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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
11
Avon Lake council met Monday with routine items approved including paying invoices and accepting the clerk’s report. A first reading ordinance bans placing signs within street limits and a property purchase for a village dump was referred for recommendation.
Hill-Toppers will meet with Airs Will Tomanek on Wednesday June 6 instead of next Tuesday. Afternoon Pinochle Club will gather Thursday June 6 with Mrs Henry Kinsner replacing Tuesday. Afternoon 500 Club postponed to June 11 with Mrs Robert Doughty. Mrs J E Light of Burbank Calif visited relatives in Decatur WI and LaSalle IL with the Heiders and others. Alumni meeting at New Philadelphia attended by Mr and Mrs Granville Dunlap and Mrs Mabel Drake.
James Nichols and Otto Siler hosted a Friday shower at Nichols home on West Main Street in LaGrange for Nellie Jackson, now Mrs. Cher Copeland. Guests from LaGrange and Penfield enjoyed yellow and white decor, gifts, bingo, and recipe notes. Mrs. Florence Hagenmeyer of Cleveland hosted a dinner for the bridal party Friday evening.
Members of the Birthday Club gathered at Mr and Mrs Frank Wolcott to celebrate the late term birthday anniversary. A delicious dinner for twenty was served and a social evening followed the meal.
Wayne Aldrich finished his freshman year at Ashland College and is at his parents home. Fred and John Wilcox returned from Ohio Northern University with Mrs. Arthur Wilcox. John Holcomb Jr. underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital. Ruth Gott visited with a friend from Western Reserve University. Hazel Adams hosts the Home Makers Club on Tuesday June 4, marking the last meeting before summer recess. LaGrange requests twenty five dollars for War Relief through the Red Cross. George Zofein and Rowan Foe hold positions on the Great Lakes this season.
Mrs. Carl Robart hosted a graduation class meal. many local families and guests from Cleveland, Vermilion, Norfield, Amherst, Ridgeville, Lorain, Oberlin, Castalia and Castalia area traveled or stayed. The piece lists numerous Sunday visits and weekend stays among residents, with names such as Alice Munn Idella Munn, William Fullgrobe, George Denison Teddy Denison, June Smith Greenwich, and others.
Local notes report gatherings and guests from Brighton to Wellington and Cleveland. Families including Novak, Jancura, Rhodes, Perkins, Jackson, Gill, Wright, Hamilton, and McClellan are listed with Sunday dinners, tea plans, hospital recoveries, and weekend visits. The Oberlin Seminary speaker and conservatory music add seasonal events.
Sunday supper guests at the L. W. Johnson home included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thoma and daughter Betty from Avon Lake, Mrs. Isabelle Eckroades of Indianapolis, and Virginia Moore with brother George Moore of Elyria. J. S. Townsend attended the wedding of granddaughter Luella Walker to Arnold Mayes of Nova at Mission church officiated by Rev. Charles Mayes of Ashland. The Walkers formerly lived on Abbe road. Camilla Townsend and Ruth Dechant are noted.
Penfield clubs announce meetings in early June. The Farm Woman’s Club gathers June 1 at Mrs Charles Baker’s Rochester home for a covered dish lunch. Penfield Grange holds its regular meeting June 5. Mothers' club meets June 6 with Mrs Clyde Minkler. Happy Summer Sewers meet June 6 at adviser Mrs Howard Andrews. 4 H Needle and Thimble club also meets June 6 at Mrs Howard Andrews.
Moss Catharine Schulz received many gifts at a surprise family party held at her parents home on Sunday May 26. Arranged by the Schulz family, the event catered for 33 guests with a two course dinner. Relatives gathered from Cleveland South Fuelid North Olmsted and Penfield.
The Ridge Tool Company office force in Ridgeville hosted a Monday evening shower for Miss Catherine Schulz who has been employed there for several years. Schulz is the fiancée of Kenneth Kellogg of Penfield.
Detroit couple Mr and Mrs J A Houghton visited Mr and Mrs David Keves. Cleveland couple Mr and Mrs David Heves spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Devereaux. Several residents including Mrs Ada Hastings and Austin Hastings hosted and hosted callers in Brunswick Litchfield Akron and other hometowns.
