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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

7

Women Missionary Society Holds April Meeting at Trembath Home

Grafton notes report of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society April session led by President Mrs Clarence Gray. Meetings planned for June social, committee named, study from Christ and the Women of North America, and readings on Race Problems and Then and Now. Refreshments served to twelve members.

Christ North America B. T. Nesbett Mara Loviteh Bulgaria Marie Fiedens P. H Rogers Howard Missionary Society Dwight Bartlet Mut Harry Rogers

Gleaners class changes name and plans Mother's Day gifts

Members of the Gleaners class formerly the Young People's group met at Mr and Mrs Carl Shepherds with Mrs Gertrude Schwed assisting They voted to donate 10 toward the church improvement fund Will present carnations to all mothers at church on Mother’s Day and honor oldest and youngest mother Guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Nesbitt High score in Pit went to Mrs Kenneth Cook and Lloyd Bartlett and low to Mrs Myrtle Dunlap Cecil Johnson Refreshments served to 22 adults Next meeting slated with Mr and Mrs Vanci Flyers and assistants The community notes include a cafeteria supper planned by Mrs Herman Postle’s committee for May 2 at the Methodist church Nineteen children attended the Round Up at Grafton school Mrs Carl Janiz in charge Mr and Mrs Amour of Burbank visited the Dunlaps on Friday

Lembers Gleaners Carl Shephard Mirs Gertrude Schwed Young People's Treasury Church Improvement Fund Robert Nesbitt Kenneth Cook Lloyd Bartlett Myrtle Dunlap Cecil Johnson Vanci F. M. Zacharias Herman Postle Methodist Church Grafton School Carl Janiz And Amsur Burbank D. R. Dunlap Albert Latteman Ardith Bauman Baldwin- Wallace College John Bauman, Jr Harvey Brandau Cleveland Clifton McDowell Otto Knoble Joe Knoble Lawrence Joseph Virginia Francis Dan Knoble Richard Kader Elyria John Bauman Henrietta Hill Rudolph Krieg Pesri Whitney Will Brown George Becker Adaline and Genenabell Mary Becker W. D. Whitney Butler Road Ernest Lamvermyer Richard Donald Nancy Frank Kelble Patsy David Chauncey Currier Nelson Reusser Alan Robert Hostetaler Homer Cox Dale Oberlin A. J. Clemons Jesse Portman Ine Catlin Will Paul Charley Conklin Milan Air Howard Donna Marie Arthur Born Donald Beach John Born Lynn Brumby Earl Sanders Gannett Janet Brown Gene Walker Harold Sanders Amherst O. C. Sanders Don Larsen Albert Mori Patsy Kelble Edna Unger Elrmia Frank Brown Elmer William Brown Albert Hinderer Bennett Home Carl Doane Lorain Cliaffe Kinsley C. W. Wood R. E. Husted L. Jaycox Daniel Knoble Evan Coates Paul Hostettler Lena Gegenheimer Fred Bauman Henry Fieman South Amherst James Obitis Grafton Ed Rothe Walter Walker Oberiin Fred Lange Harold Coates Fred Latteman Margaret Ries Mary Kelly James Peabody Eva Peabody Charley Rose Dorothy Elizabeth King

East Carlisle summer round-up for school entrants announced

The East Carlisle Summer Round-up for children entering East Carlisle School this September will occur at the Grafton Road school at 10 AM. Mrs. Gorham heads registration assisted by Mrs. Hurlbut and others. Vaccinations for diphtheria and smallpox available on request.

LaPorte Methodist Church Auditorium Repeats Busy Sunday

A crowded LaPorte Methodist church auditorium welcomed worshippers for a Sunday service with strong attendance. Attendees included local families and residents as the pastor delivered a message on faith and community.

East Carisle Community Club elects new officers

At the April meeting on the Grafton road, East Carisle Community Club selected new officers: Martin Huebner president Byron Morris vice president Carroll T. Shepard treasurer and E Lynn Schafer secretary. The meeting included an auditing report and a May 17 dance planned with Hank Jackson's orchestra.

