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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1938
Page
11
Local notices list numerous families visiting relatives across Cleveland, Erie, Columbus, and Chicago with weekend and holiday plans. Highlights include Thanksgiving observances in Canada, hospital births, and attendance at football games between Ohio State and USC in Columbus.
Masons and officers hosted Hazel Brodbeck as she was escorted to the East and given a corsage. Guests included Deputy Grand Matron Mae Dramsky and Lorain’s Arthur Moes. A Rainbow Girls meeting followed with music by John Hoffman and others, refreshments served, and notices for the Avenue Club gathering on October 14. Next meeting October 21 will include initiation.
Mrs Trill acts as hostess for Theresa's Society play ext at Mrs John ral on Wet River street. Anny Rebwk won a prize tie after luncheon. Mrs Rebul invited members to her Niovidale street home Thursday evening October twentieth.
Betty Lindway and George Kostas were married at St Agnes Church in a morning ceremony officiated by Reverend Father Leo Bris at eight o'clock. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Stephen Lindway, wore a white satin gown with pearl headpiece and gardenia bouquet. Helen Lindway was maid of honor. Stanley Bayhel served as best man. They planned a short motor trip and will reside in Lorain. Kostas is employed at National Tube Co.
A towel shower for Bride-Elect Josephine Whitmore, guest of honor, was hosted by Miss Betty Ler at her home 222 East Street on Wednesday evening. Attending were Miss Sophia Given, Betty Bishop, Miss Evelyn m, Miss Audrey Foster, and Betty Wood, along with the guest list. The party featured bingo with prizes won by Miss Given and Miss ias, plus a decorative centerpiece of asters and snapdragons surrounding a salad course.
Miss Malterer, bride elect of Wal lyk, was feted at Woodman hall after a Royal ors meeting. Sixty nine members and guests offered compliments, Harry Heinz of Detroit and other out of town guests attended. A three tier wedding cake topped the table as pinochle and bingo games were played. Gifts included a mug and other items as the party was arranged by Mrs. Coen, Mrs. Emma Scheune, and Mrs. Lou Bauer.
Audrey Squire hosted a gathering at 1332 Lake to honor Miss Lautenschleger who will wed Charles Hupp in October. Guests including Maude Mar, Woodcock, Mrs. Po, Pauline Geigey, and Dor Harper enjoyed games, gifts, and a cake cutting as fall flowers adorned the event.
Neighbors of America announce a rummage sale for Halloween with proceeds supporting hall activities. The event will be held at Woodman Hall next week on Tuesday October 18 at Zella 1209 East Avenue with Agnes Halvas confirming. Sisters’ meeting planned for October.
Personal interest books reviewed at Four O Clock club opening. Mrs Rodney Rockwood discussed Marlowe’s life and plays, with editor John Bakeless noted for eighteen years of research. Miss Claire Williams presented Havighurst’s wilderness saga about Norwegians, logging, and timber barons along the Mississippi. Oct twenty first luncheon planned by Mrs Wi Thomas.
The Political Science Department of the Elyria Woman's Club met for its first session of the season with the same officers returning. Officers include Mrs. BR Holcombe president and Mrs. R W Cobb vice president. A report on the last meeting and two summer picnics was given. A card party and a Hallowe en party for members and guests are planned for late October.
Attendance at the first meeting of the new social season delighted the British Empire club committee. Prizes were awarded in whist to Mrs. Donald Sparks and Isadore Babich and in banco to Mrs. McArren and Melvin Laurie. A luncheon followed, with dancing to Veda Penfound and Elsie Gibbons. The club plans its Halloween dance on October 21 with tickets on sale.
Thirty members of the Maran tha Class attended last evening’s supper in the First Baptist church parlors. Fall flowers adorned tables. Mrs. Ethel Wilcox led a Bible study on faith while Mrs. F A Yost sang Lord Let Me Live Today and Miss Julia Jackson accompanied. Miss Marie Stoesz of Brooklyn spoke on Armenia and Turkey and on missionary work by Mrs Peters. She showed handmade lov ely faces and plans to speak again Sunday morning during Sunday school.
The Juniorettes of the Legion Auxiliary hosted an open house at the American Legion Home with about fifty attendees. Officers and guests were praised for the well organized meeting and program presented by the twelve and under group, including songs, stories, dances, and a corsage presentation to district and unit presidents.
