Calvert Delivers Insightful Colonial Gardens Talk
Elyria D A R members at Gulf Farms hear Harry Calvert describe colonial garden types from Spanish to Pennsylvania, tracing roots from Renaissance Italy to 19th century Monticello. He highlights garden purposes, plant lists, and historical links, with notes on New Orleans and Virginia examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Gulf Farms
Eagent
W.G. Sharp
Bowdler
Wherry
Minnie Y W. Brown
Boyer
Murst
Stevick
Virginia
New England
Holland
Pennsylvania
Egypt
Babylon
Fuphrates
Tigris
Dée Medici
Italy
Henry
James II
Charles II
England
Wm. Orange
Mr. Vernon
Montecello
Calvert
New Orleans
Manion
Pennsyvania
John Bartram
Humphrey Marshall
Peru
Evert
Mother's Day program at Rivoli Theater prompts carnations
The Elvria Men's Bible Class in Broadstreet's Rivoli Theater presents a Mother's Day program tomorrow featuring duets by Ethel Schafstall and Edith Dumke and Floyd Heys on accordion. Carnations will be given to all attending. President Jas A Hewitt will open at 9 50 a m and introduce Ralph Standell as song leader. Wm C Fowler will diverge from the lesson to speak on Man's Dearest Friend. Delegations are expected, with Fox Furnace Company having led in attendance last Sunday with 55 men. Captains Elmer Vitzen and Mike Martish will oversee delegations, aided by a Mother's Day Committee and a special Reception Committee including Knneth Burley and James Binkeler among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvria
Rivoli
Broadstreet
Ethel Schafstall
Edith Dumke
Floyd Heys
Jas. A. Hewitt
Ralph Standell
Wm. C Fowler
Fox Furnace Company
Elmer Vietzen
Mike Martish
Kenneth Burley
Charles Whidden
James Binkeler
William Harding
Dr. Backus
James Thomas
Hatye Eckenroad
True E. Mohler
Charles Landon
John Hins
B. Nichols
Frank Brandau
Frank Wiarton
Arnold Krueman
Morris Barchard
Northwest Encampment Meeting At Odd Fellows Temple
Northwest Encampment No 168 I O O F met at the Odd Fellows temple on Broad Street with strong attendance. After the business session a Boosters committee report by Robert Hastings sparked talks by Bowman Wagner Laird Sprague Bartlats and Lewis of Olmsted Falls. Dinner followed with music by Karl Lehman, and members unanimously supported the Roosters Committee and Wellington plan for May encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Broad Street
Boosters’ Committee
Robert Hastings
Messrs
Bowman Wagner
Laird Sprague
Bartlats
Lewis
Olmsted
Ihy
Karl Lehman
Roosters
Wellington
Daughters of Scotia mark tenth anniversary in grand gathering
The Daughters of Scotia celebrated their tenth anniversary with a large turnout at the K of P hall. A short business session preceded an eight o clock public opening. Notable guests included grand deputy Mrs McArthur and chief daughter Mrs McKinnon of Lorain, along with Clan Robertson and Elyria Daughters of Scotland members. The evening featured mandolin and banjo duos, vocal solos, a piano duet, refreshments, and dancing to close.
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Daughters of Scotia
K. of P. Hall
McArthur
McKinnon
Lorain
Clan Robertson
Daughters of Scotland
Elyria
Miss King
Wiliam Robertson
Frank Allsop
Misa van Blair
Jessie Henderson
Mrs. Williamson
Margaret Robers
Nanny McCaffery
Local church talks and society notes from Oberlin area
Kenneth Miller of Oberlin College spoke to the Geneva School relations group at the Viral Congregational Church during the church school hour about his experiences at the Gen Eva School. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty met last evening for regular session, the charter draped in honor of Mrs. Jeanor Sowells. The Woman's Relief Corps met Friday in Ty 0.C. F. hall with good attendance, President Mrs. Ella Williams presiding. Five membership applications were balloted. interest grows in the G. A. Memorial Electrical Fountain for Ely Park to be donated by the corps. May 23 the west side division will host a noon dinner. Memorial and Decoration Day plans near completion. Singing of America closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantacuzene
Ray
Walsh
Georgetown University
Russia
United States
Soviet
Frederick Wise
Bacon
New York
Washington
France
Frome
Washingty Frank
Kenneth Miller
Oberlin College
Geneva School of World Relations
Miller
Ot'o Greene
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Jeanor Sowells
Society
Wor.d
Woman's Relief Corps
C. F. Hall
Ella Williams
Helen Yuhbard
G. A
Ely Park
Womana Relief Corps
West Aide
Singing of America
Mr and Mrs Walter Underwood Entertain For E F Allen
KE F Allen celebrated his sixty eighth birthday May ninth and was honored with a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Underwood of Denison Avenue at the Spring Valley Country Club. Eighteen guests attended including Miss Laura Hood of La Porte Indiana. Table decor featured bowls of violets and tulips. Bridge was enjoyed with prizes to Mrs T N Cook and Dr George Nicholas for first place and Mrs George Nicholas and Mr Allen for second. Mr Allen received a guest prize.
