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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1939

Page

9

Tea Honoring Miss Mabel Henderson at Rainbow Class

Miss Mabel Henderson of Berea Kentucky was honored at a two to four tea hosted by RS. F. A. Eaton at 320 Eastern Heights Boulevard. Guests included Rainbow Class members and teachers Mrs. Frank L. Hicks and Mrs. E. M. Green. Birthday party for Dan Alwyn Yost featured contests with prizes and a pink and green luncheon.

Mabel Henderson Methodist RS. F. A. Eaton Eastern Heights Boulevard Rainbow First Methodist Church Berea Kentucky Frank L. Hicks E. M. Green Missina Mae Ardell Charles Snoble Claude Birch Harry Frankfather A. N. Smith Carl Russert William Graw Dorothy Burton Dan Alwyn Yost Cornell Avenue Peter van Wormer Fredrick Lohnes Billy Walker Margaret Summerlee Nancy Gwin Donna Thompson Donna Schwind Mary June Witman Nancy G

Scotch Night at British Empire Club Draws Full House

The British Empire Club packed its rooms for a seventh annual Scotch Night on a Saturday. J Henderson opened with remarks and introduced speaker J Whitby who spoke on Robert Burns. MC Jack Knight guided acts including Mrs Penfound, Mrs Gibbons, Agnes Day, Georgine Bender, Kenneth Roger, Eddie McGuire, and Miss Nancy Heywood. The Monkey's Paw scene followed with a cast led by J Knight and J Henderson. The evening closed with dancing into the late hours.

J. Henderson J. Whitby Whitby Robert Burns Scotland Jack Knight Ted Penfound Bruce Gibbons Agnes Day Georgine Bender Kenneth Roger Eddie McGuire Cleveland Wilfrid Bowdler Nancy Heywood Tom McCusker J. Knight Mr. White B. Heywood Mrs

Christian Endeavor Week Opens With Service at Church

The Christian Endeavor of the Church of Christ opened Endeavor Week with a service led by president Cecil Garrett. Ruth Garrett read a poem, Theodore Owens spoke on the group’s growth and principles, and eleven new members signed the pledge during a candlelight close. An upcoming tureen supper is planned, with next Sunday's service led by Bill Ryan and Arthur E. Giles as speaker and judge.

Christian Endeavor of Church of Christ Christian Endeavor The Endeavor Cecil Garrett Ruth Garrett Theodore Owens the Endeavor Bill Ryan

Epworth League hears speaker on Kentucky settlement and Berea College

The Sunday evening Epworth League met at the Methodist church at 6 15 last evening with Dorothy Hicks in charge. The speaker was Mabel Henderson who spoke about the Henderson Settlement in Kentucky and Berea College where she is a senior. Mary Cordrey announced Bob Vanek would lead next Sunday.

Epworth League Methodist Church Dorothy Hicks Mabel Henderson Henderson Kentucky Berea College Mary Cordrey Bob Vanek

Mrs Novak Hostess For Monopoly Club Gathering

Mrs E R Novak of East Broad street hosted Monopoly Club No 1 on Friday night with associates. John Penrod and Mrs Arth Alexander won high score prizes. Mrs Letha Pusbach received consolation. Guest prize went to Mrs R C Stanfield. Luncheon featured mixed flower arrangements. On February eighth Lucy Afolaughlin will host at East River street. Rev W E Speaker of Lod and 15 Epworth League members gave a program at Elvira Home for the Aged with a sermon and piano solo by Ann Bartholomar. A male quartet, including Donald Whitrights Dick Reynolds Cedric Grannis and Joe Leatherman, performed with Irene Warner as leader.

E. R. Novak East Broad Street John Penrod Arth Alexander Letha Pusbach R. C. Stanfield Lucille Afo- Laughlin East River Street W. E. Speaker Lod Epsworth League Elvira Home Ann Bartholomar Donald Whitrights Dick Renolds Cedric Grannis Joe Leatherman Irene Warner

Young church group attends candlelight service in Cleveland

Twenty six members of St. Andrew's church attended a candlelight service yesterday at St. Pauls in Cleveland. Each person held a lit candle and participated. A meeting is scheduled for next Sunday at 7 30 pm to plan an upcoming dance, with Mr and Mrs Bowdler and Mr and Mrs Minch serving as chaperones.

