Early Elyria Odd Fellows Lodge 103 marks 150th anniversary
Society history of Elyria Lodge No 103 Independent Order of Odd Fellows reviewed by Cc. J. Miller from M W Todd notes at last night’s meeting. Charter dated March 1 1848 credited N B Gates. Early meeting rooms on Broad Street and Court streets, later Broad and Washington, a fire, and rescue by A E Lord. Temple rebuilt 1891 on Broad Street. 1920 property on Second Street purchased. Notable members include Gates Todd and Lord. Charles Vincent oldest member with over 40 years in the lodge. Frank Church joined Black River lodge 1887 and transferred to Elyria 18 years ago. Social close to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Lodge No. 103
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Cc. J. Miller
M. .W. Todd
Wre Cfrosacicu
Order of Odd Fellows of
Elyria
Lodge No. 103
N. B. Gates
Gates
Beebe Hotel
Broad and
Court Streets
Elyria Savings and Trust Company
Burns
Broad Street
Second Street
Elks Hall
M. N. Todd
A. E. Lord
Charles Vincent
Frank Church
Black River
Lorain
St An drews Episcopal Guild hosts 11 members at Woodland Ave
President Mrs Harold Kunkle led the North Side Guild gathering with eleven members sewing a special project. A funds distribution discussion and future project planning followed. Mrs S S Rockwood shared two chapters from the Episcopal church manual. Miss Louise Baker led tea and Mrs Jack Flynn will host April seventh at Harrison Street. Attendance hit one hundred percent. St Johns Club host Miss Helen Kraeft on Louisiana Ave with topics by Laura Bucholz. A social hour and refreshments followed. Mrs Ella Peck will entertain on Clinton Ave April seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kunkle
North Side
Helen Kraeft
Louisiana Avenue
St. John’s
Holy Land
James Nichols
Laura Bucholz
Ella Peck
Clinton Avenue
Needs of the Women of South America Presented at Emmanuel
Mrs Hazel Rheinick spoke on the needs of South American women at the Emmanuel Lutheran Missionary Society meeting last evening. Mrs Charles Conram led the devotional on Prayer. A social hour and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Hazel Rheinick
Missionary Society
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Charles Conram
Lunch at Church of Christ Thiursday 25e plus tax
A small notice announces a lunch at the Church of Christ on Thursday from 11 A M priced at 25e plus tax. It notes the event as a community gathering and fundraiser opportunity for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Thurs
Johnston Knit and Gift Shop Spring Outfit Yarn Line
The Johnston Knit and Gift Shop offers a complete line of yarns patterns and needles for making your spring outfit. Free knitting instruction. Gifts that are different to suit every person.
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Johnston Git and Knit Shop
Wives Of Pastors Honored At First Baptist Reception
Nearly two hundred women from the First Baptist Church gathered at the Hast Avenue House to greet Mrs. R. E. Neighbour and Mrs. Ralph W. Neighbour after their return from Bible conferences in the South. A tureen dinner preceded the reception, with an Alpha Class program featuring solos and readings.
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The
First Baptist Church
Hast Avenue House
R. E. Neighbour
Ralph W. Neighbour
Dr. Neighbour
South
Alpha
Neighbour
Alan van Wormer
Ruth Potter
Miss Larsen
McKeesport
Pennsylvania
Mary Jean McElfresh
May Baum
E. J. Porter
Young Women’s Trio
Francess Bennett
Irene Hollis
Mary Battdorf
Robert Boylan
Alex Graham
Frank Wiltord
Ely Parent Teacher Association Meeting Highlights
Mrs C L Wigfield opened the Ely PTA meeting reviewing objectives. A council report and card party report followed. The group will buy reading circle books for the school. Miss Nellie Mantle headed the afternoon program with violin solos and a trio performance. Mary Armand Brown spoke on child self understanding. Marjorie Werner’s room won the attendance prize.
