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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1937

Page

9

Engagement announced at birthday party for Delene Rhoads

Delene Rhoads announced her engagement to Raymond Brunger during a birthday gathering last night. Attendees included friends and prize winners Roland Higgen, Jean Fridenstine, and Virginia Brunger. The couple, both Elvira High graduates, plans to marry. Delene works at General Industries Co and Raymond at National Tube Co.

Delene Rhoads Raymond Brunger Iss Delene Rhoads Miss Rhoads Oscar Rhoads Mound Street Fred Brunger Middle Avenue Kenneth Young Roland Higgen Jean Fridenstine Virginia Brunger Elvrra High School Mr. Brunger General Industries Co Brunger National Tube Co

W.R.C. Inspected By Department President

The Women’s Relief Corps held a noon meeting at Oddfellows Hall with about eighty attendees for a tureen dinner. Mrs Adelis Lutz opened the meeting for ritual exemplification as officers and guests including Mrs Rose Warner and Mrs Helen Cameron attended and spoke.

Women’s Relief Corps Oddfellows Hall Adelis Lutz Kaley Rose Warner Medina Helen Cameron Oberlin Mary Keller Lorain Faragut Corps Anna Grace Bright Cameron Keller Warner Elyria Corps Elyria Lorena Handbey Claire Wendell Henry Lincoln Corps Hamlin Wellington Vermilion

Miss Stetson to Wed Hugh Dunstan in November

Miss Marian Stetson will marry Hugh Dunstan on November 24 at the Stetson home. Miss Platz hosted last evening’s bridal party at Aunt Mrs. Edna Reichard’s home on Columbia Avenue with four bridge tables and prizes to Mrs. Clark Kesson, Mrs. Frank Kiss, and Mrs. David Lloyd. Earlier, Mrs. Jim Gray and Mrs. Tim Dunstan gave a miscellaneous shower at the Gray home on Bell Avenue.

Ruth Platz Edna Reichard Columbia Avenue Marian Stetson Hugh Dunstan Stetson Carlton Stetson Tim Dunstan Charles France Jim Gray Virginia Stetson Clark Kesson Frank Kiss David Lloyd

Elyria Men’s Bible Class Sunday Lesson at YMCA

Elyria Men's Bible Class meets at the YMCA Sunday at 9 30 am. L B Hindman presents Jonah the first foreign missionary as the lesson. Special music will be sung by Mrs Andrew Pitman in sacred solos.

Elyria Men’s Bible L. B. Hindman Jonah Andrew Pitman

King's Daughters Class November party at First Methodist Church

The King's Daughters Class of the First Methodist Church held its November gathering at the church. Miss Helen Osborn read from Second Kings, performed two piano pieces, and Mrs. Carl Schmitkons shared slides and notes from a California trip. Refreshments were served by the committee led by Mrs. R. G. Balls with seasonal Thanksgiving décor on display.

King’s Daughters First Methodist Church E. Dettman Helen Osborn E. C. Cotton Carl Schmitkons California Schmitkons R. G. Balls L. Parnelle George Knittle Fred Underhill Henry Townsend E. Milliren Ruby Cotton Jennie Miller Lydia Decker

Odd Fellows Hold Fall Rally and Degree Conferrals

North west Encampment No. 188 met in I O O F Temple for a well attended Fall rally. Oberlin and Olmsted Falls Patriarchs attended as Golden Rule and Royal Purple Degrees were conferred by the Oberlin Team and the local Encampment. O C May of Oberlin announced district officers to be installed in January. A luncheon followed and the meeting was deemed profitable. Nomination of officers for the next term is set for November 26.

Northwest Oberlin Olmsted Falls O. C. May

Dorcas Class hosts at Church of Christ meeting

Mrs. R Gwin opened her Cornell avenue home to Dorcas Class members and guests. Hostesses included Mrs. H R Riddle and others. Plans for a youth gathering were set for Sunday evening at the church under Dorcas Class direction.

