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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1940

Page

9

Junior Woman's Club Plans Dance and Home Safety Talk

The Junior Woman's Club held a business meeting led by Miss Gla¢ Plocher outlining the annual dance to be hosted at the American Legion Home on February 8. Fireman A Waldron spoke on home safety, stressing matches, heating, wiring, dry cleaning hazards, and fire preparedness. Mary Nye led ticket sales for the President's Ball and plans to renew the Braille Readers Digest subscription.

Gla¢ Plocher American Legion Eleanor Erickson John McDonough, Jr Arthur Jones William Kohn Winifred Ehricke Mary Storrer Rte Cletus Heidrich Charles Wentz Ted Prindle Mary Nye Juniior Elyria Richard Horan Don Myers Socil A. Waldron Waldron United States National Board of Fire Unders Waldroi Howard Somers Louis Kuls Rry Eleanors Pred Stillwell Frederick Green Mr Lance Jeanette Conry Wilma van Oster Fred Lehman Edith Deckman John Whitney

Geraldine Wilmot Installed Rainbow Worthy Advisor

Geraldine Wilmot was installed as worthy advisor of Elyria Assembly No. 13 Rainbow for Girls. The I O O F hall featured palms, ferns, flowers, and candlelight as officers and advisory board members were named. Distinged guests spoke, and the ceremony included bouquets and diplomas for Majority Girls Ruth McGinnis, Ruth Long, and Betty Corkill.

Geraldine Wilmot Elyria Assembly I. 0. O. F. Hall Valerie Tite Margaret Marsh Marie Jones Betty Corkill Ruth Long C. T. Corkill Janet Strohl Charity Corrine Rhodes Hove Beth Corkill Faith Theodora Demos Dorothy Fell Lila Fell Mary Ellen Yoder Jean Reichard Hilda Erber Margery Waly Water Jean James Joan Duckett Fidelity Ann Elston Grace Sharrer Betty Maynard Confidential June Harr Jean Ross Lillian Tauck Phyllis Ander Kathryn Sharrer Alvaretta Demos Lois Jean Hunter Frances Carkill Donna Shewell Jean Bogart Mary Ruth Kershaw Nancy Ball Ardith Caywood Catherine Highgate Jess Daniels Mildred Rhode Hunter Lena Sherrill Herbert Young Ruth Palmer Esther Wellert Irving Gidkey Ruth Blakesley Wlarian Hand Bernice Wilmot Irene Pryce Frances Leser Olive Seh Margery Woodill Donna Sheweill Mae Clark Maron Grobe Jean James Jean Reare Jean Knapp Rachel Winsor Jaca Elton

Elyria Club Dance Opens Annual Social Season

Five couples danced to Ad Mueller's orchestra at the Elyria Valley Country Club ballroom during a Saturday evening social. The event drew decorations of blue and white streamers and balloons as the first in a series of annual dances sponsored by the club.

Yg Valley Country Club Elyria Club Ad Mueller Lub

Nasal Congestion Relief With Va-tro-nol at Night

A reader asks about night time nasal blockage that spoils sleep. The ad promotes Vicks Va-tro-nol drops to clear air passages, ease breathing, and improve sleep by treating nasal congestion and upper throat soreness.

Vicks

Hospital Admissions List From Local Notes

Readable entries list patients and addresses including Gerald Wilson 452 O Street Christ Evantoff 92 Woodland Avenue Thomas St 254 Fifth Street Dornthy Moran 313 South Maple Street Mrs Dachtler 511 West River Shurley Moore Avon Mrs Jack Shuster R D Nea Kerth amin Mrs Paul Bull 32 Harvard Avenue Phyllis Pollack RD No 8 Edward Darey 607 West Fifteenth Street Mrs Thomas Mer tick 4145 Flin Street Mrs Rose Andrenik 127 Cascade Street Le nore Eleanor Reising La Grange

Gerald Wilson O Street Christ Evantoff Woodland Avenue Thomas St Fifth Street Dornthy Moran South Maple Street Mrs Dachtler West River Shurley Moore Avon Jack Shuster Flin Street Rose Andrenik Cascade Street Lenore Eleanor Reising la Grange

Former Elyria Girl Weds Pittsburgh Man

Mrs L Jd Widzer of Cleveland announces Eva Ruth Widzer to Saul Bimstock of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The wedding occurred Friday December 29 1939. A reception will be held January 26 at 8 PM at 3620 East 116th Street Cleveland.

