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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

Page

10

Oberlin Dance-Drama to Open May 26 and 27

Oberlin College reports rehearsal underway for Our Lady's Juggler a dance drama set for May 26 27 and June 10 in Finney Chapel Plaza The pageant led by Dorothy Yeakel as general chair with Helen Wheeler Betty Nelbach Beulah Bishop and others forms a 300 person production guided by Professor F B Artz and other faculty advisors Tickets once sold in dormitories this coming week.

Oberlin Women’s Athletic Association of Oberlin College Today Finney Chapel Plaza F. B. Artz Department of History Dorothy Yeakel Helen Wheeler Betty Nelbach Beulah Bishop June Carpenter Tony

Call Meeting of W. P. A. Workers

All W. P. A. workers and Workers Alliance of America Elyria Local No. 6 members are urged to attend a special meeting at the O. W. A. Hall 204 Lodi street on Thursday evening May 11 at 7 oclock. The executive committee arranged for a talk by a State committeeman on important subjects. Business from Mansfield Ohio May 6 by all State committeemen will be reviewed. A large attendance is expected.

Workers Alliance of America Elyria O. W. A. Hall Lodi Street Workers Alliance Mansfield Ohio

Foreman believes rattlesnake will self-destruct after injury

Santa Rosa California James Keegan foreman of a weed extermination crew says he verified a rattlesnake will die from its own action after being wounded Keegan shot the snake and severed part of its body as the snake thrashed to bite the open wound and died within a minute

Santa Rosa Cal James Keegan Keegan

P T A Installs Officers and Hosts School Programs

Amherst Ohio May 9 The final PTA meeting of the year at the Public School included a business session and a bake sale announcement. New officers were inducted by Supt Powers: President Mrs Walter Miller Vice President Mrs Harold Penton Secretary Mrs Norman Miller Treasurer Wade Bruns A high school program featured a playlet Vacation folk dances a cake contest winners a style show and demonstrations in shorthand filing and bookkeeping. Exhibits from manual training domestic science chemistry and art were viewed.

Amherst Parent-Teacher Association Russ Drug Store F. R. Powers Walter Miller Harold Penton Norman Miller Wade Bruns Ed Kieffer Thompson June Draga John Thompson Lewis Horvat Bailey Cameron

Community Meetings Schedule From Amherst Area Churches Clubs

Phone 3822 Peter Evangelical and Reformed church invites members to tonight’s meeting at the church parlors. Legion auxiliary convenes in regular session this evening at the Legion rooms. Grange auxiliary gathers tonight with Mrs Arnold Flock. Amherst Garden Club meets Wednesday at 2 PM at Henry Leimbach’s home featuring a Vermilion River flats tour. Ladies society of Congregational Church to meet Wednesday afternoon at church parlors with 1 30 PM luncheon hosted by Mrs Joan Sabiers Mrs Ernest Gerber and Mrs C A Alexander. King's Daughters class of St church meets Thursday evening at Miss Kathryn Schriner’s South Amherst road home with 7 30 PM post office meet. Cloverleaf Club to gather Friday afternoon with Mrs Arthur Engle.

Ernest Gerber C. A. Alexander King’s Daughters St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church Kathryn Schriner South Amherst Road Cloverleaf Club Arthur Engie

Concordia Club to Meet This Evening in St Paul

Concordia Club of St Paul Lutheran church will meet this evening with Miss Doris Koepp on Elyria Avenue. The notice cites the congregation’s group gathering and introduces Koepp as a participant.

Concordia Club St. Paul Lutheran Church Doris Koepp Elyria Avenue Intermediate League of

Amherst High Students Excel in Ohio District Test

A group of 35 Amherst High students took part in the district test in Kent Ohio on Saturday as 2300 Ohio students competed. Fourteen earned excellent ratings in small high schools with top finishers including Joe Whiton in physics Henry Edwards in French II June Draga in Shorthand I Esther Sprenger tied for Shorthand II Marilyn Pietch Doris Miller Naomi Reichert Leona Dybinski Lois Ehlert Ida Truscello Shirley Sweet Harold Kline Jack Wilhelm Harry Hall and others in plane geometry general science and French II.

Amherst Hi Kent. O Ohio Smal Joe Whiton Henry Edwards June Draga Esther Sprenger Marilyn Pietch Doris Miller Naomi Reichert

Minstrel Show Dates Shift at Grange Event

The Grange minstrel show moves from Wednesday and Thursday to Thursday and Friday this week. Performances are at the Grange hall Thursday evening and at the Lo Rain K of P Hall Friday evening.

The Grange Grange Hall Lorain K P. Hall

Special service planned at Amherst Foursquare Church

Amherst Foursquare Church announces a special service described as a notable event for the local congregation. Details are limited in the fragments but emphasize a distinctive program at the Amherst church.