St. Andrew’s Church St. Pauls Cleveland Wilfrid Bowdler Leland Minch

Brownies Celebrate First Anniversary of Troop No 1

Brownie Scout Troop No 1 marked its first anniversary with an at home luncheon hosted by Brown Owl Mrs E P Gates. Girls enjoyed games a musical contest by Nan Shrrock a cloth display and nut cups. Each girl received a pencil with a Bible text.

E. P. Gates Nan Shrrock Tolor Absenice Library

Special Conclave of Elvira Commandery Knights Templar

Elvira Commandery No 60 Knights Templar will hold a special conclave on Wednesday evening. The Temple degree will be conferred on one candidate and a lunch will follow. Tonight a drill and practice prepare for Wednesday's work and the February 5 annual inspection. Eminent Commander S C Smith urges strong attendance.

Elvira Commandery No Knights Templar S C. Smith

Lorain and nearby residents listed for licenses

Stanley Potega 27 of Lorain and Helen Konacevic 19 of Lorain offered licenses. Howard W. Davis 31 of Rocky River and Mabel E. Miller 21 of Sheffield township were also listed for licenses.

Stanley Potega Lorain Helen Konacevic Howard W. Davis Rocky River Mabel E. Miller Sheffield Township

Calendar events and meetings across Elyria clubs Monday night

A lengthy list of community gatherings and speaking events across Elyria organizations on Monday night includes the League of Women Voters in Council chambers, various neighborhood clubs with hosts, church groups with speakers such as Reverend W M Auld and Dr Kenneth Brown, and numerous P T A, Y M C A and auxiliary meetings. The slate covers Grace Lutheran, First Congregational, St Andrews, Elyria Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumni, United Presbyterian groups, and many other societies with times typically in the 6 7 or 8 pm range and some public activities open to residents.

League of Women Voters Tally Ho A. C. Roush Spruce Street Ruth Claycomb Warren Avenue Sunny Side Up Ralph Carr Longfellow Avenue Townsend Club British Empire Club Business Womens Curtis 5Th St Rainbow First Methodist Church Mabel Henderson Henderson Settlement J. K. Hester 10Th Street W. M. Auld St. Paul First Congregational Church Grace Lutheran Church Council

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in Area Listings

A long OCR listing records hospital admissions and discharges across multiple addresses and towns. Names include Shirley Hall, Mrs Clinton Sheldon, Mrs Lester Bolger, Mrs Lawrence Holmes, Miss Mary Januska, Marguerite Presser, Mrs Garnard Cowling, Mrs Thomas Hastings, Mrs William Schreck, Forest Walsh, Mrs Venee Shaw, Dr Arthur Garretson, Harold Briggs, Mrs Carl Calkins, and others. Discharges mention Mrs William Moriarty, Mrs Edward Minnich with baby boy, and Mrs William Ross with baby girl.

Shirley Hall Clinton Sheldon Foster Avenue Lester Bolger East Bridge Lawrence Holmes Elyria R. D William Krebs Mount Street Mary Januska Bay Village Marguerite Presser Garnard Cowling Second Street Thomas Hastings Lodi Street William Schreck East Avenue Forest Walsh West Broad Venee Shaw Chase Street R. E. Jackson Washington Avenue Arthur Garretson Cleveland Harold Briggs Third Street Carl Calkins Eareourt William Moriarty Lorain Edward Minnich William Ross Brandsinn Avenue Herbert Brown Toci Emil Jantz Margaret Boros West von Houk I Corstaree McClure Lynn

Local Births and Welcome News From Elyria Area

Elyria area residents report births and family news. Terrence Barton was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hastings at 402 Lodi Street. Stan Jr. arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Stan Macock of Port Arthur Texas. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Sheldon at Elyria Memorial Hospital on January 28. A Shaw daughter born January 29 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. A Calkins son born January 29 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Some relatives visited over the weekend, including Ruth Ellam and Margaret Loeber at Wright Field Dayton.

