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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1938
Page
9
News From Correspondents details birthday and anniversary dinners in Eaton and Berea including Mrs. Hales Mrs. Rothel Mrs. Russell Carpenter and other local families. Social visits church events and community notices cover travels meals and upcoming Ladies Aid bazaars with plans for December seventh and related meetings.
Two talks entertained Brownhelm Junior and Senior High pupils this week. Rev. Frank Cary on furlough from Japan missionary work and a former Amherst College graduate and Oberlin athletic coach spoke Monday. Tuesday lecturer Albert H. Crombie also gave an engaging talk.
Rev B R Opper formerly of India delivered the main sermon at the Ev angelical church Thanks offering program hosted by the Women's Mission ary Society with Mrs Walter Fowell presenting and special music. Rev Frank Carey spoke at the Congregational church about his missionary work in Japan.
Residents hosted a series of visits and meals across Sheffield with multiple households attending a Gay Debs dinner theatre night. The group then split to a multi-home dessert and coffee sequence. The Everyday Electricity project for local women will meet November 30 at Lake Avenue School basement at 12:30, led by Frances Eckert and assisted by community group chairs.
Dr John Craddock 46 died at his Mackinaw Michigan home after a Penfield born life. He graduated Penfield School 1908 and Wellington 1910, lived in Columbus before moving to Mackinaw Island where he practiced medicine. Survived by wife, a son, and three sisters Mary Witman Lorain Nettie Esselbaugh Cleveland Elva Phillips Louisville.
Mrs Eunice Knapp Palmer died Thursday morning November 19 at her Akron home aged 83. Born in Penfield she lived there long before moving to Akron for the rest of her life. She leaves only a sister Mrs May Hastings of Elyria. Funeral services were held in Akron Saturday with burial at Penfield Cemetery at 3 o clock conducted by Rev Faulkner of Akron. She rests beside her husband who died August 31 1938.
Miss Crosby, a missionary from south of the Congo River in Africa, speaks about her experiences and the mission's aims. She describes local life, outreach efforts, and the impact of religion in the region. Her remarks focus on teaching, aid programs, and the value of cross-cultural fellowship.
The Jolly Friendship Broth Club gathered Wednesday at Mrs FEL Netwees home with Mrs Uber NewcorSrs presiding. A noon dinner followed the meeting chaired by Mrs Clavier Bobel. Members and guests enjoyed a guessing game, with Christmassy raffles and plans for the December session.
Mrs Ropert Egor chaired a Romeoonm Tuesday tea at Lades Poneenle club where five tables held prize rounds. First prize went to Mrs Phin Beoe with Mr Lynn Maers second and Mrs Reuinna Bowrrarecorsored third. R Mrs Geerae Gardiner, Myre Frey Rieti, Mrs Wasne Dihran and John Friend attended. Refreshments followed as members enjoyed the event.
Carlisle report from La Porte Missouri notes Executive Secretary O M Walton of the Cleve and Church Federation attended a worship service. Rev Thomas Hughes, the regular pastor, arranged for Walton to preach in his absence. The Young Peoples Sunday School Orchestra directed by Eleanor Robson and the Young People's Choir led by Ars H H Gregg contributed to the service. C F L Whitney is Sun Gay School Superintendent.
Twenty two members of the EL Carlisle Woman's Club and members of the West Ridge Group joined Mrs Frank Harrison at her Grefton Road home for an all day session starting at dawn. Miss Beard of the Ohio State Home Economics and Extension Work Department lectured on care and use of electrical appliances in the home. At noon a tureen dinner was shared with the hostess aided by Mrs C T Snepard and Mrs Howard Miller president of the Carlisle Group.
Group I of LaPorte Ladies Aid hosted a luncheon at 12 30 with English ivy centerpieces. Mrs Frank Taeri risen chaired food prep with helpers, while Mrs Samuel Stevenson led dining room service. Thanksgiving program by Miss Ava Pitkin and readings on Bradford, Washington, and Lincoln highlighted a church gathering with plans for future tickets and meetings.
George Martin, a respected young town lawyer, endures social pressure from mothers seeking suitable matches for their daughters. After Ellen Vaughan suggests sowing wild oats to silence them, George pursues Rita Roselle, a sparkling actress, and a kiss escalates tensions. Ellen and Rita both manipulate him, leading to jealousy, a public tea, and a strained relationship as Ellen confronts the fallout.
The East Carls Communis Club hosted a social evening at the school with President F. FL Finng presiding and planning for a December 30 meeting. Guests enjoyed cakes and coffee in the cafeteria, with awards given for high care achievements. Reports and open house events are noted along with several local family updates and travel notices. Greece bans private radio transmitters and stops imports of such equipment.
Ad promotes Peterson's Ointment as a remedy for itchy pimples and skin blemishes among youths and adults. It claims soothing effect, external causes, and a money back guarantee if one application fails. Also mentions Peterson's nutrient soothing for tired irritated feet and toe cracks.
