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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

12

Avalon Club Sees New President At Gerdine Home

Avalon Club members gathered at Mrs. Philip Gerdine’s residence with Mrs. Mary Gientkowski newly in charge. Plans for Father’s Day were discussed as rules were reviewed, prizes awarded to Mrs. Stella Merante first, Mrs. Gientkowski second, and Mrs. Mary Ross consolation. A three course lunch followed in pink and white decor with garden flowers. Next meeting set for Mrs. Merante’s home at 1806 West Avenue in two weeks.

Avalon Club Philip Gerdine Mary Gientkowski Stella Merante Gientkowski Mary Ross

Rainbow for Girls Plan Tennis Tournament Arrangements

Elyria Assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls met last evening with Jean Aschenbach assisted by Marilyn Hastings appointed to arrange a tennis tournament. Tentative picnic plans were discussed and tax stamps to be saved. Janet Strohl led the program featuring Beth Corkhill and Mary Jo Keyes on piano with Corinne Rhoads vocal solo. refreshments were served. The group will meet again on June 26.

Jean Aschenbach Marilyn Hastings Elyria Assembly Order of Rainbow Janet Strohl Beth Corkhill Mary Jo Keyes Miss Corkhill Corinne Rhoads Vivian Hudson Hilda Erber

Sempre Fidelis plans co-ed dinner in Cleveland

Last evening Sempre Fidelis members met Miss Mary Catherine Brand at Furnace street home to plan a co-ed dinner party at Alpine Village in Cleveland on June 22. They will meet at 6 30 at the Brand home and Vera Smith the month’s program chairman arranged a future wiener roast. Kay Sinnott was appointed reporter replacing Joyce Hastings. Prize winners Kay Sinnott and Margaret Herold received game prizes after a salad course.

Sempre Fidelis Club Mary Catherine Brand Furnace Street Alpine Village Cleveland Brand Vera Smith Kay Sinnott Joyce Hastings Margaret Herold

Hospital Admissions List Names Mixed Addresses

A hospital admissions listing shows multiple patients including Allen and Barbara Terry at 343 Kenyon Street. Mrs Louis Kovach Stop 7 North Ridge. Mrs Marjorie Foreman Abbe read. Barbara Snyder RD 2 Jeromesville Ohio. Mrs Sherman Beck RD No.. Elaine McIntyre 159 Longfellow. David Sigel RD 2. Edward Nemeth 409 Lake Avenue. Carol Beckstein Amherst. Discharges include Neely Powers and Elvira Baudrexel at Graystone Hotel Avon.

Allen Barbara Terry Kenyon Street Louis Kovach North Ridge Marjorie Foreman Abbe Read Barbara Snyder Pauline Allen Jeromesville Ohio Sherman Beck Elaine McIntyre Longfellow David Sigel Edward Nemeth Lake Avenue Carol Beckstein Amherst Neely Powers Graystone Elvira Baudrexel Avon

Mrs Gerald Leonard Re elected President of Local Child League

Mrs Gerald Leonard was reelected president of the South Side Circle of the Child Conservation League at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs C D Ryals in Grafton Round. Officers include Mrs Joseph Gusky as vice president and Mrs Ted Penfound as secretary treasurer. program chair is Mrs Ryals with assistance from Mrs Gerald Wagner and Mrs Frank Gusky. Members finished layettes for the Public Health Center. bridge followed. A breakfast in Elywoods is planned, with Mrs Ryals and Mrs Harold Carroll organizing. The c c b will meet again in September with Mrs Gerald Wagner listed as host.

Gerald Leonard South Side Circle of Child Conservation League C. D. Ryals Grafton Round Joseph Gusky Ted Penfound Elywoods Ryals Harold Carroll C. Cc. B Gerald Wagner Eastern Heights Boulevard

Debs Club Plans Cascade Park Picnic for June 25

The D. D. Debs met at Miss Mary Orosz home to finalize plans for a picnic at Cascade Park on June 25 after a handkerchief shower honoring the hostess. A refreshment course followed at Miss Betty Gurchik’s Malcolm Court home.