East Carisle Carroll T. Shepard E Lynn Schafer F. F. Fling O. T. Strempel H. H. Gregg William E. Rennie E. Lynn Schafer Hedges Standard Oil Company Lester Bowen Otto Reichert Ohio Linden Brother Frank Yunker Hank Jackson

Bailey Family Reunion Dinner in Seville on Birthday

Mr and Mrs A P Bailey and their children from East Avenue with Carl Reisinger and family from Lorain visited Mrs Bailey's brother Elmer Reisinger in Seville for his birthday. They shared a bountiful dinner and Abs Bailey served a special anniversary cake before a social afternoon and return home.

A. P. Bailey Josephine Charles East Avenue Carl Reisinger Jack Charles Reisinger Lorain Seville

Demonstrates Art at East Carlisle Woman's Club Meeting

Miss Ava Pitkin demonstrated chair caning during a program at the East Carlisle Woman's Club hosted by Mrs. C. T. Shepard on Robson Road. A 12:30 luncheon for 20 ladies followed, with plans announced for Bay 23 at Mrs. O. T. Strempel's home featuring garden seeds and plant exchange per secretary Abrs. Frank Hill. Several local residents and guests attended, including Mrs. Bert McMillen, Mrs. Sarah Pemberthy, and the Reisinger, Bailey, and Bowen families. Rev. A. Perry of Dayton spoke at the Church of the Nazarene in Elyria Monday through Wednesday nights.

Ava Pitkin East Carlisle C. T. Shepard Robson Road Bay Woman's Club O. T. Strempel Abrs Frank Hill Bert McMillen Sarah Pemberthy Seventh Street Carroll T. Shepard Carl Reisinger Jack Lorain A. B. Bailey East Avenue Elizabeth Reisinger Butternut Ridge Road Archie Welton Nettie Bowen Huntington Lester Bowen Grafton Road A. P. Bailey A. Perry Dayton Bailey Rev. Perry Church of the Nazarene Elyria

Rochester Banquet a Success for Harmony Society Here

One hundred eight guests attended the mother daughter banquet sponsored by the Harmonial society of the Methodist church in the church dining room Friday night. The men of the church supervised the meal and the young men served as waiters. Mrs. E. D Thompson hosted. Mrs. William Zeigler gave thanks after the group sang. The supper menu included roast pork brown gravy mashed potatoes buttered peas salad rolls pickles jelly ice cream cake and coffee. Favors were pink cups with after dinner mints. Afterward the group moved to the auditorium for the program led by Mrs. Thompson with songs by Evelyn Selyem and a girls quartet and violin solos by Viola Snyder.

Rochester Harmonial Society of the Methodist Church E. D Thompson William Zeigler Mrs. Thompson Evelyn Selyem Janet Knapp Virginia Selyem Alma Jewett Viola Snyder

Community figures attend meeting with youth council speaker

Accompanied by Virginia Selyem two vocal solos by Mrs Retta Richards mother’s toast by Mrs Abbie Jewett daughter’s response by Lilian Snyder guest speaker Bliss Frances Hutchinson an Oberlin College student and librarian who spoke on Holland and the Youth Council Congress she attended last summer. Several guests were present from Shelby Clarksfield Bighton and elsewhere.

Virginia Selyem Retta Richards Abbie Jewett Lillian Snyder Bliss Frances Hutchinson Oberlin College School of Theology Holland Youth Council Congress Shelby Clarksfield Bighton

Congregational Ald Society to Meet with Mrs Van Landis

The Congregational Ald society will meet Thursday with Mrs. Van Landis for dinner and yearly reports followed by election of officers. Roll call Better Living. All invited. The Harmonial society of the Methodist church marks its 70th founding anniversary Friday with guests from Clarksfield and Brighton and noon dinner. Rochester P T A meets Thursday night with a musical program by Mrs L BeVier and pupil performers and officer elections. Attendance encouraged.

Congregational Ald Society

Community plans discuss cooperative purchasing council

A meeting at William Zeigler home gathered locals to consider forming a cooperative purchasing council, but not enough attendees remained to decide on permanent organization. Bee inspector Claude Moherman visited Wellington to assess colonies and equipment, noting most bees endured winter well.

