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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1938
Page
11
Postponed silver anniversary dinner reveals engagement of June Garford to Albert J. Novak. Family event at Ox ford avenue includes photographs and a stated wedding date of December 31, with both families sharing future plans and background details.
Last night the YWCA hosted World Fellowship Week with an Employed Young Women's League event featuring international decorations and costumes. Roberta Mosley introduced the program which included vocal solos from Mrs R A Petersen and music from several European and Latin pieces, plus a world hymn. After the program, a Current Affairs class presented by Rev Bela Bacsa explored Europe Hungary geography and history. Additional notes cover a Comraderie Club bridge evening, Thanksgiving table settings, and a Rummage Sale at 212 Middle on Fri and Sat Nov 11-12 by R N of UA.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Ole hosted a surprise party at their Lake Avenue home for Cecilia Stasca and her groom, who wed November 6 1937 in St Agnes church. Rev Brigsel presided. Bernice Ole and the groom’s parents organized the event with 31 guests from Elyria and Lorain. A mock wedding and cards followed by a three course supper. Numerous gifts were given to the couple.
Gladys Knapp of North Ridgeville entertained Tri Sigma last night with two tables of Chinese checkers. Prizes went to Helen Finegan and Jerry Feron. A brief business meeting preceded dessert served by the hostess and her mother. Guests dined by candlelight beside chrysanthemums and tern centerpieces. A round table discussion followed. In two weeks Grace McCool of Second Street will host a follow up gathering.
Admissions include Helen Mittler at 540 Vulcan Street Mrs Martin Pape of 711 Cleveland Street William Struck 248 Columbus Street Mathew Kelling R D No 1 Lorain Mrs Andrew Toth 553 Iron Dale Street Discharges list Mrs Edward Baker 214 Bath Street Carl Wagner 345 Kenyon Avenue
Officers and committee chairs of Lorain County's Ohio State University alumni group will meet at 8 p m Thursday at Paul Hines home on Gulf Road to plan Lorain Countys observance of Ohio State Day December 2 The observance will be a dinner at the American Legion home on Ohio Street Hines is president with Edward Wells Wellington vice president Mrs Erna Hoag Abbe Read secretary and Dr Valloyd Adair Lorain treasurer Committee chairs include Mrs Henry Ingersell Jr Elyria reception Aust in OToole Lorain nominating Miss Jean Scott Elyria decorations and dinner Richard Baird Elyria ground singing Charles Erdmann Operlin music A H West ticket distribution Charles Persons Elyria boxing Robert W Funk Elyria publicity Dr WJ Schaeffer Amherst dance program
A former member attended a public meeting described as a social and ceremonial gathering. The event featured brief remarks, a hymn, and reflections on past service. Community members and attendees from local groups were noted.
The Uap Church reported activities led by A Furst Methodists with C W Koppes as devotional leader and Mrs Townsend in charge of the program. Townsend prepared a map of church projects to be directed by one church when three MLE groups merge next year. Assisting Townsend were several members, with flute solos by Edward Bembower and piano accompaniment by Mrs. L J Kolopus. The group recalled familiar songs and closed with America the Beautiful. A joint supper with Queen Esthers and Standard Bearers is planned for December.
Mrs C M Ackerman hosted the Pius Ultra class with twenty five members present. Lois Eschtruth led the devotional on tithing, by laws for Sunshine work were read and a sale of metal sponges approved. A Christmas box for the Philippines was assigned to Mildred Byers, Lois Eschtruth and Avis Henley.
Mrs George Tulx led the Elyria Musical Art Society study meeting featuring a Sibelius program. Performances included piano, songs, and string quartet with the season’s first public presentation. next meeting December 6 will include an Oberlin Conservatory recital open to the public.
Elyria Lodge 1031 held a regular meeting at the temple after an oyster supper for about fifty members. Reports covered the Bellevue lodge 90th anniversary, third degree conferrals by the Toledo Volunteer Degree Staff, and a public drill by Rebekah members. An address by Grand Master W L Jones followed. next week’s annual banquet for members and wives is on Tuesday at 6:30 PM at the Second Congregational Church.
Mrs William Holey chaired Circle No 4 at St Pauls church hosting thirteen members and five visitors. Devotions appointed, plans for Evangelical Womens Union event on November 17 and transportation to Lorain County Federation at St Johns church in Lorain discussed. A luncheon followed, next meeting November 22 at Mrs Ernst Irions on Third Street due to Thanksgiving. Elyria Garden Club met at Elyria Womans Club House with Eva Reefy presenting Audubon by Constance Rourke. Announced December club dinner with Yeager Miller Marsh on arrangements, nominating committee to report. Chrysanthemums display at Phipps Conservatory Pittsburgh PA this week.
