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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1938

Page

5

Birthday Luncheon Precedes Meeting of Women's Relief Corps

The Women’s Relief Corps No 108 held a birthday luncheon for members with January to March birthdays yesterday at the I.C. O. F. hall. Thirty-three members and one guest attended as Mrs. Anna Grace Bright opened the meeting. A radio talk by Mrs. Ida Hecces Baker was shared, four new members were balloted on, and reports on the 12th District convention were given. The charter was draped for Mrs. Anna Wells. Next meeting December 9 will feature a twelve o’clock dinner and officer elections.

Anna Grace Bright Ryan Portland Oregon Claire Wendell Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home Committee Maude Jackson Relief Committee Bright Ida Hecces Baker Kansas Mary Miller Linnie Kelly Jennie Collins Jessie Raessler Pearl Walker Anna Wells Quiz Edith Slater Zelma Haven

Club Marks Third Anniversary With Dinner

The Tri-Ke club marked its third anniversary with a formal Thanksgiving dinner at 8 pm in the Marine dining room of the Hotel Westlake Rocky River. Twenty five guests attended including president Christine Sederis and many officers and escorts with autumn flower centerpieces and white tapers. A large list of members and guests from Elyria Lorain Lakewood Wellston Denver and Denver area attended along with house guests.

Tri-Ke Club Marine Westlake Rocky River Christine Sederis Jeanne Hodierne Lois Frye Betty Jane Williams Ardis Shenman Mary Sederis Maxine Garford Peggy Dunn Ann McDonnell Belle Brydon Margaret Corts Betty Wheeler Fredaline Bliss Virginia Easley June Barchard Carole Lois McQuistion Barbara Rogers Lucille Coen Doris Dooley Wellston Rosemary O'Donnell Shirley Smith

Hold Annual Dinner at Elyria Business College

Elyria Business College students held their annual Thanksgiving dinner at Kriegs with guessing contests and one minute after dinner speeches. Agnes Dowdell led arrangements as president of the student body. Kenneth Walker built a large telescope and explained it while Robert Meredith played two piano solos. Helene Katona and Virginia Schmidkens led a half hour quiz, Katona’s group winning. The program closed with group singing. Just Us Bridge club hosted at Miss Liza Thomas’s home planning a December 8 tea for Mrs. Mary Winfield. Lucinda Jackson won consolation. Mrs. Carter first, Mrs. Thompson second. Luncheon followed for several guests. The club meets November 30 with Mrs. Mildred Brown.

Elyria Business College Kriegs Agnes Dowdell Kenneth Walker Robert Meredith Helene Katona Virginia Schmidkens Miss Katona Just Us Bridge Club Liza Thomas West Avenue Mary Winfield Middle Avenue Myra Carter Carrie Thompson Lucinda Jackson Carter Thompson Christian Brown Howe Jackson Winfield Mildred Brown West Fifteenth Street

Plan Holiday Party For Women of the Moose

Last night Women of the Moose No 907 met in regular session with most officers present. A Christmas party is planned for December 8 at the Graystone Hotel with dinner and a meeting at Moose Home. Mrs Leo MecLaughlin chairs assisted by Mrs Hazel Jenson Grace Myers and Hazel Gibson. Gifts will be exchanged after the meeting. Miss Isabelle Barry Cleveland Home Economist will speak at the final talk in the Consumers Circle series at the YWCA on Monday at 1 30. She will present What Color Does to Me with materials discussed by Miss Frances Eckert. Public is invited.

Women of the Moose Moose Home Graystone Hotel Leo MecLaughlin Hazel Jenson Grace Myers Hazel Gibson Isabelle Barry Cleveland Barry Frances Eckert Charles Wigfield St Louis Missouri Claude Wigfield Bellefield Avenue Norman Stegman Valparaiso University Indiana South Middle Avenue Janis Alexander Kent State University Chase Street Marie Martin Harvard Avenue Glen Martin Clinton Michigan John Overacker Willard Ohio Jacksonville Florida Mason Nichols Middle Avenue Alice Nichols Ohio State University Grace Cook Nichols G. W. Bennett Harrisburg Pennsylvania Frank Bennett Flyria Charles Stang Smith Court Elyria Memorial Hospital Howard Gleason West Mansfield J. Gleason East Broad Street Betty Vandemark R. F. Vandemark Park Avenue Bob Strand Northwestern University Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Claude Miner Mason W. H. Manning Gates Avenue Harriott Francis Detroit East River Street Cora Mellinger Toledo Sherman Mellinger East Avenue Clarence Stalla Lodi Street Louisville Cty John Lee Lowsville M. Wonderly Lorain Emil Stalla Trinity Cathedral St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cleveland Heights Eleanor Fisler Edith Rigg Nancy Heywood Bob Minch Bill Bowdler Leland Minch H. K. Finley Denison Avenue First Baptist Doris Dooley Wellsburg West Virginia Lucille Coen Bell Avenue Edward Gawlick LaVerne Schmidt Elyria St. Joseph’s Hospital Gawlick Robert Bannon Concordia College Fort Wayne Philip Kelser Tony Olenek Olenek Woodford Avenue Anna Marie Dettinger Biberach Wurttenberg Germany Bethany College Mary Eleanor Foster Roy Pinelli Los Angeles California Notre Dame University South Bend O'Donnell Charles Caswell Wellington John Mead Indianapolis Sarah Royce Elyria Home For George E. Pallas Columbus

