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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1937

Page

11

Lucille Kirby Weds Thomas Starkey Jr in Home Ceremony

Lucille Kirby daughter of Dr Edwin Kirby former pastor of First Methodist officiated at the 12:30 wedding at the Kirby home 1237 Best Avenue. Bride trained as nurse in Elyria and St Luke's Hospital and employed in Detroit. groom in the shoe business. They will reside at 37 Continental Avenue Detroit with family attending.

Lucille Kirby Thomas Starkey Jr Detroit Edwin Kirby First Methodist Church Thomas Starkey, Jr Michigan Kirby Best Avenue Thomas Starkey William Kirby Starkey Continental Avenue Deroit

Sapientes Club elects officers at January meeting

The Sapientes Club met January 11 in the High School Auditorium. John Faulkner became First Consul, Robert Rheineck Second Consul, Dolores Toury Scriba, Robert Spinks Praetor, Margaret Ross Aedile, Josephine Mischka Auctor Rerum, Lola Tonry Quaestor. Tonry to continue as Quaestor. Neomia Davis acted as Aedile and organized entertainment. Talks on Cicero by Neomia and Betty Miller preceded refreshments.

Sapientes Club Scriba John Faulkner Robert Bannon Robert Rheineck Margaret Ross Dolores Toury Pat Fulmer Praector Robert Spinks Jane Unger Leroy Moody Auctor Rerum Josephine Mischka Dolores Tonry Lola Tonry Neomia Davis Cicero Neomia Betty Miller

Junior Friendship Club Holds Post School Meeting

A well attended Junior Friendship Club meeting after school featured a president Dorothy Nau led business session on fundraising ideas such as candy sales a bake sale and a sport dance Doris Severs was assigned to report on the matter. A swimming party was planned for January 26 at the Y M C A pool and a joint meeting with Junior Hi Y and Junior Hi V was proposed with a committee appointed to plan further arrangements. The program included two piano solos by Nancy Silsbee a talk on India by Mrs E H Evans who displayed costumes and curios and a review of How to Make Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie by Miss Lucille Hutchings Epworth League president. a poem Day is Done was read and the service concluded with the Epworth League benediction. An institute club meeting will be at Robert Adams home on January 20.

Nancy Silsbee India E. H. Evans Lucille Hutchings Epworth League of the Methodist Church Dale Carnegie Epworth League Institute Robert Adams

Senior Friendship Club Plans Meet On Wednesday Dates

The Senior Friendship club schedules department meetings on Wednesday and a general gathering on the 20th led by Mrs A. E. Schowalter and her journalism group. On the 27th a Senior Farewell is planned with Elaine Johnson and Phyllis Hull directing the program.

A. E. Schowalter Elaine Johnson Phyllis Hull

Violinist Pleases In Second C M A Concert

Miss Jacqueline Salomons and Miss Inna Rublev presented the Civic Music Association second recital at the First Congregational church. The program featured Mozart in D major No.7 with cadenzas, Bach, Scarlatti, Lully Godowsky, Ibert, Nin, Albeniz, Sarasate, and encores Saltarelle and Danse Espagnole. The audience applauded and two encores were given.

Jacqueline Salomons Inna Rublev Civic Music Association First Congregational Salomons Georges Enesco Bach Courante Lully Godowsky Scarlatti Inna Rublova Tale Medtner Ibert Miss Rublova Saint-Saens Rafael Angles Joaquin Nin Albeniz- Kreisler Zapateado Sarasate Miss Salomons Saltarelle Wieniawski DeFalla

Young People Elect At St Andrew's Church Guild

The young people of St. Andrew's church in the Guild room elected officers for the coming year at 7:30 pm. Officers named were president Robert Buttle vice president Lois Barlow secretary Olive Greene social secretary Elinor Fisler treasurer Jane Andrus social chairman Junior Harlor who will appoint his own committee. Members will submit topics for future meetings. Mrs Leland Minch led a discussion on Prayer as part of Why Be A Christian. Treasurer's report presented by Buttle. meeting closed. Invitation extended for all interested to attend 7:30 night meetings.

