Mrs. M. E. Perry Heads Elyria Republican Women in 1933
The Elyria Republican Women's Club elected officers on January 17 1933 with Mrs. M. E. Perry as president and Mrs. R. T. J. Martin, Mrs. C. G. Washburn, Mrs. G. W. Wingard and Mrs. J. S. Fisher filling other posts. Guest M. H. Woey spoke on tax problems tracing the burden from taxpayers to legislators and local governments. The next meeting set for February 3 at Mrs. Florence Martin's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Perry
Elyria
Republican Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
R. T. J. Martin
C. G. Washburn
G. W. Wingard
J. S. Fisher
Mildred Brévoort
Samuel Gardener
Witty
Welty
Florence Martin
Second Street
Truth Seekers Gather for Shower at Mrs Fisker's Home
Truth Seekers of the United Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Charles Fisker’s Fast avenue home with Doris Wheatley as president opening the session. The group honored Mrs. Parker Mallory, formerly Agnes Dilly, with a miscellaneous shower. The program included a scripture reading, prayer, roll call, a Work of the Beast study review by Mrs. Bristol, and a general discussion. Refreshments followed and the next meeting was set for February 21 with Mrs. Ivor Thomas hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Charles Fisker
Fast Avenue
Doris Wheatley
Parker Mallory
Mallory
Agnes Dilly
C. L. Bristol
Ivor Thomas
East River Street
Social Dancing Lesson For Girls At YWCA
The first social dancing lesson for high school girls at the YWCA will be held Thursday at three o clock. Miss Marian Stetson, health director, issues the announcement. Interested high school boys may call the Y to leave their names, and a class will form if enough enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Stetson
St Johns Church Group Reports Police Work Talk
St Johns Church Young Peoples Society met in the school auditorium on Third street with Officer Zarnke presenting a talk on police department work. A business session and card game followed, then refreshments. The next meeting is set for February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Young People's Society
Third Street
Police Department
Zarnke
Fields Men's Club to Hear Elyria Mayor
The Fields Men's Club will meet at the M. E. church Friday night. Mayor W. H. Van Oster of Elyria is to speak on Using Our Resources.
Lady Rowena Circle Seeks Plans For Six Months
Lady Rowena Circle met at the home of Mrs. Clara Schaub on Dehn Road with eleven members and three visitors. The chair appointed committees for six months and sewing quilt blocks filled the afternoon before refreshments. The group will meet January 31 with Mrs. Jennie Krause for an entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Rowena Circle
Schate
Mrs Claude Terry Hosts 04 Club Meeting in Brecksville Trip
Members of the 04 Literary Club gathered at Mrs. Claude Terry’s home on Wighth Street with Mrs. James Smith hosting. They discussed The Believing World by Lewis Browne and planned a February 21 meeting with Mrs. E A Monroe of Gatesvenue for a luncheon and business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Terry
James Smith
Wighth Street
Drke
Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Merman Kihn
A son was born this morning at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Merman Kihn of La Grange Road. The child joins a family eager for the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Merman Kihn
la Grange Road
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Indian Music Program Delights at Mrs Murbach Home
The Emyris Musical Art Society presented an Indian chord music program at Mrs. Ralph Murbach’s Washington avenue home. Performances included string quartet pieces, Indian melodies, and cadman songs, with Miss Elizabeth Taylor reading on Indian music and tea served afterward. A Brahms program is planned for February seventh at Mrs. George Stevens’ East avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emyris Musical Art Society
Ralph Murbach
Washington Avenue
Edwin Gullis
Eric Chapman
Virgil Waite
Gladys McCullough
E Townsend
Thurlow Lieurance
Karl Kaler
Edward Bembewer
Miss McCullough
Mary Seward
George Tulk
H. C. Elgar
Charles Wakefield Cadman
C. H. Cushing
Charles Davis
George Stevens
East Avenue
Louise Brown
Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harr
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Frank Harr of Kipton was celebrated yesterday with about sixty five relatives and friends visiting in the afternoon. The home featured yellow candelabras roses soapdragons and yellow tapers in gold candlesticks. Relatives including Herbert Chapin Miss Mary Chapin and Dr W H Chapin attended from nearby areas. A nurse niece Mrs Edward Lesher could not attend due to illness but sent a poem read at dinner. The thirty relatives present gave a purse of gold and an orchestra provided music for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harr
