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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1936
Page
18
Amherst notices report No. 118 of the American Legion meeting in regular session at the club rooms with a social hour to follow. Mrs J B Egeland hosts the Queen Esther Class of the Methodist church. Junior Walther League meets at the St Paul Lutheran church parlors. Foursquare church Crusaders hold evangelistic services at the K of P Hall. St Peter's Evangelical church choir rehearses at church parlors.
Mrs John Ries of Vermilion spoke on The Cross at the Women's Union meeting of St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church held in the church parlors yesterday afternoon. Forty eight people attended. Mrs R J Men directed the program which opened with the hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. Scripture was read by Mrs C C Kern followed by prayers. Mrs John Dellefiell read an article on The Ozarks. During Ries talk Mrs Fred Krapp of Vermilion was mentioned.
Hymns provided musical backdrop as Mrs Roemer and Mrs Ries sang a vocal duet. Announcement called for Northwestern Class meeting at Vemillon church on April 21 and 22. The Henrietta women meeting of March 12 was postponed indefinitely. Refreshments served by Mrs Frank Stark, Mrs Minnie Starr, Mrs Paul Redman, Mrs John Raesler, Mrs Fred Schaub and Mrs Marie Schaub.
At the P T A sponsored event in the Amherst High School gymnasium last night with 130 people present the prize winners were announced. In bridge Kathleen Murray and Robert Ward took top honors earning 500 dollars while Mrs William Smith and Mrs E C Stiwald placed second with 66. George Cox and William Smith earned other bridge prizes and pinochle winners were Mrs Clair Yentzer and A W Engle.
The March Phi lathea Bible class meeting at the church parlors opened with a song service and devotions led by Mrs. C. E. Schmidt. Members decided to host a Mother-Daughter party in May with Mrs. William Barris as program chair. Letters read by Mrs. C. H. Ernst included one from Miss Anna Lembke recovering from an auto accident in Perrysburg, one from Mrs. S. T. Wettring spending winter in California, and one from a Japanese girl connected to the group.
A St Patrick reading was given by Mrs William Barris. Contest winners were Mrs W Barris and Miss Linda Ehlert. Refreshments were served by Mrs Clyde Nugent Mrs Ben Alichael Mrs R L Mens and Mrs Albert Raesier.
Mrs Ludolpf Kreeger hosted the Four Square Church Sunday School class on Wednesday evening. Officers elected were President William Kunsman Vice President Tony Belt and Secretary-Treasurer Paul Meitzki. A business meeting followed by games and lunch for attendees William Kunsman Paul Belt Tony Belt Andrew Bomback Daniel Bomback Frederick Gringle Robert Sagert and Paul Meitzki.
A joint session was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. George Franks home on So. Main Street. Devotions were led by Mrs Mary Hanchette and a chapter of Women under the Southern Cross was reviewed by Mrs Dinkbeiner. A social hour followed with fourteen attendees and refreshments served. next April meeting is set for Mrs. Raymond Sick’s home.
The Dub Deck was entertained last night by Miss Edith Berger of Franklin Avenue. Bridge honors went to Mrs. A Zaalinski, with second to Mrs. H Short. Refreshments followed for a list of guests including Mrs A Zalinski Mrs Frederick Berger Mrs Walter Schulz Mrs Herman Short the Misses Emma Dreschler Helen Roemer and Hulda Edith Beiger.
A legion auxiliary committee served dinner to the Noon Day Club at the legion rooms Thursday. Guests included E. Wagner Vermilion J. B. Profit and J. B. Egeland. August Nabakowski presided. Dinner is planned next Thursday by Circle 3 of St. Josephs church at the parochial school hall.
The Ladies' Aid Society of St Paul Lutherans was entertained at the church parlors on Thursday afternoon by Mrs Herbert Moff. Devotions opened the gathering led by Rev R C Bosse. After the business meeting, a social hour followed with refreshments for seventeen members and two guests Mrs Adolph Tiemer and Mrs Pauline Maurer.
Misses Jessie Brennen and Bernice Abraham acted as hostesses for the Young Ladies Sodality of St Joseph’s church during a Thursday evening gathering at the school hall.
Mrs George Garthe of Hazel Street hosted a Thursday dinner to celebrate the birthday anniversary of her mother. The event honored the elder Mrs Garthe with family from the area attending and sharing well wishes.
Mrs Jacob Muth hosted a gathering in South Amherst with guests Mrs Elizabeth Gibson Mrs Henry Kolb and Dila Muth joining the dinner hosted by the hostess.
Mrs Peter Wohlever and Mrs Jacob Delfing presided at the door hall of St Josephs church Thursday afternoon. The gathering focused on needlework and social time for Bazaar workers.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Muth of Forest Street attended the Foursquare Sunday School meeting last night. The program opened with hymn and prayer by Pastor Miss Ida May DeVries, and Supt Oscar Klingenmier led the business session. Committees were appointed for the coming month followed by a social hour and refreshments served to a group including Elmer Lembreght Elyria Otto Bach and several others.
St Peters Evangelistic and Re formed church led by Rev CEB Schmidt offers Church School at 9:30 and Worship at 10:30. First Evangelical Church with Rev Merle Hayes holds Church School 9:15 and Worship 10:30, Evangelistic Services 7:30. Congregational Church headed by Rev Thomas Williams lists Church School 9:45 and Worship 10:45 with Message of Thought. St Paul Lutheran Church under Rev R C Bosse features Church School 9:00 English Service 10:00 and German Service 11:00. Methodist Church with Rev H Ryao offers Church School 9:45 and Worship 11:00, topic Fishing for Men. Epworth League at 6:30. St Joseph R C Church led by Rev Fr James Smith has Masses at eight and ten with Holy Name societies to attend Holy Communion at eight.
Mrs William Sparling of Lorain was admitted to Amherst Hospital this morning. Mrs Harry Hoffner and daughter Jacquille were Lorain visitors Thursday. Miss Ruth Schwitzke returned home after several days with Elyria relatives. Mr and Mrs P A Becker were Lorain visitors Thursday.
Joseph H. Wise, supervisor of the census of business, urged firms that have not supplied required information to cooperate promptly. The aim is a full Lorain County report within the next few days, with statistics for the entire state scheduled to be issued soon.
Wise notes July delay stalls census as a business survey. Enumerators take oath to protect data and reports remain inaccessible to individuals and government officials. Supervisor adds several district businesses have yet to submit required information.
Ethiopia announces the marriage of Crown Prince Asfa Wesen and Princess Wolete Israel in a notable royal union. The ceremony formalizes a high profile alliance within the Ethiopian royal circle.
Alice Longworth encourages daily focus on family and civic duties in a concise unsigned column. The note highlights steady routines, personal responsibility, and consistent engagement with community life.
Miss Ida May DeVries leads the Foursquare church with church school at 9 15 and worship at 10 30 followed by an evangelistic service at 7 30. The pastor oversees a community worship and outreach program.
The text notes the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1598 and claims his regime unified Japan’s islands under a strong central government while pursuing dreams of conquering Korea.
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