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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
7
Members authorized the committee to purchase 70 feet of property on the present 90 foot site. Construction of the new club rooms will start in early spring. Plans call for a highly complete structure with modern conveniences and stone construction at the corner of Washington and Erie avenues.
In Lorain Dr Henry Ostrum a widely traveled preacher launches a revival at Union Rescue Mission running to June 1 Attendance is expected to fill the mission nightly The evangelist will preach at First Methodist next Sunday and at First Baptist Elyria the following Sunday Christian Volunteers and local churches will assist Union Mission during the two week campaign.
Lorain The Peoples Savings bank at Broadway and Fourth Street negotiates for a 40 by 20 foot electric sign atop its building to mark its expansion. The sign will be visible from long distance and elevated about 40 feet, as the bank adapts to handling rapidly growing patronage.
The grand jury report condemns open lawbreaking in Lorain with indictments for assault, robbery, and liquor violations. Officers’ conduct is praised or condemned. some linked to the underworld face severe censure. Indictments list Theodore Doetz, Beneger Iklos Matyas, and others with totals from jewelry thefts to robberies, with many defendants jailed pending further action.
Lorain hosts a brilliant twenty-fifth anniversary and annual inspection of the Queen City Chapter Order of the Eastern Stars. A reception, banquet for 450, and temple inspection featured music and floral decor.
Lorain Gilmore Auxiliary No. 86 members gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs F J Pickard's home for a social tea. Assistant hostesses Mesdames Altman Bellinger and Pickett helped serve refreshments after an afternoon of conversation needlework and music.
Lorain reports the Daughter of Liberty held a meeting last evening at the Moose Club to introduce four new candidates for the group. The event showcased local civic interest and community involvement.
Committees plan final arrangements for the Ohio State annual convention of Spanish American War veterans through Lorain. The gathering starts Sunday June 26 with memorial services and a patriotic parade through South Lorain, aiming to entertain more than 2000 soldiers and visitors with a full week of events.
A West Erie avenue home hosted a session with thirty attendees. Four candidates were initiated and three membership applications were received. After the business, a social time followed with refreshments. A second meeting is planned in three weeks.
LORAINE members gathered in Pierce hall for an orderly session. The group transacted routine business and planned a card party for June 1. The next meeting is scheduled in two weeks.
Lorain report: eight progressive Pedro games were played at Mrs. Hellinger’s Broadway home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Hellinger, Mrs. Caroline Berry, and Mrs. Beal. Tea and dainty refreshments followed at small tables. Two weeks hence Mrs. Pensee of Reid Avenue will entertain.
The Ladies Aida Society of St. John's Evangelical Church met for an all day session in Lorain. Quilting and sewing occupied the day while Mesdames J. Kutza and R. J. Kutza served luncheon at noon.
Lorain aboard the Ladies of the G I A select Mrs Jessie Shaver as Lorain delegate to the International convention held in Cleveland yesterday. She is accompanied by several Lorain members and Mrs Mary Castle of Cleveland sought Grand President. Final Lorain Sorosis meeting and year end reports featured a charity shower for Miss Gertrude Ashbolt.
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