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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1938

Page

4

May Breakfast Draws 250 Women at First Methodist Church

The Women’s Home Missionary Society hosted 250 women at a May Breakfast in the First Methodist Church. Mrs. Merritt Powell presided. Miss Genevieve Barth spoke on her work with the Brodsett Community House in Hazelton Pennsylvania. attendees joined in Wesley Blessing and Dr. F. J. Hicks gave the benediction. Guest Hazel Bech berger, conference Young People’s Secretary, attended.

Astel Women’s Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church Merritt Powell Hostess Society Genevieve Barth Brodsett Hazelton Pennsylvania F. J. Hicks Irs Hazel Bechberger Women's Home Missionary Soviets

Rainbow Girls Name Five Grand Cross Of Color At Elyria Ceremony

Five Rainbow Girls of Elyria received Grand Cross of Color honors for outstanding work in the lodge. The event featured the Rainbow and Eastern Star chapters with guests from Cleveland Ashland New York and Chicago.

Rainbow Girls Elyria Order of Eastern Star May Dramm Edith Heffelfinger Ashland Cleveland New York Chicago Grand Cross of Color Girls of the Rainbow Elyria and Lorain June Garford Mother Hand Dolores Carlson Lois Neumann Marguerite Evans Marian Carlson Geraldine Whitman Naomi Burge Audrey Squires Phillip Mason Myrna Smetzer Mae Zimmerman Victory Margaret Jenkins Virginia Malaha Yvonne Meyer Dorothy Dumont Shirley Heston Eleanor Dunn Betty Campbell J .Martin Beck Madge Baird Elizabeth Kieffer Lodge Betty Corkill Jane Andrus Josephine Whitmore Almeda Martin Althea Bennett Jessie Daniels

Rebekah Lodge Mothers-Daughter Banquet At Church Of Christ

Eighty five mothers and daughters attended the annual Mothers Day banquet sponsored by St. Clair Rebekah Lodge last night at the Church of Christ. The event featured floral decorations, a welcome by Mrs. Lorena Handby, a daughter’s response by Miss Virginia Mohrman, musical numbers by Mrs. Doris Monroe and a piano duet by Agnes and Eleanor Erickson. Mrs. Frank Spencer spoke on the duties of mothers and children and a bouquet was given to the oldest mother, Mrs. Handby. The evening concluded with a chorus of The End of A Perfect Day.

St. Clair Rebekah Lodge Church of Christ Lorena Handehy Virginia Mohrman Doris Monroe Carol Christman Agnes Erickson Eleanor Erickson Frank Spencer Handby Blanche Thompson

Grace Church Forms Men’s Club Organizes Softball Team

Fifteen Grace Lutheran Church men met at the new parish hall and formed a Men’s Club with Carl Woodin as president and Arthur Ehike as secretary treasurer. William Gebhardt named manager of the planned church softball team. First practice set for May 10 at 6:00 PM on West 10th Street field. Don Gehl chairs the program committee with Willard Schmitt gen and Oscar Jaroch. Next meeting Friday, June 3 at 8:00 PM.

Grace Lutheran Church Carl Woodin Arthur Ehike William Gebhardt West 10Th Street Don Gehl Willard Schmittgen Oscar Jaroch

Kennebec River Book Talk and Local Club Notes

Miss Claire Williams reviews Kennebec River history from Robert P. Coffin in the Rivers of America series for Four O Clock Club. Mrs Will Thomas hosts lunch before the program as members discuss Aaron Burr romance and Benedict Arnold expedition lore alongside local stories and the Rampler Avenue tale. The club closes its year with a May twentieth gathering hosted by Mrs Mabel Little.

Kennebec River Maine Iitg Claire Williams Will Thomas Columbus Street Robert P. Tristram Coffin Benedict Arnold Canada Aaron Burr Mabel Little

May Show honors for Cleveland artist Ted Maddock

Ted Maddock of Cleveland son of Mr and Mrs Clark Maddock and staff artist for the Plain Dealer won first prize at the May Show at the Cleveland Museum of Art for his water color works Haunted Dusk In Step With the Sycamore Meditation The House the Bees Built.