D. D. Debs Mary Orosz Cascade Park Betty Gurchik Malcolm Court

Local Licenses List For Elyria Area Shows Pairs Names

A roster of licenses lists Casimir Starzewski 25 Elyria caremaker and Virginia Triniszewski 18 Lorain Paul Kish 25 Cleveland laborer and Margaret Veres 18 Avon Township Clifford Bursley 27 Elyria inspector and Opal Sutton Norton 26 Heldemyer Block Elyria Maurice Wade Jackson 22 Elyria office worker and Dorothy Elizabeth Terrell 20 Eaton Township

Casimir Starzewski Elyria Virginia Triniszewski Lorain Paul M. Kish Cleveland Margaret E. Veres Avon Township Clifford Bursley Opal Sutton Norton Heldemyer

West Ridge News Notes Local Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs H Hiller visited Mr and Mrs Jack Hillier in Grafton Sunday. Norman Peterson of Sebewing and family spent the weekend with Fred and Pearl Simms. Alfred Ensign hosted the Pearce family reunion with Penfield guests. Sherman Mason family visited Bellevue relatives. J H Penfound and Harland dined with Arthur Squires and Pearl Hines in Nova. Orlando Shilts of Oberlin dined with Fred Simms. Perry Sooy of Wellington visited the Ensigns. John Richards, St Louis air school student, returns home for vacation with R H Richards. Gertrude Minnium of Meadville, Pa, visiting Irwin Eldred and family. Thelma Moritz of Toledo visiting Minnich home. Fitzgeralds of Amherst called on the Simms. H J Bier attended Ernie Reisinger funeral in Columbus. Earl Pratt of Fairview, Pa, called on Marguerite Mason. Irwin Eldred and daughters, with Mrs Minnium, were dinner guests.

West Ridge H. Hiller Jack Hillier Grafton Norman Peterson Sebewing Michigan Fred Simms Alfred Ensign Pearce Penfield Sherman Mason Bellevue J. H. Penfound Harland Arthur Squires Peoebe Hines Nova Orlando Shilts Oberlin Perry Sooy Wellington John Richards St. Louis R. H. Richards Gertrude Minnium Meadville Pennsylvania Irwin Eldred Thelma Moritz Toledo Minnich Fitzgerald Amherst H. J. Bilher Ernie Reisinger Columbia Earl Pratt Fairview Marguerite Mason

Modes and Manners Question on Visiting Guests

A woman asks if parents should accompany their daughters when young men call. The answer says parents are host and hostess and should remain at home nearby, though not necessarily in the same room as the visitors.

Rome Vv Cc

Auto Plants Operate Near Normal Amid AFL CIO Clash

AFL pickets clashed with CIO members and police in Flint as General Motors plants reopened. At Fisher Body Plant No 1 about 30 AFL members advanced on CIO flying squadron at the gates. The Buick plant, which had closed due to worker shortages, resumed operation and ran normally.

Flint Mid AFL CIO General Motors Homer Martin United Automobile Workers Fisher Body Plant No. 1 Score Cio Fisher Buick

Social visits and obituary note from local residents

Sheffield neighbors Elmer Schmitz and Arthur Bryden hosts Saturday. Lorain residents Ammon Tice visited Edward Brown family Sunday. Garfield ill at Detroit road. Meyers family called on Brown Monday. William Caley buried at Garfield cemetery after death last Friday, formerly from the area, staying with nephew John Caley in Pittsfield.

Sheffield Elmer Schmitz Elyria Arthur Bryden Ammon Tice Lorain Edward Brown Shirley Garfield Detroit Road Ralph Meyers William Caley Garfield Cemetery Mr. Caley John Caley Pittsfield

Pittsfield Organizes 4-H Club Names Officers

A girls 4-H Club was organized on June 6 at Betty Pickworth's home with Mrs Roy Muller as chairman or Mrs Dwight Davidson as advisor. Officers include Betty Mae Lounsbrough president Julia Sechrest vice president Betty Pickworth secretary treasurer Lois Neiding recreation leader Virginia Davidson news reporter. Next meeting at Betty Mae Lounsbrough home.

