Distant Personal Notes From Local Social Scene
A sprawling list of social visits and gatherings from Mrs. Merte Smith’s home on West River Road includes Detroit visitors Ann Flint and James Peste, Lorain guests, and family travels as Mr and Mrs Grecco host a diner party. Hospital admissions for Donald Smith and several local trips to St Earns Missouri and Elyria Memorial Hospital are noted alongside updates on residents leaving for business, visiting relatives, and relatives’ births. Community church activities feature a rummage sale planning and Bible readings, plus a H G Loo club gathering with new members and bingo prizes. The McKinney Girls Reserves elect officers for the second semester and plan a basketball game, closing with patriotic singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merte Smith
West River Road
Frank Grecco
Betty Kales Smith
Smith
Detroit
Ann Flint
Alene Bowman
Ridgeville
Winifred
Raymond
Grecco
James
Gene Peste
Lorain
Harold Taylor
Elmer Dekker
Elygia
Donald Smith
A. Glass
Cornwell Avenue
St .Earns
Missouri
W. A. Purcell
Margaret Fison
C Kramer
Detroit Alenigan
Ding
Stewart Archambeat
Erie Street
M. DO. Hackett
Avenue
Albury Ci
New York
Cadet Agrer
Wilhschmittgen
California
Cleveland Road
C J Geised
Ninth Street
Geisels
Ceseland
Richard Westlake
Cercals
Va Memorial
Orla Standen
Jar & Sth
Ely Memorial
Lod
Schoeder
Darras
Armory
Third Street
Eva Smith
C Drisen
Hf Thompson
E Kuehenriher
G Hockaden
R N Blame
A Martin
G Bowers
F H H. Prentice
Missus Nanee
Mildred Cope
Lake Avenue
Eastern Star initiates two members and elects officers
Fifty two Past Matrons and Past Patrons of the Order of Eastern Star gathered to initiate Mabel Robinson and Noel Duckett as Jiminy Past Matron and sisatey Past Patron. The event featured a candlelit table, a dinner led by Minnie Chapman, and the annual election naming Hazel Brodbeck president and Joe Brown vice president. A staged court scene unified the evening with members and guests present from multiple chapters, and Catherine Sharrer and Ruth Brideland joined in roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Mabel Robinson
Noel Duckett
Jiminy
Sisatey
Bere Aue
Minnie Chapman
Hazel Brodbeck
Joe Brown
May Dramm
Florence Steger
Dr. R
Bernard
Robert Hand
Handsome
Hans Steger
Arthur Hiscox
Bevard
Mabel Reddinsor
Arthur Robinson
Ella Duckets
Catherine Sharrer
Blanche Kohler
Ruth Brideland
Florette
Heidi Leah Long
Manie Garford
Eleanor Armstrong
Katherine Stone
Marie
Ira Herrison
James Crandall
Robert. Stearns
Fred Lawrence
C. E Higgins
Ole: Wilcox
Ed Whitehead
Myr
Style Expert Speaks On Personal Fashion For Women
Renee Long, eminent fashion counselor and head of Higbee's bureau, addressed the Education and Fine Arts Department about clothing as a personal frame aligned with time and occasion. She stressed that budget and personality determine attire, promoting color schemes for spring and the idea that a woman should radiate a dynamic personality at forty. Coffee and sandwiches were served by Mrs. Stoney. committee members and officers were thanked, and the meeting adjourned. The J U club held a "Kid Party" at Mrs. A J Lehman’s home, with members dressed as children, games, prizes for Dorothy Dobbins, Elving Johnson, Mary Molnar, and Erma Manson, and a Valentine lunch. next meeting set for February 22 with Mrs. Dorothy Dobbins for a Bowling Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee Long
America
Higbee
Stoney
A J. Lehman
Elyma
Dorothy Dobbins
Elving Johnson
Mary Molnar
Erma Manson
North Olmsted
Mom. C. Club
Esther Gilmore
Thirteenth Street
Florence Watover
Benny Odell
Luella Cross
Alice Koehn
Valentine
Crosby
Lake Avenue
Reelected Officers for Protected Home Circle Club
Last night Ar and Mrs George Smith hosted Protected Home Circle Officers Club on East River street. Officers include Earl Kaylor president Clarence Dunford vice president Alice Kayley secretary Dothan Heimsath treasurer Florence Regar chaplain. Bud score prizes went to Edmund Smith and Florence Resar with consulation awards to John Resar and Gwendolyn Marsh. Refreshments were served and adjournment set for February 23 with Mr and Mrs John Resar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
East River Street
Home Circle Officers Club
Earl Kaylor
