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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
2
The Federal Reserve Board reports in its January bulletin that industrial production is rising, private employment and payrolls are up, and 1939 is off to a strong start. It notes improved conditions since 1938 and an uptick in employment, payrolls, and department store sales during the Christmas season.
Congressman Ben Cravens of Arkansas dies in Washington after more than a week of illness from pneumonia. The veteran Democrat represented his state in the House and had served in Congress since the early 1950s. He was 63.
North Olmsted Kiwanis will mark the 24th anniversary week with a program organized by the educational committee chaired by Kellar Watkins. At the Monday meeting, January 16, past presidents Dr. C. Lewis W. Rock Charles Reep Cecil Bovee Kellar Watkins and L. S. Cawrse will give addresses, with special music and a 6:30 p.m. dinner.
At the Pine Rebekah Lodge regular session on Wednesday January 11 officers were installed by deputy president Helen Thorp. New officers include Noble Grand Tillie Cipra vice grand Helen Stroud recording secretary Mildred B Yesberger financial secretary Violet De Werth treasurer Doris Mills warden Helen Elliott conductor Genevieve De Werth chaplain Ethel May inside guard Ada Ingersoll outside guard Florence Dorow right supporter of the Noble Grand Ebien Bidwell left supporter of the Noble Grand Lora Smith right supporter of the vice grand Viola Walker left supporter of the vice grand Nina Morse and the installing team led by Helen Thorp and Aldred B Yesberger. One candidate will be initiated January 18 when the degree team will exemplify the work.
Mr Tai Ho Woo from Korea will speak on the Future of Christianity in the Far East to Eaton Churchs young peoples department and the full congregation at 11:00. He brings moving pictures and phonograph records of native music. The choir will provide special music. Woo studies at Oberlin and will next study at Vanderbilt University. this is his last chance to hear him.
Mrs. Lula Yesberger, previously seriously ill, is slightly better. Lucile Nottingham is recovering after two weeks of illness. Helen Flynn has been confined at home for two weeks due to illness. Dr. J. J Sayle, Lorain road, is recovering from a recent illness.
Three circles of the Woman's Union of St Peter Evangelical and Reformed church gathered Thursday afternoon. Circle 2 met at Mrs Fred Mathes Cornell avenue with Mrs Edward Young assisting. They made surgical dressings for the local hospital and held a business meeting with devotions by Mrs John Peters. Poems and readings marked the New Year and bingo crowned Mrs Emery Sondergeld. Lunch for 13 members and five guests followed. Circle 3 met at Mrs Charles Mathes N Mainstreet with Mrs Elmer Bischoff assisting. Devotions by Mrs Mathes and plans for a February Valentine party at the church parlors were discussed. Bingo honors went to Mrs Jack Herbst Mrs Ann Coverdale and Mrs Henry Schriner. Refreshments were served to guests including Mrs Ann Coverdale Mrs Augusta Helgren Mrs Herman Kreeger and others. Circle 4 met at Mrs William Barris Middle street with devotions led by Mrs Barris and a review of Beside All Waters by C E Schmidt. Lunch followed for 16 members and four guests. February meeting set for Mrs Paul Redman Cornell avenue with Mrs E H Mays assisting.
Mrs B A Jenne heads committee appointments for the year program with Ed Warrick Berger Wiser Rotchert and Helen Berger among leaders. Floral social and membership groups named with social activities and a February meeting hosted by Berger Hollingsworth. A personal shower for Mrs Bruce Boehner and a hospital auxiliary card party plans discussed with L Ru meri hosting on Jan 19 at Pythian Hall.
The St Peter Evangelical choir holds a weekly rehearsal at 7 30 this evening in the church parlors. The Epworth League of the Methodist church sponsors a box social at the same venue. The Sunday School workers conference and the Second Quarterly Conference of the First Evangelical church meet this evening with district superintendent Rev C L Allen of Fremont in charge.
