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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1933
Page
3
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon March 1. Hostesses include Mrs. J Nabakowski Mrs. J W Portman Mrs Clayton Bechtel Mrs George Ruth and Mrs W Bechtel.
A Brownhelm P T A meeting featured a Founders Day pageant by Mrs. R H Fairchild Mrs Elmer Love Mrs Elmer Kneisel and several students. Vocal numbers were sung by Mrs. Leimbach Devonna Lehman and a Lorain trio with pianist Franklin Stedman. F R Powers of Amherst gave a talk and Mrs Clayton Bechtel traced PTA history. A nominating committee was named and refreshments served.
A group will attend the national day of prayer at Amherst Congregational Church Friday afternoon. The event includes special music and speakers Mrs Watts O Pye and Mrs Ernest Pye of Oberlin. Amherst and Brownhelm churches will participate. Mrs A M Rickel heads the program committee. The meeting starts at 2 30 PM.
Mrs. A J Shattuck spends a couple weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J D Lewis and family in Cleveland. Mr Shattuck returned home Tuesday after several days with the Lewises.
Eighteen attended Tuesday afternoon as Miss Alice Bird Gunty extension agent lectured on demonstrated meat like dishes. The meeting was described as very interesting and well received.
Mr and Mrs R W Bechtel, William Brechmache and Mrs Lowell Hurley attended a Stonington lodge FL and A M sponsored Washington's birthday party at Amherst Tuesday evening. Mrs Arthur Weasenpfluz is again able to be about.
ERHART STAR MEETING ERHART O February 27 Mrs Guy Jenne and the Misses Ruth and Naomi Reutter attended the Eastern Star meeting held in Wooster Ohio on Thursday afternoon of the past week. BRIEFS Mr and Mrs Eli Schultz of Lester were visitors here at the home of Mrs Mary Kaiser and daughter Lucille on Sunday afternoon.
The Erhart Card Club held its seventh regular meeting of the season on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs John Kennedy. Many village ladies attended the gathering.
Fifty five members answered roll call at the Lagrange Baptist church annual meeting held Sunday. Officers elected include church clerk Aigena Adams pianist Ida Ward assistant Zola Hastings choir director Zola Hastings deacons F. Jackson Mervin Walker Charles Adams J M Spicer trustees Harley Harrison Merwin Walker Lee McClellan Harold Speth Floyd Ward Sunday school superintendent S F Jackson and assistants Ida Ward Ruth Gott Isabel Jackson pianist Eileen Walkden Algena Adams Ruth Adams home department Gladys Harrison cradle roll Mrs Glenn Wilson secretary Irene Wilson Ruth Rockwood missionary chairman Rev Wilson secretary treasurer Mary Kelner.
The body of Patsy Manahan aged sx years, killed by an automobile in Cleveland last Friday, was brought here for burial Monday. Rev. Jump conducted the burial services. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Manahan, formerly Esther Merriam, a former LaGrange girl. Nancy Carrie Gott, who died at the home of her nephew in Cleveland, was buried here Wednesday.
Thirty three members attended the Past Matrons and Past Patrons dinner at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening. A well prepared program and an enjoyable evening were reported by attendees.
Eleven members and one guest Mrs Melia Adams attended a Wisteria Club meeting at the home of Mrs Erwin Adams. A luncheon was served at 12 30 and a program followed. Mrs Andris Rawson will be the next hostess.
Over the weekend Elder Warren E. Barr of Washington DC was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E Mount and Mr. and Mrs. M E Barr. Others note appendicitis surgery for Purdy W Prosser in Elyria and hospital care for Clyde Nugent’s wife. Twin daughters born to Lloyd Gott, engagements, travels, and a Grange luncheon precede a community theater event and Epworth League meeting.
A pleasant afternoon of progressive Pedro activities featured prizes for the highest and lowest scores. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon. Mrs M A Stoup visited the Benson home in Lakewood on Sunday. Purcell Meyer of Medina called on his parents Thursday. Clarence Gravenstetter of Cleveland visited the Gravenstetter home Wednesday. Albert Meyer recently returned to work with the Mallet and Weidner road construction firm of Medina now employed in Pennsylvania.
A Tuesday evening gathering discussed methods to raise money for the church and to cover service dues. Attendees included Miriam Halliwill, Betty Foster, Ella May Conklin, Betty Hastings, Alma Hastings, Alan Forbush, Georgia Gardner, Maxwell Smith, and Raymond Long.
The La Grange Schools report the Fifth Grade achieving 98.5 percent average, with twenty two pupils perfect, as the Fourth Grade secures the Spelling Banner for the fifth time this year. Also noted are bridge club games and high spelling contest scores across grades one to six.
Pleasantville news notes visits among Behner and Tran families across nearby towns. Multiple gatherings include Floyd Behner and relatives from Cleveland, Oberlin, Carlisle, Ravenna, Elyria, and Gratton, with extended kinship connections and social calls throughout the week.