Walter P. Miller Daytona Beach Florida East Avenue Thomas Hastings Dorothy Barton Lodi Street Terrence Barton Port Arthur Texas St. Mary's Hospital Stan Macock Elyone Stan, Jr Ruth Eileen Ellam Margaret Loeber Wright Field Dayton C H. Fitam High Street Clinton Sheldon Foster Avenus Elyria Memorial Hospital Edmund Wright Grant Street Baldwin-Wallace College Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Lawrence Homes Elyria Elyria Memerial Hospital Virginia Rath Lorain Lois Cherry Cambridge Court Vance Shaw Frances Bannett Shaw Chase Street Carl Calkins Earl Court John K. Nece Brookieg Street Medina Lester Bolger East Bridge Street

Edison PTA News and Founders Day Program

Edison P T A hosts a Thursday session from 2 45 to 3 15 p m featuring Miss Spencers Team safety playset and Mrs Carl Martin as main speaker on station and state conferences. Mrs George Tulk will sing and Hamilton P T A meets at 2 45 p m with Elizabeth Freese speaking on Founders Day and Henry Ingersoll Jr reviewing The Great American Family refreshments and a serial hour follow.

Edison Parent-Teacher Association Spencer Carl Martin George Tulk Hamilton P.T. A Elizabeth Freese Hamilton School Henry Ingersoll Jr

Second Congregational CE Society hosts quiz bee and choir

The Second Congregational C E Society held a Bible Study series with a Biblical quiz bee led by Don ald Hensman. A quartet including Gene Fell Earl Pallas Donald Hensman and Orval Strohl sang What A Friend. New officers to be installed at the CE meeting. Next Sunday Youth Fellowship meets at Titchfield at 2. Local C F meeting omitted then.

Second Congregational C. E. Society Donald Hensman Gene Fell Earl Pallas Orval Strohl 2Nd Congregational C. F County C. E. Union John Updecraff Oberlin Youth Fellowship Congregational Titchfield C. F

Anniversary observance at Elvira Lodge marks Wildey founder day

Following the regular meeting of Elvira Lodge No 103 I O O F morrow evening at eight o clock there will be an observance of the birthday anniversary of Thomas Wildey founder of the procer. St Clair Rebekah Lodge and all members and friends of the two orders are invited. Rev J H Deemer of First Baptist Lorain will speak.

Elvira Lodge No. 103 Thomas Wildey Procer St. Clair Rebekah Lodge J H. Deemer First Baptist Church of Lorain

Local society notes and hospital report from Elyria area

January 28 Elyria Memorial Hospital reports Harold G Briggs of 220 Third Street received operative treatment yesterday morning and is expected to improve. A social rundown lists neighbors relatives and visitors including the Yeder sisters Smith of Eighth Street, families in Martin's Ferry and Wheeling, and others from Oberlin Fairmont Fremont Detroit and Cleveland. The column closes with a proverb about love as the fulfilling of the law toward neighbors.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Harold G. Briggs Third Street Elizabeth Gertrude Yeder E. J. Smith Eighth Street Martin’s Ferry Ohio Wheeling West Virginia Margaret Anthony Jefferson Street Fairmont Emergency Hospital Fairmont Carl Curdrey Ray Haman Lakewood H. L. Curdrey Courtland Street Betty Miller Oberlin College Mirs Peter G. Miller West Ridge Louise Baker Detroit Michigan Harrison Street L. F. Niebling School Street Fremont F. J. Crawler Corenzo Fannie Carie Nievling Air Nieb Ung Robert Nievling Canadian Rockies Crowleys Stannes Schultz Cleveland E. B. Schultz Columbus Street Sunes Airs. W. Ducharme Olympia Washington Leo Niebling Ducharme Afr. Niebling

Unreadable remark on personal disposition and manners

A reader dismisses the tendency to avoid effort as self centered behavior. The comment frames reluctance to engage as a form of persistent self concern and calls out perceived lack of consideration.

Dorcas Society Bake Sale in LaGrange

Dorcas Society holds a bake sale all day Tuesday at Roy Hultz on Middle Avenue in LaGrange.

Roy Hultz Middle Ave LaGrange Dorcas Society

February church events and meetings in Amherst

Amherst notices list the Philanthea Bible class February meeting as a Valentine Party with scripture verse roll call and comic valentines, Vera Lawrence speaking on Labrador, Woman's Union meeting and Thank offering box ingattering, choir rehearsal, a German service, a two month church attendance drive themed Stories Which Jesus Told, Father-Son banquet on February 7 with reservations, and a committee including H L Beesing Herman Short and C J Ehrman coordinating events.

