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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1938

Page

9

Friendship Club Dance Turns Jefferson Gym Into Football Field

Seventy five couples attended the annual football dance in the Effereson Junior High School gym transformed into a football field for the Friendship Club event after the Elyria Lorain game. Goal posts wrapped in team colors stood at each end while a canopy of streamers tied to the posts formed the arena. Lawrence Forbes and Lois Bell led the grand march as Jack Elton's orchestra played. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Russell Francis, Mr and Mrs Bart Lautenschleger and Miss Ina Mae Ardell with Dorothy Nau as general chair. Assistants and ticket workers completed the team effort.

Efferson Junior High School Friendship Club Elyria-Lorain Lawrence Forbes Lois Bell Jack Elton Jefferson Russell Francis Bart Lautenschleger Ina Mae Ardell Dorothy Nau Helene Cohen Betty Goldstein Jean Wagner Nancy Crisp Mary ‘Sederis Dorothy Notley Pat Thomas Lois Lersch Norma Kolbe

Son Of Former Elyria Pastor Weds In Cleveland Saturday

The wedding of Miss Eleanore Lucille Mrochek and Earl L. Bourquin took place Saturday evening November 19 at seven o'clock in Cleveland. Rev P H Bourquin performed the ceremony at the groom's parents home church. The bride wore eggshell silk lace over tulle with a long train and pearl jewelry. A reception followed at 7010 Classen Avenue with out of town guests from Kentucky and Indiana.

Gatin Eleanore Lucille Mrochek Earl L. Bourquin P. H. Bourquin St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Elyria Friedens Evangelical Church East 46Th and Kimmel Road Cleveland Brei Olivia Wolfski Elsie Zink Lydia Hintz Mary Sleninka Antoinette Maraz Flaine Marie Mmsraz Ernest Ohlrich Albert Leschke Leonard Mrochek Joseph Mrocheck Classen Avenue Bourquin Robert Binder Louisville Kentucky Bertha Schultz Aurora Indiana Amelia Cook Indianapolis

Novelty C E Program At Church Thanks Meeting

The Christian Endeavor of the Church of Christ held a Thanks giving meeting last evening with fifty in attendance. The novelty program was arranged by reader Thelma Myers. Members answered questions on gracious living from slips decorated with a Thanksgiving turkey. Ruth McGinnis will read next Sunday's meeting.

The Christian Endeavor of Church of Christ Thelma Myers Ruth McGinnis

Mrs Squire Leads Student Dept Program at Eyria Music Society

Mrs Squire will chair the program of the Student Department of Eyria Music and Art Society on Tuesday at 7 30 in J Martin Beck Classroom High School Building. She will discuss work with very young students, with several illustrating and a player. Alder students will perform piano and violin solos and violin trios. Forty two students signed at the last meeting and about eighty attended. Parents are invited to attend.

Carlton Squire Eyria Music 3 Art Society J. Martin Beck High Sehee Squire Alder Vietin Susanna Wesley Mars Helen Snow Fourth Street Department of Musical Art Society High Setu Bulding St. Agnes Alumnae Vuderig Shay Huhn Parkview Ct W QO McClellan E. H. Blvd I Ta Nu Agnes Ross Middle Avenue Legion Auxiliary

Mayor Addresses League at First Methodist Church Meeting

Mayor J Q Petsada opens the Epworth League gathering at First Methodist Church at 6 15 pm to discuss Thanksgiving. Wanda Michperts leads the meeting, George Johnson performs a brief parity, and Mary Cordrey says Miss Josephine Wilcox will present a bank review next Sunday. Roy Clymer to speak the following Sunday. Helen Reese notes a Thanksgiving basket to be prepared by League members and asks helpers to bring gifts to the church before Wednesday noon.

J. Q. Petsada Epworth First Methodist Wanda Michperts George Johnson Mary Cordrey Josephine Wilcox Roy Clymer Helen Reese League Methodist Church

Sew At Woman's Club Meets Tuesday Morning

The American Home and Child Welfare Department meets at the Woman's Club Tuesday at 9 30 for sewing. A sauerkraut lunch at 1 00 requires reservations today. In the afternoon a talk by Mrs. Alice Berry of the O P S on "What Colors Do for You."

American Home and Child Welfare Department Woman's Club Alice Berry

Licenses Granted for Porxalob and Inrde in Lorain and Sheffield

Charles Porxalob, 31, a Lorain steel worker, and Olga Inrde, 21, of Sheffield township, were issued licenses as recorded in the latest local lawful matters brief. The notices confirm their eligibility and jurisdictional particulars.

Charles Porxalob Lorain Olga Inrde Sheffield

Walkdens Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles Walkden hosted a family celebration for MP and Mrs Albert J Walkden in Grafton marking sixty years since their 1878 marriage. The couple lived in North Eaton Berea Savannah Elyria and now reside near their children, with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Active in public service and Methodist church work, they have long been part of the community.