Betty Pickworth Roy Muller Dwight Davidson Betty Mae Lounsbrough Julia Sechrest Lois Neiding Virginia Davidson

Ladies Society meeting and Methodist group gathering

The Ladies Society of the Community church will meet Thursday afternoon June 15 with Mrs Ada Sherburne. The Methodist church societies met at Mrs Arthur Whitney's on Thursday afternoon June 8 with 15 adults and Mrs Lawrence Betts of Penfield.

Ladies’ Society of the Community Church Ada Sherburne the Methodist Church Arthur Whitney Ladies’ Aid Society Helen White Berea

Beauty tips for small hands and nails shaping slender look

A reader asks how to reduce hand size and improve dry nails. Advice covers manicure every six days, shaping near oval with a slim tip, back cuticle care, finger oiling, and conservative polish. Rings should be simple and not bulky to flatter slender hands.

Dora

Must Solve Problems Or Face Fascism Says John L. Lewis

John L. Lewis told CIO leaders in Washington that the nation faces fascism unless problems are solved bravely. He warned AFL raids on CIO fields and set a goal of organizing 20 million unorganized wage earners. He spoke to 43 heads of CIO unions urging decisive action.

John L. Lewis Washington Congress of Industrial Organizations CIO Lewis American Federation of Labor

Delivery Service Notice for 229 Courtland Redacted

A brief notice indicates a delivery service reference for 229 Courtland. Contact point provided as 229 Courtland with phone number 156 R.

Courtland

Community notices from Columbia area events and visits

The Ladies Aid Society plans a June 15 meeting with Mrs Lorena Crocker. Children’s Day is set for Sunday at the Baptist Church. Acme Grange meets June 20 with inspection and initiation. Local visits include Elyria residents at Burns and Harrington homes. Baldwin Wallace College commencement noted. A cottage project is planned by Mr Probst near C F Hales farm.

Columbia Ladies Aid Society Lorena Crocker The Baptist Church Acme Grange William Shea Elyria Henry Klink Shirley Strongsville John Burnett W. H. Harrington Margaret Harrington William Hart Caledonia Baldwin-Wallace College Willam W H Harrington William Morse Jay Madison Leon Varney F. H VanArsdale

Community happenings and gatherings in local notes

Six children attended a meeting to be held July 13 at Mrs. Stanley Pitts home. Rev. and Mrs. Homer Doak hosted a Kid party for Sunday School classes at Blanche Brandt’s, with games and refreshments. Notices include William Caley, age 87, critically ill with long illness under Dr Faus care, and Henry Parsons suffering blood poisoning from a fence repair scratch.

Stanley Pitts Homer Doak The Methodist Church Blanche Brandt Blanche John Marriman William Caley John Caley Faus Wellington Henry Parsons Hetta Starr Nelson Eugene Starr Columbus Litchfield Pittsfield George Starr

Short Cuts on Kitchen Tricks and Substitutes

Tips on removing nut meats from shells by boiling fifteen minutes. Break up nuts in a paper bag with a rolling pin. Prevent pancake sticking by rubbing the iron with salt. Use salt to reduce smoke and odor. Cornstarch can replace eggs. use a tablespoon per missing egg.

Wellington Bride and Groom Enter a June Marriage

Pauline Bertha Lorence wed James Irish at the First Congregational Church in Wellington in a single ring ceremony attended by twelve family members. After a dinner and reception at the Lorence home, the couple left for a week long honeymoon and will reside at 12 Carpenter Street. The groom is an Irish Meat Market employee and a 1929 Wellington High School graduate. the bride wore blue lace over satin with pink rosebuds. Music included trumpet and violin performances.

