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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1937
Page
8
The Wellington Congregational church announces a 9:30 Church school led by Charles W Hecard with Col James C MacDermott as superintendent. Public worship at 10:30 includes the Lord's Supper and a sermon titled Two Doors.
Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with sermon Getting the Better of Fear. Epworth League at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 with sermon We Have an Altar and new music by the choir.
J H Green, minister, Bible School 9 30. Dr Paul Wilkinson, superintendent. Morning worship 10 45. Sermon subject The Means of the Gospel. Junior and Senior B Y P A 6 15 P M. Praise service and sermon Sunday evening 7 30. Subject Prophetic Proofs Prove the Bible True. Evening series shows archaeology and history support the Bible. Public invited.
James A Brady minister Orrin B Mills superintendent Morning worship at 9 30 in la 45 Reverend E B Buffington former pastor will deliver a sermon on Laborers with God Followed by reconsecration service communion memorial for William Clarence Whipple Forward will be topic Sunday evening at 7 30 with special music
Rev William T Moan conducts Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 oclock. Religious activities Saturday include primary grades at 130 and high school classes at 3 oclock.
Mrs. Scott Anderson hosts Methodist Aid Society on Hamilton Street with eighteen members and three guests. The group votes to rename from Willing Workers to Busy Workers and discusses a rummage sale at Hibher's and a December 3 church bazaar. Next meeting set for January at Miss Florence Starr’s home.
The wedding took place Thursday at 4 30 PM in the home of Reverend J H Armstrong in Ashland. The bride Mary Lois Burse is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Burge of Wellington and she married William Lloyd Furniss, son of Mr and Mrs William A Furniss of Valley City. Guests included the Burge and Stine families.
A wedding ceremony included a bouquet of yellow Talisman roses and a three course dinner for the bride and groom's immediate families at the bride’s parents home southwest of Wellington. Mrs Furniss, a Wellington High graduate, recently worked in Cleveland. Mr Furniss, Valley City high school graduate, runs a missing service nearby. After a short trip they will live with Rev E C Myers at 226 Barker Street while the Myers winter in Detroit with their daughter and husband.
The annual shareholders meeting of First Wellington Bank re-elected all directors on Wednesday morning. C. W. Horr, bank president, led proceedings. Directors named were Charles W. Horr, George B. Warner, Harry Bennett, A. P. Lincoln, William B. Vischer, Roy E. Clisby, Harry C. Otterbacher, Guy E. Wells, William J. Powell, and Frank C. Van Cleef. Seven hundred seventy-seven shares of the 1,000 outstanding were represented in person or by proxy.
School Fireman Ed Norris was employed this week as a special night fireman at the schoolhouse during the winter months, at a salary of $130 a month. Baseball is to be added to the school athletic schedule if a schedule can be arranged, as pointed out by the School Board this week.
Miss Carolyn Clifford will speak at the Congregational church Friendship Guild Monday about her trip to Europe with special music. John Barber heads the Gramden Pittsfield Wellington group of the Lorain County Farm Bureau for 1937 38 with officers Howard Dayton Roscoe Campbell and Mrs Heles Davidson. A year review was led by D G Swanger. Three dozen served refreshments. Ten members attended the Woman’s Benefit Association meeting. A hard times party with covered dish supper is set for November 23 by the Wellington Townsend club. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sutliff moved to Carpenter street. Mrs Rachel Mitchell discharged to home from Falls Clinic. Mrs Anna Nooney staying in Oberlin, sister Mrs Magdalena Gepford to Otterbin home near Cincinnati.
The Woman's Union of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church held a semi annual birthday party at the church parlors with sixty attendees. A tureen dinner honored members born in the first half of the year and the 80th anniversary of the church founding was celebrated with gifts for past presidents and retiring president Mrs L Romer. Remarks by Mrs John Deuschle and others followed, with the afternoon speaker Miss Eva Liebling from Lorain.
In a Miami winter, Guy Garrison plans to wed Joan Wilton while fending off Uncle Sherman by staging a fake fiancée. Joan crashes the yacht cabin, guzzles cocktails, and challenges the old man while Mabel baits him behind the scenes. The scene ends with Sherman praising Joan’s distraction that allowed a risky drink to slip past Miss Miller’s watch.
Members recalled their summer visit to Pineville Kentucky's Henderson Settlement during a business session. Officers elected include Mrs William Kberg as president and Mrs Ervin Ehrert as treasurer. Re-elected are Mrs Albert Witte as vice president, Mrs Ed Young as financial secretary, and Mrs Conrad Mulder as recording secretary. The group plans to buy flowers for the 80th anniversary on November 14.
Thank offering boxes were opened and the Ladies' Aid society met under the charge of Mrs. d. H. Ludwig. A dinner committee was appointed to arrange the December meeting, including Mrs Ludwig, Mrs. George Lipp hardt, Mrs. Edwin M Hasenpflug, and Mrs. M. A. Hayes.