Immediate Opening for Elyria Women in Charis Contract

Immediate opening for two Elyria women ages 30 to 50 to contract for an exclusive Charis headquarters covering Elyria and nearby points. Full time work with neat businesslike conduct. Car helpful but not required. Substantial income from established clientele. Free six day training with expenses paid to and from Cleveland. Free equipment with advertising backing. No investment merchandise on consignment. Refunded small cash bond after interview. Write Box 1,000 The Chronicle Telegraph.

Elyria Charis Cleveland Chronicle- Telegrem

Allen P T A Meeting Highlights Mayor speaks

Allen Parent Teacher Association plans a 7 30 p m meeting with Mayor J Q Petro special music by Henri Gilbert and readings by Jean Marie Smith. Edison P T A shifts to 7 00 to 8 00 for an extra school hour. Public invited. candy and bake sale. Franklin P T A meets Thursday at 2 45 p m with tea and Linda Cuyler talk on promoting happy family relations through books plus a jelly and apron sale.

J. Q. Petro Henri Gilbert Jean Marie Smith Allen Parent-Teacher Association Edison Parent- Teacher Association Franklin Parent-Teacher Association Linda Cuyler

Avon Baptist Church Chicken Supper Announced

Avon Baptist Church schedules a Tuesday November 29 supper with prices 40 cents and 25 cents. Proceeds go to church activities.

Avon Baptist Church

Thanksgiving returnees and visitors fill Elyria events

Local residents return home for Thanksgiving weekend and welcome guests from Indiana Ohio and Michigan. Families hosting relatives include Wigfields Stegman Doolys and Martins while students from Kent State Northwestern Notre Dame and Ohio State join local gatherings. Births news and church activities accompany holiday travel and reunions across Elyria and area.

Aviation Opportunity For Youth Highlighted By Boswells

Mrs Louis K Boswell noted aviatrix and her daughter Miss Louise presented an Education and Fine Arts Department program on Aviation as Associated With the Youth of Today. The talk covered aircraft progress, safety, maps, and the need for training, urging local youth to pursue aviation vocations as a public-spirited path.

Louis K. Boswell Louise Boswell Lawrence O. Young Arletta Crawford Nettie Laundon Douglas Corrigans Ohio Union Cleveland Minneapolis Minn Toledo United States Brahms

Welfare Benefit Desert Bridge Event At Woman's Club

A welfare benefit bridge gathering will be held Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the Woman's Club. Reservations can be made by calling 9974.

Woman’s Club

Thanksgiving Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Anna McAllister

On Thanksgiving Day a birthday dinner was served by the children grand children and great grandchildren of Mrs. Anna McAllister at the home of her daughter Mrs. David Nagle of 135 Huron street. Those present were her nine children seventeen grandchildren and six great grandchildren including Mr. and Mrs. F. M. McFadden of Long Beach California and Edward McAllister a gunner mate in the United States Navy on the U S S California and Mrs. W A Hauck of Garrett Indiana. Other out of town guests were from Massillon Cleveland Oberlin and Amherst.

Anna McAllister David Nagle Huron Street F. M. McFadden Long Beach California Edward McAllister United States Navy U. S. S. California W. A. Hauck Garrett Indiana Massillon Cleveland Oberlin Amherst

Dorcas Class Meets at 304 East Broad Street

Mrs Emma Kuchenrither and Mrs Stanley Crandall hosted the Dorcas class of the Church of Christ with 24 attendees. Members shared Thanksgiving quotations and dime growth stories, a memorial library committee was formed, and a refreshment hour followed group singing. Next meeting will be December 23 at Mrs Pearle Wright’s home with ten cent gifts.

