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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1939

Page

9

Distinguished Guests Attend Meeting Of Elyria Junior Club Chorus

Elyria Junior Woman's Club hosted a Federation program with guest Mrs James Bryant Canton highlighting a history of federation and junior clubs. The chorus under Beverly Peterman and Eleanor Erickson performed songs while Mary Miller and Barbara Plocher led a Federation round table.

Arthur Huse Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Elyria Junior Woman’s Club Kalman Firestone Siever Coombs Beverly Peterman Eleanor Erickson Louis Kolopos Mesdames Arthur Irish Ted Seward Robert Boylan Charles Snow Harvey Curtis Gertrude Smith Barbara Plocher Jean Plocher Kathryn

Capt Hillier Speaks at United Presbyterian Missionary League

The regular monthly meeting of the Men's Missionary League drew over thirty attendees at the United Presbyterian church. Capt. Henry Hillier spoke on Salvation Army work, with local and national reach, following a program that included solos by an instrumental quartet and readings from Psalm 121. Five Lakewood visitors attended. refreshments followed, and plans for an April lecture were announced.

Men's Missionary League of the United Presbyterian Church Harold Horace, Jr Robert Davies Salvation Army Emerson Beethoven Robert Clark Sayre Fitch Mary Schenfield Sara Lee Baxter G. A. Brown Henry Hillier Lakewood R. P. Kirkpatrick J. E. Barber

Middle Step Club Irish Party at YWCA Gym

The Middlestep Club of the YWCA held an Irish Party with the Blarney Stone Irish Sweepstakes and Bowling on the Green. Attendees made green accessories and enjoyed novelty games dancing and ping-pong with high scorers Betty Schaefer Richard Pavel and Wilbur Kalter. The next meeting March 27 features Frances Eckert speaking on Are You Well-Groomed.

Mary Lou Bayley Grace O'Malley Betty Schaefer Richard Pavel Wilbur Kalter Frances Eckert Eva Margaret Varga Mildred Gembka

Nutrition talk on school lunch programs by AAUW

About thirty five members and guests of the American Association of University Women heard Dr Martha Koehne State Nutritionist speak on integrating school lunch rooms into the school program. The meeting featured slides and a discussion followed by an informal dinner and a business session. Adele Brown announced the state convention at Marietta May fifth and sixth with forty Ohio branches sending representatives. The national convention is set for June 20 to 23 in Denver. The next meeting is April 7 at Mrs. David Hyman’s home.

American Association of University Women Martha Koehne Department of Health Ward Young Columbia Avenue Jean Scott Arthur J. Donovan Joe K. Ryan Lawrence Keenan Casper Louisville Kentucky T. J. Donovan Chestnut Street Louis Nasipak Mary Jane John Paul Nasipak Catherine Steve Horvath Monroe Michigan Gerald Squires Jack Bellevue F. E. Decker Eastern Heights Boulevard Henry G. Peat Oberlin Road Chicago Florida Louisiana C .E. Eckenroad Bell Avenue Irvin St. Anthony'’s Hospital Pocatello Idaho Irene K. Hollis John Hollis Middle Avenue Wheaton College Wheaton Iinois Mignon Bollman Mackenzie Marinette Wisconsin Severance Hall Wilford Milo Wixiebouse Gene Myers Erie Street Ohio State Washington and Lee University of Virginia Randolph-Macon University of Maryland Myers Ohio State University Wade Stevick Marvin Ray Southern Pines North Carolina Lenora S. Stevick Hollis Ekleberry West River Street Elyria Memorial Hospital W. G. Ludwig Hamilton Avenue Painesville Ohio W. A. Parcel Mentor Avenue Bill Lersch Alton Adams Bill de Lloyd Fred Well Earl Cheslar Frederic Pahl Cleveland A. E. Kemp John Haldeman R. G. Rhodes Louise Lersch Oberlin College Harrison Street Charles Cottier H. Ridgeway Toledo Elytia Ridgeville George Mynchenberg Illinois Cincinnati Elyria A. J. Lehman Lehman-Johnson Real Estate Co Redington Great Lakes Netherlands Plaza N. D. Backus Second Street Miami St. Petersburg Tampa Jack Elton College Club Flora Stone Florian Johnson East Avenue

Senior Friendship Club Gathers for Vocational Study at YWCA

The Senior Friendship Club met last evening at the YWCA to study vocations under the theme See What You're Getting Into. Members filled vocational guidance blanks to be sent to Stanford University for grading, assessing alignment with successful women in various occupations.