Amherst, O Philanthea Clayton Hollingsworth Harris Street Vera Lawrence Lorain Labrador Woman’s Union Jesus H. L. Beesing Herman Short C. J. Ehrman

Local clubs schedule meetings and events this week

The hospital auxiliary meets this evening at the gas office with refreshments and good attendance urged. Amherst Acre of Eagles hosts a meeting with special entertainment and a trustee election to replace Arthur Meesig. Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters sponsor the pinochle tournament third series Tuesday at the K of P Hall starting at eight. Eastern Stars Stone Duty Chapter convenes Wednesday in regular session. A public card party by Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland is set for Wednesday at the Odd Fellow Hall featuring bridge pinochle and banco. Hickory Tree Grange meets Thursday evening and Elmer Johnson Post American Legion gathers Friday at the Town Hall.

Amherst Acre of Eagles Arthur Meesig Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters K of P Stone Duty Chapter Eastern Stars Jessamine Lodge, Daughters of Scotland Odd Fellow Hickory Tree Grange Elmer Johnson

Alarion Club Meeting at Miss Kolenda’s Home

All young ladies of the parish are invited to a meeting of the Alarion Club at Miss Mary Kolenda’s home this evening. Circle 3 of St. Ann’s Society will meet at Mrs. Harold Brown’s Park Avenue home Wednesday evening. Feast of Purification observed Thursday with an eight o’clock mass. Friday starts the month with communion before and during mass. Feast of St. Blaze throats blessed after mass and at 7 p.m. Novena in honor of the Sorrowful Mother at 7:30 p.m.

Alarion Club Mary Kolenda Harold Brown Park Avenue Circle 3 St. Ann's Society St. Blaze

Walther League Skating Party And Church Events

The Junior Walther League hosts a skating party at Rainbow Gardens Elyria tonight meeting at the church at seven. An illustrated lecture on Martin Luther and His Work is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Ladies' Aid holds a Thursday afternoon meeting, and the Junior Walther League meets Thursday evening. A German communion service is next Sunday at ten. Announcements accepted at the parsonage Saturday. No English service.

Crusaders Plan Evening Meeting and Talks at Parsonage

The Crusaders hold a business and social meeting at the parsonage this evening. Robert Krieg, just back from Los Angeles, will give a talk. Ladies prayer meeting at 2 30 p m Wednesday. Midweek services at 7 30 p m with Rev Buser speaking on The Signs of the Times Friday’s topic is The Baptism of the Holy Ghost.

Crusaders Robert Krieg Los Angeles Cal Buser

Bible Study and Brotherhood Meeting Announced

The weekly Bible study class meets Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Earl Sweet of Lincoln street. Attorney Andrew Keep of Lorain will speak at the Brotherhood meeting Saturday evening at the church parlors. Tureen supper at 6 30 followed by business meeting and talk by Atty Keep.

Methodist H. B. Stone 5Th St M. EL Women’s Association Dean Graham Oberlin Mission Division A Church of Christ Thomas H.gham East River Street Bethel Shrine Auxiliary Bernice Kunkle Oxford Zeta Upsilon June Novak Oxford Avenue Golden Glow Kathryn Ryan St. Tau Kappa Beta Beverly Peterman Daughters of St. Andrew Virgil Jasper Pasadena Avenue United Presbyterian Bible School Garford P-T. A Fathers Geo. Bush All Fathers Franklin P St. Andrews Women’s Auxiliary Wm. Goacher Cornell Avenue C. E 2Nd Cong Lorain Presbyterian Earl Sweet Lincoln Street Andrew Keep Lorain the Brotherhood Atty. Keep

Evangelical Church Announces Midweek and Weekend Activities

The cottage prayer meeting and Bible study convene Wednesday evening at Adam Northeim’s on W Martin Street led by John Springer. A joint session of Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Societies meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs J N Houlzhauer’s Harris Street home. Day of Prayer Sunday morning at worship service led by Woman's Missionary Society.

Adam Northeim W. Martin Street John Springer Ladies’ Aid and Woman's Missionary Societies J. N. Houlzhauer Harris Street Woman's Missionary Society

Ladies society to meet at church parlors midweek

The ladies society will meet at the church parlors Wednesday afternoon. A fellowship dinner marks the close of the financial campaign as every member canvass is conducted this week. The affair will be at 6 30 Friday evening with C T Crug as speaker. Oberlin and Medina Youth Association plan Sunday meetings in Litchfield.

