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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1936

Page

6

Churches to run March April attendance contest in Norwalk district

Nine Methodist Episcopal churches in the Norwalk district announce a March and April attendance campaign. Active membership, visitors, and children will be counted weekly, with reports due each Monday for newspaper publication. Participating churches include Brighton Clyde Lodi Lorain 20th St Lorain Delaware Ave Oberlin Spencer Wadsworth and Wellington with the Rev. Lounzo Green in charge. Diplomas for top dairy herds were also presented by the Ohio Dairy Association at the event.

Wellington Methodist Episcopal Norwalk Brighton Jesse H. Jones Clyde Carroll Stewart Lodi Louis J. Quade Lorain 20Th St W. R. Bryenton Delaware Ave W. J. Jones Oberlin S. Lee Whiteman Jr Spencer John G. Koontz

County Dairymen Attend Banquet

Lorain County dairymen held a banquet at the Congregational church dining room with about 259 attendees for a not-to-be-mroken gathering. Representatives from Guernsey Jersey Holstein and Ayrshire associations attended along with state secretaries Floyd Barlow and J D Hadley. Principal speaker was J D Bragg, state agricultur.

Lorain County Congregational Church Guernsey Jersey Holstein Ayshire Floyd §. Barlow J. D. Hadley J. D Bragg

Sermons to Mark Lenten Series by Dr C W Recard

Pastor Dr C W Recard of First Congregational church will lead a Lenten sermon series titled The Life of Our Lord s Prayer. The first address is tomorrow at 10 30 am. Topics include The Family Bond The Kingdom Romance Crossing the Threshold The Gift of Bread A Large Order The Way Out The Essays of the Dawn with Easter Sunday morning featuring the final sermon.

C. W. Recard First Congregational Church

Wellington readers discuss Valiant Is the Word for Carrie

Helen Tappan Berthoff of Oberlin presented a series of book reviews for the Wellington Sorosis club. She reviewed Valiant Is the Word for Carrie by Barry Benéfeld on Friday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 in the upper reference room of the Wellington Public Library.

Ers Helen Tappan Berthoff Oberlin Wellington

Young People’s Sunday School Group Hosts February Meeting

Thirty members of the M. E. Church Young People’s Sunday school class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Trayes northwest of Wellington on Thursday evening. They voted to hold the March party at a sugar bush if weather allows, and planned games led by Wilma Lampen with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sawyer presenting a wedding gift in honor of their recent marriage. Mary Knapp led the refreshment committee.

Young People’s M. EB. Church Harold Trayes Wellington Wilma Lampen Kenneth Sawyer Wilda Abbott

Mrs Guy Phelps Hosts Philathea Class Event

Mrs Guy Phelps hosted the Philathea class of the MN FE Church Thursday evening. Mrs Hubert Fisher led devotionals and Mrs Josie Tompkins directed the program, starting with a reading titled Making a Garden.

Guy Phelps MN. FE Hubert Fisher Josie Tompkins

16 Cent Air Mail Special Delivery Stamp Drive

Washington issued a bi colored air mail stamp with 72 981 first day covers mailed from Washington and 184 357 stamps sold. Receipts totaled 29497 12 dollars with 17778 24 from the Philadelphia Agency and 11718 88 from the Washington Post Office. The Post Office Department limits use to air mail special delivery only.

Washington Philatelic Agency Washington Post Office Post Office Department

Oberlin Tonight Hosts Young Married Couples Bridge Club

Oberlin news notes the Young Married Couples bridge club meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan C. Schramun in Oberlin on February 29. Mrs. E. D. Schramm writes of local social activity and community engagement.

Oberlin The Young Married Couples Bridge Club Harlan C. Schramun

Oberlin Grange meeting notes date shift and program

Oberlin Grange No 1003 met Monday in Grange hall to hear a life story of Stephen Foster and contests. Mrs Bert Sigsby led the hour program at Hic kory Tree Grange. Three candidates were elected and reports on dinners were given. Next meeting set for March 10 and Lorain County Pomona Grange to meet in Oberlin Grange hall next Saturday. home economics committee served refreshments.

