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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1939

Page

5

Distinguished Visitors Attend Annual Birthday Meeting Of Local W RC

Thirty five members of Good Will Bible class gathered at First Congregational church for luncheon honoring birthdays in January February and March. Mrs Houserman led business. Dr Auld spoke on Abraham Lincoln. attendees from Cleveland Oberlin Wellington Lorain Medina boosted turnout to about sixty.

Good Will Bible Class First Congregational Church Houserman Jerry George St. Petersburg Frank Wharton Alice Minard Hseuh Oberlin Stanley Shaw Harrison Street Miss Shaw Dixon Cleveland Wellington Lorain Medina Women’s Relief Corps David Maynard McKinley Lincoln Washington Rose Law Mirs Gerald Rice Lorena Handehby Germaine Nellins Warner Dia Swanker Grace Howard Marie Harris Nelling Swanker Bertha Bothroyd Carlisle Warren Anna Keller River Road

Choir Party at Second Congregational Church

Members of the Second Congregational church and their families held a tureen supper in the church dining room for forty at six thirty. Dana Fox arranged games while group singing and readings by Harry Shryock entertained.

Second Congregational Church Dana Fox Harry Shryock Monty Seville Robert Foster Glen Broderick Violet Olmsted George Lamberton Ann Fred Hansman Donald Clarice Frank Spencer Jack Harry Shryock and Naner John Haldeman Frank Page James Lamberton Monty Saville Stanley John Marsh Nina Ramser Galen Cora Louise Ramser H. J. Myers Sidney Boynton Helen Osgood A. E Kemp Harold Olmsted Joan

P. H. C. Officers Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Smith Home

Fifteen members of the P. H. C. Officers Club gathered at Mrs. Elizabeth Smiths East River street residence Friday. Carl Faylor led the meeting with Florence Resar as devotional leader. Pinochle left Lillian Heimsath and Clarence Dunford with bien score awards while Florence Resar and Leonard Dunford earned consolation. Hostess Beatrice and Rebecca Smith assisted with luncheon. The March 24 gathering will be at Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kaylors 212 Foster avenue.

P. H. C. Officers Club Elizabeth Smith East River Street Carl Faylor End Florence Resar Lillian Heimsath Clarence Dunford Leonard Dunford Beatrice Rebecca and Mire Earl Kaylor Foster Avenue

Surprise shower honors bride at Koepp residence

A group of friends gathered Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koepp home to honor the recent bride. Violet Kay Sluss of Kemucny led a Chinese checkers diversion with prizes to Dorothy Squires, Lucy Hunt and Elinor Fisier. The bride received gifts from Jessie and Jennayevonne McCauller, Dorothy Squires, Lucy Hunt, Elinor Fisier and Jane Hines. A refreshment course followed. George Washington appointments were featured.

Henry Koepp Louise Donovan George Washington Violet Kay Sluss Dorothy Squires Lucy Hunt Elinor Fisier Jessie Jennayevonne McCauller Jane Hines

Mrs Barr Hosts Modern Eight At Elizabeth Court

Mrs Julia Barr entertained the Modern Eight with bridge at Elizabeth Court on Thursday evening. Mrs Helen Hery had high score and Mrs Billy Rick was consoled. guest Mrs Mabel Stoddard joined for refreshments. March ninth hostess Juanita Andress to welcome guests on East River Street.

Julia Barr Elizabeth Court Helen Hery Billy Rick Mabel Stoddard Juanita Andress East River Street

Local Society Notes Highlight Weekend Visitors and Club Events

Mr and Mrs J D Sykes mark their golden wedding anniversary at home on Fast Avenue. Guests include Mrs Richard Foran, Miss Marie Thomas, and Miss Gertrude Sma. Various meetings feature the Round Table Club, Grace Guild, X Ocho sorority, and Girl Reserves Footlight Club with plans for plays, bowling, and socials.

