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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1937

Page

6

Martha Halliday Seeks Freedom Before Halliday Garnett Wedding

Martha Halliday doubts her betrothal to Nicholas Garnett as rumors swirl that money drives the union. After overhearing gossip that Nick’s forthcoming marriage benefits his family, she abandons plans and drives south, fleeing the planned Monday wedding.

Eter Halliday Martha Halliday Martha Halliday Nick Nicholas Garnett Slately Halliday-Garnett Garnetts Harry Garnett Tobacco Company Nick Garnett Peter Halliday Fox Artha

North Ridgeville Grange News Highlights Busy Week

The North Ridgeville Grange reports a busy week with Oberlin Grange program segments, a history talk by John Worcester, a Brahms lullaby sung by Bara children with aunt, and a reading by Beulah Seckins. New demits from Hickory Tree Grange were accepted. Ice cream and cake served to 264 members and guests. Juvenile session led by Merton Mason drew 25 children from Old Glory North Elyria Penfield Oberlin and locals. S Nash spoke on the value of the horse on the farm. Thursday a 35-member group performed at North Elsra Grange. Saturday featured a Grange Hall card party.

Ridgeville Grange Oberlin John Worcester Oberlin Grange Bara Haar Brahm Beulah Seckins Merton Mason Old Glory North Elyria Penfield S. Nash North Elsra Grange Grange Hall

North Ridgeville Garden Club Holds Annual Meeting

The North Ridgeville Garden Club met at Town Hall Monday afternoon with old officers reelected. Secretary and treasurer presented yearly reports. Twenty Columbia Garden Club members attended as guests after the business session.

North Ridgeville Garden Club Columbia Garden Club

Miss Bertha Dunham Hosts Wildflowers Program Tea

Bertha Dunham spoke on Wildflowers and showed hand painted sketches of each flower. Forty ladies attended tea after the program with Mrs J Kk Ely and Mrs Lee Walker presiding at the tea table decorated with St Patrick’s Day motifs. The group then visited the Diederich greenhouse to view Easter flowers.

Bertha Dunham J. Kk. Ely Lee Walker Diederich Green House

Parma Visitors and Local Calls Highlight Weekend

Parma residents Mr. and Mrs. John Willwack visited Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stark. Robert Lines is seriously ill with influenza. Arch er Shaw and others from Cleveland Heights Elyria and Bay Village spent Sunday with the Shaw family. Rees and Mahitch visited Wooster. The Knowles family called on the Frency home in Cleveland. Will Bonner family to Huntington. A Shaw and Stanley Shaw attended the Medina funeral of Irvin J. Wiley.

John Willwack Parma Joseph Stark Robert Lines Archer Shaw Cleveland Heights Stanley Shaw Elyria Norman Strelau Bay Village A. Shaw Lola Shaw Victor Rees Rose Mahitch Man M. W. Evans Wooster E. M. Knowles

Local Social Notes From Cleveland Area

Erhart Mr. and Mrs. Lesmer of Cleveland called on the Strittmatter family Sunday. Gilbert Grogs has obtained employment in Elyria. Mrs. Josephine Nilges has returned to her home after spending the winter with her daughter Mrs. Norman Emig of Lyndhurst Ohio.

Lesmer Cleveland Strittmatter Gilbert Grogs Elyria Josephine Nilges Norman Emig Lyndhurst

Brief item on Weber Stritt matter in Barberton

John Weber of Viedina called on Mr and Mrs William Stritt Sunday. Mrs Stringer of Barberton is [text incomplete].

John Weber Viedina William Strittmatter Stringer Barberton

Honor Given for Mrs Hill by Vincent-Family Hosts

Former resident Mrs Jes sie Hill now of Richwood Ohio is honored by Mr and Mrs Vincent Lewis and their guests Wednesday night The social gathering at the residence featured ice cream and wafers Refreshments were served Those invited included Mrs Charles McCarty Mrs Edgar Cooper Mrs Ryan and several others though Mrs J G Morris and the honoree were unable to attend.

