Elyria Sisterhood Reception Honors Mrs Lesnick Farewell
Elyria Sisterhood members complimented Mrs. David Lesnick at a luncheon yesterday at the Graystone Hotel. After twenty years with the group she and Mr. Lesnick planned to move to Hartford Connecticut. Mrs. Maurice Hyman gave a farewell speech and presented a silver tray, with cards and social games to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TMETY
Elyria Sisterhood
David Lesnick
Graystone
Lesnick
Sisterhood
Mr. Lesnick
Hartford
Connecticut
Sixty Attend Dinner Meeting of Business and Professional Women
The Elyria Business and Professional Women's Club hosted its December dinner at the Elyria Woman's Club with sixty attendees. Miss Harriett Hubbard led hostesses, Miss Catherine Hopwood performed, and new members Genna Boote and Florence Reibolt were welcomed. The evening featured a talk by Mrs. Helen Smithson on perfumes and cosmetics, a gift exchange, and notes on future events including a Glee Club setup and a December 13 meeting at First Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Business and Professional Women’s Club
Elyria Woman's Club
Harriett Hubbard
Catherine Hopwood
Ernest Charlies
Mitchell
Minnie Chapman
Gerald Nau
Huldreth Hecock
Genna Boote
Florence Reibolt
Emma Gleason
Glee Club
Elyria Block
Marjorie Rossiter
Nellie Davis
First Congregational Church
Ruth Gates
Brooklyn
Helen Smithson
Cleveland
Allenn PTA Board Plans Thursday Meeting With Mayor
The executive board met with Mrs. H. G. Stevick to discuss the regular meeting this Thursday at 7 30 PM in Olive Street venue. Mayor J Q Petro will speak and a social time followed with a salad course for ten guests. A gift exchange closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allenn Parent-Teacher Association
H. G. Stevick
Olive Street
J. Q. Petro
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Brief
Admissions include Sylvanus Phinney of Dover Center, Mrs. Joseph Meyers of Avon, Myron Gembka of 428 East River Street, Phyllis Indicott of 123 Longford, Dorothy Gibson of 107 Grant Street, Dorothy Wrice of Lorain, and Mrs. Edward Erb of 124 Charles Court. Discharges list Mrs. Carl Gott and a baby boy in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus Phinney
Dover Center
Joseph Meyers
Avon
Myron Gembka
East River Street
Phyllis Indicott
Longford
Dorothy Gibson
Grant Street
Dorothy Wrice
Lorain
Edward Erb
Charles Court
Carl Gott
Wellington
Elyria Groups Plan Holiday Events for the Blind and Club Members
The Elyria Service League welcomed new members Mrs. George Calvert and Mrs. Arthur W. Robishaw at a meeting at Mrs. Robert Crehore’s home. They planned a Christmas party for the sightless at the Center on Second Street and a Christmas sale of articles made by local blind residents. A booth will also be at the Exchange Club hobby show on December 19. The League praised local civic groups for support and scheduled a lunch on December 19 followed by the Center party. Separately, Catholic Study Club No. 4 hosted by Mrs. Leona Boone and Mrs. Alice Gallagher held a gift exchange and heard a review of Isabelle Clarke’s In An Alpine Valley. A Christmas party at Mary Seward’s on December 12 was arranged. Debs at the YWCA held a brief business meeting appointing a program committee for upcoming weeks with talks planned on successive Monday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Thomas
Jefferson Junior Friendship Club
Geraldine Shapiro
Jacqueline Jones
Jessie Meldrum
Ruth Snyder
Jean Randles
George Calvert
Arthur W. Robishaw
Elyria Service League
Robert Crehore
Ohio Street
Second Street
Leonard Tufford
Exchange Club
Woman's Club
League
Center
Leona Boone
Alice Gallagher
Catholic Study Club No. 4
Norman Kaiser
Isabelle C. Clarke
Alpine
Alps
Agatha Royde
Evelyn
Marge Hogan
Mary Seward
Fourth Street
Miss Seward
Tally Ho Club Bridges Night At Mrs Bainbridge Home
Tally Ho Club members played bridge with Mrs Elmer Bainbridge hosting on West River street. Mrs A C Roush and Mrs Edward Parramore earned the two top scores, while Mrs Kenneth Johnson received consolation. Secret sisters were revealed and new ones chosen for the coming year. After a refreshment course served at small tables, the gathering adjourned to reconvene December fifth at Mrs Johnsons Ninth street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tally Ho Club
Elmer Bainbridge
West River Street
A. C. Roush