Cleveland Museum of Art Ted Maddock Cleveland Clark Maddock Eighth Street The Plain Dealer F. Aa. Dusthimer East River Street Newark Ohio Mark Horwedel Avon Lake Elyria Memorial Hospital Ben Smith Eugene Lancaster New York Carolyn Carolyn Grace Frank Wilcox Mary Mills Eleanor Snell Loftin Melhuish Columbia Baptist Church Wayne Burdue East Avenue Mildred Nanee Cope Lake Avenue Lyle Burdus Jeffries Ruth Ann Strub Zion Methodist Church Toledo E. W. Allen Church of Christ Ft. Wayne Indiana Christian Church Fort Wayne Orient Damascus Jerusalem John Houserman Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Charles Court Ray Pitkin Chicago Illinois Bath Street Walter Hinkle First Congregational Church William Muir Auld Auld E. F. Allen International Society For Crippled Children M. D. Hackett Kentucky Monroe Street J. E. Gutensohn Philadelphia Charles Rosenfeld R Rosenfelds Martha Carol Dorothy Bartrer D. D. Hull A. L. Richwine May Co A. R. Webber Enecutire Committee Historical Society J. F. Boor Zeorge Street MTS J. F. Fierbaugh Lakewood A. J Boor Middle Avenue Robert S. Ford Columbus

Department Luncheon Closes Civics and Political Science Meeting

The Elyria Woman's club department of Civics and Political Science held its final business meeting yesterday with a luncheon served to eighteen by Mrs. Clarence Dirk and committee. Chairman R Holcombe thanked officers and received a rising vote of thanks. A June picnic is planned at Mrs. Herman Portman’s home in Henrietta.

Department of Civics and Political Elyria Woman's Lupecheon Clarence Dirk Beal KP. Meister A.E. Woekerly H. Cordrey C. D. Reding R. Holcombe

East Side Guild Meeting At Mrs Dyke Home

The East Side Guild of St Andrews church gathered with fourteen attendees Friday afternoon at Mrs George Dyke’s home on Cleveland Rd. A brief business session led by chairwoman Mrs H H Trumpy preceded an afternoon focused on guild work. On Thursday May nineteenth Mrs William Abbott of Princeton Avenue will entertain.

East Side

Jolly Ten Club Hosts Afternoon With Miss Cochrane

Club members gathered at Miss Marjorie Cochrane’s Cam bridge avenue home yesterday for a short business meeting followed by cards with Barnes as the game. Prizes went to Joan Brown Barbara Beacher and Ann Cheney. A dinner was served by the hostess mother.

Jolly Ten Club Marjorie Cochrane Cambridge Avenue Barnes Joan Brown Barbara Beacher Ann Cheney

Community group meetings and officer elections announced

Calendar lists multiple local clubs and church groups with notes on meetings, officer elections, and events. Attendees include Mrs Curtis Fifth Street and Mrs Irving Shephard East Avenue, with gatherings at YWCA, Methodist and other venues. Among items, Rainbow Class banquet, Daughters of Sahara supper, and Hattie Smith life membership are mentioned along with several lodge and club activities.

Business Women’s Curtis Fifth Street Second Congregational Division Irving Shepherd East Avenue Bid Culture Circle of Child Conservation League Harold Carroll Denison Avenue Lorain County Kipton R. E. Blackwell Triple D Alice Gates Lorain Middle Step Club Y. W C Columbus Street Ladies of Hattie Smith Order of Rainbow Avalon Club Frank Mee Logan Street Yy. W. Cc. A King Solomon Lodge W. GC. A League of Women Voters Townsend

Hospitalization plan details from Mrs E Barclay office

A hospital plan offers 83 per day for 28 days of care incl accident sickness and maternity with 7 years coverage. It adds 10 for operating delivery room 10 for anesthetic and X ray. contact Mrs E Barclay at 128 Grant St or call 89-934 for more information.

Volcme E., Barclay Grant St.j

O L Dusthimer to Speak at High School PTA Meeting

Dr. O L Dusthimer of Bald win Wallace College will lecture on Astronomy at the Hyrlia High School PTA gathering Wednesday at 8:00. Senior a cappella choir and Mrs George Tulk will provide music. officers will be elected and installed.

O. L. Dusthimer P T. A Baldwin-Wallace College Hlyria High School Parent-Teacher Association George Tulk

Court Of Awards Honors Elvsha Girl Scouts At Gates

Gates School auditorium fills with parents and friends for a Court Of Awards honoring one hundred seventy five Elvsha Girl Scouts. The minstrel play in a feudal castle setting precedes badge and scholarship awards presented by Mrs V L Overdeer and council members. Dorothy Bartter leads Troop No 4 with committee members aiding.

