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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
2
Elyria Girl Scout Council outlined goals for the year including expanding scouting to more girls, forming day camp units, using a new camp site, and fundraising. Officers and chairmen were installed, with Mrs. Castle leading as commander and Mrs. Reese as installing officer, followed by committee appointments and service projects for the year.
A bake sale is planned at the Gas Office on Saturday January 15. It is organized by the Fellowship of the Pilgrim Congregational Church and invites community participation.
Pfc Robert C Findley transfers from Tokyo to Sendai Japan to serve with Headquarters IX Corps in Army Finance. Gretchen Kay Roesemann born January 11 at Deaconess Hospital Cleveland to Dr and Mrs Richard C Roesemann. Mr and Mrs Robert Snell return from three months in Taunton England via Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. Gordon Nethercut Denison University installs as treasurer of Lambda Chi Alpha. Elwood Petruzzi assigned to 27th Infantry Regiment 25th Infantry Division. Dorothy Skriletz to join Kappa Delta Pi at Bowling Green State University January 19. Helen Mladek arrives New York aboard Queen Mary from Southampton and Cherbourg. Willmot Long and Dr LaGrange welcome a son January 12 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Felder Ankeny son born January 12 at Elyria Memorial. Mrs Reynold Kraft of New York City visiting sister Mrs A C Hudnutt.
Elyria Woman's Club met with a last minute speaker change Dean E. Smith former Standard Oil East executive spoke on The Menace of Communism. He warned it enters economies through three sources propaganda ambassadors and a hidden army. Luncheon served by Social Progress department Department Day set for January 18 with Mrs Walter Magee speaker. Father Lehane presented slides on fundraising for Elyria Memorial Hospital and a joint pledge with the Junior Woman's Club. A May project was announced to boost the pledge total.
Mrs Roy Ramage presided as Jefferson Parent-Teacher Association members joined in the Lord's Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Founders Day dinner set for February 21 at 6 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. Phyllis Schuster's second grade won the prize. Mrs Sam Winchell reviewed White House Diary by Henrietta Nesbitt. Tea and coffee served by hospitality chairs and committee.
Viewers can meet all the big stars via television tonight at Little Joe's venue, promising a special broadcast event with guest appearances and fan interactions.
Thirty two members and guests attended the January dinner meeting at the First Congregational church parlors. Mabel Herd outlined a February 16 date for the next meeting due to conflicting dates. The Rev W A Leath announced a March 23 talk by Ellis Arnal and urged saving the date. Mrs S Walter Roshaven opened with devotions and Miss Jeannette Pugh sang This is My Task. Speaker Mrs A E Schowalter discussed Women in Radio and how women are now prominent in all radio branches. Credit Women's Breakfast club members met at Bluebird restaurant for breakfast and a program at the Credit Bureau offices. They planned a dinner at the Boylan residence on George Street and debated evening meetings. The club nominated Marjorie Kaley for a district office and donated ten dollars to district convention prize funds for February 20 to 23 in Cincinnati.
Various church and club gatherings listed for tonight in Elyria area. St Pauls Beacon Light class, Magyar Circle No 2, Catholic Study Club No 4, St Pauls Young Womens Guild, Mary A Chandler Tent D of A V, Bethel Shrine pillow case party, Wife Eytes, Junior Woman's Club dinner, Dr Philip Cummings speech, Elyria Garden club, Miss Eva Smith speech, Round Table Club, Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary, Elyria Commandery No 60, Hinkson Hysell Auxiliary, Young Ladies Sodality, Emma Dean Anderson Circle, Pythian Sisters, Emmanuel Lutheran Secret Sisters, St Agnes Circle No 4 at 139 Emerson Court.
The Women's Mission Bible Class at First Baptist Church will hold a work meeting Friday evening at 7 30 at the church.
