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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1950

Page

4

Elyrians Elected To Office At Norwalk WSC S Meeting

Elyrians Igvwoo Elyrians Mrs B N Long and Mrs A D Strong were elected to district offices at the Norwalk District WSC S annual meeting in Wellington Methodist church. Long becomes secretary of the Status of Women and Strong joins the nominating committee. Forty societies with 278 members attended the morning session.

Igvwoo Elyrians B. N. Long A. D. Strong Norwalk Harvey Breyley Wellington Kingsley Sears W. F. Martin Elyria George Beorn A. Link Bellevue Ruth Worrell Columbus Ecumenical Church C. W. Cooper

Mrs Chapman Leads Weekly Lenten Discussion at LaPorte Church

Mrs Ralph Chapman of North Ridgeville led the Elyria Council of Church Women in a Lenten discussion on personal religious living through human relations. She warned against race and religious prejudice, urged mothers to model dignity and self-esteem, and described unity as room for all. The program included a choral reading and a baby-sitting interfaith project report. The next meeting will be at St Andrew's church March 22 at 12:30 p.m.

LaPorte Mrs. Chapman Morris Reich Mesdames 5 G. Winter Ralph Prechtel E. C. Brown H. W. Carpenter Robert Haeh St. Andrew's Church

Local Woman Delivers Hoover Report in Mansfield

Mrs. F C Billings of Elyria will discuss the Hoover Commission Report during one of eight Legislation Days hosted by the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs on Tuesday March 28 at St Luke's Lutheran Church Mansfield. The program, arranged by Mrs Ray W Davis Circleville, runs 9:30 registration 10 a.m. session on federal law and 1:30 p.m. on state issues with secret ballots on each question. Speakers include federation department heads and Mrs Elizabeth Linard on safety legislation and Dr Percy T Fenn on an Ohio Constitutional Convention. Local chair Mrs J Clark Custer presides. Story Hour at Elyria Library Tomorrow with Miss Dorothy Barnes begins 4 p.m. at Longfellow Room featuring recordings and tales. United Polish Club Fish Fry every Friday at 115 Oberlin Rd from 5 p.m.

F. C. Billings Elyria Hoover Commission Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Park Avenue West Marion Avenue Mansfield Billings Mmondaw Coroline Eugene D. Merkel Wooster Middle-North State Federation J. Clark Custer Elizabeth Linard Bellaire Linard Wheeling W. Va Business and Professional Women's Club Ohio Bridge Commission Percy T. Fenn Lee College Ohio College Association Legislation The Ohio Federation C. W. Hoskinson Columbus Longfellow Room Elyria Public Library Dorothy Barnes Margaret O'Brien

Hospital Discharges And Bake Sale Notices

Mrs. Thomas Warner and baby boy at 711 Cleveland Street. Mrs. Thomas Pope and baby boy in Amherst. Mrs. Howard McKittrick and baby girl at 932 Walnut Street. Mrs. Thomas Stricklin and Lois Jaycox at R. D. 3 Wayne Street and R. D. 2 Ford Road. George Link at 510 Second Street. Richard Miller at 113 Williams Street. Mrs. James Schurgor in Grafton. William Brunner at 1243 East Avenue. Ruth Parker at 318 Sixteenth Street. Bake sale scheduled for Saturday morning March 18. First Savings & Loan on Middle Ave by Friendship Fidelity elags Kirst Methodist Church.

Thomas Warner Cleveland Street Thomas Pope Amherst Howard McKittrick Walnut Street Thomas Stricklin R. D Wayne Street Lois Jaycox Ford Road George Link Second Street Richard Miller Williams Street James Schurgor Grafton William Brunner East Avenue Ruth Parker Sixteenth Street First Savings & Loan Middle Ave Friendship Fidelity Elags Kirst Methodist Church

Birthday honors for IOOF and Rebekah lodges observed

Members of I O O F and St Clair Rebekah lodges celebrated January February March birthdays with a treen dinner at 6 p m. in IOOF dining room before the Rebekah meeting. A program followed featuring a parcel post sale and tribute to Scuyler Colfax founder of the Rebekah degree Cassie Richards gave a life sketch Ruth Shirk played piano and the group sang the birthday song. Gifts were given to guests. Dorothy Benton presided as Noble Grand while Helen Renouard’s charter was draped. A Niles guest offered remarks. Next meeting set for April 5 with a white elephant sale. a card party planned for April 19.

