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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

17

Elyria Woman's Club Plans Enlarged Club Home

The Elyria Woman's Club approved plans to remodel and enlarge their club home on Fourth Street. The project includes removing the kitchen wing and erecting a brick auditorium with a modern kitchen and storage, while the existing assembly space becomes lounge rooms.

Elyria Woman's Club Fourth Street Elyria Woman's Club, Inc Chub House

Women’s Auxiliary hosts Ridgeville gathering for P O Clerks

The Women’s Auxiliary to the Ohio Federation of Post Office Clerks was entertained in Ridgeville with Mrs Jerome Learr as hostess. Members were invited to join husbands for the Minerva Ohio federation meet on June 2. Contests, a winning score by Mrs J2 Handyside, consolation for Mrs J E Dewhurst, group singing with guest Mrs Rose Rothgery, and refreshments followed. The group adjourned to meet June 5 with Mrs R Holcombe.

Church of Christ Atrs. F. E. Biddinger Broad Street Ralph Gwin Mary Sawyer F. Dibble E. B. Strong Thomas Hignam Edgar Guest E. F. Clark God C. A. Slater Foster Road Wednes- Gar Anna Anderson Ww. J. Flint L J. Bassett Bernice Marin Ohio Federation of Post Office Clerks Ridgeville Jerome Learr Ohio Federation of P. O Minerva Ohio J. 2 Handyside J. E. Dewhurst Rose -Rothgery Hazel-Marie Henderson E. E. Hudson Cleveland C. L. Bristol Young Women's League Ona Holly Harvid Ewing Helen Simpson Ione Geisel O. E. Brodbeck Friendship Girls Alice Tarry Dorothy Fell Jean Ross Janet Notley Irene Seres Helen Gerhardinger Kathryn Haag Dorothy Notley Nan Niel Dorothy Stoffer Lottie Smith

Kruschen Promotes New Effervescent Daily Remedy

Recent tests publicized Kruschen as a new effervescent form promising a daily bowel routine. The ad claims a hospital study shows a small daily dose helps waste matter remain soft for easy expulsion and notes mild antacid and kidney stimulant effects.

Kruschen

Funeral Attendees From Out of Town Honor Mrs Weller

Out of town guests join local family for the funeral of Mrs Anna B Weller including Mr and Mrs John Hershey and families. Oberlin luncheon honors Congregational women with speakers Mrs C H Hamilton and Conservatory music. Bureau events note travel, visits, and hospital births among area residents.

Anna B. Weller John Hershey Katherine Thelma Leroy Bradley Louise Samuel Samuel McQuattie Sty Billie John Robert Bradley Guy Witman Airs Delbert Willman Edward Frye Alderman William Schwan Charles Smith Lew Spera Mildred Lorgin Oberlin James Brand House Me Ging Stanley Shaw Lola Shaw Elizabeth Rich Stelle Foley ML J. Lengel W. FL. Bell Airs R. S. Geecke Robert Daves Charles B. Evans Peter Smith H. C. Dixon Herwood Lersch C. H. Hamilton Conservatory A. E. Kemp Frank Spencer D. M. Upton Fel Second Congregational Church First Ayedina Association of Congregational Churches John Durviea California Oriental Missions Ohio Leon Underhill West Avenue Underhill Lucy Houserman Pittsburgh Pennsylvania John Houserman Wie Washington, D.C Goldie Perrys Fonwich Street City Club Akron Wich Ber Henor H. L. Tapper Esther Seekins Sarah Hell Ruth Turner Por Clinton Bertha Mae Kopp Dorrell Murch Eistie Memorial Hospital Res. Burch Fourth Street Wiliam Denison Avenue Elyria Memorial L. A. Youngs Sadie Keisier Toledo Toledo Hospital

May Breakfast At First Church Raises Funds In 1940s

The May breakfast of the Woman's Association at the First Congregational Church drew about 250 attendees. Decorations featured forsythia and daffodils with guests from twelve countries at the international table. Dr. Howard Robinson spoke on the birth of the postage stamp, tracing Penny Post reforms and the use of stamps from 1840.