Kipton
Herbert Chapin
Mary Chapin
Brownhelm
W. H. Chapin
Oberlin College
Alice Claus
Edward Lesher
Hart
Methodist Sunday School Mary and Martina Class Social
The Mary and Martina class met Tuesday with good attendance. A short business meeting planned the next gathering for February 14 with a three supper for family members. Mrs W C Meinke led the social program. Mrs M Hurlbut and Mrs 5 G Forgerson won prizes. Refreshments were served by candlelight at green and white decorated tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Martina
Methodist Sunday School
W. C. Meinke
M. Hurlbut
Elyria High Senior Banquet Concludes Class Activities
Members of the January graduation class at Elyria High School held a banquet in the high school cafeteria ending their social activities for the year. Faculty represented by Mrs. Frances Raufus Miss Niva Baker and P. Shively attended. Tripletts Orchestra provided music for dancing after the meal. Several June graduates assisted with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
Frances Raufus
Niva Baker
P. Shively
Tripletts Orchestra
Members And Friends Mark 20th YWCA Birthday in Elyria
Nearly two hundred gathered at the Elyria YWCA gym last evening to honor twenty years since the organization began on January 17, 1913. A program traced the group’s history with remarks from W. R. Comings and former presidents, and a fashion show contrasted 1913 and 1930s attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Baira
Lillian Sears
James B. Thomas
Baird
R. H. Harris
H. M. Miller
W. G. Sharp
George Stevens
D. A. Baird
Thomas
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Addresses Taxes and Legislation
Wayne C. Black, local attorney and commander of the Avon Lake American Legion post, spoke to the Auxiliary last evening explaining taxation increases and fund distribution along with pending federal legislation. Prizes went to Mrs. Helen Perkins and Mrs. Flora Huebner. a membership drive was planned with Mrs. Edith Hearne in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne C. Black
Avon Lake
American Legion Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Helen Perkins
Flora Huebner
Edith Hearne
Bridge Winners Named At T. N. T. Club Meeting
Three tables of bridge were in play at Miss Sarah Nierman’s home last evening. Thelma Helfrich won first prize and Evelyn Rodgers took the consolation. A two course function followed. Miss Clara Mae Eddy invited the club to meet at her home on Butternut Ridge road in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Nierman
Bond Street
Thelma Helfrich
Evelyn Rodgers
Clara Mae Eddy
Butternut Ridge Road
Women's Bible class meets at YWCA in studies
Fifteen members of the Business and Industrial Women's Bible class gathered at the YWCA last evening for a study period led by Mrs. W. C. Porter. The lesson titled Gods Grace focused the brief meeting before the group joined the YWCA birthday anniversary observance in the gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Industrial Women's Bible Class
W. C. Porter
God
Cluss
Fidele Class Hosts Tureen Supper at Methodist Church
Twenty members of the Fidele Class met at the Methodist church Monday evening for a tureen supper. Guests included Rey and Mrs. E. J. Bond and Mrs. Portman. Miss Mil dred Brevoort played violin with Miss Upton, and Mrs. Bond offered piano solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidele
Methodist Church
Rey
E. J. Bond
Portman
Irene Upton
Mildred Brevoort
Miss Upton
Bond
Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Twelve members met yesterday afternoon at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. One new member joined and one visitor attended. A supper committee was appointed for the next meeting, refreshments were served, and members worked on a quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Women of Moose Plan Card Party in Elyria
Elyria Chapter No. 773 Women of the Moose met with strong turnout to organize a benefit card and banco party. Bridge and Pedro will be played with prizes for winners, luncheon served, and a business meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday February seventh at Woodman hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women OF Moose
Elyria
Women of the Moose
Bridge
Pedro
Woodman Hall
Hamilton Girl Reserves plan Know Your City tour kickoff
