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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

4

Society Calendar Highlights Local Gatherings Tonight

Orne Sempre hosts Mrs. F Smith at 331 West Street while B and P W Club cards at Woman's Club at 8. Deal Me In meets Mrs. Mayme Smith on West Hiver Street. Sr Friendship and Hi Y meet at Y W C A gym at 7 15. Church of Christ holds annual meeting with a Tureen supper at 6 30. Reverend Ralph E Valentine speaks with election reports. Methodists hold mid week devo at 7 30. Cora May Walton Mission Study Club dines at 1st Congl Church. Marshall Chapter R A M meets in Masonic Temple. Rolin F E Hinksen Post and Aux Mary and Dames of Malta meet Blue Triangle Club at Y W C A. Mid Week Bible study covers Matthew 1st 10 chapters at 2nd Congl Church. Chapter from Findlay Portrait of Peter given by Mrs Frank Spencer. St Paul’s Brotherhood meets at church Junior Mission Society at U P Church after school. United Presbyterian prayer meeting at 7 30 followed by choir rehearsal. Past Matrons Elyria Chapter Order of Eastern Star hosted luncheon with Mrs Mabel Garford. Floral decor and favors mark placeholders. Mrs Ralph Williams of Detroit attended. Mrs Florence Steger named president. Mrs Garford treasurer.

Orne Sempre F. Smith West Street P. W Woman's Club Mayme Smith West Hiver Street Church of Christ Ralph E. Valentine Methodist Church Cora May Walton Mission Study Club 1St Cong’l Church Elyria Chapter Order of Eastern Star Mabel Garford Muarners Middle Avenue Ralph Williams Detroit Michigan Florence Steger Garford First Evangelical Church Katherine Kuhn Dewey Road St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church Congregational Church Woman's Union of St. Peter Evangelical and

First Methodist class entertains hostess Myrna Parrish

Mrs Myrna Parrish entertained Plus Ultras class of First Methodist church at 230 Stanford Avenue Tuesday evening. President Genevieve Robson led a devotional and prayer. Eighteen members answered roll call with one guest present. A paper products project was adopted. Christmas baskets for welfare work were reported. Chinese checkers capped the evening with scores rewarded to Tatu Huckney and Ruth Barnhart. Refreshments were served by Mrs Parrish with Emma Lou Eldred Ruth Holobach and Mildred Byers assisting. On February 14 Marjorie Griffin will entertain.

First Methodist Church Myrna Parrish Stanford Avenue Genevieve Robson Tatu Huckney Ruth Barnhart Parrish Emma Lou Eldred Ruth Holobach Mildred Byers Marjorie Griffin East Avenue

Postscript Club Hosts Bridge Evening in North Olmsted

The Postscript Club met Mrs. Don Wotring in North Olmsted for a bridge night with prizes to Miss Myrtle OConnor and Maxine Roling. Members will honor each member on her birthday and plan a January twenty fourth gathering for Miss Lucille Roling and sister Miss Maxine Roling. Luncheon featured poinsettias and white tapers. attendees will attend a Springvale dance Thursday evening.

Don Wotring North Olmsted Myrtle O'Connor Maxine Roling Lucille Roling LaGrange Road Poinsettias Springvale

Elyria Council Endorses Babcock for State Councilor

Elyria Council and Dr. O U A M journeyed to Lorain for a District No 1 meeting led by Louis Tisdale. Members endorsed E H Babcock of Painesville for state councilor. Banquet menus were discussed but May banquet was deferred due to absences. Orphans Home degree set for Cleveland on Sunday June 18. The meeting closed with a Lorain Council lunch.

Elyria Lorain Louis Tisdale E. H. Babcock Painesville Cleveland Lorain Council

Girl Scouts Troop 2 Plans Hike After Armory Meeting

Troop 2 of the Girl Scouts met in the Armory yesterday starting with a horseshoe formation. They planned an overnight hike for Friday night and Saturday at the Findley cabin. Patrols work on world knowledge badge and first and second class Scouts on the architect badge. The meeting closed with Goodnight Circle and Taps.

