May Pole Entertainment Delights Elyria on Hospital Lawn
The Gates hospital lawn hosted a May pole and crowning of the May Queen with Mrs Wm Cook and Miss Rose Marshall leading about fifty costumed children as fairies bees and milk maids. The Elyria Boys band provided music and Madame Caroline Gardner Barrett sang in dialect. Proceeds funded crippled children at Gates hospital with ice cream treats and thanks extended to organizers and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Gates Hospital
Wm. Cook
Rose Marshall
Mabel Kofske
May Frederick
May Pole
Elyria Boys
Baird
Caroline Gardner Bartrett
Oyal
Gates Hospite
R. F. Vandemars
D. A. Stanford
Schnarrs Attend LaGrange High School Commencement
Mrs V Schnarr and Mrs Bal Schnarr of Columbus street will attend the LaGrange High School commencement exercises and will be weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C A Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Schnarr
Bal Schnarr
Columbus Street
Thea
Endeavorers Present Fine Program in Elyria
The Intermediate Christian Endeavors of Lorain County staged a stunt night at St. Pauls Church with original acts and an attentive audience. Miss Rena Mladachy of the First Congregational church provided music between stunts. The program featured The Toonerville Trolley Mysticism Elocutionism Yankee Doodle Kitchen Unknown Quinity and Gilly's Chorus Girl with various Elyria and Lorain church participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain County
St. Pauls Church
Rena Mladachy
First Congregational Church
Steger Whitbeck Wedding in Elyria Quiet May Ceremony
Miss Florence Whitbeck daughter of Wellington residents wed Hans C Steer of Elyria at the Starr residence Gates Avenue. Rev A A Hunter officiated with only immediate family present due to the bride’s grandmother’s illness. After a brief honeymoon the couple will reside at 1115 East Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Avenue
Four Doctors Gave Her Up
In Kenosha Wisconsin a woman suffered six weeks in bed from an inflammatory bowel condition after four doctors said she could not live. A neighbor recommended Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and she improved quickly. Doctors advised she continue with Pinkham's medicine and she did. She endorses the remedy to many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kenosha
Wis
Pinkham
Eastern Stars and Masons Hold Festive Dance in Elyria
In Elyria the Eastern Stars held their season ender in chapter rooms on Friday with many Stars and visiting Masons in attendance. Mrs. Eric D. Chapman and her orchestra provided music as dancers filled the floor. Refreshments were served in the Red Cross room decorated with lamps flowers and plants. Guests look forward to a fall series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Eric D. Chapman
Red Cross
Scotch Minstrel Show Promised by Elyat Clan Robertson
The Elyat Clan Robertson announced a Scotch minstrel show with aid from the Clan McKenzie of Akron on June 18 in the High School auditorium. The program, though noting debate over whether the minstrels are colored, is expected to be a highly enjoyable event from the Elvira Scotchies, who consistently deliver quality performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyat
Clan Robertson
Clan McKenzie
Akron
Au Epltorium
Elvira Scotchies
Non-Partisan WCTU Holds Annual Meeting in Oberlin
The non-partisan W C T U met at the Orphans Home in Oberlin with about thirty participants from Oberlin Elyria and Cleveland. Officers elected include President Mrs Belden Oberlin First Vice President Mrs E C Davis Oberlin Second Vice President Mrs G A Friday Elyria Treasurer Mrs Searles Ely Trustee Mrs Shurtlis Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Oberlin
Cleveland
Belden
E. C. Davis
G. A. Friday
Searles
Elyria High School Exhibit Showcases Student Craftwork
Elyria faculty and students at the technical high and grade schools hosted an open house. Visitors viewed metal work foundry patterns machine shop and wood shop displays, a millinery choir and culinary rooms. The event highlighted skilled instruction under Superintendent Shelton and praised by observers for breadth and quality of student projects. A high school orchestra performed in the evening under Dr. George Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Shelton 2
Chronicle Telefrom
Juan
M. H. Schlieper
Tana Fey
Fred ‘Uthill
Taeils
Genaai Chamberlain
Dena J. Yo
Ganlav
Las Charge
Crade Annal
Alt ZeNs
Theo
uimMen
Lewitt
Mies Fstand
Mies Juin Wieland
Marion Doe
Orestes
Harriet Sechneurear
Edna Dunham
Domestic Science
Awins
Wilfred Bowdler
Tansh
Willys-Knight
Ovs
Shelton
Pastear
George Hubbard
Timely Hints to Home Gardeners
Practical advice for urban gardeners on soil preparation seed selection and mulching. It emphasizes frequent shallow cultivation to conserve moisture control weeds and maintain crust-free soil. It notes hand tools and wheel hoes aid efficiency but promotes regular consistent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Garden Association