Virginia Baker presided at yesterday’s Hamilton Girl Reserves meeting. The group aims to visit Chronicle Telegram with the Jefferson group for the Know Your City tour kickoff on Saturday. They plan a booth at the February Fair at the YWCA and named song leaders and reporters for the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Virginia Baker
Chronicle- Telegram
Jefferson
Margaret Kryop
Barbara Jennings
Barabara Jennings
Curl
Alice Holitska
Margaret Klyop
Angeline Paonessa
Martha Klyop
Helen Gurchik
Mary Mihako
Evangeline Rothe
Alpha Class Social at East Avenue House
Thirty three members of the Alpha Class gathered at the East Avenue House of the First Baptist church for an evening of games. Prizes went to Mrs. Lois Yost Miss Dorothy Joy and Miss Karen Neilsen. A supper was served later in Dr Neigh bour’s apartment prepared by Mrs Neighbour with help from Mrs Van Wormer and Mrs Horton. A dinner party was announced for February 1 at Miss Faith Wil ford’s Seventh street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Avenue
First Baptist Church
Dorothy Cunningham
Lois Yost
Dorothy Joy
Karen Neilsen
Girl Scouts Meet at First Congregational Church
The Girl Scouts of Troup met at the First Congregational church on Tuesday January 17 1953 at 4 00 pm. The meeting opened with the Scout Laws and promise followed by the Star Spangled Banner. Patrol I will host next Tuesday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts of
Troup I
First Congregational Church
Patrol I
Card Party Honors Miss Russ With Prizes To Guests
Mrs. Jack Hackney entertained in honor of Miss Mary Russ formerly of Canton Ohio at her Tenth street home. Bridge was the main diversion with prizes to Miss Jeanette DeHays and Mrs. Kenneth Wise for the ladies and Charles Houster and Lester Young for the men. St Valentine table appointments framed the refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hackney
Mary Russ
Canton
Ohio
Tenth Street
Bridge
Jeanette DeHays
Kenneth Wise
Charles Houster
Lester Young
Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges List
Admissions include Mrs Herman Kihn on La Grange road and Cheater Lament at 235 Foster avenue. Discharges list Ruth Wiech at 357 East river street and John Bonsek of La Grange, Mrs Tom Hambly at No 3 Rawsoncourt, Mrs Arthur Castle at 133 Fourth street, and Charles Burnham at 206 Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kihn
la Grange
Cheater Lament
Foster Avenue
Ruth Wiech
East River Street
John Bonsek
Tom Hambly
Rawsoncourt
Arthur Castle
Fourth Street
Charles Burnham
Second Street
Ta-Wa-Si Club Honors Bride With Kitchen Shower
After a church group meeting at East avenue hosts DeEtte and Evelyn Wilson, Mrs Iva Oliver Parks received a kitchen utensil shower. Members played games and embroidered name quilt blocks for the bride. They plan to meet February 21 at Isa Caldwlls home 60 Oxford avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
DeEtte
Evelyn Wilson
East Avenue
Iva Oliver Parks
Agai
Alice Smith
Rowena Caldwell
Isa Caldwell
Ovford Avenue
Epworth Leagues Institute Held in Wellington
Epworth Leagues of the Norwalk District plan a mid year institute at the Methodist Episcopal church in Wellington on January 28 and 29. The opening session gathers at 12 noon Saturday. a banquet at six features Rev. D. E. Scott with the Yellow Peril as his topic. An evening of officer nominations and installation follows, and Sunday devotion begins at 9 15 with a worship service led by Prof. W. A. Pautz of Berea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Norwalk
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wellington
Six O'cock
D. E. Scott
W. A. Pautz
Berea
Sewing Circle Meeting Supports Red Cross Garment Work
Mrs Nina Ronk hosted the Major Wood worth Sewing Circle with twelve members attending an all day session. A noon luncheon was served and several garments were completed for the Red Cross. The next meeting time and place will be decided at the Availar gathering on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Ronk
Woodworth
Red Cross
Elyria Y M A first president recalls twenties birth
Mrs James B Thomas outlines the Elyria Y W C A history from its founding era. She recalls early meetings at the Baptist church and Hotel Andwar, the drive that drew 1024 members and 1148 contributors, and notes key figures such as Mrs P H Boynton and Mrs Florence Fitch. The 1912- era organization began with twenty one directors including Mrs Thomas and Miss Lillian Sears, with Miss Hughes guiding her to accept the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Thomas
Elyria Y. M. A
Elyria Y. W. C. A
Young Women’s Christian Association
Elyria
Ohio
State Office
The
Baptist Church
J. H. Hurst
P. H. Boynton
Constitution Committee
Association
Fern Smith
