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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

Page

7

Artifacts and a Box Spark a Cabin Romance

In Gunnison Rodney and scientist Sam share a charged moment when a box of ancient artifacts entrances him. Yet he fears missteps after an earlier kiss, while Sam reveals she orchestrates courage and risk to win love as their wary romance begins.

Marces Trani Rodney Burton Montrose Pettarey Trent Gunnison Rodney Jody Collins Judy Sari Smithsonian Institute Sam Kedney Sarl Ald Bert Gant Sven

Penfield Junior Senior Banquet Closes School Year

The Penfield Junior-Senior banquet was held Friday evening May 14 in the school auditorium. Fifteen juniors took part as guests and decorated the room with a white wicket fence and a blue and silver dome light. A three course dinner with favors followed a program including Welcome, Class History, Piano Solo, Class Will, Prophecy, and Toastmistress. Jack Flynn's orchestra provided dancing music. Supper was served by mothers with girls as waitresses.

Zellara Harriet Undermil Avery Sooy Donia Devereaux Zellars Clase Will Elmer Ryel Betty DeVin Margaret Berger Jack Flynn

Baccalaureate Service and Patent-Teachers Meeting Highlights

The Congregational church hosted the Baccalaureate with Gladys Balors at the piano and Rev. F. H. Schott delivering the class address The patent teachers association closed its year with a May 12 business meeting led by president Mrs Richard Leach Officers for next year were elected including Mrs Leach as president F R Zellars as vice president Mrs Stanley Sooy as secretary and Mrs Blake Browand as treasurer The program featured a high school orchestra and student vocal numbers by grades one to six with Norma Smith and Kay Andrews performing solos.

Congregational Gladys Balors Rar. Schott F. H. Schott Congregational Church Patent-Teachera Association Richard Leach Leach F. R. Zellars Stanley Sooy Blake Browand W. H. Myers Pano Norma Smith Ardis Kay Andrews Faye Kies Lols

School program features student groups and a May pole dance

Dorothy Crawford Leach Marie Remen Helen Berkey and Allan Johnson lead a program with the girls glee club and the seventh and eighth grade mixed chorus. A May pole dance by the third and fourth grade followed the performance and refreshments were served after the program.

Pinochle Club Hosts Prizes At Mrs Andrews Home

Mrs Howard Andrews entertained the Pinochle Club Tuesday afternoon at her home with four tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Maxine Babel for first, Mrs Mary Frey for second, and Mrs Amy Ferriman for consolation. Refreshments were served by Mrs Andrews.

Howard Andrews Maxine Babel Mary Frey Amy Ferriman Andrews

Funeral for cousin William Gibbs in Hinckley

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richmond and Mrs. BE A. Richmond attended the funeral services for their cousin William Gibbs held Saturday afternoon in Hinckley. Also attending were Mrs. Amy Ferriman and Mrs. Charles Bligh as family mourners.

Arthur Richmond BE. A. Richmond Amy Ferriman Charles Bligh William Gibbs Hinckley

Levi Smith Birthday Dinner Observed At Home

Mrs. Levi Smith hosted a Wednesday evening birthday dinner for her husband Levi Smith. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Smith and daughter Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Starr, and C. A. Taylor.

Levi Smith Arlo Smith Wellington Ira Starr C. A. Taylor

Brownhelm Guests Entertained by Shattucks

Mr and Mrs Howard Shattuck and sons hosted relatives and friends at their home Sunday. Attendees included H B Peck Mildred Ruple and children Grace Wacker Billie Ford from Cleveland Rov H Peck from Dayton George C Peck and daughters from Fairview Village and Kenneth Tafel and son from Geauga Lake Ohio. Aurel Peasisy injured his right index finger on a sprayer engine requiring partial finger amputation. William Miller also had an arm caught in spray equipment requiring eight stitches. Both treated at Amherst Hospital. J H Miller and Ben Russel joined William Schmitkona and family of Amherst for Wednesday evening visit.

Howard Shattuck H. B. Peck Mildred Ruple Herbert Peck Grace Wacker Billie Ford Cleveland Rov H. Peck Dayton Omo George C. Peck Fairview Villiage Kenneth Tafel Geauga Lake Ohio Aurel Peasisy William Miller Amherst

Grafton Elect Officers at Fourth Quarterly Conference

At the M. E church fourth quarterly conference officers were elected to begin duties after the Annual Conference. Edith Howard was named president and several women held church roles including Lucy Robson as connectional steward and Grace Park among others. Trustees include Delbert Dunlap and William Reese with Lucy Robson as auditor. A luncheon for Past Matrons was hosted by Mrs Florence Nichols of LaGrange with Mrs Zola Hastings assisting.