Remembrance Services Planned in Cascade Park
True Servier Star Lege Jon Wish announces services at Cascade Park on Sunday, May 29 honoring fallen soldiers. A memorial lower ted in the park has been laid to recognize sacrifice for the nation. A large attendance is encouraged, followed by a short program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Servier
Cascade Park
Bovis
May Morning Breakfast for Senior Friendship Club
May morning breakfast marks the end of the Senior Friendship club year. On Decoration Day at 6:36 o'clock the girls meet at the Y W C A to hike to a nearby site for breakfast and games, with a ball game to follow for interested participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Quiet May Wedding Seals Two Elyria Residents
Miss Margaret Waters daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Waters of Adams street wed Eric H Gruse of Furnace street in a small ceremony at Rev Br Winters home. No attendants. couple plan to live with the bride's parents and start their life together. Waters worked as a record clerk in the County Clerk's office and Gruse is employed by the Phonograph Co. Both are well known locally and receive good wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
BR. Winters
Margaret Waters
Mire
B. H. Waters
Adams Street
Eric H. Gruse
Furnace Street
Aliss Waters
County Clerks Office
Court House
The
Phonograph Co
Birthday Celebration for Miss Gladys Brown in Elyria
Miss Gladys Brown entertained nineteen guests Thursday at her Hast Avenue home for her birthday. Eva Smith and Jack O'Brien won contests while pink and white carnations decorated the luncheon table. Gifts were exchanged and guests departed after a pleasant luncheon and best wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Gladys Brown
Hast Avenue
Eva Smith
Jack O’brien
Sunshine club meeting plans Holland topic in Elyria
Elyria society notes: Sunshine club hostesses at Miss Treva Worthington's home on Second street hosted a business meeting with Holland as the next topic. Miss Dorothy Sudro spoke on Italy and Miss Elizabeth Taylor provided a diversion before musical numbers by Miss Treva Worthington. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Sunshine Club
Treva Worthington
Second Street
Holland
Italy
Dorothy Sudro
Elizabeth Taylor
East Side W C T U Meeting Postponed to June Seventh
Elyria notes the East Side W C T U meeting moved from the last Tuesday to June seventh. members alerted to the new date and a week delay in the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
W. T. UV
Weiner Roast Delights Junior Friendship Club
The Junior Friendship club held a Friday afternoon gathering at Miss Eva Fosselious's Princeton Avenue home. Despite threatening rain, the group enjoyed the event and plans for future activities are already in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Eva Fosselious
Princeton Avenue
YWCA Leaders to Visit Elyria Chapter
Mrs. A C Shattuck city chairman of the YWCA in the Ohio and West Virginia field will visit Elyria next Tuesday afternoon to meet and address local members. Miss Susan Redman secretary will spend the week at the meeting with committees and outline summer and next winter programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
A. C. Shattuck
Ohio and
West Virginia
Misa Susan Rednan
Pretty affair honors bride to be Dorothea Lersch
A delightful miscellaneous shower was given yesterday by Mrs. Charles Fell Sr. at her Middle Avenue home in honor of Miss Dorothea Lersch whose marriage will take place in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Charles Fell, Sr
Middle Avenue
Dorothea Lersch
For Rent Fine Furnished Six Room Suite
Downtown Elyria offer for a six room suite finished and furnished. Available to desirable tenants for four or five months. Contact P. O. Box 228 Elyria or call 9723.
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P. O
Elyria
Widow Briggs of the Poultry Yard Dramatized in Ridgeville
The Benevolent Society of the Congregational church in Ridgeville presents Widow Briggs of the Poultry Yard on Tuesday May 31 at Ridgeville town hall. The production features members of the local church ladies group and is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
Poultry Yard
Ladies of the Benevolent Society of the
Congregational Church of
Ridgeville
Ridgeville Town Hall
Lorain Society Hosts Spanish War Veterans Gathering
The Lorain Ladies Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans will host Col. William E. Dilmore Camp No. 93 veterans at the Veterans Hall on June 13. A luncheon and social time follow with Miss Elizabeth J. Shaw installed as auxiliary treasurer by the Gilmore Camp commander. Final plans for the June convention are discussed and a silk flag will be presented to the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria—Ladies’ Aumiliary
Canton
Lorain No. 93
Cascade Pavilion
Grapics
Women’s Auxiliary
Wm. E. Dilmore
No. 93
Veterans’ Hall
