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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1940

Page

11

Boake Carter Aids War Time Mass Hysteria Pattern

A commentary notes rising wartime hysteria in American minds since World War II begins. Mass propaganda, fear, and emotionalism push writers and readers toward conformity. Critics warn realists risk being silenced as mob mentality dominates public discourse and judgments.

S.s Dias Holland Belgum Frith Bdedfellow” Won-Am- Boake Carter Erican Raitor Ledger Syndicate

Favor Extension Of Civil Service To County Offices

A resolution backing extending civil service to county offices was unanimously adopted by the Ohio County Commissioners Association in Columbus. Commissioner Oscar G. Dunn reported the action and named a committee to study the proposal and draft legislation for a July discussion. The group also approved cutting industrial commission costs and creating county industrial claim clearing houses. Dunn formed a safety campaign committee including Henry Bixler, Dr. C BR Campbell, William Herron, Dr. Reuben Hilly, and Elmer Tinnerman to work with the Ohio Industrial Commission on a county program for a July presentation.

Ohio County Commissioners Association Columbus Oscar G. Dunn Dunn Association Harry T. Vigor Franklin County County Industrial Commission Henry Bixler Akron C. BR. Campbell Hamilton William Herron Muskingum Reuben Hilly Lucas Elmer Tinnerman Montgomery Ohio Industrial Commission

Alvin Portman Wins First Division in National Contest

Alvin Portman of Rounhelm School won a First Division rating in the clarinet solo class C at the National Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Contest in Battle Creek Michigan. Seventeen contestants from four states competed. Portman’s third year in the national event adds to prior state and national accolades. Wellington quartet also competed with no rating reported yet. Elyria High School students Oliver Shubert and Eugene Szabo were slated to perform.

Alvin Portman Rounhelm Battle Creek Michigan Gerald XI. Frank Ohio Indiana Illinois Portman Wellington

Hungarian Baptist Church Marks Twenty Years Of Growth

The Hungarian Baptist Church in Elyria observes its twentieth anniversary with three Sunday services at First Baptist Church and a banquet at the YMCA. The event recalls early efforts by Hungarian members since 1919 led by Rev Louis Reeves and a string of pastors who built a church from homes to a brick building on West River Street. Members celebrate progress in membership, renovations, and renewed evangelistic work ahead of future growth.

Hungarian Baptist Church Sa Baptist Church Elyria MC. A First Congregational Church West River Street Louis Szirka First Baptist Church Cleveland Frank Yoo Joseph Papp John Benne Joan Szabo Peter Szabo Reeves Andrew Papp First Baptist Church 4 Louis Reeves Louis Stirke Michael Cabor Michael Garey John Lengel Gabriel Darabon Flora Baba Frank Kish Paul Farekas John Hardn Elizebeth Cabor Hungear Ccs Elyna Lorain Vomer Joseph Botha Buffalo Alex Bodawin Gabriel Fodor Julius Kish Joseph Kaza Mrr. Reeves First Hungarian Baptist Church Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Local social notes from Berea area residents

Flint minister Rev Walter Zvoda guest of Rev C C Maple. Chicago visitor Mr Ralph Lowe called on friends. Many local residents and guests noted at family gatherings church events and Mothers Day program. Elyria and Berea hosts include the Olson Manufacturing Co worker Earl Andress and several Misses and couples visiting relatives and attending college events.

Walter Zvoda Flint Michigan C. C. Maple Ralph Lowe Chicago Harry Beebe Briggs John Worcester Ida Blaine Carlton Blaine Eaton Earl Andress Olson Manufacturing Co Elyria Orville Lyndes Elsha Betty Andrews Virginia Rathe Loretta Sweet Ruth Bainbrége Ordella Walker Olmsted Falls Berea LD Hamin Medina Steile Harding A J. Hulse E Heusen Hso JF Black Bellevue Cnaries Black Seturne Baldwin- Wallace

Mother Daughter party at Fielde Methodist Church

A Mother-Daughter party was held at Fielde Methodist Church Friday evening. The program included piano by Velma Andrews, scripture by Ordella Welker, prayers by Mrs Crawford, songs by Margaret Ruisko and violin solos by Jr. Bartter. Oberlin speaker Mrs C T Crag spoke on The Years Between, followed by dessert and spring flower decor. Betty Andrews led group singing and Lynn Eldred gave readings.

Velma Andrews Ordella Welker Crawford Margaret Ruisko Chas Osborn Unh Bainbridge Merton Bartter, Jr C. T Crag Oberlin Betty Andrews Lynn Eldred

Amherst Community Notes On May Events And Club Activities

Miss Betty Herl led a chapel program at the Public School with Miss Iona Good assisting. Juniors displayed aprons and blouses while seniors presented a Vogue 1960 fashion show. The Mother Daughter party at Miss Currier’s featured games, readings, and prizes. Memorial Day plans and a Community Club year end meeting closed with a school play and picnic plans for Amherst H. S. students.