J. D Sykes Fast Avenue Richard Foran Marie Thomas Gertrude Sma Columbus Thmas S'nib Horan Siaeen Jack Spence Wh. Foster Christian Church Cnarcun Richard Day Allch Seheo's Prev Dence Rhode Island Cleveland W. S. Day Harractt Francis Thirest Mechigan George D. Bush D. Bush Akrog Ella Bast Hopkins Welington Rodney Bocawaid Thad Stroup Weallice Snow Laxewood A. E. Kemp Union City Iduiina Visiura H. Ro Reuse West Street Harry Ant Harrison Street Robert Morton Athens Ohio Mus Moulton Laundon Street Lakeland Florida Xirs E. Derek

Elyra lodge to hold district meeting in Grafton

All members of Elyra lodge plan to attend the district meeting in Grafton on Monday evening at seven. Members without transportation may ride from the hall as cars will be provided to take all those who wish to go. Local officers hope for a large delegation as the meeting is important.

Colored Group of Girl Reserves Footlight Cluo Irs Cassandra Brothers Carol Christman Doris Rhodes Georgia Carter Goldie Howard Carter Interrec.al Elyra Lo Oo Flodge Grafton Ephesus Craig

John Foreman To Mark His 86th Birthday

John Foreman of School street will celebrate his 86th birthday tomorrow with a family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Foreman 27 Lake avenue. Charles Foreman is a grandson of the guest of honor. Guests come from Fospara Cleveland South Euclid Jafion and Lorain. In the afternoon Mr Foreman will receive friends at Open House at 227 Lake avenue.

John Foreman School Street Charles Foreman Lake Avenue Fospora Cleveland South Euclid Jafion Lorain

Grand March Brightens Mid-Weer Dance at Spring Valley Club

The Grand March opened the Mid-weer dance hosted by Miss Betty Am B shop for 80 ballroom class members at Spring Valley Country Club. Freddie Fare and orchestra provided music. intermission floor show featured Pat Martin Gloria Lyons Pat Lyons Barbara Croming Shirley Altfeld Vivian Hammerer Betty Bishop and Harold Parsons. Prizes went to Emily Paeth Tom Haywood for the Lam beth Walk and Joan Brown Bill Howenstine for the Fox Trot. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs R E Loomis Sir and Mrs Cromling and Mrs Estelle Lyons.

Betty Am B.shop Freddie Fare Spring Valley Country Club Pat Martin Gloria Lyons Pat Lyons Barbara Croming Shirley Altfeld Vivian Hammerer Betty Bishop Harold Parsons Edmund Wright Emily Paeth Tom Haywood Joan Brown Bill Howenstine R.E Loomis Cromling Estelle Lyons

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listing Names

Admissions include Mrs. Carl Diedrich at 701 Foster Ave Virginia Ma Wis Grafton, Mrs. John Hancock 255 Harrison St, Harold Lord Monroeville, Edna Roice Noceal, Charles Kritzel 214 Blane St, Alden Hopkins Lawrence. Discharges list Richard Llewellyn 279 Sixteenth St Stratton OH, Mario Manente Tiltonville, Henry Wright 196 West Ave, Mrs Frank Black baby girl R D No 1 Lotain, Mrs Ralph Montague 122 Longford, Mrs David Hansford 308 Tenth St, Fr John Cardine Forest View Farm Mrs Lynn Schaeffer 353 Cambridge St.

Carl Diedrich Foster Avenue Virginia Ma Wis Grafton John Hancock Harrison Street Harold Lord Monroeville Edna Roice Charles Kritzel Blane Street Alden Hopkins Richard Llewellyn Sixteenth Street Melvin Rudder Stratton Ohio Mario Manente Tiltonville Henry Wright West Avenue Frank Black Lo- Tain Ralph Montague Longford David Hansford Tenth Street John Carradine Forest View Farm Lynn Schaeffer Cambridge Street

Daughters Of America Mark 3rd Anniversary

The local Daughters of America chapter marked its third anniversary in Wursthall with Councillor Iona Carter presiding. Guests from Berea Lorain and Painesville attended as plans were set for meetings in British Empire hall on the first and third Mondays and a March sixth session. Jona Hanson led the birthday event with bingo and gift exchanges after introductions. Lucille Schiebel supervised refreshments with a red white and blue floral table arrangement and a cake bearing three lit tapers.