The Hi Lo Pinochie club was entertained Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bowman. High score honors went to Mrs Stanley Sooy and Fred Rollin with low going to Mr and Mrs Relph Bowman. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Lee Walker and daughter Ordella visited Mr and Mrs Gerald Haines in West Bedford. Mrs Walter Heldt and daughters stayed with the TatI and Shanshen households, visiting Margaret at Ashland College. Emily Sitranahan, formerly of La Grange, lives with daughter and family after her husband’s recent death. Richard Lyndes visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Lyndes. A. J. Hulse accompanied to Painesville Mecca and Warren by Volney Nash and sons Richard and Charles. Mrs Harry Kenat of Cleveland visits her parents. Mr and Mrs Andrew Neidling hosted Mr and Mrs Charles Andrews and Mrs Elizabeth Andrews hosts Arthur Andrews’s family. Mrs Albert Holzzer of Cleveland spent Tuesday with Mrs A D Mre. Rev Lawrence Crew ford and Mr and Mrs Charlie Black attended Norwalk District conference at New London. Mrs A J Hulse gave a miscellaneous shower for Miss Lynn Eldred. 31 attended. Sunday Worship starts June 2 at 9 45 am with Sunday School at 10 45.
Eaton EATON Little Dorothea Mack was guest of honor for her seventh birthday Sunday at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Miss William Simms on Schramm road. A birthday cake with candles topped the festive dinner for Mrs. Billa Mack, Mr. and Mrs. John Mack, Dorothea, Charles Simms, and Mr. and Mrs. William Simms. Many gifts were given to the honored child.
Mrs. F. C. Altman of North Olmstead spent a week with Mrs. A. J. Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hall of Washington, D. C. were guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Hall.
Margaret Meter and Kenneth attended the wedding of Miss Wilma Squire in Columbia on Saturday. Victor Gornall entered St Joseph's hospital Wednesday morning for an appendectomy. Miss Grace Gaudern of Cleveland visited the Ed Browns on Wednesday and Thursday.
Regular Grange meeting at the Henrietta school drew good attendance. Rex Lees led business to start a Grange costume box and a question-suggestion box. A memorial service followed with Rev. T. Becher Chaplain. Mary Ladrach read the 23rd Psalm and prayers were recited in union. Members decorated the altar as songs were sung. Next meeting set for June 4 with a summertime program and a movie When Summer Comes.
The senior class names Jan Rendeigh Daphne Bates Virginia Rottar Evelyn Greszier Helen Bates Elmer Leimbach Lewis Rothe Raymond Petty Ralph Mc Dowell Jr Keith Bucks Nick Masson Kenneth Denger Donald Portman Kenneth Altmiller and principal Mrs J C Slack along with Miss Wright first and second grade teacher Melvin Heidrich left Mordar morning by auto for Washington D C and other points of interest during the coming week.
A long list of Oberlin area residents and visitors attended dinners and social calls at several homes Sunday. Notable names include Ruth Portman, Joanita Gibson, Ella Kendeigh, Earl Kendeigh, Paul Court, Maurine Catlin, Ernest Lammermyer, John Bauman, and many others from Oberlin, South Amherst, Wellington, and Berea.
Mrs Howard Gould of Griswold road near Elyria entertained the W C T U at Mrs John Geissendoerfer home. Gould led the meeting and program due to illness of president Mrs Alex Born on Wednesday afternoon.
New London population climbs by 125 to 1657 per the 1940 census. enumerator was George Golde. June 26 marks the second annual community picnic at Chippewa Lake park with New London Day partners including the C. F. Ward Company. Ford sedan stolen from Donald Kirkton was found abandoned east of town. yearbook innovations drop ads, Sylvie Mariean Meeks born at New London hospital. Governor Bricker hosted Victor Sackets. Busy Buccaneers and Kitchen Maids Club meeting moved to Mrs. Lewis Heyman. Freeman to speak at New London Grange June 6.
Vincent VENCENT Reverend and Mrs Theodore Paul and baby visited near Columbus with M B Copas family. Attended A E churches district conference in New London. Bonita Harnish stayed with Mrs L E Dean in Ford road. Bonneybell Harnish at Genper Lakewood. John Cook and Joe Camera visits near Vermilion and Brownhelm.
Chatham residents hosted and visited relatives guests included Mr and Mrs Archie Packard at the Wolfe home in Wadsworth for a birthday. Elgin Packard returned from Ledi hospital. A birthday party for Mrs Clapp and Mrs Brinker featured Mrs Earl Stentz and others. Several families hosted dinners and guests at Darby Joan in Leroy and at Walkden and Hawke homes. The Chatham school seniors left for an eight day eastern trip including Washington and New York World's Fair.