Stanford University Hi-Y Girl Reserve Conference Bellevue Cabinet Lakewood Friendship Club Shirley Altfeld Marian Lindberg Y. W

Rainbow Major ity League Hosts Postpone Card Party

Five Bernice Gwin and Yvonne Meyer hosted at the YWCA where a business meeting led to postponing the March 24 card party. Initiation of five candidates was led by Annette Whitney Ruth Abraham and Ann Richards. New members are Katherine Rudy Ruth Long Jane Andrus Betty Corkhull and Wanda Penfound. Prizes went to Roberta Mosley and Peg Jenkins. A buffet lunch followed with Mrs. Gwin at the head table. Spring colors decorated the dining room. Next meeting set for April 17 hosted by Betty Campbell and Jeanette Sibcy.

Bernice Gwin Yvonne Meyer Rainbow Majority League Annette Whitney Ruth Abraham Ann Richards Katherine Rudy Ruth Long Jane Andrus Betty Corkhull Wanda Penfound Roberta Mosley Peg Jenkins Mrs. Gwin Betty Campbell Jeanette Sibcy

Suburban Housewife Diary Review At Local Circle Meeting

C C L Child Conservation League of Eastern Heights Circle held a review of The Diary of a Suburban Housewife by Dorothy Blake presented by Miss Charlotte Brooks at Mrs. Charles Snoble's Cornell avenue home. Brooks noted Tales of a Wayward Inn by Frank Case. Vice president Mrs. C Wooden led a short session. plans to visit the Cleveland Playhouse were discussed. Co hosts Mrs. A West and Mrs. Russell Sickley will host next meeting Monday April 17.

Child Conservation League of Eastern Heights Dorothy Blake Charlotte Brooks Charles Snoble Cornell Avenue Snoble A. N. Smith A. H. West Russell Sickley

Handkerchief Shower Honors January March Birthdays

Handkerchief Shower for Birthday members held by the Ladies Auxiliary V F W Post 1079 with good attendance. Plans include attending the Cleveland Post 2341 banquet in the Masonic Temple. Bertha Mulroy leads the Americanization program. honored January February March celebrants named. Luncheon served by Myrtle Haun. next meeting April 3.

Ladies Auxiliary V. F. W. Post Cleveland Post Masonic Temple

Mrs. Benninghoff To Review New Book At Elyria Club

Mrs. William E. Benninghoff of Rocky River will review The Long Lane by Phil Stong for the Elyria Woman's Club on March 23. The novel follows Kenneth Brubaker amid an Iowa family during Theodore Roosevelt era, tracing growth and emotional crisis. A social hour and refreshments will conclude the program.

Elyria Woman's Club William E. Benninghoff Rocky River Elyria Benninghoff Phil Stong Elyria Woman’s Club Iowa Teddy Roosevelt Kenneth Brubaker Stong

Lorain Couple Honored At Wedding Reception

A reception followed the nuptials of Mr and Mrs David Smith at the Lorain First Baptist church parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Tremaine, and Mr Smith will live with his aunt in Lorain before moving to Colorado Avenue.

David Smith Violet Tremaine First Baptist Church Lorain Deemer William Sabins Third Street Charles Tremaine West Fourteenth Street Myrtle Smith Lake Road Jean Southard Vigo Picconi Mir. Smith Miss Southard Patty Bumbach Mildred Hamilton Sabins Elyria Tenth Street Colorado Avenue

Betty Bogart Hosts The Happy Eight At Home

Betty Bogart entertains The Happy Eight at her home on 346 Princeton Avenue Monday evening. Prizes were won by Janice Snyder and Joan Patrick. Guests included Phyllis Mossbarger, Janice Snyder, Marjorie Saurin, Marjorie Cochrane, and Joan Patrick. Lois Carpenter and Janet Kirby could not attend. The next meeting will be at Lois Carpenter’s home on Cambridge Court.

Betty Bogart Princeton Avenue Janice Snyder Joan Patrick Phyllis Mossbarger Marjorie Saurin Marjorie Cochrane Lois Carpenter Janet Kirby Cambride Court

Catholic Study Club No 4 Meets for Easter Party Plans

Members gathered at Mrs Muriel Bryson’s West Ninth street home with Mrs Charlene Cunningham assisting. Plans were set for an Easter party at Mrs Gertrude O Connor’s Fifth street home on April 10. Mrs R C Becker reviewed Child of Light by Mrs J L Garvin. Religious study, led by Mrs Louise Walsh, covered Love Thy Neighbor. A refreshments course featured pussy willows and white tapers.

Catholic Study Club No. 4 Muriel Bryson West Ninth Street Charlene Cunningham Gertrude O'Connor Fifth Street R. C. Becker J. L. Garvin Louise Walsh

Circle No. 1 Holds Meeting at St Pauls Church

Nine members of Junior Circle No. 1 of St Pauls church met in the church parlors with Florence Welton presiding. After the business session, refreshments were served by Florence Welton and Wanda Ernst. Regina Vietzen and Alberta Stang will serve as hostesses for the April meeting.

Junior Circle No. 1 St. Paul's Church Florence Welton Wanda Ernst Regina Vietzen Alberta Stang

Calendar of local clubs and church programs listed

The notice lists multiple community groups and events including Methodist Fidelity class at a church, St John’s Walther League, Octave Club with Mrs Alice Krugman El-Porto club, Daughters of Scotia open meeting, Eagles Auxiliary dinner at 8, Jolly 8 Bunco, G G Club with Grace Forsythe, Gaiety with Margaret Krugman, Orne Sempre with Mrs Ray Krause, Lorain J C O F father son banquet, Church of Christ program, Nation Wide Observance banquet by Y W L, Republican Women’s Club, Elyria Council Jr O U A, Frank S Harmon Lodge with Daughters of Scotia, Chevalier Lodge with Berea Knights, Ta Wa Si club, American Legion Circle Dot Club with Mrs Flossie Massey, Business and Professional Women at Y M C A, Semper Fidelis class of Emmanuel Church, and others at various venues and times.

Methodist Fidelity St. John’s Walther League Octave Club Alice Krugman El-Porto Club Charles Crosby Lake Avenue Daughters of Scotia Eagles Jolly 8 Bunco James Coyne Furnace Street Grace Forsythe Second Street Gaiety Margaret Krugman Clark Street Orne Sempre Ray Krause Lorain Church of Christ E. Y. W. League Sigloe Ruth Kelling West Avenue Republican Women’s Club Elyria Council Jr. O. U. A ML Wurst Frank S. Harmon British Empire Hall Chevalier Lodge Knights of Pythias Berea Knights Esquire Ta-Wa-Si Club American Legion Circle Dot Club Flossie Massey Walnut Street Emmanuel Church Margaret Taylor Hamilton Avenue

Install Three Officers For CantonLorain No 93 and Auxiliary No 11

Canton Lorain No 93 and Auxiliary No 11 met last night at the C O F Temple. Retired Captain Sam Powers helped Colonel Carl Berger install Cora Knapp recording secretary Thelma Malham Guard officer and Amelia Walls sentry though staff installs were delayed by illness. A white elephant sale is planned for April and Jan Feb March birthdays will be honored April 3 with Elyria hostesses. Bingo produced prizes for Gertrude Bryant and Captain Malham. refreshments were by Thelma Malham and Amelia Walls.

Canton Lorain C. O. F. Temple Sam Powers Carl Berger Cora Knapp Thelma Malham Amelia Walls Elyria Gertrude Bryant Captain Malham

Engagement celebration for Miss Hascal hosted by Edelmans

Mr and Mrs S W Edelman of Pasadena entertained Sunday evening in honor of Miss Ann Hascal fiancé of their son Ray Edelman. Guests included Edelman family and Miss Hascal’s brothers and their families. Cards were played and a buffet luncheon was served. Miss Hascal received several gifts.

S. W. Edelman Pasadena Avenue Ann Hascal Lorain Ray Edelman Edelman Miss Hascal Muss Haseal

I O O F Father Son Banquet At Church Of Christ Tonight

The annual I O O F father son banquet is held at the Church of Christ this evening with dinner at 6:30 and a splendid program to follow. Circle No 1 of St Pauls church will meet with Mrs Fred Wirth on Nichols court Thursday afternoon.

Church of Christ Circle No. 1 St. Paul's Church Fred Wirth Nichols Court

Licenses Granted to Hartman Geide and Agbaba Khirst

Adam Hartman 57 of Sheffield township and Maude Geide 51 of the same area receive licenses as narrow gauge engineer. Pete Agbaba 48 of Lorain and Jennie Khirst 55 of Lorain are also granted licenses.

Adam Hartman Sheffield Township Maude Geide Sheffield Pete Agbaba Lorain Jennie Khirst

Anniversary Event at Boyson Home Delights Avalon Members

Avalon members gathered at Mrs. Mike Boyson 534 Turner Street for an anniversary meeting. The secretary read minutes and plans for an April anniversary dance were made. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Angelo Perna Mrs. Philip Gerdine and Mrs. Stanley Kaminski. gifts and decorations marked the event before adjournment to April 2 at Mrs. Ben Naro 215 Eighteenth Street.

Avalon Mike Boyson Turner Street Pedro Angelo Perna Philip Gerdine Stanley Kaminski George Ross Ben Naro Eighteenth Street

Biographies Of The Bible Lecture By Miss Patterson

Miss Harriet L. Patterson presented the third lecture in the Engria Woman's Club series on Biographies Of The Bible. She highlighted figures from scripture to illustrate universal experiences, noting Isaiah, Rachel, Priscilla, and Jesus, and comparing biblical stories to modern life while sharing travel insights and discussions on Eastern women's status.

Harriet Louise H. Patterson Engria Miss Patterson Isaiah Judah Israel Jerusalem God Holy Lands Miss Paterson Sisera Far East Lot Sodom Gomorrah Jacob Rachel Bethlehem Road Priscilla Patterson Aquilla Paul Jesus Nazareth Mary Peter

Daughters of America Hold Meeting at British Empire Club

A large turnout gathered last night for the Daughters of America meeting at the British Empire Club hall. Initiation practice and inspection are set for April 17, with plans to start a blanket club and to hold a penny supper before the next meeting on April 3. Mrs Lucille Scheibel will oversee the supper.

Daughters of America British Empire Club Lucille Scheibel

Hostess Leads Walnut Street Card Party For Club Members

Members of the M. Y. O. B. club gathered at Mary Botamer’s Walnut street home where Jerry Hitsman acted as hostess. Mary Gillen won high score, Glory Knuff took low score and the special prize. Luncheon followed at small tables. The group adjourned to meet April 3 at Botamer’s Walnut street home.

Jerry Hitsman Mary Botamer Walnut Street Mary Gillen Glory Knuff

Delphian Study Group Holds Meeting at Graystone Hotel

The Delphians gathered in new Graystone Hotel rooms Monday with president Mrs H Selby in charge. Mrs K Kaley was absent. Ms Tony Manzo served as secretary pro tem. Mrs R Leemhuis led the discussion on The Industrial Revolution in England. The next meeting is set for April 3.

Delphians Graystone Hotel H. Selby K. Kaley Tony Manzo R. Leemhuis England Whyte Bowers

New YWCA Girls Club Plans Thursday Meeting

The newly formed Y W C A club for girls in industry and stores will hold a regular meeting this Thursday at the Y W C A at 7 30 p m. The committee includes Carolyn Maslyk Rosemary Raids Wanda Maslyk Ginger Nagy and Vernie Maslyk. The theme is Modern Manners. Several original ideas are prepared for the entertainment of the group. Any girl interested is invited to attend.

Y. W.C. A. Club For Y. W Carolyn Maslyk Rosemary Raids Wanda Maslyk Ginger Nagy Vernie Maslyk

Body proportions and exercise guidance in a historical note

A reader asks if her height 5 ft 2 in and weight 118 lb fit ideal measurements with bust 36, waist 34, hips 26, thighs 36, calves 20, ankles 13, and ankles 8. The text advises maintaining a firm lithe body with brief daily exercise and activities like golf and tennis, plus optional dance, alongside a remark on Czechs and Slovaks as closely related Slav groups.

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Eco. Floctedy Dorothy Funk Mable Little Frank Billings Elyria Senior Woman’s Club Arthur W. Huse Middle-North District Elyria Junior Woman's Club J. N. Eidt George P. Young Middle-North James C. Bryant Canton Bryant General Federation of Woman's Clubs First Woman’s Club Female Education Society Jacksonville Indiana Julia Holmes Smith National Guard Armory Seward John Shaw Clyde Worthington Capt. Hillier W. K Brubdaker Ben Sartor Charles Whitney Baxter Sharp Middle Step Club Jess Kauffman Abbe Toad Esther Johnson Jesse Kauffman Wallace Johnson Paddy Ryan Arnold Buckholz Ralph Stearns Sam Reacher Thomas Griffith Lila Johnson David Griffith James Kauffman Charles Stearns Peggy Holobach Sampte Waternet Mother Grayes Boraver L' Ewspapereea C.C.L Juhir the Were Ee Vreque Esquire Features Tee Mrs. Benninghoff Plan Easter Party Circle Music Store Honor Son Carpenter’s Beauty Shop Broad St the Brown Co. Printers - Paper Merchants Lodi St. Elyria, Ohio Holy Land Entertain Associates Marian Bodine Agnes Pycroft Maran Carr Val O’brien Carr Jessie Bauer Benson Second Congregational Church Shryock Burton Boynton M. Y.O.B Robert Fitejohn Earl
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