Oberlin Grange No. 1003 Grange Hall Hickory Tree Grange Bert Sigsby Old Glory Grange James Brenner Sacred Heart Church Stephen Foster Home Economic Committee Lorain County Pomona Grange Oberlin Grange Hall Viola Berg

MLorain County Grange Dinner Tickets On Sale

Tickets are on sale for the second annual Grange officers dinner at Penfield on Thursday evening March 1. Joseph Fichtel Ohio State Grange lecturer will present a national award to Mrs Gladys Hecock lecturer of Hickory Tree Grange.

Mlorain County Grange Penfield Joseph Fichtel Ohio State Grange Gladys Hecock Hickory Tree Grange

Card Party Draws Large Crowd in Oberlin Grange Hall

A Saturday evening card party at Oberlin Grange Hall attracted a large attendance. After ten games of progressive Pedro, Mrs. John Emerich and Roy Franklin won high score prizes while Mrs. Clarence Parsons and Joseph Feakins took the consolation prize. The event will continue with Mrs. Walter Green, Mrs. Euphemia Lyman and Henry Sandrock organizing the next gathering for next Saturday evening.

Oberlin Grange Hall Pedro John Emerich Roy Franklin Clarence Parsons Joseph Feakins Walter Green Euphemia Lyman Henry Sandrock

Oberlin Grange Attends Hickory Tree Grange Meeting

Twenty seven members of Oberlin Grange attended the Hickory Tree Grange meeting on a recent date, highlighting local agricultural group activity and community ties within the rural network.

Oberlin Grange Hickory Tree Grange

Community musical features readings and a duet

Mrs Mabel Perkins presented with two readings by Mrs Grace Edwards while a vocal duet titled In the Garden was performed by Mrs Tompkins and Mrs Mayme Dirlam. A group of games followed and refreshments were served by committee members Mrs Wm McKendree and Mrs Mattie Foster.

Mabel Perkins Grace Edwards Tompkins Mayme Dirlam Wm, MckEndree Mattie Foster

Shepard outlines tax plan at Wellington Townsend Club meeting

J W Shepard of Cleveland addressed the Wellington Townsend Club in the Grange Hall on Thursday night explaining the tax situation regarding the Revolving Plan. Guests were present from La Grange, Brighton and Huntington.

J W. Shepard Cleveland Wellington Townsend Club Grange Hall la Grange Brighton Huntington

Christian Action Club Meets at Church of Christ

The Christian Action Club meets weekly on Wednesdays at the Church of Christ. Miss Kathryn Clara leads the group and will present God s Word the Sure Foundation for a Life at the next meeting.

Christian Action Club Church of Christ Kathryn Clara

Woman's Benefit tea draws crowd at Mrs Smith home

The Woman's Benefit Association tea was well attended at the home of Mrs. Tom Smith on Thursday evening. Pedro games and luncheon formed the program. The next tea will meet with Mrs. Arthur McDavitt on March 12.

Woman’s Benefit Association Tom Smith Pedro Arthur McDavitt

Senior High Chapel Program At Miss Kelley’s Aide

Miss Mary Kelley led the senior high chapel with readings including Lincoln's Heart by Rita Beard Modern Washington by Henry Galbraith a clarinet solo by Warren Church a Longfellow birthday poem Builders by Doris Dangler Heroes of February by Donald Miller a playlet While the Toast Burned by Earnest Oney Naomi Norris Dick MacDermott Nettie Naegele and Julius Toth and a piano duet by Betty Jean Page and Allen Dudley.

Mary Kelley Dick MacDermott Nettie Naegele Julius Toth Betty Jean Page Allen Dudley

Norfolk Trio News and Moves Across Town

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Higgie of Norfolk Virginia visited his mother and aunt on South Main street. Higgie works for Great Eastern Bus Line and is moving from Norfolk to Pittsburgh. Mrs. Lew Whitney travels to Michigan for an uncle's funeral. Mrs. J O Littlejohn is seriously ill with heart trouble. The Woman’s Afternoon Club gathers with Misses Margaret and Jeanette Warner on Monday. Mrs. Lena Dibble sprained her ankle. March meeting of Mary F Knapp Circle of the Kings Daughters will be held Tuesday night at Mrs. Ted Johnson’s home.

Kenneth Higgie Norfolk Osea Fliggie Tom Smith South Main Street Great Eastern Pittsburgh Lew Whitney Michigan J. O. Littlejohn Margaret Jeanette Warner Lena Dibble Mary F. Knapp The King's Daughters Ted Johnson

Marianne and Len Reconcile in Secret Kiss Scene

Marianne reunites with Len Bailey after a broken engagement as he storms back into her life. They declare enduring love and forgiveness, planning to move forward together despite past misunderstandings. Sabra’s scheming and Marianne’s social whirl frame the moment, with Hickey reluctantly guarding their private reunion.