Gates School Elvsha Sir Richard Vivian Chapman Jane Geisel Marian Syite Charlie Rawson Lila Fell Mary Agnes Welsh Doris Leatherman Nan Shryocx Plas Nan Shryock Girl Scout Council V. L. Overdeer Dorothy Bartter A .=. Riehwine D. D. Hull Paul Pais

Royal Neighbors Rally Plans Set For May Twentieth

A tureen dinner preceded a brief business meeting of the Royal Neighbors of America in Woodman Hall. Final Rally plans were set for Woodman Hall this city on Friday afternoon and evening May twentieth. Dinner to be served at the Church of Christ. Special prize awarded to Mrs Emma Dill. Officers and drill team under Captain Martha Wirth practiced for the remainder of the evening.

Royal Neighbors of America Woodman Hall Church of Christ Emma Dill Martha Wirth

Ladies to Attend Elyria Bible Class Special Guest Lineup

Ladies will be special guests of the Elyria Men's Bible class meeting Sunday morning at 9 30 in the Y M C A A mixed quartet from St Pauls church will provide music including Mr and Mrs Karl Lehmann Mrs Alice Pitman and Gust Klein Mrs Claude Wigfield will accompany on the piano L B Hindman the teacher will lecture on The Vine and the Branches from John 15 chapter

Elyria Men's Bible St. Paul's Church Karl Lehmann Alice Pitman Gust Klein Claude Wigfield L. B. Hindman Lesso

Maranatha Class Plans Annual Mother-Daughter Dinner

The Maranatha Class of the First Baptist church will hold its annual mother daughter dinner Friday evening in May. A tureen dinner will be served at six oclock. Mrs. Guy Byars and Mrs. W C Porter will lead the program.

Maranatha First Baptist Church Guy Byars W. C. Porter

May Frolic Sponsored by High School PTA

Approximately two hundred youths attend the May Frolic in the high school gym planned by the High School Parent Teacher Association. Klein's orchestra provides music and Stage Arts Studio offers a floor show directed by Irving Plain with several young performers.

High School Parent Teacher Association Klein Stage Arts Studio Irving Plain Loretta Mae Boddy Virginia Mae Kolopos Helen Maxine Georgia Lee Dunsing Morris Brown Jeanne Furney

Final Meeting of Catholic Study Club No 6 Held

Members met at Mrs. Norman Kaiser’s Harwood street home for the final business session. New officers were installed for the coming year and plans were made for a tureen dinner at Mrs. Richard Walsh’s East Broad street home. The four member program committee and a study course for next year were announced. Mrs. Kaiser and co host Mrs. R Hogan served refreshments after a pleasant social hour.

Catholic Study Club No. 6 Norman Kaiser Harwood Street Richard Walsh East Broad Street Raiser R. Hogan

Community clubs showcase readings and games for Mothers Day

Mrs. Claycomb hosts Mothers Day readings by Patriotic Club members at her Fourth Street home. Eleven attend a luncheon with prizes awarded to Mrs. Helen Kelley and Mrs. Josephine Zacharias. Catholic Study Club No. 3 meets at Oxford Avenue home with officers elected for next year led by Frances Kirkbride. topics include The Echoes of the First Good Friday and an article on Father Gerald Donovan. Elite Club hosts casual evening at Fur nace Street home with candy sale planned, Bunco prizes awarded, dessert served with sweet peas.

Patriotic Club Mary Claycomb Fourth Street Helen Kelley Josephine Zacharias Catholic Study Club No. 3 Robert Smith Oxford Avenue Frances Kirkbride Fred Roth Lester Diederick Gerald Donovan Marjorie Selina Greusser Furnace Street Bunco Marjorie Greusser Anne Meeks Ann Meeks East Avenue

Met Life honors Elyria staff at Sandusky banquet

Metropolitan Life Insurance staff from Elyria led the Sandusky Ohio district for 1937 in a banquet at the Elks Club in Sandusky. A gold pin was awarded to each member for outstanding service. Walter S. Shepherd presented the honors from the New York home office. E. R. Schneider delivered the acceptance speech.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Elks Club Sandusky Sandusky-Ohio Elyria Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Walter 5. J. Shepherd Metropolitan Co New York E. R. Schneider L. F. Holden R. N. Bennet A. Sonkoly William Rigo Charles Kreuck William Yoo James T. Gallagher Jear Price J. L. Sullivan R. i C. Novatney

Ely League of Women Voters Holds Annual Meeting

The Ely League of Women Voters will meet Monday at 1 30 PM in the Council Chambers. Nominating chair Mrs Keith Clotz and committee present nominees for president vice president secretary and treasurer. Election of officers will follow with department heads giving a year in review.