Tota Nu elected officers last night Wanda Bielke of 341 Kennan Avenue hosted. Claire Mc Guire will serve as president and Agnes Ross was reelected secretary treasurer. Ann Stolz won high score and Jane McGuire received consolation. The gathering adjourned to meet again in two weeks at Agnes Ross’s 1205 Middle Avenue after refreshments.
Elyria Service League reports the benefit bridge at the Elk's raised funds to support Sightless projects for three months or more. Twenty seven tables played with prizes at each table, and items made by the sightless class were on display. Open house tea set for November 17 at the new Center of the Sightless on Second Street from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Miss Mary Ingersoll hosted the Literary Club with Mrs Perry Koplin reviewing Listen The Wind by Anne Lindbergh. The work recounts the 1933 survey flight Africa to South America, highlighting wind’s role and Lindbergh’s personal reaction while teaching aviation value.
The Legion Auxiliary outlines a busy schedule of November and December activities including a dessert bridge, eligibility party, and Thanksgiving basket contributions. Mrs T C Cooley presented a history of the flag and tribute to Gold Star mothers while Ms Jean Lindsey and Mrs Avihur Perkins hosted guests in Elyria. Two Legion sons visited and invited to a dance after the Elyria Lorain game.
Troop No 2 of the Girl Scouts marked Juliette Low birthday with a meeting led by Joan Boylan. Patrol Jo won a statistics questionnaire contest and hosted the tea, while Meg patrol received consolation. The session ended with good night circle and taps.
Mr and Mrs J C Guss Jr announce a daughter born this morning in Detroit Michigan. Iza Vega Club members met at Wanda McRoberts home on Columbus Street for an informal social evening with refreshments served. Francis Archer and wife report the birth of a daughter November 8 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. home at 206 Courtland Street. Mrs Arthur Mitchell of Adrian Michigan visits in Elyria with W W Mortimer and returns to Elyria with her. Robert Sandrock and wife Marguerite Shaw announce a daughter Janet Eiley born November 9 at Fairview Park Hospital. Jeanette Sheppard a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University has been tapped to Mu Phi Alpha and Delta Delta Delta. John Buckley of Spring Valley Country Club is seriously ill. Charles Turner and wife of Lakewood have a daughter born November 8 named Patricia Ann. Mrs Turner formerly E Marie Mahn. Park Abell and wife of 162 Bell Avenue welcome a daughter November 8 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Lorain.
The St Agnes Girls' Alumnae Club completed plans for a bicycle hike a concert and a Thanksgiving dinner. The first regular meeting sets dates for the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly with events on November 1 16 and 22. Substitutions for meals and committees are announced with Teresa Baker and Aretha Sella as leaders.
Neo 4 will hold its regular November meeting at the First Congregational church in the primary room at 400 pm tomorrow. Three cubs will be graduated to Scouts: Don Pember to Troop 103, David Dosies to Troop 186, and Archie Stevenson to Troop 119. Den Mothers and as many Den Dads as possible are urged to attend. Den Chiefs will award badges: three Wolf bronze, one Bear bronze, four Linn bronze, five gold arrow points, and one silver arrow point. Den Chief Water Hendricks of Den No 3 will chair the meeting.
The Two O Clock Club will meet Thursday afternoon at the YW Co. A. A Jefferson Parent-Teacher Association dance is rescheduled for Friday November 18. Circle No 2 of St Agnes church gathers in the church basement Thursday at 1 30 PM.
Twenty eight members met at the First Methodist church for the Mary-Martha Class gathering last evening with Mrs. Harley Vibber presiding. Miss Viola Hargrave sang two solos, and Mrs. R. W. Stargell reviewed Rose Wilder Lane's Free Land about the Dakota free land. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wurster and helpers.
Last evening Mrs. L. Meckler and Mrs. C. R. Sharrer hosted a benefit bridge in the Ohio Public Service rooms to aid the Garford Parent-Teacher Association. Eight tables played as guests pivoted. Narcissus bulbs were awarded as prizes at each table, followed by cake and coffee.
Club members met last night in Cleveland with Mrs Walter Muslyk of Waterstreet to plan the anniversary dinner set for November 26. Miss Mary Wamsley and Mrs Rusell Roehn won game prizes. Pink and silver decorated the salad course as the color motif. In two weeks the club will be hosted by Mrs Robert Bridgett of Lodstreet.
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