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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
5
George Leninger and his wife of Camden marked their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a dinner at home on a Monday in November. Invited guests included brothers sisters and a few friends.
The twenty-three couple’s ceremony was laid, with serving by their grandchildren. The deco rated yellow and white home hosted open house all afternoon and evening for about 150 relatives and friends. Ice cream and cake were served as they received many gifts from guests in Cleveland, Ashtabula, Elyria, Oberlin, Wakeman, Nova Spencer, Wellington, Huntington, Columbus, Sullivan, Townsend, New London, New Jersey, Brighton, Henrietta and Kipton.
The annual election night of Acme Grange drew a large crowd in Columbia. After the meeting, members enjoyed games and folk dances, then gathered in the dining room for doughnuts and coffee. Fifty new members joined the grange over the past year.
Mrs Edith Kern celebrated 40 years as a member of the Order at the Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps gathering in G A R Memorial hall Wellington Ohio on November 17 A district convention visit to Medina was planned with attendees including Junior vice Mrs Blanche Gull and press correspondent Lettie Stevick A work meeting was set for December 1 A county membership drive and upcoming social events were announced plus officers were elected for the year including Master P W Heineman Overseer William Ingersoll Lecturer Mrs Dorothy Walker and others The event featured a tea and program with two comforters prepared for sale and a guest talk by George Jones Oberlin on American Furniture"}
Wellington Parents and Teachers Association met at the school on Tuesday evening with Ted Breyley in the chair. The treasury stood at 246 dollars after last week’s Penny Carnival, and members pledged 5 dollars to the Seal Sale Tuberculosis drive while pledging to continue programs for underprivileged children. The December meeting was canceled and will resume Tuesday evening December 17 in the teachers’ charge. The program focused on leaders and their pupils alongside a reading demonstration.
Demonstration directed by Miss Anna Mae Davis featured first grade pupils Betty Lou Merril Tommy Gibbins Jerry Beal Donald Romers Stephen Ware and Dorothy Baker. Miss Jean Aber spoke on Aims of Teaching Art. Miss Marie Adler outlined elementary music. Sixth graders sang two selections. Miss Donna Dague detailed Arithmetic for first and third grades and Miss Kathryn Witbeck for fourth to sixth grades.
Mrs Mary Prentice and Miss Lena Beam of the Wellington Benefit Association visit Mrs Ed Neiding in Vermilion for a social gathering and a brief meeting. They schedule a Christmas party for December 16 at Lorain B A hall, with card games and prizes including 500 and Pedro.
American Legion Auxiliary members gathered in Post rooms Tuesday night with Mrs Jane Clara presiding She urged members to attend the next meeting as a Christmas party is planned for December and coordination with the unit is requested.
Regular I O F session yielded no business beyond lodge routine. Mrs Estella Grissinger resumes nursing at Mrs Hiam Shuster home in Pittsfield. Funeral attendees for Mrs D B Batt les Akron include Mr and Mrs C Battles their daughter Mary Carl Battles and Mrs Durrell Battles. William B Murray of near Rochester Ohio is named judge of draft horses for Chicago Non Collegiate Judging Contests November 26 to December 3. Lyella Schafer had ton sillectomy at Clinic Tuesday. Mrs John Ruhl recovering from a fall at Miss Mattie Ruhl home. Mr and Mrs Jack Branson and son Columbus visit A R Branson and E C Branson in Oakmont, Pa.
Ohio Supreme Court ruled Governor Davey not a proper party in Edgar S. Byers taxpay er suit seeking state adherence to pension regulations. The decision came as the Social Security Board blocked federal funds over administrative concerns, with Mrs Allman and Wray Bevens ordered to answer by November 19.
The Epworth League of Birmingham Church elected officers including president William Aker and secretary Rita Fleming. Gwendolyn Gardner led devotionals as the league meets Sundays at 7 30. The Birmingham school Glee Club plans an operetta Betty Lou the Dream Girl on Friday November 18 at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Basketball opens November 19 with Birmingham vs Huron. Local residents share updates on births, hospitalizations, and weekend visits.
The American Poultry Journal outlines egg classifications for convenience and protection of consumers. Trade names include extra firsts, fresh, nearby, sorted ends, refrigerated, storage, and mediums.
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