Elyria League of Women Voters Keith Clotz Howard Barbour E. H. Evans Harold Kunkle Stanley Jackson C. R. Aldrich

Host Guides Round Table on Vermont Boyhood Book

Richard Stevens hosted Round Table Club members at Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Hubbell’s Gulf Road home. S. 8. Rockwood reviewed A Vermont Boyhood by Thomas Emerson Ripley, a California author. The work uses family life, politics and local improvements, with letters from his mother’s attic. The host read James Bryce on predictions of Hamilton and De Toqueville. On May 20 the club will meet W. KR. Comings at his daughter’s Ashbury avenue home in Cleveland.

Richard Stevens Round Table Club W. B. Hubbell Gulf Road S. 8 Rockwood Vermont Thomas Emerson Ripley California James Bryce Hamilton de Toqueville W. KR. Comings Ashbury Avenue Cleveland

Sampre Fidelis Club Hosts Kid Party at Shapiro Home

Sampre Fidelis Club held a children's party at Elsie Shapiro's Furnace Street home. Prizes went to Eileen Ryan, Margaret Herold, Vera Smith and Joyce Hastings. A tureen luncheon followed, with plans to reconvene on May seventeenth with Joyce Hastings.

Sampre Fidelis Club Elsie Shapiro Furnace Street Eileen Ryan Margaret Herold Vera Smith Joyce Hastings

Juniors Attend Cohagen Anniversary in Cleveland

The Junior Protected Home Circle held a regular meeting last evening and plans the next gathering for May 20. On April 30 the juniors went to Cleveland to attend the 25th anniversary celebration of Mr. Cohagen at the Hotel Statler where the group drilled.

Cleveland Cohagen Hotel Statler

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listing

Admissions include Mrs. Kenneth Kolbe of LaGrange Andrew Federetti of Ashtabula Mrs. Mark Hordewedel of Avon Lake Virginia Live say Mansfield Helen Horner Chippewa Lake Ina Elizabeth Laky Ashtabula Geneva Cook and Robert Francisco of 4382 Fifteenth Street Discharges include Arthur Damm Mrs Lawrence Krugman 127 Riverdale Court Curtis Williams Mansfield Mrs Robert Gunder 41 West River Street Mrs John Schwartz baby boy Valley City

Kenneth Kolbe LaGrange Andrew Federetti Ashtabula Mark Horwedel Avon Lake Virginia Livesay Mansfield Helen Horner Chippewa Lake Ina Elizabeth Laky Geneva Cook Robert Francisco Fifteenth Street Arthur Damm Denison Avenue Lawrence Krugman Riverdale Court Curtis Williams Robert Gunder West River Street John Schwartz

Revival Services At Salvation Army To Close On Sunday

Salvation Army revival conducted by Captain Fred Duncan ends Sunday with three meetings. At 10 36 a m he speaks on Sanctification, at 2 p m on Assets and Liabilities using charts, and at 7 45 p m Timers Life. Attendance has grown and the public is invited. Rice is a semi luxyry to 150000000 poor in the Yangtze Valley per a recent report.

Fred Duncan Salvation Army Yangtze Valley China

Lambda Chi Hosts Mother's Day Tea at LaPorte Church

Lambda Chi members hosted a Mother's Day tea at LaPorte Methodist Church Thursday from two to four. Fifteen mothers and guests attended an introductory program with a toast by Mrs. Earl Brown and a response by Mrs. Ray Jackson. Guest musicians performed, tea was served, and gift bouquits and violet corsages decorated the event. Notable attendees included Mrs. William Rennie and out-of-town guest Mrs. Martin Folley of Cleveland.

Lambda Chi LaPorte Methodist Church Earl Brown Ray Jackson William Rennie Charles Bruce Arthur Giles Prophet Bird Schumann Music Box Eugene Gouséns J. M. Gregory Eric Chapman Gilbert Spross Dorothy Forrester Ernest Ball William A. Rennis Robert Lee Edward Lee Myron Saussier Myre LaVaughne Crepp Herman Goodspeed William A. Rennie Euugene Burke Jean Shepard Joyce Gregg Martin Folley Cleveland

Licenses Granted For Fred Snider and Charlain Boddy

Fred Snider 26 of Ridgeville and Charlain Boddy 25 of 263 Abbe Road receive licenses as shippers.

Fred Snider Ridgevill, Shipper Charlain Boddy Abbe Road

Former Roumanian Premier Octavian Goga Dies in Romania

Former Roumanian premier Octavian Goga, who led the country and was ousted by King Carol, died at his home near Cluj at Ciucea Castle after suffering a stroke. The king had dismissed him last February amid a worsening economy and set up a royal dictatorship with Patriarch Miron Cristea as premier.

Bucharest Romania Octavian Goga Carol Goga Ciucea Castle Cluj Miron Cristea

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