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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1937
Page
8
Elyria schools face a June graduation record as the largest class in history will receive diplomas after mid year commencements end. Superintendent I C Maston cites storage for 300 plus graduates, requests a 2000-seat auditorium, and notes current 800-seat limit and planned expansions were not funded.
Old Glory Grange No. 2218 held its regular meeting Thursday evening January 28 with Guy Amsbury as master. Communications read thanked the Grange for support while sick. Luncheon committee named for February 11. First and second degree planned for next meeting. Juvenile Grange also met with Orville Rising as master.
Mr and Mrs Ed Stagg hosted Avon Five Hundred Club members and two guests on Thursday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs Ira Gough Mrs Joseph Forthofer Jr Mr Forthofer and Harold Smith. A lunch followed. The club plans to meet again in two weeks at Harold Smiths home.
Brief items note Miss Mary Gilday and Mr. Jack Murphy visiting ill Ed Knox in Cleveland, the Clawson family from Medina visiting Harold and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Reed of Shaker Heights visiting Ed Stags, and Mrs. Clemons traveling to Chicago to see relatives. An old 100 year retrospective remarks that Jackson era cities lacked police, with daily duels and brawls among congressmen.
Avon Lake Alumni Association holds a business and social meeting at the school Monday evening February 1 at 5 pm. Plans will be discussed for the Valentine Dance and each member is urged to attend.
The Mother's Study Club met Wednesday afternoon in Room 1. Mrs. Arthur Redding presented a paper on Habits of Independence and led an extensive discussion. February National Parent-Teacher magazines were announced for sale at the February 10 meeting.
Jerry Nuhfer, age 12 of Cleveland, won both races at the city event held Tuesday evening at the Cleveland ice rink. Mr and Mrs William Somerville enjoyed watching their granddaughter attend.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hasting Bean died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lorain on Thursday evening.
Townsend Club holds a convening gathering as members discuss community issues and upcoming events. Leaders from local organizations attend to share updates, coordinate efforts, and plan future activities in a concise session.
Club Thursday plans a social and dance at Park Hall for Thursday evening February 4 with a good orchestra promised.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Smith of Walker Road announce the arrival of a 12 pound baby girl at their home Friday morning.
The Avon Lake School Board will convene Monday evening at the school building to discuss district matters and attend to routine board business.
The Legion Auxiliary will host a luncheon and card party at Mrs Maiers residence located at the corner of Center and Lake Road on Friday February 5 at 1 p.m. The event invites members and neighbors to join in the social fundraiser.
Several ladies attended Holy Trinity Church Circle sewing society at the church hall on Thursday. It was announced a card party and dance with free lunch will be held at the hall in February.
Anatha Stauder of Cleveland visited her grandmother Mrs. Mary Stauder Thursday evening. Elizabeth Vacha of Cleveland will spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horwedel. The LaGrange vs Avon Lake basketball game drew many locals Friday night. Ella Moore joined the Queen of Hearts Card Club at Mrs. George Northam’s Lorain home. Howard Brown of Cleveland recently visited his in law, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Keljer.
Oberlin College President Ernest H Wilkins spoke to the New York Alumni Chapter of Oberlin College on sustaining peace through democracy. He urged a Planning Division, a merged National Defense Department, and limited isolationism within a democratically federated world. The talk included calls for a Peace Institute at Oberlin and a global information network.
Organization of Gray Y Clubs by seventh and eighth grade boys in Elyria schools starts this week with clubs planned in most city schools. Kenneth Hicks, Y M C A boys work secretary, reported today. Meetings have already been held and club plans are in motion across the district.
Excavation reveals ancient Forum pavements buried over 40 feet below ground becoming visible again after Roman authorities initiated large scale digs within the last 75 years. The work uncovers a forgotten monumental past and shows how history reemerges from centuries of rubbish and neglect.
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