Girl Scouts Findley Cabin

Fathers Night and Club Meetings Across Local Societies

Mrs. Russ Aungst hosted twenty Mothers Auxiliary members at 114 Hamilton Avenue with Mrs. Ben Varsey assisting. A Father Night will feature a men led program. Alpha Beta Gamma held at Gertrude Blakeley’s. Bettye Karlow is president. Upcoming chili dinner January 18 at Dee Konsesky’s home and a theatre party planned. The parish group discussed Christian life topics and a Parents Magazine article. Publicity chairmen of the Parent-Teacher Association met with Mrs. George Tulk to review records and district/ state publicity plans, with district Ashland conference in February and a state convention next Fall. Tea time concluded with refreshments.

Russ Aungst Hamilton Avenue Ben Varsey United Presbyterian Church Ned Palm C. L. Bristol St Paul Robert Roberts Parents Magazine Alpha Beta D. Farkas Fourth Street Parent-Teacher Association of George Tulk East River Street W. R. Cavanaugh Ashland Tulk

Practice For Initiation At Eagles Auxiliary Meeting

The Eagles Auxiliary held a 60 attendee practice last night in Eagles Hall. Clara Jensen presided as four candidates were initiated and admitted into the Auxiliary, with a prize to be awarded Friday evening.

Eagles Eagles Hall Clara Jensen Toledo Mabel France Florence Alexander Bingo

Licenses Granted to Four Local Residents in Ohio Towns

Licenses issued to Benjamin Fitzpatrick, 22, Elyria, painter. Pearl Campbell, 18, Oberlin. Also licensed were Milton Shipman, 21, Carlisle township, farmer. Dorothy Rathwell, 18, Russia township.

Benjamin Fitzpatrick Elyria Pearl Campbell Oberlin Milton Shipman Carlisle Township Dorothy Rathwell Russia Township

Hospital plans offer wide coverage and new policy

The notice advertises Group wholesale and three individual hospital plans valid at any U S or Canadian hospital. It promotes The New Professional '60' with $500 accidental death benefit priced at $1.00 monthly. Contact Mrs E C Barclay at 128 Grant Street or call 39 934.

U. S Canada E. C. Barclay Grant Street

Mrs Jessie Conram Hosts Patriotic Club Meeting

Mrs Jessie Conram will entertain the Patriotic Club at her home on Princeton avenue tomorrow afternoon.

Jessie Conram Patriotic Club Princeton Avenue

Miss Jer ry Cooper Hosts Mixed Shower In Amherst

Mrs. Bruce Boehler honored at a miscellaneous shower in Amherst with bingo prizes won by Margaret Berger and Mrs. George Innes. A two course luncheon followed as guests including Lois Stiwald and numerous locals attended. Separate notices list midweek church activities and Women’s Union circles meeting Thursday.

Amherst Jerry Cooper Bruce Boehler Lois Stiwald Margaret Berger George Innes Alice Becker Florence Heussner Elyria Clair Stiward Ernest Cooper George Towne Roy Hoffner Milton Nabakowski Leroy Rahl Gordon Hoffner Dale Lee Harry Hutton Albert Barck

Pleasant L O L club gathering at Mrs Dale Livingston home

A pleasant evening with L O L members at Mrs Dale Livingston's Oak Street home last night. Mrs Steve Kasper and Miss Helen Lindway won prizes. Miss Jane Walend presided as president and Miss Leona Zgoda secretary treasurer reported on last year's activities. Red and white tones decorated the setting and a luncheon followed.

L. O. L. Club Dale Livingston Oak Street Steve Kasper Helen Lindway Jane Walend Leona Zgoda

Sigloe Club Hosts Surprise Shower for Mrs Hylkema

Last evening the Sigloe Club honored Mrs. John Hylkema with a surprise shower at Mrs. Ed Knierim's East avenue home. Prizes awarded to Charlotte Moore Rosemary Cluley and Betty MacDowell amid hearts and dance. Quiz games entertained, social hour then a decorated dining room with favors. Next meeting set for Tuesday January 17 at Ruth Kelling's West avenue home.

John Hylkema Ed Knierim East Avenue Sigloe Club Hylkema Charlotte Moore Rosemary Cluley Betty MacDowell Sigloe Ruth Kelling West Avenue

Literary Club Resumes Meetings After Holiday Recess

The Literary Club resumed meetings with an informal evening at Mrs. George Johnson’s Park avenue home. She shared her trip to Birmingham Memphis and New Orleans historical spots. The group then surveyed current literature. Guests departed after a salad course.

Literary Club George Johnson Park Avenue

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Admissions include Joseph Kuzinski of 146 Huron Street and Mrs. Al Schuster route No. 3, Mrs. George Dunham of Cleveland Road, Mrs. John Pawli kowski at 841 Bond Street, Mrs. Steve Gerush in Oberlin. Discharges include Mrs. Hoy Gardner of Wellington, Joseph Feher at 109 Blake Street, John Holcomb and Walter Cox of La Grange, Fred Prosser of LaGrange, Mrs. Andrew Pitman at 277 North Olive, Lawrence Flora of North Olmsted, Ralph Mahlich at 106 Floral Court, Robert Hewitt of Colonial Apartments, Herbert Wilson on East Avenue, and Charles Harris in Howard, Ohio.

Joseph Kuzinski Huron Street al Schuster George Dunham Cleveland Road John Pawlikowski Bond Street Steve Gerush Oberlin Hoy Gardner Wellington Joseph Feher Blake Street John Holcomb la Grange Walter Cox LaGrange Fred Prosser Andrew Pitman North Olive Lawrence Flora North Olmsted

Yankees' Owner Seriously Ill

Col. Jacob Ruppert owner of the world champion New York Yankees and brewer is critically ill at his Fifth Avenue apartment. The 71 year old bachelor has been confined to bed since April with complications after phlebitis. His condition worsened yesterday and death bed rites were administered by a Catholic church official.

New York Jacob Ruppert

Loyal Workers to Meet at Irene Towne’s Home Thursday

The Loyal Workers class will gather Thursday evening at 7 30 at Irene Towne’s home. The Epworth League sponsors a box social at the church parlors Friday evening open to the public. Ladies are asked to bring a lunch box and hot drinks will be served.

Irene Towne Epworth League

Legion Auxiliary Tea At New Home Afternoon Guests From Lorain

Lorain auxiliary invited the local legion auxiliary to a tea this afternoon from 2 to 5 p m in the new legion home. County auxiliaries will be guests. A series of card games followed with honors going to Mrs Emma Shaffstall Elyria and Mrs Alvin Brown. Lunch was served by Misses Minnie and Helen Sabliers and Mrs J J Ryan.

Legion Auxiliary Lorain Legion Emma Shaffstall Elyria Alvin Brown Minnie Helen Sabiers J. J. Ryan

Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland Meet in Session

Jessamine Lodge, Daughters of Scotland, held a regular meeting Tuesday evening. The group conducted games of chance after the business session with honors awarded to Mrs. Stanley Hall. Lunch was provided by the Misses Anna and Katherine Robertson and Mrs. Lillian Short.

Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland Stanley Hall Anna Katherine Robertson Lillian Short

Admissions: Mrs. Ray Condite and Miss Elizabeth Hood

Two admissions list notable individuals, Mrs. Ray Condite of South Amherst and Miss Elizabeth Hood of Lorain, as part of an ongoing enrollment or acceptance notice highlighting their affiliations with local communities.

Ray Condite South Amherst Elizabeth Hood Lorain

Knights of Pythias pinochle tourney opens at Pythian Hall

The first of four pinochle games sponsored by the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters was held Tuesday evening at Pythian Hall with 13 tables active. The winning team will be named after the January 24 meeting. Mrs. Henry Sharp earned the special prize as the joint committee of organizers lists Mrs. A. C. Kreeger Mrs. George Carter Mrs. Ed Young Mrs. W. C. Schaeffer A. C. Kreeger H. A. Monger Franklin Moebius and L. J. Henes.

Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Pythian Hall Henry Sharp A. C. Kreeger George Carter Ed. Young W. C. Schaeffer H. A. Monger Franklin Moebius L. J. Henes

Circle Two hosts St. Ann's Society meeting notes

Mrs. George Menz hosted Circle Two of St. Ann's Society at St. Joseph Church on South Main. Officers were reelected: president Mrs. Carl Bodman, secretary and treasurer Mrs. J. A. Wesbecher. Pinochle honor to Mrs. Cc. G. Aschenbach. Fan Tan won by Mrs. Carl Bodman. Victorian Guild planned January 28 dance at Lorain Country Club. high bridge scores by Mrs. Joseph Radican and Mrs. Irvin Telzerow. Lunch for 12. next meeting with Mrs. William Bodman in two weeks.