William Zeigler Claude Moherman Wellington Lorain County Harley Degue George Ward W. E. Crandall Cleveland George Grafton Ralph Denhams Culbertson Sparta Lawrence Campbell New London Mae Warren L. J. Herman Akron John Herman Arthur Rieske Elyria Memorial Hospital E. A. Loch Elizabeth Chamberlain Pinochle Club Fred Riebe Robert Ulm H. F. Rieske Ina Kurvila Fairport Harbor Harry Rieske Painesville

Local Bridge Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Lammyvermyer

Henrietta Lees and James Lees of Eimia along with Earl Kendeigh and Harry Meyer visited Mr and Mrs Ernest Lammyvermyer Saturday evening. A pot luck supper lasted until 7 o clock followed by three bridge tables with Mrs Kelly earning first honors and Mrs Kendeigh receiving the consolation prize.

Henrietta James Lees Eimia Earl Kendeigh Harry Meyer Ris Harley Kelly J. R. Lees Ernest Lamyvermyer Kelly Iit Kendeigh

PTA Meeting Set At School This Wednesday

The last PTA meeting will be held Wednesday evening May 8 at the school building. Fifth and Sixth grades will give devotionals under Mrs Mary Schaffer. Reports from committees and officer elections for next year will occur during the business session.

Parent- Teacher Association Mary Schaffer

King's Herald Methodist Group Sets Sunday Meeting

The regular meeting of the King's Herald group at the Methodist church will be held on Sunday morning, May 5, at the church.

King's Herald The Methodist Church

Dinner Hosts Include Kreg and Becker Families

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Kreg of Elyria with Miss Adaline Becker Miss Genena Becker and Ed Lamer were entertained for dinner Sunday at the Becker home in Elyria according to local social notes.

Rudolph Kreg Elyria Adaline and Genenabell Becker Ed. Lamer

Sunday Services and Local Socials Highlight Amherst Area

South Ridge notes Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 led by Pastor Gillland. Carlisle Grange and Rural Sunday observances, social and church attendance. Members of the Evangelical League to meet Friday evening. Local visits include Glasows, Schuberts, Fosters, and Freeland guests. Frank Laraway ill in San Diego hospital with plans to return next month.

South Ridge Gillland Carlisle Grange Rene Stang Amhherst Township Frank Gordon F. A. Foster Elyria W. W. Schubert Virginia Mervin Schubert Fred Schaub Frank Norwalk Lenore Shumaker G. W. Glason Byron Seely Carlof Grafton Vera Mae Schubert Ilness E. C. Frye Joseph Henry Freeland Earl Coen Jewel Wilhelmy Frank Jordan Grant Glasow Margaret Bals Kathryn Frederics Amherst Frank Laraway San Diego California Milton Baus D. C

Social notes from Elyria area spring gathering

Guests included Mrs Myra Simms of Elyria Mrs R G Pferrer Mrs Ida Brown and Miss Patricia Fow Mrs Harvey Curtis to host next meeting. Visitors to Elyria Memorial Hospital patient Miss Jane Mason West Ridge. The Married Peoples club met with Mr and Mrs Robert Dickenson Wellington three tables of Pinochle played with Francis Ward and spouse earning top awards.

Myra Simms Elyria R. G. Pferrer Ida Brown Patricia Fow Harvey Curtis Frank Laraway Airs Robert Minch Wooster Ervin Peabody Marilyn Oberlin Co. E. Cook and Family Ralph Fow Jane Mason West Ridge Elyria Memorial Hospital F. Laraway Beliz Brosicker South Amherst Detroit E. C. Frye Joseph Clowlda Frye Loram Edward Bentz Birmingham Milton Schlechter Married Peoples Club Robert Dickenson Wellington Francis Ward Frank Kreuger

Sheffield Honored on Birthday

Mr and Abs H E Garber of East River road entertained a group of young people Thursday evening in honor of their son James nineteenth birthday anniversary. Prizes were awarded to Velisa Webber Ruth Gallum Camilla Townsend Irene Landers Norman Mathewson Leo Bring and Duncan Mitchell. Dancing and refreshments followed with yellow and green decor and rose and fern accents.

