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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1937
Page
9
First Methodist Church Kings Daughters class held its annual birthday party with each month represented by decor and activities. Dr. Edwin Kirby led a devotional, Myra Osborn recited, Patty Davis played piano, and a humorous sketch titled The Family Automobile was performed.
Elyria man Bradford R. Stetson marries Anne Halversen at Central Lutheran chapel in Minneapolis at noon. The couple, after the ceremony, plan a motor trip through Chicago and Elyria before settling in Minneapolis with Stetson's parents at 245 Seventh Street. They will establish their home in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Maurice J. O'Brien and Mrs. O'Brien's visit from Los Angeles to relatives in Grafton area is noted alongside community events. Zhonta class of Second Congregational church held a St Patrick s Day themed anniversary party at Miss Thelma Page s home with twenty one guests and awards to Mrs. Helen Seville and Mildred Neufer. A Mission Study Club dinner at First Congregational church drew forty five attendees. A wedding shower for Lucille Cobb noted with gifts and prizes, and an Easter luncheon at the Methodist Church is scheduled for March 16.
Cleveland Lorain Berea visitors attended the Daughters of America meeting at Wurst Hall last night. Two membership applications were read and referred. Next meeting moved to Thursday March 25 due to Good Friday. Edna Albrecht won a prize. Installation practice set for Friday April 23 after the meeting. Wars and Means committee served a luncheon buffet.
Faith Krueck was praised as Mrs. Ellwood Taylor at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Ivan Weir last evening. Games entertained guests with prizes awarded to Kathleen Rainey Lillian Mc Manama and Mrs Chester Henry. A two course luncheon followed for J. Krueck Chester Henry and several guests including Lillian Mc Manama Grace O Malley Eileen Birkline Tillie Hemple Nettie Clark Viola Geraldine Wilson Doris Jennie Gunda Margaret McKenzie Kathleen Rainey.
Twenty Areme Club members met in the Masonic dining room for a health demonstration by Mrs. Comber and Mrs. Koontz of Lakewood. A salad course was served by Mrs. Noel Duckett and others with yellow and green spring flower decor. A canvas glove bridge is set for April 5 at 1 30 PM in the dining room. Rollin E. Hinkson Post hosted a tureen supper in Woodman Hall before the regular meeting. January February March birthday honorees were recognized. Catherine Rauscher was initiated after business. Next meeting is March 26 with an American Izanan program and one card party planned for April.
Hospital admissions include Mrs Glen Shoe maker of 1120 Lake Avenue. Discharges feature Mrs Ray Novatoey and baby girl at 258 Fairfaxn, Henry Finheit of Brunswick Ohio, James Brand of 928 Walnut Street, Melvin Piper of 348 West Street, James Fritz of Norwalk Ohio, and Betty Jane Schroeder of 929 West Avenue.
Elyria High School Latin Club hosted a banquet in the cafeteria to honor about fifty members in gold and purple. Miss Alice Lentz oversaw the three course dinner, with chaperones Miss Edna Jones Miss Eula Young and Mrs Harold Wilson. The evening featured speeches readings and skits in the gym with committee members listed and a variety of performances culminating in dancing.
Mrs. L. J. Mowry travels to Miami for her mother’s illness after a stroke. Miss Dorothy Schiebel recovers from pneumonia. Russell Dean initiates into Beta Theta Pi at the University of Cincinnati, with a formal banquet to follow. Fred Lindauer returns from Wellston. Mrs. Lite Alexander returns home after visiting North Eaton for a sister. Mr and Mrs Harding of Oxford plan a Florida trip. Mrs. S. Cad of Beaver Falls returns from a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Burr. Dr. J. Betterdee, previously bedridden, aims to be out soon. Mrs. T. G. Walker, wheelchair bound after a fall, seeks recovery. The Intermediate Christian Endeavor held a March social at the Church of Christ with games, contests, and refreshments.
Helen Horvath of Cleveland spoke to Elyria D A R chapter on The Problems of the Immigrant detailing immigrant needs for sympathy and language learning. She described early English struggles, education work, and her role as a longtime Americanization lecturer and Carnegie West Library class principal.
Miss Melva Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Snyder Stop 7 Lake avenue became the bride of Ferd J Wehman son of Mr and Mrs W T Wehman 226 Fifth street last evening with Preston L Coon performing the ceremony The bride wore a rust suit with green accessories Her corsage featured talis imam roses Attendants Miss Betty Wallace and Stanley Fitzgerald Mr Wehman works at the National Tube Company Lorain Mrs Wehman formerly employed at the Elyria Hotel They will reside at No 12 Jefferson apartments after the wedding.