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KE. F. Allen
Walter Underwood
Denison Avenae
Spring Valley Country Club
Laura Hood
la Porte
Indiana
Bridge
T. N. Cook
George Nicholas
Mr. Allen
Allen
Pollyanna Club Mother-Daughter Banquet Honors Seventy-Four
Seventy four attend the Pollyanna club mother daughter banquet at the Church of Christ with lilac and pink tulip decor. Eva Smith led the program of toasts songs and solos by Mrs J D Hand and Mrs N D A Baird. Dick Hancock and Rennie Warnelle entertained others as games and contests provided prizes won by Mrs W Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollyanna Club
Church of Christ
Eva Smith
Dick Hancock
Rennie Warnelle
J. D. Hand
DeMolay Banquet Honors Mothers at Elyria Temple
DeMolays honored their mothers with a banquet at the Masonic Temple in Elyria. Artemas Beebe praised growth from thirty to 178 members and the chapter’s standing in the state. Speakers included Mrs Beebe and local leaders. After dinner a play, The Poor Married Man, featured a cast of Masons and Eastern Star members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolays
Masonic Temple
Artemas Beebe
de Molays
Elyria
Mr. Freebe
de Molay
de Maolays
Mrs. Beebe
Arthur Smith
Robert Harding
State Mass
Masons
Eastern Stara
Hans Stager
Mathew Graham
S. J. George
Billy Blake
Robert Huncks
Andy Brown
George Bush
Ilona Ford
Betty Bosworth
June Graham
Frances Sherrill
Rosalind Wilson
Florence Steger
Flossie Sibox
Grace Bartin
Lulu Wilcox
Frank Harmon Lodge to Present Service Medal May 13 1980
A stated meeting of Frank Harmon Lodge No. 663 F A M will be held at 7 30 PM on Tuesday May 13 1980. Henry W Thomas will receive a 59 year service medal. A Masonry talk by Harri Wn W and Deane Burns Lunen will be given. Central Guild of St Andrew's Church meets Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Fred Kuhlow of 581 Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harmon Lodge
Teesday
Henry W. Thomas
Harri Wn W. Thomas
Deane Burns
Fred Kuhlow
Park Avenue
Sunday School Class elects officers at First Methodist
Mrs Clarence Beazeil’s Sunday School class at First Methodist elected Marie Jones as president Marian Upp as vice president Margaret Taylor as secretary Berniece Squire as treasurer Rhyllis Puis as librarian Turned over a necklace from the class to Miss Dorothy Hoover who leaves for England in June The group includes Ruth Tapper Marie Jones Wilma Vanoster Rhyllis Puls Berniece Squires Margurprite Taylor Ellen Flemming Jean Boggs Dorothy Bagby Gertrude Smith Louise Slunt Vera Brown Dorothy Hoover Mary Hoover and Marian Upp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Beazeil
First Methodist Church
Dorothy Hoover
Lake Avenue
Marie Jones
Miss Marian Upp
Margaret Taylor
Berniece Squire
Rhyllis Puis
Miss Hoover
England
Ruth Tapper
Wilma Vanoster
Rhyllis Puls
Berniece Squires
Margurprite Taylor
Ellen Flemming
Jean Boggs
Dorothy Bagby
Gertrude Smith
Louise Slunt
Vera Brown
Mary Hoover
Marian Upp
Women Deliver Evening program at Welsh Home Rocky River
About fifteen members of the Business and Industrial Women's Bible Class visited the Welsh Home in Rocky River last night to present a program. Musical numbers featured duets by Elizabeth Mitchell and Ana Bates, a solo by Mrs Thimphrey, a duet by Mra Thissel Wilder and Mrs Mumphre, and a solo by Ruth R. Taylor. Y. A. Chitta attended and spoke briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Industrial Women's Bible Class
Rocky River
Elizabeth Mitchell
Ana Bates
Thimphrey
Mra Thissel
Wilder
Mumphre
Ruth RB
Taylor
Y. A. Chitta
Woman's Club Department Meets at Elyria Club Home
The Civfiex and Political Science Department of the Elyria Women's Club met at the club home at 2.39 yesterday with Miss R. T. J. Martin presiding. After a brief business session plans for the coming club year were discussed, refreshments were served by Mrs. Joree Whirman and her committee.
