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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1937
Page
9
Pupils of State Arts Studio present The Talk of The Town at Rialto theatre on June 24 and 25 at 8 15 p m. The show promises to surpass prior years with elaborate settings including the Radium Ballet using violet ray lighting and a huge Lollypop Tree for imaginative dances by younger pupils.
A compact survey of local bands and performers including the Freeman Band, Frank Lewis Gee Sharer Melody Revue, the Arthur Goldman Band, Thurn Orch and Saunders Band. It lists dinner dances, breakfast club song times, and theater notes featuring Edgar A Guest as a highlighted contributor.
A collage of coy quips and anecdotes from everyday life including a child’s remark about his father growing a mustache, a joke about a thirsty freshman, satire on aging and modern women, a butter underweight tale, rats in a capitol, a beauty shop ad quip, a conductor and whiskey mix up, and notes on Taller Americans and coin swallowing children, all delivered in a 1920s light society tone.
Clark Gable and Myrna Loy lead the cast of Parne ll at the Capitol Theatre with Edna May Oliver and Billie Burke among the cast.
Guy Kibbee, star of Jim Hanvey Detective, headlines an effective Lincoln Theatre screening. Critics praise the comedy as a matter of fine shading phrasing and timing in Kibbee’s performance.
North Elyria Grange holds a 7 30 p m special meeting at the Grange Ball with all members urged to attend. Lyndon Chapter meets with refreshments at 7 30 p m. Buckeye Sewers Four-H Club hosts a kid party with Neva Carrick at Gulf Road. Elvira lodges present M M degree work at the Masonic Hall. On Tuesday Shining Thumbs Four-H Club meets with advisor at 1 45 p m. Garden Club gathers in Medina at 7 30 a m. Pittsfield Peppy Panhandlers meet at Mrs H E Piper’s at 10 a m for a tureen dinner and canning rules. Eastern Star meets at Masonic Hall at 8 p m. Knights of Bee Culture at Arthur Rogers home at 7 p m. Grangs meet at Grange Hall 7 45 p m.
Miss Florence Schwartz daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Schwartz and the late Martin Schwartz and Raymond Rieke son of Mr and Mrs Riske of Cleveland wed at St Peter's Church Saturday nine o'clock Nuptial Mass officiated by Rev Father John Rhine. The bride wore a floor length white gown embroidered with subtle details and a large white hat. corsage of yellow roses. Bridesmaid Miss Viola Schwartz wore yellow embroidered net with yellow hat and pink rose corsage. Best man William Rieke wore a white suit with navy tie. groom also in white suit with navy tie. Wedding breakfast served to thirty guests.
Wakeman Channer No 117 R A M will meet at the Masonic Hall at 7 50 p m.
Immediate families attended the wedding at the bride’s home with guests from Greensburg Pennsylvania Cleveland Sheffield and Avon. Mr and Mrs Rieke departed Saturday night for a brief trip and will reside after July first at the bride’s mother’s home.
A quiet Avon ceremony united Miss Florence Kilgore of Elyria with Donald Bungard of Rocky River at the Baptist Church on Saturday. The Rev. C. G. A. Bantham officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Jean Bungard and best man Mr Kilgore, brother of the bride, attended. A reception followed at the groom's home.
Wellington Mrs Leora Peirce Yoxtheimer and Ernest L Sharp both of Wellington were quietly married at the parsonage of Rev Lonza Green at 2 30 pm Sunday. The single ring ceremony was used. Attending were Phy ig and Robert Yoxtheimer. The bride wore a light brown outfit. After the ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip. Mrs Sharp is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Peirce and has taught in Wellington public schools. Mr Sharp is a funeral director in Wellington.
The Pi nochle Club in Grafton held its last summer meeting at Mrs. Gillis's home on Thursday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs. Leon Lehman first, Mrs. Lucille Derek second, and Mrs. Leo Nilges third. Refreshments followed the games, with Miss Genevieve Erhart as a guest. The Lat a Lot Club was also hosted by Mrs. George Ed- in subsequent notes.
The sixth meeting of the Lucky Dippers was held at the school on Thursday June 17 at 2 30 PM. The program included 4 H pledge roll call by fish names and a business session planning a picnic. Dorothy Kubuske and Mrs Margaret Joven demonstrated dishwashing while the day’s project featured strawberry shortcake. Barbara Bogart of Lakewood attended as a guest.
The Jr 4 H Club met at advisor Mrs Dorothy McGills home Friday with the president presiding. Members sewed aprons towels and napkins as recreation jokes were told and riddles asked. A birthday party honored Betty Maple with gifts and games. Dorothy Burke Ruth Hitchcock and Elaine Shephard won prizes. Guests included Donna Rae Carmel Betty Wheeler and others. Memorial Hospital noted a baby boy born to Elmer and Mrs Stoll on June 15 with family visiting in Akron and Eagleville.
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