Cardinal Troop of Girl Scouts hosted a birthday party for leader Mrs. Dewey Hull at the Elston home on Griswold Road. The event featured games, prizes of Girl Scout accessories, a gift of brass fire tools for Hull, a personal gift for assistant leader Mrs. Edward Fell, refreshments, a long decorative table, a birthday cake, and dancing and singing as 26 girls attended in festive frocks.
The Alpha Omega sorority held a meeting at Vivian Martins home last evening to finalize plans for a Halloween party on October 27 at Ruth Meinkes house. Marian Anderson and Joyce Shaddox won prizes for humorous poems and Love Thy Neighbor. A dainty luncheon followed the entertainment. attendees included Dorothy Barnell Marian Anderson Marguerite Kufner Virginia Steigerwald Joyce Maddox Ruth Meinke and Vivian Martin. The next meeting will be on October 27.
Twelve guests dressed in colonial costume gathered at Nancy Halter's Denison Avenue home to celebrate her twelfth birthday. Dorothy Faye Smith won best costume while Molly Hudnutt took first in hearts and Charlaine Bauer earned consolation. Favors featured china colonial ladies holding baskets with munis during luncheon.
Mrs Margaret Botamer, retiring Monday as head of the Lorain Dames of Malta, entertained twenty officers at her High street home with bridge pinochle and bingo. A two course luncheon and potted plants accompanied prizes for winners. Installation of new officers will be Monday evening in Lorain.
Mrs Lorena Handey entertained eleven Triad Club members at her West Broad street apartment yesterday for a Tulip Luncheon at 12 30. Prize winner was Mrs Mary Claycomb. Bingo yielded prizes for Mrs Nina Rhodes and Mrs Helen Kelly, with a special prize to Mrs Claycomb. Next meeting set at Mrs Jennie Lent’s home on East Avenue with Mrs Anna Barnes assisting on November fourth.
Admissions list includes Mrs Charles Beaver 640 East Broad Street Hazel Berg Cleveland Mrs Mary Wood 415 Woodland Ida Gottlieb 145 Garvin Avenue Keith Meyers 244 West River Street Mrs Norman Derek Valley City Mrs Jack Rossier 327 Columbia Avenue Billy Horvath Fairport Harbor Ohio Discharges list includes Mrs Andrew Schmitz Avon Mrs Edward Blasjer 359 Cornell Ast Blume Willard.
Mrs B S Kelly enjoyed a birthday gathering hosted by her children and grandchildren last evening. Extended family from Brownhelm Lorain and the city attended with baskets and gifts, sharing a warm celebration and presenting many lovely presents to the guest of honor.
The Mary-Martha Class of the Methodist church will hold a tureen dinner at 6 30 Tuesday evening. Attendees will gather for a social and community activity at the church hall.
Mrs Neuwirth, former Missionary Society president, received two books The Exile and The Quiet Corner as a token of appreciation. She spoke of her plans with the Tiffin church and the society, while Norma Huene led song and Mrs Knechtges presented reports from Bedford convention. An evening program and memorial library drive were announced, with hostesses named and a November meeting scheduled.
The piece notes Mrs Clare Greene hosted at Oxford Court, with Mrs Frank Spencer as reviewer. It discusses a historical novel tracing America through its towns and civics, mentioning a roll call, a favored cut, and a business session where an amendment and a guest meet were referenced for Tuesday, November first.
Local clubs and church groups schedule October events at various venues. Meetings include Daughters of Sahara at six, Milde Kooy with Glendate Court, Sunny Side Up speaker, Rainbow for Girls, Ladies of GA Ro, League of Women Voters, and Business Women electives. Dining and suppers noted. addresses include 400 West Hiver Street and Washington Avenue.
Mrs Matty hosted a seven member party at her Bontr reel home with guests playing ogres and pies served. Attendees included Mrs Vela Von Dens Mere Helen Ernst and Eueste, and refreshments were served at the close. Next meeting planned in mis weeks at the home of Mis Le Samiver in Ban At strech.
Mark birthday celebration for Mickey Collier son of Mr and Mrs JR Collier at 287 Harwin Street marked by a party with forty one guests. Games entertained the group afternoon and refreshments featured Halloween colors and themed appointments as the young host received many gifts.
Plans for Veterans Night were discussed at a meeting in 140 F hall. The Junior P.H.C presented data and showed their new Dutch costumes. They initiated two candidate duties and scheduled a Hale Towean party with masked attendees at the next meeting on Friday evening October 21.
Mrs Lena Klasek hosted a tureen luncheon Friday at her Byington Cox Fourteen Timbers home. Members shared a hearty meal and afternoon tea while chatting, with plans for upcoming visits to Wonster street and Amherst for meetings.
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