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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1924
Page
12
More than fifty members and friends attended the Laporte W C T U gathering at the home for the aged on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. W P Shepard led the meeting with devotionals, followed by remarks from county president Mrs. Nellie M. Hill urging unity and civic involvement.
Dr Moulton Oberlin College physical education director spoke at a YMCA luncheon on improving health in young women linking fitness to life quality. She cited Life Extension Institute data and Roosevelt as examples, urging balance of work play love and worship to widen the margin of safety against illness.
The XEW members were welcomed at American Legion iyria Post No. 12 with good attendance. Several new members were accepted and will be initiated per Legion Ritual. The post plans to vote on a dual initiation for utars use and reports from district and committees were presented.
Tonight brings multiple meetings including Woman's Civic Club in Gates room and various lodge and auxiliary gatherings at the L O F hall I O O hall Eagles hall and G A R hall The Lorain County Florists Association meets at Jones Greenhouses and Modern Woodmen meet at K G P hall A missionary society supper and lecture follow at First Baptist Church and 7 30 p m Masonic and R A M chapters hold annual inspections at the Masonic Temple and nearby schools host a parent teachers association event Also a dinnner party honors newlyweds Mr and Mrs M J Graff at 350 Fourth Street with music by George Philpott and his daughter Marian followed by gifts and goodnights.
Dorcas class of the Church of Christ will present two one set plays in the church auditorium this week titled Before the Rummage Sale and The Burglar. The cast includes Mrs Cordelia Davenport Mrs Emily Chase Mrs Caroline Glenn and many others with scenes at the Caefrician avenue church and a summer resort cottage. Local junior league participants from Franklin school are listed. The Lorain County Medical Society met with a talk on neurasthenia and a demonstration of an electrical burn case.
Miller's Quarry Parent Teachers Association will meet Thursday at the school. Circle No. 7 of the United Presbyterian Church will be entertained by Mrs. H. L. Storer at 515 Lodi Street Thursday at two o'clock. The joint Lorain Elyria Kiwanis party, postponed to after Lent, will occur then. Church of Christ choir rehearsal shifts to tonight. Mrs. H. M. Ebert will speak to the Child Conservation League on Friday at 200 with Mrs. William A. Siebenlist. guest day setup and invitation for number of guests.
The Federation of Business Women's Clubs elected Miss Dorothy Wilcox and Miss Hannah Garford to represent the Local Federation at the Bi annual convention of the Business Women's Club in New York City from April 20 to May 5. The meeting also discussed the annual play Countess Kathleen with Miss Ruth McClellan in charge of production.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a Sunday session with readings on tithing and a talk by Mrs. Charles Jackson comparing Japan and America. She cited literacy gaps in 1917 and stressed home life’s impact on children, citing experiences in China and Japan.
Miss Rulda Jordon and Miss Pauline Danckua of Oberlin Children's Home are named along with Mrs. Warren Maupin of 143 Cleveland Street in a fragment listing residents and associated addresses at the Oberlin facility.
Prizes were given to Wilma Snodgrass and Mrs Hor ace. The next meeting is set for April R hosted by Margaret Tay with the quiz to meet at the Day Studio on Cheapside.
Mr. and Mrs. John Garland spent the weekend at J. Heathcote's home in South Amherst. Mrs. A. J. Krugman and daughter Miss Josephine visited Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Menn of Amherst. A son named Donald Guy born March 11 at 111 Lake Avenue weighs nine and a half pounds. mother and baby reported fine. Local residents Martin Fullmer Elmer Fuylman and Vernon Fuylman followed by Mrs. Alfred Beesing were guests of Mrs. Werner Zilch in Amherst.
Rev. J C Hibler of the south side Church of Christ Toledo has accepted a call to the Church of Christ here to fill the vacancy caused by Rev Newcomber's resignation due to ill health. United Presbyterian Circle 5 schedules an apron and bake sale at Whoftman's Meat Market on Saturday March 15.
The Daughters of Scotland announce a masquerade dance on Thursday March 20 at Wurst Hall at 7 30 pm. Tickets cost 35 cents with prizes awarded.
Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Tablets as a fast, palatable cure for weak and undernourished children after illness or suspected rickets. Claims to replace cod liver oil with no unpleasant taste or odor, sold for 80 cents per 60 tablets at local drug stores.
St Pauls Circle met with Mrs Brandigan on Kenyon Street. Devotions led by Mrs Ennis Pailas opened the session. New members Mrs Leo Myers and Mrs Ernest It were welcomed during the meeting. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs A C Wockenfuss on Bath Street in two weeks.
The Dorcas class of the Church of Christ will stage The Burglar and Before the Rummage Sale on March 13 and 14. Admission is 35 cents.
A Masquerade Dance event is noted at Carlisle Grange near Frieve on Oberlin Road. An extra lady named Zoe is mentioned among attendees.
The Bonded Adjuster Co located at 400 Lorain County Bank offers estate or income tax report services and various adjustment tasks. Phone 24586.
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