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C. L. Wigfield
Ely Parent Teacher Association
Carr
R. G. Rockwood
Olsen
Ely Association
Obligate Candidate Guests of Mrs. Ida Sherman
Obligate candidate past presidents of the Rebekah Lodge attended at Mrs. Ida Sherman’s Twelfth Street home Tuesday. President Mrs. Lorena Handley led the session with one candidate obligated. A memorial service honored the late Mrs. Anna Fields of Lorain. The program featured contests with readings by Mrs. Faustina Rawson, Mrs. Ella Williams, and Mrs. Lena Klasek. Refreshments were served to seventeen members and guests. a six-taper birthday cake celebrated members born this month. Mrs. Lydia Squires of the Gray Apartments will host the group on April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Ida Sherman
Twelfth Street
Lorena Handley
Anna Fields
Lorain
Faustina Rawson
Ella Williams
Lena Klasek
Lydia Squires
The
Gray Apartments
Local Personal News and Births in Elyria Area
Mayor and Mrs Tom Gardner of Union City Pa were guests of Mrs Clara Springer in Middle Ave and left for California with Mrs Rodgers of Venice Calif joining for two weeks. The Reverend William W Smith will speak at St Andrews Episcopal church Thursday. Mr and Mrs P McBride are parents of a son born March ard in St Josephs Hospital Lorain. Mrs McBride was formerly Betty Haywood. Mr and Mrs Harry Schwind of West Second St improving after pneumonia. Louis Koletka and Oscar Mouser of Huntington W Va spent weekend with Mrs Koletka at Clayton apartments. Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Yourkviteh 11 Shear St a daughter at Elyria Memorial Hospital on March third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gardner
Union City
Pennsylvania
Clara Springer
Middle Avenue
California
Rodgers
Venice
Springer
William W. Smith
Church of the Incarnation
Cleveland
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Smith
Cora Smith
P. McBride
Marchard
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lorain
McBride
Betty Haywood
Harry Schwind
West Second Street
Louis Koletka
Oscar Mouser
Huntington
West Virginia
Koletka
Clayton Apartments
Missionary Frances Blackburn McArther Speaks at Elizabeth Stevens Society
Mrs Frances Blackburn McArther, a missionary to South America, spoke to the Elizabeth Stevens Society of the Methodist church last evening recounting her work, customs, and native crafts. New members Miss Henrietta Wosgley and Mrs Clarence Schroeder were welcomed. dinner was prepared by Mrs B H Long's committee, with devotions led by Mrs R B Hultz on Peace and Love. The program featured duets and solos sung by church members, with Mrs H Gregg at the piano. The next meeting is planned for the first Tuesday in April under Mrs J L Bridgeland with Mrs C V Beazell handling dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Blackburn McaArter
South America
Elizabeth Stevens Society
Methodist Church
Henrietta Wosgley
Clarence Schroeder
B. H. Long
R. B. Hultz
Keith Brown
Jay Fitch
Brown Bird
Henry Beam
H. H. Gregg
J. L. Bridgeland
C. V. Beazell
Pajama Party Hosts Senior Legion Auxilia on Sixth Street
Annie Lou Olsen entertained Junior Legion Auxiliary with a pajama party Monday night. A women’s business session elected the hostess chaplain and planned a March 20 card party at the Legion Home. Members will sew red cross bags for sailors and soldiers. Tulip centerpiece and green decor graced luncheon. Nancy Oldfield and Elaine Evans to host next meeting April 6 at Kenyon Avenue.
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Annie Lou Olsen
Sixth Street
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Legion Tlome
Nancy Oldfield
Elaine Evans
Kenyon Avenue
Illustrated talk on Birds of This Vicinity feature
An illustrated talk by Robert L. Baird of Oberlin on Birds of This Vicinity highlighted a joint Jefferson St. Agnes Edison and Gates Parent Teacher Association meeting in Gates auditorium. The Mothersingers sang three pieces under Miss Marjorie Rossett er and the Junior High School orchestra performed under Miss Viola Hargrave. F A Dusthimer directed the event which drew over two hundred attendees.
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Robert L. Baird
Oberlin
Jefferson
St. Agnes
Edison
Gates
Gates Auditorium
Mothersingers
Marjorie Rossiter
Hgh
Viola Hargrave
F. A. Dusthimer
Mystery Sisters Orne Sempre Club Gathered at Firestone Home
Members were entertained at Mrs. Maude Firestone house on Adams street Monday evening. Regular session included mystery sisters drawn and a flower committee named Rose Krause and Marie McMullen. Bridge results: Marie Sinerson high, Beatrice Trifiletti second, Alice Koehn consoled. Dessert served at small tables. Next meeting set for March 17 at Miss Sinerson’s Floral court home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orne Sempre Club
Maude Firestone
Adams Street
Mystery Sisters
Rose Krause
Marie McMullen
Marie Sinerson
Beatrice Trifiletti
Alice Koehn
Birthday Dinner Honors Frank Law At Longfellow Home
Mrs. Irvin Klinect hosted a chicken dinner at 180 Longfellow Street in honor of her brother Frank Law. Eight guests attended including Mrs. Jacob Law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Law and their son Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Klinect and their children Alice and Eugene. A cake with twenty eight candles topped the table as lighted tapers stood beside it. After cards, ice cream and cake were served.
