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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1931

Page

9

Miss Eleanor Riegel Weds Harry Life In Quiet Ceremony

Miss Eleanor Riegel daughter of Dr and Mrs H C Riegel of Hampton Virginia wed Harry L Life son of Mr and Mrs A H Life of Princeton Avenue in a simple six o'clock Tuesday ceremony at the Baptist church parsonage. Rev Ketcham officiated with only immediate family and two young attendees present. The bride wore an embroidered Swiss frock in pale blue and was joined by Miss Seward in a pink frock as they received corsages of rose buds. After the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip and plan to reside at 218 Princeton Avenue. The bride attended Arnhem College and worked for Worthington Ball Co. Life, a lifelong Elyria resident, is a graduate of Elyria High School, studied at Wit enberg College and the Northern University, and works in the engineering department.

Eleanor Riegel H. C. Riegel Hampton Virginia Harry L. Life A. H. Life Princeton Avenue Ketcham Baptist Church Parsonage Winifred Seward Don Jesse Life Arnhem College Worthington Ball Co Elyriane School Witenberg College Jie Northern University

Picnic Dinner for La Porte W C T U at Mrs. Miller’s Home

Members of the La Porte W C T U gathered yesterday noon at 1805 East Avenue for a picnic dinner. Devotions by Mrs. Fanny Haven and a business session included a card from Mrs. H. C. Plessinger thanking them for items sent to the Soldier's Home. A report on the Joint W C T U Institute was given and thanks extended to J. Clare George for his talk. Two third prizes were announced for East Carlisle School work. The program featured Lucile Buswell reading, solos by Jeanette Shrubsole and Mary Smith, and a reading on Prohibition and Salesmanship by Mrs. Mary Miller. A nominating committee will select officers for the next meeting, which will open with the hymn God Will Take Care of You. location of the next meeting to be announced.

la Porte J. Clare George Chronicle- Telegram Mary Miller

Trooper’s Club Plans Readings And Membership Cutback

The Trooper's Club met at Miss Marjorie Smith's home on Tuesday evening. Members reviewed plans for club activities and a three act play to be read and cast, with membership limited by a two-thirds vote. Music by Mary Smith and Hope Gregg, a comedy skit by Mae Eddy, Robert Brown and Park Dimaline, and refreshments followed. Members scheduled a swimming party two weeks hence with Robert and Earl Brown.

Trooper’s Marjorie Smith H. M. Hurlbut Mary Smith Hope Gregg Mae Eddy Robert Brown Park Dimaline Robert Earl Brown

Zonta Class Picnic at Crystal Beach Last Night

The Zonta Class of the Second Congregational church held a picnic supper at Crystal Beach last night with swimming dancing and park sports afterward Those present included Sue Simsic Thelma Page Floriam Howenstien Florence Hecock Warriett Luther Gertrude Storrer Fayette Oakley Mildred Neufer Wilma Jacobs Esther Annabelle Markel Erma Eshke Vera Strohl Barbara Sparks Marie Flood Irene Ernst Elsie Ida Dellefield and teacher Bessie Douglas

Zonta Second Congregational Church Crystal Beach Sue Simsic Thelma Page Floriam Howenstien Florence Hecock Warriett Luther Gertrude Storrer Fayette Oakley Mildred Neufer Wilma Jacobs Esther Annabelle Markel Erma Eshke Vera Strohl Barbara Sparks Marie Flood Irene Ernst Elsie Ida Dellefield Bessie Douglas

Ladies Auxiliary Knights of St John Meet at K of C Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary Knights of St John held their regular meeting at the K of C Hall with large attendance. Two membership applications were ballot, one member obligated, and plans set for a basket picnic at Cascade Park on Thursday July 30 with games contests and prizes for members and children. Next meeting is Tuesday August 11.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Knights of St. John K. of C. Hall Cascade Park

Gigg-a-Lot Club Hosts Esther Schnell Event

Miss Esther Schnell hosted the Gigg-a-Lot Club at her West River street home last evening. Bridge games provided entertainment and prizes went to Clarabelle Wise and Hazel McMullen, the guest of honor. A late luncheon followed, with plans for a two week return picnic to be announced later.

Esther Schnell West River Street Bridge Clarabelle Wise Hazel McMullen

Local Elyria-Lorain Couples In Listed Entries

Names and ages of residents including Harry Life 25 rodman Elyria and Eleanor Riegel 22 stenographer Elyria. Rev Ketcham and E D Burger 41 mechanic Lorain with Velma Myers 29 Lorain. Lorain minister. Alex Siska 39 laborer Lorain with Anna Pleso 41 Lorain. Rev Lakach.