Sabra Tiny Monte Thurston New York Marianne Hickey Len Bailey Len Jove Jill Tom Len Darling

Old Glory Grange hosts county meeting attendance grows

The report notes nine subordinate granges represented with 152 at the business session and over 200 for the lecture hour. Across the county ten sessions have drawn more than 1600 people, as Hickory Tree plans to present the Traveling Bible to Wellington Grange’s chaplain on March 11. Oberlin delegates from Amherst include numerous families and members such as Leo Hanlon Glenn Hanlon and many others.

Old Glory Grange Hickory Tree Wellington Grange Oberlin Amherst Leo Hanlon Glenn Earl Hanlon Charles Gibson Mary Lounsbrough Charles Feakins James Wlaurie Theo, Manns Will Berg Claire Reinhard Ernest Parke Henry Sandrock Fred Berg George Dion Fiverette Hastings Nick Webber

North Russia Needle Guild February meeting held in Oberlin

The North Russia Needle Guild met in February at Mrs. Clayton Peabody’s Oberlin home. Dinner served to a long list of members, including Mrs. Anna Berg Mrs. John Emerich Mrs. Theodore Manns and others. Next meeting set for Thursday March 12 at Mrs. Clarence Parsons’ home.

North Russia Needle Guild Clayton Peabody North Professor Street Oberlin Anna Berg John Emerich Theodore Manns Harry Gibson Fred Berg Marsh Anderson Henry Sandrock Charles Gibson Earl Peabody Clarence Albrecht William Berg Edward Schramm Leo Hanlon Earl Hanlon Charles Hasenfl

Berg and Schramm Celebrate Twenty Ninth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred Berg and Mr and Mrs Edward Schramm observed their twenty ninth wedding anniversary with a dinner party at the Schramm home Saturday evening.

Fred Berg Edward Schramm Schramm

Berg and Schramm family covers noted in brief

Covers were arranged for Mr and Mrs Fred Berg and daughters Hazel and Jeanette Mr and Mrs Harlan Schramm and son Donald Juanita Ralph and Le Roy Schramm and Miss Helen Rollins Miss Doris Wangersen of Baldwin Wallace College spent the weekend with her parents Mrs Walter Holstein and children George and Martha of Amherst and Mrs Charles Schaible of West Ridge were Sunday after-

Fred Berg Hazel Jeanette Harlan Schramm Donald Juanita Ralph LeRoy Schramm Helen Rollins Doris Wangersen Baldwin-Wallace College Walter Holstein George and Martha Amherst Charles Schaible West Ridge

Week-end Visits Tie Residents to Ohio State Ties

Noon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wangerein. Ralph Schramm of Ohio State University spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Juanita Schramm met him at Mrs. Golda Gale’s Ashley home, and they returned together. Earl Sandrock and LeRoy Schramm were week-end guests of Ralph, a student at Ohio State. En route to Columbus they visited their former teacher Mrs. Sperry Gale in Ashley. Cecil Grills and Donald Jackson spent Wednesday in Columbus calling on Raymond Grills and Ralph Schramm. Ralph and LeRoy Schramm attended the funeral of Mrs. Eliza Osmer in Oberlin last Saturday afternoon.

Arthur Wangerein Ralph Schramm Ohio State University Juanita Schramm Golda Gale Ashley Earl Sandrock LeRoy Schramm Ralph Columbus Sperry Gale Cecil Grills Donald Jackson Raymond John Dudley Eliza Osmer Oberlin

Avon Lake Benefit Parties Support Congregational Church Fund

Avon Lake held Friday benefit gatherings with 36 card tables and 1 pm luncheons at homes of Mrs. Archie Spade Mrs. Albert Wood Mrs. A. B. Cousins and Mrs. Jack Laidlow Prizes were awarded at each table with special prizes going to listed winners to raise money for the Congregational church Building Fund in Avon Lake.

Archie Spade Steve Moore Albert Wood Lake Road A. B. Cousins Center Road Jack Laidlow Augusta Hinz William Lentz Dell Dunning Ohlmacher Roy du

Jean Berney Brought Home From Lorain Hospital

Jean Berney of Stop 45 was brought home from St. Joseph's Hospital in Lorain Friday, marking a return after treatment.