I. O. O. F. Lodge St Clair Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Scuyler Colfax Cassie Richards Ruth Shirk Lodge Dorothy Benton Helen Renouard Niles Mich

Community club notices and church circle meetings calendar

A compact listing of services and gatherings in the area. St Marys Altar and Rosary Society, Daughters of Scotland, First Christian Women’s Council Lydia group, First Methodist Circle No 13, Circle No 3 Magyar Evangeli cal and Reformed, Methodist Ushers, St Pauls Circle No 5, St Francis Xavier Mission Circle No 20, Sonrisa club, Merry Wives of 40, WWT club, Emmanuel Lutheran Young Women’s Guild, First Methodist Young Men’s Bible class, Girl Scout Leaders, Pilgrim Congregational Circle No 1, Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters, Theta Eta Beta Sigma Phi, Bethel Shrine Auxiliary, Elyria Council No 86, Women’s Benefit Association, Rummage Sale at 250 Kenyon Ct Friday and Saturday 8 to 1.

Fokk St. Mary's Altar Daughters of Scotland Woman's Club Lydia First Christian Women's Council Russell Rumbaugh Denison Avenue First Methodist Circle No F. H. Rawson Ohio Street Magyar Evangelical and Reformed Church Andrew Nagy Irondale Street First Methodist Ushers Association Carl Schmitkens Lake Avenue St. Paul's Circle Frosts Out Karl Lehmann St. Francis Xavier Mission Circle Sue Wargo Durkee Road Grafton Sonrisa Club Merry Wives of '40 Marion Taylor W. W. T. Club Ruth Drew Ninth Street Emmanuel Lutheran Young Women's Guild Paul Halter Denison , Avenue First Methodist Young Men's First Methodist Church Pilgrim Congregational Circle No. 1 Pythian Sisters Theta Eta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority James Riggs Courtland Street Bethel Shrine Elyria Council No Women's Benefit Association

Community Art and Circle Activities Highlight Local Events

Members of the Arteraf ters group enjoyed a watercolor program led by Mrs Grace Schulke Taylor in the auditorium of the residence. She demonstrated beginner and advanced techniques, then introduced pastel painting. A business session led by Mrs Carl Schmitkens set plans for the Spring show April 28 29 and 30 with Mrs Clara Bertram as chairman. Miss Mary Battie hosted with Mrs Orlo Standen assisting.

Arterafters Grace Schulke Taylor Taylor Carl Schmitkens Clara Bertram Mary Beattie Orlo Standen Corinne Town

Grange Meeting Noted With Potluck Supper

The Grange will meet at the school building on Tuesday evening March 21. A 7 30 p.m. pot luck supper will precede the program presented by the men. Also listed are church and community notices including Mission Study courses and local social updates.

Cille Gronsky Virginia Greszler Donna Polanski Alberta Becker Clifford Berger O'Dell Barnett Bill Dodd Patricia Penton Grange W. S.C. S. Society of the Methodist Church Harry Meyers Albert Reusser Ecumenical Ladies’ Guild M. G. Johnson Anne Bob Hostetler Birmingham Ernest Lamvermeyer Nancy Cleveland Jack Siegrist Bay Village Falls Eliza Sanders St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Harold Coates Jane Nellie Max Coates Willoughby James Horvath Joe Bado Amherst Leo Nichols Norwalk Richard Sanders Albert. Reusser

Avon Lake Athletic Banquet and Community Events

Avon Lake hosts its annual basketball and football banquet on Saturday March 18 at the school with dinner at 6 30 p.m. Miss Esther Warkentin leads the event and Edward Finnigan of Baldwin Wallace speaks. awards are given by coaches Dry er and Splete to teams cheerleaders and managers. Also listed are a benefit card party March 24 at park hall and bake sale, a Welfare Agency executive committee meeting March 19 at 3 p.m., and a Kiwanis Ladies Day dinner dance at Westlake Hotel with spouses invited.

