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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
3
Mrs. Watts Pye spoke at a Methodist WSCS gathering, recounting hardships during the Japanese invasion and wartime events. The program included scripture, prayers, and a missionary pledge discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for April 4 with a book review expected.
The Wo mans Assocition of the Fist Congregational church held a regular meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Mrs. Peter Smith opened with routine business as the Tut Circle led the program. Mrs. James Thomas conducted the devotional, speaking on closing verses of part one of The Vision of Sir Kawntal Mes. George Day, Mrs Robert Me Williams, Mrs Wat Thomas and Mrs Ralph Murdock presented phases of the works aided by Weimart's Gift and Ryder Memorial Hospital needs in Puert Rico. Mrs Day reported on dam front work for returning servicemen and recreation for college students, plus junior camp material. Mrs Wall Thomas spoke about Merom Institute at Merom Indiana, a nondegree school addressing rural social problems. Mrs Murbach explained Dr Laubach's choice of the Philippines as a field, noting his "each one teach one" method. Miss Lola Shaw announced that sacrificial luncheon proceeds on Thursday, April 6 would fund the Women’s Gift. A social hour followed.
Mrs Wolhun Rigel hosted Cameo Club associates for bridge last night at her home on Harvard Avenue. After games Mrs Ed Coleman won high prize and Mrs Ernie Reber was feted. Desserts were served at south tables prettily arranged on Thursday March 22. Mrs Cartinge was entertained at her home on River Street.
Local personals page notes Jeck K. Bellingham, a seaman, returning home on leave with extended orders for a four day visit with his parents on WOR Langford avenue and his wife. He recently graduated from Radio School at Northwestern University in Bralston and will head East after a Sunday return. Other items mention Brankdin Chiyede Codgiam and Mrs Ron Repose Beoesay Savih, plus Mrs Bliner Nichol and Port Busty Ware BA assignments, and various social and club activities including YWCA and Red Cross fund donations, bingo, and officer elections.
Army Nurse TA Fila McClellan will speak at the YMCA tonight at 7 30 showing the film No Grew Glory. She recently spent time in Panama and Puerto Rico. McClellan is on leave at her Wellington home and the public is invited. refreshments will be served.
Edison and Gates PTA meet at Gates school auditorium with Rev Humbert of Epworth Methodist Church Toledo speaking. Catholic Study Club and other groups convene at various churches and community sites. A neighborhood club social includes remembrances for service members and bingo prizes. Next meeting set for March 29 at Mrs Squires home on River road.
Hostess Mrs White led a parish women’s meeting at Stanford Avenue noting upcoming guest reviews of Faith and biblical figures. Members reported successful bake and rummage sales and prepared for a card party while planning service project items for men in the parish.
Unclear readable notes describe hospital discharge activity and patient names or initials. The fragment mentions Berklen Woorat Lasmas Maa and other unclear terms, with street references and a likely local hospital context. The legible items provide no complete events, dates, or outcomes.
WE club was entertained by Mrs. Edna Betz of Homer on Wednesday evening. Theresa Wisnnski and Pior Arndt received high scores. Mabel Roesemann won a special prize. Luncheon featured a birthday cake with green candies and tall green paper toppers. Birthdays of Mrs. Lee Perkins and Mrs. Wisnnski were observed with lovely gifts. Next meeting Tuesday March 14 hosted by Mrs. Perkins on Lodi Street.
Edison P T A sessions approve sending three delegates to the Ashland spring conference and a paper sale on April 12. Garford P T A backs reading circle purchases, three delegates to Ashland, and a $4 Red Cross contribution while naming Walter Graber secretary.
Mrs Hila Brouse of Wurstcourt hosted at Maison Nette in Lorain County. District manager Mr Mullin and his Lakewood wife attended as guests. Evening featured games and business, with St Patrick's day decorations. Prizes went to Mrs Jane Hawke of Wellington Ethel Bergman and Maude Sulen of Elyria.
Six Elyria girls join the WAVES serving in varied roles from aviation mechanics to hospital corpsmen. Names include Dorothy Lingenfelter at Millon, Ruth Stark in Officers' Training, Jaycee Nichols, Elizabeth Fusa, and Ruth Menke, with others at Norfolk and Long Beach. They train at Hunter College and Milledgeville Storekeepers School, then report to Navy bases.
The Past Presidents Parlay of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs H Bogart 346 Princeton Avenue last night. Members voted to send an Easter gift to adopted nurse Georgia Stambrough and awarded prizes to Mrs Charles Hansen and others. A salad course followed games as plans for the next meeting were announced.
Helen Marie Lament, third grader at St. Agnes School, marked her February 29 birthday with a school party for 50 third and fourth graders featuring ice cream cake and games. An evening celebration at home followed with gifts, refreshments by Mrs. Kubhisa and Ann Plato, and candies on the birthday cake. Guests came from Lorain and Elyria. Helen is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Lament of 119 High Street.
Nearly two dozen neighbors and friends gathered at 6 West to celebrate Mrs Shubert. Music filled the room as gifts arrived and a brightly lit cake bore 78 candles. The Army Air Base band played The Star Spangled Banner 424 times that year per Director Baxter. A rummage sale was set for Saturday at 9 a.m. on Second Street.
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