Sheffield Abs. H. E. Garber East River Road James Velisa Webber Ruth Gallum Camilla Townsend Irene Landers Norman Mathewson Leo Bring Duncan Mitchell Angela Foster Velma Webber Geraldine Conrad Betty Waldron Carl Bring Leo Conrad Jacob Halacik Anthony Gilles

Local girl narrowly escapes injury after tractor incident

A girl almost was run over by a tractor when her father operated it on a farm Friday morning. She escaped severe harm, though her ear was torn and her face scratched. dirt and wheels limited injuries. The Altar Society plans 21 quilts for the fall bazaar. Ruth Johnson and Frances Eckert attended a 4 H Recognisance banquet in Oberlin. Firefighters quelled two grass fires on Colorado avenue near the village dump and at the Peter Eiden farm.

Oberlin Colorado Avenue Peter Eiden

LaGrange P T A Spring Festival at Local School

The LaGrange P T A held a spring festival featuring county ensemble led by Gerald Franks, band conductor Russell Peterson, orchestra led by Ray Crow, and vocal selections by Miss Bjarjorie Howe. A brief business session was led by Edward Haynes, with minutes by Zola Hastings and treasury report by Agnes Bouga.

LA Grange Gerald Franks Russell Peterson Ray Crow Agnes Bouga Dewey Aldrich George Woodruff Supt C. W. Martin

Latin class Roman party delights at school house

Miss Dorothy Parsons hosted a Roman theme luncheon for her Latin class in the school house dining room with Mrs. Henry Wigert serving noon dinner. Pupils wore period attire, rested after the meal, and later visited the Cleveland Art Museum.

Dorothy Parsons Henry Wigert Cleveland

Juniors Give Banquet For Seniors In Decorated Auditorium

The Juniors hosted a banquet Saturday turning the auditorium into a festive reception with a red and white canopy, palms and ferns, and a U shaped table for faculty, friends, seniors, and juniors amid red tapers and flower bouquets.

Seniors Plan Class Play Spring Fever For May 3

The senior class will present the play Spring Fever in the school auditorium on May 3, with Miss Dorothy Parsons directing. In other notes, the mothers of the juniors organized a three course dinner for fifty, and various local residents visited family and friends across Cleveland Oberlin and Ada.

Gordon Adams Harry Butler Supt Martin W. H. Opperman Alonzo Taylor Bucyrus BL. Wilcox John Underhill Cleveland Dorothy Parsons William Sorg W. Gott North Main Street Ned Gott LaMar Gott Oberlin Parsons Rundle W. G. Rundle John H. Curtiss Erwin Adams Jean Louise Bernard Wareham Chesterland Harvey Holcomb Elyria Williard Johnson George Zofcin Buffalo Clifford Brooks Calvin Avery Wilcox Fred John Wilcox Ohio Northern University Ada Tiffin Akron William Spicer Cincinnati University Judson Spicer

Erhart Anniversary Celebrated by the Erhart Family

Mr and Mrs Sidney Beach hosted an anniversary gathering for their 13th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mrs W L Beach and Mr and Mrs S M Beach with Ronald of Medina others from Spencer Cleveland Litchfield and Spenser. Ice cream and cake were served.

Erhart Sidney Beach W. L. Beach S. M. Beach Ronald Medina Gertrude Wood Elmer, Neilson Grace Wood Spencer Paul Barto Letty Rose Cleveland Roger Wood Litchfield

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Quilt Club J. D. Mennell Belden Ora Lehman Nellie Lehman Sarah Shriver Estella Aldrich Pearl Gest Mary Davidson Amelia Obits Anna Nesbett Lettie Kinnect Jessie Rogers Lucy Myers Anna Hosler Vienna Thomas Hughes Carlisle I. \. Gorham H. M. Hurlbut Carl Smith E. D. Anton Mirs. F. F. Fling Dew Obverlin Ethel Agate East Carlisle Parent Teacher Association C. J. Kieebey H. C. Haskins Frank Harrison Roy Abbey Roy Wimpenny Harry Klee Parent Teacher Association Manhattan Lenger Frank Yoo George Boorn LaPorte Methodist Church Walter Bennett Harvey Allen Hospital Overlin Harold Housechildt Carl Becker Katie Weidman Twilah L. Delefield Clyde Christian Endeavor Society of the Reformed Church Kenneth Walter Altmiller Mir Dwight Page King’s Herald Meeting Herman Bloom Eugene Lehman Leslie Tripp Donna Rae Don Daier LaGrange Parent-Teachers Meeting British Guiana Britain South America Olmsted & Hoeffel Water St
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