Avon Lake Esther Warkentin Edward Finnigan Baldwin-Wallace Earl Dryer Gordon Splete Park Hall Avon Lake Welfare Agency Ralph Platt Cleveland Drive Paul Folino Avon Lake Congregational Church Avon Lake’ Welfare Agency Lorain Family Service Association Lorain Avon Lake Kiwanis Club Westlake Hotel

Kipton Honor Roll Listing for Fourth Six-Week Period

Kipton announces the fourth six week honor roll with students across grades one through six named in order. The list includes Lowell Brumby James Brydene John Ives Dale Lauener Lorna Radcliffe Bernita Merrill Linda Searles Pennie Buczek Gary Miller Janice Green Julia Stolwitz Ann Hoffman Mary Louw Minek Robin Sacakacs David Searles Beverly Redcliffe Stanley Brumby Paul Bauer Jeanne Betts Gwen Brumby Mary Hacker Bonnie Baker Ann Husted Neal Myers George Yakunovich Jere Simonson Mary Jean Bradley Jim Davidson Sharon Green Joan Heidrich Carol

Kipton Lowell Brumby James Brydene John Ives Dale Lauener Lorna Radcliffe Bernita Merrill Linda Searles Pennie Buczek Gary Miller Janice Green Julia Stolwitz Ann Hoffman Mary Louw Minek Robin Sacakacs David Searles Beverly Redcliffe Stanley Brumby Paul Bauer

Local Licenses Granted To Area Tradespeople

Andrew Cloyd Buck of Lorain a salesman and Bernard Grime Jr a machinist of R D 1 Wake man together with Joyce H Currier of Oberlin and Madelyn Whitt of Lorain filed license applications.

Andrew Cloyd Buck Lorain Madelyn Whitt Bernard Grime, Jr R. D Wakeman Joyce H. Currier Oberlin

Henrietta Juniors Rehearse Play The Inner Willy

Henrietta juniors rehearse The Inner Willy a three act comedy to be staged at the school building Friday and Saturday evenings March 24 and 25. Cast includes Louise Smith Lois Rothe Wanda Widdowson Sofia Park. New Easter spring arrivals for dresses suits coats gabardines sharkskins French crepes all wool fur scarfs capes at big savings Molly Renner 2nd St at Cedar.

Henrietta Willy Louise Smith Lois Rothe Wanda Widdowson Sufia Park Big Molly Renner Cedar

Culligan Ad in Life Highlights Local Elyria Dealer

A Life magazine ad features Culligan Soft Water noting its national network of almost 3000 dealers led by Elyria’s local dealer at 628 Lake Ave. The two page spread names every dealer under the heading These are Culligan Dealers Is there one in your community asking households to save over $100 yearly by using soft water with reduced soap, clothing, and heating costs.

Life Sheppard United States Canada Culligan Elyria Re Lake Ave Adv

Avon P T A Meeting Set for March 23 at Texaco

Avon P T A schedules its March meeting for March 23 at 8 3 p m at the Texaco Company. Jack Connelly of Cleveland will act in a presenting role.

Avon P.T.A AVON Avon Parent Teacher's Association Texaco Company Jack Connelly Cleveland

Debonair dress and bolero pattern in multiple sizes

Pattern T9367 offers a dress with bolero in sizes 13 through 20 with color contrast at shoulders and pockets. Includes 39 inch fabric and 134 yard contrast requirements, with a Sew Chart and complete instructions. Send thirty cents for deluxe pattern to Marian Martin Chronicle Telegram, pattern dept. 232 West 18th St New York.