R. Gwin Cornell Avenue Dorcas Church of Christ H. R. Riddle Bess Schafer B.C. Alexander Emily Peterman Irene Higgins Maude Salen B. C. Alexander Marguerite Goodwin B. R. Laver Lake Avenue

Canton Lorain Auxiliary Inspection and Club Meetings

Calendar notes announce Canton Lorain Auxiliary inspection. Townsend Club gathers at 7 30. Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters meet with Mrs Ruby Smith on 12th Street. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary installs officers. Men’s Missionary League marks 4th anniversary at United Presbyterian Church at 7 30. Reverend Bruce Wilson to address Missionary Societies mass meeting. Junior Woman’s Club hosts travel talks. Eastern Heights Child Conservation League meets with Mrs J A Lump of 344 Cornell Avenue. Hy Lo Bridge Club meets. Business Women’s Bible Class with Mrs Curtis of 5th Street. Middle Steps hold a work meeting. Monday Evening Holiness prayer at Miss Helen Osborn's home. Tue East Niver Street.

Canton Lorain Townsend Club Pythian Sisters Ruby Smith 12Th Street Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Men's Missionary League United Presbyterian Church Bruce Wilson Eastern Heights Child Conservation League J. A. Lump Cornell Avenue Hy Lo Business Women Curtis 5Th Street Middle Steps

Hospital admissions and discharges list local patients

Admissions include Betty Hills of 411 Tenth Street Mrs Alexander Scott 159 Erie Street and Alexander Garland 337 Cambridge Avenue Discharges list John DePue Mansfield Ohio Edward Brosky 222 Marseilles Avenue Mrs Oliver Ross 324 Eighth Street Earl Se Graves Jackson Hotel Mrs Edward Butler baby buoy Grafton Mrs Stanley Markus 110 Tan nervy Street Marian Butler La Grange

Betty Hills Tenth Street Alexander Scott Erie Street Alexander Garland Cambridge Avenue John DePue Mansfield Ohio Edward Brosky Marseilles Avenue Oliver Ross Eighth Street Earl Segraves Jackson Hotel Edward Butler Grafton Stanley Markus Tannervy Street Marian Butler la Grange

Avenue Club Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

Avenue Club elected Leona Radde as president, Mary Bruegger as secretary, and Stella Smith as treasurer for the year. The group planned a Christmas party for December 17 in the Masonic Temple dining room with a gift exchange. After the meeting, Daisy Standen Hazel Hall Mary Braegser and Nance Aust served dessert.

Avenue Club Masonic Temple Leona Radde Mary Bruegger Stella Smith Temple Daisy Standen Hazel Hall Mary Braegser Nance Aust

Study English Music Program At Elyria Society

The Student Department of Elyria Musical Art Society will study English music in the first half of the program Tuesday at the YWCA at 4 o clock. The second half will be miscellaneous. Mary Jean McElsfresh leads and will present a paper. Participants include Mary Jan Mchilfresh Betty Maynard Edward Wright Lois Marie Bennett Caroline Davies Betty Opper Lois Opper Joan Duckett Lois Theips Geraldine Rigo Margaret Opper Anna Mae Opper Eurene Szabo Helene Cohen and Olga Sonkoly.

Elyria Musical Art Society Mary Jean McElsfresh Mary Jan Mchilfresh Betty Maynard Edward Wright Lois Marie Bennett Caroline Davies Betty Opper Lois Opper Joan Duckett Lois Theips Geraldine Rig

Plan District Conference Plans for Announced Installations

Plan District Conference Robin E. Hinkson Post and Auxiliary met in regular session to outline the district conference at Woodman Hall on November 21 with the Auxiliary performing opening exercises. A joint Post and Auxiliary installation is set for November 26 and tonight an Armistice banquet is scheduled at the Elks Restaurant at seven.

Robin E. Hinkson Woodman Hall Elks

Joyce Troup Honored On Birthday at Telegraph Road Party

Mrs Milton Troup hosted a birthday gathering for her daughter Joyce with girls from LaGrange. Bingo provided amusement and prizes, followed by a dessert in the dining room. Attendees included June Squires Noralee Tait Connie Jenkins Constance Ernst Gladys Schuster Betty Sprague Roberta Foster Helen Wacker Frances Wacker and Arlene Neubauler.

