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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1937

Page

9

Old Fashioned Gingham Party Plans June Wedding

Miss Alice Robinson hosted a gingham party for thirty guests at the Curtiss home to announce her forthcoming marriage to Alfred Luther. Guests included church and school friends. prize awards went to Dorothy Curtiss Helen Smith and Doris Beal. TheDate June second at Second Congregational church 4 30 pm. Harriet Luther of Piqua Ohio attended.

Alice Robinson Alfred Luther L. R. Curtiss Fifth Street fia @eahklanadeeman wara Dorothy Curtiss Avon Helen Smith Doris Beal Curtiss Second Congregational Church Luther Frank Luther

Alumni Dinner For Lorain County O W U Here Thursday

Ohio Wesleyan University alumni and friends in Lorain County will gather for the annual dinner and meeting at the First Congregational church on Thursday May 13. Speakers include Prof Gilbert Bernes of the business administration department Miss Mildred Alcott from the Alumni office and Prof Hayden Bogers of Oberlin. Tickets are available from Barbara Plocher Ronald Dunn and Richard Todd. The program will feature musical readings and a welcome by Mrs Lillian Heimsath with additional performances and captions reflecting campus days and Mother’s Day themes.

Ohio Wesleyan University Lorain County First Congregational Church Gilbert Bernes Business Administration University Mildred Alcott Hayden Bogers Oberlin Barbara Plocher Ronald Dunn Richard Todd

Jean McAlpine Weds James Cobb in Lorain

Jean Virginia McAlpine daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon McAlpine North Eaton and James E Cobb son of Mr and Mrs James Cobb Lorain were married Friday at First Methodist Church Delware Avenue Lorain Reverend Cobb cousin of the groom officiated with Reverend Paul Fox of Chicago assisting A luncheon for twenty two followed at the Stone House The couple will honeymoon in the south attending the Kentucky Derby and visiting Washington DC They will reside on East Avenue in Lorain

Jean Virginia McAlpine Vernon McAlpine North Eaton James E. Cobb James Cobb East Erie Avenue Lorain First Methodist Church Delaware Avene Cobb Paul Fox Chicago Dorothy McApine Richard Cobb Stone House Mrs. Cobb South Washington D. C East Avenue Thew Shovel Co North Eaton High School William Wilcox LaGrange Wilcox

Birthday surprise honors Mrs Florence Brown of Eleventh Street

Mrs Florence Brown of Eleventh Street was surprised by about fifteen friends and relatives last evening for her birthday. Games were played with prizes awarded to winners and a refreshment course was served. she received several lovely gifts.

Florence Brown Eleventh Street

Division Plans Tea Tre at Exta Street Home

E A Wells hosted Division A of Second Congregational church on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Kath tra Krugman assisted. Fourteen members attended and one pew member Mrs Perkins was welcomed. A mother-daughter tea was planned for next week at the same home with the same hostesses entertaining.

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May Court honors Elyria student at Lenoir Rhyne

May Festival at Lenoir Rhyne College elected Pegsy Rheineck of Elyria as maid of honor to the May Queen. The queen is Helen Misenheimer of Richfield. Rheineck, a standout student listed in Who's Who, is the youngest in her class to graduate, with a B A in June at age nineteen. Her Elyria home is 401 Garford Ave.

Pegsy Rheineck Elyria Lenoir Rhyne College Hickory North Carolina Helen Misenheimer Richfield N. C Miss Rheineck Elyria High School Garford Ave

Elyria Garden Club Hears Swiss Biologist

The Elyria Garden Club welcomed Dr Ehrenfried Pfieffer of Dor­macht Switzerland as speaker in the First Congregational church parlors. He spoke on scientific farming to protect soil humus, warned floods and erosion cost 30 to 40 percent humus in the U S, and promoted monoculture over mixed culture, noting erosion control and soil health as key goals. The meeting included routine reports, membership changes, and welcomes for new members Elizabeth and Gertrude Yoder.