Emma Kuchenrither Stanley Crandall East Broad Street Dorcas Church of Christ John Law Thomas Higham W. Hill M. Salen R. Gwin L. Kaiser Ralph Cole Doris Monroe Pat Baird Harry Wells C. F. Gleason Gwin Kaiser L. Johnson Pearle Wright Denison Avenue

O E S Sponsors Dance At Masonic Lodge

O E S hosted a dance with Charles Garford as general chairman at the Masonic Lodge room last night. Etley Reser and Herbert Young served on the committee with other members assisting. Tom and Jerry Orchestra provided music while Don Merthe's students performed stringed and vocal numbers. The Y's Guys followed with orchestra tunes as punch and wafers were served to Eastern Star members their husbands and Masons and their wives.

Charles Garford Order of Eastern Star Masonic Lodge Etley Reser Herbert Young Tom and Jerry Don Merthe Nevelts Orchestra

Benefit Card Party On Taurodas Afternoon

The Amercan Home and Crud Welfare Department of the Elyita Womans Club will sponsor a benefit card penny at the club today afternoon at 130. Mrs H W Tiboeis is chairman of the committee in charge. The committee includes Mrs TO Wo Wallis, Mrs I D Faxon, Mrs KiOoEL Meen, Mrs Mas D WL. AirLeod, Mrs D Biggs, Mrs F J Greensch, Mrs George Thompson, Mrs W H Kopf, Mrs A M Boser, Mrs FS Aust, Mrs E C Keses, Mrs Ruich ard Thayer, Mrs Alex Schilieman, Mrs W F Bell, Mrs R D Oldfeld, Mrs Wilbur Clerk, and Mrs H E Alnchell.

Taurodas Amercan Elyita Womans Club H. W. Tiboeis Wo Wallis I. D. Faxon Kiooel Meenles AirLeod D Biggs F. J Greensch George Thompson W. H Kopf A M Boser FS Aust E C Keses Ruichard Thayer Alex Schilieman W. F. Bell R. D. Oldfeld Wilbur Clerk H. E Alnchell

Grace Ladies Aid Society Meeting Delivers Talk and Plans

Twenty members attended the Grace Ladies Aid Society meeting in the parish hall. Robert Bannon opened with a talk on life at Concordia College, Fort Wayne. They planned a December 22 Christmas party at the church and spent the afternoon quilting sewing and making scrapbooks for hospital children. Mrs Bannon and Mrs Castle hosted. The next meeting will be a business session at the church on December 9.

Grace Ladies Aid Society Robert Bannon Concordia College Fort Wayne Bannon Castle

Calendar of club events and meetings

Mrs George Brownell hosts guests at Mrs Selman's Ohio Street home at 1 30 PM. Business and Professional Women dine at 6 30 PM at Women's Club. Tally Ho meets with Mrs Elmer Bainbridge on West River Street. Debs meet at 7 PM at W C A. Mrs E J Howenstine speaks after the business session. Daughters of Sahara meet in V F W hall. S O S meets with Marian Myers. Merry Mixups visit Val O Brien on Cambridge Street. Avalon Club meets. Townsend Club No 2 holds a supper in British Empire hall. King Solomon Lodge officers elected and football movies shown. Captain P D Reefy Circle Ladies of G A R meet at Woodman Hall. Knights of Columbus meet. Elyria Assembly Rainbow for Girls meets. Townsend Club No 1 meets at 7 30 PM in club rooms. Business Women's Bible class with Mrs Curtis Fifth Street at 7 30 PM.

Colonial Club George Brownell Selman Ohio Street Woman’s Club Tally Ho Elmer Bainbridge West River Street Debs W. C E. J. Howenstine Daughters of Sahara V. F W. Hall Marian Myers Merry Val O Brien Cambridge Street Avalon Club Townsend Club No. 2 British Empire Hall King Solomon Lodge P. D. Reefy Woodman Hall Knights of Columbus Elyria Assembly Rainbow Townsend Club No. 1 Business Womens Bible Class Mrs. Curtis Fifth Street

League of Women Voters launches national expansion drive

Marguerite M Wells, president, announces a nationwide campaign to boost democracy and civic involvement. George Gellhorn named national campaign chair to promote peace-time patriotism, voter education, and active citizen participation through town meetings, media, and timely communications to representatives.

