Local Church Schedules May Reflect Summer Programs
Reform United Church lists worship at 9 15 am with church school at 9 00 am led by Pastor Harold B Weber. Grafton M E Church schedules morning worship 9 30 am, Sunday school 10 30 am, and Epworth Leagues from 5 00 to 7 30 pm. South Ridge Zion Evangelical posts services 11 00 am and 8 00 pm with special music. LaGrange M E Church notes public worship 18 00 hours, Sunday school 10 00 am, Epworth League 7 00 pm.
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COLUMBIA BAPTIST _ CHURCH
Harold H Landon
Enest J Dunford
North Ridgeville
E. C. Young
Bunday School
Thomas Hughes
Bible School
Urrh
Laporte Methodist Church
Birmingham M. E
RJ. Norris
Avon
Penfield
Ohio
N. M. Weryrick
Christian Endeavor
Huntington United Church
John G Koontz
Geo. Ellil
John G. Koontz
Pana Ae
W. F Dissette
Homer Edward
Harold B. Weber
Hee
Henry A. Craver
Grafton M. BE
George C. Beebe
Epworth
lIntermediate
South Ridge Zion Evangelical
R. G Pferrer
EB. J Hoover
Pawers
Niles
Joseph H. Mayer
Bunday
Brighton
Clarksfield
Rochester
H. H Patrick
Brownhelm Evangelical Church
R G Pferrer
Pittsfield
M. E
Homer Doak
North Eaton Church OF Christ
A. K. Stevenson
Bethel Temple Assemblies OF God
Litchfield
Be Abstinent or Be Wise The Rechabites Teach Modest Living
A sermon summarizes Jeremiah 35 verses urging abstinence from wine as a path to moral living. It links the Rechabites loyalty to Jonadab with obedience, circumspect living, and spiritual fullness over alcohol. The lesson emphasizes daily opportunity, gratitude, wise conduct, and harmony under God.
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Christ
God
Father
Lord Jesus Christ
Verse on obedience and parental nurture
A sermon fragment urges honoring father and mother as a commandment and stresses raising children in the Lord. It warns that failing to do so alienates children from both parents and God and suggests alienated youths fuel crime in the country.
Discussion Questions on Christian Home Life
The material asks about advantages of a Christian home and its protection against temptation, common wreckers of homes, when a child may disobey, and the value of total abstinence. It cites CLERICUS on home life shaping character and notes a lesson prayer thanking good parents and pledging to emulate their ideals.
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Clericus
Meditations on the Holy Spirit by Kagawa
The book surveys the deepest beliefs and devotional life of a man seen as Christlike. It highlights the Holy Spirit power reflected in Christ and the apostles. It aims to help readers understand spirit power and the springs of action guiding one man’s Christlike life.
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Kagawa
Charles A. Logan
Christ
For Get Me Nots Club Meats at Weiler Home
The For Get Me Nots Club met at the Weiler home with Mrs. Jerome Oster as hostess. Members spent the day quilting. Miss Theresa Wagner will host in two weeks.
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AVON
For Get Me Nots
Weiler
Jerome Oster
Theresa Wagner
Luncheon Hosts Honor Anna Burke Guests at Blake Home
At a noon luncheon on May 18 at the Blake residence Mrs. W E Blake Mrs L J Kolopus and Miss Evelyn Smith entertained a list of guests from the faculty and local officials including Miss Anna Mae Burke Miss Anne Burke Loretta Westrick Marian Peak Mary Conry W E Blake L J Kolopus Charles Daney Joseph Page Theresa Wagner Eugene Hubbard and Mr and Mrs W J Barr. Mr Barr is the custodian.
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W. J. Barr
Barr
Avon High School Commencement Program Highlights
Avon High School held its commencement on Thursday evening May 18. The program opened with a procession and festival march, invocations by Rev. Paul, salutatorian Norma Nissen spoke on Youth and Today's Occupational Opportunities, June Barr and Marjorie Walker performed a duet, and Marie Heinebrodt delivered the valedictory on Youth and Its Responsibilities to Society. The Glee Club sang Night Song, Dr. Geo. D Hubbard gave the address, the Oberlin College professor emeritus spoke, the orchestra played Ambition, and Mr. W. E. Blake announced the class. Diplomas were presented by Mgr. P. J. Forthofer, with Benediction by Rev. T. Paul and a recessional festival march. Class motto Let Life Lead, colors Red and White, flower Scarlet Carnation.