Recent Bride Honored At Neighborhood Evening

Mrs Don Jackson was honored by neighbors and friends from a former 4-H club during an evening at Mar Krebs s home, with Marian Ward assisting. Bingo determined high scores for Mousses Fleenar Roosan and Donis Bush, and a consolation award went to the guest of honor. A salad course and pink white confection baskets decorated the tables. A table of gifts awaited Mrs Jackson, the farmer June Smith with a recent marriage. Guests included Mrs J N Gorham Mrs Morris Banks Mrs John Rose Jr Mrs Clyde Franks Mrs Chifford Smith and others.

Don Jackson 4-Hi Prade Mar Krebs Marian Ward Mousses Fleenar Roosan Donis Bush Jackson June Smith J .N. Gorham Morris Banks John Rose, Jr Clyde Franks Chifford Smith Ford Biggs Phylis Ano Rheads Eleanor Roabsen Doris Bush

Elyria Licenses Issued To Pallak And Sustrik

John Pallak a 50 year old steel worker of Elyria and Julia Sustrik age 44 of 154 Wandford Avenue Elyria were issued licenses.

John Pallak Elyria Julia Sustrik Wandford Avenue

Colorful Masonic Event At King Solomon Lodge Meeting

Speaker B Sharp of Columbus described the 1939 world’s greatest and most colorful Masonic event the installation of the Duke of Kent as Grand Master of the Amized Grand Lodge of England. Attendees heard British and American tributes as King George VI installed the prother master amid pageantry and guest remarks from US Grand Master J. E. Perry.

King Solomon Lodge Lempey W . B. Sharp Columbus Duke of Kent Amizea Grand Lodge of England Sharp London G d Lodge Ohio Ohio, Braught Back A Host of Interesting Material With Him, Gleaned By Tes Alloween Harl Sion Tseorge VI British Empire Mary Alason J. E. Perry Massachuse United States Lara Mayer Sharp Ois Grant Oho King Shlaman Lodge

New Officers Installed by Past Department President

Sadie Mae Williams of Cleveland installed officers for Captain PD. Reefy Circle, Ladies of G A R, with Dorothy Willert and Iva Sabins assisting. Rose Dale became president. other officers include Margaret Schroeder vice president, Margaret Mr Kinles chaplain, Cecelia Livinston treasurer, Elizabeth Decker secretary, Myrtle Rose conductress, and Iva Sahins patriotic instructor.

Reefy Sadie Mae Williams Cleveland Dorothy Willert Rocks River Iva Sabuns Rose Dale Semmigr View Nl Margaret Schroeder Margaret Mr Kinles Cecelia Livingston Flzar Helen Schaefer Margaret McKinley Iva Sabins Department Mildred Hamilton New Water Street

Personal notices and social events from Elyria area

Mrs Earl Moore travels to Natchez to visit son Ralph Otterman, a 1926 Elyria High graduate and Arm strong Tire designing engineer. Edward Pollard and Betty Taylor announce the birth of Grover Lee Pollard, eight and a half pounds, January 18. Betty Taylor is formerly Elyria's Miss Betty Taylor. Reverend A E Kemp leads a preaching mission at Chatham Congregational Church. Albert Dachtler family welcomes a daughter born January 23 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Local attendees join Rebekah Lodge installation in Oberlin. Elyria residents attend Cleveland outings. Roberta Drake visits Grove City PA. Mrs Dorothy Willett visits Rocky River. Hubbard Wilcox on legal business in Philadelphia and New York. The Giggle-O Club held its first meeting at Dor othy Averback's home with Charter members Marilyn Norman, Marjorie Young, Jackie Nell Scott, Dorothy Averback, Jerrine Payne. Betty Lou Flood joins. Musical selections and refreshments featured. Next club meeting planned for February 2 hosted by Marjorie Young.

Earl Moore Natchez Mississippi Ralph E. Otterman Otterman Elyria High School Armstrong Tire Company Edward A. Pollard Meherrin Virginia Grover Lee Pollard Betty Taylor Plate Apartments Elyria A. E. Kemp Second Congregational Church Chatham Congregational-Christian Church Carey Christy Chatham Church Albert Dachtler Elyria Memorial Hospital West Street D. J. Lutz John Handley Altha Kinney Marseilles Ohio Rebekah Lodge Oberlin Leah Christianson Jessie Raesler Osea Higgie Ruth Kaufman Cleveland H. Merthe Wiliam D. Taylor Florida Roberta Drake Elyria YW. C. A Grove City Pennsylvania Dorothy Willett Rocky River Biss Myrtle Rose Water Street Willert Elyrian Hubbard C. Wilcox Delphia New York Giggle-O Club Dorothy Averbouk Earl Court Marilyn Norman Marjorie Young Jackie Nell Scott Dorothy Averback Jerrine Payne Betty Lou Flood Miss Averback Chopin Tales From

Petticoat Vagabond Among the Nomads Review

Mrs W O McClellan reviews The Petticoat Vagabond Among the Nomads by Neill James for Literary Club members last evening. The Mississippi girl chronicles six months with Laplanders including pulka behind reindeer and a reindeer round-up, with a Christmas in a Lap home. Mrs Harold Rarick hosted Denison avenue and served salad after the talk. The club plans February fifth at Mrs Perry's home with Miss Anne.