Ladies’ Society Afar C. T Crug Oberlin Medina Youth Association Litchfield

Hospital Birth and Discharges Include Bruce Baby

Mrs. Arthur Bruce of Tenney Avenue admitted and gave birth to a baby boy on Sunday. Formerly Irene Liss, she is identified as Mrs. Nuss. Mrs. Joseph Badu and baby Bev Amherst were discharged Saturday.

Arthur Bruce Tenney Avenue Bruce Nuss Irene Liss Joseph Badu Bev Amherst

Kreeger Family News Describes Saturday Guests

Mr and Mrs L F Kreeger hosted a social evening with daughter Constance and Sally Lee and son Ludelph Jr and Henry. Guests included Miro and Mrs Wertman of Elmore Ohio, Mr and Mrs Emil Kesler with son Elton of Cleveland, and Mr and Mrs J Deuschle of Py.

L. F. Kreeger Constance Sally Lee Ludelph Jr Henry Kreeger Miro ON Wertman Elmore Mro Emil Kesler Elton Clevelanc Sarudas J Deuschle

Retired minister Gilbert P. Austin dies at 83

Rev Gilbert P. Austin 83, longtime Aleth odist Episcopal minister, died of a heart ailment here yesterday. A native of Clinian counts, he served pastorates in the Connecticut and Western Ohio Conferences before retiring in 1918.

Delaware Gilbert P. Austin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dorothy Funk Mable Little Scotch Night Arthur E. Giles Junior Musical Art Society Betty Maynard Vera Mae Smith Esther Young Rhona Kirkpatrick Roman Nagorka Thelma Jeanne Gegenheimer Helen Bristol Charles @. Malley Max van Wormer William Regan Dorothy Szabo Geraldine Rigo St. Agnes Church St. Agnes Fingpong Andrew Schaefer Joseph Dunlap John Dowdell Mrs. Novak Allen Bernard Kenneth Brown Hiram College Wm. Benninghoff Elyria Woman’s Club Legion Auxiliary Wally Rourke Fremont St Comraderie Club Elmer Standen Glenwood St Alpha Beta Bluets Mildred Diewald Tuesettes Clayton Berrington Walter Davies 6Th St Jota Nu Eleanor Rhodes Sherman St C. E. C. Club United Presbyterian Missionary Society D. E. Phelps Cleveland Street Metropolitan Club A. B. Sauer 9Th Street Canton Lorain 2Nd Congregational Gehrke Clevenger West River Street Hamilton P T. A Helping Hand Society Hattie Smith Middle Avenue St. Andrews West Side Guild Alice Potter Gulf Street S. H. Bowen Helen Garfield Grace Lutheran Aid Society Alberta Ehlert Lancford Mrs. Louis Oak Street Don Torres Sugar Ridge Road Galaxy Ted Secard Fourth Street Redouble John Thomas St. Pat Das Kelhs Hale Erie Street Cloque Iva Thomas Woodland Avenue Roosevelt P-T. A Daughters of Scotland Woodworth Women's Benefit Association Alien P-T. A Thomas A. Edison P.T. A Democratic Womens Club of Ely- Tia Womans Club David J St. Agnes Circle No Sadie Strohl West Street Dr. Kirby M. E. Church Y. W. C. A. Inter-Racial Committee Missionary Society of Church of Christ Will Foster Harvard Avenue Evans India St. Mary’s Widening Circle Baptist Cathole Studs Club T. V. Boylan West Avenue Odette Club Harrietts Chile Airs A. Huse Welnek Maranatha Baptist Church Sons of Union Veterans Auwnil Sirs Warner Davis Order of Eastern Star Department of Civics and Political Science Woman's Club C. E. Parker Federal Bureau of Investigation Gideon C. E. Society Grace Lutheran Mens Club 2Nd Congregational C. E. Society Updegraff Lorain County Home Princeton Hugh Greer Parent-Teacher Association News Hamilton C.E. Activities Capitol Theatre U.S Canada E. C. Barclay ST. Peter Church B. A. Jenne Church St ST. Joseph Church ST. Paul Church Foursquare Church Evangelical Church Congregational Church Hospital News Naples Vesuvius Vicki VapoRub Madge Worthington Worthington Cleaner
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