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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1936
Page
9
Society notes report Miss Mary Lou Dengate daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Dengate of 420 Ninth Street married Frank Mrukowski son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mrukowski of West River Street at Marys Church. Reverend Father Lux officiated in the morning service at the church decorated with palms and ferns.
In Ashland a nine thirty ceremony featured a Bride in gold satin with a blue velvet attendant, and Miss Jane Minkowski as bridesmaid. Dr. Guth sang Ave Maria as Mr. Minkowski served as best man. Guests from Cleveland Fremont and Detroit attended. A second note recalls a card party by St Am es PTA with twelve tables and prizes for bridge pedro and sixty six. Four new Nettie Finch Webber Club members were welcomed at a Church of Christ gathering with a reading from Friends and Fiddlers. Later a separate Ashland wedding united Dorothy Roberts and Arthur Hiner with a gold satin gown and Johanna Hill roses, a three tier cake, and a motor trip to Washington.
Last evening the First Baptist Church men and young men held a deer banquet after a Pennsylvania hunting trip. Clyde McMillen hosted a 12 point buck from Crosby, served with help from church ladies to 105 men. The program featured gospel singing, solos by William Holt and Miss Norvine Nichols, remarks by Harold Briggs, a talk by Mr. Crocker on Africa, a number by the church quartet, and a Siam Leper Hospital film. The event closed with a Bible class invitation for Sunday at 9 30 a.m.
Yesterday afternoon the Roosevelt Girl Reserves conducted devotions led by Irma Targon and sang together. Eleanor Kaveletz reported on Play Day and Father Haiula announced the recognition service. Miss Mary Lewise Harrison entertained with readings, the group worked on projects, played games, and refreshments were provided by Betty Schur and Frances Sadowaki.
The British Empire members and guests enjoyed a whist and bunco party in their Middle Avenue club rooms last evening. Nineteen tables were in play. high whist scores were earned by Mr and Mrs McCaffery and Miss Olmes with Mr Anderson. Bunco prizes went to Miss Morison, Mr Minnich, Mrs Wilson, and Mr Rogers. Hidden numbers prizes went to Mrs McIntyre and Mrs Edwards. Refreshments by 20 ladies were served at small tables. A card party and dance for members and friends is planned for January 31. Frank Aust presided with assistants Fred Sparks, Ken Struthers, S Stevenson, G Turnbull, and J Knight.
The Jolly Ten club gathered at Joan Brown’s Oxford street home on January 17. After the business session the group played games with prizes won by Jean Smith and Jacqueline Braudigan. A supper followed and the club adjourned to meet again in two weeks with Marjorie Cochrane on Cambridge street.
Reports from a bridal shower at Miss Betty Burnet's home confirm Miss Audrey Merriam's engagement to Jack Carter of the city. The event featured heart shaped cards, prizes for high and low scores, pink and white decor, and roses and gypsophila. Guests came from Cleveland, Lakewood, Norwalk, Wakeman, and Elyria. a cake topper displayed the bride and groom. The second item notes a Business and Professional Women's Club dinner for fifty one at First Congregational Church Parlors with speaker Ruth Haye on public health, followed by a Valentine party plans and a YWCA meeting set for January 21.
The Four O Clock Club heard reviews of Two Books Friends and Fiddlers by Cath erine Drinker Bowen and Cahing in the Laurel by Muriel Early Sheppard. Mabel Little read the Bowen notes and highlighted home music and amateur contributions as daily joy. Claire Williams presented the North Carolina tale about mountain folks in Toe River, with background on the author and Tennessee valley connections. Mrs Arthur W. Huse will host on Friday January 31.
The group met yesterday and planned a Valentine event for the next regular meeting date February 7. An exchange of valentines is planned. The president adjourned the meeting and new junior officers were installed afterward.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Alten of River road Sheffield mark fifty years of marriage born in Avon and longtime Lorain county residents. They wed January 19 1886 at St Marys French Creek. Six children born, two now living Joseph Alten and Mrs Edward Bring reside in Sheffield. Family Mass at St Theresa's followed by dinner at their home with son daughter and grandchildren.
Seven actors chosen for the Priestley psychological mystery Dangerous Corner meet five times weekly under director Frank Seward who also acts. Cast includes Robert Howard Wendell Freda Joyce McKinley Gordon Frank Seward Betty Betty Humphrey Charles Edward Champion Olwen Jacqueline Greene Maude Rosa Hyman. Curtain set two weeks from Feb 6.
Eighteen tables for bridge and bunco were in play at a card party by the American Legion Auxiliary last evening. Prizes in bridge were awarded to Mrs. Arthur Richwine, Mrs. Griffin, Ford Refenning, and Mr. Bartholomew. Mrs. C. H. Wadnsworth won in banco. Mrs. W. W. Ferriman chaired the event with assistants Mrs. G. C. Merritt, Mrs. R. F. Leemhuis, and Mrs. Arthur Sherman.