Charter II Draped Richard Allen Women s Relief Corps No 108 held a regular meeting in the I O O F hall with president Mrs Delia Lutz presiding Attendance was low due to illness Lydia Adams announced her marriage to William Crumley in Modesto California on March 8 Plans for future entertainments were discussed The charter was draped in memory of Mrs Flora Hoak a past president The meeting adjourned until March 26
The Elyria Musical Art Society meeting announced for Monday at the Y W C A has been moved to Tuesday at 2 30 P M. The event will be at Mrs George Stevens home on East Avenue and Mrs Caspar Clark arranged the program with the theme Music of the Twentieth Century.
Elyria Men's Bible Class at the Y M C A Sunday morning at 9 30 will feature Samuel the Seer as the topic led by I B Hindman Mrs E B Dettman will contribute vocal solos for the special music at the session.
A dense listing of Monday meetings across multiple groups in Elyria and surrounding towns. Activities include Golden Glow Club with Mrs Elizabeth Horwedei in Lakewood Jr Department of Woman's Club guests of Ohio Fuel Gas Co, Sunny Side Up Club with Mrs Co E Koontz Cornell Ave, Susanna Wesley Class with Marian Keeler Kenyon Scourt, Y W C A officer elections at 7 30, League of Women Voters at 1 45 in Elyria Savings and Trust, Bee Keepers with Clyde Wheeler in Oberlin at 3 pm, Eagles Auxiliary bingo at Mrs Martins 328 Cleveland St, Brotherhood supper and talk by George Zalduar, Mexican exhibit and Girl Reserve tea at YWCA, Musical Art Choral rehearsal at YWCA, Townsend Club Canton Lorain Aux meet, Yo Ads Class Church of Christ with Mr and Mrs Walter Gehrke 150 East Ave, FL W and Auxiliary meet, Business Women's Bible Class at Mrs Myers 214 Chestnut, Agenda Fraternity, South End Bible Class with Mrs A O Hales 1005 West Avenue at 2 30, Holiness Prayer at Mrs A B Culbertsen 209 Eastpth, A A Law book review with Miss Evelyn Wilson 450 Barltcourt at 0 0 with Miss Louise Dinzworth reviewing Heads and Tails by Malvina Hoffman.
The Elyfia Cavae Music Association presents Attilio Baggiore, leading Royal Opera tenor, with Robert MacDonald at the piano, in a Friday March 19 concert at the First Congregational church. Baggiore, born in Michigan to Italian parents, rose from local school concerts to Rome and Cairo, later joining the Chicago Civic Opera and a WGN radio run. The program notes his bel canto mastery and clear English diction. The issue also covers Round Table Club, Bachelor Girls, and Republican Women's Club meetings with brief notes on topics and speakers.
iLicenses grants licenses to Jack Manruso twenty of Cleveland laborer Betrana Zappera twenty from Avon township Paul J Stone twenty two from Oberlin bookkeeper and Ina E Lehti twenty three from Oberlin all listed in the recent license issuance records.
Detroit March 15 Governor Frank Murphy outlined a definite peace program after meetings with United Automobile Workers aimed at settling labor disputes hurting the auto industry. He said the plan would bring disputes under control on an orderly basis, praising the General Motors settlement as a stabilizing influence. Murphy announced a committee to study strike settlements affecting Chrysler Hudson and Reo plants, while sit-down actions leave thousands idle and court action looms over evictions. He planned further talks with labor, capital and public representatives, and indicated a vote on the GM union agreement would occur today among 203 delegates from GM plants.
The agreement sets up shop committees to handle complaints with foremen and plant officials, requires union authority for strikes, and establishes seniority after six months. It covers speed studies, overtime at time and a half, wage policy, and grievance procedures with a 60 day modification or termination window.
Cincinnati March 13 Clarence A Dykstra city manager said he would travel to Chicago Sunday for another conference with University of Wisconsin officials about becoming president of the university He may consider a family offer to succeed Dr Glenn Frank as president following reports of a potential candidacy.
In Wheatland Louisiana Water Klahn, a 43 year old rural mail carrier, navigated dangerous fee covered country roads on skates. He traveled 15 miles of his route for seven hours pulling a small hand sled to deliver the mail.
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