First Congregational Church Woman's Association W. F. Bell Frank Billings Wilbur Clerx H. G. Hoover Mabel Marsh E. J. Smith E. D. Townsend Ward Young Matthew Zechman R. S. Davies C. H. Cushing N. W. VanDusen Minerva Seton Harwood Lersch W. O. Zaiser F. A. Lawrence James A. Hewitt HO. Pankot Elizabeth Rich Mirs Junez Daykin Ralph Murbach Stanley Shaw Shaw Elyria Wiliam Muir Auld Peter Smith Hsueh China Evans Howard Robinson Department of History Oberlin College England Robinson Rowland Hill Great Britain Hill Hills Victoria

May Breakfast and Club Events at Emmanuel Lutheran Church

May breakfast was held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with tables decorated in African violet colors and daffodils. Mrs. A J Fenner spoke on May Day origins and crowned Sara Oertell May Queen. Avalon club planned Mothers Day outings and an Elks hall dance on May 25 with Top Hatters.

Garford Girl Reserves Maxine Duensing Helen Buck Jean Kessler Garford Inter Club Council Ely Girl Reserves Moore Cleveland Emmanuel Lutheran Church A. J. Fenner Sara Oertell Arthur Hess Frank Oertell Oertell H. E. Smith O. Miller M. Taylor W. Miller C. Richards A. Flaherty G. Green Charles Qlumadue Ralph Bauer H. L. Storer C. L Johnston W. D. Aranyos Herold E. Smith Avalon Club George Ross West Avenue Elks Hall Top Lorain Meo Mike Boyson George Rows A. Perna Mary Grent Gerdine Stanley Kaminski Stella Merante

Mrs Betz Hosts Jolly Eight Club on Homer Street

Mrs Betz entertained the Jolly Eight at her Homer Street home with prizes awarded for high scores to Mrs Theod ere Henry, Mrs Jean Scott, and Mrs Kenneth Vaughn. Mrs Arthur Goetz won the special prize and a birthday cake honored Mrs Sophia Makiuski. May 14 Mrs James Coyne will entertain.

Jolly Eight Club Airs Ralph Betz Homer Street Theodore Henry Jean Scott Kenneth Vaughn Arthur Goetz Sophia Makiuski James Coyne Furnace Street

Early stamp history and key figures highlighted

The passage notes May 6 prepaid envelopes with engraved designs, including the young queen on stamps. It recalls Rowland Hill’s 1879 death, Britain’s stamp era, and U S imitation, with five and ten cent portraits of Franklin and Washington. It adds 18 billion stamps used in the prior year and a remark about births in 1840.

Rowland Hill Great Britain United States Britain Benjamin Franklin Washington

Evening events and meetings listed for May in Elyria area

Calendar items show a postponed Spring Frolic to Thursday May 9 at United Presbyterian Missionary Society with Mrs. Bristol. Plays include The Shining Hour by Playmakers at the High School Auditorium. Various clubs and societies meet in Lorain and Elyria, with times from 5 to 7:30 and venues on Garvin Avenue West River Street Kenyon Avenue Fourth Street and local churches.

W.rc United Presbyterian Missionary Society C. L. Bristol Harvard Avenue High School Orne Sempre Charles Anchors Lorain Robert DuCoty East River Ruth Pickett Garvin Avenue St. Theresa Society John Kovacs Jr West Third Street Cameo Club Ernie Erber Fourth Street St. Paul's Circle No. 5 Whats Trump Club Anna Piss East Avenue Max Oldfield Kenyon Avenue W.ho OW. C Dorothy ArcArena West River Street Democratic Women’s Club Elyria Allen P T. A David J. Nye Order of DeMolay Women's Benefit Association Daughters of Scotland Wursthall Woodworth Pilgrim Women's Association L ED Wessel

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meets at Mrs. Henry’s home

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Frances Henry’s Butternut Ridge home with three present. Miss Helen Osborne opened with prayers, Mrs. Edwin Schubert led devotions, and officers reported. Members discussed the June mite box, saving tax stamps, junior work, and dolls for Portuguese West Africa, plus a study of Women and the Way.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Frances Henry Butternut Ridge Helen Osborne Edwin Schubert A. H. Rothe C. M. Ackerman Canton Women’s Division of Christian Service Foreign and Home Missionary Societies Ladies Aid F. L. Hicks

Admissions and discharges listed for multiple Ohio towns

The notice lists admissions and discharges across Lakewood Grafton Wallace Kingsville Avon and Valley City with names and addresses including Rev Frank Uherka Joseph Miller Mrs Darrell Murch George Firestone Robert Serfass Elizabeth Schnuerer Mrs Arnold Heinzerling Mrs Alton Hales Mrs Charles Dickason Calman Hasza Nellie Fry berger Mrs Edward Lasher Orrie Trout and two baby boys Stop 10 Lake Avenue.