St. Andrew’s Church Robert Buttle Lois Barlow Olive Greene Elinor Fisler Jane Andrus Junior Harlor Leland Minch

Birthday Party for Vivian Carr at Home

Vivian Carr celebrated her seventh birthday after school at 153 Longfellow Avenue. Guests included Donna Mae Brecknock and others, with valentines, candy cups, and a central birthday cake with seven pink tapers.

Vivian Carr Longfellow Avenue Gamea Donna Mae Pat Brecknock Clara Elaine McIntyre Alice Laurette Rothgery Ruth McLaughlin Marjorie Knicht Donna Mae Johnson Gloria Setterfield Pat Kennever Doris Jones Barbara Stone Beverly West Little Hostess Vitian Carr

Church Class Meeting Ends With Refreshments At Gibbons Home

Class president C A Brooker presided over a short business meeting of the A B C class of the Church of Christ. Mr and Mrs C A Gibbons entertained at their new home Stop 6 Lake Avenue. Ralph Cole won the contest prize. Vern Martin invited the class to join them Saturday February 13 at Elsath Street residence.

C. A. Brooker Church of Christ C. A. Gibbons Lake Avenue Ralph Cole Vern Martin Elsath Street

Court of Honor Troop 195 Meet at Firet Cone Se Congregational

Troop 195 Bar Scouts meet tonight at Firet Cone Se Congregational church to conduct Court of Honor at 7:15. Ed Gates leads the troop. awards of merit and Tenderfoot ceremony to be featured. Parents and friends urged to attend.

Bar Scouts Firet Cone Ed Gates

Church and club notices fill Lorain calendar

The schedule lists meetings for the Women s Missionary Society Doris Groat Africa Inland Mission Mothers Auxiliary Knights of St John card party at the Woman s club July Eight Bunco Ladies Auxiliary Eagles Y Indus Elllis Lodge and other groups with times and places including First Baptist First Presbyterian First Methodist Hotel Billinghurst 330 West Street Park Avenue and First Congregational Church plus Boy Scout Troop 105 Court of Honor and investiture at 7 50.

Women's Missionary Society First Baptist Church Doris Groat Africa Inland Mission Mothers Auxiliary United Presbyterian Church Ned Palm Philips Court Knights of St. John Woman's Club Mary-Martha First Methodist Church American Legion Auxiliary Bunco Club George Smith East River Street Lorain County Medical Society Billinghurst Tri-Ko Club Jean Roth West Street Sigloo Sorority Genevieve Gariss Chestnut Street Elsha Lodge No. 103 Junior Order United American Mechanics Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Y-Indus Ellis Lodge Secret Sisters of Emmanuel Lutheran Church A. E. Weckerly Park Avenue First Congregational Church

Mrs Beattie Hosts B B B Club Evening

Mrs Beattie of 212 Warren Avenue hosted the B B B club. After a brief meeting, 36 games of chance yielded Mrs Harold Davies first, Mrs W Gibbons second, and Mrs Fred Huskinson low. Club prize to Mrs William Monschein. Bluebell gifts to Mrs Davies, Mrs Monschein, and Mrs William Cook. Next meeting January 25 at Mrs W Gibbons home 228 Prospect Street.

David Beattie Warren Avenue Harold Davies W. Gibbons Fred Huskinson William Monschein

Personal notices from Columbus and Elyria events in Arizona and Ohio

Mr and Mrs King Fauver plan a two week stay in Tucson with L B Fauvier father. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Rawnslay at Elyria Memorial Hospital on January 11. Mr and Mrs Arthur Buchholz announce a daughter born at Elyria Memorial Hospital on January 11. Richard Lyons, a student at Ohio State University, earned advanced credit in romance languages after scoring B or better on placement tests, one of 145 students rewarded. Mrs F A Dusthimer leaves for Brecksville Ohio due to her mother's illness. George Robson hosted Sunday dinner for Marion Norton and Emily Gideon as house guests. Mrs BE Welsh and daughter Marcella return from Chicago with merchandise for their shop.

James Rawnslay East Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Arthur Buchholz East River Street Richard Lyons Ohio State University F. A. Dusthimer East River Brecksville Ohio Katie Snow George Robson Marion Norton Albion Michigan Emily Gideon Lakewood Joe Garrett BE. A. Welsh Marcella Welsh Chicago Ilinois

Nominating Committee Reports Candidates For Y W C A Board

Nominating panel presents candidates for the Y W C A board at the January directors meeting. Elections to occur January 26 at six thirty pm at the cathedral church. Mrs D A Baird presides. gift of twenty five dollars from the Sun Club noted.

Y.W.C.A. Board

Inauguration of Elyria League of Women Voters Planned

Women from both parties met in the Elyria Savings and Trust Directors room to discuss forming a local League of Women Voters. Mrs. Grover and Miss Hibbard outlined the group’s aim to promote intelligent participation in government under the slogan Know-then act. A follow up meeting was set for next Monday at 3 PM with Mrs. Reding as temporary chair. Elyria residents were invited to attend Oberlin’s Wednesday session to hear Mrs. Taft, board member of the National League of Women Voters, daughter of Judge Bowers and sister-in-law of the late President Taft.

Elyria Savings and Trust Company Bank League of Women Voters Elyria Frederick Grover State Board Hope Hibbard Oberlin League C. D. Reding Wright Laboratory Robert A. Taft Cincinnati National League of

Mary A Chandler Tent Installs New Officers

Mary A Chandler Tent Daughters of Union Veterans held a dinner meeting at the Elyria Woman's Club at 6 30 pm. Officers installed include Miss Norah Abbe as president Maude Jackson senior vice president Jessie Coniam junior vice president Nettie Clark chaplain Helen Conjam patriotic instructor Florence Terry treasurer Lydia Squires council member one Minnie Church council member two Charlotte Lewis council member three Emma Mae Russell secretary Katherine Reinhardt press reporter Pearl Wright guard Ruth Dilgren assistant guard Minnie Chapman musician. Next meeting on January 26 with hostess to be announced.

Pearl Wright Cora Palmer Mary A. Chandler Daughters of Union Veterans Elyria Woman's Club Miss Norah Abbe Maude Jackson Jessie Coniam Nettie Clark Helen Conjam Florence Terry Lydia Squires Minnie Church Charlotte Lewis Emma Mae Russell Katherine Reinhardt Ruth Dilgren Minnie Chapman

Kathryn Siebert to Wed Floyd Rumph

The engagement of Kathryn Siebert daughter of Mrs Edna Siebert 101 Cleveland Street and Floyd Rumph son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Rumph East Avenue has been announced. The wedding is set for February sixth at St Marys Church.

Kathryn Siebert Edna Siebert Cleveland Street Floyd Rumph Vincent Rumph East Avenue St. Mary’s Church

New Officers Preside Division F Meeting at Second Congregational

New officers led Division F of the Second Congregational Church in its first meeting of the year. Helen Saville read I Thessalonians. Gladys Fritz urged the missionary aid box and invited members to the Union Missionary meeting January 27 at the Presbyterian church. The group planned a silent bake sale and a year ahead, with curtains sewn for Southern Union College Alabama. Luncheon followed for sixteen members and two guests Mrs Kemp and Mrs Crum.

Second Congregational Church Helen Saville I Thessalonians Gladys Fritz Union Presbyterian Church Woman's Association Irene Stewart Spruce Street Edna Albrecht Bertha Phipps Southern Union College Alabama Edna Baun A. E. Kemp A. E. Crum

Constitution Revisions A Middlestep YWCA Club Meeting

The Middlestep Club of the YWCA met to begin 1937 activities. A song circle preceded a business meeting where the club constitution was amended and revised. A theatre party was planned for January 18 with all members meeting at the Y at sharp time. A social committee meeting was scheduled for January 14 at 7:00.

St Andrew's Centenary Plans Tap Parish Milestones

The annual St Andrew's parish meeting reviewed church progress, with a centennial year planned for November and Forward Movement efforts boosting Sunday school and worship. St Paul's Evangelical marked mortgage payoff after a fellowship supper, with four new council members elected and reports from church groups.

St. Andrew's St. Paul's

South Side Circle of Child Conservation League Meets

Ten members and two guests gathered at Mrs. Don Sotherden's home for a meeting of the South Side Circle. A Christmas party report highlighted a December 14 gift event at Mrs. RK P. Scott’s residence for the Oberlin orphanage. A committee led a visit to the orphanage, and a blanket club was formed with Mrs. Don Sotherden named chair. The next meeting is set for February with Mrs. Crisp on Denison avenue.

Carl Miller West South Side Child Conservation League Don Sotherden RK. P. Scott West Avenue Oberlin Ray Crisp W. G. Scnft Scott H. R. Riddle

Bridge Night at The Gables Sparks Competitive Play

The Club Plays Bridge held four tables at The Gables last night. Miss Jeanne Reid and Mrs. Carl Ermesson earned high scores while Mrs. Leonard Kuss received consolation. A January twenty-fifth benefit bridge at Elyria Woman's Club was planned with Mrs. Mark Abbe in charge. The next regular meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Kuss and Mrs. Wilbur Henry on Monday February eighth.

Magwumps the Gables Jeanne Reid Carl Ermesson Leonard Kuss Elyria

Meetings Circle No 2 of St Agnes Church Host Thursday Session

Meetings Circle No 2 of St Agnes church will meet Thursday afternoon at 1 50 in the church basement with Miss Puth and Mrs Garber in charge. The Sons of Union Veterans will meet Wednesday evening promptly at 7 00.

Circle No St. Agnes Church

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

Hospital admissions list includes Joan Bilnsley of 415 Adams Street and Lucille Round of Litchfield. Discharges note Mrs Joe Roth with a baby boy birth at 433 Oxford Court. Elizabeth Garretson is in Grafton and Joan Young is in Cleveland.

Joan Bilnsley Adams Street Lucille Round Litchfield Diecharges Joe Roth Oxford Court Elizabeth Garretson Grafton Joan Young Cleveland

McKinley PTA reports record enrollment and library aid plea

Mrs Morris notes 145 members enrolled at yesterday’s McKinley Parent Teacher Association meeting the highest citywide. $113.19 was raised for the school treasury from the Christmas bazaar. President Mrs George Tulk led the session and a letter was sent to the State Representative urging continued state aid for public school libraries. Prof Raymond Fisher of Oberlin spoke on Is Your Child Popular? outlining factors like clothes influence and family attitudes, and the next meeting is scheduled for February first with Mr Carpenter of a Cleveland radio station slated to speak.

Morris McKinley Parent- Teacher Association A. H. West George Tulk Ed Monroe Fisher Carpenter Cleveland

Scouts Tour Troop 3 Meeting and Film Program

Mrs Charles Markham led Troop 6 guests at the Second Congressional Church. Mae Clark ran Formation and Inspection. A playlet Dr Will I Cut Em was presented by seven Scouts. Health Hero Series films showcased Nightingale Trudeau Koch Reed Pasteur and How to Live Long. Upcoming candy sale, YMCA swim party, and Girl Scout Council bridge event announced. Hostess Badge group to host tea for mothers.

Charles Markham Mae Clark Will I Florence Nightingale Edward L. Trudeau Robert Kock Walter Reed Louis Pasteur Redwood Patrol Girl Scout Council Allen Fritszche Will Thomas Columbus Street

Meeting of Methodist Rainbow Class elects officers

The Rainbow class of the Methodist church met at Mrs E J Bond’s home on East Avenue with thirty five members. Officers elected were president Doris Henson vice president Mildred Fowls secretary Genevieve Sanderson and treasurer Lorene Braddon. Prizes in social tour contests went to Marguerite Merthe and Winifred Brown. Hostesses included Clara Mc Mann Mary Fidler Helen Achman Florence Sheppard Gladys Berg Faith Burgan and Mary Farmer. The class will meet again on February 3 with the location to be announced.

Rainbow Methodist Church E. J. Bond East Avenue Doris Henson Mildred Fowls Genevieve Sanderson Lorene Braddon Marguerite Merthe Winifred Brown Clara McMann Mary Fidler Helen Achman Florence Sheppard Gladys Berg Faith Burgan Mary Farmer

Rainbow Girls Elect Elyria Assembly Members for Next Quarter

Rainbow Girls of Elyria Assembly elects officers after a tureen supper at I. C. C. F. Hall. Betty Corkhill is honored with a birthday cake. Installations set for January 25 with Barbara Brodbeck as Worthy Advisor and Betty Corkhill as Associate Advisor, among others. Visitors from Lakewood and Lorain attend. Maszine Garford to install next. A dance follows.