Edward Parramore
Kenneth Johnson
Johnson
Ninth Street
Junior Friendship Club Serves Spaghetti Supper
About fifty girls gathered at the Y W C A gymnasium for a spaghetti supper hosted by the Junior Friendship Club. After eating they played games and enjoyed music with Janet Notley entertaining the group with a rendition of the Ave Maria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Friendship Club
Janet Notley
Cleveland Editor To Address Ohio State Alumni
Ohio State University alumni prepare for Ohio State Day on December 2 with a dinner and dance at 6:30 PM in Elyria American Legion Home. Reservations due by Thursday morning. A. H. West invited to contact for attendance. After dinner, Philip Porter, Class of 1922 and news editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, will speak on alumni interests followed by singing and a dance with Jack Flynn's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oho State University
American Legion
Elyria
Ohio State University
A. H. West
Philip Porter
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jack Flynn
Townsend Club No 2 Maps New Membership Drive
Townsend Club No 2 outlined plans to raise membership to 250 before the January club election at the British Empire Club hall. Mrs. Mary Stockmaster to lead the women’s team and Robert Chesler captains the men. A birthday ball for Dr Townsend is set for January 12 with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club No
Mary Stockmaster
Robert Chesler
Townsend
Cr. Kiefer
Jeffrey
Civen
Public Hall
Cleveland
Jacob Young
Iola Phillips
Bull Jaycux
Merry Mix-ups Club Holds Christmas Party Planning
Monday evening the Merry Mix-ups met with Mrs. Val O'Brien acting as banker. Dorothy Nicholl won the high bingo score with Mrs. G Burke second. Marian Carr was consoled. Guests included Mrs. Burke of Harrison street. The group planned a December 12 dinner party at Benson's on Second with gift exchange and bingo. Regular meetings resume January 9 with Mrs. Jessie Bauer as entertainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val O'Brien
Harrison Street
Benson's
Jessie Bauer
Thanksgiving Dinner Moves Ahead for G A R Circle in Woodman Hall
Members of Captain P. D. Reefy Circle Ladies of G A R gathered at Woodman Hall for a Thanksgiving dinner before the regular meeting. Bingo followed with prizes after each game. Plans were set to attend a December six Cleveland meeting with a Past Presidents Club banquet honoring department officers. The next regular meeting is December twelve with officer elections. At the Christmas party, Secret Sisters names will be revealed during gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Reefy
Woodman Hall
Cleveland
Presidents Club
Upper Room Bible Class Dinner at First Congregational
The Upper Room Bible class of First Congregational Church holds its monthly tureen dinner on Wednesday November 30 at 6 30 pm. Mr and Mrs Herbert Miller chair the dinner committee. Pupils of Mrs Cassandra Brothers will present the program from the YWCA Expression and Dramatics class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Herbert Miller
Cassandra Brothers
Colonial Club entertains members and guest at Ohio street home
Mrs. George Brownell hosted a Monday Colonial Club gathering at Mrs. L. Selman’s Ohio Street home. After dessert, four tables of five hundred were in play. The next meeting is set for Monday December 12 with Mrs. H. G. Hoover as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brownell
Monday Colonial Club
L. Selman
Ohio Street
H. G. Hoover
Elyria Rainbow Girls Meet With Mother Advisor Present
The Elyria Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls held a routine session in the I. O. O. F. Hall. Mother Advisor Mrs. Robert Hand attended for the first time since illness. Plans included a dance and several committee appointments. The group meets again December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Local Personal News Highlights Many Visits and Returns
Mrs J H Hurst returns home from Askren to 26 Harvard Ave while Mrs C S Johnson comes back from Cleveland. Guests include Phillip Myers of Wade Park Maor, Mrs Charles Castle of Jackson Tenn, and others. A daughter is born to Everett Vincent at Elyria Memorial Hospital on November 28. Several families host weekend visitors and travel for holidays, with funeral attendance for Donald Robertson in Arlington Cemetery.