Harry Life Rodman Elyria Eleanor Riegel Ketcham E. D. Burger Lorain Velma Myers Alex Siska Anna Pleso Lakach

Dames of Malta Host Picnic at Cascade Park

Twenty five Dames of Malta members enjoyed a Cascade Park picnic yesterday. After dinner Bunco and Five Hundred provided entertainment for adults while children played in the park estates, hiked, and joined games. Prizes awarded included Bunco first to Mrs. Clara Jensen and second to Mrs. Iva Olmstead. Five Hundred first to Rose Brain and second to Mrs. Anna Barnes. The affair was deemed a success and plans for a future repetition were welcomed.

Dames of Malta Cascade Park Bunco Clara Jensen Afrs Iva Olmstead Rose Rran Anna Barnes

Evening meeting of Emmanuel Lutheran Ladies Missionary Society

The Ladies Missionary Society of Emmanuel Lutheran Church met at Mrs H L Storer’s Cambridge Street home Tuesday with President Mrs A J Fenner presiding. Mrs Mynchenberg spoke on two years' Africa work and experiences. Refreshments were served by the hostess before adjournment to meet again August eleventh at Mrs Harold Seyles’s Princeton Avenue home.

Ladies’ Missionary Society Emmanuel Lutheran Church H. L. Storer Cambridge Street A. J. Fenner Mynchenberg Africa Agust Harold Seyles Princeton Avenue

Open Installation Ceremony of DeMolay Chapter

An open installation of officers for the Order of DeMolay Nye Chapter will take place Thursday evening July 16 at o o clock in the I O O F hall. The installing officer will be honored by the Emminent Commander Captain General of Elyria Commandery No 60 who will assist. All are invited to attend.

Order of David J. Nye Order of DeMolay Elyria Commandery No. 60

Churches of Christ youths hold Cascade Park sports day

Sixty young people from Lorain and Elyma Churches of Christ gathered at Cascade Park for sports. Elyma Christian Endeavors won 2 of 3 tennis matches against Lorain C E Society, while the local girls baseball team drilled visitors 22 to 16. The crowd ended with a Wiener roast by Wolf Court riverbank.

Churches of Christ In Lorain Elyma Cascade Park Elyma Christian

Y W C A Girls Reserve to Swim at YMCA Pool

Activities for all city Y W C A Girl Reserve Clubs include a free swim at the YMCA pool this Saturday at 1 pm. Girls should meet at 12 45 pm at the YMCA. Health Education Secretary Marion Stetson will lead with help from high school girl lifesavers.

Marion Stetson

United Presbyterian Church Picnic At Hedges Grounds

Members of the United Presbyterian church and Sunday School gathered for a delightful picnic at the Hedges yesterday. They departed at four o'clock for a sumptuous supper on the grounds and enjoyed croquet tennis quoits and baseball. A total of 132 men women and children attended the event.

United Presbyterian Church

Epworth League Beach Party At Beaver Park

About twenty Epworth League members of the Methodist church attended a Beaver Park beach party last evening. On arrival the majority swam in the lake and a three course supper followed with good things to eat.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Beaver Park

Routine meeting of Frank S. Jarmen Lodge No 663 F and A M

The stated meeting concluded with standard business and set the next session for two weeks later.

Frank S. Harmon Lodge Frank S. Jarmen Lodge No A. M

Admissions and Discharges List for Area Residents

Admissions include Mrs Merl Brunsin at 1215 East Avenue Charles Nicas at 830 West Broad Evelyn Lesnick 827 West River Rowena Rich 52 West Avenue Discharges include Florence Krugman 434 10th Street George Tulk 1195 East River Mrs William Trimer Plymouth Ohio Dorothy Duke Gulf Farms Mrs James Lilly and baby Graf ton Mrs John Kozel 701 West River Albert Japp 1124 Woodford Avenue Mrs Arthur Montague Cleveland Doris Kenyon Cleveland Evelyn Lesnick 827 West River

Merl Brunsin East Avenue Charles Nickas West Broad Street Evelyn Lesnick West River Street Rowena Rich West Avenue Florence Krugman 10Th Street George Tulk East River William Trimer Plymouth Ohio Dorothy Duke Gulf Farms James Lilly Grafton John Kozel West River Albert Japp Woodford Avenue Arthur Montague Cleveland Doris Kenyon

Community church events and picnics across Cascade area

Circle No 9 of Methodist Church plans picnic in Cascade Park with supper at 6 30. Circle No 5 hosts picnic supper with Mrs Schwind at Vermilion on the Lake. Keen Kutters and Woman's Association of Pilgrim Church gather at respective venues. Rebekah Lodge and Plus Ultra Class of Methodist Church host events. Beav er Park outing leaves from church at 6. Baptist Church holds prayer meeting. Bethesda delegates report on that rally. Methodist Mid week service set for 7 30.