Amherst Betty Herl Iona Good Aftiss Herl Virginia Stevens Jacqueline Braendiga Norma Lange Constance Barck James William Enrman Shirley Ehbiert Regina Diedriecs Norma Lang Kathryn Harsar Bonwit Teller Cotton Sports A Mars R. Schulz B. Scout C Miller S. Menz Holzhaver D Walker FP. Gammons P. Beesing D. Lembach E. Hamann L. Becker Henri Bendel Cotton School Gresses A. Brilk G. Stiwald J. Palen L. Schultheiss G. Kingsley N_ Waverick BR. Schaeffer R Leuszier P. Miller P. Frank M. Springer J. McDermo J. Ruth L. Grobe N. Barckert M. Deuschie Hattie Carnegie H. Chihav E. Krieg G. Kocsis F. Muniga A. Rehman P. Ehrlich ME Bracer B. Decker Jane Engel

Vacation Bible School Faculty Announced for June Session

Rev. Kenneth Kuntz will serve as general superintendent for the Daily Vacation Bible School to be held June 3 to 14. The faculty includes Mrs. Leland Frederick as primary superintendent and Miss Rush Hermmenn and Miss Halda Berger as primary teachers. Junior department teachers are not yet appointed. Devotional periods run 9 to 9 20 each day with Rev. D E Buser on June 3 and 10, Rev. M A Burris on June 4 and 11, Rev. M A Hayes on June 5 and 12, Rev. C E Schmidt on June 6, Rev. Bur ris on June 7 and 13, and Rev. Hayes on June 12. The program ends with "Bless Be The Tie That Binds." Mrs Crawford chairs the program with Velma Andrews assisting. 55 people attended.

Kenneth Kuntz Daily Vacation Bible School Leland Frederick Rush Hermmenn Halda Berger M. A. Burris D. E. Buser M. A Burris M. A. Hayes C. E. Schmidt Buser Burris Rev. Hayes

Avon Epworth League Hosts Scavenger Hunt for Meth Parish Youth

The young people of the Methodist church were guests of Avon Epworth League Thursday evening in Avon for a scavenger hunt and wiener roast. Sixteen attended from here.

Methodist Church Avon Epworth League Avon

Woman's Benefit Association Hosts Meeting and Games

Mrs Cora Sawyer led a Friday gathering of the Woman's Benefit Association with a business session led by Mrs Charles Sabiers. Plans were set for a June 21 meeting with Mrs J B Avery as hostess and prizes awarded for Russian Rummy and bridge with Ela Jaeger and Mrs A H Fullmer receiving top and consolation honors.

Cora Sawyer Woman's Benefit Association Charles Sabiers J.B Avery Tibles Ela Jaeger A. H Fullmer J. B. Avery Adam Schroeder Charles Flew A. H. Full

Birmingham Ladies Aid Meets at Home of Mrs Full Grabe

The Birmingham Florence Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Full Grabe's home with hostesses Mrs. Charlies Yates Sr and Mrs. Clarence Kindly. Treasurer Mrs. Richard Brechmacher reported seventy one dollars in the treasury and a plan to sell jello and pan scratchers. A carpeting price committee was formed including Mrs. Arthur Coultrip Mrs. Albert Summers and Mrs. Warren Haise. The group elected to send for supplies and to hold next month’s meeting with Mrs. Elmer De Muth Mrs. Elsie Webber and Mrs. George Blander as hostesses.

Ladies Aid Birmingham Adolf Fullgrabe Florence Ladies’ Aid Society Charlies Yates Sr Clarence Melvin Saylor Charles Humm G. G. Glume Richard Brechmacher Arthur Coultrip Albert Summers Warren Haise Gus Leimbach Fred Gerber Bob Gime Melvin Savior Elwin Shirley Alfred Sprunk William Fairgrabe Orrie Smith Milton Saylor John Dickel G. G. Glime Bob Glime Joseph Dudler Elmer de Muth Elsie Webber George Blander

Return Home For Mrs. Fleming And Son

Mrs. John Fleming and her son from Marshfield Wisconsin returned to their home after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J E Mc Neill.