Frank Uherka Lakewood Joseph Miller Grafton Darrell] Murch Fourth Street George Firestone R. D Robert Serfass Princeton Avenue Elizabeth Schnuerer Marseilles Avenue Arnold Heinzerling Harvard Avenue Alton Hales Robert Bond Charles Dickason East Avenue Calman Hasza West River Street Wallace Estfall Kingsville Ohio Floyd Folk Valley City John Frederick Nellie Fryberger Edward Lasher Lake Avenue Orrie Trout Baby Bay Avon

Rummage Sale at Broad and Fast Ave

Community rummage sale planned for Broad and Fast Avenues on Saturday May 4. Residents invite shoppers to browse donated items, with proceeds supporting local programs. Local volunteers organize setup and operate during the day.

Broad and Fast Ave

Elyrian to Attend National Convention in Omaha

Final plans for the Convention of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers in Omaha Nebraska May 6009 outline the theme And the Pursuit of Happiness Speakers include William F Russell Willard Olson Robert Foster Hugh Bonar G L Maxwell Robert Speer Rece Goodycountz and Philip Klein The banquet at Paxton Hotel will close the event with newly elected officers installed Elyria attendee Mrs Carl W Martin editor of the Ohio Parent Teacher will depart Elyria Saturday

National Congress of Parents and Teachers Omaha Nebraska William F. Russell Teachers’ College Columbia University Willard Olson University of Michigan Robert Foster Merrit-Palmer School Hugh Bonar

Dance Gillcrest Orchestra at Eaton Gym

A Gillcrest Orchestra dance event is scheduled at Eaton Gym on May 10.

Gillcrest Orchestra Eaton Gym

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Moose Auxiliary Maude MccLaughlin Temple Court Moosehall Florence King Moose Hall Eric Chapman Charlie Chaplin Grace A Miers Harriet Millis Helen Mosery Leons Schmidt Hazel Gibson Mirkle Lord Merry Recupero Woman's Club Elsra Womens Club Victor Breitenstein O. K. Manning Cheirmen Ralph Young Margaret Cope F. Mo Stevens D. D. Andrus Eirria Memorial Hospital Larain Country Club Ahmmnaze Mt. Jopasoc Don Hutchins Ohio State Nurses Association Jeenette Husted Rheuma Burge Gerald Siang Mertz Charlies Rudy Berea Hospital Bonnes Amies Howard Indicott Don Andress Melvin Olmstead Walter Maloney Helen Humphrey Layla Bliss Alpha Bliss Morris Flood Townsend Club Townsend Club No Pedro Juhi Peice Colette Daon T Doni First Church Woman’s Asso’n Mrs. Betz Sintod Babe Duces Sare Jook Wade Capitol Theater Order of Eastern Star Lydia EL Pinkham Harry Second Street Woman's Aux. Moose Methodist W. F. M. Society Elvira Woman’s Club Sr. Friendship Club Mothers & Daughters Y.W.C.A Ruth Wight Helen Kiehm Gerry Hange Millicent Windsor Julia Sullivan Betty Hengelbaugh Blanche Linskey Ida Jean Sands Donna Shewall Elinor Klyopp Marvy Ellen Yoder Jessie Baptiste Margaret Haning Shirley Hull Dorris Nicholas Pat Rogers Jean Cheetham Marion Roberts Jean Wagner Myrna Gleason Lois Phelps Ruth Ellen McDonald Louise Goldenberg Helen Hull Carol Burgan Norma Jean Rogers Phyllis Alexander Rose Rose Daiena Merilyn Deetz E. J. Howenstine Y.W.C.A. Board of Directors Ellsworth R. Schneider J. C. Henderson C. B. Lemon Leedale's Beauty Shoppe Merthe & Co Elyrian Nat'l. Convention Middle Ave Peper Gian Drew and Pine José Hel ‘Ig & Erx Len Duzing Deg
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