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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

11

Dorcas Class Dinner Ends Year of Mystery Sisters

Fifty five attend a Dorcas Class dinner at the Church of Christ marking a yearlong mystery sisters observance. Tables form a hollow square with a yellow calendula centerpiece and orange tapers. The evening featured readings, a quizz bee, music, a mock wedding, and the class voted to continue mystery sisters for another month with a meeting planned Friday January 28.

Dorcas Church of Christ A. Groll Martin Albert John Law Maude Salen H. R. Riddle Florence Stetson Mildred Cope Sam Findlay Miss Stetson Mary Fox Will Foster Harvard Avenue

Lovely Party Honors Miss Bernice Jackson

White and silver themed dinner party honored Miss Bernice Jackson at Mrs Selman's on Ohio Street. Hostesses were Mrs Eleanor Brandau and Mrs Gilbert Knuff. Twelve guests enjoyed dinner bridge, gardenias, and a crystal centerpiece. Miss Jackson, future bride of George Eugene Mardew, received gifts and top bridge score.

Bernice Jackson Selman Ohio Street Eleanor Brandau Gilbert Knuff Miss Jackson Neva Reefy Katherine Arter George Eugene Mardew Youngstown Ohio

Honor Given to Elyria Bride in Henietta Shower

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Jay Kirk of Elyria and the former Miss LaVerne Whitney of Wakeman was hosted at grandmother Mrs. Mary Becker’s Henietta home before her December 26 wedding. First prize went to Mrs. Goodrich, with Mrs. Ruth Perkin winning second. The bride received many gifts and a colorful meal followed, served by hostesses L. W. Perkins and Henry Guthman with the bride’s mother present. Attendees included numerous Elyria and Henrietta residents and the Kirk wedding party family guests.

Jay Kirk Elyria LaVerne Whitney Wakeman Mary Becker Henietia Bunee Goodrich Ruth Perkin L. W. Perkins Henry Guthman Vernon Whitney Gray Wirk Clara Hollis Marie Burgell Wendell Perkins Ford LaGore Nina Whitney Betty Kauffman Delores Perkins Vivian Guthman Donna Mae Guthman Bertha Gehrke L. W. Perkings George Becker Dorothy Becker Don Brooks Henrietta

Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary Bingo Party Planned

The Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary will hold a bingo party at J. H. Howletts home at 205 Cascade Street on Friday evening.

Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary J. H. Howlett Cascade Street

Marmola Tablets Promised To Trim Your Figure

An advertisement urges readers to diet lightly and take four Marmola Prescription Tablets daily to lose fat. It claims the tablets contain the doctor approved element and promise success for a slender figure, urging confidence and self willpower.

Senior Friendship Club Plans February Meetings and Activities

The Senior Friendship Club met yesterday in the W. W. Co. A gym for the first supper meeting of the year. Marian Ellis and Beverly Wright supervised the supper and program as flowers lit the tables. Evelyn Fenimore led a brief business session after singing. Janet Smith reported on the ring group’s work. The club will hold its first February meeting and adopt discussion groups after school, plus service projects and a trip. Miss Sellers will reorganize the dancing group with a February 9 splash party at the YMCA from seven to nine, followed by a YWCA meeting. A play titled Just Women was performed by the dramatic group directed by Mrs. Edward Champion, featuring Bernadine Webber and others. No more meetings this month, though cabinet members may attend the YWCA banquet on the 25th.

Marian Ellis Beverly Wright Evelyn Fenimore Janet Smith Ring Group Edward Champion Bernadine Webber LaVaughn Searight Shirley Altfeld Dorothy Johnson Dorothy Jenkins Louise Law Jean Crisp Club Y. W

Girl Scouts Troop No 2 Meets at Armory

The Daisy Troop No 2 held a meeting at the Armory where several girls passed tests on the flag and others learned Morse code in groups. Committees were appointed for a Mother's Tea on February 15. The Violet patrol presented a play titled Samson a la Mode before Goodnight Circle dismissed.

Daisy Troop No. 2 Violet Patrol Samson Goodnight Circle

Annual Installation Of St. Clair Rebekah Lodge Officers

Eighty members and nine guests from Oberlin Grafton and Lodi attended the St. Clair Rebekah Lodge annual installation in the I O O F hall. Nellie Reynolds became Noble Grand. officers installed include Gladys Gooden Anna Gehrke Marie Jehle Jennie Lent Hilda Choate Anna Brenner Stella Landers Hazel Markel Adelia Lutz Elizabeth Lewis Thelma Rockwood Emily Scrivens Jennie Easterbrook and others. An application for membership and committee appointments were noted, with gifts to the junior past noble grand Pearle Wright and to the installing officers. The next meeting is New Officers Night, with Past Noble Grands Association meeting January 26 at 140 Stanford Avenue. Refreshments followed.