Elyria Garden Club Mas First Congregational Church Ehrenfried Pfiefffer Biological Research Laboratories Dormach Switzerland Pfieffer United States Will H. Thomas H. M. Metcalf Metcalf Elizabeth Gertrude Yoder

Miss Mary Griffiths to Wed Cleveland Attorney June 26

Miss Mary B Griffiths daughter of Mr and Mrs Evan Griffiths of Ninth Street will marry Stanley G Webster of Cleveland on June 26 at the Cleveland Baptist church. The couple’s betrothal was announced at a Spencer Ohio gathering hosted by Mrs Robert Starr for her sister. Webster, a Western Reserve University and its Law School graduate, is a member of Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Phi. Miss Griffiths, Elyria High School and Oberlin College Kindergarten Training School graduate, has taught in Cleveland.

Mary B Griffiths Evan Griffiths Ninth Street Stanley G. Webster Cleveland Robert Starr Spencer Ohio Griffiths Bae Tlavd Waa Cleveland Baptist Church Southam Florence Kemery Helen Hoton Kemery Lodi Webster Western Reserve University Law School Sigma Chi Phi Delts Phi Misa Griffiths Elyria High School Oberlin College Harriet Luther Piqua Lake Avenue Cleveland College Choir Margaret Halpin Hadyn Severance Hall Karl Plocher Alvin Plocher Delaware Gladys Jeane Plocher Eva Worcester

Mothers Are Guests Of Maranatha Class

The Maranatha Class at First Baptist Church presented a living pictures pageant showing stages of a girl’s life from babyhood to marriage. Mrs. Edith Syfers led as general chairman with officers and performers including Roberta Filla Copas, Mrs. Walter Kefeler, and soloists Ruth Byars and Eunice Tran. Rehearsals for an upcoming Cues and Lines Dramatic Club play follow, with two more sessions in March and May as the group prepares for Last Days of School at St Agnes church hall.

W. C. Porter Dorothy Miller J. H. Crumley Ruth Byars Gertrude Yost Vivian Keisler Eunice Tran Nelson van Wormer Julia Jackson van Wormer Cues and Lines Dramatic Club St. Agnes Church Hall

Many Distinguished Guests At Eastern Star Annual Inspection

Guests and officers of Elyria Chapter Order of Eastern Star gathered for the annual inspection with a formal dinner. The decor centered pink and green motifs, May Poles on mirrors, and peach blossoms. Present were Past Grand Matron Minnie Lathrop, Deputy Grand Matron Helen Orler, Grand Representatives from multiple states, and many officers and patrons from area chapters.

Eastern Star Chapter Elyria Order of Eastern Star Sunight Morning Star Florence Sierer Ralph Bevard Helen Orler Hazel Brodbeck Margaret Hewitt Frances Eager Minnie Lathrop Worthn

May Plans for B and P W Club Meet

The Business and Professional Women's Club outlines May events including a May 11 meeting at Miss Elizabeth Rich's home with election of officers and delegates. A May 19 bridge party hosted by Ruth Palmer and a May 27 dinner meeting at the First Congregational Church featuring Ona Holly of the YWCA are planned. The annual State Federation convention in Dayton May 22–23 will also be discussed.

Business and Professional Women's Club Elizabeth Rich Sixteenth Street Miss Rich Ruth Palmer Middle Avenue First Congregational Church Misa Ona Holly Laura Harrin State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Dayton

Circle Elects Officers at Widening Circle Luncheon

The final Widening Circle meeting was a one o clock luncheon Friday at First Baptist Church. Forty two members and four guests attended. Officers elected: President Mrs John Everard, Vice President Mrs Clyde Bennett, Secretary Mrs Horace Seeley, Treasurer Mrs R C Baird. Mrs Davidson presented flowers to Mrs F O Wilford, Circle teacher, and the group adjourned until September first.

First Baptist Church John Everard Clyde Bennett Horace Seeley R. C. Baird F. O. Wilford

Royal Neighbors meeting discusses postponement of rally

Due to the absence of the Oracle the vice Oracle Mrs Scheu neman presided. Attendance was good and one candidate joined. The county rally moved from May 19 to May 26 with Mrs Hat Ne Hansman as entertainment chair and assistants Mrs Emma Dill Mrs Agnes Halder man and Mrs Emma Scheune Practica set for two weeks hence as May flower Camp No. 1374 to conduct the memorial service at the tally.