Grafton M. E Edith Howard Lucy Robson John Clark Grace McClintock Grace Park Lloyd Zacharias William Holcomb Fred Tran Tom Trembath E. E. Arnold Arthur Bennett Delbert Dunlap William Reese Frank Carmean Clark Finley Jim Tran Edna Taylor Walter Baker George Edwards Carl Shephard Mary Ryder Edith Howards Misa Lucy Robson Mary Finley Nellie Lehman Susan Cragin Dora Sheldon Florence Nichols LaGrange Zola Hastings

Attend O E S Meeting in LaGrange and Briefs

Grafton O E S members attending the LaGrange regular meeting included Wilhelmine Myers and several named spouses. Briefs list numerous Sunday and weekend visits among residents of Cleveland Elyria Lorain Parma Medina and nearby towns. A United Mills Co employee, William Sorg, fractured a leg on Friday while switching cars. Charles White I and Mrs William Demke are noted for future moves and conversations.

Grafton LaGrange Wilhelmine Myers Thelma Hahn Elizabeth Barber Margaret Jantz Susan Cragin Estella Aldrich George Edwards Leon Lehman Harry Garrett Leonard Jones Alfred Shrubsole Eloria G. R. Wheeler Cleveland Herman Scholl Mirs Claud Doane Alta Bourkel Myrtle Clark Ely R. D. Holcomb Betty H. Powers William Holcomb William Sorg Tthe United Mills Co Charles White Rittman Wiliam Demke Conra

Auto crash near Dwight Hitch farm injures Mrs Gardner

Mrs Clarence Gray and Mrs Jack Gardner were involved in a car accident near the Dwight Hitch farm. Mrs Gardner sustained a fractured limb while Mrs Gray cared for her at home after a recent operation. The M E church supper was postponed to Thursday May ai.

Lescing Clarence Gray Jack Gardner Dwight Hitch M. E. Church

Birmingham News Notes Highlights Local Socials and School Play

Mrs Mattle Grover visited relatives in Amherst on Sunday. The Brighton Senior class performed their play in the Birmingham school auditorium Friday. Epworth League held a bake sale at Andrews store Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joe Bickel hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Sam Johnson of Gratton. Mrs Bernard Fox and daughter Charlene visited the Welt family Sunday evening. Mr Watchman from Cleveland visited Vern Henry Saturday. Lloyd Stevens and children of Vermilion called at the Andrew Schister home Sunday. Sewing Club met at Mrs Eldred Jarrett home with seven members. next gathering May 27 at Mrs Welch’s Vermilion home. The senior class play The White Elephant drew good attendance Friday night. Mrs W H Snellenberger, daughter Helen, and Mr and Mrs Glenn Berkmeyer were in Sandusky Saturday. Mrs Jessie Berkmeyer and Mrs Joe Bickel were Elyria visitors Saturday afternoon. Mrs Walter Snellenberger and daughter Helen, and Mrs Glenn Berkmeyer called on Mr and Mrs

Birmingham Mattle Grover Amherst Brighton Birmingham School Epworth League Andrews Store Joe Bickel Sam Johnson Gratton Bernard Fox Charlene H.d. Welt Watchman Cleveland Lloyd Stevens Vermilion Andrew Schister White Elephant W. H. Snellenberger Helen Glenn Berkmeyer Sandusky Jessie Berkmeyer Elyria Walter Snellenberger Robert Silver North Elyria Grange Erwin Bachman Carol I. F. Eldred H. J. Pleasant George Washburn William Farr Oberlin J. H. Penfound R. R. Renouard C. N. Williams Fred Gotro Leroy Anita Julia Mae H. J. Strwald Defoe Paul Ernest Detroit Clarence Longbrake H. J. Hitler Charles Reisinger Lorain

West Ridge community notices and gatherings

West Ridge and Murray Ridge schools plan a final PTA meeting at the West Ridge schoolhouse Thursday evening. Senior Four-H club hosts Miss Lois Eldred on Tuesday evening May 25. Numerous local families attend church events, visiting relatives and guests travel to Elyria Vermilion Oberlin and Lorain for family and social activities.

West Ridge and Myre H. J. Hillier Charles Risinger Lorain Parent-Teacher’s Association Murray Ridge Lois Eldred Mary Mason Margaret Jane Harriet Carl Fowl Patricia E. J. Burrer Charles Schajble Earl Burre Kenneth Clarence Dale Edith McClarren Mary Hahn Evangelical Church South Ridge

Wedding ties marked by church ceremony on Sunday

Mrs. Richard Johnson called on her mother Mrs John Simms Sunday to find her unchanged. Mr and Mrs I F Bildred and daughters Lois and Ardith, Chester Sprague and Mr and Mrs Robert Silver attended the wedding of Kenneth Young and Minx Leora Alexander at the Church of Christ on Sunday.

Richard Johnson Overlin R Mra John Simms I. F. Bildred Lois and Ardith Chester Sprague Robert Silver Kenneth Young Minx Leora Alexander Church of Christ

Carlisle graduates present play at East Carlisle School

East Carlisle School graduates staged The Girl In the Fur Coat Friday night. A light bulb sparked a small curtain fire but the play continued and the blaze was quickly put out. Director Nora E. Neher received a floral gift. The auditorium held parents and friends who enjoyed songs by the seventh and eighth grade glee club. Geraldine Hange and Betty Jane Bucker presented the class prophecy and will. Class colors red and green were carried out with flowers and crepe paper. Other eighth grade members listed include Florence Joy Vincent Banks John Howard Leonard Brickman Virgil Beard Howard Wood Raymond Silauter George Walker Robert Rader Harold Miller Faith Joy and Norma Hardaker.

