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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

2

Woman's Guild Affirms Orphanage Talk In South Amherst

June meeting at St John s Evangelical featured devotionals scripture reading and a poem. discussion on For of Such is The Kingdom of Heaven followed, with plans for an ice cream social on June 27 and refreshments for 29 members. Other notices include church service times and an American Legion meeting.

South Amberst Woman’s Guild St John’s Evangelical Church Bertha Flowers Mysie Holzhauer Albert Wragg Fred Eberhard C. E. Schmidt Lewis Merchant Emil Launer Bechsteins Woods A. H. Goodspeed Ted Moran Burt McMullen LaPorte Ladies’ Aid LaPorte Methodist Church Lynn Hamlin Clayton E. Smith Frank Harrison Burt Eddy Lynne Schafer Red Cross Pearl Murphy Elyria The American Red Cross Samuel Stevenson Frank McVetta George Rhoads Stevenson

Ghastly Supper and Dance at Himgerian Hall Saturday

A spooky supper begins at 3:00 PM followed by a dance at Himgerian Hall this Saturday evening. The public is invited to attend.

Himgerian Hall

Spencer Jottings Spen​cer Area Social Roundup

Long column notes numerous visits and greetings among Spencer residents. Local families, including the Brow, Hyland, Norris, Baker, Dague, Hendricks, Brouse, Weidrick and White households, host and visit relatives in nearby Elyria, Ashland, Mentor, Wooster, Grafton, Columbus, Lorain, and New London amid frequent dinners and weekend gatherings.

Brownhelm Congregational Church Services Observed

Rev Frederick B Cook will lead a unified 10 am service at Brownhelm Congregational Church with a children’s day program including Junior choir selections and a baptismal demonstration by the Primary department. Evening program at 6 30 features Young People's Sunday club at the parsonage on the topic How to be Popular and Christian.

Young Peonie Sundy Evening Club Thomas Hughes LaPorte Methodist Church

Rev Harold Weber Pastor at 9 13 a m Church Service

A church bulletin notes Reverend Harold Weber leading a Sunday service at 9 13 a m and a 252 m Sunday School session. The item records schedule details for church activities and the pastor involved.

Harold Weber

Congregational Church Family Night and Service Schedule

Poster lists events for the Congregational church including Sunday School at 10 and 11 a.m prayer service at 7:30 a.m and a 8 p.m Christian Endeavor. Family Night Friday features a tureen supper at 6:30 followed by a discussion on church organizations and their role in the church program led by Rev. R. G. Pferrer.

R. G. Pferrer Christian Endeavor Congregational Church

FFA Meeting Reviews Columbus Trip and Plans Michigan Trip

The Future Farmers of America group met in the Agriculture Room Tuesday with 14 members and advisor Carl Deeds. President Billy Brill led the session and delegates Wayne Leimbach and Billy Brill discussed FFA convention reports. They talked about a possible August site visit to Michigan and set the next meeting for June 27.

Future Farmers of America Organization Carl Deeds Billy Brill Paul Leimbach F.fla Columbus Wayne Leimbach Michigan FFA Carl Deedsaul Warne Relph Leimbsch Asgolph Earl Reimer Raymone Robert Bechtel bin Brill Harold Leuszier Edward Spratschi Alichael Tanser John Bauer Tots Belt Robert Koepke

Local FFA Delegates Attend State Convention in Columbus

Twenty three Amherst and Brownhelm FFA members with instructor Carl Deeds attended the State FFA convention in Columbus. Ten local boys competed in Livestock and judging events including A Mulk Raymond Bechiel Ralph Leimbach Billy Brill and others in Sheep Dairy Cattle and General Livestock contests.

Amherst Brownhelm Carl Deeds Columbus A Mulk Raymond Bechiel Ralph Leimbach Billy Brill Dwight Hitler Warne Leimbach Lawrence Kneise

Local Residents Move and Visit in Town News

Mr and Mrs Walter Stemma have moved into the Sarah Harris apartment formerly lived in by Mr and Mrs Dale Kellogg and their baby. Walter Sterna of Amherst Township and Erma Standen of Brownhelm were married last week. Mr and Mrs Kellogs and baby Linda Joyce are visiting Mrs Kelloggs parents in North Fair.