Scheuneman Hat Ne Hansman Emma Dill Agnes Halderman Emma Scheuneman

Quilting Meeting of West Side Guild at Miss Laundon’s

The West Side Guild of St An drew s Church met at Miss Lottie Laundon s home on Thursday for a luncheon and a short business meeting. The afternoon was spent working on quilts with plans noted for May 20 at the same home.

West Side St. Andrew's Church

Calendar events Monday at multiple local venues

Colonial Club tureen luncheon at 12 30 at 201 Harvard hosted by Mrs J H Hurst. Rainbow class banquet at 6 30 in the basement of 1st M E Church. Child Conservation Circle led by Mrs Senft on Oxford Ave. 1st Congregational Guild hosts a luncheon at church. Sunny Side Up Club and Y contest events. Y M C A activities include Musical Art Choral rehearsal at 7 45. Knights of Columbus and Ladies of G A R are listed alongside various meetings and bingo. A County wide Adult Blind meeting is set for 1 30 to 4 30 at the W P A office Room 138 Washington Bldg. Holiness Prayer meeting at George Link home 510 Second St.

J. H. Hurst Harvard M. E. Church 2Nd Congregational Division Irving Shepherd Baatare Child Conservation Circle Senft Oxford Avenue 1St Congregational Guild Sunny Side Up Club William Meinke Columbus St T. J. Farmer Lake Avenue Whipple Rainbow Knights of Columbus P. D. Reefy G. A. R. King Solomon's Lodge Agenda Fraternity Townsend Club Washington Holiness Prayer Meeting George Link Second St

Local society notes feature visits across cities and colleges

Miss Caroline Baron travels from Erie street to Philadelphia and Ann Arbor to visit University of Michigan students over the weekend. Numerous visitors and trips are recorded including Florida winter returnees, Cleveland choir plans, and trips to Delaware Ohio Wyandotte Michigan and Canada.

Caroline Baron Erie Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania Ann Arbor Michigan University of Michigan W. H. Kipt W. C. Zaiser A. J. Robson R. Hill Marian Bassett H. Bassett Florida Park Avenue Milwaukee Wisconsin International Society For Crippled Children E. J. Howenstine A. H. Thompson H. C. Maston Vivian Slackett Ralph Ott James Wilson Harlo McNally Mabel Ellia Betty Campbell Bruce Alexander Grafton Baldwin-Wallace Berea Lilian Masterer Bellavenue Detroit Seicusere

Birthday party honors Mrs Robertson at Wakeman home

Mrs Peter Robertson of Wakeman celebrated her eighty eighth birthday with a gathering yesterday hosted by Mrs Charles Barton. Fourteen guests attended at Kenton Avenue residence. Guests included Mrs Robertson’s daughter-in-law Mrs James Robertson of Toledo and the honored guest’s great grandson Glen Bruce two weeks old.

Robertson Peter Robertson Wakeman Charles Barton Kenton Avenue

Mother's Day Program at Pilgrim Community Church

A splendid program is arranged for Mother's Day at Pilgrim Community church. The Junior Choir will sing Mother, with Austin Miles and Clyde Willard credited. Mrs. Emily Scrivens and Mrs. S. R. Byam sing In the Garden, while Mrs. D. A. Stanford reads A Tribute to Mothers. Choir members read a verse of Ann Taylor's Mother as tributes, and the Junior Choir presents flowers to the mothers.

Pilgrim Community Church Austin Miles Clyde Willard Emily Scrivens S. R. Byam D. A. Stanford Ann Taylor

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Admissions include Virginia Rogere Columbia Station Anna Polen R F D 2 3ienze Brock away Children's Home Ashtabul a George Neibauer Ashdta duis and others. Discharges list Mrs Bradles Wilson 316 E Broad Charles Edward Erb 126 Charles d Mrs Mary Papp 130 Rush St Mrs Albert Manna.355 17th St Mrs Flord Helfrich baby girl 208 14th St Mrs James Weirnht baby girl Oberlin baby girl Wilson 316 E Broad.