A sequence of discharge notices lists patients and their home addresses including Mrs August Kelzer, baby girl at 159 Erie Street. Mrs Henry Koninski, baby boy at 173 Spruce Street. Mrs Daniel Petroft, baby boy at 72 Chestnut Street. Mrs Louis Graber at 216 Wolfcourt. Mrs Jessie Woolridge in Oberlin R D 1. Henry Schriver R D 2 Grafton. Mrs Victoria Zilka Lorain. Clara Row Grafton. Mrs Edna Shirkey a Ridge Road. John Toth Spruce Street. Mrs Elvin Strait D I Valley City. Mrs Lawrence Mollenkkamp 69 Williams Street. Mison Smith 20 Chestnut Street.
Sixteen members and a guest of Division D at Lake Avenue Congregational heard a book review by Mrs. Scott Lingenfelter at Mrs. John Haldeman’s home. Circle No 12 at First Methodist met at Mrs. Arlene Sheffield’s with devotions by Betty Miraben and a plan to view a sound film on China. St Francis Mavier Mission Circle No 17 met at Mrs. Margaret Strodsack’s, hosting a pink and blue shower and setting February 8 for the next gathering. Catholic Study Club No 12 discussed the Mass after a business meeting led by Mrs. Edward Noonan Jr. The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist heard Rev Gerald Smelser speak on the Cleveland Hebrew Mission and received gifts for workers.
Mr and Mrs Glen Beecher depart Wednesday for a month long vacation starting here to Arkansas and Florida. Mr and Mrs Ed Yun welcome daughter Mary Margaret born Wednesday January 5 weighing seven pounds three ounces first girl in the family. Mrs Katherine Winnen travels to Cleveland and attends Eastern Stars meeting in Sandusky with friends. Book Club meets at Mrs C J Cranston with discussions on Negro Stories and New Orleans the City.
Winners listed for a social event include Mrs Arthur Myers and Mrs Ray Shinsky with others from Cleveland and Vermilion attending Sunday dinners. The Sun day talent guild is postponed to January 19 at the church with Jean Carnel Mildred Buchner and Ethel Todd hosting as new officers are installed. Meade Buckley enters the Cleveland Clinic awaiting operative treatment. Wakeman Grange installs new officers with Erie County team assisting and Mrs Florence Ungard named juvenile matron. A wedding shower for Dortha Brown precedes her January 16 marriage to George Parker at the Congrega tional church. The Baptist Women’s Missionary Society meets January 19 with a covered dish lunch.
The Park and Cemetery Association’s annual meeting will be held Tuesday January 18 at 2 00 PM at the town hall All members urged to attend Other News Notes and visits include Walter Sears of Cuyahoga Falls and Roy Robinson of Wooster with Mrs Lenore Sears and Mr and Mrs Roy Zacharias Mrs Emma Schuttpelt of Lakewood in the area for holidays The page also lists several local social visits and a note for Dr Ray Smith dentist open evenings with exracting and plate work
The Baptist Mission circle met at Mrs. Robert Bainbridge's home with devotions by Mrs. John Longdow and a review of A Straw in the Wind by Mrs. Allen Smith. A luncheon followed and next meeting plans were set for February 2 hosted by Mrs. Warren Meek with assistances listed.
Customer requests clock service pickup at 619 East Avenue. Phone contact listed as 6634 for scheduling and pickup arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Glen Themss and daughter Nancy live in Parma along with Mrs E A Trou and family. Many neighbors visited Ernest Coole home Saturday. Friendship class met at Busch home and Herman Dengler led a lively program. Several parties and visits noted among local families including Morlocks Lohman and Green households. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Hrivnak of Osborne Road on January 3.
Mrs Rose Erhart Mrs Ida Strittmatter Miss Helen Strittmatter and Herbert Strittmatter attended the funeral of Mrs William Curtis sister of the late Frank Fries who died at her Cleveland home Burial was in Calvary cemetery Saturday She is survived by a daughter Mrs Leonard Emrhein two grandchildren one brother and three sisters Mrs Curtis was a frequent visitor here.
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