A hostess entertained twelve members and three guests including Mrs Roy Angersbach, Mrs Barbara Angersbach, and Mrs Harry Meyer plus her son.
Grafton Ar and Mrs Elmer Sto hosted the Friendship class with a scavenger hunt and prize for Jr. and Mrs. E N Butler. Plans include a June 26 Willow Park picnic. Guests attended various family and social visits across Berea Cleveland Brecksville and Elyria. The Book truck will be in Cincinnati for the American Library Association convention.
Mrs. Dorothy Millis received a miscellaneous shower in Canton at her mother Mrs. Mary Alls home with guests including Mrs. L A Mohrman and daughter Virginia and Mrs. Robert Mohrman of Hivria. Miss Mills is the bride elect of Robert Fowler of Canton with the wedding set for June 2. Mrs. Luna True plans to join relatives in Warren soon as her daughter relocates there. Wallace Bear family hosted visitors from Indiana and local kin with Betty Jane Bear visiting Baldwin Wallace College and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bear of Wellington attending midweek events.
Mr. and Mrs. Frye and son Joseph visited the Biddingers in Nova. Howard Dayton of Pittsfield called on Frank Bechtel. Mrs. J. H. Delefield and Miss Laura Delefield visited Cleveland guests. Birth announced for George Charles Ingram born May 18 in Port Dover Canada to Alr and Mrs George Ingram. Mrs. Mildred Kolbe formerly of Canada is Ingram’s mother. Mervin Schubert attended the U Kum Kum Club meeting at Mrs. Albert Witte’s Foster Park road. lunch served to 12 members from Vermilion Brownhelm Amherst Elyria and Oberlin. Schubert will host in June. Orle Smith of Lorain spent Sunday with the Wasserman family. Mona Champion of Oberlin visited Mrs. Mervin Schubert Tuesday. B O Hara of Lorain spent Thursday evening at the Wasserman home. Grant Glasow and family called on Robert Keys in Elyria Sunday. Merron and Lillie Henson of Lorain spent Sunday with Mervin Schubert. S L Wasserman spent Friday with Sterling Ford of New London.
Rev. G. Pferrer leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 8 p.m. Church Service follows.
Tuesday at 2 p m the Perfect ion Sewing 4-H club meets at the Congregational church parlors and Group 2 Merry Workers 4-H club meets at the school for their Fresh from the Oven project. Wednesday June 35 the Ladies Society meets at church parlors. Friday 6 30 p m Family night at the Congregational church includes a threen supper and talks by church organizations.
Mrs Frederick B Cook hosted a WCTU gathering Tuesday afternoon with devotionals led by Mrs A J Cooper reading the 23rd Psalm and poems God’s Will and Heaven is Here. Attendees included Mrs Cooper Miss Mary Chapin Mrs Harvey Brandau and others. Meeting日期 set for last Wednesday monthly with next on June 26 at Mrs Harvey Brandau’s home.
Mrs. Jennie Heller, a well known former Clarksfield resident, was buried in Auburn Washington after passing away at her daughter Cora Martins home. Sunday May 5. Also notes: families moving residences and several local visitors and illnesses reported among residents.
Week reports that Mr and Mrs Bear expect to relocate into a newly furnished apartment in Wellington, reflecting a domestic milestone amid local housing activity.
The Spencer alumni banquet and dance gathered 130 attendees at the schoolhouse Saturday. Toastmaster Charles Omerald presided in the auditorium after a family-style dinner served by the PTA. Attendees from out of town included many named families and friends from Wellington, Columbus, Akron, Cleveland, and Grafton among others.
Mrs Clara Woods has been poorly at home for weeks. Mr and Mrs A H Brerley of Litchfield visited G L Emerson home. Mrs Clara Brouse and son Marion returned from Ashland after winter with Veda and Vella Brouse.
West Ridge residents hosted and visited neighbors over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J H Penfound entertained guests including Archie Penfound and Hazel Carwood from Elvira, with Harland Penfound also present. Southeasterly visits included Irwin Eldred and daughters calling on Milton Eldred in Lorain. A Farm Bureau Council meeting occurred at the Schramm home in New Oberlin, and Marys Wimmers attended the Knights of St John auxiliary anniversary at St Marys Hall in Elyria.
Greenwich Connecticut. The Federal Communications Commission intervened after complaints that local garages listened to police broadcasts and arrived at accident scenes before officers. The FCC bans use of information from police broadcasts for personal gain with penalties up to a $10,000 fine or two years imprisonment.
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