited Harry Boyd on Friday. Birmingham Volunteer Firemen met Monday night at the town hall with twenty two members present and two new members joining.

William Lewis Tommy Ceinwen Lewis Fred Garlock Cleveland Charles Garlock Henrietta M. EF Daniel Born Barney Kukas Harry Boyd Birmingham

West Ridge Notes on Local Meeting and Visits

E J Burrer and son Corwin attended the Taxpayers League meeting at Carlisle Center schoolhouse on Tuesday evening. Alfred Grillz of Columbia spoke. Miss Margaret Pallas drove to Cleveland for a shopping trip and Miss Mabelle Simms of Morenci High School is due home Friday for the weekend with her parents. Washington birthday recess observed. Ethel Wash visited Elyria relatives. Mrs Henry Pallas was guest of daughter Mrs Theodore Manns and family at New Oberlin Tuesday.

Grafton F. E. Lehriver Elyria Myles Knechtges E. A. Whaley Elmore Elton Wheeler Beatrice Wooster C. Jackson LaPorte Maurice Bardon Odd Fellows Gladys Hiilier Lloyd Bartlett Benjamin Hess Harlan Knechtges J. A. Knechtges P. R Haley King Washington F. E Schriver Schriver H. H. Haley Mary Margaret Finnegan Lawrence Hawk A. B. Root C. Nesbett J. Nesbett Elm Street Chester Cordy Liuls Donna Rogers Elsie Sarah Bernice Schriver Kate Kelly Suzanne Cleveland George Burrer Henry Pfeiffer Rollin Pfeiffer Audrey Ed. Burrer Litchfield Corwin Burrer H. F. Stroth Daisy Pfeiffer A. B. Pfeiffer Virgil Kine Kenneth Virgil Wesner Cye Baird New Philadelphia Frank Clark Ernest Wolf Lorain Alfred Schott Henrietta Swartz Clarence Walkden John Clark C. D. Lehman Gordon Schwarer Theron Akron Elizabeth Schwarer Lee Klinect Alex Schwed Melba Alberta Guy Durkee Durkee Schwed Frank Coleman LaGrange Will Outz Lakewood George Barchard Clyde Berea Dorothy Muller Alice Bira Edith Tran Agnes Anderson Irene Smith Missy Virginia Kubuske Wendell Freeman B. A. Rothgary Jack Almschneider Bert Robbins Mat Tabor, Jr Patsy John Smith North Main Street Margaret Smythe Kelly J. G. Lyons Eaton W. E. Baker Don Carmel Will Knowles J. W. Tran Winiford Tran Lucy Robson Edith Howard Clifford Webb Ethel] Howard A M. Ewers W. G. Landman Greenville Bert Felt Marion Earl Dutkee Howard Klinect Carlisle Washington, D. C Phillip McCurdy John Hathaway A. M. Ewers Gilbert Keplinger W. D. Johnson M. E McConnell Ernest Diedrick Northfield B. T. Nesbett Baldwin-Wallace College Robert Nesbett Perry Reisinger Columbia Orville Lehman Peggy E'la Hosler Charles Fred Hosier North Olmsted J. m. Hosier Fisherman’s Club of the Baptist Church Malcolm Beers A. C. Beers South Mechanic Street Mitchell Home For Foreign Missionary Inn Epworth League Rogert Logan Arlene McClintock William Schulz Amherst J. E. Hosier West Ridge E. J. Burrer Son Corwin Taxpayers League Carlisle Center School House Alfred Grillz Margaret Pallas Mabelle Simms Morenci High School Fred Simms Ethel Wash Alex Wash Henry Pallas Theodore Manns New Oberlin

Carlisle Grange Hosts Banquet After Pet Contest Loss

Carlisle Grange held its regular meeting at their hall on Teesday evening with a banquet provided by the losing Pet Contest side led by Sherman Mason. Harold Rowley captained the winning side as guests included Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Amore and son Robert.

