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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1921
Page
3
Lorain County records show nine-year totals of residents adjudged insane, as Probate Judge Wilcox outlines court operations. He cites juvenile reform efforts, use of industrial schools, and the impact of wartime wages on youth crime, while stressing humane treatment and family support.
Despite yesterday's storm a large Musi cal Art Society turnout gathered at Congregational church to hear a varied program arranged by Mrs L I C Corthell. Madame Bartlett made her active debut with Bach Virgins Lullaby and Loch Lomond, encores granted. others sang Clayton Jones pieces and Schumann songs, while Cortell and Mrs Terry accompanied.
The Y M C A annular membership banquet heard Dr William L Stidger of Detroit speak on The Manhood of America. He shared war chaplain service in France and a 40 000 mile Orient tour plus encounters with James Whitcomb Riley and Irvin S Cobb. Attendees numbered about ninety as A C Pomeroyprovided violin with Mrs Eric Chapman Pianist. He urged renewals and two additional renewals.
The Chapel Singers of Chicago opened the Methodist Men’s club lecture course with a five-member mixed quartet delivering religious selections, folk songs, and operatic numbers. The group, praised for balance and versatility, featured renditions of Babelujah home Riggioletto and other well known pieces, praised by attendees despite a storm.
The Moose Club hosted a five act entertainment for members and families at a Moose ball last night presented by the Festival Entertainers of Chicago. Cold, wet weather cut attendance but did not dampen the show as Jadien and a guest performed songs and a final portion featured singing with harp accompaniment.
Miss Cecelia Bevan, 19, London beauty hailed as England’s prettiest, arrived in New York proclaiming a hundred per cent better chance in America than anywhere else. She speaks of pursuing modeling fame in the United States as she begins her American visit.
Bevan declared his intention to renounce England and become an American citizen forever. He praised America as the country with more life, more pep, and greater ambition, noting Caecetta earned top honors in English beauty contests once.
St Clair lodge meets at seven, Vestry of St Andress at seven thirty, several church groups meet in the Guild Room at St Pauls. Tomorrow includes Poinsett a club Y P with Miss Edna Arpin at 123 West Bridge, Kiwanis dinner theatre, Hamilton PTA, Sons and Daughters of Liberty, Ninety Five Club, Culture Club at 753 Oxford, Circle No 2 of St Pauls, and all day church session. Also noted are Catholic Daughters, First Congregational parish support, Lat-a-Lot Club with Mrs Freda Blackwell, Ward times party in Elyria, and a Thimble Circle at 220 Eighth Street. The final items mention C H Merthe Co celebrating its 26th anniversary with a Hallowe en party and dance, including a four course dinner and about 150 attendees, plus a masquerade party hosted by Miss Marion Buckley and an all day meeting at St Pauls Church tomorrow.
The Woman's Civic club plans a luncheon on Wednesday November 9 at 12 30 in the Gates room with Mrs B I Saunders as art and literature chairman and each member may bring one guest. Reservations due by Saturday evening November 5. An open church auditorium meeting hosts Miss Margaret Stahl performing Wartley Manner's Happiness at 3 o'clock.
Miss Madge Marlett of West River street entertained a Halloween party Monday evening with about forty people in costume. Prizes went to the best dressed. the event featured amusements, dancing, fortune telling, and a luncheon of donuts wieners and pickles.
Local clubs A and Federation hosts hold meetings with social hours at 4 pm. Dorothy Wilcot chairs next Sunday’s Federation event. November 13 World Fellowship program led by Elisabeth Hawk. November 27 Thanksgiving service by House Girls led by Minnie Fahrney. Birthday Club honors Mrs Alfred Buchholz at 321 Gulf Road with sewing and lunch. Hallowe en gym night at the WCA draws 35 girls in costumes. DeWitt birthday party features songs and prizes. Cloverleaf Club meets with a light luncheon despite weather. Second Congregational women plan officer elections at 2 pm hosted by Mrs Henry Sandruck and helpers.
The Lea Ladies Rest on Court Street has been refurbished by the W C T U. The tea room is now painted and papered, presenting an attractive appearance. PETMAN SISTERS All Pythian Sisters heading to the Cleveland convention will take the 7:30 limited car on Thursday morning, November ard.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Nichols of Gates avenue are visiting LaGrange. Mr and Mrs Lee Whitney of East avenue were summoned to Salem by the death of Mrs Whitney’s uncle. Mrs Jane Knowles of Gates avenue has returned after two weeks with her sister in Geneva. Mr and Mrs Edward Gerner and Mrs Frank Hess of Port Clinton visited Mrs C Leimbach over the weekend. Mrs E A Markham of Cleveland was a guest of Mrs H E Markham. N D Nelson of this city preaches nightly at the Rescue Mission in Lorain. Mr and Mrs Henry Weisbrod of Richmond Ind are visiting son Paul Weisbrod on Marseilles avenue. Franklin PTA meets Thursday at 4 15 pm. Mr Ro Berauard and family of Lodi street and Mr Co Briggs of R25 Cast River street motor about. Peteraburs Florida Mr and Mrs B H Long and family of Furnace street returned from Huntington after visiting relatives. Mrs George Oliver and Miss Minanigan of Cleveland were guests of Mrs Joseph Walker Tuesday. The Y P S of St Paul’s church will meet Thursday at Miss Edna Arpin’s home 123 West Bridge Street. Friends of Miss Mary Snyder 231 Lodis street regret she is ill with tonsillitis. Tomorrow at 3 15 pm Judge Wilcox will address Hamilton PTA.
A card noting attractive rooms at the YWCA with special board rates and good service. Dining room serves meals on weekdays and Sundays with well cooked food. Luncheon and dinner parties receive special attention. Ideal for club meetings. Phone 2168.
W M Belekand and his brother Relekard plan a two week deer hunt in the Adirondacks. Ladies Aid Society of the church of Clrne meets tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at 31 East River Street. Circle No 3 of St Paul posts meeting for tomorrow due to bad weather. Home Economics group of the Woman's Club will gather at the YWCA on Friday November 4 at 2:30 with a representative from American Lace Co. Mrs Walter W ford visiting from Los Angeles confined to sister Mrs Josh Walker’s home for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Garfield plan to reside with bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred Stark of Amherst. Garfield returns to Toledo. JQ Ryan to host a 6 pm informal dinner at Elks’ dining room tonight. Miss Gertrude Carlin and Mr Jones plan a post dinner theater visit.
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