Jean Berney St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain

Avon Lake Teachers Appointed to Revise County English Curriculum

Miss Ethel Roth and William Pyson of Avon Lake School join twenty eight Lorain county teachers on committees tasked with revising the county wide English curriculum. The group aims to update standards and align instruction across schools.

Ethel Roth William Pyson Avon Lake School Lorain County

Honor Roll list for second quarter displayed

The report lists Honor Roll students by grade with several names. Twelfth grade includes Arlene Schuesz ler, Anna Seger and Gweneth Cou sina while Eleventh grade lists Janet Weiden.

Arlene Schueszler Anna Seger Gweneth Cousina Janet Weiden

Townsendite Meeting Miscue Sparks Hopeful Plan Oration

Townsend Club Rooms heard organizer H A Campbell substitute for A G Giles to discuss the Townsend Plan as a beacon toward prosperity. Campbell, a World War veteran and Townsendite, spoke of buying power for youth and security for the elderly, predicting a new era of abundant life. A Townsend Pension Plan book is to be published, with music by the Winters ward and Miss Penfound at the piano.

A. G. Giles Townsend Club H. A. Campbell 21St District Figoox Gil-richg Townsend WHK Campbell Dr. Townsend

School Roster Names Listed By Grade Levels

A list of students by grade appears with names such as Grace Hassel Kropf Mary Jane Bouse Helen Aufden kampe Elaine Neidhart Kenneth Hardesty Eleanor Thomas Dorothy Spacht holz Mary Nussdorfer Harriet Beard Robert Oppelt Oliver Hill Mary Drozda Nan Weidendorpf Kathleen Kel ly Norma Tawse Carol Kubach Dorothy Fitch William Daeschner Jack Disbro Robert Spade.

Avon and Dover Social Visits Highlight Week

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schenck visited Mr. and Mrs. William Barr in Avon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Trigalet and their son Bud called on Mr. and Mrs. Al Wearsch in Dover. Mrs. Thomas Woods departed Tuesday for Michigan.

Walter Schenck William Barr Avon Harry Trigalet Bud al Wearsch Dover Thomas Woods Michigan

Avon Charm and Sixteen Clubs Host Week of Gatherings

Avon notes report Mrs. Louis Dechant hosted the Charm Club with card games and prizes for Mrs. Carl Schafer Mrs. Olds and Mrs. Joseph Forthofer. the Sixteen Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pickering with high honors won by Miss Rachel Peak and Mr. Arnold Buck. Ladies Aid Society sewed quilt blocks and held a silver tea with twelve guests. visits included Mrs. Norman Stockhaus from Lakewood and guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Gough from Elyria and Columbia.

AVON Louis Dechant Carl Schafer Olds Joseph Forthofer Clarence Thompson Robert Pickering Rachel Peak Arnold Buck Harry Hubbard Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Wilson Jameson E. A. Brown Norman Stockhaus Lakewood Ira Gough Ray McNeal A. T. Agate Elyria Jack van Arsdale Lilly Mary Columbia

Methodist Aid Society Tureen Dinner At Mrs Arlo Smith Home

The Methodist Aid Society held a tureen dinner at the home of Mrs Arlo Smith on Church Street Thursday. Devotionals were led by Mrs James Nichols Mrs Ford Bachtel Mrs Robert Denham and Mrs Roy Miller presented the entertainment. Mrs Lev Smith was an out of town guest. Mrs Ford Bachtel will be the March hostess.

Methodist Aid Society Arlo Smith Church Street James Nichols Ford Bachtel Robert Denham Roy Miller Lev Smith

Mr and Mrs Frank Pease Welcome Newborn Son at Home

Mr Frank Pease and Mrs Pease announce the birth of a son this week at their home. The family names the child as part of a joyful home arrival, reflecting a traditional family notice in local society columns.

Frank Pease

Dramatic Club Presents Portrait of An Old Lady at High School Assembly

On Feb 19 the Dramatic Club staged the one act romance Portrait of An Old Lady for the high school and grades five and six. Cast included Ruth Gott Doris Bowman Lyle Smith Bill Wigert Bill Spicer Fred Hastings William Frabotta Russell Smith May Amsbury Carl Pease Jean Adams and Howard Rising. The seventh grade girls trio sang two songs. Next assembly March 4 will feature seventh and eighth grade and senior girls trio. March 18 Latin program. Junior class held a skating party at Rainbow Gardens. New books added to library five purchased by Latin students with Latin paper funds. rest from Reading Circle. Dr Wager Methodist superintendent spoke on Living Above the Snake Line at the high school assembly.