Wellington Ohio Pauline Bertha Lorence Fred Lorence Maygar Street First Congregational Church Charles W Recard Irish Carpenter Street Lorence

Methodist Children Day Observed in Morning Service

The Methodist church observed Children Day during the 10 30 Sunday service led by Rev Lonzo S Green with Superintendent Charles Barnes and others assisting. The program included songs readings dialogues a baptismal rite for several children and a pantomime with children in white vestments.

Methodist Church Charles Barnes Guy Phelps Edward Turner Norman Linder Lois Puder Clifton Rolfe Lonzo S. Green Merle Baumgardner Betty Hardman Gordon Wallace Gallatin Billy Norton Baumgardner Reverend Green Sonja Kay Irving Britton Kenneth Gertrude Manning Sue John Hollis Grissinger Kay Dorotha Carmen Linda Lou Lynn Larry Lynn Mary Grey Jack Allen Helen Jane Young Duane Arthur Elzabeth Beckham Norwalk Stanley Riggs Chopin Patricia Willard Marian Cowrse Jeanne Whiteside Ireta Page Vivienne Willard Janet Blakely Betty Lou Merrill Jerry Beal Tommy Gibbins Helen Henes Jean Todd Peggy Norton Helen Shepard Lael Hannon Patty Herrick Elsie Dumke Ethlyn Newberger

Ordination and Church Activities This Week

Harold Jackson’s ordination service is held tonight at the church. The Woman's Missionary Society meets all day Wednesday with Mrs. Fred Greetham. Mid week services at 7 30 led by Reverend John Green beginning the book of Revelation. Young People's service Thursday at 7 30. Friday members of the local church affiliated with the Hebrew Association attend a conference in Lorain.

Harold Jackson Woman's Missionary Society Fred Greetham John Green Hebrew Association Lorain

Miss Brenner Sings Handel and Bartlett in Service

Miss Mildred Brenner performed two arias at the Sunday morning service singing O Had I Jubal s Lyre by Handel and O God Be Merciful by Bartlett, delivering a vocal recital during the worship.

Mildred Brenner Jubal’s Lyre Handel God Be Merciful Bartlett

Prayer Meeting Seeks Member Reflections for Sermon

Reverend Alfred E Tennant requests church members write him from Cleveland at 1427 West 57th Street telling what the Church Means to Them. He will compile remarks into a sermon to be delivered next Sunday evening after a prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday.

Alfred E Tennant Cleveland West 57Th Street

Summer park services begin by four Wellington ministers

Starting the first Sunday night in July four Protestant ministers in Wellington will hold services in the Wellington public park during the summer months. The event offers seating for hundreds, special music, and sermons from the ministers. Reverend Lonzo S Green of the Methodist church will open with the first sermon.

Mursters Wellington Lonzo S Green Methodist Church

Oberlin dedicates New Hales Memorial Gymnasium for Women

About 500 Oberlin alumni students and friends attended Monday afternoon ceremonies for Oberlin College’s New Hales Memorial Gymnasium for Women. The $200 000 building was funded largely by a $150 000 gift from George Willard Hales of Oak Park and Chicago Illinois. The gym is named for Lina R. Hales the donor’s mother born on the site. Mr. Hales is a former class of 1900 member.

Oberlin

Oberlin Commencement Honors Twin Marshals Edwin and Edgar Fauver

Oberlin College honors twin honorary marshals Edwin Fauver and Dr Edgar Fauver for reunions. Both graduates of 1899, former athletes and later instructors at Oberlin. Dr Edwin Fauver later served as a physician and athletics director at University of Rochester. Dr Edgar Fauver was college physician and rector of Physical Education at Wesleyan. Also notes direct telephone service between Tokyo and Manchukuo.

Oberlin Oberlin College Edwin Fauver Dr. Fauver University Rochester Edgar Fauver Wesleyan University Middletown Connecticut Graduaion Columbia

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