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Avon High School
Paul
Norma Nissen
June Barr
Marjorie Walker
Marie Heinebrodt
Claker
Geo. D Hubbard
Oberlin College
Bennett
W. E. Blake
Mgr
P. J. Forthofer
T. Paul
Murray Ridge BRIEFS
Mr and Mrs Jack Anton and family of Detroit were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs A J Derek. Mr and Mrs E W Eppley Nor ma Helen and Nancy Slusher spent the weekend with relatives in Akron. Frank and Lois Eldred and Miss Ruth Eldred called on Mr and Mrs Ray Eldred of Chatham recently. Miss Anna Haag of Cleveland spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Haag. Mrs C Harrick of Wellington called on Mrs A J Derek Saturday. Charles Nugent of Akron is spending a few weeks with his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs E W Eppler. Mrs Henry Haag attended a circle meeting at the Grace Lutheran church in Elyria Friday afternoon.
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Murray Ridge
Jack Anton
Detroit
A. J. Derek
E. W. Eppley
Norma
Helen
Nancy Slusher
Akron
Frank
Lois Eldred
Ruth Eldred
Ray Eldred
Chatham
Anna Haag
Cleveland
Henry Haag
C. Harrick
Wellington
Charles Nugent
E. W. Eppler
Grace Lutheran Church
Elyria
Oscar Zurcher
Neil
John Zurcher
Lorain
Leonard Haag
Avon Lake
Mary Becker
John Graber
South Amherst
Don Larsen
Emma Heidt
Toledo
John
A. H. Steffen
Dwight
Julia Kohl
Robert Vetter
Kohl
Henry Linder
Henry Jacobs
George Ruth
Amherst
L. W. Rothe
W. A. Sherwood
Lancaster
Maynard Unger
Edna Unger
Claude Unger
Mooney
Albert Reusser
Christ Schantz
Ceylon
Martin Pippert
Sophia
Arthur Gegenheimer
Lena Gegenheimer
John Lunn
Edward Bockstahler
Lakewood
Fred Bauman
Cecil Young
Oberlin
Katie Weideman
Albert Cook
Willis
Carl Meilander
Bay Village
Ernest Lamvermyer
Lydon Brumby
Kipton
Harvey Born
C. D. Moritz
Howard Moritz
Ashland
Ed Rothe
Naomi
James Obitts
Grafton
Paul Hostettler
Gospel Tent Services Enter 37th Week In Elyria
Elyria Gospel Tabernacle continues evangelistic meetings in a Gospel Tent on Lake Avenue near Walnut. Sunday schedule includes 9:30 a m Sunday school and 10:45 a m sermon by Evangelist Irvin E Ade on Meeting Gods Conditions for a Revival. The Way of the Born Again is discussed from 1 Cor 2 3. The series runs Tuesday and Friday evenings next week. the public is welcome.
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Elyria Gospel Tabernacle
Lake Avenue
Walnut
Irvin E. Ade
Goa
Domestic Doers Elect Leaders for New Year in North Ridgeville
The Domestic Doers Club met at Mrs. Joseph Eckenfels home with eleven new members. officers chosen include Anna Mary Fritz as president and Betty Robinson as vice president. The next meeting set for May 24 at advisor Mrs. J. F. Cummings home. The Alfalfa Seeds 4-H Club held at Buddy Andrews home with eight members, project gardening, a 400 square foot garden, and County Fair exhibit planned. Officers elected: Robert Kammiller president, Robert Nuhn vice president, Donald Falkner secretary and treasurer. Buddy Andrews recreation leader and Donald Carpenter news reporter. Light refreshments followed by baseball.
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Joseph Eckenfels
Sugar Ridge Road
Anna Mary Fritz
Betty Robinson
Laura Mae Sommers
Jane Robinson
Pauline Winson
J. F. Cummings
Buddy Andrews
Jack Strand
Jack Mulls
Robert Kammiller
Robert Nuhn
Donald Falkner
Donald Carpenter
Ridgeville High Senior Class presents Lady Spitfire play
The Friday performance by Ridgeville High School's Senior Class drew praise. Set in a reception room of Rutherford School for girls, the cast includes Miss Prudence Dorothy Forney Cindy Dale Martha Lantz Ginger Reid Ruth Snider and others with Rita Getz Tom Brown and Kay Sutton among Key roles. Roles for assistants managers promoters and ticket staff are listed along with visiting residents from Cleveland road and Kilbuck.