Walter Stemma Sarah Harris Dale Kellogg Walter Sterna Amherst Township Erma Standen Brownhelm Kellogs Baby Linda Joyce

Federal prison population trends from 1924 to 1939 show rise

The average daily population in United States federal prisons climbed from about 4,800 in 1924 to nearly 18,000 in 1939, reflecting a significant expansion of the federal penal system during the period.

United States

South Ridge mother daughter banquet at church

A church banquet drew over sixty attendees on Tuesday evening for the South Ridge event. Mothers received flowers, Pauline Histine spoke with travel photos from Norway Sweden and Denmark, and musical numbers were performed by Mrs. John Peters and others.

South Ridge Pauline Histine Lerain Norway Sweden Denmark John Peters Airs Harvey Curtis Mirra Simms Auet Aliss Mildred Wygser Maud Dramm M. O. Bsus Mara Simms

Harbert Kuepfer Nuptials in Spencer and Canton

Geraidine Kuepfer and Harold Harbert wed at St Patrick Church Wellington with Fr Will iam Moran officiating. A pink white floral decorate and organza gowns marked the ceremony. Reception followed at the Kuepfer home with roses and snapdragons present.

Gladiolas Canton Wellington Akron Pittsburgh Penfield LaGrange Spencer Spencer High School Dunnard Bradser Canton Briegroom Dannemiller MacHinley School Business College S. Patrick’s Church Geraidine Kuepfer H. Oss Kuepfer Harold Harbert Leo Harbert Willlam T. Moran Camp Johanna Hill Clementine Kuepfer William Gottschalk

Eaton News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Health News

Mr and Mrs Glenn Carpenter and children spent Decoration Day with Mrs Carpenter's parents at Mount Vernon then traveled to Columbus on business before returning Sunday night. Perley Lantz underwent appendicitis surgery at Memorial Hospital and is reported in favorable condition. Rural Women's Club meets June 6 at 2 PM at the president Cora Gills Ross home for a social program with guest invitations. Gordon Splete and wife visit his parents in town while C E Haven from East Cleveland visited A J Carpenter's home.