Anna Conry and daughter Eillen cared for Tom Mockier's children while Mrs Mockier visited her ill mother in Cleveland. Leland and Roy Kenyon and Rollin Peabody with Georgia Barnes spent Friday evening at C M Kenyon's.
In Tyson House Elise confronts Barney who offers marriage for security, while she weighs love against a glamorous, settled life. The scene shifts through garden scents to the beach as she fights the lure of wealth and status, contemplating a future with or without him.
Residents and visitors filled days with calls visits and events. Mrs. Julia Haskins recovers at home after pneumonia while Joan Elizabeth Knott joins the family after birth at Memorial hospital. A Grange hall card party supported St Marys church as locals shuttle between Norwalk Elyria and Cleveland for social and family matters.
Mr and Mrs George Fuller Mary and Clyde were Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs E E Eshelman in Spencer. The occasion honored the Fullers wedding anniversary and a brother of Mrs Fuller. The Women's Class of the M BE Sunday school class entertained the men Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Raymond Dunfee spent the weekend with sisters Mrs. Paul Benedict of Cleveland and Miss Hilda Rider of North Canton at the Benedict home. Elyria-Sheffield Township Farm Bureau meets Monday evening February 27 at Gulf Road school with a business session followed by moving pictures talks and refreshments. Mrs. Herbert Kriebel attended the St Theresa’s Sewing Circle Thursday.
The Brookside Basket Ball girls claim the County cage title for the second straight year with a 41 game Lorain county high school streak, plus this season’s 13 league wins and three independent wins. Coach James A. McConibe leads with Miss Youngblood. players include Rath, Miller, Root, Kribel, Kriebel, Ferner, Stauder, Poor, Moon, and Tarnosky. Next year’s squad will retain seven veterans.
Vincent Ray and C O Rex visit their brother O B Rea in Holloway. C B NelIntire and G McIntire host Ely residents. Local dinners mark visits by White, Heckel, and Monagan families. Prog Class M E church enjoys a social at W W Marlete home with nine members.
The Vincent Parent Teacher Association presented Bashful Mr Bobbs on Thursday evening. Cast includes Katherine Henderson May Lardin Frederick Henderson Stephen Bake Mrs Wiggins Lilian Hardy Obediah Stump Sidney Kalassay Frances Whittaker Robert Bobbs Harvey Stoughton Rosalie Otis Kathryn Davis Jean Graham Hazel Heston Mars ton Bohr Leroy Hag Celesta Vanderpool Harriet Lofgren Alyce Howe. Acts include Was He a Burglar and A Human Butterfly with local scenes from Any Suburb and June evenings. Local society events follow attendance by Mrs E E Minard and guests in Buffalo New York and Rowland Morris home visits noted.
The Birmingham Volunteer Firemen basketball team defeated the Wakeman Independents 50 to 49 on the local floor Wednesday night. The narrow victory showcased a close game with a final single point separating the teams.
Mire. R. W. Moulder entertained a group of friends with a Thursday afternoon card party at the Philip Altmiller residence. Pedro provided the diversion of the afternoon. Prizes were awarded after scores were tallied.
Captain and Mrs. Forner of f rain visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hunter Friday morning. Mrs. Edith Wedsdale of Avon visited Oberlin on Wednesday. Mrs. Mina Hunter and Mrs. Earl Hunter attended Florence Ladies Aid at Mrs Adolph Fulgrabbe's in Florence. The Birmingham W C T U held its bi monthly meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Gerber's home with seven members.
Professor Newell Sims of Oberlin College spoke to Lorain County farmers at Avon Lake Town Hall urging formation of a protective group. County farmers aim to unite against mortgage foreclosures with speakers including Dr. Van der Pyl of Oberlin. Paul McCampbell and J. J. Biltz elected as representatives. organization hoped to be formed by March 29 with Hugh Fitzgerald as meeting chairman.
The Girl Scouts met for their regular meeting Friday afternoon with 12 girls and Captain Kihm present. Patrol corners were held. Games were enjoyed. The meeting closed with Taps.
Columbia hosted Avon Lake with the girls scoring 26 to 7 in favor of Columbia while the boys won 32 to 26. The event featured both teams’ performances on the home court with notable scoring by Columbia’s girls and both teams competing in a close boys game.
Mrs Bertha Dobbick hosted a bridge party on Center road. Honors went to Miss Myra Ladrach Miss Lorna Bilman and Mrs J A Oppelt with Mrs Henry Moore taking the special prize. In two weeks Mrs M L King will entertain the club. Refreshments served.
Federal Naturalization Office figures from Detroit show about 5 574 first papers issued to aliens in 1932, roughly half the 10 064 granted in 1931. The drop is blamed on economic conditions and high fees for preliminary papers, with many unable to pay the 15 dollar or 206 dollar costs. British Empire subjects lead in applicants, followed by Poles, Italians, and Germans.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle remedy for constipation and liver toxics. It claims years of use, no harsh griping, and invites readers to take them nightly before bed. Products listed include 15 30c and 6c sizes.
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