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Ridgeville High School
Cass
Miss Prudence
Rutherford School For Girls
Dorothy Forney
Cindy Dale
Martha Lantz
Ginger Reid
Ruth Snider
Flobelle Berthan
Dorothy Ely
Kay Sutton
Spitfire
Rita Getz
Tom Brown
Robert Line
Bud
Summer Roundup at Ridgeville School Draws Mothers
Nineteen mothers with their children attended the Summer Roundup at Ridgeville School on Tuesday afternoon. Smallpox vaccinations were offered to those requesting the inoculation. Tea and cakes were served by Mrs. E. Patterson and her Home Economic girls, who also helped on the roundup committee.
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Ridgeville School
E. Patterson
Patterson
Meeting Opens With Scout Promise Then Pledge
The meeting began as the girls recited the Scout Promise followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Alliance Elks Have New Million Dollar Home
Glamorgan Castle the new million dollar home of Alliance Elks Lodge 467 on a 50 acre tract in Alliance will be opened for inspection Sunday May 21. Built by late Col William H Morgan it is a granite 48 room castle styled after British Isles design. The public showing includes frequent recitals on a pipe organ built for the St Louis Exposition. The castle sits on landscaped grounds with a terraced lawn and costly statuary.
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Alliance
Glamorgan Castle
Alliance Elks Lodge
British Isles
Wiliam H. Morgan
New York
Chicago
Juniors Entertain Seniors at Antler Hotel Lorain
The event featured a panquet table in crimson and silver with place cards shaped as small boat forms. Thirteen seniors and fourteen juniors attended a seven o'clock dinner with staff and guests including J. C. Slack and Mrs. Slack. Kenneth Denger was toastmaster and Raymond Petty gave the welcome. Melvin Bates responded with toasts by Donald Portman Sally Williams and Mr Slack concluding with Bon Voyage.
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Henrietta
Antler Hotel
Lorain
Little Saul
J. C. Slack
Melvin Bates
Donald Portman
Sally Williams
Mr. Slack
May meeting of Reformed church Ladies Aid noted
The Ladies Aid society of the Reformed church held its May meeting at the home of the Rev and Mrs Bucher in Mittawanga. After business, eleven members and five guests were served refreshments by the hostess. Guests included Mrs John Bohn Mrs Frank Berg Mrs George Blanden Mrs John Bauman and Ruth Swonger.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed Church
Reopening Service At Oberlin Methodist Church Honors Elder Mrs Weideman
Dr. Wagar of Oberlin led Sunday morning services at the Methodist church reopening after remodeling. During the service a basket of flowers was presented to the oldest mother of the church, Mrs. August Weideman of Birmingham, by the young women in her honor.
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Dr. Wagar
Oberlin
Methodist Church
August Weideman
Birmingham
Girls Scout meeting ends with taps after activities
Patrol leaders collected dues and attendance as Lois Taft distributed cookie sale order forms. Laura Mae Sommers Grace Wilbur Wilma Coon and Evelyn Meecha planned a treasure hunt using Scout trail signs. Dorothy Bartter of Elyria Troop led songs after the business session and the meeting closed with taps.
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Lois Taft
Laura Mae Sommers
Grace Wilbur
Willma Coon
Evelyn Meecha
Dorothy Bartter
Elyria
Neighbors Visit and Offer Condolences Across Lorain County
Local families share Sunday calls and weekend visits as relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Zurcher and son Neil in Lorain, Mrs. Emma Heidt of Toledo, and many others from Avon Lake Amherst Elyria and Bay Village, express sympathy and attend to ill relatives at home.
Birthrate Drops in Japan Due to War With China
Japan's 1938 birthrate fell by 300000 to 400000 as Tokyo fights China. Deaths now exceed births, signaling a shrinking population amid the war. Cleveland spends Sunday with John Hostettler's family. Anna Wyttenbach leaves for Golden Lake Ontario to visit relatives for a month.
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Anna Wyttenbach
Golden Lake
Ontario
Canada
Japan
China
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