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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1940

Page

11

Miss Thelma Ranker Sets Date For April 17 Wedding

Miss Thelma Ranker entertained F I O Club and guest Miss Carolyn Cash of Dover Center. She announced her coming marriage to Paul Crone with an open church ceremony at St John’s Lutheran at 7:30 p m on April 17. Ranker is daughter of Mr and Mrs E Ranker. Crone is son of Mrs Henry Crone of Dover Center. The article notes a prior event, prizes, and future club hosting plans.

F. I. O. Club Carolyn Cash Dover Center Thelma Ranker Thelfth Street Miss Ranker Paul Crone E. Ranker Twelfth Street Henry Crone St. John's Lutheran Church Cootie Ruth Niemeyer Wanda Heitmeyer Irma Eschke Alicé Koepp Lois Ann Stang Ninth Street

Elyria Garden Club Hearing on Orchid Culture

Dr Norman C. Yarian of Cleveland spoke to a large Elyria Garden Club gathering about orchid hunting and cultivation. He described seed biology, care requirements, and a six to eight year development from seed to bloom, showing slides and a bacteria-like growth base. He shared experiences from voyages to Mexico Costa Rica and regions near the Arctic, noting his own hybridizing work and contributions to Flower Grower. Dr Yarian emphasized orchids are accessible to amateurs. Dr Kirkpatrick will discuss The Flora of the Western Deserts at the April 22 meeting.

Garden Club Norman C. Yarian Cleveland Yarian Arctic Circle Mexico Costa Rica Kirkpatrick Union Pacific Deserts

Cabinet Presents Play at Junior Friendship Club Meeting

A play titled High Mature directed by Lucile Buswell opened the Junior Friendship Club after school yesterday with cast Harriet Cohen Peggy Cairns Dorothy Brecknock Joyce Myers Mary Agnes Walsh and Barbara Woodruff. Before the performance members completed a personality questionnaire and the cabinet announced a 3 30 PM meeting next Monday at the YWCA.

Cabinet Lucile Buswell Junior Friendship Club Anne McClellan Harriet Cohen Peggy Cairns Dorothy Brecknock Joyce Myers Mary Agnes Walsh Barbara Woodruff YY. W CG. A

Delegates Named For Y W C A Convention In Atlantic City

Elyria Y W C A announces delegates for the biennial convention in Atlantic City New Jersey April 10 16 Miss Ona V Holly Miss Roberta Drake Mrs E J Howenstine Mrs Robert Wilson and Miss Genevieve Landis will represent the Elyria Y W C A Alternate Mrs J Martin Beck.

Ona V. Holly Roberta Drake E. J. Howenstine Robert Wilson Genevieve Landis Young Women's League Elyria Atlantic City New Jersey Y. W J. Martin Beck Harold Wendorf Mirs George Lamberton

Meetings of The Wae's Who Club Postponed

The Wae's Who Club will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Flog Halliday on Longle How street. The meeting was postponed from last Friday due to illness.

Wae's Who Flog. Halliday Longle How

Gracious Hostess Described By Mrs. Wenner

Mrs. Margaret Wenner spoke on being a gracious hostess at a Social Usage lecture in Elyria focusing on hospitality atmosphere over expense. She urged calm hosts who invite like-minded guests and noted guests should be punctual leave on time and express appreciation. The talk led to a discussion and next week will cover table setting. Elyria residents heard details about Robert Lee and his Radio Screen Guild ties and early solo night hobbies.

Margaret Wenner Wenner Wenney Wil Herold Wendorf Fourthurs Elyria Robert Lee Radio Screen Guild Howood Roger Pryor Mr. Lee New York City Oscar Bradley Hollywood The Actors Guild Mr Lee Elytia Hish

Weddings and visits span Detroit to Elyria in local personals

William Sederis James Sederis and Mrs Michalis hosted after a Detroit wedding for William Nicholas and Miss Helen Keros. The group traveled to Mt Clemens then Elyria. Various guests from Bay Village Berea Cleveland and Ohio towns attended dinner, garden club, or university events. Individuals include Dr Norman C Yarlan Mrs John Cram and son John Robert Mrs OL Travers and Mr Travers residents of New York joined later.