Daughters of America Wursthall Iona Carter Berea Lorain Painesville British Empire Hall Jona Hanson Lucille Schiebel

Elyria Men’s Bible Class Plans Gospel Program

L. B. Hindman leads the Elyria Men's Bible class in a Sunday 9:30 a.m. session at the NY MLC with the topic Preparing the World for the Gospel. Robert Aferedith will perform several piano solos during the special musical program.

L. B. Hindman Elyria N Y Mlc Robert Aferedith

February Critique at YWCA Under Mrs Brothers Direction

The February Critique at the YWCA was led by Mrs Cas Sandra Brothers of Cleveland with Avis Hastings as chairwoman. Lois Myers and Carol Christman performed, Billy Rempes and Shirley Rogers presented a dancing act, and other students including Les Cook Irma Hinderer Patricia Beattie Lillian Longwell Russell Hillier Henry Altfeld Lois Carpenter contributed numbers. A Tay Chi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority dinner followed hosted by Mrs Pearl Alexander at 121 Bell Avenue, featuring a red and white floral centerpiece with blue tapers. bridge games concluded the evening with prizes won by Caroline Rost and Mary Ruth Locke.

Cassandra Brothers Cleveland Avis Hastings Lois Myers Carol Christman Billy Rempes Shirley Rogers Les Cook Irma Hinderer Patricia Beattie Lillian Longwell Russell Hillier Henry Altfeld Lois Carpenter Pearl Alexander Bell Avenue Tay Chi Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Bridge Caroline Rost Mary Ruth Locke

Allen P T A to Elect New President Thursday

Allen P T A meets Thursday March second at 7 30 pm a special election will choose a new president. Gerald Frank and county school musicians provide the program. Mrs Howey chairs the refreshments committee. Franklin P T A also meets Thursday March second at 2 45 pm Miss Mary Yocom of Oberlin speaks on Rainy Day Activities tea precedes the program

Allen Parent-Teacher Association Gerald Frank Howey Franklin Parent-Teacher Association Mary Yocom Oberlin

Calendar club and society meetings list

Monday night schedule lists multiple group gatherings including Daughters of Sahara Elyria Assembly of Rainbow for Girls and Knights of Columbus. Women’s Bible class and local social events are noted with various host addresses and times.

Elizabeth McDonald Beverly Court Daughters of Sahara Eleanor Zacharias 2Nd Street Tally Ho Elmer Banbridge West River Street Charlotte Brooks Emma Emody R. K. Nichol Columbia Avenue Thallans Clifford Warren Ith Street Townsend Club No Business Women's Bible Curtis 5Th St Elyria Assembly Order of Rainbow P. D. Reefy A. R Woodman Hall Knights of Columbus King Solomon Lodge John G. Whitney M. E. Church Nillspaugh FE. H. Blyd

Barbara Stone Hosts Tenth Birthday Party at Stone Residence

Ten guests gathered Friday afternoon at 223 Marseilles Avenue for Barbara Jean Stone's tenth birthday. Chinese checkers and bingo provided fun with prizes to Velma Hopkins Doris Wurster and Vivian Carr. A red and white refreshments course was served to a group including Claire McIntyre Doris Wurster Pat Kemeter Vivian Carr Joan Boddy Doris Jones Evelyn Reynolds Velma Hopkins Katherine McConville Beverly Griggs Barbara Stone. The guest of honor received many gifts.

Stone Marseilles Avenue Barbara Jean Stone Velma Hopkins Doris Wurster Vivian Carr Claire McIntyre Pat Kemeter Joan Boddy Doris Jones Evelyn Reynolds Katherine McConville Beverly Griggs Barbara Stone

Brownie Scouts Celebrate Birthday of Local Neighbor

Brownie Troop No 1 met at the Brown Owl for lunch then hiked snowy Cascade Pars. They formed a Brownie Circle to sing, promise, and choose home duties with a progress chart. Last week they visited Mrs. Margaret Hancock who celebrated her 87th birthday on February 14 with gifts and cake.

Brownie Scouts Brown Owl Cascade Pars Margaret Hancock

Past Presidents of Daughters of Scotland Entertained

The Past Presidents of the Daughters of Scotland were entertained by Mrs. McKelvie on Persons Court. Ruth Keith won the contest after a business meeting followed by lunch. Rev J J McAlpine will speak at the Elyria Home for the Aged service with Miss Marjorie Rossiter performing music.