Charles Walkden East Avenue Albert J. Walkden Grafton Hettie Alice Harrington North Eaton Walkden Page Darwin Mr. Walkden Columbia Township Columbia Warder Berea Marshall Savannah Ohio Therr John C. Perry Roland Cleveland Charles Elyria Mrs. Walkden Methodist Church

Various Local Notables Share Thanksgiving Week Events

Miss Ruth Bates of Rochester visits her mother Mrs. Cora Bates at the YWCA for Thanksgiving weekend. A son was born November 2 at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Balcomb of Oberlin. Elyria residents hosted guests at a dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sanker and Mr. and Mrs. Al Sanker. The Engles welcomed a baby boy at Elyria Memorial Hospital. the family lives in Amherst. The Rev Karl Meister preached in Elyria and at Loa. Numerous Cleveland guests attended at the Elyria Home for the Aged and other local gatherings. Vanderbilt student Elaine Johnson heads to Birmingham with Miss Mary Ruth Franklin. Various local residents and visitors from Cleveland, Columbus, and Pittsburgh were noted in social rounds and travel plans through the weekend.

Ruth Bates Rochester New York Cora F. Bates Walter Balcomb Oberlin Elyria Memorial Hospital Jack Sanker East Cleveland al Sanker Cleveland Heights Fred Ti Phyllis Duckett Columbus Ohio Elyria Elaine Johnson J. B. Johnson Ohio Street Vanderbilt University Nashville Tennessee Mary Ruth Franklin Franklin Birmingham Alabama Mary Ruth Marvin Preacher) Franklin H. Gms Boulevard C. Boleman Fratees Washington Gallnasaiving Roy Ole Donen Gal Clevelgia Dan Eis Clerne Dewen Lore Evra Gt. Aw Betha College Elreed LeRoy Schroeder Ted Bellevue W. B. Richmond All West Avenue Ruth Bemis Mecaona A E. Rockwell Louie Baker Harrison Street Johnstown Perrylvania Arma la Friday Cora Knapp Jenne Lent Lorena Handby Gertrude Bryant Oterlin Ladies Auxiliary of Patriarchs Militant Cleveland Detroit Avenue T. Hi, Morrison San Diego California R. F. Morrison Famiy East River Street Chicago Mhnois T. D. Goodwin Adelbert Avenue Goodwin Inez Goodwin Eleanor Goodwin Ralph Tate Elton Lowe Wooster Earl Bark Elwood City Pennsylvania George Bradley Harvard Avenue King Fauver Mary Lee Columbus Street Pittsburgh Paul Bourquin Robert Binder Louisville Kentucky Bertha Schultz Aurora Indiana Blaine Johnson Denison University Granville Worth Fauver Ilinois Margaret Ross Marseilles Avenue C. M. Thatcher A. R. Kemp Pasadena Avenue Betty Danner Flora Stone Mather Jo Anne Keiffer North *Zanton E K. Massey 338 Fifth Street

Fraternal Lectures Set at Masonic Temple Series

Frank and Harmon Ledge Nx 683 FO and A.M. plan a meeting at the Masonic Temple to present the second in a series of educational programs under Deane Burns. The one act play The Greatest of Tarse will be presented, revived after years, with Master Ilas L$ in charge and invited to attend.

Ctargt AG

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Ward At Spruce Street

Neighbors and friends held a pleasant Friday afternoon surprise for Mrs. Alartha Ward at her Spruce street home in honor of her birthday anniversary. An eight-seat refreshment table featured a green and white motif and a white cake with green tapers. Gifts were tendered by a group including Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. George Rhodes, Mrs. M N Sly, Mrs. Helen, Mrs. C A Squire, Mrs. Amy Young, and Mrs. J B Young.

Alarthna Ward Spruce Street Bruce George Rhoeds M. N. Sly Helen C. A. Squire Amy Young J. B. Young

Forces That Make for War discussants plan hayride

Don Hensman led a lively discussion on The Forces That Make for War at the Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Congregational Church meeting last evening. Plans were formed for a hayride this Friday evening and attendees are to call Richard Upton before Thursday.

Don Hensman Christian Endeavor Society Second Congregational Church Richard Upton

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Snapshot

A murky list shows hospital admissions including a baby named Martin Young and a baby girl born to George Heuser. Discharges include Martin Waller and Shirley Coulter among others. scattered names, addresses, and notes appear with fragmented details across numerous towns and streets.

Martin Youngless Wellingto Arthur Engle Amherst Wilam Struc Columbus Peul Ele Parkview Court Marne Evats Weert River Street Garrard Wooing Ah Pattey Balcom Joe Rollin North Brisevile Raleb Jophins George Ban Broad Street Martin Waller Hawthorne Shirley Coulter Dusre Jecksim Emil Elbert Woodland Brecv Ashrobuba Oir George Heuser Fire Lawn Fret Ross Crocketi Beington Court Barry Chembers Sarat Proveetior Davidsor RTM Anne Roy

Calendar of women groups and club events around town

Local calendar lists numerous civic and church groups including the Men’s Brotherhood supper at 6, various women’s clubs, auxiliaries, and circles. Meetings span Fifth Street, Huron Street, Parkview Court, and other addresses with activities from lectures and study programs to luncheon, sewing, and social gatherings.