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J. H. Hurst
Askren
Harvard Avenue
C. S. Johnson
Cleveland
Phillip A. Myers
Wade Park Maor
Charles Castle
Jackson
Tennessee
Cran- Gall
Barcourt
Dana Moeris
Ais
Charles Wise
Biske Street
C. R. Barton
H B Rbertson
D. W. Robertson
Peggy Houser
Grace Bruce
Archie McDowell
Washington, D. C
Donald Robertson
Arlington Cemetery
Robertson
Pety Offcer
San Pedro
California
H. W. Pond
Helen
Pond
Boston
Portland
Maine
L. W. Beaumont
Hamilton Street
William Beaumont
DeKalb
Illinois
Glen Beaumont
Cuyahoga Falls
Eva Beaumont
Columbia Station
J. E. Hint
Akron
Yellowstone Park
Robert F. Wallace
Girard
Ohio
L. A. Obitts
Anthony Sheema
Jane
Marvy
Nancy
Joseph Sheema
Woodford Avenue
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Everett Vincent
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Vincent
Eighth Street
J. C. Conrad
Park Avenue
Mary Seekins
Oberlin Road
P. G. Miller
West Ridge
Conrad
W. H. Kirby
West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles
Democratic Women to Meet in Ely Ria Club Program
Democratic Women's club of Ely ria will meet at the Women's Club on Fourth street at eight o'clock Thursday evening. A change and a musical program are planned. Mrs. Ruth Resar is general chair man of the program. A short business session will follow with the nominating committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Women's Club of
Elyria
Fourth Street
Ruth Resar
Club Meetings Postponed To December Ninth
The Round Table Club meeting scheduled for this week Friday has been postponed to December ninth when Mr and Mrs Frank Wilford of Seventh Street will entertain. The Helping Hand society meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Nettie Lump 413 Kenyon. The bingo party for the Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary at J H Howletts Cascade Street is postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Table Club
Frank Wilford
Seventh Street
Helping Hand Society
Nettie Lump
Kenyon Avenue
Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary
J. H. Howlett
Cascade Street
Holiday Plans Discussed by Daughters of Sahara
Daughters of Sahara met in the VFW hall last evening with good attendance. They planned a Christmas party where secret sisters will be revealed. No December meeting. Next regular meeting set for January 23 followed by a card party and banco open to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Sahara
V. F. W. Hall
Senior Friendship Club Hosts Wednesday Question Bee
The Senior Friendship Club meets Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the YWCA gym for a musical question bee. Committee members planning the program include Jean Crisp Joan Norsworthy Marian Holmes Bernice Nichols and Shirley Hull. A short business meeting precedes the event.