Mrs. Clark Hogue hosted the Methodist church Ladies Aid at her Lincoln street home. They set a chicken supper for November 18 at the South Amherst church and invited members and friends. The group will meet next Tuesday to clean the church basement, with 28 attending including three guests. There will be no meeting in two weeks due to the supper. the next gathering will be at Mrs. Jessie McLean’s Harris street home in four weeks.
Members of the Ladies Aid of St Paul Lutheran Church were entertained Thursday afternoon in the church parlors by Mrs Frederick Schnaak. Rev R C Bosse led the devotions and scripture. During the social hour lunch was served to 14 attendees.
Circle 2 of St. Ann's society at St. Joseph's church served dinner to the Noon Day Club in the parish hall Thursday. Seventeen members and one guest, Rev. James Smith, attended. Routine business and a group singing session followed the meal.
Funeral rites for the late Mrs Ruth Zimmerman of W. Martin street were conducted at Baker Funeral Home on Main street Thursday afternoon. Rev. E Schmidt of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church officiated. Burial followed at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Arnold Flock of Jenneroad hosted Circle Three of St Anns Society last evening. After the business meeting, 500 games ran high with Mrs John Michael first, Mrs Peter Wohlever second, and Mrs J Velagi third. Lunch for 12 at individual tables followed, with two guests Mrs Henry Schmitz of Lorain and Mrs Mary Flock. Mrs Joseph Malaspina North Ridge Road invited members to meet at her home in two weeks.
The November gathering of the Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary societies met at the First Evangelical church after a noon dinner prepared by Mrs. John Springer, Mrs. Clayton Springer, Mrs. Werner Zilch and Mrs. Mary Hanchette. Mary Hanchette led the W. W. and M. A. Hares conducted devotions. Raymond Sick led the study of "Mecca and Beyond" and Mrs. J. read a piece on "Mecca."
James Edgar and daughter Mildred Strauss are spending several days with relatives at Deerville. Mrs. Henry Holles reported ill at her Elyria avenue home. Mrs. A L Holl and Mrs. W C Holl from Lakewood were Amherst visitors Thursday afternoon.
St Peter Evangelical and re formed church led by Rev C E Schmidt offers 8 30 am German service 9 30 am church school and 10 30 am worship First Evangelical church with Rev M A Hayes conducts 9 15 am church school 10 30 am worship and 6 30 pm E C BE 7 30 pm Evangelistic service Congregational church led by Rev T offers worship and related services in the same period
The notice lists multiple church services and programs including St. Paul Luthearn with Rev. R. C. Bosse at 9:00 church school and 10:00 worship, a German communion service, No English at Methodist with Rev. M. A. Burris, St. Joseph R. C. with James Smith as pastor, Epworth League, and Foursquare church events led by Mrs. James Urban, detailing mass times, church school periods, and worship sessions.
Mr and Mrs Carl Schafer entertained the Five Hundred club Thursday night with card games and prizes for Mr Blake Mr Stagg Mrs Blake and Mrs Gough. After prizes lunch was served and the group planned two weeks of entertainment by Mr and Mrs Paul Stykes with guests Mr and Mrs Ira Gough.
Members of the Sixteen Club were entertained Thursday evening by Mr and Mrs Robert Pickering. The evening included card games with prizes awarded to Robert Barr and Helen Peak. A lunch was served later.
Mrs Owen McKenna hosted the For Get Me Not Club at the Weiler home on Thursday afternoon. Members spent the time quilting and planned to meet again in two weeks at the same residence.
Mr and Mrs George Smith spent days at the homes of Mr and Mrs James Sawyer and Mr and Mrs Ed Brown in Williamsfield Ohio. The Royal Circle of the MHE Church held a rummage sale in South Lorain. Mrs Leo Smith discharged from Elyria Memorial Hospital. Mrs Lawrence Merrick died in Lakewood she was a former Avon resident. Mrs Floyd Moulton and Mrs Leslie Emory of Lorain visited Mrs George Jenkins. Mrs Norman Stockhaus and daughter of Bay Village spent Friday evening with her parents here.
The South Amherst Study Hour Club met at Miss Nellie Davis's Elyria home for November. Members answered roll call with Thanksgiving Thoughts while Mrs. O. J. Ruth presented Supreme Judge Black and Norma Merchant discussed French History from 1837 to 1937. Norma offered vocal solos, group singing followed, and refreshments with autumn flowers were served. twelve members attended. Mrs. H. Moore will host December meeting.
Royal Neighbor Lodge gathered at Swiss Hall on Thursday evening. A Christmas party was planned for the next gathering and the newly elected deputy from Cleveland was to attend. Officers would be elected then. During the social hour prizes were won by Mrs John Jamie and Mrs Gust Anderson. Refreshments were served by Mrs J Katona and Mrs Joe Gainok.
Mrs. Robert Allsop hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering for the Methodist Ladies Aid Society with president Mrs. Garfield Harris leading the business meeting and devotionals. Final plans were made for a chicken dinner to be served next Wednesday evening, and 19 members were served dessert by Mrs. Allsop and Mrs. Martin Springer after adjournment.