Elyria Assembly Rainbow Betty Lakewood Lorain Maszine Garford

Learn Safety Song Forget-Me-Not Troop Meeting Report

The Forget-Me-Not Troop of the Girl Scouts met yesterday at the American Legion home. The gathering opened with formation as a new safety song was learned and songs Bang and the min were sung. Stress presented a nursery play The Three Bears featuring Deborah Stigbee, Betty Bucker, Virginia Vaughn, Joan Cheetham and Ruth Beaumont. Buttercup patrol plans a candy sale at the next meeting. A swimming party is planned for Friday January 15 at the YMCA. The session ended with a good night circle and taps.

Girl Scout American Legion Three Bears Deborah Stigbee Betty Bucker Virginia Vaughn Joan Cheetham Ruth Beaumont Buttercup Patrol

Licenses Granted to Glen Allen and Dolores Wearsch

Glen Allen aged 23 of Rocky River and Dolores Wearsch aged 20 of Avon receive licenses for work as truck garden workers under local licensing provisions. The individuals are listed with ages and hometowns as part of the municipal records.

Glen Allen Rocky River Truck Gardner Dolores Wearsch Avon

Wakeman Congregational elects church officers for coming year

A meeting at the Congregational Church elected officers for the coming year including Deacons Don Hastings Charles Todd Myron Shelton and Alvin Barnes Deaconesses Mrs William Winters Mrs Albert Haskins Mrs Clifford Martin Mrs Noble Weeks Trustees Gerald Ross Frank Dideluts Frad Elmes Kenneth Buckley Glenn Beecher Clerk May Bacon Financial Secretary Ethel Elmes Treasurer Mrs Frank Dideluts Organist Elenor Breisch Assistant Organist Mrs William Winters Sunday School Superintendent Mrs Blaine Hurst Assistant Superintendent Albert Haskins plus committees including Music Ushers and Fair and Scout groups with multiple named members.

Congregational Church Don Hastings Charles Todd Myron Shelton Alvin Barnes William Winters Albert Haskins Clifford Martin Noble Weeks Gerald Ross Frank Dideluts Frad Elmes Kenneth Buckley Glenn Beecher May Bacon Ethel Elmes Elenor Breisch Blaine Hurst Locka Cooley W. S. Wood W. H. Jones Helen Eastman Kenneth Ross Helen Eselman Albert French Arthur Witzlaben Albert Peabody Richard Eastman Boy Scout Council George Gerber C. J. Cranston Blaine Hurst F. E. Eastman

Third Meeting On Minor Home Repairs Held At Mrs Ketchum

The third and last gathering on Minor Repairs in the Home convened Monday afternoon at Mrs. Carl Ketchum’s River Street residence with eighteen attendees. The group discussed electrical repairs. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13 at the Church Dining Rooms and will feature a meat canning demonstration.

Carl Ketchum River Street

Local visit and travel notices from Norwalk Florence and Well ington

Mr and Mrs Ray Currier and daughters of Norwalk recently visited Mr and Mrs C J Hoyt. Mr and Mrs Raymond Shinsky called on the Shinskys in Florence Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs H H Martin attended the funeral of their son in law Lloyd Brothers in Wellington on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs A B French left for Florida to spend the winter. Rosemary Nilges of Cleveland is visiting her parents the Nilgeses.

Ray Currier Norwalk C. J. Hoyt Raymond Sbhinsky John Shinsky Florence H. H. Martin Lloyd Brothers Wellington A. B. French Florida Rosemary Nilges Cleveland R. J. Nilges

Married couples may have few or no children study says

Bucknell University sociology professor Dr Meyer F Nimkoff notes that a large share of married couples could end up with no children or only one child America may adopt this trend as a demographic shift detailed by Nimkoff in a discussion on family size and societal change.

State College America Meyer F. Nimkoff Bucknell University

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