Virginia Rogere Columbia Sta Anna Polen James Weirnht Oberlin Wilison E. Broad

Oberlin Hosts Lorain County W C T U Institute

The Lorain County W C T U Institute met in Oberlin with Miss Susan Hinman presiding at ten o clock. Morning devotions were led by Mrs Victor Doughty on Jesus Draw Near and Went With Them. Discussions centered on boosting the million dollar education fund and local unions reported progress toward May 23 targets. Lunch followed at Fi O H tea room. Afternoon devotionals by Mrs Wightman were noted, with gold star unions sending dues before March first. Mrs Lillian Hill reported on the state executive meeting in Columbus. a quiz covered institutes and meeting strategies. Mrs Eatelle Bliss Taylor reviewed Which Way to Peace by Bertrand Russell. Mrs Ralph Holcomb was named chair of Civics and Political Science for two years. Twenty five members attended a luncheon. a June picnic will close the club year.

Lorain County W. Co. T. U. Institute Oberlin WWC West Ridge Obertin Lorain Elyria Wightman Henrietta Willard Lillian Hill Colew Gld Columbus Fannie Drummond Miss Hinman John Kennedy Stone Thompson William Persons Eatelle Bliss Taylor Bertrand Russell Russell Department of Civics and Political Science Ralph Holcomb Tyreon C. L. Sotherdon St. Mitchell W. Strock KR. T. J. Martin

Banquet for Aid Association at Grace Church

Forty five members attended the Aid Association for Lutherans banquet at Grace church. The Ladies Aid Society served supper at six thirty. Vice president Paul Hull chaired the meeting. Attorney Frank Wilford spoke on Cascade Park and described Indian relics found there.

Aid Association For Lutherans Grace Church Ladies Aid Society of the Church Paul Hull Frank Wilford Cascade Park

Elyria Bible Class Mothers Day Message Speaker

Elyria Men's Bible class at the YMCA will host special guests Sunday at 9 30 morning. Teacher L B Hindman selects A message for Mothers Day. Garthe brothers of Amherst provide special music. Salone Club met at Mrs Maxine Shiveley home East Bridge Street. Prizes went to Mrs Stella Barrington and Mrs Gertrude Raeher of Lorain and Mrs Maxine Howard. Birthday gifts honored Mrs Raeder. Luncheon followed, next meeting set for March 20 with Mrs Howard of R D 2 Lorain.

Elyria Men's L. B. Hindman Garthe Maxine Shiveley East Bridge Street Stella Barrington Gertrude Raeher Lorain Maxine Howard Raeder Howard

Invite Supreme Officer to May 21 Meeting

The Junior Department Protected Home Circle invites Supreme Officer Mrs. Cora Phillips to attend the regular meeting on May 21 at the I O O F hall where a children's program will be presented. Special awards went to Mrs Ed Cooper Roxie Coulter and Mrs Fenning. a Mothers Day program followed with songs and readings.

Jean Helmrath Betty Smith Lillian Heimsath Camilla Gaines Winifred Smith Winona Miller Kathryn Reed Fern Gaines Marjorie Brackley Clarente Dunford Cora Phillips WII Protected Home Circle I. O Ed Cooper Roxie Coulter Fenning Russell Dunford Pauline Dunford Supreme Guardian W. R. Cubbon C. E. Dunford H. C. Wilcox WR. Cubbon Earl Kaylor Harvey Lewis

Seeing is believing in fabric labeling urges by women’s clubs

Women’s clubs across the nation urge merchants to clearly label fabrics to aid wear and care. Silk and rayon can look similar but laundering methods differ, so shoppers should ask for fabric identity on sales checks and relay details to helpers.

Chicken Supper at Hungarian Reform Church on Mother's Day

A chicken supper is planned at the Hungarian Reform Church on Mother's Day at 5 30 with tickets priced at 65 cents. Proceeds will support church activities and community outreach.

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