Circle No Methodist Church Cascade Park Circle No. 5

Dr Miller installs new officers for Elyria Lodge 103

Elyria Lodge No 103 I O of F met in regular session last night with record attendance and visitors from Grafton. Dr C J Miller, D D G M, installed the new officers, with praise for his staff. Notable talks followed by Clayton Hall and W N Bates. Attendance figures highlighted. Adjourned to a dining room with ice cream and cake.

Elyria Lodge O. F Graftam C. J. Miller Noble Grard S. K. Telzerow Wm. Gebrke R.S N. G Clarence H. Vincent L.N G Matt W. Gerge Walter H. Watts John Gray R. E. Hoehi R. V Philip S. Stock LL. V G Joseph Lutz James A. Cathers, Jr R.S.S L C. Miller Arthur C. Miller A. Osborn Peter B. Springer Cc. J. Muller Clayton Hall Dr. Miller W. N. Bates Odd Fellowship C. F. Whitney Grafton Elyria Bob Hoehl Lodge W.H. van Oster Noble Grand W. H. van Oster E. L. Brecknock Medina Lodge

Lorain County Republican Women Hold Luncheon Speaker Notes

Seventeen members attended the Lorain County Republican Women’s Club luncheon on Tuesday noon. Alma Portman introduced Frank Stetson, who spoke as Lorain County Executive Committee Chairman. Mayors Judson Stone and E Mathews spoke for Oberlin and Oberlin Club. Elyria’s A C Schilleman announced forty seven members from her Elyria group. Eunice Bush of Elyria reported on the State Council convention in Columbus on June 14. Annis spoke for Wooster, Elsie Bennett Wilson of Medina delivered the main address on Republican Policies.

Thred L Rain County Republican Women's Club The N Inn Alma Portman Lorain County Frank Stetson Judson Stone Elvira Elyria Eunice Bush State Council Columbus Annis Wooster Club Elsie Bennett Wilson Medina Ohio State

Grace Prestine Guest of Women’s Benefit Association

The Women’s Benefit Association held a pleasant meeting at Wurst Hall with routine business and a social hour. Plans were set for a Cascade Park picnic on Tuesday July 21 inviting all members and their children. Mrs. Grace Prestine of Lorain was the guest. next meeting will be in two weeks.

Women's Benefit Association Wurst Hall Cascade Park Grace Prestine of Lorain

Meetings postponed. picnic supper planned by church groups

The card party by the Auxiliary to Eagles is postponed to a future date. The King's Daughters' Class and their families of the M. E Church will hold a picnic supper Friday at 6 30 in Cascade Park. Each family should bring their own supper.

Eagles King’s Daughters M. E Church Cascade Park

Circle No 3 meets at Mrs Wockenfus home

A strong turnout from Circle No 3 of St Pauls church gathered at Mrs Albert Wockenfus residence on Tuesday. In chair absent Mrs Leo Myers, Mrs Charles Ashbrook led the business session. The afternoon included social time and refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for August eleventh.

Circle No. 3 St. Paul's Church Albert Wockenfus North Mapisstreat Leo Myers Charles Ashbrook

Local residents take various trips and visits this week

A parade of travelers leaves for Michigan Ontario and Nova Scotia with stops in Cleveland Toledo and New York. Dr and Mrs Anderson depart for Otsego Lake and return in August. Miss Webster and Miss Francis plan a northern motor trip via Canada toward Toronto. The Ritchie couple sail to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland aboard the Bergenland.

R. G. Anderson Lodstreat D Nielsen Nancy Stanford Avenue Otsego Lake Michigan Anderson George Warner Cumberland Maryland Cleveland J. Bowie Courtlang Street Charlotte Webster Harriet Francis Cheboygan Canada Toronto Muss Webster Frank Ritchie Elyria Lakewood New York Nova Scotia New Foundland T. E. Norakoski Denison Avenue Josephine Peabody Chicago Illinois B. OC. Moore Cornell Avenue Frank Baker James Woodland Avenue Vermilion-on-the-Lake J. G. Starr A. J. Fenner Garford Avenue George Stevens New York City Edward Gates Europe George DeFrance Mary DeFrance Grove City Pennsylvania F. A. Lawrence Hastern Heights Boulevard Helen Hambleton Howard Hambleton Dallas Texas Marybelle Meade Dorothy Smith Eighth Street Cora Bemis West Street Gordon Myers Harry Bemis Marie Stahl Urichsville Ohio Guy Bullingsly Tattersall Court Calvin Kitch Ruth Dorothy Cleveland Heights S. A. Lawrence Eastern Heights Boulevard Sadie Florence Becker Air Way Walter Kihm Bud Schneider St. Louis Missouri Kathryn Whitmore T. C. Whitmore St. Luke’s Hospital William Simon Marthe Tom Canton E. F. Huston Fifteenth Street George Bradley George Bradley Jr Marion

Hard Water Beliefs On Drinking Harm Not Shown

Dr Logan Clendening outlines that hard water is not harmful for drinking in health and may slightly increase bone size in animals. He notes calcium benefits and cautions on before rheumatism treatment, with reader questions on varicose vein injections and pamphlets available from the doctor.