Milton Troup Telegraph Road Joyce Bingo Mrs. Troup June Squires Noralee Tait Connie Jenkins Constance Ernst Gladys Schuster Betty Sprague Roberta Foster Helen Wacker Frances Wacker Arlene Neubauer LaGrange

Two New Members Join Daughters of America Meeting

Two new members Mrs Mary Smith and Mrs Edith Allen were voted in by the Daughters of America at Wurst Hall last evening. Additional names were forwarded to the investigating committee for consideration. Captain Iona Hanson inspected practice for the upcoming November 26 event at Wurst Hall before adjournment.

Daughters of America Wurst Hall Mary Smith Edith Allen Iona Hanson

Daughters Of American Revolution Talk At Elyria Chapter Meeting

L B Hindman spoke on Modern Methods of Fighting an Ancient Enemy at the Elyria Chapter D A R November meeting held at Mrs Crehore’s East Avenue home. He outlined five steps to combat tuberculosis and discussed related public education efforts.

L. B. Hindman Elyria Daughters of American Revolution Charles Crehore East Avenue Hindman Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association Ronald Dunn Ellis Island Crossnore School BF. A. Lawrence Campbell EB. N. Beesley St. Mary's School

Local Personal Notes From Elyria and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Ian Davie of Wadsworth spent a week with her parents the Rothes at Cambridge. Erie County Farmers Grange program featured Jim Armitage and others in Huron. Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Rober spend weekend in Columbus for homecoming and Illinois game. Kenneth Peters announces birth of a son November 12 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Margaret Ross moved from Elyria Memorial to Cleveland Clinic. Henry Ault leaves for Pitt Nebraska game. D. W. Young and daughter Bessie Young arrive to visit G. M. Marsh in Elyria. C. N. Williams returns to West Ridge residence on Middle avenue. Mrs. George H. Shore hosts Fred Hulf and family from Casper. Mrs. F. J. Francis visits Mar ion family in Ohio.

Ian Davie Wadsworth Ohio A. H. Rothe Cambridge Street Erie County Farmers Grange Huron Jim Armitage Bill and Bob Armitage Betty Hengelbaugh Lois Boothroyd Jack Slack Dolly May Lois Birkline Elyrians Roger Bernard Rolland Rober Fifteenth Street Columbus Illinois Edwin Schoenherr Mid-dle Avenue George Goodyear Howard Goodyear Alma Mae Cleveland Kenneth Peters Lake Avenue G. M. Marsh Eastern Heights Boulevard C. N. Williams West Ridge Elyria Middle Avenue George H. Shore Plaza Apartments Fred H. Hulf Casper Wyoming F. J. Francis Westavenus Mro A. J. Wagner Mariou, Ohio

Honor Sorority Event Compliments Mrs Henry Alexander

A Tau Chi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority hosted a tureen dinner at Miss Aurilla Lyon’s West River Road home for six thirty to honor Mrs Henry Alexander. The centerpiece featured pink chrysanthemums and pink roses with tall white tapers in crystal holders as contests amused guests and Mrs Alexander received a linen sift from the group.

Henry Alexander Pearl Pankoff Aurilla Lyon West River Road Tau Chi Epsilon Sisvna Alpha S Sororiy Alexander

F I O Club Hosts Christmas Party Plans

FI O Entertained Miss Alice Koepp on Tenth street as hostess. F I O Club members enjoyed a prize to Miss Wanda Munz and a guessing game win for Miss Munz while Miss Elaine Schultz received consolation. Luncheon featured a yellow color theme. Next meeting will be December tenth at Miss Wanda Munz's Howe street home.

Alice Koepp Tenth Street Wanda Munz Munz Elaine Schultz Howe Street

Library Story Hour to Run Next Week at Elyria

Elyria Library will host a daily story hour for National Book Week. Each afternoon at four o'clock children will gather as Oberlin Kindergarten Training School students appear on different days.

