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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1924
Page
6
Multiple church and civic group gatherings held around Elyria with meetings scheduled at McKinley School First Congregational Church and other venues. Speakers include RC Blanton at 3 30 p m and various boards and clubs convene, including Royal Neighbors rally and Concordia Club party with prizes and luncheon.
Mrs J D Kaiser hosts St ar s Sewing Circle at 1274 East Ave next Thursday. The Women s Civic Club holds first meeting Oct 3 at 2 30 pm in Gates room of Congregational church with Art and Music Department as hostesses. Girl Reserve club met at YWCA gym with about thirty members. Mrs W C McClelas and Mrs Johnson attended Girls Work Committee. Miss Henry to advise. Miss Elsie Seymour welcomed. Ellen Cox presided. program included Blue Trio items, Deanticut i non candle cen ony, singing Follow the Gleam, and games.
Arsarence wagers of Sugar Ridge Road hosted a gathering for Alpha Class members at a delightful party honoring Miss Elizabeth Morgan whose future plans will unfold soon. A charming shower for the bride was held with gifts and many guests enjoyed dainty refreshments late.
A nightlong shower at Miss Ella Revsng e 1 im Jonor of Miss Ethel Good year marked arrangements for her upcoming marriage to Edward Schoenherr of this city. Hostesses Miss Grace Prince, Miss Hazel Wacker and Miss Tila Heliiger led music and games while guests including Mrs. Lee Terrell, Mrs. Ruth Ehrke, Mrs G R Goodyear LaPorte, Florence Fullmer, Miss Rhea Bering and Miss Alyce Huksif Grafton attended. The honored guest received many gifts and refreshments were served late.
A small community note describes a wedding anniversary celebration planned for March 4. It mentions gifts including five ten dollar pieces and gold pieces received from Mr. and Mrs. Woo. The text references a Tampa Florida location and names Mr. and Mrs. Poster of Avenue with garbled context.
The LaPort e Methodist Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs Walter Duriam’s home with a large attendance. Mrs Birgham and Mrs L Bun hosted, and Mac Robsen Jr followed a program on Japan. A piano sale by Mrs Roy Robson closed the afternoon with refreshments served to members.
Prof. Herman A. Leedy, formerly of Boston Conservatory, now at Sherry, directs music at the Church of Christ. His work boosts attendance and leads the state Sunday School Convention in Zanes next week. He also teaches courses on music history and its school applications. Rally Day marks new classes and welcomes members as the orchestra grows to sixteen players. An evening recognition service features a church school program with hymns, anthems, scripture, and a sermon on public education’s religious element.
Rev Edwin Kirby announces a monthly series of Sunday evening sermons in London with the theme Twice-born Men of Veer London. Topics include The Twice-Born Prize on Oct 12 The Black Sheep of the Faith on Oct 19 The Depraved Soldier on Oct 26 The Lowest of the Low. Mr Frederick L Brown, Welsh Eistedd fod prize winner, will sing the first prize solo along with other special music.
The G Club met at Miss Jeanette Terry's home for the business session. Miss Terry was elected president with Burkette vice president and Krug McRob treasurer. Music and dancing followed with refreshments served. The next meeting is planned for Tuesday November 18 at an announced location.
The East Side Guild of St Andrew's Episcopal church met yesterday afternoon with fifteen members present. After a brief business meeting they spent time sorting items for the annual December bazaar. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs L R Taylor. The guild will be entertained at Mrs Walter Dyke's home on East River Street. C R Bennett was called to Kewaunee Illinois due to his father's serious illness.
Marriage licenses list Norman F. Melville and Lenora Melville of Elyria and Georgia Wenig with Eva Sands in Woodstock and Lorain, plus Harry Diedrick with Helen Chervenka in Elyria. Hospital notes show admissions for Fred Griffis, Mrs Grace Hurlbut, Mrs Walter Overton, Perry Clapp, Mrs William Davidson, with discharges incl Anthony Golinski and Alice Keyser.
Mrs. B. F. Hackett of Norwalk is the weekend guest of her daughter Mrs. C. F. Tremaine of Last Broadstreet. Mr. and Mrs. Welter Peters of Cleveland, Howard Peters and Elmer Peters of Elshna, left for Arlington, Ta. this morning.
Various residents of this city host and visit family and friends across nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. D E Smetzer, the Foltzs, the Cohens, Gus Brems, and the Bagnells. Births, illnesses, and travel, along with a football officiating stint by W L Vaughn, are noted in these society notices.
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