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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1921

Page

10

Home Economic Club Hosts Year-End Party in Elyria

The Woman's Civic Club Home Economic Department led by Mrs. Deane Burns held a year end gathering at the YWCA Friday afternoon. Members enjoyed a program with Marjory Killoran and Miss Marjory Brownell on piano, Eleanor Thames readings, H. H Gregg singing, and D. A. Baird vocal selections with Beazell on piano. Plans for the coming club year were approved with general enthusiasm.

Elyria Woman's Civic Club Eleanor Thames H. H Gregg D. A. Baird Beazell

Old Fashioned Party Delights Girls at YWCA

Twenty girls attended a YWCA Girls Reserves Old Fashioned Party in Elyria parlor rooms. Costumes featured lace, powdered wigs, hoop skirts, basque waists, and a 120 year old night gown with lace trimming. Dances included the Virginia Reel followed by refreshments.

Elyria

Large Party Honors House Guest in Elyria

On Sunday evening May 8 Mr and Mrs Archibald Stevenson hosted at their Cleveland Street home a gathering for their guest Miss Beatrice Butler of New York City. Music and singing featured violin and mandolin performances with piano accompaniment. social time followed with refreshments.

Elyria Archibald Stevenson Cleveland Street Beatrice Butler New York City Edna Persland Mr Lewellyn Butler Holtz

Winners of Contest Entertained in Elyria

A group of about twenty five girls gathered at Miss Ruth Reynolds home on Middle Avenue for a party following a Sunday school contest led by Mrs Ralph Wood of the Methodist church. The six week campaign sought new members and better attendance with games and fun ending Easter. A former member Mrs Grant Rogers of Cleveland attended. Refreshments followed and the winning side conceded the party honors to the losing side in the campaign.

Elyria Ruth Reynolds Middle Avenue Ralph Wood Methodist Church Grant Rogers Cleveland

Prominent Elyria Talent in Revue at Rialto Theatre

Elyria presents the musical revue Facts and Fancies of 1921 at Rialto Theatre on May 17 and 18. Dancers include Mayxine Dunham and Leonore Mc Cauley. leading roles feature Eleanor Thomas and Katherine Welsh in two skits and a wedding farce. Dena Vagby will perform a novelty dance and tone.

Elyria Rialto Theatre Isabella Mayxine Dunham Leonore McCauley Maurice Hubert Struthers Formost Alice Gertrude Knechtges Rose Kirkbride Minnie Knapp Earl Greenland Eleanor Thomas Katherine Welsh Mary Allen Agnes Dougherty Evelyn Hunter Minona Buswell Isabel Dolard Antoinette Walsh Lauretta Taylor Frank Butler Christy Colgan Jim Colgan Frank Brennen Red Gould Edward Kershaw Dena Vagby

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Notes and Plans in Elyria

The Elyria Ladies' auxiliary of the American Legion met at the legion hall with about thirty five in attendance. Mrs E H Hansman spoke on the Columbus convention and the four fold bill aiding soldiers. Mrs Vosburgh was named social committee chair. A social hour followed and the session adjourned. The Elyria M E Church Young Women's Missionary Society postpones Wednesday meeting to May 18 for its final gathering of the year.

Elyria Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion American Legion Hall E. H Hansman Furnace Street Columbus Young Women’s Missionary Society of The M. E. Church

Women’s Civic Club Meeting Postponed to May 18

The general meeting of the Women’s Civic Club slated for May 11 is rescheduled to May 18. Miss Gladwin, a Red Cross nurse, will speak at the Y W C A after the meeting, sharing experiences from Albania. The event includes a supper and a program with Federation girls and is open to the public.

Women’s Civic Club Elyria Miss Gladwin Red Cross Gladwin Albania Federation

Literature and Art Department Holds Year End Luncheon

The Women's Civic club Literature and Art department closed its year with a luncheon at Mrs. C. E. Lozier’s home in Elyria attended by 36 members. Mrs. Herman Stevens spoke in Albanian costume and shared an informal talk as the group celebrated a successful year under Mrs. Lozier’s leadership.

Elyria Women’s Civic Club C. E. Lozier Washington Avenue Herman Stevens Lozier

Century Dance May Party Sets Elyria Social Night

The Twentieth Century Dance club hosts a May party Thursday evening at the Elks hall in Elyria. John Ston’s Society Orchestra of Cleveland will provide music for members and friends, promising an unusually pleasant evening for Elyria society.

Elyria Elks’ Hall Twentieth Century Dance Club Johnston’s Society Orchestra of Cleveland

Weat Ridge PTA Meeting Postponed to May Twentieth

The Weat Ridge Parent Teacher Association meeting, originally set for the usual date, has been postponed to May twentieth. Members are urged to note the date change, and the meeting, likely the last of the year, is expected to attract strong attendance.

Elyria Parent- Teachers Association of Weat Ridge

Pony Anna Club Banquet Honors Mothers at Y M C A

Elyria notes the Pony Anna Club plans a Wednesday banquet at the Y M C A to honor mothers as guests. Over one hundred are expected for a sumptuous dinner with a splendid program arranged but kept secret.

Elyria Pony Anna Club Meryy

Birthday Party Delights William L. Caraway on Courtland

Elyria reports the twenty fourth birthday celebration for William L. Caraway at his Courtland street home. Friends attended the pleasant evening with music games and dancing followed by luncheon. Gifts included items for the guest of honor and many well wishes from Miss Lillian Koser Miss Elsie Brotherton and others.

Elyria William L. Caraway Courtland Street Lillian Koser Elsie Brotherton Ernett Coughlin Harry Koser Fred Brown Archie Fuller Carl Hart

Burroughs Roosevelt Bird Club Holds Bi Monthly Meet

The Burroughs Roosevelt Bird Club formed by a high school biology class met for the third time last Friday afternoon in Elyria. Members heard concise sketches of the Veery and Chimney Swift and discussed bird legislation. A conundrum guessing contest tested bird-name knowledge.