Logan Clendening M. D

Paris fashion notes on spiders and crepe gowns

From Paris fashion pages July coverage details Schiaparelli inspired by a spider motif. A white crepe gown features a simple front crossover, long tight sleeves, and a wide skirt to the ankles. Accessories include loose black crepe gloves.

Paris Schiaparelli

Lanvin Opaline Lame Wrap and Talbot Mandarin Hat

The description notes Lanvin offering a wrap in opaline lame as a preferred choice with a Mandarin influence. It also mentions a Talbot hat styled in a Mandarin manner, paired with nubbed starched yellow tweed.

Lanvin Talbot

Avon Community Notices of Weekend Visits and Company

Avon residents and guests are noted in weekend and Monday visits across Cleveland Heights Rocky River Wooster Lakewood and Ridgeville. Names include DeRussy Phelps Gilbert Schuster Nye Wilford Cummings Taerveen Lescher Pope Reiglesberger Mehys and Thompson with relatives in Bellevue Deroit and Ridgeville.

AVON Allen DeRussy Cleveland Heights Clara DeRussy Lester Phelps Garnet Anna Gilbert Barbara Long Mayme Burkéorf St. Christopher’s Church Rocky River Nick Schuster Cleveland Tomac Emma Nye Cottrell Earl Chas. Wilford Julius Worthover Wa. Cummings Wooster Loretta Cummings Mary Webber John Taerveen Bellevue A. P. Samuelson Jeanette of Deroft Clara Lescher Herbert Paul Pope Lakewood Herbert Piskering Antone Reiglesberger Jane Wilhelm Ridgeville Mehys Chicago Antone Thompson

Brazil Deep Mine Reaches 7500 Feet Deep

A Brazil operation claims the deepest mine in the world at seven thousand five hundred feet. The site ranks as the planet’s deepest excavation, drawing attention from mining firms and regional authorities.

Brazil

Community church hosts Rev William Smith return sermon

Pittsfield reports a large audience as Rev. William Smith returned from vacation for a sermon at the Community church. Ruth Waite of Oberlin visiting relatives attended services. Earl H. Bartlett’s funeral drew many locals and out‑of‑town mourners. 4 H Club Young Workers held a wiener roast in J A McConnsil’s woods.

Pittsfield Community Church Wmn. Smith Ruth Waite Oberlin William Davies Paul Mills Martin Mills Norwalk George Waite Earl H. Bartlett William Smith 4-H Club J. A. McConnsil Woods

Roast event followed by ball game for a lively gathering

Thursday July 9 notes a roast and ball game with a fine time. Dana of Lakewood visited his parents Mr and Mrs Kerman Schuster on Monday evening. Mrs Charles Dager and son Charles of Columbus visited cousin Ella Weat and E R McConnell for a family dinner last Sunday and with Mrs Ray Brasee at week’s end.

Dana Lakewood Kerman Schuster Charles Dager Charles of Columbus Ella Weat E R. McConnell Ray Brasee

Burglar Drops Loot After Alarm Alerts Store

In Genoa New York a burglar swiped items from the David Smith general store but tried to take burglar alarm equipment. The alarm rang as he packed, he leaped through a window and fled, leaving his haul behind.

Genoa N. Y David Smith General

Elyria Eagles Move Anniversary Frolic to Cascade Hall

Special notice announces the Elyria Eagles 28th anniversary frolic and dance moved from the Eagles Club to Cascade Dance Hall due to heat and need for a larger space. The event runs Wednesday night July 15 and tickets for frolic are valid for this dance. all are welcome.

Elyria Eagles Eagles Club Cascade Dance Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry Trooper’s Club Ladies’ Auxiliary Cascade Mrs. Mynchenberg Missionary Society C. E Epworth Leaguers O. F. Lodge Mrs. Grace Prestine Dr. Myers Clendening Central Press Association East Twelfth Street Chanel Redfern Tot Garry C. Myers Cleveland College Western Reserve University Court Street Purity Bakery Ness Kellogg Battle Creek Oxford Vestal Rudy Moc Broadway Lorain, Ohio
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