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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

17

County Women Benefit Association Holds Annual Convention

About 100 Lorain County members of the Women's Benefit Association gathered at Elk's hall for the annual convention. Officers were elected for the next year, with Louise Gay named Lorain president and Jessie Raesler Elyria vice president. Local dignitaries and visiting directors spoke, a flag ceremony was performed, and a flower march concluded the session.

Lorain County Women's Benefit Association Elk’s Hall Zabriey Phoebe Jones Niles Ireta Lasalle pPort Huron Michigan Helen Sewier Cleveland Jessie Raesler Jessie Raesler, President of Review No Elyria Violet Curtis Wellington Review No Elk’s Zahrley Elyria Review Lerain Review No. 4 Elyria Guards Louise Gay Lorain Emma Zahrley Lena Beam Wellington Wellington Jessie Burford Estella Landers Elvira Eile McKisson Gertrude Cramer Clara Neiding Emma Auderheide Bertha Harnly Hazel Gibson Agnes Erickson Norma Reid Myrtle Ludwig Vermlion Minnie Ellis The Dew Leona Schmidt Mar

Woman's Club closes year with luncheon and events

The Ely Woman's Club concluded its year with a general meeting after a luncheon hosted by the C. S. and Political Science department members. President Mrs. Karl Plocher led reports. plans include a June 13–14 Playmaxers fundraiser and a fall meeting in a remodeled club home.

Enal Ely Womans Clip, Inc Whch C.cs Polical Science Department Karl Plocher L. J. Boothroyd F. C. Billings Alex Schueman Don Snhibler Nettie Lsunden J. C. Bins Leo Meyer George Thompson J. 5 Jennior Lake Shore Lakewood O. G. Sheppard I. D. Faxon Central Book Store

Cora May Walton Club Elects Officers At Dinner Meeting

The Cora May Walton Mission Study club of First Congregational church elected officers at a 6:30 dinner at Hotel Westlake Rocky River. President C. J. Worthington reelected. vice president Tony Manzo. secretary Stabler Orr. treasurer Helen Zechman. A treasurer’s report and social bridge results followed. guests included Rev William Muir Auld and Elizabeth Rich.

Hotel Westlake Rocky River Cora May Walton Mission Study Club First Congregational Church C. J. Worthington Tony Manzo Stabler Orr Helen Zechman Zechman Vs. Worthington Gladys Plocner Elizabeth Rich Evelyn Novak William Muir Auld Elizebeth Rich Lacey Houserman Mirs H. C. Hoover Elizabeth Bright

Community Groups Plan Parity Events Across St Pauls Area

Calendar notes list multiple mother daughter gatherings at St Pauls venues including Two O Clock Club 6 30 pm events and parish activities at Grace Lutheran and Emmanuel Lutheran churches. Various clubs and sororities meet on streets such as East Avenue West River Road and St Clair Street with hosts named.

Beacon St. Pauls YIW-C_A Fidency Methodist Church Margaret Tayior E. Bird Grace Lutheren Young People’s Society LaVera Desores Haas Fairlawn Avenue Cues and Limes M. Kershaw Twelfth Street Modern Dor Andress St. Clair Street Beta Sigma Phi Doris Standen St. Agnes J. Heckel West River Road Mgrs Carmen Hight Street Margaret Paskvan Lorain Kilts Roberta Tonry East Broadstreet Alpha Omega Sorority Joyce Maddox Malcolm Court Bethel Shrine W.R.C Emme Dean Anderson UG. P Moose Auxilary Moose Hall Second Street Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliary Woodman Hall Elvira Commandery Masonic Temple Emmanuel Lutheran Men's Brotherhood Grace Lutheran Parish

Mothers Banquet Hosted by 39ers at YWCA Gym

The 39ers club of the YWCA hosted a banquet for mothers and daughters in the YWCA gym. Dorothy Nau gave the toast, Mrs. H. E. Scott replied for the mothers, and Miss Roberta Drake gave the invocation. A homegrown skit titled A Girl Grows Up featured 39ers in scenes like Wedding Bells Ring and The First Day at School with music and narration by Marcella Downs and Queena Mae Scott.

Y. WC. Aly Dorothy Nau H. E. Scott Marcella Downs Marian Holmes Mendelsson Helen Wright Nancy Richards Velma Pixley Ellen Store Jolly Plarmates Gertrude Chesler Mary Born Bessie Benark Ellen Spore Helen Reese Queena Mae Scott Pryllis Christman Viola Dougherty Commencement Davi Lois Berndi Erma Youngeberg Norma Kolbe Lois Berndt Bernice Nicholas Viola Grugel Frank Seward June Richwine

Dance Gillcrest Orchestra Eaton Grm May 10

A Gillcrest Orchestra dance at Eaton Hall Greenroom on May 10 invites attendees. The event showcases local music with an evening of live performances and social dancing.

Gillcrest Orchestra Eaton Grm

Duplicate Bridge Club Hosts Elegant Dinner in Elyria

Elyria club members enjoyed a 7 o'clock dinner at the Krieg home on West avenue with 42 guests at three tables adorned by pastel bouquets. T. T. Rumler presented the new board, and T. F. Schilling, H. K. Hobarger, and Mrs. Rumler spoke. Ten tables of bridge followed. high scores went to T. L. Rumiler with Mrs. Schneider, and Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Biggs for other directions. Flowers honored Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bright and Dr. and Mrs. Schaefer. Arrangements were by Mrs. Frank Oertell and Mrs. T. Kumler. The group meets Wednesdays at the Women's Club through June.

