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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1930
Page
7
Mrs. Alice Edwards of 660 Broad er hosts a pair of bridge luncheons this week. On Wednesday July twenty third and Thursday July twenty fourth she welcomes twelve ladies to each event for afternoon bridge.
Local clubs and organizations schedule meetings and picnics across Elyria including Sigma Gamma Club at Mrs Karl Fauver’s home Miss Evelyn Wilson assisting Circle No 3 of St Pauls Church at Mrs Harry Lauer’s West Ridge Lindy Lodge and 4H Club gatherings at various homes Woman's Benefit Association St Johns Young People Society picnic at Welch home Murray Ridge Social Dozen Club picnic at Cascade Park with Mrs Paul Hubbell hostess Frank Harmon Lodge Elks Lodge American Legion Knights of St John Boys Missionary Society Elyria Lodge No 1031 O O F and a bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs James Rennouard for Lodi Street guests from Elyria High Class of 1924 with prizes awarded to Mrs Leonard Krugman Mr and Mrs Kenneth West and Paul Braddon followed by supper.
Mrs Donald Granger of the O Donnell Apartments entertained last evening with a benefit bridge for the Sigma Gamma Sorority. Two tables were in play and refreshments were served at a late hour. This evening the society will meet at Mrs Earl Fauver’s home on Tenth Street with Miss Evelyn Wilson assisting.
Schultz family reunion draws forty from Akron Cleveland Willoughby and Lewiston New York with picnic style meal and lawn games Pythian Sisters Sewing Circle hosted by Mrs Alonzo Brown of Ninth Street with quilt made and light refreshments Sons of Union Veterans surprise Mrs Hattie Smith on Broad Street for her 75th birthday presenting a bed lamp M T C Club meeting at Miss Louise Wernert home with plans for a tureen supper at Vermilion on the Late August first and bridge prizes noted Marriage licenses listed for Fred J Watson and Margaret Marton and Reverend Bamford with Dreckenmiller entries
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary held a joint meeting to finalize plans for the annual picnic set for Sunday August third at Cascade Park. Invites extend to all overseas service men and families. basket dinner at 1 p.m. Prizes chaired by Mrs E Zarhlers, refreshments by Mrs R Young and J M Powell, contests by Mrs Anna Powell and Thomas Mihalis, and registration by J N Marquis. Next meeting scheduled for August fourth in Turner Block lodge rooms.
Canton Lorain Number Ninety Three and Auxiliary met last evening in the I O O F with fair attendance despite weather. Mrs Bertha Olmstead reported to the August meeting of the State Department held in Bellefontaine the week of July sixth. Two ladies from Cleveland Ladies Auxiliary Number Forty Four attended, with their husbands visiting. Plans for a picnic for the Cleveland Cantons and Auxiliary and the Elyria unit were made, Echoes of the State Department were shared, and an informal social hour followed.
Mrs F A Smythe Mrs Robert Wirth and Mrs Howard Barbour are hostesses for a Wednesday social at the Elyria Country Club. Tomorrow the committee will entertain with a dinner dance followed by bridge, an informal affair with reservations handled by the club or hosts.
The annual Diedrick family reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs John C Diedrick's home on LaGrange road with 75 members arriving from Lorain Detroit Elyria Ridgeville and Carlyle. Dinner and supper were served picnic style. Activities included music cards and a ball. Admissions listed for several individuals and addresses. Discharges noted for multiple people including two babies and several residents.
Mrs G E Yost of 1368 East Avenue visits her sister Mrs Della Pyle in New York City for two weeks. Miss Gertrude Jaster returns home after weeks in Carmy. Roy Hultz of Lake Avenue hosts Mr and Mrs Eugene Smith and others from Princeton Avenue Gates and Howe Streets. Dan Schnarr and Bay View two weeks. Vandemarks season on farm in Lodi Ohio. W Vandemark commutes daily to city office. Harry Stegman and daughter Evelyn of Lewiston are noted.
New York visitors spend two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Stegman while many others such as E C Griswold from Pittsburgh and Miss Barbara Stoll enjoy gatherings in Elyria. Residents host relatives from Cleveland, Wooster, Toronto, Edinburgh, Akron, Canton and beyond, with numerous weekend and extended visits noted across streets and avenues.
A Chinese company has launched a bookstore chain in British Malaya, signaling expansion in colonial markets. The move underscores growing cross border commerce, with the firm aiming to establish multiple outlets and broaden access to literature.
The Past Noble Grands and the Rebekah Social Club plan a picnic dinner on Wednesday afternoon, July 23, at the home of Mrs. John Jehle on Huron Street.
The Upton-Shepard Reunion gathered in La Port with Mrs W P Shepard and the Kirk family. Despite intense heat, attendees enjoyed a bountiful dinner a business meeting swimming and hymn singing. Names listed include Bertha Shepard Andrew Shepard from Cleveland Jack Kelly Harry Kelly Floyd Harley Charles Nevins Walter Nevins from Lorain North Eaton D Upton Mrs Harlan Shepard Ida Shepard Carroll Shepard and others from La Porte. Officers elected were Walter Nevins President Carroll Shepard Vice President Mrs Chas Nevins Secretary and Treasurer. The next meeting date was left to the executive committee.
Flaine Stilgenbauer of 217 Sixth Street was badly scalded on the face neck and arms while visiting cousin Mrs Porter Ayres in Huntington Indiana. The mother Mrs O O Stilgenbauer received word yesterday that the burns are not serious.
A Style Sources column forecasts fall sportswear shifts toward checkered and flecked fabrics in woven and knitted forms. Small contrasting checks gain favor, with variations in size shading and placement. Woven tweeds show cross bar patterns and broken checks. flecked effects rise in popularity for their irregular texture and wide appeal among women.
The Hedges hosts Mixed Dances on Wednesday evening with music by the Blue Star Orchestra. All welcome to attend and enjoy the evening of dancing and music.
The fragment notes white nubs set apart but frequently backed by style experts. It hints at niche fashion commentary where design cues and influencer backing intersect, suggesting broader trends in aesthetics and branding.
Four Lorain county wives yesterday filed suits for divorce from their husbands in common pleas court. Stella Toller cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. she and William Toller, married in 1920, have three children. Geraldine Jackson seeks divorce from Raymond Jackson, married in 1924 with two children, on gross neglect of duty. Petra Domingues of Lorain sues Porfirio Domingues for wilful absence since January 1, 1927. they married in 1926 and have one child. Effle Gerber sues Gottlieb Gerber on gross neglect of duty. her petition notes the defendant’s two penitentiary convictions, one parole, and a two- line ending context.
Notice states Mrs Miller, formerly with The C. H. Merthe Co, is now located at Carson's Millinery. Hemstitching is done every afternoon with immediate service.
A middle aged couple seeks a well furnished home to share in exchange for board. Address Box 101 Chronicle Telegram.
The petition states the defendant abandoned the plaintiff and is now living with his mother near Lorain, indicating a year term on the other and ongoing domestic dispute.
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