Carlisle Grange Teesday Sherman Mason Harold Rowley S. H. Amore Robert Edison Highway Hummel Farm Bureau Dorothy Lottman Marian Lauer Hoover Washington Chile Fred Vietzen Pomona Grange Acme Grange Columbia

Attendees at Grange Meeting Near Oberlin Road

A list of Oberlin area residents who attended the Grange meeting Tuesday evening includes Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Mason and daughters Marguerite Jane and Henriette, A W Mason and grandson Robert, H H Drusendahl and Leota, I F Eldred and daughters Lillian Lois Arith, Chester Sprague, Harry Lauer and family, Lecretia Decker and Verne Cleon, Frank Reisinger and Lewis, W H Hart, J H Penfound and Harlan, George Nevins, Strickler family, Violet Lawson and mother, Milton Babcock Schramm road, Merle Penfound family Carlisle, Alfred Grills Columbia, visiting B O Pope.

Grange Sherman Mason Marguerite Jane Henriette A. W. Mason Robert H. H. Drusendahl Leota I. F. Eldred Lillian Lois Ardith Chester Sprague Harry Lauer Marian Harry Milton Lecretia Decker Verne Cleon Frank Reisinger Lewis Wood Road W. H. Hart J. H. Penfound Harlan George Nevins C. C. Strickler Evelyn Edward Harold Rowley Violet Oberlin Road Milton Babcock Schramm Road Merle Penfound Lucille and Carlisle

Lauer Hosts Parent Teachers Association Party

Mr and Mrs Harry Lauer entertained the P T A party at their home on Wednesday evening with cards and banco as amusements. Winners received a Washington Hat as prizes and a good sum was raised for the association. Over fifty guests enjoyed late refreshments and praised the event.

Harry Lauer

B C Pope Recovers From Neuritis To Sit Up

B C Pope, confined to bed the past week with neuritis, is now able to sit up for short periods indicating improvement in his health.

B. C. Pope

Wellington Guests At I F Eldred Home

Miss Clara Sprague of Wellington was an overnight guest Tuesday at the I F Eldred home. Miss Janet Baus of Murray Ridge was the house guest of the Eldreds.

Clara Sprague Wellington I. F. Eldred Janet Baus Murray Ridge

Epworth League Hosts Washington Life Program

The Epworth League held a Sunday evening meeting at the M E Church with Miss Helen Bauman in charge. The program featured slides on George Washington and his life, described as educational and engaging for attendees.

Epworth League M. EB Helen Bauman George Washington Washington Bob Youngless Son Berlin Harry Boyd BE. R. Prince National Fire Equipment Factory Wooster

Eaton Girl Visits Lauer Home Overnight

Miss Ella Reisinger of Eaton spent an overnight visit with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lauer at their home on Thursday.

Eaton Ella Reisinger Harry Lauer

Avon Lake Leads Lorain County In State Test

Avon Lake Advanced Alegbia students held first in Lorain County after a January 6, 1933 test by Mr. Vaughn. County median 60.5. Avon Lake median 92 2 3 with second median 83 1 3. Twenty four of seventy six county students passed. Bob Lott had a perfect paper. Leroy Schmuker second with 99. Avon Lake was the only school where all students passed. lowest grade 83.

Avon Lake Alegbia Lorain County Vaughn Bob Lott Leroy Schumaker

Money Mad and The Baby Pageant in February Show

A capable cast leads the entertainment program Money Mad and The Baby Pageant opening February 27th and 28th. Bud Burkhardt portrays a recently married young man, with Betty played by June Snyder lamenting his late hours and a hint he may follow his father’s habit. Eileen Postably appears as Mrs. James.

Bud Burkhardt Betty June Snyder Eileen Postably Mrs. James

Circle No 5 entertains at Lorain luncheon

Circle No. 5 of St. Anthony's Church in Lorain was entertained at a 1 o'clock luncheon Thursday at the home of Mrs. R. J. Kihm. Cards were played with honors won by Mrs. Ed Osterland, Mrs. A. F Pruster and Mrs. Kihm.

St. Anthony’s Church Lorain R. J. Kihm Ed Osterland A. F Pruster

T N T club dance a big success headline

The T N T club dance drew a large crowd. Donald Fridenstein of Murray Ridge remains seriously ill at home after being struck by a hip skip driver weeks ago. Mr and Mrs Jacob Stauder visited Donald Thursday. Mr and Mrs Joe Schneider spent a few days in Cleveland with relatives.