Elyria Library Oberlin Kindergarten Training School

Licenses issued to Lorain residents and nearby townships

Licenses granted to Silvio M. Campana 35 Lorain steel worker and Mary Pauline Volpe 25 Lorain. Andrew Zvara 23 Lorain steel worker and Mary Simko 22 Lorain. Wesley Sanislw 21 Ruasia township farmer and Marion Lauer 23 Carlisle township. Lester L. Bradley 21 Penfield township farmer and Mary Carnera 18 Lorain.

Silvio M. Campana Lorain Mary Pauline Volpe Andrew Zvara Mary Simko Wesley Sanislw Ruasia Marion &. Lauer Carlisle Lester L. Bradley Penfield Mary Carnera

Doris Todd to address Oberlin League Voters meeting

Miss Doris Todd will speak at Wright Laboratory at 3:30 PM about her work in the Department of Aid to Dependent Children. Elyria League members are invited. The joint meeting of the League of Women Voters, Business and Professional Women's Club, and YWCA Public Affairs committee is now set for November 29, moved from November 23.

League of Women Voters Doris ‘Todd Oberlin League of Women Voters Wright Labratory Department of Aid Elyria League Business and Professional Women’s Club Committee On

Birthday tribute at The Postscript Club for Mrs Wottring

The Postscript Club honored Mrs. Donald Wottring on her birthday with a party at Cascade street hosted by Mrs. Gerald Webber. Bridge was the diversion and prizes went to Mrs. Clarence Brown and Miss Mary Margaret Finegan. The luncheon featured a cake with green candles to match the green and white theme. Mrs. Wottring received a club gift.

Donald Wottring Gerald Webber Cascade Street Bridge Clarence Brown Mary Margaret Finegan Wottring

West Ridge Names New Officers At Aid Society Meeting

West Ridge Ladies Aid Society held its regular meeting at Mrs. H. J. Hillier’s home. Officers elected: president Mrs. Harry Lauer, vice president Mrs. C Strickler, secretary Mrs. RoW Richards, treasurer Marion Lau er, home council member Mrs. C. N. Williams. Four new members joined. A December 15 gathering at the Dru sendahl home includes a Lorene supper and a Christmas party with an exchange of gifts.

West Ridge H. H. Drusendahl E. John Porter J. H. Penfound Alice Bird Dusiman Dr. Holland Irwin Eldred R.W. Richards Nettie Klady Lois Nidred Othe

Williams Sell West Ridge Home to Elyria Couple

Mr and Mrs C N Williams sold their West Ridge residence to Mr and Mrs Philip Stephan of Lorain and plan to move to Middle Avenue in Elyria. Nettie Klady of Elyria visits sister Mrs H J Hillier. Lorain County 4 H Club met at the Y M C A with attendees Zelda Schramm Doris Minnich Lois Eldred Chester Sprague Mildred Pailas Corbett Walker and Frances Ebert the new extension agent introduced. W C T U meeting scheduled for Nov 11 at Mrs Dorothy Delefield was postponed to Dec 9 at Delefield home.

C. N. Williams West Ridge Philip Stephan Lorain Williams Middle Avenue Elyria Nettie Klady H. J. Hillier Lorain County Zelda Schramm Doris Minnich Lois Eldred Chester Sprague Mildred Pailas Corbett Walker Frances Ebert Dorothy Delefield Delefield

Flax described as slender two foot high plant

A botanical note describes flax as a slender plant about two feet tall with a single main stem and small narrow leaves, outlining its basic morphology.

St Peter Evangelical to Mark 80th Anniversary in Amherst

Amherst plans mark the 80th anniversary of St Peter Evangelical and Reformed church with two services this Sunday and one on November 21. Pioneer Sunday honors confirmands from 1857 to 1908. Rev J J Spell of Port Huron will speak. rally services include churches from Lorain and Elyria. Special music featured. Builder's Day observed November 21 and Memorial service November 28.