Marian Martin Chronicle Telegram Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N.Y

Farm Bureau hosts council at Bommer home

Mr and Mrs William Bommer entertained the Farm Bureau Council at their home Monday evening. The next monthly meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Merle Hall. A social party is planned for Friday at 8 30 p m. Holy Cross School on 15th Street at West Avenue.

Las Lee McCullough Wiliam Chester Farm Council William Bommer Farm Bureau Council Merle Hall Holy Cross School 15Th St West Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.S.C.S Chapman Eagles Eagles Hall Mary Prentice Sylvia Oakes Ann Castle Elizebeth Isenberg Eagle Memorial Foundation Prentice Alice Kaylor Shelby Elaine Cole O.P.S Mary Kunitz Frances Beacher Williams St Ray W. Davis Circleville Legistration Federation United Polish Club Oberlin Rd Borchers Elyria, Ohio Kenneth J. D. Walker T. G. Walker Glenwood Street JT. G. Walker Ohio State University Harry L. Reynolds Columbus‘ Street Providence R. L Friendly Sons of the Kings of Ireland Alben Barkley Howard McGrath C. Robert Reding Elyrians Now Svelly Nertis Thorty-second Street Phoenix Ann Reding Elyria Memoial Hospital Eugene Wurm Elyria Memorial Hospital George Jones Leath William A. Leath Eastern Heights First Congregational Church Ira Gough Cambridge Court C. J. Robinson Roy Vandemark Arthur Thomas E. R. Downe Hey Stanley James Roy L. Smith Temple W. E. Orchard M. M. Windsor Arlo Smith Park Avenue Gamma Epsilon Helen Shand South Main Street Sue Simon Peg Willard Kay Pronesti Elvira Thomas Joyce Orndorf Ann Bozicevich Martha Wales Doris Nichols International Endowment — Fund Beta Sigma Phi Beverly Denman Rush Lee Gentile Lillian Chesler Ann Donahue Spring Valley Country Club Y-Megs Y. W. C. A. St. Patrick's Day Kenneth Schilling Douglas Nichols James Demirjian Jack Rieth Clearview Dramatic Group Ronald Peloquin Agnes Matelsky Harvey Herman Dan Miller Nelson Miller Hinkson-Hysell Helen Perkins Eleventh Street St. Patrick's Arlene Denger Hoon Lola Woyelk Fuller Road Effa Brown Sun and Times Catholic Daughters of America Jean Plas la Grange Road Darlene Lucas Donna Barbknecht Jean Tillach Beech Street Daughters of America Elyria Council K. of .P. Hall Ellen Seecor Clara Sutliff Edna Amspaugh Kenyon Ct William Kinder St. Francis Xavier Mission Circle No Beechwood Drive Mission Bulletin Edwin Strohsack Japan A. Yemkowiecz Colorado Avenue Anna Louise Senning Robert L. Groner Miss Senning Merle Smith Ars. Jeannette Payne William Carl Butler First Baptist Church St. Jude's Altar-Rosary Society Urban A. Reichlin St. Jude’s O'Day St. Peter’s Church Naay Friendly Dozen Club West River Street James Szabo Louis Kosa Andy Bolash Laud Marguerite Vargo Betty Wingenfeld Carol Geist Liza Hanes Joan Ingersoll Marilyn Pippert Shirley Reising Danna Winter Gerald Husted Keith Jordan Alvin Myers Eleanor Smith Marian Layndon Coralie Meilander Mary Scott Marilyn Vargo Phyllis Franklin Theresa Matus Neil Whitney Deloris Genringer Wanda Ingersoll Marianna Jones Richey Russell Rowley Guy Radcliffe Walter Owen Reising Lloyd Townsend Newton Falls Ralph Myers Magnolia William Myers T. M. Sell Myers Alice Cook California Jack George Murphy Akron Richard Myers Marine Reserve Arthur Lucas George Irwin Terry Alfred Daisy Albert Arnold Eileen Wells James T Jeanne Stephens Donna Logan Donna Ingersoll Spencer Lodi Hospital R. F. Loomis CO
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