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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1938
Page
9
Twenty guests gathered at the Elyria Woman's Club last evening as Miss Betty Bridgeland announced her marriage to Fred Lehman. They wed in Wellsburg West Virginia and will be guest of honor at future gatherings.
Mr and Mrs J Miller of Ashland announce the marriage of their daughter Carrie to Max G Kelley son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kelley of Elyria The wedding occurred Wednesday October 23 at the Methodist church Ashland at two oclock with family present The bride a Ashland High School and M B Johnson School of Nursing graduate employed at Elyria Memorial Hospital The groom a Elyria High School graduate employed by National Tube Co They will reside at 264 East River Street
Members of Mary A Chandler Tent Daughters of Union Veterans met Tuesday evening with Mrs Lydia Squires of the Gray Apartments and new president Mrs Claude Jackson. Etta Cowles was installed as secretary and one membership application read. Kaley announced honorary Lincoln Day guest status and a broadcast of Gettysburg Address on WCLE February 12. A Melane birthday program featured Florence Holcombe. Next meeting set for February at Squires Apartments with a bake sale noted.
Mie a gensen teacher of Susanna Wooley class of the First Me uou.se Church opened her home on second street last night during annual election of officers. One president is Mrs. Margaret Houwis, vice president Mrs Neva Thomsen, secretary Mrs. Corrine Yvackson, treasurer Pearl Hummel, social chairman and reporter Mrs Doris Beal. The class will start an attendance contest in February with captains Mrs Thompson and Mrs Mathey West. Games were in play and prizes won by Mrs Haze Whitmore, Mrs West, Mrs Agnes Houghtaling and Mrs Bernice Bishop. A miscellaneous shower complimented Mrs Florence Smith. Mrs Jensen assisted by Mrs Doris Beal entertaining the class and refreshments were served at the close.
North Side Guild of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church met Tuesday with Mrs. Albert Dill presiding. A 1938 program outline was discussed, including a bridge party February 8 at Mrs. Harold Kunkle's home and tureen dinner at the church February 10. Lent dinners will feature visiting clergymen. The next meeting is February 22 hosted by Mrs. Keith Clotz.
A supper event at Fields Church hosted by the Fortune Group is set for Thursday at 6 P M. The menu features roast park with dressing, priced 40 cents plus 25 DG. Community attendees are invited to join.
Mr and Mrs William HL Dyke observe their Golden Wedding with open house on Friday January 1. Dinner for immediate family at noon, friends from two in the afternoon, and a party for relatives at eight in the evening. Mrs Dyke born Nellie Amos in England. Mr Dyke born in Royalton Ohio. They have three children and two grandchildren.
A legislative program by the American Legion Auxiliary was led by Mrs. Carl Smith with choral music by the Auxiliary, and Mrs. H. J. Austin won the evening’s prize. Luncheon arrangements used patriotic colors, with hostesses including Mrs. John Kolopos and Mrs. W. W. Ferriman. Mrs. A Smith and Mrs. A E Sherman will represent the Auxiliary at the February 26 Columbus conference at the Deschler Wallick Hotel, and Jr Auxiliary meetings are set for February 7 and 12, with a February 4 child welfare bridge fundraiser at Legion Home and a February 21 meeting date adjustment due to the Military Ball.
The entire Sigma Gamma Sorority membership gathered for the tenth annual Founders Day dinner at Mrs. Rrieg's on West Avenue. Four new members were formally initiated by charter members. bridge scores crowned Mrs. Robert Starr and Miss Helen Townsend high, Mrs. Clarence Meinke low.
Grace Lutheran Fellowship Club welcomed Mr and Mrs J Atlee Jackson Mrs Schaefer and Mrs Mary Diedrich with thirty six members attending at the church meeting Guests included Mr and Mrs Carlton Stetson The event concluded a membership contest with the women victorious A new bulletin board was presented to the church Rev W W Walker spoke about the upcoming dedication and anniversary celebration No meeting next month The next gathering is March 29 led by Edward Rothgery and William Schmittgen Prizes were awarded for games and contests Refreshments were served by William Neubiser and Herbert Kaatz
The Elyria Parent-Teacher Council held its regular January meeting with thirty-eight members and two guests. Reports covered lens purchases, magazine subscriptions, and plans for a February meeting and a high school lecture on crime.