Elyria Duplicate Bridge Club Krieg West Avenue T. T. Rumler T. F. Schilling H. K Schaefer Amherst John Thoma Lakewood Frank Oertell T. Kumler Woman’s Club

Elyrian To Present Senior Recital At Baldwin Wallace

Miss Marian Upp of this city, a senior in Public School Music at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, will present a piano recital in Kulas Chamber Music Hall Berea on Wednesday May 5 at 8 pm. Afiss Joam Lamb will accompany on oboe, with a program including Fantasy in D minor Mu tart Pastorale and Scarlatti Papillons Schumann Chant d Amour Stojowski Waltz La Source dan Grenade Debussy and Fledermaus Waltzes.

Marian Upp Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music Kulas Chamber Berea Miss Upp Afiss Joam Lamb Miss Apps Scarlatts Stojowsk Grenade Debussy Strauss-Schuett

Scotch Stitchers Celebrate Bernice Basinski Birthday

The Scotch Stitchers club held a Tuesday evening meeting to honor Airs. Bernice Basinski with a gift and club pins. Mrs. Yanke and Marjorie Mudge won the evening’s game. luncheon was served by Mrs. Emma MacDonald and daughter Hannan.

Scotch Stitchers Club Airs Bernice Basinski

Rummage Sale Saturday at Armory on Third Street

A rummage sale is set for Saturday at 8 50 am hosted at the armory located on Third Street offering assorted goods to the public.

Armory Third St

St Andrew’s delegates attend Ohio Women's Auxiliary convention in Cleveland

Delegates from St Andrew's church attended the Women's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Ohio convention at Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland yesterday. Attendees included Mrs. J W Goacher Mrs Leland Mnch Mrs William Dehm Mrs Archie Penfound Mrs Arthur Rubishaw and clergy Mrs E B Redhead and others.

St. Andrew's Church Convention of Women's Auxiliary Diocese of Ohio Trinity Cathedral Cleveland J. W. Goacher Leland Mnch William Dehm Archie Penfound Arthur Rubishaw St Andrew's Church E. B Redhead Worth Fauver R. G. Rockwood S . Harman Harrison Street East River Street Albert Esains Flora Rankin Princeton Avenue F. A. Rudolph Syracuse New York Rudolphs New York City Bridgeport Frank Botamer Mendelcourt Elwhia Memorial Hospital Col Greene Oxford Court Lakesde Hospital Sam Provenza Elyria Memorial Hospital Erie Street George Mangas Toledo Ohio C. J. Greene Robert Adams Century Block Robert Jones Graystone Hotel W. H. Riecks Monroe Michigan Pauls Church South Amherst

Fidele Class honors mothers at First Methodist event

Mrs A J Fenner spoke at a mother daughter banquet by the Fidele Class of the First Methodist church held at the Elyria Woman's club. Twenty three attendees had tables decorated with flowers and corsages were given.

A. J. Fenner First Methodist Church Elyria Woman's Club Marguerite Taylor Stella Copas H. Long Vanella Roe Ellen Fleming Charles Copus

Jolly Stitchers Meet at Buchholz Home

The Jolly Stitchers held their monthly meeting at Clara Buchholz’s East avenue home. They presented the hostess with magazine subscriptions as a birthday gift and spent the afternoon crocheting. The next gathering is set for June 5 at Mary Heskitt’s 149 Courtland Street.

Jolly Sttchers Clara Buchholz East Avenue Mary Heskitt Courtland Street

Women’s Mission Bible Class Plans Friday Meeting

The Women’s Mission Bible Class of the First Baptist Church will meet at the church Friday evening at 7 30. After a brief business session a Mother’s Day program will be presented featuring music and entertainment. Mrs. W C Porter speaks on Homes Not Houses. A social hour with refreshments follows.

Eastern Star First Congregational Church King’s Daughters First Methodist Church Henry Townsend E. E. Dettman Dames of Malta L O. O. F. Hall Grace Hunter Cleveland Wars and Means Lottie Marsh George Innes Eel Davis Women’s Mission Bible Class W. C. Porter

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County Reviews of Women’s Benefit Association Mrs. Greber Walter Greber Class Street Don Wilmot Emma Fitzpatrick Ruth Ehrke Theodore Rafferty Garvin Avenue Woman's Club Schroeder Hattie Schroeder Bond Stree Yesterdar Pedro Elizabeth Wilihelmy Marie Afiller Louise Woodcock Marie Herris Elizabeth Street Cora May Walton Club L. Haag Eighth Street Circle No. 3 St Paul's Church Carl Menz E. Sherman Rirs. W. Stuniz E. C. Pallas Federation Lutscheer Melvin Haag Yocum Ed Greber Arcid American Institute of Laundering Arrid Pisaley China Shop Middle Ave Snr Peewee Ter Anarek Ud Droreess Cleaners Broad Street Garford P.T. A Stella Beptisie Beatrice Lapp Nance Lakeside WIAM Ely Girl Reserves Jean Kessler Margaret Gregory Elyrian Baldwin-Wallace Fred Schrader Bellefield Avenue St. Pauls Circle No Gloxd Handley Max Lyndon Ralph Double William Haley Mother Love Deuble William Krebs Mound Street Mrs. Cartwright R. Pallas I. D. Cartwright West Street Circle No. 2 St. Paul's Church Harry Rankin Women’s Guild St. Agnes’ Parish Spode Haserodt Mr. Cortez of Eleanore Loeffler Brandau Elyria, Ohio Keen Kuiter Luella Sayles Alice Berry Irma Jackson Krugman Lydia Miller Ethel Krugman Dora Sw Resar’s Nature U.S.A Ceiver Sory Merthes
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