Oberlin Grafton Lodi St. Clair Anna Brenner Stella Landers Hazel Markel Noble Grand Adelia Lutz Elizabeth Lewis Thelma Rockwood Emily Scrivens Guardian Jennie Easterbrook Pearle Wright Noble Grands Association Ida Holbrook Stanford Avenue Elizabeth Mischka

Forty-Two Attend Women's Association Meeting

Forty-two women attended the Second Congregational Church Women's Association gathering on Wednesday afternoon. New president Mrs. Frank Spencer outlined three yearly aims: religious development, practical service, and expanding world missions. A six month tripper committee was named alongside an upkeep group. Members distributed program booklets and discussed mission topics referencing E Stanley Jones and readings on Japan. Mission tea plans and speakers were announced for January twenty seventh at the Church of Christ with Mrs. F. J. Rawlison as speaker. Tea duties were assigned to the program committee.

Women's Association Frank Spencer W. A George Lamberton Ed Smith Barl Jolley Harry Burillhart Sam Winchell Cora Ludlow G. Lamberto John Haldeman Rita Bourkel Lamberton Brillhart Frank Loverer Guisinger Harold Olmsted Spencer E. Stanley Jones China Japan Warren Wright Hera‘d Georgia Christian Century India World Council

Daughters of St. Andrew Plan Benefit Card Party

Daughters of St. Andrew held a business session at Mrs. L B Nock’s Denton avenue home after dessert. President Mrs. L Dyke reported on the parish. A benefit card party is set for February second at the YWCA parlors, replacing the next meeting. A parish dinner for all members is planned for February tenth, with Mrs. George Gould and Mrs. Harry Reynolds posting the top bridge scores.

Daughters of Bridge George Gould Harry Reynolds

Dinner Hosts Honor Store Guests with Bingo Awards

Employees of the John Lersch Co. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fulton at Mrs. Krieg's on West Avenue. Yellow flowers and candles brightened the table as the group enjoyed dinner and a bingo game. Awards went to Mrs. Marie Rice, Mrs. Marguerite Hart, and Mrs. Maude Copas.

John Lersch Co C. C. Fulton

Circle 2 Guest Luncheon at First Methodist Church

Mrs Grace Barton hosted Circle 2 of First Methodist Church at a guest luncheon on Kriston Avenue with 27 members and 23 guests. Mrs H B Stone led the business meeting on Growing in Grace as Mrs Aura Dole led prayer, a hatting bee reward was announced, and plans for an international tea were noted. The session adjourned to meet February 16 with Mrs M Wilcox at 225 Eighth Street.

Grace Barton Kriston Avenue First Methodist Church W. Oj. Linins J. H. Korb H. B. Stone PF Clark Peter Isc Aura Dole Tren Uwe

Birthday Dinner for Golden Rule Class at Donald Raan Home

The Intermediate boys class of the Church of Christ known as the Golden Rule Class led by Mrs. Burton Ross gathered at Donald Raan's home at 1212 Lake Avenue for a birthday surprise dinner. A chicken dinner and a large white three tier cake with fourteen candles marked Donald's January birthday while others in January had lighted candles. The group included Jim Johnson, PRH Kaiser, Tack Esher, Gerald Laver, Jim Kine, Tom Carr, Edward Pahl, Tom Smith, and Junald Ryan. They sang, played games, and exchanged gifts with all members present.

Church of Christ Burton Ross Donald Raan Lake Avenue Donald Green Xeliow

Mrs Gwin To Be Hostess For Church Group Event

Mrs Ralph Gwin of 147 Cornell Avenue will entertain Friday evening as part of the Weaver Ciub of the Church of Christ. Mrs E F Layer will give the book review and each member is to bring a baby picture to display and staple toads for a basket.

Rs. Gwin Nettle Fineh Weaver Ciub Church of Christ Ralph Gwin Cornell Avenue EF. OR Layer

Four Circles Of First Congregational Woman's Association

Four Circles of the First Congregational Church Woman's Association held meetings. Circle 1 featured Mrs Derk, with devotions by Mrs Rich and a Russian peasant linen display. guests attended and next meeting set for February. Circle 2 hosted 28 guests with lessons on Esther and New Year thoughts. refreshments served. Circle 3 covered a Panama Canal travel account by Mrs Persons after a brief business session. Circle 4 discussed Psalm 23 study and Dr Link's Return to Religion. refreshments followed.

First Congregational Woman’s Association L. R. Todd Mayme Frederick Circle No. 4 Fifth Street Will Wilder J. R. Mott William Bell Dr. Link

Nat Guard Armory Rummage Sale Hosted by Jr. Woman's Club

A rummage sale organized by the Jr. Woman's Club will be held at the Nat Guard Armory on January 22 starting at 8 AM. Proceeds support community projects and club activities.

Nat’ Guard Armory Jr. Woman's Club

Kent State pledges Alpha Sigma Tau freshmen

Wilda Foreman and Ruth Ann Sheldon, daughters of local residents, were pledged to Alpha Sigma Tau sorority at Kent State University where they are freshmen. Other items note travels and visits by local residents including trips to New York City Chicago Florida and Las Vegas.