The Official Board of the First Methodist church accepted Robert Moore resignation as choir director after eight years. Moore leaves with family for Cleveland where his business is headquartered. J Martin Beck will succeed Moore beginning in February as Moore finishes January 30.
The Gaiety club gathered at Janet Stagg's Avon residence for a business session followed by banco. Prizes went to Josephine Trombetta, Doris Van Valkenbure, and Doris Schaffer. A two course luncheon by candlelight concluded the gathering, with flowers at the centerpiece. In two weeks Eleanor Krugman will host at 127 Riverdale Court.
The Tuesettes gathered at Mrs. Roy Barrington's Lorain home on West Twenty-third Street. New members Mrs. Ruby Ryan and Mrs. Alma Knipper joined, Pisochle with Mrs. Barrington winning high score while Mrs. Margaret Caywood of Elyria earned consolation. A February 8 meeting is set at Mrs. Maxine Shively's home on LaGrange Road.
A historical advertisement from Thomas Hodgson Sons Inc promotes pure wool for Afghan rugs crocheted hooked rugs and outerwear. The copy highlights Wool from the Concord New Hampshire mill with guaranteed supply and agent approval.
Hospital admissions list includes Mrs Charles Baumhardt at 11% Charles court Mildred Williams at 614 Lodi street Joseph Mee of 137 South Logan. Discharges feature Mrs John Worthington and newborn baby, Mrs Robert Pickering Avon Steve Greszler Kipton George Volosko Butternut Ridge Ruth Knapp Grafton Telford Lewis 2 Harrison street Margaret Yorkeske Graf ton Hilda Devining Grafton Douglas Hines Gulf road Charles Spencer Telegraph road Walter Satanik 1706 West avenue.
Word arrives of the sudden death of Rear Edwin C Cross pastor of Cross Tabernacle Huntington West Virginia occurred in Huntington last evening. F aA city evangelistic colleagues recall his long service and visits to Elyria. Miss Lillian Sears former Elyria teacher and first W C A board member attended Elyria silver anniversary and returned home to Lakewood. Mr and Mrs Robert Moore and two children plan to move to Lakewood Overbrook Road next week. Mr and Mrs J F Buckley Spring Valley Country Club are in Florida for a brief rest.
Mrs Belle Jenne of Adams Street hosted a noon birthday dinner yesterday for her granddaughter Barbara Louise Jenne now one year old. The cake candle and graham animal cracker favors highlighted the table while guests included Mrs Glen Jackson and Ellen Ann, Mrs Gale Rothe and Lynn, Mrs Helen Fortman and Matthew, Grace Jenne, Mrs Wilma Jenne and Barbara Louise, Robert Everhart, and the hostess.
The M T M Club met with Mrs. John Rose of Oberlin Road. Members sewed quilt blocks and played pinochle with prizes to Mrs. Jack Drage and Mrs. Paul Talarski. A postponed progressive dinner was planned again. Hostess Mrs. A J Nash served a salad course. Table colors were amber and blue. The next meeting is February 8 with Mrs. Ralph Lyman of West Lorain Street, Oberlin.
A rummage sale is slated for Saturday January 29 at the M E Church basement located on Third Street. Proceeds will support church programs and community outreach.
An old advertisement offers a hospitalization plan titled accident sickness twenty eight days care maternity seven days and other medical services including X ray anesthesia and operating or delivery room. The plan is available in the United States and Canada for 75 cents monthly. Contact Mrs. E C Barclay at 128 Grant St or phone 80084.
A cafeteria dinner is scheduled at Grafton M. E. Church on Thursday January 27 at 5 o clock. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
Tonight at MoE Church prayer meeting at True Street. Masque Club marks 3rd anniversary at Oberlin Inn. Dames of Malta hold meeting then bingo. Jolly Eight Pedro Club meets with Mrs Hattie Schroeder on Bond Street. Fullmuakers meet with Mrs Kenneth Lord on Marseilles Avenue. St Theresa Society of Sacred Heart meets with Mrs James Szabo on Lake Avenue. Continental Club meets with Jim Brown at 411 Park Avenue. Blue Triangle Club meets. Marshall Chapter R A M meets. Bible Study at Second Congregational Church at 7 30 on Judges and Ruth. C ELC Club party at 8 90.