St. Peter’s Church Amherst St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church J. J. Spell Port Huron Mich Lorain County St. John’s Lorain St. Paul's Elyria Emmanuel Valley City South Amherst E. N. Krafft Cleveland

Farther with Christ mission at First Evangelical Church

The Farther with Christ mission will be held next week at the First Evangelical church. Services begin Sunday evening and run through the following Sunday with Hayes in charge of the Sunday service and guest speakers handling weekday sessions. Topics include Palestine in Prophecy and Promise and talks on personal religious living home life church life and Pentecostal power given by various pastors in Lorain and nearby towns.

Christ Mission First Evangelical Church Hey. Hayes Palestine W. D. Ramsey Huron Church H. E. Cobb Delaware Avenue M. BE Lorain W. H. Peterson Emmanuel Evangelical Church GG. Pierrer Hos. Pierrer South Ridge Brownhell

Fall Festival at St. Josephs Church Dinner Sunday

The annual fall festival at St. Josephs Church runs today and Sunday at the school hall. A turkey dinner will be served on Sunday from noon onward.

St. Joseph's Church

Truth Seekers fellowship tureen supper at church

The Truth Seekers class at the First Congregational church sponsored a Friday evening fellowship tureen supper in the parish rooms. November birthdays were honored at a dedicated table with yellow and white decor and a birthday cake. George Franks led the Bastiu de ter program, the Sunday school orchestra performed selections, and talks were given by Mrs. John Brill and Werner Zilch. Rev. M. A. Burris then spoke on Fellowship, followed by group singing and an oration on peace by Beverly Bruce.

First Congregational Church George Franks Bastiu Deter John Brill Werner Zilch M. A. Burris M. E. Church Beverly Bruce

Queen Esther Class Mrs Al Towne on Taylor Street

A brief notice lists Queen Esther class member Mrs. Al Towne of Taylor Street. Details are limited in the readable text.

Queen Esther al Towne Taylor Street

Almherst Garden Club to Meet at Mrs Nicholl’s Home

The Almherst Garden Club holds its November meeting Monday evening at Mrs. James Nicholl’s South Main street home. The program features a discussion on House Plants and a talk on Proper Table Setting.

Almherst Garden Club James Nicholl South Main Street

Pythian Sisters Hold Tuesday Meeting With Special Program

Roll call will feature the meeting of the Pythian Sisters on Tuesday evening. A special program is planned and lunch will be served by the officers. A good attendance is desired.

Pythian Sisters

Books Added To Library Shelves In Elyria This Week

The Elyria Library announces new arrivals with a mix of non fiction and fiction titles. Non fiction includes New Frontiers of the Mind by Rhine and Your Diet and Your Health by Fisher, among others, while fiction features Enchanter's Stehtsade and Captain Samson A B by Doushis.

Elyria Edna Moore Rhine Blum Childs Proeface Fowler Wilson Fisher Wright Barritt Gregg Akers Webber Caine TSU Tolman Biermany Anioua Hs Adataie Abbe Kents Optah Mae Allilan Saints and Singers Bradford Enchanter Bridge Rams Bromfield Captain Samson A. B

Toledo Police Chief Suspends Patrolman Over Gambling Raid Leaks

Toledo Ohio November 13 Police Chief Ray E Allen announced Patrolman Fred Newman has been suspended on charges of conveying secret information about slot machine raids to gambling interests.

Toledo Ray E. Allen Fred Newman

Akron election board asks prosecutor probe Boston Heights voting

Summit County election officials reported possible criminal irregularities in the recent mayoralty contest at Boston Heights near Akron. They identified at least three cases of individuals voting in both Akron and Boston Heights and asked Prosecutor William Spencer to investigate.

Akron Summit Board of Elections Today William Spencer Boston Heights Election Board

Belgian Woodcarving Distinctive Feature of Art

Woodcarving has long stood as a hallmark of Belgian art reflecting skilled craftsmanship and enduring stylistic traditions. The craft showcases detailed carving, religious iconography, and a history tied to regional workshops and cultural heritage.

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