William Sederis James Sederis Thomas Michalis Peter Gavadus Detroit William Nicholas West 29Th Street Lorain Helen Keros William Mihalis Mt. Clemens Elyria Norman C. Yarlan Bay Village John Cramn John Robert Berea Robert Jones Dorothy Jones West Avenue Garden Club Wali OL. Travers New York City Lexington Hotel Travers Whoa New York Paul Mortimer Michigan Wayne Mortimer Dughter Royal Oak W. W. Mortimer Princeton Avenue Ted Gilder Sor Temple Court Gilder Oberlin Southwest Texas Mexico Thrower Lrum Elizabeth Schroeder Glenville Hospital Frida Fred Schtrareer Charles E Boals Charles Beverly Wright Clyde Wright Stapford Aye Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Ohio Genree Harner Cleveland James Spare Phyllis Wellington Willam Homer George Mynchenbore Canton Homorrow Joan Norsworthy Bowling Green University Lorain Boulevard

Girl Scouts Celebrate 28th Anniversary Nationwide

Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Elyria Girl Scout commissioner, asserts community service builds civic mindedness in Brownie Scouts ages seven to ten. She notes Girl Scouts promote safety, courtesy, and helpful service from entertaining to holiday baskets while fostering loyalty to American ideals and active engagement in current affairs.

Millon Inlert W. H. Thomas Elyria Girl Scout Council J Juliette Gordon Low Elyria Als Thomas America

Lorain Club Women Guests At Center for the Sightless

Four Lorain Federated Women’s Club members visited the Center for the Sightless to learn about the work there, with aim to aid transportation for local sightless residents. A refreshment course followed and Mrs George Day performed songs with Hartman Crumley accompanying on the piano.

Lorain Club Center For Lorain Federated Women's Club Elyria Service League Lorain League George Day Wath Hartman Crumley

Circle members sew layettes for public department

Members of the South Side Circle of Child Conservation League met to present Current Events and discuss plans for a theatre party in Cleveland for the next meeting on Monday April eighth. Nine members and two guests, Mrs. Karl Webber and Mrs. C. J. Hollis, attended the session and shared refreshments.

Rayne Middle Ayvenue South Side Circle Child Conservation League Tre Circle Cleveland Karl Webber C. J. Hollis

Roosevelt Girl Reserve Meeting Opens With Songs and Quiz

The Roosevelt Girl Reserve met yesterday in the Kindergarten room. Girls sang Follow the Gleam and repeated the code and slogan. Each girl named a movie star for fall, planned an April Fool party, and invited Garford G Ros in appreciation of their leader. Mrs. Roger Butler demonstrated proper table setting followed by a quiz bee. The Philippines eight hour Taw has been temporarily pended. SUS.

Roosevelt Girl Roosevelt Girl Reserve Roger Butler

Bee Keepers Hear Editor at County Meeting Near Amherst

Bee Keepers from throughout LaRan County meet at Joseph Gawn home near Amherst. Editor MJ Deveil of Gleanings spoke on production and marketing of honey. Meeting held Monday April eighth at Theodore Manns home near Oberlin.

Bee Keepers MJ Deveil Bee Keepers Magazine Dast Mehit Laran County Joseph Gawn Amherst Theodore Manns Oberlin

Tonight calendar of Elyria social and club events

Postponed letter carriers auxiliary meeting announced. Eagles auxiliary led by Mrs Yed Seward near 18th street. Tau Kappa Beta and Iota Nu groups listed with addresses. Elyria Social Duplicate Bridge Club and Woman's Club at 730. Various societies including Mary Martha class, American Legion Auxiliary, Elks Ladies and Knights of St John hold meetings or suppers tonight.

Eagles Yed Seward Asire Gaiety Josephine Tromobotta 18Th Street Erwin Shay Lake Avenue Tau Kappa Beta Sorority Clifford Roe West Bridge Street Iota Nu Eleanor Krugman Riverdale Court Elyria Woman's Club Masame Oberlin Sigise Charlotte Moanie Bints Norma Jeanne Rogers Townsend Club St. John’s Young Lad Society Esther Guthman Th Street Baptist Missionary Society 1St Methodist Kenneth L Brown Middle Ridge T. A Adby N. W

Troop 1038 Meeting At Church Of Christ Last Night

Boy Scout Troop No. 1038 met at the Church of Christ at 7 30 pm with Dick Slack presiding over the oath and prayers. A brief weekly meeting was read and a talk titled The Sig Pat was featured. Scouts received announcements from Scoutmaster Lo Brown and adjourned at 9 00 pm.