Mesdames
M. Braman
E. W. Brown
Will Davies
W. N. Gates
A. M. Hannaford
W. B. Hubbell
C.S. Kelsey
WS. Miller
G. A. Persons
G. W. Stevens
J B. Thomas
Henry Wick
Frank Wilford
L. A. Wood
Lillian Sears
Florence Terry
Julia Wieland
NeHie Lewis
W. R. Comings
Dean Florence Fitch
Oberlin
Elizabeth Hughes
C. 5. Kelsey
H. A. Daniels
Beebe
Rockwood
Sears
Garford P T A Card Party Set This Evening
The Garford P T A will hold a card party this evening at the home of Mrs H M Horace located at 252 Fairlawn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garford P. T. A
H. M. Horace
Fairlawn Avenue
Marriage License Applications in Ohio Area
Benjamin Kordeleski 24 of Lorain and Mary Simo 29 of Lorain apply for a license with Rev. Mulroy officiating. Winfield C. Yentzer 24 a teacher and Grace LaVerne Tippett 19 of Sheffield Township seek a license with Rev. Abram officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Kordeleski
Lorain
Mary Simo
Mulroy
Winfield C. Yentzer
Amherst
Grace LaVerne Tippett
Sheffield Twr
Abram
District meeting of Rebekah Lodges in Oberlin today
Mrs. Anna Friday, Mrs. Carrie Miller, Mrs. Anna Barnes and Mrs. Anna Gehrke attend a district meeting of the Past Noble Grands of Rebekah Lodges in Oberlin. Other items note visits of Alfred H. Grant from Fairfield to Baxter Sharp, and travels of several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Friday
Carrie Miller
Anna Barnes
Anna Gehrke
Oberlin
Rebekah
Alfred H. Grant
Fairfield
Connecticut
Baxter Sharp
Washington Avenue
Grant
John H. Grant
A. Predmore
Massillon
Ohio
Walter Hohn
Cleveland Street
George D. Nicholas
F. W. Anderson
Palm Beach
Florida
T. Symons
Chestnut Ridge Road
Aletha Haugh
Wooster Street
DeForest Pratt
Cincinnati
Nelle Ellison
Cleveland
Virginia Newton
Second Street
Frank Hill
Roger Hill
Charles Decker
Lee Welton
Detroit
Mich
Hill
25 Cent Lunch Set for Thursday at Church of Christ
A 25 cent lunch is offered Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Church of Christ. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Sauerkraut Supper Set For Thursday at Second Congregational
Readable notice says a sauerkraut supper will be held Thursday at 5:00 PM on the second Congregational Church premises with tickets priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Church
Early 20th Century Trustees Appointed For Property Purchase
The narrative describes forming a temporary HQ in Elyria Block with Mrs. Hannaford's help and appointing a Board of Trustees including Mesdames Boynton and Wick and Messrs. Garford Stevens Squire Rankin Comings Boynton and Dr. Maynard. They consider properties on West Ridge Grace Court Third Street West Avenue and especially the Miller estate on West Ridge. Negotiations with Stacy Miller in Europe led to a sale offer of 12000 for the Miller property plus 700 for a 40 foot rear lot for a garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fice
Elyria
Hannaford
Mesdames
P. H. Boynton
Henry Wick
Messrs
A. L. Garford
Frank Stevens
S. H. Squire
Stacy Miller
Europe
A. T. Hills
Cleveland
Miller
Hills
R. L. Rankin
Miller Estate
Stacey Miller
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ST. John's VY. P. S
Mesdames F. A. Dusthimer
Deane Burns
J. C. Linville
Tinigham
H. W. Merriman
Brecksville
Mrs. Snow
Vicks Plan
Vicks Rea
Pem
Mrs
Mary and
Martha Clas
Y.W.C. A
Artemas Beebe
John Faxon
R. C. Maston
George Johnson
Q. J. Winsor
J. E. Wenzel
J. A. Hewitt
W. O. McClellan
J. 5. Thatcher
A. H. West
R. ©. Lyndon
Hannah Garford
Maybelle Burner
Miss Burner
Peter Thompson
Grace Martin
Katherine Humphreys
Irene Crowe
Betty Murray
Catherine Seward
Rosemary O'Donnell
Eleanor Warden
Mary Lanner
Mabel Kofsky
Renny Rober
Atty
Legion Auxiliary
T. N. T. Club
Emmanuel Ladies’ Aid Society
Girl Scouts
Castle Croquignole
Hazel Castle
Second St
Leedale’s
Swearer Elk
Ta-Wa-Si Club
Epworth Leagues OF
JQ Hold Institute
Sewing Circle
ODD Fellows Chorus
Elyria Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Milan
Binghamton
WN. Y
Odd Fellows’ Chorus
Lodge Hall
Paul Wainwright
Black River Lodge
George C. Martin
Thomas Whnldey
Odd Fellows’ Temple
55Th Street
Lexington Avenue
Edward Sprague
Elyria Lodge
Karl J. Lehman
General Lodge
van Wert
Ralph Hobuill
America
Thomas Wildey
Grafton Lodge
Plato Lodge
Charles Vincent
Brother Vincent
E. L. Bailey
Numerology
Nichol
Broad Street
James Thomas
Elyria Y.W.C. A
Husler
WACAL
George W. Stevens
Omidat
Rite
Henke Beauty Shop
Carnation
Paul
Wainwright
Courtland St
Flyria
Gates Auditorium
Broad St
Andress
Birkline’s
Hair Shop
Opp
Rialto Theatre
Croquignole
Myrtelles Beauty Shop
Dreamland Theatre
Lewis Mercantile Co
Virginia Allen Toilet Products
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