The Daughters of Scotland McKelvie Persons Court Ruth Kieth Mrs. McKelvie Margaret Gailey J. J. McAlpine Taft Elyria Home For the Marjorie Rossiter Sibelius Vandewater

Central Guild of St An drew's to meet at Bowdler home

The Central Guild of St An drew's Church schedules a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Wilfred Bowdler's residence 423 Tenth Street. Sweden's telephone operators are instructed to say in case of service delay that it will be in the wink of an eye rather than just a minute.

St. Andrew's Church Wilfred Bowdler Tenth Street Sweden

Present Day Turkey in Woman's Club Program

Mrs. Clarence Tucker Craig spoke on Six Centuries in Eleven Years describing Turkey's rapid changes under a new regime. She noted fashion shifts, coeducation gains, Parliament makeup, and a shift from Istambul to Angora, with observations on daily life, education, and ancient sites as Turkey modernizes.

Clarence T. Craig Woman's Club Dept Elyria Woman's Club Turkey Clarence Tucker Craig Oberlin Leo Meyer Craig Palestine Saint Paul Aleppo Syria Hollywood Istambul Angora Craigs Ephesus Paul

Licenses Granted To Five Lorain-Area Residents

Licenses issued to Elijah B Henley 24 a metallurgical apprentice Lorain Genevieve Wickens 21 Lorain Clifford Franz 21 Cleveland painter Barbara Rozesky 21 Avon Lake Donald Garber 28 Elyria finisher Helen Boynton 20 Elyria township Peter Biermacher 47 Ridgeville township farmer Arminthea Chapman 33 Ridgeville township

Elijah B. Henley Lorain Genevieve L. Wickens Clifford Franz Cleveland Barbara Rozesky Avon Lake Donald Garber Elyria Helen Boynton Peter Biermacher Ridgeville Arminthea Chapman

Teachers Shelf at Elyria Library Established

The Elyria Education Association funded a new Teachers Shelf at the Elyria Library announced by Miss Edna G. Moore. Eleven books were ordered, eight arrived for circulation with priority given to Elyria teachers. A special opera season collection of librettos scores and arias circulates for one week, and a devotional reading collection will circulate for two weeks during Lent.

Elyria Library Elyria Education Association Edna G. Moore Elyria Moore

Faith and Power Sermon at LaPorte M E Church

Rev. Thomas Hughes announces Sunday sermon on Faith and Power at 11 15 A M with special music. Sunday School precedes at 10 15 A M. Lent meetings to be announced, and those wishing to join the church are urged to contact the pastor or request a home visit.

Hughes Thomas Hughes LaPorte M. E. Church

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AMA Oort Orse Dorothy Funk Mable Little Thomas Higham Dorcas Church of Christ Miriam Cope Ways and Means F. A. Dusthimer Higham Gertrude Thamert Blanche Goodwin Kate Martin Hazel Crawford 2Sabal Prindle C. McGinnis P. H.C. Officers Club Carpenter’s Beauty Shop Broad St Mrs. Barr MMA Royocaine Pennington Billinne Dr. Rankin John P. Rankin Round Table Elyria Women's Club Rodney Rockwood Robert Browning F. C. Wilford Margaret Edwards Max van Wormer Grace Guild Harvey Kuss J. L Krause Margaret Zachmen W. W. Walker Valparaiso University Valparaiso Indiana Lutheran Church Ann Woceden LaVerne Hamlin Genevieve Gehl Arthur Schmauch East Avenue Rose Schuster Max Markel Prouh Miss Dunham Elyria Winnars Clu Cora Phelps Bertha Dunham Sig Delis Copeight Elyria Men’s Bible Class Parent-Teacher Association News Allen Franklin Brownie Artemas Beebe Harriet Tea Room Second Street Ralph Thebaut Thew Shovel Company Oriental Countries Elyria Country Club George Hewitt William Schrock Glenwood Street John F. Timms Garford Avenue Timms Elyria, Ohio H.J. McAlindon Peerless Laundry & Dry Cleaning Company
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