Amherst

Mothers Day Service At Town Hall Promotes Revival Drama

A Sunday evening service at Town Hall begins at 7 30 honoring mothers with musical tributes. Rev Buser will deliver a message titled Mothers of Men followed by the revival drama Rock of Ages with characters Ruth Irene Howard Esther May Florence Sagert Irene Shaffer Helen Mrs E Gerber and others. The public is invited.

Buser Ruth Irene Howard Esther May Florence Sagert Irene Shaffer Helen E. Gerber Evangelist Margarette Gawne Nettie Blythe E. Gawne

Births and discharges in Lorain area this week

Discharged Monday include Mrs. Dwight Buell and baby boy on Leavitt road and Mrs. William Smith with baby girl. Mrs. Ralph Hageman and Miss Lorain area resident at Lorain. Mrs. George Wheatley of Sheffield Lake admitted Monday and gave birth to a baby boy.

Dwight Buell Leavitt Road William Smith Lorain Ralph Hageman George Wheatley Sheffield Lake

Morning Glory Club Hosts and Society Notes

Avon residents hosted the Morning Glory Club at the Heckels home on Saturday with card winners Mrs. Dechant Mrs. Mittendorf and Mrs. Weiler. Mrs. Fisher to entertain in two weeks. Ladies Aid at Mrs. Homer's home on Thursday May 11th.

AVON Lawrence Heckel Morning Glory Club Louis Dechant Andrew Mittendorf J. J. Weiler William Fisher

Ladies Aid to Meet for Tu-Treen Dinner Thursday

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church will gather at Mrs. D. R. Moore's home on Thursday May 11 for a Tu-Treen dinner replacing the planned entertainment at Mrs. R. A. Chester's home.

M. E. Church Lawrence Homer Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church R. A. Chester D. R Moore

Council Meeting Scheduled for Village Regular Session

The village council will hold its regular meeting in the municipal building. Details on time and agenda were not fully provided in the fragment. Local officials will discuss standard matters and public comments may be heard.

Avon Civic Association Meets with School Program

The Avon Civic Association held its regular meeting in the School Auditorium on Thursday evening May 11. Reports from the previous and annual meeting were read, the president spoke briefly, and Rev. Paul announced. The remainder of the evening featured a songs and music program by school grades directed by Miss Howe and Miss Shaw.

The Avon Civic Association Paul Miss Howe Miss Shaw

Seventh Grade Wiener Roast at Avon Lake Park

The seventh grade of the high school held a wiener roast at Avon Lake Park on Saturday evening May 6.

Avon Lake Park

Cleveland Guests Visit Alten Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Joe Bruder Mrs Leo Bruder and Helen Stevenson of Cleveland spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Alten. Mrs Frank Root and son were brought home from St Josephs Hospital Lorain Sunday.

Joe Bruder Leo Bruder Helen Stevenson Cleveland George Alten Frank Root and Son St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain

Epworth League Meeting Promotes Meaning of Prayer

The Epworth League of the Methodist Church met last Thursday at the parsonage with Richard Wilford leading on the topic The Meaning of Prayer. Afterward, games and refreshments followed. A Wiener roast is planned next Thursday at Raymond Mitchells home for young people parents and friends.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Richard Wilford Raymond Mitchell

Zemo Skin Remedy Aims Quick Itch Relief For Eczema

A doctor's prescription style claim promotes Zemo as a soothing liquid that eases itching from eczema pimples ringworm and similar irritations with ten active ingredients. It promises fast relief and healing with options priced at 35 cents 60 cents and 1 dollar plus a potential 1.25 extra strength for severe cases available at drugstores.

Townsend Club Highlights Fine Evening Program

Townsend No 1 meeting opened at 8 PM with Pres Doane in charge. Reports from secretary and treasurer followed by National bulletin No 85. Rummage sale set for Saturday May 13 at 106 West Avenue starting 8 AM. Call Doane for donations. Members urged to write congressmen. some replies read. Entertainment featured The Note Jugglers and Herbert Fulger tap dancing. A card party announced for Friday May 12. Tax note mentions Germany.

Townsend No Pres. Doane West Avenue Townsend Columbus Waltz the Legion Fritz No. 3 Club Lorain Reisinger Herbert Fulger

May 14 Evening Program at Methodist Church

Sunday evening May 14 at 8 o'clock the Methodist church hosts a program featuring violin solo by Herbert Bird of Oberlin Conservatory of Music and a vocal solo by Mrs J C Delitz of Sheffield. Everyone welcome.

Methodist Church Herbert Bird Oberlin Conservatory of Music J. C. Delitz Sheffield

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