Wilda Foreman F. B. Foreman Grant Street Ruth Ann Sheldon F. E. Sheldon Cambridge Street Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Kent State University Albert Youngless Columbus Street New York City Leo F. Nichola East Avenue Brewster Ohio Eleanor Brandan Laseroot’s Chicago Rewell Wilford Copinabee Lansing Michigan H. E. Stutz Port Richey Florida Kenneth Young Elyria Memorial Hospital B.C. Alexander Chase Street Dorothy Seidel Alice Maple Gertrude Adams Cleveland Arena Bert Wise Henry Swesey Louise Baker Cleveland National Park Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Roy Davis National Park Coltese Evangeline Rothe Davie Wadsworth Cambridge Avenue Jack Copas Ed Hazen Lorain Mazer Bowes Hazen

New president leads Blut Triangle club meeting

Helen Harris presided at the Blut Triangle club meeting at the YWCA where details were discussed for their role in the annual YWCA banquet next Tuesday. Plans were made for a coera party on February 25 with all attendees to contact Myria Thompson or Marcella Hayes.

Helen Harris Blut Triangle Club Y. W. Coa Y. W. Co. Aa Futher YW. C. AL Myria Thompson Marcella Haves

Emmanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Plan Swiss Steak Supper

Fifteen members met at the church for a business session and decided to hold a Swiss steak supper on February 17 and to conduct sewing meetings two weeks after each business session to prepare articles for the Fall bazaar. The first sewing meeting is February 2 at Mrs. Arthur Hess home 323 Eastern Heights boulevard at 2:00. The meeting closed with the benediction.

Emmanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Arthur Hess Eastern Heights Boulevard

Elyria Council to Hear Miss Vivian Small on Emily Dickinson

Miss Vivian Small, president of Lake Erie College, Painesville Ohio, will address the Elyria Council of the American Association of University Women at a 6 15 pm dinner meeting at the Grays stone Hotel. She will speak on Emily Dickinson.

Vivian Small Lake Erie College Painesville Ohio Elyria Council of American Association Co Graystone Flotel Emily Dickinson

Courtesy Honors For Maxine Roling At Club Gathering

Postscript club members visited Miss Myrtle O'Con nor at her Indian Trol low Road home Tuesday evening to honor Maxine Roling on her birthday. The group played bridge and award honors went to Mary O'Con nor and Lucille Roling. Plans were made for a three course dinner Saturday night and the next regular meeting set for February 3 at Mrs. Clarence Brown's home on Woesravenue.

Maxine Roling Myrtle O'Connor Indian Trollow Road Miss Roling Mary O’connor Lucille Roling Clarence Brown Woesravenue

Club welcomes two guests for afternoon meeting

Mrs BE J Gotro of Oberlin Road attended a Chrysanthemum Club gathering yesterday afternoon as two guests, Mrs Alfred Nash and Mrs Charles Winkler joined, with Mrs Walter Kipt achieving the high score and Mrs Dick Munz second. Luncheon followed at small tables, and the club adjourned to meet February sixteenth with Mrs Otto Niemeyer of Harvard Avenue.

BE. J. Gotro Oberlin Road Alfred Nash Charles Winkler Walter Kipt Dick Munz Wa Cou Otto Niemeyer Harvard Avenue

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Hospital admissions include Rosemary Ree mants of 144 Clarh street, Joan Fields of South Middle avenue, Mrs. Fred Anthis of 416 Third street, Adrian Read, Norman Pichoda of 131 Bell avenue, Tony Campagna of Avon, Mrs. Grace Winckles of Cleveland road, and others. Discharges list Mrs. Carl Schmitkens of R. D. No. 2, Carl Lenartson of 159 Bellefield avenue, Mrs. Henry McHenry of Stop 9 Lake avenue, and Mrs. Kenneth Young of 2 Woodland avenue.

Rosemary Reemants Clarh Street Joan Fields South Middle Avenue Fred Anthis Third Street Adrian Read R. D Norman Pichoda Bell Avenue Tony Campagna Avon Grace Winckles Cleveland Road Carl Schmitkens Carl Lenart+ son Bellefield Avenue Henry McHenry Lake Avenue Kenneth Young Woodland Avenue

Chicken Supper at Hungarian Reformed Church

Sunday night January 23 at 5 thirty PM a chicken supper will be served at the Hungarian Reformed Church. Price seven pence. Proceeds support church activities and programs.

Sun

Elyria Calendar Notes Local Meetings Tonight

Calendar items for Elyria include the Education Association and Women's Benefit Association events at Eagles Hall and 1st Congregational Church Society annual meeting with a 6:30 dinner. Also listed are church social events, civic clubs, DeMolay youth chapter, and town notices. stray item mentions Hertfordshire fox nuisance and cemetery culling of 13 foxes.

KOR Elyria Education Association Women's Benefit Association Eagles Hall Yhanta Sylvia Abramoskau Murray Ridge A. C. Roush Spruce Street 1St Congregational Church Society Galaxy Richard Horan Denison Avenue St. John’s Aid Society Graystone Vivian B. Small Lake Erie College Pythian Sister Officers Club Ernst Garvin Elyria Council No. 86 Masonic Temple Junior Dramatic Club West Side Pilgrim Community Women's Association Jack Pycroft Clark Street

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