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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1940
Page
14
Eighteen classes are scheduled as part of a Learn to Swim campaign at the YMCA under MC A sponsorship in cooperation with Chronicle Telegram. Max Roe outlined the lesson sequence from fear reduction through to advanced strokes with tests and diplomas.
Utah's paleontological resources face depletion as the late park board requires permits for scientific digs and grants access only to highly qualified scientists to conduct excavations.
Born in Lorain Ohio this candidate married and educated at Oberlin College and Cleveland Law School. He served as Lorain City Clerk 1936 37 and Lorain Service Director 1938 39 vowing to cut Clerk of Courts costs by 10000 with an office re organization and efficiency while stressing working class roots.
The North Elyria Subordinate Grange met at the Grange Hall with good attendance. New candidates were obligated in the third and fourth degree while plans included a May 20 supper for the Naturalization group and a Rural Life Sunday observance May 19 in Amherst.
Mary Martha class and senior Christian Endeavor sponsor a Mother Daughter banquet in the Amherst Congregational Church gymnasium. Miss Marion Steele served as toast mistress with group singing and readings by Louise Matthews and Nettie Schaeffer. Special recognitions were given to leading mothers and daughters, with slides of southern trips and Charleston gardens. The Seniors of Amherst High observed Distinction Day with a mock commencement and playful performances.
After a meeting the Juvenile Niles joined the Subordinates for a literary program and refreshments. The next meeting is set for Thursday May 23 at 8:00 p.m. in the Hall.
The Queen Esther class of the Methodist church hosted a mother daughter gathering Friday at Mrs. A. J. Bauer’s Park Avenue home with 42 attendees. The program featured group singing scripture and prayer, welcome by Miss Lucille Burge, speeches and vocal numbers, a paper by Lois Jean Garber, and a talk "Mind Your Voice" by Mrs Frank Ayres. the event ended with a corsage for each mother and the song Bless Be the Tie That Binds. Tea and refreshments followed served by Mrs. Ervin Morrison and Mrs. Melvin Schroeder.
There will be no evening service at the First Evangelical church on Sunday. Members and friends are invited to celebrate Emmanuel Evangelical Church Lorain's 90th anniversary at 3 p m. The Raymond M Veir editor of The Evangelical Crusader will speak at both services. Young people are invited to Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.
Amherst Aerie of Eagles hosts a public tribute to local mothers at the Eagle home Sunday afternoon. Rev. Fr. James Smith headlines, with vocal solos by Alma Masters and Joseph Fuhrman, poems by Joan Brown and Billy Bruce, a one act play The Patchwork Quill performed by Amherst High drama class members, and other numbers.
Confirmation will take place at Sts Pauli Lutheran Church on Sunday at 10 am with six youths to be confirmed. Class members include Shirley Milier Emma Hoffman Phyliss Milier Wallace Hall George Taylor Leo Kruse No German service. Admittance to the Junior Walther League is set for Wednesday evening.
The Amherst Study Club will hold the final meeting of the school year Monday afternoon in the library. Members are expected to discuss year‑end activities and reflect on achievements.
Twenty-one Elyria teachers toured the Universal Crane Company plant in Elyria as part of a series to expose educators to local industry. Guides explained production of Lorain shovel bearings and parts, with demonstrations from bronze and brass bearings to finishes, while noting 110 employees and three work shifts.
The gathering led by Mrs. J. Gillette and Mrs. H. Penton will be held at the home of Mrs. A. P. Roth on Cleveland Avenue. A glass exhibit organized by Mrs. Edward Pietch and Mrs. F. R. Powers will feature in the afternoon program.
National Hospital Day will be observed Sunday afternoon at the local hospital by the hospital auxiliary. An oven house will be held from 1 30 to 4 p m with Mrs A P Roth and Mrs L Roemer acting as hostesses. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Mrs J Fletcher Parma formerly Miss Ruth Barker first matron will be present.
Mrs. C F Schroeder of Middle Ridge road hosted Cloverleaf club with two tables for five hundred. Honors went to Mrs. George Mengel. Mrs. C A Lauer and Mrs. A Nabakowski assisted. Lunch ended the games with guest Mrs. Allan Schroeder. Next meeting is in three weeks at an announced location.
Arthur Engle led the junior assembly Friday morning with Naomi Rosenkranz giving devotions followed by Homer Haines presenting a tall story. A commercial teacher and instrumental quartet performed as Mr. Engle discussed a clean up campaign alongside Supt F. R. Powers.
Mrs Isabel Smith on Elyria avenue sustained a broken nip in a fall. Nelson Lafond of Amherst RD. J. was admitted. Clarence Birmingham admitted for first aid and discharged. Ray Ott of Henes road Amherst discharged.
Rev Schmidt and the St Peters women joined the Loraim County Federation of Evangelical Women at St Johns in South Amherst. Dozens of local ladies and men attended as Wilma Wintingham Columbus spoke on Art in the Home with a chalk demonstration and poetry. Valley City women host the group on November 14.
Mothers of students in the school band met in the music room Thursday to organize a band mothers club. Mrs. William Heller was named temporary chairman and officers were elected: President Mrs. Heller, Vice President Mrs. Foster, Secretary Mrs. Gali, Treasurer Mrs. Hamann. A Ways and Means committee chaired by Mrs. Wesbecher with members Mrs. Wragg, Mrs. Eahrman, and Mrs. Bauer was formed. Next meeting is set for 7:30 P.M. next Thursday in the same room and all band mothers are urged to attend.
Mrs. J. Kovach hosted Circle one of St. Ann’s society at St. Joseph’s church on Thursday evening. After routine business tables were set for five hundred with honors to Mrs. Albert Schmitz, Mrs. James Henry, and Mrs. Harold Krause. Guests attended.
The text lists Mrs. John Mertz, Mrs. James Henry, Mrs. Harold Mathes, and Mrs. Kate Dietz as members and notes Mrs. Albert Schmitz will host the group on May 22.
Circle 3 of St Anma s society at St Joseph s church sponsors a rummage sale May 16 18 in the store room next to Fisher s grocery. A bake sale is listed for May 138 with location at the same store room.
DeWayne Down of Axtel street was admitted for first aid after school injuries and later discharged. Discharges include Mrs. Conrad Balzer and her baby daughter from Wakeman.
Floyd Cummings is transferred to Wooster to serve as manager of the Standard Oil Co service center there. Mr and Mrs Gregory Brown relocate from Cleveland Avenue to the Guiselman property on Axtel Street.
The page lists Sunday schedules for St. Peter's Evangelical and Re formed, First Evangelical, Congregational, St. Paul’s Lutheran, a Methodist church, St. Joseph's Catholic, Foursquare, and other congregations. It notes Pentecost observances, an anniversary celebration for Lorain Emanuel Evangelical, Mother's Day flowers, confirmations, and various worship times with church schools and special services.
The text notes many people of all ages attend beginner and advanced swimming classes, highlighting swimming as a healthful, constructive activity. It aims to surpass 1939 participation of about 500 persons, with the program offering this sport almost free. It also recalls the Panama Canal collecting tolls totaling 453,046,000 dollars on nearly 500 million tons of cargo across 104,417 vessels over 25 years.
Mayor Joseph Q. Petro endorsed the Learn to Swim campaign opening Monday at the YMCA. The effort is sponsored by the YMCA in cooperation with The Chronicle Telegram for the period May 13 to 25, and aims to promote swimming education.
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