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Woman's Club
Elyria Woman’s Club
Msg R. T
Club Meetings Across Local Lodges and Associations
On Monday the Lat A Lot Club assembles with Mabel Guthman at 276 Marseilles Avenue. P L H Club meets with Mrs G and Smith of Amherst. American Yeomen join Canton Lorain No 938 and its Auxiliary. Chevalier Lodge Knights of Pythias, Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Veterans of Foreign Wars also hold gatherings in the Turner Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Guthman
Marseilles Avenue
Mother's Day services at Church of Christ with special music
The Church of Christ on Second and Chapel streets presents a Mother's Day program at 10 30 in the morning and an old fashioned Home program at 7 30 in the evening. The quartet includes Mrs R B Hand Mrs D A Baird Walter Q Smith and J Martin Beck. Sermon topic Home and text All Generations Shall Call Me Blessed. Baptism will follow the evening service. Junior department and Bible School plan activities and prizes. Mothers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Second
Chapel Streets
R. KB. Hand
D. A. Baird
Walter QO. Smith
J. Martin Beck
Kentucky
Walter O. Smith
Fowler
R. B. Hand
DeArmand
Raymond Brunger
Frederick Blackmur
Lillian Mallory
Alice Wilmot
Gannett
Mr. Gannett
Bible School
South Amherst
J. F. Adams
Christian Endeavor Society
Inez Parmely
Kings Daughters Class Hosts Meeting at Whitmore Home
The Kings Daughters Class met last evening at Mrs. T. C. Whitmore's home at 336 Harvard Avenue with twenty members present. Mrs. Minch read devotionals, Mrs. Townsend reported the sunshine work, and communications from Velda Jackson and Mrs. Coughlin were read. Plans were made for a class picnic and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughters
T. C. Whitmore
Harvard Avenue
Minch
May Day Attendees At Baldwin Wallace College
Mrs Ella Fowall and daughter Gladys of Murray Ridge and Miss Edna Curler of Colonial Apartments attended May Day events at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Fowall
Gladys
Murray Ridge
Edna Curler
Colonial Apartments
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea
Nobody Knows But Mother Poem
A nostalgic poem extols a mother's unseen labor in keeping the home and caring for children. It celebrates quiet sacrifices, anxious prayers, and patient love guiding a family through fears and daily trials. Anonymous author emphasizes only a mother fully understands this devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Heavenly Father
Methodist Mother's Day services at First Methodist Church
Mother's Day observances at the First Methodist Episcopal Church Third and Court tomorrow evening at 7 30 with Dr Piper speaking on A Mother's Boy and Two Strangers Who Came to Town The morning service at 10 45 features a sermon Old Brother Joash and His Temple Cheat with Handel Largo for Prelude Canzone by Thomas Anthem Something for Thee by Wolcott solo Miss Marguerite Merthe My Mother's Song by Bell and Postlude in D by Stern Evening music includes Sing Smile Slumber by Gounod Offertory I'll Sting Thee of Araby arranged by Barnes Anthem Twilight and Dawn by Speaks solo Mother O Mine by Tours sung by Robert T Moore Postlude in D All church activities and Young People service at 6 30 include music and readings Dr Piper to give a brief Mothers message All young people and their mothers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Third
Court Streets
Piper
Joash
Handel
Thomas
Wolcott
Marguerite Merthe
Bell
Stern
Gounod
Barnes
Speaks
Mother O'Mine
Tours
Robert T. Moore
First Baptist Church Notes Evening Program Details
The morning worship at the First Baptist church includes organ preludes, readings, anthems, and a sermon by Rev. R. T. Ketcham titled The Return to Bethlehem Judah. Prof. L. C. Holden will play Marche Pontificale entreacts. The 6 30 p.m. young people meeting targets high school students for activity planning and a 7 30 p.m. prayer service features a youth orchestra, Yost led song service, and a choir anthem Turn Thy Face from My Sins with I A Yost solo. The pastor’s evening topic is Frowns or Favors and the organ postlude is Andante Morso by Capocci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Williams
Reinecke
L. E. Palmer
R. T. Ketcham
Bethlehem
Judah
L. C. Holden
Thompson
F. A. Yost
Attwood
I. A. Yost
Capocci
United Presbyterian Church Notes Oneness of Christ theme sermon
The United Presbyterian Church presents a morning sermon at 10 45 on the Oneness of Christ and Believers from John 15. Bible School gathers at 9 40 with Jesus Declared King as the lesson. Young Peoples meet at 6 30. PCU topic Developing Good Will Through the Home. Intermediate topic Good Points of Other Nations. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 titled Personal Work How to Deal with Those Who Entertain False Hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Jesus
P.C.U
F Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges
Admitted patients include Mrs RN Balmer at 11 Devon Court Mrs G Carruthers R D Lorain Elija Baker of 224 Oberlin Road Edward Johnson 120 Grant Street and Mrs Paul Kohl 912 East River Discharged: Mrs Frcd Cow 334 West 16th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RN. Balmer
Devon Court
G. Carruthers
R. D. Lorain
Elija Baker
Oberlin Road
Edward Johnson
Grant Street
Paul Kohl
East River
Frcd Cow
West 16Th Street
Annual fish fry at Second Congregational Church
Church hosts annual fish fry on Wednesday May 14 from 5 30 p m Adults 50c Under 16 years 35c Funds raised to support church activities and programs.