The King's Daughters class of St church met Thursday evening with Mrs. Melvin Reichert and Miss Donna Pumphrey assisting. Miss Helen Hollingsworth led devotions during the business meet.
Seventeen members were served at noon for a group gathering. After dinner the usual business meeting followed. The group will meet again next week at the same place.
Discharges noted for J A Gerber and Mrs Kay Condite with services at St Peter Evangelical, First Evangelical and Congregational churches. Worship times range 9:30 to 11:00 with church schools, officer installations, and evangelistic services led by Rev C E Schmidt Rev A Hayes Rev Kenneth Kuntz and Rev R C Besse. Community greetings, visits, and announcements follow, including inauguration trip, family visits, and youth activities. The Belden Church notes a special service and sermon, with official board meeting set for January 24.
Selden Belden Miss Anna Wirkner hosted a Neighborhood Card club gathering Saturday evening. Several games of Sixty Six were played with prizes for high score awarded to Miss Oleeva Walter and Frank Stepke and low score to Mrs. Gladys Beriswill and John Wirkner. The hostess offered refreshments at the end.
A meeting of Farmers Institute officers at Mr and Mrs Joseph Grabenstetter home finalized plans for an independent one day institute to be held Friday January 27 at Grange Hall. Officers include President B T Nesbett Vice President James Aldrich secretary-treasurer. Hostess Mrs Frances Grabenstetter and Executive Committee members Mrs Pauline Levy Herman Gest Henry Schriver and Mrs Leona Seckt.
The next regular meeting of the Parent Teacher Association will be on Thursday evening January 19. There will be a fine program and a wide attendance is desired.
The Amherst Sorosis Club held its January meeting at Mrs. Wilmah Egeland’s Spring street home with assistant hostess Mrs. Jessie Cromwell. New officers include President Mrs. Elmer Gall Vice President Mrs. James Bruce Secretary Mrs. Philip Braun and Treasurer Mrs. Jerome Menz. The program committee features Mrs. E. G. Peitch as chairwoman with Mrs. Harry Nicholl and Mrs. B. A. Jenne assisting.
The Noon Day Club met at Grange Hall on Milan Avenue on Thursday for a dinner meeting. Members discussed club affairs and upcoming events during the gathering.
In Columbus Ohio Clyde Thompson 65 of Mt Gilead died in a hospital from injuries suffered in an auto mobile truck crash north of Columbus last Tuesday. Three others were fatally hurt: Kelsey Neal 43, George E Fissell 23, Jack Makeever 31, all of Mt Gilead, with John of Cleveland and Miss Berta Pope of Birmingham Alabama also listed as injured.
The North Ridgeville Study Club gathered at Mrs. Earnest Stroud’s home with Mrs. Ellis Irons assisting. After a one o’clock salad course, members voted to sponsor a book review for the February Parent Teacher meeting at the High School auditorium.
Ridgeville Township resumes the Adult Education program with weekly gym classes for men and women aged 25 and over. The Ladies Class directed by Miss Beverman starts at 7:30 PM, while the Men’s Class led by Dyer Sweet begins at 8:30 PM. The article also notes local family visits and a newborn in the Wallace Boulevard area.
HAPPY CAMP CALIFORNIA residents credit their town prosperity to the rule of three. The community notes three stage lines and a trio of guiding principles that have shaped local growth and happiness.
Four hundred Legionaires largely from Lorain County gathered at Lorain Post 30s new hall. Elyria High School teacher Carl Smith warned that democracy in America needs leaders, or it may take centuries to recover. District Commander Doc Kuntz urged service and child welfare, while Elyria Post 12s John Kolopos reported attending Communist meetings and urged constructive engagement. The meeting opened to a County Council expansion discussion and included a German band from Vermilion Post. Guests included County Prosecutor Howard Butler, Treasurer Walter Wright, and Clerk H. E. Agate.
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