Dramatic Club Ruth Gott Doris Bowman Lyle Smith Bill Wigert Bill Spicer Fred Hastings William Frabotta Russell Smith May Amsbury Carl Pease Jean Adams Howard Rising Rainbow Gardens Wager Norwalk Methodist Church

Local Social News In Oberlin And La Grange

Mr and Mrs C S Adams and daughters and Mr and Mrs J A Stimson were guests of Mr and Mrs N L Gott of Oberlin. Miss Juanita Leiby is recovering at her sister Mrs J H Curtiss home from pneumonia. Mrs Carl Laisy entertained guests for sister Mrs Lester Schmitgen of Elyria. The Schmit cousins were weekend guests at Mr and Mrs Kenneth Law. Rev and Mrs James Siward of Cleveland visited La Grange Tuesday. Miss Gladys Forbush of Lakewood spent weekend at home. Dayton Leiby of Warren Pa was a recent visitor. Frank O Gott of Elyria was a business visitor Wednesday.

C. S. Adams J. A. Stimson N. L. Gott Oberlin Juanita Leiby J. H. Curtiss Carl Laisy Lester Schmitgen Elyria Schmit Kenneth Law James Siward Cleveland la Grange Gladys Forbush Lakewood Dayton Leiby Warren Frank O. Gott

Murray Ridge Students Celebrate Washington Lincoln Birthdays

A patriotic program was presented by Murray Ridge students Friday afternoon honoring the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln. Performers included George French, Paul Gannet, Betty Gunder, John Starg, Justine Mackert, Evelyn Kokotylo, Freeman Beck, Joseph French, Oliver Shubert, Bruce Eppley, Catherine Beck, Betty Encher, Robert Schroeder, George Haage and Clyde Fridenstein. Primary grades contributed two playlets.

Murray Ridge Washington Lincoln George French Paul Gannet Betty Gunder John Starg Justine Mackert Evelyn Kokotylo Freeman Beck Joseph French Oliver Shubert Bruce Eppley Catherine Beck Betty Encher Robert Schroeder George Haage Clyde Fridenstein

Local School Officials Mention April Events and Visits

The report notes officers including Mrs. B C Siebert and Mrs R Suebee resigning from posts. A night program titled Dregdy Howes is planned for April with Mr and Mrs A J Derek hosting. The Elyria area is referenced with residents attending parties and visiting relatives. Eppley and Meyers families are mentioned with several trips to Akron and nearby towns.

Heass Pyilid Boon B.C. Siebert R. Suebee Dent Dregdy Howes

Camden Baptist Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Waite Home

Mrs. Bessie Waite hosted the February Camden Baptist Missionary Society meeting in Kipton Ohio with a covered dish dinner after the session. The event reflected community fellowship among members and highlighted upcoming mission work plans.

Community Church Schedule Includes Morning Sunday School

Sunday School starts at 10 A. M. and worship at 11 A. M. Y. P. S. convenes at 7:15 P. M. with the regular monthly evening service at 7:46 P. M. The Rev. Nichols of Pittsfield church will speak.

Nichols Pittsfield Church

Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Visits Reported

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs F R Searles and daughter Reta included Mr and Mrs Lewis White and two children of Steuben, Mr and Mrs P C Earl and daughters, and Melvin Davidson. Mrs Emma Sigsworth is working at Oberlin Children's Home. Mr and Mrs L E Radcliffe attended Sylvia Ives funeral at Columbia on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jesse Burge of Brighton were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Minnie Bronson.

F. R. Searles Reta Lewis White Steuben P. C. Earl Melvin Davidson Emma Sigsworth Oberlin L. E. Radcliffe Sylvia Ives Columbia Jesse Burge Brighton Minnie Bronson

Town Keeps Blue Laws In M Mechen West Virginia

Citizens voted 498 to 475 to uphold the town's blue laws enacted in 1905, restricting Sunday sales to meat milk and beer and forbidding newspaper sales on the Sabbath until the next election.

M’mechen W. Va

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