Social Guests Visit Various Elyria Avon Wakeman Areas

Mrs Jessie Hill and Mrs F 4 Lewis joined Mrs Arthur Gordon of Elyria and others for a Wednesday gathering. A Wakeman trip and several social calls span the week as families host dinners and luncheons across Elyria Avon and surrounding towns.

Social Pedro Club Meeting at Mrs Sur man Home

The Social Pedro Club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. George Sur man’s home with guests from Cleveland Avon Elyria and locals. Eight games were played with Mrs Parker posting the high score and Miss Puth second high.

Pedro Club George Surman Theodore Webber Cleveland Chrisp Forthover Avon Lena Puth Elyria J. J. Nteckel L. H. Keller Ella Tilden Anne Tilden Ned Parker H. F. Mitchell

Loyal Workers Auxiliary Plans All Day Sewing Meeting

Mrs. L. H. Keller and Ruth with Miss Ella Tilden visit Mrs. J. J. Heckel and Mrs. Theodore Webber. The Loyal Workers Auxiliary of the M. E. Church holds an all day meeting Thursday March 25 at Mrs. O. B. Rea's home to sew on a comfort and each attendee brings sandwiches and a thimble.

L. H. Keller Ruth Ella Tilden J. J. Heckel Theodore Webber Loyal Workers Auxiliary M. E. Church O. B. Rea

Belden High School Pupils Present Program at Grafton

Belden High School pupils presented a program at Grafton School on Tuesday afternoon. About thirty students participated, featuring piano solos by Neil Wiseskit and music by Andrew Neff Joe Chizmarik Jennie Novak Eleanor Prush and Frank Novak. The Senior Class Play included short sketches and guitar solos by Kenneth Wline. Jeanne Wise performed violin along with Caroline Robles and the Girls Octet with Martha Schriver accompanying.

Belden Grafton School Neil Wiseskit Andrew Neff Joe Chizmarik Jennie Novak Eleanor Prush Frank Novak Kenneth Wline Fiddlin Jeanne Wise Caroline Robles Martha Schriver

Golden P T A Plans District Conference Delegates

The Golden Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday with Vice President V. Lee Prior in charge. They named Mrs. Charles Wise as delegate to the North Central District Conference at Elyria on April 1 and voted a $1 Founders Day contribution. A flood relief benefit party, a nominating committee for next year, and an exhibit from each school department were announced.

Golden Parent-Teacher Association V. Lee Prior Charles Wise First Congregational Church Elyria Bernice Prosser Louis Mennell Dwight Reisinger John Wickner Charlie Gest Pierman A. B. Root Co Medina Miss Mlazovssy Srades

Hostess to Club Brings Members to Bridge Tea

Mrs. B. A. Rothgery hosted the Afternoon Bridge Club on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. Nettle Hemming Mrs. Donna Rust and Mrs. Martha Mole among others.

B. A. Rothgery Nettle Hemming Donna Rust Martha Mole

Local visits and family gatherings noted in community roundup

Visiting her sister Mrs Josephine Nilzes. Mr and Mrs Raumbach of Brunswick called on sister Mrs Joe Feist Tuesday evening. Mrs Eddie Bueche and daughter Eileen with Mrs Joe Feist and daughter Janet attended the York mothers and daughters banquet. Mr and Mrs George Maxworthy visited his sister Ida who is improving at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Mallet.

Josephine Nilzes Raumbach Brunswick Joe Feist Eddie Bueche Eileen Janet York George Maxworthy Ida Ed Mallét

Holy Week Services At St Patrick's Church Wellington

Holy Week at St Patrick's Catholic church Wellington outlines services with Mass at 8 a.m. on Wednesday and Good Friday at 9 a.m. Adoration of the Cross Stations of the Cross and devotions scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Holy Saturday services start at 7 p.m.

Wellington St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Holy Week Services Planned at Congregational Churches

Holy Week services will be held at the First Congregational church Tuesday evening and Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 30. Dr C W Recard of the First church will exchange pulpits with Rev David Davids of Sullivan on Tuesday. Rev Virgil Myers of Lodi Congregational church will preach Friday.