Church of Christ Dick Slack Imaster Lo Brown Great Senut Benedictun

Cast for New Play Is Announced By Local Church Group

Cast for Streets of New York selected by Director Frank Seward. Production by Women’s Association of the First Congregational Church is set for April 4 and 3 in the high school auditorium. Tryouts last week named Gideon Bloodgood Sumner Hartwell Captain Fairweather John Odgers Edwards Erwin Schulte Ludges Robert Karp Mrs Fairweather Elva Patton Lucy Fairweather Leona Griffs Paul Fairweather Gil Curren Mr Puffy John Whithex Mrs Puffy Mary K Muller Dan Puffy Harris Hudson Maria Freda Melinx Alicia Bloodgath Catherine Walker and Sheriff ack.

Streets of New York Women’s Associatirom First Congregational Church Streets of John Odgers Edwards Erwin Schulte Ludges Robert Karp Fairrweather Elva Patton Lucy Fairweather Leona Griffs Paul Fairweather Gil Curren Mr. Puffy John Whithex Puffy Mary K. Muller Dan Puffy Harris Hudson Maria Freda Melinx Alicia Bloodgatd Therine Walker Ack

Secret Sisters meet at First Methodist church meeting

The Rainbow class of First Methodist church held a Monday evening session entertained by Mrs Willam Hawk. President Miss Marguerite Merthe led the business. Mrs Brank L Hicks gave devotion. A rummage sale was planned with Mrs F A Eaton as chair. New secret sisters were named for the next year. A question game crowned Mrs Carl Foster as prize winner. A luncheon in St Patrick's Day colors fed forty five. Several members aided by Mrs Hawk with assistants listed. The venue for the next meeting on Monday night April 8 is noted.

Division Foo Second Congregational Church A. E. Kemp Glen Broderick Gilman A. M. Fell Botamer Bessie Douglas Robert Foster Fell W.H. Potter Samuel Street Earl Crawford Forbes Mark Abbe Lakewood Lakewood Camera Club Elyma Middle Ave Rainbow First Methodist Church Willam Hawk West Avenue Marguerite Merthe Brank L. Hicks F. A. Eaton Carl Foster St. Patrick’s

Monday Night Club Hosts St Patrick Event At Home

The Monday Night club played five hundred last night with Mrs Rith Claycomb as hostess on Churtland Street. Prizes went to Mrs Dorothie Waller and Mrs Ida Devinney for high and low scores. A St Patrick’s Day motif decorates the dining room where a luncheon course was served. In two weeks Mrs Carrie Caughlin will host at Park Place.

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Sqogwely Dorothy Funk Mable Little Esther Wellert Irving Geigey Order of Easter Star Elyria Assembly Order of Rainbow Marian H Jessie Daniels Rainbow Gardens Aprilia Jean Ravn Marjorie Hoy Troup Jean Sparks Roberts Ruth van Osdale Bessie Bendik Dad” Smith Salvation Army Hall Tiel McCannell West Broad Street McCannell iyTia Corps Sandusky P Db Reefy Ineed Exeter Elyria Garden Club A. A. UW E. D. Hoag Abbo Harold Ewing Oscar Levant Roper Busler Pinkerton Vicki Vick DPFLY Moothly Thal Bread Street Maroh Pearl Buck Leia Heath Neff George Johnson Honor Jack Lysaght Frank Lysaght Orie Lysaght Jack Lysaght Great Lakes Chicago Ilinois and Airs Kenneth Lord Carl Curtis Harvey J D Lssugh Dick Ed Warnett Jim Faulhubner H HE Ard Leonard Bruhn Leor Ajl Dorothy Halliday Milared Humphreys Frank Ly Richard Kuss Sixth Street Isabel Ginsley Frank Higgie Arnold Heinzerling Exelyn Peltz Edy J. McCoy N M Howard Oncher Cosmopolitan Club E J Burton Columbia Avenue Miss Loy Binns Lorain County Wall Lon ‘T- XN Roy Abbey Carlisle Avenue Oaccasium Bunce Dorothy Koepke Lawrence Smith Abbey Arthur Leo Smith Alton Mitchel John Stark Charles ] Smith Fred Arias Joe Laubenthal Arthur Smith Agnes Smith Howard Mitchel Kuepke Dorothy Keepne Ellis Frank Smith Shirley E. Kruger Abbeys Philippines Seree B Florist R Broad Street St. John Ann Strahmeier Varveard Real Cleaners Second Street Boy Scout Uto Testsut the Colonie Keruschen U.S.A C.h.merthe & Co Knox, Leighton DuBarry Merthes
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