Elyria Burroughs-Roosevelt Bird Club

Community groups schedule events in Elyria

Tonight at 7 30 the Woman's Benefit association meets in Wurst hall and drill practice for June convention. Tuesday events include Junior Auxiliary at St Andrew's parish hall and Y W C A girls talk by Red Cross nurse Gladwin. Various fraternal and civic groups meet from Elks to Knights of Pythias to Exchange club with meals and speakers. Staff briefing at Y W C A at 9 AM.

Elyria Woman’s Benefit Association Wurst Hall St. Andrew's Pheta Phi Kathryn Moon Griswold Road Gladwin Red Cross the Elks Knights of Pythias Rotary Cub American Legion Odd Fellows Lodge Federation Girls Exchange Club Chamber of Commerce Blue Moon Club Alfred Brouse Eighth Street

Fifteen Entertain at Dinner in Elyria

Mrs. Joseph Fritz of 634 Oxford street entertained fifteen guests at a Mother’s Day dinner. Tables and rooms wore fresh white narcissus and ferns. The Polly Anna Club plans a moving picture show at its Wednesday banquet, promising a memorable evening for attendees honoring mothers.

Elyria Joseph Fritz Oxford Street Polly Anna Club

Hospital Day Observance Women’s Auxiliary Meeting

In Elyria the Woman's Auxiliary will hold its annual meeting at the Nurses' home at 3:00 on Hospital Day Thursday May 12. Light refreshments will be served and yearly dues collected. A large attendance is hoped.

Elyria Woman’s Auxiliary

Requested to Attend Mr Herbert's Funeral

The Woman's Relief Corps is requested to attend the funeral of comrade Herbert on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock.

MR. Herbert Woman’s Relief Corps Comrade Herbert

Missionary Society Sets May 11 Meetings

The Women's Missionary Society schedules its regular meeting on Wednesday May 11. The program includes a work meeting at 2 30 p.m. an executive committee gathering at 5 30 p.m. and an evening program.

Ladies Aid Society to Hold Tureen Dinner Meeting

Elyria reports the Ladies Aid Society of Division A Church of Christ will meet at Mrs. Phil Kaiser’s on Eighth Street Thursday for a tureen dinner. Members are asked to come ready to work on a quilt and bring patches. The YWCA board met Monday with large attendance and dinner at six, discussing several items but making no definite plans.

Elyria Ladies’ Aid S Society of Division A The Church of Christ Phil Kaiser Eighth Street

Local Social Notes Span Visits and Friendly Gatherings

East Avenue residents Mr and Mrs George Stevens and Edward and David Gates will spend a few days at Box Hill New York. Cleve Pomeroy of Cleveland was a week end guest of Henry Ingells mid dle avenue. F W Wolson and Mrs Mayo Roe host a Wednesday bridge luncheon. Mrs James Thomas of Columbus street visited Cleveland Monday. Bernard Carr and family return from Florida to Elyria before moving to La Grange. Royal Neighbors sewing circle meets at Mrs Fioods home. Lizzie Hahn resumes duties as Garford principal after illness. Roy Date family leave Ridgeville for California by motor. Margaret Spaeth Chestnut Ridge visits Lakewood friends. John Spaeth family guests in Avon Sunday. Jesse Rawson Lakewood guests of Dickinsons in West Bridge Street. A C Corfman Park avenue is in Akron on business. Howard Reynolds and daughter of East Cleveland visit Elyria this week.

George Stevens Edward and David Gates East Avenue Will Box Hill New York

Chimney Swifts Roost in NC Chimney In Twisting Sky

A North Carolina writer observes a large flock of Chimney Swifts swirling above a college area. The birds rush into a chimney, with counts reaching over a thousand, then retreat as night falls and autumn signals their migration. Nesting begins each spring on chimney walls with twig lattices glued by saliva.

North Carolina Swifts

Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads Offer Best Results

Local want ads promote Chronicle-Telegram listings as the best way to reach buyers and sellers. Readers are urged to place classified ads for quick responses and wide local reach.

Chronicle-Telegram

Cooking and Baking Demo at Day's Hardware Thursday

All day demonstration of cooking and baking activities takes place at Day's Hardware Thursday with live showcases and sample tastings.

Lighting advice covers every room and space

A homeowners guide promises practical tips for lighting every area including stairs attic basement and closets. It invites readers to discuss their lighting problems with a Westinghouse Dealer for tailored solutions.

Westinghouse

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Elyria Society Y. W Bird Club Lewis Jogreph Cleve Pomeroy Henry Ingells F. W. Wolson Mayo Roe Bridge James Thomas Columbus Street Bernard Carr St. Petersburg Fla la Grange Mayflower Camp Mrs. Fiood West Street Lizzie Hahn Kenyon Ave Garford School Mrs Roy Date Ridgeville California Margaret Spaeth Chestnut Ridge Lakewood John Spaeth Avon Jesse Rawson Arminda Dickinson Lenna Dickinson West Bridge Street A C. Corfman Park Avenue Akron Howard Reynolds East Cleveland F. V. Anderson St. Andrew's Church Ohio Nature Opera House L. Vemeter Honicker’s Imperial Top & Tire CO East Broad St. Bridge Elyria, Ohio Woman’s Civic Club Fry Elyria High School Girl’s Glee Club E. H. S. Orchestra Dunbar Paris Typewriter Burroughs Century Print Shop Broad Street Dauappy Jamieson Estinghouse Mazpa Westinghouse Lamp Superior Electric Co
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