Byron Seely Carl Gration Schubert Frans Joann Bechtel Ither Diiher Willagm Bechtel Middle Ridge Larue Biddinger A. Clay Toledo Harland Schlechter Henriettz Har Orle Smith Lorain S. Li Wassermen Fam Mervin Schubert Vera Mee Air J. A. Heisner Russel Alsop Lakewood Nelson Bechtel Frank Gordon Elvria Mirs G. W. Gleson J. D. Funk Suesis Eula Young S. L Wasserman Harold Berg Oberlin Dennis Annie Alsop South Amerst Thomas Cramer Wes Fred Sebaub Frankie Conrad Eves Arthur Ernest Madge South Amherst Earl Gow Huron Clarence Peabody Leroy John Schultz Elstia Mir Alvin Frank Detroit Alt Jack Copley Akron William Peabody Jane Daly LaGrange August Smith Harry Brucker Milan Thurssday C. A. Conant Bay Village Mervin Sehube Vera Mae F. Hut Deughter Helen Fred Schaup Arthur Towner Chicago Clarence Peabony Grant Glasow Amherst Stonday Elyria Mrr Adam Grobe and Mirs George Knittle Leo McCourt Alidred Buile Columbus Marybell Baker Elaware Gordon McKinney New Jersey Millaré Fuller Clair Miller Grafton Lynn Coates Wellington Karl Weidrick Royal Waltz Harry Hendricks Spencer Blake Thompson Claud Ganner David Wandel Airs Scott Rowe Lodi Robbi Rowe Sady Medina Welter Rowe John Rowe Bernice Homerville Warner Rowe Chatham Brown Clarence _Thornton South Mais Street van Boxel Spencer K Phall Cleveland Berea Canton Ivon Lerai Ervin van Boxel Bertha Browand Russ Santa Browand New Mexico Miss Santa Miss Browand Waldon Byers Lodi Hospital Elizabeth Exlene Ray Bradley Betty Doris Ensign A. Wienes Mary Charles Wicks Ashland George Zeigler Jvde Weimer Pontiac Michigan Arr P. J. White Dallas Auble Karen Jones Auble Mire Donald Browse Karen Jane The Baptist Sunday School Forest Clause Preston J. White Walter Robinson Plymouth John White W. OA. Moore Sooy Spencer Town Hall Lester Phelps Ruby Cornish Mary Jean Buse Irene Buse Buss Eckert Dorothy Rice Garnet Phelps Arlene Austin Phelps W. F. Splete Gordon Splete Anna Austin Berea Community Hospital Burl A. Alartin Ray Harrington Glenn Strickland Scott Cook Ese Richard Smith Allen Harrison Washington D. C Wek Richard Hawke B. M. Crowell Marian Clean Crowell J. D. Dickson Bertha Hoffman Painesville Janet Longdon Ellsworth Hewke He Ladies Aid Society Ola Dimaline Clarence Hamilton H. H. Nye Grange Grange Hall Earl Hawke LaVerne W. R. Hawke Alma Fred Stoll Maude Salen Cora G. Ross George Harrison Alfred Stumr Abs Lee Welkden Margaret EATON Glenn Carpenter W. H. Splete C. E. Haven A. J. Carpenter Clara Pitkin Ava Pitkin Walnut Ilinois Guy Borop Grafton Road Ella Hange Phyllis Ann Rhoads Butternut Ridge Road Athens Ohio Rhoads Baldwin-Wallace College Ohio University At Columbia School Gene Harrison Washington, D. C Eaton High School H. C. Haskins East Carlisle Peter Frabotta Elyria Memorial Hospital

Suburban Church Directory of North Ridgeville and Nearby Areas

A church directory lists pastors and service times for several congregations including North Ridgeville and LaPorte Methodist, Henrietta and Columbia Methodist, Epworth Leagues, Sunday schools, and midweek services. Entries cover Rev Harold R Landon, Rev C and E Young, Rev Lawrence Crawford, Rev Thomas Hughes, Rev W F Dissette, and church-specific times.

Choir Invitation to Musical Background Event

A community choir invites everyone to attend a musical background program. The event welcomes all, with details to be announced.

East Carlisle Picnic and School Reunion Draw Large Crowd

The East Carlisle Community Club hosts a Saturday picnic at the Hedges with outdoor and indoor stands by Carlisle Scouts Troup 134, races, contests, door prizes at 2 pm, and a dance after supper with Wade Grabil. Grove Patterson may attend a Little Red School Picnic at East Carlisle school June 9.

Carlisle East Carlisle Carlisle Scouts Troup Lynn Schafer Wade Grabil Elvria Picnic O. T. Strempel Frank Harrison Frank Yoo Martin Huebner Burt McMullen E. D. ‘Inion

Evangelical Church and Bethel Temple Schedule Notice

Rev. R. G. Pferrer and Rev. L K Adams lead morning services with Sunday School at 10:00 A M and worship at 11:00 A M at evangelical church. Bethel Temple Assemblies of God in Litchfield Ohio lists morning worship at 11:90 and evangelistic service at 7:45 P M.

