Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1939

Page

9

Junior Department of Woman's Club Holds Final Meeting

Elyria Junior Dept of the Woman's Club wraps up its year with notes of charity, a mortgage payoff plan for the clubhouse, and an urging to support a ten day Camp Iss-See-Kes stay for one boy. Plans include a May Party at Spring Valley and a mother and daughter banquet. The club also reviewed Rachel Crother's Susan and God and announced a May 22 gathering.

Woman's Club Ted Seward Elyria Woman’s Club Doz Myers Dental Fund John Shaw Spring Valley Country Club Seward Kenneth Martin Benninghoff Pearl Buck Camp Iss-See-Kes Carl Curtis Lorain County Eleanor Erickson Beverly Peterman Detroit Louis Sumner Hartwell Department of Education and Fine Arts Rachel Crother Susan and God Gertrude Lawrence Susan Hartwell Martha Thomas Ervin Wentz Winifred Seward Charles Wentz John Worthington Carl Gerber C. H. Hamilton Phyllis Agate

Plan Future Meetings At Second Congregational Church

Mrs. Robert Gilliland with Miss Hazel Martin hosted Division E at Lake Avenue home Monday evening. Mrs. Alice Luther led as plans for upcoming months included quilt work for the Fall bazaar, an ice cream social in late June, a July birthday tea, and a lake picnic in August. Tentative plans for a September flower show were discussed and members urged to consider garden planning. Refreshments were served to twelve members.

Robert Gilliland Hazel Martin Division E Second Congregational Church Lake Avenue Alice Luther

Formal Dance Opens Elyria Country Club Summer Season

Members and guests will attend a formal dance at the Elyria Country Club Saturday evening to inaugurate the Summer social season. Jack Flynn's orchestra will provide music for dancing and William Kerr, entertainment committee chairman, leads arrangements for the event.

Elyria Country Club Jack Fliynn William Kerr

Pre-nuptial shower honors Haglund and Carrick

Miss Rose Marie Haglund and Miss Neva Carrick, cousins and Buckeye Sew ers 4-H club members, were guests of honor at a surprise shower hosted by Mrs. Z. D. Hoag in Abbe Road. Contests awarded Neva Carrick, Hazel Smith, and Betty Waldron prizes. Haglund and Carrick were to wed in late May and mid June respectively.

Rose Marie Haglund Neva Carrick Buckeye Sewers 4 Miss Haglund Jack Haney Columbus Street Miss Carrick Henry Crozier Lake Avenue

Odd Fellows meet in Lorain hall for 120th anniversary

Canton Lorain No. 93 and Ladies Auxiliary No. 11 held a joint session at the I O O F hall. Lieutenant Harry Walls named the drum bearers for the Decoration of Chivalry on May 20 in Oberlin. The program featured Lizzie Lewis in charge, a speaker comparing past and present Odd Fellowship, a question bee, and a flower bouquet for Thelma Malham’s high score. Refreshments followed.

I. O. O. F. Hall Canton Lorain Harry Walls Oberlin Odd Fellowship In America Lizzie Lewis All Sang America Carl Berger Frank Wilson Summers Lewis Thelma Malham Feakins Powers Sam Powers

Auxiliary to V F W Post Holds Meeting Plans Poppy Day

Attendance was strong at the Auxiliary to V F W Post 1079 meeting in club rooms with Mary Moir presiding. Plans were made for Poppy Day on May 27 and Anna Powell named chairman as well as leading a membership drive with Eleanor McCully. Lunch was served by Eleanor McCully Bertha Mulroy and Mary Moir. The next meeting is set for May 15.

Mary Moir Anna Powell Eleanor McCully Bertha Mulroy

Musical Art Chorus Spring Concert May 23 at First Congregational

Musical Art Chorus of the Elyria Musical Art Society will present its annual Spring Concert on Tuesday May 23 at 8:00 PM in the First Congregational church. The 70 member choir directed by J Martin Beck will perform a program ranging from oratorio to Frimls Donkey Serenade with a woodwind ensemble from Oberlin Conservatory providing assistance.

Musical Art Chorus Elyria Musical Art Society First Congregational Church J. Martin Beck Friml Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Community Gleanings of Local Residents and Visitors

Local notes report Mrs. Glen Yost returning home from convalescence with her mother in law Mrs. Fred Yost on Kenyon Avenue. George Ferguson and Melville Witter families return from Florida and Ohio visits. A Cleveland Daughters of America rally rehearsal and a Cleveland Clinic treatment for Max Oldfield are listed. Betty Agate represents Ohio Wesleyan in a state swimming meet. Founders Day breakfast for Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority hosts and Merry Mix-Ups club bingo at East Broad Street ends with prizes.