Play Day and Luncheon For Girl Reserves This Saturday
The Girl Reserves plan a Play Day from 10 to 12 with practice for the recognition service set for Sunday at 3 PM in the YWCA gym. Also noted are two visitors, C. H. Secord of Canada and M. K. Vyvyan of England, arriving in India to study the Karakoram peaks near the Hishpur Glacier in Kashmir. American imports into the Philippines for the first five months total $38,248,000, up 78 percent from 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interclub Council
C. H. Secord
Canada
M. K. Vyvyan
England
India
Karakoram Range
Hishpur Glacier
Kashmir
Philippines
Turkey Supper at E Carlisle School December 1
A turkey supper is planned for Thursday December 1 at 5 30 PM at E Carlisle School located at 50e and 35e. Proceeds support school activities. Tickets available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Carlisle
George Thompson Elected President of King Solomon Lodge
The annual lodge meeting at Masonic Temple in Ma sonic elected George Thompson as Worshipful Master with Theodore Struck as Senior Warden Ray Ross as Junior Warden H Nye as Treasurer L Huffman as Secretary John Shaw as Senior Deacon Earl Lautenschleger as Junior Deacon M Reynolds as Tyler and Herbert Young to a three year trustee term The retiring master led a movie presentation of Elyria High games and the next meeting is scheduled for December twelfth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Solomon Lodge
Masonic Temple
George Thompson
Theodore F. Struck
Ray R. Ross
H. H. Nye
L. D. Huffman
John F. Shaw
Earl Lautenschleger
Tyler
M. L. Reynolds
W. M
Herbert H. Young
Dick Barnhart
Elyria High
Youth Council Plans Christmas Party at LaGrange Hall
Luruin County Cooperative Youth Council members and guests will attend a Christmas party on December 26 at LaGrange Town Hall. Music and refreshment committees will be chosen at the next cabinet meeting. Floyd Buswell of Wellington spoke on cooperative insurance and accident prevention. The council invited Ashland County Youth Council to meet in Ashland Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luruin
Ashland County
Ashland
B.sime
Topics For Sermons At Full Gospel Tabernacle
Evangelist Irvin E. Ade will speak on Laying Aside Every Weight and the Sin Which Doth so Easily Beset Us on Tuesday evening at the Full Gospel Tabernacle. The Hebrews passage is cited to urge runners to discard hindrances in the Christian race. Friday’s topic is The Power of Intercessory Prayer with a note on Prayer as a world moving force. A children’s meeting is set for Friday at 6 pm, with special musical numbers each service. services are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Ourday
Irvin E. Ade Wal
John Weselyn
P T A Council to Meet January 18 in South Amherst
Plans for the Lorain County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations Winter meeting in South Amherst on January 18 will be discussed by the county council executive committee at the Board of Education office Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
George Perkins Post To Meet Tonight
George Perkins Post No 347 American Legion will meet at 8 PM tonight at Henry Pierces home 1736 Middle Avenue to discuss Christmas plans and hold a general business session. Veterans are invited according to commander Henry Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perkins
American Legion
Henry Pierce
Middle Avenue
Oberlin and Vermilion Thanksgiving Dinner Guests
Thanksgiving Day social notes show Oberlin residents Dorothy Hutchinson and Ralph Justin attending a Cleveland show. Oberlin couples Mr and Mrs Frank Krueger senior and junior with Shirley Ann hosted by E Biener in Vermilion on the Lake. Glenn Norton visited his Wellington-based son and family, while Sugar Ridge residents Mr and Mrs Frank Keuchenrith and family were guests of Mr and Mrs D J Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hutchinson
Ralph Justin
Cleveland
Frank Krueger
Frank Krueger Jr
Shirley Ann
Here
Harry Murphey
Russell Krueger
Oberlin
E. Biener
Vermilion on-the-Lake
Glenn Norton
Wellington
Frank Keuchenrither
Sugar Ridge
D. J. Campbell
Rails Made in Europe for Brazil's New Railway
European mills will supply rails for Brazil's forthcoming rail line project. The plan includes sourcing steel components from Europe to support construction near major Brazilian regions. Authorities confirm expected delivery timelines and safety standards compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Brazil
Hollywood Beauty Standings and Industry Quirks
Jimmie Fidler recalls a lively Hollywood chatter row on beauty types with stars like Madeleine Carroll Kay Francis Myrna Loy and Joan Crawford named for distinct charms. He notes varied tastes and jokes about industry habits and salaries, then reports an Indian rebellion in Utah involving Navajos.