W.O. McClellan Harold Rarick Denison Avenue Perry Anne

Daughters of Sahara No 33 Meet In British Empire Club Hall

To Give Dinner Daughters of Sahara No 33 met in the British Empire Club hall with a splendid attendance last evening. Iva Simmons presided and plans for a sauer kraut dinner at the Odd Fellows hall a Tuesday at noon were made. Mrs Jessie Raester is chairman of arrangements and the dinner is open to the public. At the next meeting on the fourth Monday in February there will be a Valentine exchange and party with Elizabeth Avery chairman. In March a pillowcase card party will be held. the date will be announced later. A Junees was served with Leah Christianson in charge.

Junior Friendship Club Lucile Rusweil EB Avenue Joan Smith Ely School Ance Weatheright Popgy Cairns Betty Kips Lucille Husweill Re Balvaton Army Pat Standen Exchange Club Dorothy Brecknock Longfellow Street Daughters of Sahara No. 33 British Empire Club Iva Simmons Odd Fellows Hall Jessie Raester Elizabeth Avery Junes Leah Christianson

Banquet Plans emerge from Missionary League meeting

The Men's Missionary League of the United Presbyterian church held its regular monthly meeting at the church. They planned a father and son banquet and volunteered to cook and serve at a mother and daughter banquet. The pastor discussed personal work and stated guiding principles. Refreshments followed the social hour.

Men's Missionary League of the United Presbyterian Church Ield Bob Davies R. P. Kirkpatrick St. John M. RB. Setterfield

Girl Scout Troops Plan Ice Skating Party

News notes from Troops 3 5 and 9 of the Girl Scouts detailing meetings at Second Congregational and McKinley School. Troop 3 planned an ice skating outing to Lakeview Park with hosts Mrs Fell and Shirley Marshall. Troop 5 hosted a skating party at Legion pond with hot chocolate and crackers served. Troop 9 discussed a February skating party and a hospital visit, closing with songs and prayers.

Girl Scouts Second Congregational Arch Ed Fell Roberta Foster Legion Pond Legion Home S CT McKinley School

Tonight's Club Activities In Elyria City Calendar

A busy Elyria schedule lists Susanna Wesley Class on Second street at 7 30 with Mrs Mark Jensen and many other groups including Founders Day banquet by Sigma Gamma A A U W dinner at Graystone Hotel with State President Mrs Powers speaks Eta Theta Wilda Rhodes Sherman Street Pongo Club guests Mrs Zeck K Lo Harriet Nelson El-Port-O Mrs Hamlin Grafton Road E Y W League at Y J A Eagles Auxiliary bingo G G G Club Evelyn Fenimore Gala Ladies Eva Hales Elyria Social Duplicate Bridge at Women’s Club Mars Martha Class First Methodist 7 30 Elks Townsend Woodman Mothers Auxiliary U P church Mary A Chandler Tent D A V Union Veterans MCA American Legion Auxiliary Elyria I O O F Lodge Elyria Council Jr U A M Taerts Blunts with Marilyn Deere Gulf Road 7 45. Contract Bridge lectures begin February 23 at Elyria Woman’s Club with Alvin Landy. tea and coffee served between lecture and play. Members listed include many Elyria residents. Colonial Club host A M Hannaford Monday dessert for twelve. five hundred played. next hostess to be announced.

Susanna Wesley Mark Jensen Second Street Sigma Gamma Graystone Hotel Franklin B. Powers Eta Theta Wilda Rhodes Sherman Street Pongo Club Fred Zeck K-Lo Harriet Nelson El-Port-O Ralph Hamlin Grafton Road E. Y. W. League Y. J. A. Eagles G. G Evelyn Fenimore Glenwood Street Eva Hales Elizabeth Court Elyria R Mars-Martha First Methodist Church Elks Lodge Townsend Club Woodman Hall Mothers United Presbyterian Church Mary A. Chandler Daughters of Union Veterans YMCA American Legion Auxiliary O. O. F. Lodge Elyria Council Jr U. A. M. Taerts Blunts Marilyn Deere Gulf Road

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