Clarence Dunford
Alice Kayley
Dothan Heimsath
Florence Regar
Edmund Smith
Florence Resar
John Resar
Gwendolyn Marsh
Edison PTA Executive Meet Sets January 29 at Home
Edison PTA executive committee and roan mothers meet January 29 at 139 Clinton Ave home of Mrs J F McClune. The PTA will hold a 3:00 P M meeting at the school, with Miss Evelyn Lehmann and Miss Emma Dreschler to report on their Alaska trip. Founder Day features past presidents. Franklin PTA will hold February meeting with a 2:45 social hour and refreshments. Mae Lyman’s room to present student program. Harriet Hubbard to discuss modern reading methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Mothers of
Edison Parent-Teacher Association
J. F. McClune
Clinton Avenue
P T. A
Evelyn Lehmann
Emma Dreschler
Alaska
Franklin
P.T. A
4Su
East Carlisle Parent Teacher Association
Leran County Council
PTA
Wellington
Charles W. Cookson
Troy
Franklin County Schools
Urbana City
Lola Wigert
Community clubs and dances highlight Elyria events
Monday listings include Y O Skate at Colseum Camera Club open house at Y MC AL at 8, Debs meeting at WoC, Sunny Side Up with Mrs Soth. West Side Guild hosts honor for Mrs Taylor with jewels and refreshments. Bridge party wreathes prizes for Mrs Baylor and others. Gates P T A dance draws 125. Tom and Jerry orchestra plays. Fly Girl Re seven plan Play Day. Elyria Men’s Bible Class meets Sunday at 9 AM at YMC OA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colseum Camera Club
Grace Archambeau
Alvin Archambeau
West Side Guild of St Andrews
Taylor Oo
Guild
Baylor
Earl C. Taylor
Pearl Wendling
Valentine
Elyria Men's Bible
Elyria Sloan
Boole
YMC OA
Claude Wiffeld
Mildred Wagner
Licenses Granted for Lorain Workers and Residents
A list of Lorain residents and workers receiving licenses in various trades and occupations including elevator operator Harriette Lucia Grondin 16 Lorain steel worker Kathrys Straka 3 Lorain and others. Names span Elyria Lorain Cleveland New London Brighton and related towns with occupations such as machinist moulder and janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Skeley
Lorain
Helen Chriss
Gerald No Rose
Ouerat
Harriette Lucia Grondin
Lora Jo Straka
Kathrys Straka
John FL Black
Elytia
Helen Caldwell
Clark Street
Elyria
Lotus Cywinski
Lara
Moulder
Angeline Stan
Hospital Admissions And Birthday Remembrances Noted
Admissions list includes residents from Vulcan street West Avenue Led street Howe street and others while social notes recount a birthday gathering for Mrs William Buckinghem of Litchfield at her daughter’s home with open house and gifts. Hostess Mrs F Timms of Garford Avenue led a Whos Who gathering with bridge prizes and a dessert course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Zubie
Vulcan Street
James Cobb
Lorain
Fairlawn Avenuck
West Avenue
Michael Neman
Howe Street
Orla Standen
Led. Street
William Schneder
Charles Coox
Amherst
Milton Burl Corners
Wil
West Broad Street
Thomas Sharkey
Alda Lou Starte
Tuscarawas Street
John Fy
Valley Cin
Dorley
Foster Avenue
Paul Cole
Grafton
Gil
Cleveland Street
Suria Tives
William Buckinghem
Litchfield
Clyde Stadley
Litchheld
Birmingham
F. Timms
Garford Avenue
George Heartt Winnong
Daniel Fula
Filly
Ken- Yun
Meetings British rere Club celebrates tennis evening
The British rere Club will celebrate with a tennis evening at 7 30 plus a pie supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Rere Club
Carlisle Church Service at LaPorte Methodist
Rev Thomas Hughes will lead a morning sermon Sunday January 28 at 1100 AM in LaPorte Methodist Church. The choir will sing Who is Thy Neighbor and the Sunday School starts at 1015 AM. James F L Dewhar Sunday Superintendent in charge. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisl
Thomas Hughes
LaPorte Methodist Church
Don Agement
James FL. Dewhar
School charity bridge party and birthday event described
A community event featured tables of Pedro and bridge in an auditorium with prizes and refreshments. Henry Schildt and Mrs Farnk Yoo led Pedro play while Mrs E D Anton and Mrs P F Radican top bridgers. Guests enjoyed homemade foods, coffee, and lively music before a dancing session. Sunday celebrated Larry Falkner’s third birthday with family gatherings and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schildt