Marguerite M. Wells National League of Women Voters Americas United States League of Women Voters League George Gellhorn St. Louis Missouri New League Mrs. Gellhorn Crfisen New York H R Kunkle Elvira League National League

Townsend Club No 2 Party Tonight at British Empire Club

Townsend Club No 2 announces a party this evening at the British Empire Club hall. Members are invited to attend for socializing and refreshments, with plans for a convivial gathering and music.

Abundant Life topic for Elyria Men’s Bible Class

Elyria's Men's Bible Class, led by teacher L B Hindman, meets Sunday at 9 30 am in the U M C with Bill Ryan as singer. A supper is planned for Thursday evening December first at the Wigfed home 110 Bellefield Avenue. Supper begins at 6 30 pm in the basement.

Elyria Men’s L. B. Hindman Bill Ryan Claude Wigfed Bellefield Avenue

Fortnightly Luncheon Reviews Maritime Life Book

Mrs Patrick reviewed Stefan Zweig's Conquerors of the Seas detailing Magellan's life for Fortnightly members hosted yesterday by Mrs Selman in Ohio Street. Mrs Stevens offered humorous readings from Harold Nicolson's Small Talk. Mrs C H Cushing to host December 8 at Fifth Street home.

C. M. Braman L. Selman Ohio Street Stefan Zweig A. L. Patrick Magellan George Stevens Harold Nicolson C. H. Cushing Fifth Street

Daughters of America Initiate Four Candidates in Wurst Hall

Four candidates were initiated by the Daughters of America at their meeting in Wurst hall with guests from Berea. After the session refreshments were served by a committee led by Lottie Marsh. A dance at Carlisle Grange hall this evening is sponsored by the Daughters of America and Junior O U A M. The next regular meeting is Friday, December ninth, followed by a card party after the business session.

Daughters of America Wurst Hall Berea Lottie Marsh Carlisle Grange Hall

King Solomon Lodge No 56 to Elect Officers This Monday

The annual election of officers is set at the King Solomon Lodge No 56 F and A M meeting on Monday evening. After the business session, entertainment includes football movies and a lunch for attendees.

King Solomon Lodge No. 56 F

Hospital Admissions List With Various Named Residents

A mixed list of hospital admissions includes Mrs Leslie King of 603 Cambridge avenue Marilyn What comb of 235 Ene street Delores Lede deo Avon Ward Proesencl Lake wood John Kubuske Geofton Mrs Charles Starg No 10 Smith Court Meg Tony Olenek 154 Woodford Robert Vestel TE 414 Nova street Racerd Comstock 416 Kerave nuot Airs Philip Keleer Lere 4 D charges Mrs Watte Polcomb baby bev Onerivar Acton Sel Jiase by Hotels Jehu Catsie Wele maton Wailbary Striehk 248 Colin bus streets Helem Mishadski fod Fifteenth street.

Leslie King Cambridge Avenue Marilyn Whatcomb Ene Street Delores Lededeo Avon Ward Jehu Catsie Welematon Wailbary Striehk Colinbus Streets Helem Mishadski

Licenses Granted to Four Applicants in Mixed Jurisdictions

Four individuals received licenses in varied locales. Jack Teaman, 2, Lorain. Mildred Leatherman, 18, Lorain. Moorad Bedrosian, 47, Hopeville Virginia. and Aghavinie J Chatoian, 47, Ober.

Jack Teaman Lorain Mildred Leatherman Moorad Bedrosian Hopeville Virginia Aghavinie J. Chatoian

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coney Dorothy Funk Mable Little Women’s Relief Corps Women’s Relief Corps No. 108 M. Blanche Shock Gerald van Ehricke Robert W. Vandermark Fred Koepp Edward Schwert Horace Smith Edbricke Spencer Wallace Forbes Ruth Cook Grafton North Eaton North Robinson LaGrange Forbes West Aeviue Sears Roebuck and Co Bridge Club Parent-Teacher Association News Allen Edison Franklin Griswold Road Charlotte Anderson Kings H. A. Burandt G. J. Burandt Laundon Street Fukin Fe Brquice Featerns Fac Woman’s Club Dept By Mak Carpenter’s Beauty Shop Phillips’ Drag Store O.E.S U. S Canada E. C. Barclay Grant St Billy Tilton Wurst Broad Street Lincoln Theatre League of Women :Voters Activities British Empire Club Mrs. Patrick Frank Barber and Beauty Shop Broad St the Peerless Laundry and Dry Cleaning CO Second Street
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