Final plans for the annual dinner were made at a meeting of K-Lo members at Mrs. Lloyd Sump’s home. Bridge and hearts played after business, with prizes awarded to Bever ly Barchard and Dorothe Hulse. Ann Carlson and Mrs. Jesse Green were consolation. A salted course was served before departure to meet again February 5 with Dorothe Hulse hosting at Mrs. Krieg's on West Avenue.
Mrs. Ella Hange hosted a dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hange in Washington avenue to celebrate the hostess sister Mrs. Stella Brightvill and Wayne Hange's birthdays and the twenty seventh wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Martin. Ten guests attended including Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Miss Hazel Martin, Mrs. Brightbill, the Hanges and their children. An informal social evening followed.
Mirela Dor Club met yesterday at Hattie Schroeder's Bond Street home with twelve members present. Plans were made for a Valentine exchange at the next meeting after a business session. Afternoon cards awards went to Afra, Martha Wirth, Rose Boals, and Helen Smith. Luncheon was served by the host and her daughter. Mrs. Fred Kline invites the club to meet at her Nichols Court home in two weeks.
Susanna Beattie hosted a B B B club gathering on Warren Avenue with six guests including Mrs Stroup and Mrs Wolski. Thirty six games of chance led to Norrish first Wolski second Huskinson third. Beattie won the club prize. Packages left by bluebell sisters were distributed for Louise Schaefer Avery Beattie Wuskinson and Anna Cook. Luncheon followed as Elizabeth Avery assisted before adjourning to February 5 at Mame Gibbens Prospect Street.
About fifty members attended the Ladies Auxiliary of Magles last evening for a business session that saw one new member obligated and five membership applications received. Upcoming events include a bingo party hosted by Mrs Sarah Massey on Washington Avenue and another by Mrs Lulu Thomassen on West Avenue. The drill team is set for practice Tuesday evening.
Members of the Honor Associate Comraderie club were entertained last evening at Helen Koehn's Glenwood Street home. After a brief meeting bridge prizes went to Mrs Elwin Shay as first and Miss Martha Dwyer as consolation. The event honored Miss Bee Bierria who departs for Kent State University and will remain an honorary member. The gathering noted on February 5 at Miss Roseona Padley's 245 Cambridge Court.
Sisloe held its weekly meeting Tuesday evening at Rosemary Cluley's home. A short business session concluded all current business. Hearts provided the diversion with prizes awarded to Bettye Ryan and Genevieve Guriss. A luncheon followed and next week's gathering is set at Dorothy Funk's home on Fairlawn Avenue.
Dorothy Stabey led Shamrock Troop at St Marys parish hall as a new hostess committee was appointed for the next meeting with Mary Claire Vorbeck as chairman. Cecilia Stolz earned a Girl Scout pin during an investiture service and several girls passed tests in first aid and code. Mary Ann Humphrey completed second class rank requirements as a doughnut sale is planned Saturday led by Patrols headed by Humphrey and Martha Jo Guinan.
Hostess Tillie Kappley entertained Tri Fi Club at the Krieg home on West avenue last night with rummy as the diversion. Winners included Louise Wernert Lena Moelk and Mrs Karl Gerber. A luncheon was served to six members and the group adjourned to meet February twenty second with Mrs Bo BE McCoy of Bellefield avenue.
The list includes Zuletel a 22 Lorain steel worker and Josephine Lehnar 21 of Ohs Turner street Elyria along with Ray Wolfe of Cleveland a Dug driver and Emily Voight 21 Lorain. William D Taylor 27 an accountant Elyria and Marion Adams Merthe 36 of 10 West avenue Elyria. Harold J Ferstler 2 Wellington township and Evelyn Shirelian. American products rise in popularity in Czechoslovakia more than ever.
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