Jacob Stauder Donald Fridenstein Murray Ridge Donald Joe Schneider Cleveland

Local residents host visits and moves around Lagrange area

Mrs Robert Oliver and son Del bert were guests in Cleveland and supper guests at B J Knowles in Lagrange. Elyria relatives visited Phyllis Weaver and Amelia Adams celebrated a birthday in Pittsfield. Several families plan moves to farms and new residences near Lagrange and Brighton as Ralph Walker and Kelner families relocate.

Brighton Roy Rising Will Forbush Gladys Frances J. L. Maxwell Kent Delbert Olver Lorain John Wolfle Bhlyria Charles Nichols

Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits

Mrs Oehling spends weeks with sisters in New Jersey. Miss Magna Walcott of Oberlin visits. Mrs A H Rahmer ill last week. Mrs H E Abbey stayed with daughter Mrs O R Martin. B W Forbush returns to Youngstown after month with parents A E Forbush and wife. F L Soules visits daughters Lila and Helen in Brighton. B Y P U Sunday topic was Marriage. Flora Johnson led the devotionals. Mrs William Lenhart of Alliance and Mrs Schwab of Massillon visit the Forbush parents.

Oehling New Jersey Magna Walcott Oberlin A. H. Rahmer H. E. Abbey O. R. Martin B. W. Forbush Youngstown A. E. Forbush F. L. Soules

Lyn don Chapter O E S Attends District Day in Wooster

Members listed include Deputy Grand Worthy Matron Mattie Prosser Worthy Matron Frances Woodruff Patron Virgil Jump Associate Matron Charlotte Wilcox Conductress Nellie Lehman Chaplain Laura Gott pianist Hazel Adams secretary Florence Nichols and Mrs Kate Starr who attended District Day in Wooster on Thursday.

Lyndon Chapter Wooster Mattie Prosser Frances Woodruff Virgil Jump Charlotte Wilcox Nellie Lehman Laura Gott Hazel Adams Florence Nichols Kate Starr

Ladies Aid Meeting Plans for 1933 Outlined

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church served a bountiful cafeteria dinner at Mrs. Harmon Sheldon’s home. Mrs. Lola Wigert led the business session outlining plans for 1933. Mrs. Marian Den ham and Mrs. Violet Swartz performed a dialogue. The March meeting is set for Mrs. Bechtel’s Carlisle home.

Ladies’ Aid Harmon Sheldon Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Lola Wigert Marian Denham Violet Swartz Bechtel Carlisle

Eva Stiebling to Speak at Lorain M E Church

Miss Eva Stiebling of Lorain will speak at the evening service Sunday February 26 at the M E church. She is an enthusiastic worker among the young people and serves in the district.

Eva Stiebling Lorain M. E

Little Girl Lost A Temple Bailey Chapter 39

Araminta recovers at Great Gate as Barney faces political attacks. Taylor Pierce warns of a smear tied to Elise and Sylvan Park, while Barney seeks to protect his love and position. Helen embraces domestic life with Taylor, finding renewed purpose in family and land.

Araminta Barney Tyncn House Great Gate Cissy Alice Minta Puffet Taylor Pierce Sylvan Park Elise 7 Hmit Bilas Elise Lad Tyson Tyson House Taylor Helen Cricket

Epworth League to Hear Miss Bruebling Speaker

Second vice president of the Ep worth League will join Penfield and Pitts field Epworth Leagues at the league service and will remain to hear Miss Bruebling speak.

Epworth League Penfield Pittsfield Epworth Miss Bruebling

Lyndon O E S Members Attend Chapter Meeting in Lodi

Lyndon Chapter O E S members attended a gathering in Lodi on Tuesday evening. Several relatives were entertained in Elyria over the weekend. Others called on H S Gott as Mrs Gott recovers from a fall.

Social Calls Dot Brighton Weekends From Elyria To Wellington

Recents visitors included B J Rousseau and George Rousseau of Lorain. Guests at Erwin Perkins home and at George French’s in Sullivan were J C Jackson and family from Elyria among others. Pinochle produced high scores for J C Jackson and Fred Pitts. refreshments followed.