George Menz South Main Street St. Ann’s Society St. Joseph Carl Bodman J. A. Wesbecher Cc. G. Aschenbach Fan Tan St. Joseph’s Church Robert Finnegan West Street Lorain Country Club Joseph Radican Irvin Telzerow William Bodman Park Avenue

Devotional and business meeting of Intermediate League

The Intermediate League of the church held a Tuesday evening gathering in the church parlors. Vincent Strauss led the devotional, with members reciting prayers and scriptures and a talk by Dr. Niemeller. Newly elected officers presided at the business meeting. Lunch followed for 20 served by Thelma Sprenger and Lois Ehlert.

Intermediate League of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church Vincent Strauss Wilma Holzhauer Dorothy Brucker Dorothy Berger Francis Decker Raymond Slumski Niemeller C. E. Schmidt James Schulz Thelma Sprenger Lois Ehlert

Former Secretary and Aid To Chiang Kai Shek Speaks Here

Col. Thomias Tchou, once secretary and aide to General Chiang Kai Shek, will lecture in Elyria at the First Methodist Church auditorium under a church group’s sponsorship. An authority on China and the Orient, he has traveled across Europe and Asia, once visiting Russia with the Sherwood Eddy party. He is Edinburgh University educated and fluent in English.

Thomias Tchou Chiang Kai Shek China Elyria Church of Christ First Methodist Church Tehou Orient Shanghai Europe Asia Sherwood Eddy Party Russia Col Tchou University of Edinborough Scotland

Must Die For Slaying Of Hamilton Officer

The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of John W. Cline from a death sentence for the slaying of Hamilton Patrolman Aaron Lauback during an attempted gasoline station robbery on January 28, 1937. The court set February 1 for execution in the state electric chair at the penitentiary. Cline, 24, of Butler County, was convicted of the murder.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court John W. Cline Butler County Hamilton Cline Ohio Aaron Lauback Lauback

Club Marks Fifth Year At Session In Lorain

The Shufflers Club in Lorain marked its fifth anniversary with Mrs B Springowski hosting at Broad way. Five Hundred was the main game with prizes to Mrs L Matuszak Mrs Betty Khan Mrs E Dolmar and Mrs W Wilbert Elyria. Elyria guest Mrs J Polchey was consolation. Salad course followed.

Lorain B. Springowski Broadway L. Matuszak Betty Khan E. Dolmar W. Wilbert Elyria J. Polchey J. Gerea William Wilbert John Polchey G. Rodachy

Medical care for dependent sick remains local burden

A local government faces an outstanding challenge in providing medical care for dependents who are sick. The issue highlights budget strains, service gaps, and calls for policy action to ensure reliable care.

Oberlin piano professor to perform on special Thursday program

Professor Axel Skjerne of the Oberlin Conservatory will play several piano solos on the Oberlin College broadcast this Thursday from 3 to 3 30 EST on Mutual. The program, originating at WHK Cleveland, also features Miss Evelyn Heepe, a continental dramatic favorite making her first U S radio appearance on tour. Skjerne, Danish native, joined Oberlin in 1927 after extensive European and South American tours and is a friend of Miss Heere, a University of Copenhagen faculty member.

Oberlin Axel Skjerne Oberlin Conservatory of Music Oberlin College Evelyn Heepe United States Mutual Broadcasting System WHK Cleveland Skjerne Denmark Miss Heere University of Copenhagen

Ruth Bryan Owen to Speak at Medina High School

Ruth Bryan Owen will address the Medina High School auditorium on Tuesday evening January 24 at 8 PM. The appearance in Medina is sponsored by the A. A. U. W.

Ruth Bryan Owen Medina Medina High School

Peterson's Ointment Adverts Promise Quick Relief

Thirty years ago a Buffalo druggist devised a formula for reef from the lighting and amarting caused by piles. The remedy gained rapid fame nationwide as users shared experiences. Try this unique formula before giving up. Peterson's Ointment offered with a money back guarantee. Get a 36c box or 60c tube from any druggist with a hard rubber applicator.

Peterson

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