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Irvin Klinect
Longfellow Street
Frank Law
Jacob Law
Jack
Irvin Kiinect
Alice
Eugene
New Officers Preside at Jefferson Girl Reserve Meeting
New officers presided yesterday as the Jefferson Girl Reserves met. Eleanor Arndt reported on the Inter club council which met Saturday after the play day at the YWCA gym. Plans were announced for a short hike near Tuesday.
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Jefferson
Eleanor Arndt
May Be Lily Pons Seeks U S Citizenship
Tiny French opera star Lily Pons announced she is moving her furniture to America and will perhaps become a citizen of the United States.
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Lily Pons
America
Ciizen
United States
Evening church and club events listed in local notice
Rebekah Lodge dinner and meeting at 6 p m. S O Club with Mabal Spaeth at Chestnut Ridge. Junior Protected Home Circle supper at Agnes Dunford 237 Eighth Street. Eagles Auxiliary card party after meeting. Maranatha class at Baptist church. Elyria Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association meeting. Garford PTA contest at 7 30 p m with Fathers in charge. Lenten services at St John s Lutheran and Grace church 7 39 p m. Reverend Schumm to speak on Today Thou Shalt Be With Me in Paradise. Church night at Second Congregational with Mrs A N Fell devotion and Dr Kemp on What to Believe About God. First M E church Lenten service at 7 30.
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Rebekah Lodge
Mabal Spaeth
Chestnut Ridge
Agnes Dunford
Eighth Street
Eagles Auxiliary
Maranatha
Baptist Church
Elyria Memorial
Garford P.T. A
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Peerae
St. Paul's Church
Grace Church
Schumm
Paradise
Cong’s
A. N. Fell
Kemp
M. E
Card Party by G A R Ladies at Hill Home
Entertain With Cards Captain P D Reefy Circle Ladies of the G A R held a card party at Mr and Mrs Clifford Hill 110 Williams Street last evening. Four tables played Pedro and Pinochle with Mrs William Goodman winning the special prize. St Patrick Day appointments were used during refreshments. The next regular G A R Ladies meeting will be Monday evening at Modern Woodman hall followed by a bingo party with hostesses Mrs Edith Hill Mrs Nina Hitsman and Mrs Dorothy Willert.
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P. D. Reefy
Clifford Hill
Williams Street
William Goodman
Woodman Hall
Edith Hill
Nina Hitsman
Dorothy Willert
Daughters of Scotia Plan Fall Convention at New Hall
Hear convention plans discussed by three Past Chief Daughters Mrs Anna Blakeslee Mrs Isabel Henderson and Mrs Mina Shrubsole at the British Empire hall in new club rooms Reports on Cleveland committee meeting where convention plans were set for next Fall A card party is planned for March 17 with refreshments served afterward by Mrs Angie Malcolm and Mrs Annie Meldrum.
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Daughters
Scotia
British Empire Hall
Anna Blakeslee
Isabel Henderson
Mina Shrubsole
Cleveland
Angie Malcolm
Annie Meldrum
Signalling Relay Marks Troop Meeting at St Marys School
Girl Scouts of Troop 4 met at St. Marys School last night and split into two groups for a signalling relay after the opening session. They planned a nose bag lunch hike for next week and concluded with songs.
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St. Mary's School
Mrs Drummond Speaks At WCTU Meeting
Mrs Fannie Drummond of Oberlin spoke at the W C T U March meeting at the Y W C A on temperance work. She reviewed seminar training in Evanston and the Century of Progress display, noted liquor licensing trends, Keeley cures, and urged self discipline as the price of achievement. The April 7 session will be led by Mrs A C Schildman at the Y W C A parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Illinois
Arthur Brisbane
California
North Carolina
Drummond
A. C. Schilleman
Lenten Service Hosts Rev William X Smith at St Andrews
Thursday service schedule includes Holy Communion at ten in the morning and an evening service at 7 45. Rev William X Smith former Elyria youth and rector of a Cleveland parish will preach the Len ten message, greeting old friends at St Andrews church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William X. Smith
Nature Talk by Robert L. Baird on Birds at PTA Meeting
Robert L. Baird of Oberlin will deliver an illustrated birds lecture at the Lake Avenue Parent Teacher Association meeting Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Baird
Oberlin
Lake Avenue
Parent Teacher Association
Terrier Club to Meet at Richardson Home in Oberlin
The Lorain County Boston Terrier Club schedules its third meeting at Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Richardson home in Oberlin on Thursday March 5. Notices were mailed with an incorrect date and place. members should note the corrected details.