YWCA meets for recreation amid holiday changes

Industrial Girls Club of the YWCA shifts its regular meeting to Thursday due to Thanksgiving. A seven to nine o clock recreation period is planned with ping pong badminton and table games. MOCOA memorial fee arrangements announced. Swimming group to assemble at the YWCA gym shortly before seven. Membership remains open as activities are being organized. The Home for the Aged program featured Leroy Methodist church choir and soloists with piano. Reverend Hyde gave a devotional, followed by an evening musicale by local and Medina performers.

Y W.C VY. W. Gymnasium Yow’. C. A. Tis Elyria Cliair Leroy Methodist Church Florence Kemery J.C. Heistand Joan Ward P. S. Hyde L. F. Wainwright Medina Paul Wainwright Sirs. D. A. Bard This City R. D. Way

Entertain Neighbors And Missionaries Speak At Church Event

A Saturday card party at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sandrucks on East Bridge Street provided a pleasant social evening with neighbors from Grafton Belden La Grange and Elyria. Prizes went to Helen Bradley Mrs Mennell and Mrs Dewey Aldrich for women and Corwin Mennell Dewey Aldrich and Clifford Schultz for men. Luncheon served to 28. The Junior and Senior B Y P U heard missionaries from Venezuela at the Baptist church with Mrs Guy Byars singing and Mr and Mrs Hauser sharing experiences. A lecture on aviation and youth by Mrs Louis Buswell of Cleveland followed by music. Various local groups met for luncheons meetings and events including the Fortnightly the Women of Moose the Relief Corps and a dance sponsored by the Eastern Star. A quote from Sir Walter Scott reflects on lambs being beautiful boiled.

Walter Sandruck East Bridge Street Grafton Belden la Grange Elyria Helen Bradley Mennell Dewey Aldrich Corwin Mennell Clifford Schultz The Baptist Church Guy Byars Hauser Venezuela Mr. Byars Kuchenrither Crandall East Broadstreet Education and Fine Arts Dept Louis Buswell Cleveland Grace Lutheran Aid Society Women of Mouose C. M. Braman Selman Ohio Street Women's Relief Corps Order of Eastern Star Charles Garford Second Congregational Northwest Daughters of America Men’s Brotherhood of Emmanuel Church W. B. Gray Cleveland Plain Dealer

Community notices and meetings listed for a Lorain area

Fragmented list shows numerous society gatherings across streets and houses including St stalk by Mrs Berry, St John s Young People, League of Women Voters with Mrs Seloy Ohio Street, Foreign Policy study, Frank Harmon Lodge program, Sigloe with Betty Ryan, I O F Lodge, St Theresa Society at 130 Woodford, Elyria Council Jr US A M, Emmanuel Lutheran Aid business, Semper Fidelis class postponed, Redonvale Bearer and other neighborhood meetings. Thanksgiving services planned at Union Methodist and St Andrew s Episcopal with Second Congregational study class omitted.

Mrs. Berry Mary A. Chandler Abbe Home Fourth Street March Nancy Turnbull Sixth Street St. John’s League of Women Voters H. R. Seloy Ohio Street Frank S. Harmon Emmanuel Lutheran Aid Society C. Cuntam Princeton Avenue Emmanuel Tootheran Church Svents Luist Methodist Church Foster Church of Croust St Andrew's Episcopal Church

Winter and family travel notices and a wedding

Reports list residents traveling to Dunedin Glendale Virginia Miami and Cleveland for family illness weddings and visits. Harry Life and Mrs Life journeyed for ill relatives. Dunfees Rodgers Schuster Haywood Bourquin families from Elyria attend a Cleveland wedding. Barney Oldfield visits Erie. British blind residents fund a children’s outing with candy.

Dunedin Florida Harry Life Princeton Avenue Glendale California A. H Virginia L. H. Dunfee Lake Avenue Miami J. E. Rodgers Julius Schuster Haywood George Bourguin Clara Fox Elyria Eleanor Mrochek Earl Bourquin Cleveland Barney Oldfield Los Angeles H. C. Johnson Middle Avenue

Thanksgiving Bake Sale by Temple Sisterhood

The Temple Sisterhood announces a Thanksgiving bake sale on Tuesday hosted by The Gas Co. Proceeds support temple activities.

Temple Sisterhood the Gas Co

Hart's Poultry Market Opens On Wednesdays

Hart's Poultry Market offers fresh dressed poultry ready to cook and fresh eggs. Located at Second and Chestnut, open toes and Wednesdays. Phone 5874.

Hart's Poultry Market

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