The Grafton PTA meeting led by president Valen tine approved buying stage curtains for the auditorium and a Health Bond for tubercular work. A Hobby Club was proposed, Fall festival proceeds totaled 7619 dollars, membership reached 103, and a February basketball tournament was set for Grafton. A Dec 14 musical program was slated, attendance prize awarded, and Dr. Dean H. Minus and L. B. Hheadman discussed Pleasant View Sanatorium and county tuberculosis work.
Thursday activities feature quilting and needlework at Mrs Esa Hamberger’s house with plans for a Christmas gift exchange on December 13 at Mrs Eugene Hallowell Moss’s home. Lucille Brush of LaGrange attended, and Wortans Foreign Missionary Society met with Mrs P H Rogers hosting.
Avon Lake reports 21 Girl Reserves attended a Sunday service at the Congregational church at 4 30 p m. Low Breyley played two violin selections accompanied by her mother Mrs Ted Breyley of Pittsfield. Led by Miss Martha Eckert the group sang Are Ye Able with Mrs Wayne Black at the piano. Candles were lit as symbols of each girl’s pledge. Mary Nussdorfer played piano as candles were lit and the recessional Knights in the Days of Old was sung.
Avon Lake Volunteer Firemen choose a room above the fire department garage as their club space. They meet Sundays at 10 a.m. for study, led by Edgar Ellis a Red Cross teacher from Lorain using blackboard sketches and written work. They attend first aid meetings Tuesdays at p.m. in the village hall, with all members affiliated to Avon Lake.
Chief Kekie notes a mounted trunk on the fire truck, a new nhalster, two gas masks, six rain coats, six pairs of boots, and wire-cutters for high tension wires. Four new men join the company AL C Collin Ray Bohner Henry Kate Willard Warner bringing personnel to 15.
South Amherst reports Mrs Frank Murray honored as birthday guest at Nativity church Ladles Altar Society meeting. Plans for a card party on November 30 with prizes to Mrs Joe Zatzula Mrs James Sodditch Mrs Frank Bogardy and Mrs Jennie Schlube. Refreshments for twenty six. Young Peoples League to meet Friday at St John Evangelical with Rev C F Schmidt leading worship and a travelogue by Miss Lawrence followed by games and social hour. refreshments to follow.
Mr and Mrs John Mor Albert Mor Sr and George Springer spent Monday in Sandusky with Fred Mor who is sailing the lakes on the Steamer A T Kinney. The boat was docked in Sandusky for the day.
Columbia notes that the comedy Digging up the Dirt will be staged at the town hall Friday night November 25 at eight. The cast includes Donald Crocker Louis Oder Howard Klaas Andrew Barber Ray Rkeler Warren Meek Eileen Blackburn Ruth Harrington Sophia Dupakowski Ias Bartter and Sophia Kent with Miss Lucile Churchward coaching. Scene unfolds along the Mexican border. School closes Wednesday for Thanksgiving break through Monday morning. First class in First Aid held Friday evening in Town Hall basement.
The Townsend Club gathered at Town Hall with the Lord's Prayer sung in unison then America led by DeForest Osborne and Gertrude Reisinger at the piano. Minutes, article read from Townsend Weekly, vocal duets and a membership report followed. next meeting set for December 2.
The Burnett household welcomed Jesse Alan, with Mr. and Mrs. Wilmore Burnett noting the baby’s health improving at Community Hospital Berea. Visitors included Lucy Ives, Miss Viola Ives, James Ely and Leon Ives. Ida Alexander returned home from Memorial Hospital. Ruth Richardson of Akron stayed with Mrs. John Burnett, attending a birthday dinner at Musa Artz’s home in Grafton.
Rochester Township School patrons are urged to attend at the school house Tuesday evening November 22 to organize a Parent Teacher Association. Mrs. Helen Basinger of Mansfield, a state organizer, will preside.
About seventy five members of the Brighton Charge including Brighton Clarksfield and Rochester M E churches hosted a reception for their pastor Rev H H Patrick at the Clarksfield church. Patrick was returned to the charge for the third consecutive year at the Fall Conference in Cleveland. The event featured music readings sales and quartettes with Myron Allgood of Clarksfield expressing the group s esteem. Ruby Beers supervised the program and Viola Ssnsader Alma Jewett and Harold Burdue acted in the school play Aunt Samantha Rules the Roost. A lunch was served by Clarksfield ladies. Friends of Mrs Hugh Setterfield Columbus were sorry to hear of her hospital stay after an appendectomy. Rev HOH Puttick offered a tribute from his family as Sparta O. paused Wednesday and Thursday.
Those from this vicinity attending the Thanksgiving dinner and meeting of Oberlin Farm Women's Club were Mrs. Michael Smith Mrs Mae Smith Mrs Carl Lehmull Mrs Frank Schwartz Mrs Dorris Denger Mrs CC Justin Mrs Helen Buchemier Mrs John Emerson and N Webber The next meeting will elect new officers The Ways and Means committee plans a card party at Mrs Gen Bailes home.
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