St. John’s Evangelical C. £. Schmidt Church of Nativity R. J. Steiger Methodist M. A. Surris C& E Young Lawrence Crawford AL J. Sfulse Epworth League Henrietta Evangelical Reformed Church Freodore Hucer Luis Surdas BH. H Patrick Brighten M. Blacksfield Rochester Avon Baptist Church Virgin Geren Thomas Buel Me Ae Spencer Methodist Church Earl L. Lee Huntington United x George Ku Homer Doak Roy Widdowson Margaret Luikart Joseph H. Mayer Lagrange Methodist Church N. M. Werrick L HR. Adams North Eaton Church OF Christ J. C Updestaff F. Mott L K. Adams Bethel Temple Assemblies OF God Litchfield Ohio Spencer MT. Zion

Discussion Questions for Spiritual Watchmen

Questions explore how men may be spiritual Watchmen today and the New Testament teaching on personal responsibility. It asks why past religious experience is unwise to rely on, who is to blame for anger, and the impact if moral responsibility ends. CLERICUS notes our responsibility depends on our opportunity to help others. Lesson prayer seeks clear vision and courage to fulfill righteous obligations within our possibility.

Ezekiel Babylon Jeremiah Israel House of Israel Jesus Christ Heaven Christ Eze Kiel Clericus

Mennonites and Dutch in Upper Canada history

The Mennonites and Pennsylvania Dutch have made notable contributions to the development of Upper Canada, influencing settlement patterns, agriculture, and community life in the early province. Their imprints include farming techniques, religious and cultural traditions, and participation in local commerce and governance.

Upper Canada

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Woman's Union Elsdies Altar Society Nativity Church Legion South Amherst American Legion George Kuhn Mabel Fremont Clarence Dague Dewey Hook Sullivan Doc Myers Rook River Corners Betty Bradley Arthur Sanford Taylor Frank Browand Mildred Builer Mary-Bell Baker Delaware Maud Hendricks Mentor Vance Hendricks Veda Vella Brouse Clara Brouse Rirs R. D. Starr F. Johnston South Euclid Geraldine Weidrick Betty Bridges Lloyd Smith Willis Dr. Smith Glenn Trapp Cinderella Janice “Moore Wooster Lyle Browand Frank Wempher Leon White Thurston Ohnsiead F. White Arrion Thompson Ida Naylor John Weimer Charles Crick Doris New London Sundefernoon BR. E. Bishop West Salem White John Stark Baltic Meaiinda Naylor Beulah Woods Anna Kaufman Huntingdon Lydia Daugherty Harvey Pitlenger Oregon Clara Woods Roy Davenport R. J. Davison Bertie Gilbert Bloomfield Frank Brouse Wretha Brouse Roy Brouse Donald Brouse Joe Browand Frank White Elsine Ridgeville Bertha Olmstead Leslie White Joseph Carpenter Homer Carpenter Emma Sooy Jactter Homer Soor Charles Clapp Columbiana Mary Dickason Dillion IG. A Hat Crow's Corners Wilda Moore William Aloore Gertrude Wood Erhart Sidney Beach Frances Beach the Woods David Geisinger Cinderella Still Jack Sharp Elmer Eshelman Malinda Naylor Evangelical Church F.fla. Plan Trip Suburban Church Directory Columbia Baptist Harold R. Landon Egest J. Dunford North Ridgeville Laporte Methodist Suchas School Henrietta Methodist FO J Norris le Yu Columbia Methodist Church Bicie Camden Baptist Church W. Fb. Dissette Homer Edward Brighton Clarksfield Grove Patterson Toledo Blade Carlisle Township Little Red Patterson LaPorte Burt Eddvn A. P. Bailey Church News Lagrange Baptist Church Henry A. Craver Aneis Congregation’s Church Frederica KB. Cook Lv Teamm United Congregation’s Methodist Church OF Penfliek Unitus M Werrick ST. Peter’s Catholic Church Neurth Ridgeville George Martin Joseph Buescher Brownhelm Reformed Harod ED Weber Penfield Junction Baptist Church Rev Fred Jones Young Peoples Bible Study Grafton Methodist C. F. Mott Homerville Zion Lutheran W. E. Byers Steadsay School Pittsfield Methodist Church Kipton Belden Brownhelm Evangelical Church Avon Methodist Birmingham M. E. Community Church R. J. Norris E. J. Darby S&s S Gwendolyn Gardner Florence United Church Joseph Dudley Arthur Coultrip S&s. S Ella Reising Book Review American Youth Commission Ira de A Reid American Council On Education Atlanta University
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