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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1928
Page
5
About fifty Wellington Grange members attended the Grange ball. Prizes were awarded for best costumes to Miss Maxine Bassett Miss Mary B Hyde and Miss Letitia Burnside. Readings by Dr W Gudman and Mr Arthur Mason. Lecturer Mrs Carl Webber prepared a question box. Halloween stunts followed with two suppers.
Announcement from Cleveland records Frances Cashman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Timothy Cashman of South Park boulevard Cleveland to William Nahum Gates son of Mrs George Stevens of Cleveland and the late William Nahum Gates of New York City Gates Harvard educated lawyer with Rushman Bisbee Stern lives at 50 East Fifty sixth Street New York City Cashman attends Laurel School Smith College Junior League of Cleveland Grasselli family connection noted.
About 25 Rotarians and wives enjoyed a hearty supper at the M. Es Ald par lors in New London on Monday evening. Ed Kelsey of Toledo gave an entertaining address and stories after the meal. The group celebrated with mottos and favors and Halloween decorations while Miss Mariam Wood and Miss Elizabeth McConnell returned from Toledo. Local gatherings include a New London Grange masquerade party with around sixty in costume.
Charles Witlert and Elaine Witlert testified they loved their father and the judge allowed the father access while the mother keeps the children. The ruling ordered the children to stay with their mother but ensure the father could see them. Dancing notices and political meeting details follow, including social events and a Socialist Labor Party speech at Wurst Hall.
Tonight many groups host Halloween activities at local venues. Women’s club party at Elsine Hotel. Friendship club and YWCA minstrels. Pythian Sisters in K of P hall. Emma Dean Anderson Circle at Presbyterian church. Bethel Shrine and National Anti-Saloon League events. Young People’s Discussion and Builder’s Class gatherings. plus Clan Robertson installation and Betty Devin gathering at 236 West River Street. Reverend Auld lecturing on Tennyson at 7:30.
A wedding solemnized Wednesday October 24 at St Marys Church joined Miss Louise Smith daughter of Mrs John Smith East Broad Street and Richard Walsh son of Mr and Mrs Harold Walsh Cleveland. The ceremony included songs by Morris Strohmeier and organ by Mrs John Huge. After a breakfast at Hotel Newell the couple plan to reside at 515 East Broad Street Elyria.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Hallowe en party at Mrs. Churchward s home in Columbia Station on Friday evening. The Bible Study Club meets at the Baptist East Avenue building Friday afternoon at 2 15. Mrs. B Davidson will lead a lesson on Revelations, open to all ladies for non denominational Bible study.
Mrs. Lyberger of Second Street hosted the Eagles Auxiliary for a Halloween gathering with games and contests. Winners included Mrs. Thorley first in grand match and Mrs. Brown first in guessing. refreshments closed the event. Next meeting planned for November fourteenth at the Eagles.
Fifty members and wives of the Cheese and Crackers Club enjoyed a dinner and dance at Spring Valley Country Club with Halloween decor. Soloists included Kodney Parker Robert Moore Marl Green land and Lawrence Webber amid varied entertainments and a luncheon.
The M F Church Circle No 5 hosts a cafeteria supper on Saturday from 4 30 to 7 00 PM. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
The Five Hundred Club gathered at Mrs. Fred Petersen’s Sixth street home with two tables of five hundred in play. Prizes went to Mrs. Harry Sturh. Hostess entertained with refreshments before adjournment. Upcoming events include a Hallowe en party at Mrs. Harry Seartes’ and a gathering at Mrs. DW Robertson’s Lexington avenue home.
Mrs. Fannie Moore of Nenta Ohio visits son Robert I. Moore at 511 Garfield Avenue. Mrs. Arthur J. Miller of Oak Street is called to Piqua by the death of her aunt Mrs. James Hennessey. Mrs. George Braun of Wellington visits Elria with friends. The Honorable Charles Smoyer and The Honorable Francis Seiberling, state figures, were visitors in Elyria last evening.
Wellington Oct 25 Rollin Wilbur formerly of Wellington and now in Cleveland has been chosen as head of the National Bankers Association. The selection honors his success as head of the Cleveland Bankers Association and recalls his Wellington roots. He is related to John Wilbur who ran a local hardware store later housed by Wellington Hardware Co and to cousins Mrs C C Wilcos and Mrs Frank Murray.
Members met at Mrs. Burt Curtice home to finalize plans for the Armistice Day dinner to honor World War veterans with Mrs. William in charge. Also set were final details for a Hallowe en party to be held Friday evening. Piano selections were performed by Jane Henkes Bas sett Kepler Gott Stevenson. Light refreshments followed.
The Hungarian Baptist Ladies Aid announces a bake sale on Saturday October 27 at Carek Florist located at 372 Broad Street. Proceeds support the aid group and community needs.
Epworth League members of the Methodist church plan a two day fruit drive next week calling on church members and friends to donate canned fruit for the Wellington booth at the Lorain county Epworth festival. Al Smith traveled through Wellington Saturday night on a Chicago to New York train. Guy Findley spoke at Church Night Institute about his journey in the Holy Land with slides illustrating the writing of the song Clear Across the Crowded Roads of Life sung by Walter Cole afterward.
Experienced Barcley Corset service. Phone 2958. Public Dance at Elks Hall Saturday night, Oct. 27. 50 cents per couple, extra lady 25 cents.
A masquerade dance will be held at St Agnes Hall on Monday. Tickets cost 35 cents each.
A rummage sale is planned for Saturday October 27 in a vacant room beside Wasser man s store, hosted by Circle No 2 of the First Congregational Church. Proceeds support church activities.
After a lantern light haunted party, a Grange member on the way to the social met a brutal accident. Remains were gathered at the hall in an effort to identify the victim. The hall later resumed with a brief meeting. Next meeting set for Nov first in the I O O F hall.
Publishance at Elks 27 offers a fresh baked ham supper Friday evening at 6 p.m. at Cong's church No Ridgeville with 50 cents per couple and 25 cents for ladies. American Legion Auxiliary meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Legion rooms to attend a party at Columbia Station with transportation provided.
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