Brighton H. J. Rousseau B. J. Rousseau George Rousseau Lorain Erwin Perkins J. C. Jackson Elyria F. H. McClellan George French Sullivan Austin Ewell Carl Bradford Rochester Forest Matchem Matchem Richard Watters Spencer Dean McClellan Alberta McClellan Albert Carpenter Clarksfield E. J. Rousseau Fred Pitts Pittsfield Everett Haning Wellington

Local social events and obituaries in Huntington area dining

Miss Marian Gates of Wellington was a dinner guest at the Myron Hines home. Rev. Olan of Cleveland, aged 81, a former Universalist pastor here, died in Cleveland last Wednesday. Huntington Grange No. 2048 will meet March 2. Residents visited relatives in Oberlin Elyria Ashland and Cleveland areas. Antone Naegele remains at Falls Clinic Wellington in stable condition.

Huntington Marian Gates Wellington Myron Hines James Myers Akron J. C. Rapking Rapking H. J. Pratt J. C. Smith C A Ashland Ann Willard Elizabeth Pratt EB. R. Allen E. B. Dirlam Oberlin Ralph Dirlam Lorain Beckeley-Laughery Rev Olan Cleveland Mr. Olan Universalist Church Chas. Elseman Conrad Nagel Rudolph Hiseman Antone Naegele Falls Clinic Geo. Kreuck H. J. Kreuck Elyria IP. G Kater Helen Western Reserve East Cleveland Euclid Heights

North Olmsted Women’s Club holds stunt party at meeting

At the Feb 13 regular meeting of the North Olmsted Women’s Club members enjoyed a stunt party. Miss Marion Plitt, the local high school French teacher, is scheduled to speak on travel at the next regular meeting.

North Olmsted North Olmsted Women’s Club Marion Plitt

Friendly Girls Club met at Blakes home due to illness

The Friendly Girls club gathered at Miss Jean Blakes home instead of Mrs. Kuhn's due to Mrs. Kuhn's illness. Members discussed upcoming activities and planned a social get together for the season.

Friendly Girls Club Jean Blakes Mrs. Kuhn

Junior Sunday School Girls Party at Warner Hall

The girls from the Junior department of the Congregational Sunday School held a party this week Thursday at Warner Hall.

The Congregational Sunday School Warner Hall

Social Evening Planned by Young Married People Class

The Congregational Sun- church invites all young married couples to a social evening hosted by the Young Married People’s class. The event aims to foster community and friendship among members with refreshments and light entertainment.

The Congregational Sun

South Ridge Welfare Group Holds All Day Meeting

The South Ridge Welfare Group met at Mrs. George Knittle's home for an all day session on Tuesday. Activity included quilting with a noon dinner, and plans were made to meet again next Tuesday at the Knittle home for another full day gathering. Attendees included Mrs. Arthur Fessler, Mrs. Elizabeth Grills, Mrs. Fred Vietzen, Myre Vietzen, Mrs. H. M. Tapper and Ruth, Mrs. J. H. Delefield, Mrs. William Cook, Mrs. Kathryn Schild.

Mi South Ridge George Knittle Knittle Arthur Fessler Elisabeth Grills Murray Ridge Fred Vietzen Myre Raymond Vietzen H. M. Tapper Ruth West Ridge

Bechtel Family Moves Into Schubert Tenant House

Nelson Bechtel and his family have taken up residence in the tenant house of Mervin Schubert on Fdison Highway.

Nelson Bechtel and Mervin Schubert Fdison Highway

Death of Mrs Lena Grant in Buffalo NY

Mr and Mrs George Knittle received word that Mrs Lena Grant mother of John Bock died at her Buffalo New York home Sunday evening from pneumonia She had visited the Knittle home on several occasions.

George Knittle Lena Grant John Bock Buffalo New York

Silver Tea Attended by Local Residents at Amherst Church

Mrs A J Lightfoot and daughter Mary Lou along with Mrs Ervin Snyder and son Thomas attended a Silver Tea hosted by the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Church in Amherst on Wednesday afternoon.

A. J. Lightfoot Mary Lou Ervin Snyder Thomas W. M First Evangelical Church Amherst

Mrs Schlechter Hosts March 1 Ladies Aid Meeting

Mrs Milton Schlechter will be hostess to a joint meeting of the Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Society on Wednesday afternoon March 1.