Marriage Licenses Granted in Lorain Area
Frank Herbst and Rose Mary Bajer received a marriage license from a Lorain area Justice of the Peace. Henry Meixner and Elizabeth Hall, both Lorain residents, also obtained a license from a Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herbst
Amherst
Rose Mary Bajer
Lorain
Henry Meixner
Elizabeth Hall
Local social notes from Cleveland visit and Oberlin ties
Miss Louise Baker and Mrs L B Fauver attended Pepys Diary in Cleveland. Mrs Sadie McKey returned to Toledo after visiting the Glasses in Cleveland. Mrs H H Gregg joined Mrs Savarga for a Lakewood luncheon and opera. Miss Josephine Hull of Oberlin College will spend the week with her parents on Park Avenue. she ranks high in her class. Mrs William Graw visits her mother on George Street. J J Paltz and Arthur Damm will travel to Akron on Monday as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Baker
Flarrison Street
L. B. Fauver
Washington Avenue
Cleveland
Pepys
Sadie McKey
C. A. Glass
Cornell Avenue
Tyoledo
H. H. Gregg
Grafton Road
P. M. Savarga
Lakewood
Josephine Hull
Oberlin College
Charles Hill
Park Avenue
Miss Hill
William Graw
Flushing
Long Island
Clara Sanderson
Famly
George Street
J.J. Paltz
Arthur Damm
Akron
Private readings offered by Mrs Nettie Myers
Mrs Nettie Myers offers private readings by appointment. Call 09352 to arrange a session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Myers
Cedany and Doncaster kin attend Brookes funeral in Cleveland
Knights of Columbus convention session ends as families and friends travel. Nettle Tran Grace Doncaster and Doncasters join mourners in Cleveland for the funeral of Frank Brookes, a former Lilynian. Oscar Dallard and Eleanor visit Delaware to see Ronald Dunn, a student at Ohio Wesleyan University. Paul Jo hl and wife announce birth of a son at Memorial Hospital on May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Ee Nettle Tran
M. Tran
Grace Doncaster
Chester Doncaster
Arthur Doncaster
Harry Doncaster
Harold Doncaster
Yan Tran
Cleveland
Frank Brookes
Lilyvian
Oscar Dall Ard
Eleanor
Delaware
Ohio
Ronald Dunn
Ohio Wesleyan University
Martha Clough
Baxter Sharp
Genéis
Sagarp
Washington Avenue
Cuarius Shuckhart
Earl Court
Newark
Paul Johl
East River Street
Memorial Hospital
Eagles Auxiliary Initiates Large Class Sunday Evening
The Eagles Auxiliary will initiate a large class of candidates Sunday at 7 30 in the Eagles hall in memory of Mother's Day. A program will follow the initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Eagles Hall
Automatic safety feature for irons cuts power at heat limit
The latest irons include an automatic safety that activates when the iron reaches its maximum safe heat. This new feature automatically cuts off electricity to the iron to prevent overheating and potential hazards.
Charlemagne’s Asbestos Table Cloth Fireboard Tale
A legend claims Emperor Charlemagne owned an asbestos cloth used to stun guests. it supposedly resisted flames as he toasty theatrics by lighting fires that gleamed without burning the fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlemagne
Wea
Sifter Recovers Metals From Old Army Rifle In Tangent
A sifter is used to reclaim metals found on an old army rifle in Tangent, Washington. Nickel, copper and lead are recovered in paying quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tange
Row
Washington
Lost Eastern Star White Shrine Pin Re ward
Lost pin linked to Eastern Star White Shrine seeks owner. Reward offered. Case number 38981. Contact local lodge office with proof of ownership for retrieval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Fortune Teller Binder Reputed Spoon Reader Located in Lorain
A fortune teller and spoon reader operates at 1250 West Eric in Lorain with no special charges. The listing notes the address 5802 and identifies the practitioner by the alias Bind Fortune Teller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Lorain
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