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Hollywood
Madeleine Carroll
Kay Francis
Myrna Loy
Charlene Dietrich
Joan Crawford
Nourman Shearer
Hedy Lamarr
Sonja Heme
Deanna Durbin
Maureen O Sullivan
Ann Sheridan
Merie Oberon
Atis Lst
Dance Tonight at British Empire Hall in Elyria
Elyria hosts a dance titled Dance Tonight sponsored by the Elyria Rockettes with music by World’s Fair Artisans. Patron sponsors include Mayor Jos. Q. Petro Carl L. Taylor Otto K. Mischka Dr. Arthur W. Robishaw Dr. C. L. Vessey Dr. Bert Brosky Dr. Wm. J. Morarity Dr. Haag Dr. C. J. Miller Bell Clothing Co Heldmeyer Hardware R. W. McWilliams Farmers Service Station J. L. Schroeder and Dr. T. C. Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Q. Petro
Carl L. Taylor
Otto K. Mischka
Arthur W. Robishaw
C. L. Vessey
Bert Brosky
Wm. J. Morarity
Dr. Haag
C. J. Miller
Bell Clothing Co
Heldmeyer Hardware
R. W. McWilliams
Farmers Service Station
J. L. Schroeder
T. C. Pennington
Union Pacific Workers Decline Social Security Ties
Union Pacific employees show willingness to collect paychecks from cinemas yet refuse involvement with the Great White Father’s Social Security program. An auditor faced language barriers and redirected the case through regional Social Security managers. The stance reflects a broader tension between workers and federal programs amid 1938 discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
Social Security Board
Utah
Braves
Oberlin Road Route 20 work continues through night hours
The Oberlin area reports rapid progress on the new Route 20 section with lights installed in spots and night work ongoing. Ohio Fuel Gas plans a deep well drill on the P. H. Campbell farm as part of the project. Thanksgiving activities fill local homes with relatives visiting from nearby towns and celebrations across Oberlin and Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Road
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
P. H. Campbell
Lloyd Ashby
Staunton
Virginia
Walter Balcomb
Memorial Hospital
Arthur Younglas
Dorotha Hutchinson
George Waller
Elyria
Charles Hutchinson
John Edmonds
Martha Charlton
Hudson
Mary Charlton
Eaton
Frank Parker
Oberlin
Krueger
Bertha Eakin
Upper Sandusky
William Croft
White Cottage
Miss Nel! McRoberts
Henry Edmonds
Wallance Smyth and Sons
Murses
Clara and
Marian Beacon Atl
Obe Orlin
Metta Dpierd
Russel Kern
Gar McRoberts
Arthur McRoberts
Pittsfield
Cassie Hale
Guibert Hale
Abrs. G. Watts
Wellington
Niel Hale
Barbara
Akron
Jack Reublin
John Hughs
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Mable Little
Allen
Allen Bernard
Tally Ho
Murbach
Entertain Colonial Club
Herbert Krébs
Avon, Butcher
Rose Bahn
Jushion Ff
Iee
Don
H. G. Wilford
H. K. Kendeigh
Caroline
Donald
Dem
Sigma Gamma
Denison Avenue
AH Catholic
St. Mary's Parish
Souta
Legion Auniliary
Excelsior Club
Sure Vance Shaw
Chase Street
James Riddle
Telegraph Road
Orae Sempre
Ales Frann Smith
West Street
Cluo
Clarence Brown
West Avenue
Gaiets
Kathryn Schruecer
East Broad Street
Frans St
Harmon Lodge
K-Lo
Mary Robson
Fifth Street
Elizabeth Avery
Fairlawn Avenue
el Porito
Harvey Hulm
Church of Christ
Young Women's League
Jolly Eight
Agnes Beresnak
Laura Dellefield
Cleveland Street
Elyria Lodge
Elyria Council Jr. O. UL AL Mz
Wurst
Pru
Meat Cor
Phillips’ Drug Store
Youth Council
P.T. A. Council
Jimmie Fidler
Betty Grable
Norma Shearer
Maxie Rosenbloom
Edsward Arneld
Irene Dunne
Bod Burns
Tiantuul
Usawood Hubby - Horsenan
Norman Foster
Marsha Hoye
Dee Brown
Wallase Beery
Andy Devine
Loeok
Lucile Ball
Juan Bennett
Helen Westley
Anita Louise
Edgar Bergen
Bet Jim Cagney
Jack
Edna May Olver
Mother Hubbard
Esther Ralston
Doug Corrigan
Billy Becker
Billy
British Empire Hall
Elyria Rockettes
World’s Fair
Billy Tilton
Broad Street
Lincoln Theatre
Metro
Jack Haley
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Jgoodrich
Vestal
Middle Ave
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