The Ladies Altar Society held a regular meeting in Nativity Church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Routine work was transacted and a social hour followed with Mrs. John Jamie and Mrs. Walter Kreuck serving refreshments.
A regular Village Council meeting is scheduled at the Town Hall Monday evening. A Bingo party and Fall Festival are set for Sunday at Nativity church parlors. Mr and Mrs Emil Ruth attended William Edwards Co quarterly meeting held in Cleveland recently.
A fashion note in a football season column offers beauty tips for coeds to stay polished during long game days. Start with a cleansing routine and a protective cream, apply foundation, rouge, and powder carefully, and use minimal eye makeup. Retouching is advised with a compact and lip care, while avoiding in-stand touches or complex cosmetic changes.
Fingernails have long indicated social rank from ancient societies to modern times. In China long pointed shapes signified birth rank, while dyed nails signified royalty in Egypt and other Oriental cultures. Today American women mainly choose length and color.
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs. E. S. Edwards Wednesday afternoon November 10 at 2 o'clock.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met with Mrs Clyde Lee on Tuesday afternoon November 2 with a large attendance and an engaging program.
The following township officers were elected Tuesday. Trustees Walter Day for two years, Ira Lee and C. O. Goss for four years. Clerk M. T. Rolfe. Justice of the Peace Fred Justice. Constable Vern Heidrich.
Mr and Mrs C Veltrie and Mr and Mrs Ray Neff with two girls Margaret and Mildred Veltrie of Ashland, Cy Moore of New London, Mr and Mrs Joe Cortino of Akron and Mrs Rose McGreedy of Oberlin were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Terry Shatzer in Oberlin. Mrs C H Lamphere and Mrs Vern Heidrich were in Cleveland Tuesday. Mrs Foster and Mrs Moran of Elyria accompanied them to Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Ray Neff hosted Saturday night guest Lawrence Neff of Sharon Center Ohio. Mrs Irene Auble of Spencer visits son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Clement Auble. Charles Everson joined his brother Howard Everson and
Friends of Cleveland and hunting trip in Canada this week joined Marjory Holmes for a Hallowe en party Friday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Claude Holmes. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Sunday guests at the Everson home were Mr and Mrs Howard Everson their daughter Barbara and the Misses Julia Witmer and Clarissa Frank all of Cleveland.
Sullivan and Frank Mann of Creciers ville Ohio joined Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Eaton for Saturday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Remington of Cleveland visited Sunday at the Eaton home. Mrs. Harvey Shick and daughter visited Cleveland on business midweek. D B Dudley and children from Elyria and Mrs. Davey Rook and children from Spencer joined the Eaton family for Sunday supper. Marshall Cole of Elyria was a guest. Ernest Eaton and Sidney Wilson hosted callers Sunday afternoon in Litchfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Shick and daughter Lucille, with Mrs. Russell Ballou, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Shick's sister in a distant town, sharing a quiet social visit.
Cable and others recall John Ringler Edgar Drake and Dexter Hyde from the college trustees. Rupert Jordan re elected clerk and John Cummings Gail Helfner Roy Whitcoms named to the board. Odie Lindecamp Ian o¢ é and Mrs C P Lindesmenp of 4 Place noted as students and musicians in campus life.
Grafton Lorain County Farm Bureau and Extension Service employee attended a Halloween party at Miss Esther Gest home Monday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. Powell and daughter Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hummell, Mr. and Mrs. P. Ringle Elyria, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peabody Oberlin, Mr. and Mrs. YT Breley, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fisher Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Perkins Columbia, plus the hostess Miss Gest.
At the regular meeting Tuesday evening Mrs Iva Gardner was installed to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs Mildred Coreys resignation. Plans were made to raise funds and an invitation to Elyria Lodge on Nov 17 was read. A refreshments committee was appointed for the next meeting.
Tuesday afternoon school mates gathered for a party at Willard Carmel's home to honor his sixth birthday. Six bingo games were played with prizes awarded to the winners. Attending boys included Learl Woodings, Don Todd, Clifford Toghill, John Zacharias, Frederick Zacharias, Delbert Spitzer, La Moyne Trenchard, Richard Sooy, James Anderson and Arthur Jantz.
About twelve students attended a Monday evening party hosted by the Grafton High School Junior class in the school cafeteria. They spent the evening playing games and were served cider and doughnuts as refreshments.
Mrs J D Mennell visited Tuesday and called on Mrs L D Mennell and Mrs Everett Johnson of Lakewood. Mr and Mrs C B Finley enjoy a short Florida vacation. Mr and Mrs Warren Cragin and children of Lorain were visitors at the Cragin home. Mrs Clara Jones of Avon spends a week with Mrs A M Ewers. Mrs Susan Cragin spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Flora Foster of LaGrange.
Levi Eiland, 58, died in Apopka Florida after discovering a deadly coral snake in his kitchen. Physicians concluded he died of fright not from a bite, despite the snake being present when he was found unconscious by his wife.
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