Farnk Yoo
E. D. Anton
P F. Radican
Frank Yunker
Yunker
Henry Schudt
T. Strempel
Samuel Stevenson
Ho OM. Hurlbut
Larry Falkner
Frances Falkner
East Avenue
Burt McMullen
Maljory McMullen
Myr
Walter McMullen
Butternut Ridge
Birmingham BRIEFS
Mr and Mrs Chris reg and family visit Thad Wilsons. Mrs Bertha Welzs ill at home. Rose Bentley ill. Charles Heil condition stable. Mrs Martin Weaver able to sit. Lester Berkmeyer back from Cleveland. Donald Griffin ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
MM Bricg
Chris Reg
Ernest Kappenhaffer
Roy Wise
Thad Wilson
Bertha Welzs
Rose Bentley
Chas
Heil
Martin Weaver
Lester Berkmeyer
Cleveland
Donald Griffin
Three Cars Damaged In Collision On Cleveland Road
Three cars were slightly damaged at 6 30 p m yesterday in a three car collision on Cleveland road near Stop 78. Deputy sheriffs reported a car owned by Thomas L Scott of Cleveland road was struck in the rear by a car driven by Emory Hershey of North Ridgeville, knocking Scott's car into another machine owned by Willard Kreger of Armwerst. Deputies said Kreger's car had been towing Scott's machine and that they had just stopped to tow the damaged vehicle when the crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Road
Stop 78
Thomas L. Scott
Emory Hershey
North Ridgeville
Scott
Willard Kreger
Armwerst
Reeger
Predictions On War Policy And Navy Spending In 1940s Era
Column discusses predicted shifts after World War I style steps, including extending credits, shifting from peace to war economies, and expanding naval programs. It notes large U.S. Navy budget figures, Vinson Bill implications, and Coast Guard role, with references to Roosevelt era policy and foreign influence. An added report mentions a traffic accident in Buffalo where a car fell from a transport truck on Route 20.
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All Wits
Washington
United States
Britain
France
Congress
Vansor
House
Senate
Coast Guard
Navy
Agai
Ridgeville St Peter's Church Groups Elect Officers
North Ridgeville Holy Name Society and Altar Society of St Peter Parish elected officers this week. George Noll presided Holy Name. Isadore Diederach vice president. Leo Sehneider secretary. Elmer Sehneider treasurer. Altar Society: Mrs Cath Bommer president. Mrs Frank Diederich vice president. Mrs Ore Yrout secretary. Mrs Juin Gibbuts treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ridgeville
Holy Name Society
Altar Society of
St Peter Parish
George Noll
Holy Name Socety
Isadore Diederach
Leo Sehneider
Elmer Sehneider
Allar Society
Cath Bommer
Frank Diederich
Wieg
Ore Yrout
Juin Gibbuts
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Airs Henrietta Smith
Heme
Chestnut Street
Thursdey
Tule
Iva Dum
June Maddock
Vernel
Alice Estep
Josephine Meo
Fstepang
Mes Sippe
Eliadi
Ire Meo
South Logan Street
McKinney Gorl
Carol Marehall
Patt Burton Vies
Melly Hudnult
Vergenia Simpson
Lothus
Amer
Eastern Star
Paleuns Asula Ltd
Richane
Marie Harris
OG. F. Hall
Charlotte Lewis
Ayres Erickson
Ellen Langto
Cora Knapp
Jeter
40 Ravern
Springfield
Ohio
Lydia Adams Crumley
Modesta
Hamlin Behettos
Harris
Lucule Warn- OP
Jennie Calins
Neva Barain
Mae
Mis Herris
eCclovs
Repolar Oder
Womens Relief Corps
Grace Guild
Parsonnell
Paul Thomas
West Street
Qun Andress
Clolan Andress
Charles Brown
Gary
Fred Cox
Ledi Street
Dep't
Manny
East Bridge ST
Broad Street
Crow Hollow
Parent-Teacher Association News
M.M. C. Club
Gates Parent-Teacher Association
Tom and Jerry
E Saey
Jerry Foreman
June Eillen Smith
Whoen
Ely
Patrice
Brown
Carlisle
Church Service
Se-Son
East Carlsse Community Club
Commumital
Auditorum
East Carlisle
Decca Records
Bing Crosby
Connie Boswell
Andrews Sisters
Jimmy Dorsey
Bob Crosby
Guy Lombardo
Jan Savitt
Honor Small Son
Cou Bel
the Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
THE
Elyria Savings and Trust Company
Boake
Roosevelt
Brusa
Theo
Justice Motor Transport Comp
Buffalo
Hale
Tul
Here
Oberiin
Deputes
Boake Carter
Ridgeville St. Peter's
Howey
Feogl
Cope Gress
Ike Geiessers
Ubertes
Alice
Athies
State Department
Ubis
Re. Cens
Hull
Soviet Union
Winnipeg
England
Finland
Stalis Red Army
Wechel
Iav
Stites
United Cs Srpski
Ledger Syndicate
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