Glen Yost Fred Yost Kenyon Avenue North Ridgeville George Ferguson Second Street Tampa Florida Melville Witter Roosevelt Avenue Martha Simmons Harngore Ohio Paul Gillbaugh Bauerstown George Coleman Medina Albert McWilliams Georgine Becker Iona Hanson Cleveland Max Oldfield Cleveland Clinic Beverly Peterman Detroit Michigan Grand River Boulevard O. G. Sheppard Henry Townsend Delaware Jeanette Sheppard Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Oliver Townsend Townsend Miss Sheppard Ohio Wesleyan University George Melin Parma Charles Melin Elyria Stephen Melin Ashtabula E. J. Howenstine J. Martin Beck Curtis Spence Earl Lautenschleger Phyllis Pearson Genevieve Zechman Ona V. Holly Frances Lemon Roma Bader Betty Agate Ethel Agate Oberlin Ohio State University Wesleyan Miss Agate Fred A. Barr Chase Street Mercer Sharon New Castle Pennsylvania S. Edelman Pasadena Avenue New York City New York C. A. Roig Jessie Rhodehamel Phoenix Arizona Grand Canyon Petrified Forest Roig D. Rhodehamel Lone Star Kansas Otis Hoover Overbrook Louis Kahn Columbia Avenue Dr. Brown Cincinnati Mortimer Wood Lorain Elyria Memorial Hospital Ruth Carlson Caroline Rost Marjorie Francis Aurilla Lyon Nell Willows Lucille Griffin Tau Chi Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Carlson Elsie Scrivens East Broad Street Ethel Sparks Dorothy Nichols Jessie Bauer Mrs. Bauer Mrs. Sparks East Bridge Street

Rainbow Gardens skating party hosts 135 youths

One hundred thirty five boys and girls attended the skating party last evening from seven to nine at Rainbow Gardens. Jefferson and Ely Girl Reserves sponsored the event with Betty Chancellor and Mrs A L Gegenheimer as advisors. They were assisted by Mary Louise Carr, Evelyn Fenimore and Frances Lemon.

Rainbow Gardens Jefferson and Ely Betty Chancellor Ely A. L. Gegenheimer Jefferson Mary Louise Carr Evelyn Fenimore Frances Lemon

Bride Of May Honored At Party

Miss Marie Drowns celebrated her upcoming marriage to Wilbur Rudd with a social at Mrs. R. Abbey’s home on Carlisle avenue. The event featured dancing, a green and white buffet, prizes for several guests, and gifts for the bride-to-be.

Marie Drowns Wilbur Rudd Miss Drowns H. Drowns Carlisle Avenue R. Abbey Danco O. Pixley C. Baker H. Crowns

Edison and area Parent Teacher groups meet with plans

Edison P T A meets Thursday at three with officer installation and a musical program led by Mrs L Weichel. Gates P T A holds a May 22 card party at the Elyria Woman's Club. May 3 program features kindergarten entertainment and Miss Harriett Hubbard on preschool child. Annual officer elections and social hour follow.

Edison Parent-Teacher Association L. Weichel Gates Parent- Teacher Association Elyria Woman's Club

Y Debs Present Play At Y W

The Y Debs group presented the three act comedy Look Who's Here in the Y gym with cast members Raymond Bowen Lois Sharke Estelle Dorothy Christman Elinor Fisler Robert Mallory and others. Mrs Frederick Meng directed the play with Mary Lowie Carr as book holder and Leora Shreve as costume and property mistress.

Lyman Winchell Raymond Bowen Alice Lynette Shaefer Estelle Lois Sharke Lois Barlow Elinor Graber Bil Ryan Leora Shreve Helen Shaefer Marjorie Pemberty Frank West

Girl Scouts Hike To Elywoods For Wiener Roast

Elyria troop No. 5 hiked to Elywoods for a wiener roast as members work on the foot travelers badge. One member Jean Dutch completed the required one hundred miles this scout year. A skating party for all Elyria Girl Scouts is set for Saturday May 6 from 2 to 4 PM. Four new girls Nancy Vaughn Helen Butler Jean Beltz and Esther Young joined the troop.

Girl Scouts Elywoods Jean Dutch Elyria Nancy Vaughn Helen Butler Jean Beltz Esther Young

Play by Rachel Crother Offered with Refreshments Served

A modern three act play by Rachel Crother was presented with refreshments served by Mrs. Birmingham from a prettily appointed table. The event featured audience interest and a social reception following the performance.

Rachel Crother Birmingham

Delegates Vote Today On National Regional Officers

Delegates to the National Congress of Parents and Teachers voted today on a vice president at large and three regional vice presidents. Nominees include Dr. McKinley Robinson and Dr. Joseph Artman for the at large post, and Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Taylor for regional posts. Voting continued all day as officers for the next year were chosen.

Cincinnati National Congress of Parents and Teachers McKinley Robinson Kalamazoo Mich Joseph Artman Chicago Thomas G. Gosling Washington F. C. Cox Roanoke L. G. Hughes Indianapolis M. A. Taylor Bonham Tex Joseph K. Folsom Vassar College Stringfellow Barr Str. John’s College Annapolis, Md Barr

Buncaneers Club Teatime Sparks Name Change Talk

Mrs James Neuman hosted Buncaneers at Harrison street. Business meeting discussed changing the club name but no decision made. Prizes awarded for Bunca to Mrs Fred Maddock and Miss Lois Kieffer. Next meeting planned May 18 at Mrs Melvin Sanders 15 Philips court.