John Fleming Marshfield Wisconsin J. E. McNeill

East Carlisle P T A to Host Courtesy Dinner May 21

Mrs Roy Abbey secretary of the East Carlisle Parent Teacher Association will accept reservations for a courtesy dinner at Mrs Krieg's Elyria home Tuesday May 21 at 5 39 for teaching staff bus drivers custodians art and music teachers and county school nurse Mrs Ethel Agate as guests. Plans anticipate 350 reservations and attendees should notify Mrs Roy Abbey at phone 46029. A social evening follows dinner.

Carlisle Roy Abbey East

Diligence in Christian Living Sermon at LaPorts Church

Rev. Thomas Hughes selects Diligence in Christian Living as Sunday topic at LaPorts Methodist Church for 11 15 a m service. Choir solos include He Leadeth Me with the pastor and chorus. Choir to perform for Elyria Men's Bible Class at 9 15 p m with Miss Eleanor Robson on piano. Sunday School led by James E Dewhurst meets at 10 15 a m welcoming all.

Thomas Hughes LaPorts Methodist Church Elyria Men's

U S Class Plans Youth Party at La Porte Church

Mrs. Lester Bowen of the Young People’s Class invites teens and twenty somethings to a church party. The event is Saturday evening May 18 at 8 p m in the church recreation room with a planned program and refreshments.

U. S Lester Bowen la Porte Church

Believe F.D.R. Only One Who Can Prevent His Renomination

Roosevelt is seen as the only figure who could prevent his own renomination in Chicago, with Hull as a likely compromise nominee if he declines. Republican reactions vary, European war pressure shapes prospects, and Farley is rumored as a possible candidate while awaiting Roosevelt's stance.

F.D.R Washington Roosevelt Chicago Low Countries France Democratc Europe F. BD. R

Avon Lake Student Wins Honor at Nurses Convention

Alene Schueszler, Avon Lake High School class of 1936, earned $50 and an all expense paid trip to Philadelphia for highest grades in her class at Huron Road Hospital. She left Tuesday to represent her class at the Nurses Convention.

Avon Lake Alene Schueszler Avon Lake High School Philadelphia Huron Road Hospital

Mothers Daughters Banquet of Girl Reserves Held at School

Large turnout for the Mothers Daughters annual Girl Reserves banquet at the school Thursday evening. Program featured greetings from Julia Kekic and Mrs Wayne Black, with Edwin Nussforfer present, Miss Martha Eckert and Gladys Blakesley as speakers and officers, and a slate of musical and dramatic items including a Junior Girls Quartet, Frances Harmon, Pat Black, and a one act play Ask Nancy with a full cast. Tables decorated in blue and white Reserve colors.

Julia Kekic Wayne Black Edwin Nussforfer Martha Eckert Gladys Blakesley Cleveland Westside Reserve Frances Harmon Pat Black Mary Nussdorfer Dorothy Barnes Carolyn Trigaiet Nancy Harriet Beard Mildred Huber Mary Lois Duff Beaty Jean Miller Ann Judy Marilyn Patrick

Community Events and Schedule From Local Church and Groups

Sunday activities include 9:45 a m Sunday School and 11 a m services at the Congregational church led by Pastor Rev Britton. 3 p m Young People meeting. Christian Scientists meet at the school. May 20 Auxiliary to Past 211 meets with Mrs Winsfred Ennis. May 21 Junior-Senior Prom at Spring Valley. Girl Scouts and Townsend Club at Park Hall. May 29 Graduation at the school. Tides note: higher than usual after new moon.

Congregational Church Rev Britton Christian Scientist School Mary Winifred Ennis Spring Valley Park Hall Townsend Club

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Boake Lord Ponsonby C. Hartley Grattan Walter Millis Will Irwin Eugene Young Peterson Philip Gibb Fogerson Inteli Ato Lasek Serner John K. Wagner Wilmot Printing CO Masonic Temple Lucy Roemer Axtel St Tally-Ho Club Ada Currier Milan Avenue Erwin Bachman William Muschka Martin Schroeder Don Rockweod Fred Hopkins W. V. Marshall Charles Good Locke Timms Walter Mischka Mirs Earl Rockwood Jack Keller Hopkins Schroeder Keller Arrs. Locke Helen Eastman Wannemar Legion Herman Short Town Hall K. Kuniz America James Smith Kuntz Toledo Crownhill Cemetery Kuniz Schmidt Community Club Middle Ridge School Richard Hecock Arnold Flock Byrd Richmond Billy Parks Billy Amherst H Vacation Bible School Mrs. Crawford Circle One Ladies Aid Society The George Frank South Main Street C. C. Gross H. J. Shelly Harry Nicholl A McQueen Edith Hoffner A. Ro Tolhurst L. Vilage George Deiss Tenney Avenue James A. Farley Hull Mr. Roosevelt Farley White House Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the Bank Elyria Savings and Trust Company Federal Reserve
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