Congregationa C. W. Recard David Davids Sullivan Congregational Church Virgil Myers Lodi Congregational Church

Evangelistic Services Planned at First Methodist Church

Beginning tonight at 7:30 and continuing through Thursday, Evangelistic pre Easter services will be held at First Methodist Episcopal Church with a 7:15 p.m. 15 minute song service from Worship and Praise. Rev Lonzo S Green and visiting pastors will lead, with Rev John Koontz delivering the Tuesday message. All are invited to attend, with a Good Friday plan and a continuousSacramental day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for baptisms and vows.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Lonzo S. Green Wellington John Koontz Spencer Methodist Church

Entre Nous Club Hosts Dessert and Bridge Night

Members escorted to England restaurant Friday by hostess Mrs C L Hill who arranged a fine dessert course. Guests included Miss Grace Purcell Amherst Mrs L F Be Vier and Miss Kathryn Hanna. The evening ended with bridge at Mrs Hill's Forest Street home where high scores went to Miss Kathryn Murray and Mrs Violet Curtice.

Entre Nous Club England C. L. Hill Grace Purcell Amherst L. F. Be Vier Kathryn Hanna Hill Forest Street Bridge Kathryn Murray Violet Curtice

Easter flower displays attract many visitors at Wellington Greenhouse

Families and friends spent Sunday at the Wellington Greenhouse admiring Easter flowers. Reverend Milton Griffith of Cleveland was a Friday guest of the Bert Knapp family. Mrs. Otis Mills hosted her Erhart sister over the weekend. W. L. Lamoreaux resumed duties at Leinseder grocery after a cold. Orving Olsen visited roommate Jed Mosher in Akron. Booster Club of Wellington High School postponed activities.

Wellington Milton Griffith Cleveland Bert Knapp Otis Mills Erhart W. L. Lamoreaux Leinseder Orving Olsen Jed Mosher Akron

Local Social Notes From Birmingham and Nearby Towns

Ruth Mary and Jack Nabakowski visited Ob erlin Wednesday evening. Mrs H J Welz stayed in Lorain Thursday. Mrs Walter Snellenberger called on Mrs Conrad Schisler Wednesday. The Sewing Club met Thursday at Mrs Winifred Welch’s Vermilion home. Frank Miller and family from Sandusky called on Lorne Eppler’s in Birmingham Wednesday night. Jenny Carter of Milan visited Thursday. H J Welz and wife spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs McNeil in Florence. Mere A Wood is ill at home with flu. Frank Griffin and wife visited Amherst Thursday afternoon. The Junior Class plans a play The Heart Exchange on April 9 with practices this past week.

Birmingham Ruth Mary Jack Nabakowski Oberlin H. J. Welz Lorain Walter Snellenberger Conrad Schisler Sewing Club Winifred Welch Vermilion Frank Miller Sandusky Lorne Eppler Claude Collingwood Jenny Carter Milan McNeil Florence Mere Frank Griffin Amherst

Prizes Awarded at Club Event With Notable Winners

Mrs. Ed Harder and Mrs. Albert Harry won prizes at the gathering. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Irma Wise.

Albert Harry Ed. Harder Harry Irma Wise

Seckts Visit Wise Home. Mrs J D Noted Tuesday Evening

Mr and Mrs Charlie Seckt were recent visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Charlie Wise. On Tuesday evening Mrs J D was mentioned in connection with the gathering in this community social note.

Charlie Seckt Charlie Wise J. D

Wellington social and school notes highlight March events

Mennell and Mrs. A L Wise visited Misses Oleeva and Sharlene Wise for Mrs Mennell's birthday. Arthur Wise and wife visited Ben and Smith near Massillon to find Ben improved after illness. Spring vacation starts March 26 at Wellington schools. Mrs Helen Tappan Beithe reviewed Kipling at the Wellington Public Library. Earl Dettinger and classmates attended his funeral at Allen hospital after his death. Oberlin operations and events noted. Boy Scout fund reaches 317 dollars, campaign ongoing. Wellington Sorosts Club meets with Mrs H B Couch. Clifton Rolfe had minor hand surgery at Falls Clinic, Julia Varga admitted for observation. Oberlin College Band to perform at Senior High chapel. Rip Van Winkle shown at Junior High. Mrs Rose Batley to speak at high school from Delaware Girls Industrial Home.