James Neuman Harrison Street Fred Maddock Lois Kieffer Melvin Sanders Philips Court

Relief Chief to Speak at Elyria Democratic Women’s Club

J. P. Van Schoick of Columbus Ohio chief relief examiner of the state will address the Elyria Democratic Women's Club Thursday evening. The meeting is set at the Elyria Woman's Club at eight o clock.

J. P. van Schoick Columbus Ohio Elyria Democratic Women’s Club Elyria Woman's Club Sonrisa Club Fire Department and Telephone Company Ann Taryan Ann Bahnt

Calendar items from various clubs and church groups

A list of meetings and social events from multiple organizations including Maranatha class, Octave Club, St. Agnes P T A, St. John’s clubs, Tri Sigma sorority, Jolly 8 Bunco, Odette Club, Orue Sempre, Daughters of Scotia anniversary tureen, Hungarian Reformed church parleys, Employed Young Women’s League, Elizabeth Stevens Society, St. Agnes Circle No 4 card party, Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association, Elyma Lodge and Council, Frank S Harmon Lodge, Senior Young People’s League, Grace Lutheran, Chevalier Lodge Knights of Pythias, Holiness Prayer meeting, and Chevalier Lodge activities with various times and hosts.

Octave Club Norma Schultz St. Agnes P.T. A Church Hall St. John’s Esther Mellinger East Avenue Ella Peck el Porto Ellis Daywood Spruce Street Tri Sigma Sorority Gladys Knapp North Ridgeville Ruth Blakely Second Street Jolly 8 Bunco Club Ralph Betts Homer Street Odette Club Robert Bridgett Lodi Street Orue Sempre Club Fred Dostall Grafton Daughters of Scotia Cirele Dot Kathryn Rousher Middle Avenue L. Society Hungarian Reformed Church Sigloe Skyuta Bellefield Young Women’s League Elizabeth Stevens Society M E St. Agnes Circle Woman’s Club Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association Elyma Lodge O. F. Elyma Council Jr. O. U. Alm Wurst Frank S. Harmon Masonic Temple Young People’s League St. Paul's Cong’s Grace Lutheran Sunday School Julian Perkins Chevalier Lodge Knights of Pythias George Haines

Daughters of America council plans May rally in Cleveland

Elyria Council 335 met at British Empire Hall with good attendance. Final plans were completed for the rally in Hotel Cleveland on Friday May 12. Members will meet at the hall Friday at 11 a m and a bus will take them to Cleveland.

Elyria Council No Daughters of America British Empire Hall Cleveland

Paskvan Barney Wedding Set for May 20 in Lorain

The marriage of Alvina Barney to Frank Paskvan of Lorain is announced for Saturday May twentieth at St Marys Church in Lorain at nine. Barney, daughter of John Barney of 122 West River Street and Elyria High School class of 1933, will wed National Tube Co employee Frank Paskvan.

Alvina Barney Frank Paskvan O Lorain St. Mary’s Church Miss Barney O John Barney West River Street Elyria High School The National Tube Co

Hospital Admissions And Discharges Short List

Admission names include William Shep herd Frances Lennerth Mrs Everett Hill Ralph Cookston Lawrence Sooy Sally Griffiths Marjorie Sorg William Randall Mrs Alice Tremaine and Treva Hornby Discharges list Robert Dyke and Grafton resident Treva Hornby.

William Shepherd Huron Street Frances Lennerth Columbia Station Everett Hill Valley City Ralph Cookston RD No LaGrange Road Lawrence Sooy Wellington Sally Griffiths Lorain Marjorie Sorg Medina Wiliam Randall West Eighth Street Alice Tremaine Third Street Robert Dyke Treva Hornby Grafton

Also Mentioned on This Page

SOC Dorothy Funk Real Cleaners G. R. Skating Party Jubin Thawee Ee Bride of May Parent-Teacher Association News Edison of Gates School Garford Garford P.T. A McKinley Parent-Teacher Association George Mynchenberg F. W. Lohnes Howard Butter Max Pember Willis G. Chandler George Tulk Elyria Council of Parent-Teacher Associations Tulk P.T. A Morris Brown Robert Wilson George Birmingham Burton Ohlemacher Mynchenberg Brown Ashland Gerald Frank Ethel Hilgeneck Y. W Miss Gurchik D. D. Debs Eliza Gurchik Malcolm Court Mary Orosz Julia Olah Grace Orosz Connie Seres News of the Girl Scouts Rrotame Florist E. Broad Street East End Ministers’ Book Club Norwalk Methodist H. E. Cobb W. W. Wagar R. C. Hubbard Seville Stamp Odd Fellows Lodge Black River Lodge of G. A Baptist Church D. of A Paskvan-Barney St. Clair Rebekah Lodge I. C. O. F. Hall Jessie Raesler Club Sunbright Gloria Lyons Helen Yourkvitch Pat Lyons Irene Meeker Furnace Street Berson
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication