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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1936
Page
13
Nevada turkey producers report 35 percent more turkeys than in 1935, boosting harvest prospects though buyers remain uncertain. Local growers savor improved flocks while awaiting confirmation of market demand and purchaser numbers.
The Junior Friendship club met with advisor Mrs. Robert Wilson to announce a tureen supper fundraiser and distribute admission tickets that can be donated to a hospital or orphanage. Eleven new members joined as the cabinet was formed led by Dorothy Nan with officers and committees named for the coming year.
The Church of Christ hosts a community event featuring a 23 cent soup luncheon with a bazaar and bake sale all day Thursday. Proceeds support church programs.
Mr Vaughn spoke to the Junior Woman's Club after five months in Europe attending the Olympics. He toured Belgium Germany Switzerland Holland England and France showing sites and cemeteries in France. Music by Bill Benz and distribution of yearbooks and catalogs accompanied the meeting.
The Ladies Auxiliary to W. F. W. Post No. 1979 held its regular meeting with Bertha Muirey as president. Two new members were obligated and Beatrice Scarborough was installed as secretary. A card party is planned at Eleanor McCaukel's home on Columbus Street November 23.
Meetings including Mothersingers Friday at 1 30 Washington Building and Women's Association Wednesday at 2 P M at 1st Congregational Church with Che I as hostesses are listed. A work meeting is set for ten. Notawa Club gathers Friday with Rose Krabec. A bingo party hosted by the Easles Auxiliary Drill team is planned at Mary Tressell's home Wednesday. Circle No 9 of the Methodist church to be entertained by Mrs C W Holbrook Thursday. Patriotic Societies affiliated with the G A R meet November 30 at Woodman Hall. previous week’s notice was incorrect.
Newark XII J Supreme Regent Moss Mars C Duffy leads a campaign for a nationwide enrollment drive to recruit 100,900 new members. The effort spans the United States including Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal Zone with a tour to launch the new membership computer system.
The Elyria Garden Club met at the Fife Congregational Church as florists and commercial growers near Elyria spoke on gardens. Justin Dietrich urged regular garden work, proper cutting, and continued flower shows, with tips on fertilizer, lawn care, and perennials.
The Red Cross serves as a voluntary public organization linking local communities with national and international cooperation. It operates through citizen volunteers and formal programs, coordinating aid and disaster response across borders.
The Men’s Missionary League of the United Presbyterian Church celebrates its third anniversary since forming in November 1933. A speaker, Samuel A. Fulton of the Gideons, discussed Bible distribution while the group plans a Telluride Colorado mission and continues foreign and home projects.
Miss Harriett Hubbard Elyria public schools primary supervisor spoke to the Men’s Brotherhood of the Second Congregational church on frills in public schools. She argued reading was once a frill and every new subject added to the curriculum was first deemed nonessential. A supper was served before the program and Superintendent R C Maston attended as a guest.
Members of the Sunny Side Up club enjoyed Progressive dance and two tables of play at Mrs William Brucks Second street home. Ed Weber won high score, C Koontz placed second, Anna Wendors took consolation, and W L Bodine won the contest prize. A luncheon followed and the group planned to meet again with Mrs Nichol on Columbia avenue.
Mr and Mrs George Tattersall and three children visited Niagara Falls with Mrs C W Tattersall. Akron guests visited Fifth Street hosts. A son named Richard Allen was born to Jack Curtis and Anita Poole at St John’s Cleveland on November 12. Various locals hosted, traveled, or were guests in Spencer Detroit Huntington and Cleveland areas. Ralph Fey elected Miami University Freshman M C A Council secretary. Several families announced births at Elyria Memorial Hospital and Cleveland area hospitals. Gates PTA ends quilt and assigns bazaar committees for dining room fish pond ice cream candy and more.
The Fidelity class of the First Methodist church met at Dorothy Melton’s Clark street home with eight members present. They planned Thanksgiving basket contributions, played Monopoly with Josephine Whitmore winning first prize and Dorothy Koontz as Consolation. The meeting ended after a decorated card table repast and scheduled a Christmas party for December 21.
The notice lists numerous meetings and events across churches and community groups. Semper Fidelis class, United Presbyterian services, Carlisle Grange supper, plays and music, K Lo Club, Young People's Society, Ta Wa Si Club, Truth Seekers, Literary Club, various sororities and fraternal orders, and Women’s clubs with times and venues including 7:39 at the Woman's Club and 109 West Street.
The Middle Steps group held a social with a pre meeting to plan community service and a post gathering featuring a taffy pull. Doris Standen led singing with solos by Helen Rudy and prizes awarded to Vera Smith Margaret Herold Helen Rudy Donna Chapman and Doris Standen. Hair ribbons, popcorn, and punch were served. Emma Goodman chaired the committee with Delene Rhoade and Agnes Ross assisting. An executive meeting is set for 7:30 tonight and the next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday November 23 at 7:50.
The Buttercup patrol led a regular meeting at the American Legion Home on Monday with nine girls in attendance. They planned farewell events for Ethel Olsen who is moving and Betty Nesbitt who joined the High School troop. Also discussed were knitting crafts and filling Thanksgiving baskets. Meeting closed with Good Night Circle and Taps.
Hospital admissions list includes Charles Toth Jr R D No 2 Edward Krucinsk 327 Eighteenth Street Mrs Sam Shindte 21S Wolf Court John Prask 137 Bath Street Mrs Theodore Mathers 21 Park Place Mrs Wesley Pick 254 Seventh Street Sol Mendelson 344 4th Street Teddy Gasser 244 Seventh Street Discharges note Mrs Murrell Lewis baby boy 133 Pasadena Avenue Additional Society on Page
An advertisement urges women to fight dull skin and pimples by restoring bulk to meals with Kellogg's All-Bran. It claims constipation ages appearance, notes headaches and fatigue, and endorses two tablespoons daily in cereals or cooked dishes. Money-back guarantee from Kellogg.
Mrs Ray Vestal presided at a meeting of the Guild of First Congregational Church. They discussed the bazaar and supper to be held in early December. Social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs W H Otto Mrs Henry Brown and Mrs BE A Lewis. The next meeting will be Monday November 30.
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