Mennell A. L. Wise Oleeva Sharlene Wise West Park Helen Tappan Beithe Oberlin Kipling Earl Dettinger Harvey Dettinger Allen Hospital Boy Scout Fund Wellington Sorosts Club H. B. Couch Clifton Rolfe Falls Clinic Julia Varga Oberlin College Rip van Winkle Rose Batley Girls Delaware

United Bible class meets at Church of Christ for readings and music

Members gathered at the Church of Christ for a United Bible class meeting. Mrs. William Whipple led the opening prayer and the group voted to send sick cards. Readings by Mrs. G Frazier Mrs. Paul Lowe and Mrs. Roberts accompanied by Junior Farnsworth horn solo and a Hawaii guitar duet by Mrs. Gladys Baynes and Joyce Meredith.

Church of Christ United Bible Class William Whipple G. Frazier Paul Lowe Roberts Junior Farnsworth Kathleen Gladys Baynes Joyce Meredith

Local church group to stage comedy skits and play

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allison and Floyd Olsen presented two comedy skits. Mrs. Charles Allison and assistants served coffee and doughnuts. The Christian Endeavor play, to be given in the Herrick Auditorium April 9, was announced.

Charles Allison Floyd Olsen Christian Endeavor Herrick Auditorium

Regional Visit and Church School Plans Mentioned

R W Radcliffe visited his sisters in Camden Friday. Dr Joseph Priestly of the Northeast Ohio Conference led a one evening school for Sunday school board Epworth League and church officials and outlined this year schedule. Mrs Belle Smith visits daughter in New York City. Mrs Lester Young and son Jackie visit mother Estella Grissing er Elyria. Fred and Mr s McQueen return from Florida trip. Miss Mary Burge Cleveland spent weekend with parents Ben and Mary Burge.

R. W. Radcliffe Camden Joseph Priestly Northeast Ohio Conference of Methodist Churches Sunday School Board Epworth League Belle Smith W. W. Baker New York City Lester Young Jackie Elyria Estella Grissinger Fred McQueen Florida Mary Burge Cleveland Ben Burge

St Patrick's Day Tea and club meetings at Congregational

Brownhelm Justamere club hosted a St Patrick Day Tea at the Congregational church parlors with guests from Lorain Axtel Vermilion Oberlin and Amherst. The program featured a pan tomime acrobatic dances and pupil recitations under Miss M Rice plus musical solos by local artists and a saxophone performance.

Justamere Club Lorain Axtel Vermilion Oberlin Amherst Amherst School Mise M. Rice R. Sprague C.koppenhafter Berlin Heights Jane Baird Elmer Love Lois Kindinger Sam Bacon Harold Bacon Elyria Milo Moulton Mildred Ruple Clair Jeanette Crawford Robertson Cleveland H. B. Shattuck John Napakowski Birmingham Form

Jews To Observe The Feast Of Emancipation

Jewish communities worldwide begin Passover Friday night March 26 with the Seder recounting Moses leading the Exodus from Egypt. The festival recalls liberation from bondage and marks spring while observances center on matzos and abstaining from leaven.

Egypt Jerusalem Pithom Rameses Moses

Oberlin area notes and obituaries

Satur day birth reported in Oberlin at Oberlin hospital as the family of Brownhelm welcomes a son. Conrad Baetz and sons Donald and Harald from Kipton visited Cleveland for care of Mrs Baetz recovering from a Cleveland Clinic operation. T W Buzzard of Elyria visited here Wednesday. Alicia MacMonigal 86 former Brownhelm resident and aunt of Raymond Fairchild of Brownhelm died Monday at her Oberlin home. Mrs Conrad Baetz returned home from the Cleveland Clinic on Monday.