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Lorain County
Boston Terrier Club
W. A. Richardson
North Pleasant Street
Oberlin
Plan Scavenger Hunt Set by Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority
The Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority met at Charlotte Chase home Tuesday evening to plan a scavenger hunt. Various games were played with Marion Barnes winning first prize and Rosemary Cluley receiving consolation. The next meeting will be at Rosemary Cluley home.
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Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority
Charlotte Chase
Marion Barnes
Rosemary Cluley
Plan Card Party At Mr Wilson's Oberlin Hall
Canton Lorain and Auxiliary met Monday evening in 1. C. O. F. hall in Oberlin to plan a card party at the home of Mr. Wilson on March 14. One candidate was initiated. After the meeting a social hour and luncheon followed in the dining room.
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Wilson
Oberlin
Canton Lorain
1. C. O. F. Hall
Bid and Mention Club Met in North Ridgeville
The Bid and Mention Club gathered March 4 at Mrs. Lewis Kremser’s home. Pinochle prizes went to Mrs. H W Hopp first, Mrs. Charlotte Steinmetz second, and Mrs William Schultz consolation. Mrs. J Radcliffe will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ridgeville
Lewis Kremser
H. W. Hopp
Charlotte Steinmetz
William Schultz
J. Radcliffe
Solemn Requiem High Mass for Sister of Rev Rhein
The Rev John N Rhein was celebrated at a Solemn Requiem High Mass for the funeral of his sister Mrs Miller who died last week in Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Rhein
Miller
Canton
L B S of the Congregational Assembly Numbers Twenty Five
Twenty five members of the L. B. S. of the Congregational church are listed in a local society notice. The item records names and affiliations, reflecting a small parish group meeting schedule and recent activity within the church parish.
Ninth Grade Girls Organize Friendship Club at J J High
After school Friday Jefferson Junior High ninth grade girls plan a Friendship Club under YWCA auspices. Wiss Lemon and Miss Brill Hart lead the effort. Division A of Second Congregational Church meets Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs Skeels' West River Street home.
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Jefferson Junior High
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Hospital admissions include Mrs Arthur Stalla of 237 Fairlawn Mrs Walter Yourkvitch of 11 Shear Street and Harold Lang of Grafton. Discharges list Stafford Wilford of 213 Marseilles Ave Mrs Leslie Herman and their baby boy of 222 East Eighth Street Mrs Michael Potyok and their baby girl of 225 Beech Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stalla
Fairlawn
Walter Yourkvitch
Shear Street
Harold Lang
Grafton
Stafford Wilford
Marseilles Ave
Leslie Herman
East Eighth Street
Michael Potyok
Beech St
Ladies' Aid Society Meeting At Fields
A brief report notes that the Ladies' Aid Society attended a meeting on Thursday at Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lenten Sermons Begin at St Angela's Fairview
The Rev. John Moriarity of St Angela's Church will preach the first in a series of Lenten sermons Wednesday evening. The Cleveland Diocese assigns several young priests to lead the talks and services are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moriarity
St. Angela's Church
Fairview
Cleveland
Wooster notices and fringe science remark
M W Evans of Wooster called on friends Thursday. Mrs Joseph Walsh is reported improving from her recent illness. The light from the sun is composed of waves of different lengths, a complex nature noted in this brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Evans
Wooster
Friends
Joseph Walsh
Weather stations become vital to global power plants
Large power stations across the world have established their own weather stations noting the critical role of weather data in operations. These installations help forecast demand, manage cooling needs, and optimize energy output amid shifting climate and grid conditions.
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U. S. Citizen
Acme
Trave
Brisbane
Terrier Club News
Sigrid H. Amidon
2Nd St
Len Warren
Newell Press Shop
Lake Ave
Edith Mae
Ehy Grade Dry Cleaners
Maurice
Mation
Court Street
East Ave
Post Office
Longworth
Wired
Alice Longworth
Ruth’s
Lake Phone
Marcel
C.h.merthe A Co
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C.h.merthew Co
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