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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1937
Page
4
A roundup of upcoming local activities includes Grafton Fall Festival with chicken dinner at Immaculate Conception church and various meetings and parties across Columbia Oberlin Litchfield Henrietta North Olmsted Wakeman and Carlisle. Notable items include PTA festival, Grange gatherings, church services, treasure hunt, and homecoming dinner reservations due by today.
Plans for American Education Week from November 7 to 12 take shape at La Grange School with a civic religious and fraternal committee meeting. Superintendent J L Oppelt named chair of the Executive Committee. various subcommittees listed with members. Local groups have pledged 950 in prizes and will host tea events on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Schools and churches announce Armistice Day activities with committees led by Mrs Carl Martin and Rev Karl Darkey. Poster and declamation contests involve High School students, with prizes by Mrs Grace Muller and judges Mildred Crowder and Karl Darkey. Evening union service at Baptist Church features High School music and prizes for exhibits.
In 1795 Congress vested the President with authority to discharge the regular army at his sole discretion, allowing him to determine when military forces could be reduced or withdrawn. This legislative move centralized control over military manpower during a formative period of U.S. governance.
Avon, Nov 6 Dr Vernon W Wagar superintendent Norwalk district Methodist Church will preach at Avon Methodist Church mid week service on Wednesday evening November 10 at 8 o'clock There will be a fifteen minute hymn singing and special music Rev Theodore Paul pastor urges attendance for sermon Christians in the Non Christian World Everyone welcome Open House at Avon parsonage October 29 hosted by Rev and Mrs Theodore Paul Fifty members of Avon and Vincent churches attended with a light lunch Pearl Wilford poured aided by Gladys Peak
Sunday at 11 15 a m the Prince of Peace Declamation Contest will be held at the La Grange M E Church part of a state wide contest La Grange High School pupils Lola Conh n Betty Holcomb Bo Kelner and Fed Wcox will participate each giving an oration from the Ohio Council of Churches Book of Selections trained under Miss Derotey Parsons La Grange High School Faculty The winner gets a bronze medal plus four cash prizes The winner will represent La Grange Church in the Loutain County Contest in December Judges are Mrs Mildred Crowder Elviza
A reference lists Avon Lake High School faculty member George Woodruff of La Grange and Mrs Louise W Darkey in a report. The fragment notes associations with both individuals and a local institution.
Spencer to observe Armistice Day at 2 p m Thursday November 11 with a dedicatory service at the flag pole donated by the class of 36 followed by a program in the auditorium Rev Karl L Darkey state American Legion chaplain and La Grange M E Church pastor will speak American Legion posts of Spencer and Wellington participate in the program Open house will be held and the public is invited
Kipton Grange presents the three act comedy Calm Yourself at the schoolhouse on Thursday evening November 11 at 3 18. Cast includes Fred Smithie Fannie Smithie Stella Sharp Lucy Sruthie Gene Ostreim Barbara Hanson Hare Bichel Harold Ainsworth Rupert Trout Jack Bud Arthur Blumecy Mrs George Wonder Nettie Wood Mr Goese Wonder FLEF Sharp Hank Webster Donald Davidson Evans a maid Jessie Mellor The Kinien Grange regular meeting is Tuesday evening November 9 with officers to be elected.
Litchfield Congregational church elected officers Tuesday evening with Hal Leach named clerk for one year and a treasurer to be chosen.
One year, Lawrence Halladay, Deacon, three years, Willis Leach, Deacon for two years, unexpired term of Fred Gott, George Round, Deason for two years, unexpired term of J. H. Barth. A. D. Taylor, Deacon epicritus, J. H. Barth, Trustee, three years, Dan Lloyd, Trustee, one year, Alvin Barth, Pianist, Mrs. Homer Homan, assistants, Mrs. Oberliener and Mrs. C. H. Sears, Church school Supt., Helen Smith, assistants, Lawrence Halladay and Mr Charliener. An enjoyable occasion was the reception and donation for the Minister and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Juell, Tuesday evening. They were greatly pleased and totally surprised for the generous donation given them as they had no knowledge that a donation was to be included in the reception.
NORTH OLMSTED Communion service will be held at the Congregational Church Sunday Nov 7. The church council meets tonight at the church. The Young People's Bible school meets Sunday afternoon and will end with a treasure hunt and lunch. A National Forum meeting is Sunday evening Nov 7 with the subject Internationalite. Everyone welcome.
Brownhelm Farmers Institute execu tive committees met to plan the January 3 and 4 event at the school auditorium. Nominations list Conrad Baetz as chair plus Erwin Bachman and William Leimbach. other committees include Program Elmer Love George Thourot Elmer Knuessel Portman. Publicity Howard Hite. Finance Arthur Northeim chair with Nelson Newberry Karl Hasenpflug. Lunch Arthur Northeim chair with Mrs. Lloyd Bacon and Mrs. Arthur Hasenpflug.
GRAFTON The Immaculate Conception parish plans a Fall Festival and chicken dinner at the I. C. Hall on Sunday November 7. Ladies of the parish led by Altar Society president Mrs Tom Washington prepare the meal to be served from noon.
Grafton residents are invited to the annual Fall Festival at the new school building tonight. The program includes a boxing exhibition, a style show, movies, music by Lee Kinnect and a large orchestra, bingo, and many games and contests.
Erwin Britton will preach on The Christian in the Non Christian World at Avon Lake First Congregational Church Sunday morning service at 11:00 A M Special music by Mrs Howell soloist and the choir An invitation has been extended to the American Legion and Auxiliary The church schools meet at 9 46 A M
The Chesapeake and Ohio coal docks set a new world record by loading 95,602 tons of coal into 13 vessels in a 24 hour period using large dumping machines. The achievement showcases the efficiency of the dock operations and machinery at the Toledo facility.
A large crowd is expected from noon to 7 P M for the event, with organizers urging attendees to arrive early and follow posted safety guidelines.
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