Erly Brownhelm Oberlin Hospital Conrad Baetz Donald Harald Kipton Cleveland Baetz Cleveland Clinic T. W. Buzzard Elyria Alicia MacMonigal Oberlin Raymond Fairchild

Ohio University Girl Oratorical Champ

Florence Meschan of Cleveland won the Women’s Ohio Collegiate Oratory contest at Delaware where Miss Meschan spoke on Sowing the Seeds of Tolerance. Peggy Cox of Ohio Wesleyan took first in the State Reading contest with Ruth Landwehr of Wittenberg second.

Delaware, CO Ohio University of Athens Ohio Florence Meschan Cleveland L. C. Staats Meschan Ray Keesey Peggy Cox Ohio Wesleyan University Drexel Hill Ruth Landwehr Toledo Wittenberg College

Mayor Fines Rudolph for Reckless Driving on Cleveland Street

Frank Rudolph of 136 Portinton Avenue was fined $2 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Don A. Baird in police court Saturday. Officers arrested him around 2 a.m. for speeding at 70 to 75 miles per hour on Cleveland Street.

Frank Rudolph Princeton Avenue Don A. Baird Rudolph Cleveland Street

Local Man Fined for Intoxication After Taxicab Dispute

Clarence Eager of 1026 East River Street was fined $1 and costs for intoxication after police said he argued with a local taxicab owner around 11 55 p m Friday.

Clarence Eager East River Street Don A. Baird Eager

Sun Heat Melts Ice in One Minute If Covered by Ice

A claim states that a 64 foot thick ice shell on the Sun would melt instantly in one minute. The assertion seems to illustrate extreme solar heat and is likely a rough exaggeration or thought experiment rather than a scientific measurement.

Martha

Hollywood gossip notes from Jimmie Fidler’s column

In Hollywood March 22 Jimmie Fidler dishes playful chatter about ZaSu Pitts copying a chalkboard gesture from a teacher, Edward G Robinson seeking a gangster meet, Marion Nixon and others, with musings on Gable Bellamy Del Rio Nagel and Sothern. The piece sunlights industry names and playful jabs.

Hollywood ZaSu Pitts Edward G. Robinson Marion Nixos Nat Pendleton Lionel Stander Conrad Nagel Clark Gable Ralph Bellamy Dolores del Rio Merle O’brien Binnie Barnes Lewis Stone John Boles Joe E. Brown Morning Mail Clifford Odets Luise Rainer Shine Ann Sothern Edmund Lowe Eddie

Actor Clark Gable Encounters Flash Photography Incident

In a studio cafe a candid photographer with a camelman flashed a light. Clark Gable leaped, recalling a past neck wound from a Roman candle and saying he still dodges flashes.

Clark Gable Clark

New Leading Lady Marla Shelton Debuts On Set

Hollywood chatter describes Marla Shelton as the new leading beauty on set. Director W S Van Dyke flatly awards her a stand in while playful banter asks what Jean Harlow has that she lacks, noting Robert Taylor as the current star factor.

Marla Shelton Hollywood W. S. ‘Woody’ van Dyke Marla Mr. van Dyke Woody Jean Harlow Miss Shelton Jean Robert Taylor

Ken Murray Hosts A Humorous Price Tagged Visit

Hollywood column notes Ken Murray’s warning about a boastful acquaintance who flaunts wealth. In a chaos home tour the guest is shown pricey items including a $2500 picture and a $1500 vase. Murray later invites him to his own home where furniture carries cheeky price tags such as piano $595 and table $20.

Ken Murray Hollywood Ken Murray

Cary Grant Reacts To Celebrity Publicity Notes

Cary Grant reviews studio mail while Patricia Ellis rumors circulate. One item says Ellis eats little but lettuce to stay thin. A fan writes to Patricia Ellis wishing to buy dinner with a million dollars, prompting Grant to quip about eating a million dollars worth of lettuce.

Daily Studio Mail Cary Grant Patricia Ellis Migs Ellis Cary McNaught Syndicate

That Man Is Happier When Sees Good in Men

A reflective line notes that happiness comes to those who focus on the good in others rather than the evil, urging a positive view of humanity. The saying emphasizes virtue and hopeful perspective.

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