Royal Neighbors installed new officers for the year led by Mrs Edith Williams as installing officer and Mrs Florence Brown as ceremonial marshal. Officers listed include Oracle William Malterer and staff Emma Scheuneman Vice Oracle Kate Prentice chancellor Florence Gillman recorder Florence Gillman receiver Martha Wirth marshall Emma Dill assistant marshall Agnes Halderman inner sentinel Myrtle Diltz outer sentinel Nellie Coen musician Elyria Johnson manager Agnes Halderman Faith Nora Gagen Courage Hattie Hansman Modesty Helen Diederich Unselfishness Margaret Dostall Endurance Pauline Klein flag bearer Lizzie March captain of drill team Lilliansiddle. White uniforms with purple sashes. past Oracle Della Lutz and installing officer gifted. Three Lorain guests spoke. refreshments served to about fifty after. Plans announced for a Pivot card party on February seventh following a business meeting.
A Monday listing of club meetings and group activities across Oberlin Lorain County. Groups include Beekeeper society Welsh Club Modern Woodmen Jolly Twelve Susanna Wesley Junior Friendship Theta Beta Tau and more with venues at East River Street Longford Avenue Hillsdale Court Stanford Avenue Cleveland Street and local churches. Several meetings feature reports and reviews of plays and music with officers installations and dress uniforms for some orders.
A dense directory lists churches across Corner Court, Second Streets, East River Street, and more with ministers, service times, Sunday schools, and programs. Notable entries include First Congregational, United Presbyterian, First Methodist, Zion Baptist, Hungarian Baptist, Gospel Mission, and more, detailing worships, Bible schools, youth groups, and midweek meetings.
Mrs. Carrie McQueen of Earl Court travels to Toledo and Lakeview Michigan to visit her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs L E Kelsey. Her daughter Mrs Katherine McQueen Gerhart of Portland Oregon plans a visit. Various local residents host and attend gatherings. State Bar Association meeting seen in Toledo. Sears Roebuck staff return from Pittsburgh. LaPorte W C T U plans Temperance Educational Day at East Carlisle School with Reverend Paul Brown speaking.
The notices list upcoming meetings for the T E B club at Miss Betty Humphrey's home on January 30, and the Sons of Union Veterans District Nine at the K of P hall on West 25th Street January 19 with noon dinner. Also reported are December and January birthday celebrations at LaPorte Methodist Church for twenty two people, a church night service on February 21, and Elyria Chapter Order of Eastern Star activities including a salad bridge January 31 and District Day February 7 at Wadneworth Ohio with a program led by Blossom Fey. next meeting February 7 features brothers hosting a program and luncheon.
Hospital admissions list includes Geraldine Burke of R. D. No. 1, Mrs. Roy Jackson of R. D. No. 1, and Patricia Kemeter at 479 Cleveland Street. Discharges include George E. Barr at 368 South Maple Street, Harland Blaine at 416 Kenyon Avenue, and Mrs. Howard Conover of Rocky River.
The assertion states that genuine spirituality cannot exist outside Christian character, implying that moral and spiritual life derives strictly from Christian ethical conduct. It frames Christian virtue as the sole foundation for authentic spirituality.
Captain Sullivan of Sandusky will lead a song service and sing special numbers at the Rivoli Theatre Sunday morning for the Men’s Bible class with subject Making Light of the Kingdom. Mrs. Miller of Sandusky will join, and class president H L Cordrey urges attendance.
The Knights of Columbus membership committee, chaired by William Rigo, met last evening with thirty five attendees. Plans for an ongoing membership campaign were discussed and a forthcoming dance was announced with John McCarthy as chair, supported by Thomas Southam and Pat Elbert. The group adjourned afterward for a fish fry.
Members of M. M. C. Club gathered in Amherst hosted by Mrs. Pauline Barck. Bridge games determined rewards with Mrs. Betty O'Dell first, Mrs. Alice Koehn second, and Mrs. Anna Sprague third. Hostess served a two course luncheon and the group planned to meet February 21 with Mrs. Koehn of Twelfth street.
The quote frames public life as a constant battle to gain and keep political power rather than a drive to accomplish good outcomes. It emphasizes the competitive nature of holding office over public service.
An open forum hosted by Pilgrim Community at 110 Floral and Prospect Streets near Cambridge unfolds Sunday at 26 PM. Robert T Richards leads a discussion on time and governance while Mrs. Jessie Bauer speaks at the Morning Service from September 1945 at M Church School.
Miss Reva Searles hosted the Excelsior Club at her Fast Avenue residence, presenting the third talk in a series on accessories. Irene Hollis delivered two readings, including Leetia Giorgio Wash eenteh and Who's Afraid. Plans for future programs were discussed, and refreshments were served. Harriet and Marian Seeley invited members to join them Friday January 31.
Mrs Anna Hoard hosted a Tigredla Social Club luncheon at her home yesterday. Eleven members and three guests attended after a brief business session and prizes were awarded to Mrs Ida Devinney, Mr Myrtle Thorley, and Mrs O E Barton. Mrs Barton will host at Seventh Street on Friday February 21.
A reflective meditation on character and feeling. It argues benevolence defines human perfection and that adversity tests truth, shaping understanding. The text links happiness to giving joy and notes those who suffer gain insight, while confidence can mislead without real ability.
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