L. A W. M Milton Schlechter Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Society

Grobe Family Attends Funeral for George Berk in Allenton

Mr and Mrs Walter Grobe attended the funeral of George Berk in Allenton Michigan on Tuesday. The service drew neighbors and friends paying respects to the deceased.

Walter Grobe George Berk Allenton Michigan

Attends Class Meet at Amherst First Evangelical Church

Mr and Mrs A J Lightfoot and daughter Mary Lou and Mr and Mrs Erwin Snyder attend a Young Married People's Class meeting at the First Evangelical Church in Amherst on Wednesday evening.

A. J. Lightfoot Mary Lou Erwin Snyder First Evangelical Church In Amherst

Social Guests Visit in Elyria and Nearby Areas

George Knittle called on William Ruth in Brownhelm on Tuesday. Mrs. R. H. Collier and Mrs. Mary Collier of Lake Avenue Elyria visited Mrs. J. P. Bechtel on Wednesday afternoon. Misses Anna Hollman and Eula Stephenson of Elyria with several locals spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schlechter and Miriam Fowl.

George Knittle William Ruth Brownhelm R. H. Collier Mary Collier Lake Avenue Elyria J. P. Bechtel Anna Hollman Eula Stephenson Glenn McMullen Oberlin Road Carl Sprague Bari Beatrice Burrer Fredora Johnston West Ridge Helen Barzer Thelma McDonald Milton Schlechter Miriam Fowl

Class of Congregational Sans Day School Social Evening

The Congregational Sans Day School class held a social evening with a covered dish supper recently, sharing food and fellowship in a community gathering.

Congregational Sans Day School

Grange Meeting Notes Busy Evening of Feb 22

The North Olmsted Grange held a regular meeting on Wednesday Feb 22. After a brief business session members enjoyed a card game night. The group has hosted engaging lectures and special evenings throughout the year.

Grange North Olmsted Grange

Star Scout Honors Awarded to Eldridge and Mead

Scout Jack Eldridge of Troop 219 and Scout Master William Mead were honored with Star Scout awards at a Broadview Baptist church service. Second class honors went to Billy Hawk, Halsey Bardwell, and Harry Hird. Troop 204 of Clague Road church planned a banco party for March 9 and held an inter-troop meeting with Olmsted Falls Scouts on Feb 23. A Father and Son hike was set for Feb 26. George Apple named neighbor commissioner for Troop 219.

Scout News Jack Eldridge The Universalist Church William Mead Clague Road Church Broadview Baptist Church Billy Hawk Halsey Bardwell Harry Hird Olmsted Falls George Apple

Postpone Meeting for Rev Lowther Talk at Church

The Men's Club of the Congregational church has postponed their meeting from last Friday to this Friday. Rev Dr Lowther of Lakewood Presbyterian church will be the speaker for the evening.

Congregational Church Dr. Lowther Lakewood Presbyterian Church

Circle Three reorganizes at Rankin home officials named

Circle Number Three of the Universalist Ladies Aid met at Mrs. G. C. Rankin's home and re organized their circle. Elected officers include chairlady Mrs. B. O. Patterson assistant chairlady Mrs. C. C. Bonar secretary Mrs. F. Tuttle and treasurer Mrs. Rankin.

Universalist Ladies’ Aid G. C. Rankin B. O. Patterson C. C. Bonar F. Tuttle Rankin

Local Briefs On Burns Illness And Distances

Brigfs Mrs R Limpert suffers a badly burned arm. Mrs Clyde L Kuhn confined at home with infected ear. Mrs G C Hansen ill at home. Howard Smith son of Mr and Mrs Ed Smith reported on the alch fist. Mr and Mrs F G Robb with daughter and Mr and Mrs Guye lord Gardner of Unionville left last week for St Petersburg. Mr and Mrs R F Hecker and family of Olmsted Faille were Sunday evening callers at the Lewy home.

Limpert Clyde L. Kuhn G. C. Hansen Howard Smith Ed Smith F. G. Robb Guye Lord Gardner Unionville St. Petersburg R. F. Hecker Olmsted Faille L. W. Lewy

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