Elizabeth J. Shaw
Gilmore Camp
May Festival at Fairhome School Delights Local Crowd
Fairhome school hosted its annual May Festival on the lawn with a six hundred child parade including Red Cross nurses farmers Chinese girls fairies the May Queen and attendants. The procession ended as the orchestra led a marching number while flowers were strewn and Miss Virginia Frewin crowned queen of the May by Miss Donna Rogers. The program featured dances by Arbutus Grecian and fairies a solo by Edith Taylor a rose dance by Thelma Beard a Colonial and Dixie dance a military drill a winds dance by Frances Alleman and the May Pole winding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Fairhome
Red Cross
Fairhome Orchestra
Virginia Frewin
Donna Rogers
Frewin
Miss Rogers
Miss Frewin
Edith Taylor
Thelma Beard
Georgeanna Ruschan
Frances Alleman
Girls Council program delights Lorain high school crowd
Lorain pupils filled the auditorium for a Girls Council program yesterday at one o'clock. Elyria Dorcas Society met at East Broad street home of Mrs. R C Gamble with about forty guests. Mrs Struck provided music and gifts were given to the guest of honor. refreshments followed. Miss Marian Fisher presided. Mrs Clyde Grubs sang and was accompanied by Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friendly Inn
Cleveland
Misa Lillian Ameraux
Lorain
Girls Council
Dorcas Society
Elyria
R. C. Gamble
East Broad Street
Clyde Grubs
Mrs. Grubs
Local Personal Notes Highlight Moves and Visits
Elyrians view a colorful public notices page featuring Miss Erma Hyland and Miss Ferne Morris visiting Salem for three days, Miss Helen Hanna visiting her mother in Madison Mills, and Frank Brandan planning Decoration Day trips to Columbus and Delaware. Others include Detroit Memorial Day trips, Columbus weekend guests, a Bell Telephone News feature on Elyria chief operator Elva Fiedler, and various home visits and social gatherings across Elyria, Ravenna, and Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Hyland
Ferne Morris
Ridge School
Salem
Helen Hanna
Hamilton Building
Madison Mills
Elyrians
Bell Telephone News
Elyria
Elva M. Fiedler
Reading and songs highlight Kent event program
Marea Bartenfeld and Miss Susan DB Davia of Kent presented a reading recalling a man who knew Lincoln. The program closed with the Star Spangled Banner and the high school song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marea Bartenfeld
Susan DB
Davia
Kent
Lincoln
Maid and Middy cast hosts beach party at Lakeview Park
Lorain reports that the cast of The Maid and the Middy performed Friday at the high school auditorium then held a beach party at Lakeview Park last evening. About thirty people attended with Misses Grove and Eyler as chaperones. A large campfire was used to cook supper and games plus dancing provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Lakeview Park
Misses Grove
Eyler
M. H. H. Club Attends Opera House Event
Lorain members of the M. H. H. club enjoyed a theater party at the Opera House last evening and supper at the Oriental. Attendees included Frances Hall Teletha Bonsor Ruth Hahn Muriel Cannon and Ruth O mutz. Present all bills to Post 30 American Legion by Saturday P M to Roy Peat Adjutant Post 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. H. Club
Opera House
Lorain
the Oriental
Frances Hall
Teletha Bonsor
Ruth Hahn
Muriel Cannon
Ruth Omutz
American Legion of
Legion
Roy Peat
American Legion
Local residents moved from St Josephs hospital to homes
Mrs A Gergie of 1603 Broadway and Mrs W R Richardson with infant were discharged from St Josephs hospital to their homes. Dr William A Pitzele moved to his summer home on the West Shore. Clarence La Wall of Buffalo visits cousin W Y Swable. La Wall is the US representative for the Hygiene company of wholesale druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gergie
Broadway
St. Joseph's Hospital
William A. Pitzele
West Shore
W. R. Richardson
St. Joseph Hospital
George B. Wickins Company
Clarence la Wall
Buffalo
W. Y. Swable
Tenth Street
Mr. la Wall
United States
Hygiene Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elyria Society
Federation
Y- W
Mildred Corfman
Mae Fredericks
Mabel Kofsky
Agnes Daugherty
Gertrude Johns
Edith Harris
Dorothy Willard
Myrtle Oatt
Muriel Reisinger
Opa Waldron
J. J. Starr
Gates Avenue
Florence Whitbeck
Newspape
Scotchies
W.C.T.U. Meeting
Mrs. Shurtlis
Lin
Elyria High School
Mevmoreal Services
Oscar Haserodt
Seventh Street
American Flarmony Quartet
Friendship Club Girls
YW. G. A. Activities
Lorain Society
Womans’ Auxiliary
Fairhome School
Miss Marian Fisher
Frank Brandan
Winckles Street
Columbus
Delaware
John Brandan
Detroit
Brandau
Harry Queen
Stanford Avenue
V Margaret
Agnes Rothe
Warer Court
Catherine Diche
Florence Fay
Home Service
Ravenna
E. K. Mussey
Ruth Shaffner
Los Angeles
Cal
Harold Metcalf
Daisy Danley
Corning
N. Y
Holland Furnace Co
East Avenue
Cleveland Street
A. Beebe
Broad St
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