Carlisle East Carlisle School Nora E. Neher Kirwin Geraldine Hange Betty Jane Bucker Florence Joy Vincent Banks John Howard Leonard Brickman Virgil Beard Howard Wood Raymond Silauter George Walker Robert Rader Harold Miller Norma Hardaker Robert Boyce Edward Linden Faith Joy

PRESENT MINSTREL SHOW AT RUSSIA TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS

Miss Mable Spaeth of East Carlisle School led pupils on Schramm Road to Russia Township School No 3 for a minstrel at commencement exercises and again at Carlisle School musical evening. Students included Gene Harrison Jimmy Jackson Live Bungart Ralph Hamlin and Carl Shaffstall with Leslie Hurlbut performing acrobatics and an eight voice chorus.

Mable Spaeth East Carlisle Russia Township School No. 3 Schramm Road Russia Township School Carlisle School Missa Spaeth Gene Harrison Jimmy Jackson Live Bungart Ralph Hamlin Carl Shaffstall Leslie Hurlbut

Birthday party honors Phyllie Yunker in pink and white

Mrs. Frank Yunker of Grafton Road hosted a Friday evening party for her daughter Phyllie Yunker’s thirteenth birthday. The event featured hidden gifts and games, with pale pink and white carnations as color accents.

Frank Yunker Grafton Road Phyllie Yunker

Wan Church Observes Whit Sunday with Two Candied Cakes

La Porte M. E. Church observed Whit Sunday marking the 200th year of Methodism with Rev. Thomas Hughes delivering The Fetters of Life. The service featured violin by Miss Elizabeth Robson with accompanist Miss Eleanor Robson, and all church windows wore new light shades as part of Ladies Aid projects.

la Porte M. E Thomas Hughes Jesus Elizabeth Robson Eleanor Robson Ladies Aid

Personal notes from local residents mark birthdays and moves

Mr and Mrs W H Goodspeed dined with Mrs Greggs on Butternut Ridge for a birthday celebration. Eleanor Robson visited Mr and Mrs Robert Lee in Lorain. Archie Welton family moved to the Grafton Road home once owned by Henry Schudt and Mrs Wright. The Goodspeeds also relocated from that same residence.

W. H. Goodspeed H. H. Gregg Butternut Ridge Road Goodspeed Eleanor Robson Robson Road Robert Lee Lorain Archie Welton Janet Kenneth Grafton Road Henry Schudt Wright

Local Names and Places From Avon Community Note

Mrs. Madie White and Charten kins Ruth John Wadaworth and Leonard La burg of Avon attended a gathering with Mr. and Hopkins at Chestnut Ridge near Worcester Batchery. Charles Hopkins, formerly of LaPorte, now home with A J Hopkins.

Howe Chestnut Ridge Madie White Chartenkins Ruth John Wadaworth Leonard Laburg Avon Gress Mr. and Hopkins Butternut Ridge Charles Hopkine Madd Hin LaPorte A. J. Hopkin

Watch Washington Used Owned By Missourian

A silver caged watch once owned by George Washington appears in St. Louis as property of bus driver N. 0. Hubba. The piece remains in near original condition with minor porcelain dial chipping, two silver cases, gold mechanical parts, and a decorative gold filigree screen. The engravings include G. Washington on the mechanism plate and the winding and setting require a single key.

ST. Louis George Washington Hubba Washington G. Washington

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Pleton Penfield Brownhelm Briets J. H. Miller Ben Russel William Schmitkona Amherpt France Bilbao Pauillac Bordeaux Aken Acme Charles Gest Julia Ruth Starr Klinect E. R. Haines Shreve G. A. Trenchard Mary Bliss Stephens Mary Trenchard Earl Woodburn Gene Harry Bear Ray Trenchard Albert Arnold Doylestown Clifford Schultz C. H. Schultz William Welch Jack Buchholtz Emi Jantz Fred Casper Betty Schafer Kathryn Mole Esther Gest Kenyon Chamberlain Bruce Bay Village William Chamberlain North Olmsted Anna Hosier Herbert Bennett Lisbon Gur Durkee Fannie Durkee Sewing Club Poe Noo Ames Yeu Shaw Kineds Fame Etsy Autores Wrens Eper Ghitind Ane Harvey Brown Etta Brown Raymond Simms B. E. Hale North Eaton Ray Bent Oberlin Road Henry Krueck Red Tisser Walter Mellenberger Edwin Howe Vermillion Carrie Davidson Ely- Tig Glenn Lester Berkmeyer Vermilion and Wakeman Wilma Davidson L. A. Andrews Mary Haman Watch Washington Missourian Man Broad Street Elyria, Ohio Cos Chak Berns
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