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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1936
Page
2
Society notes recall a tea at the YWCA marking the end of a membership drive and the start of club activities for Junior Friendship girls. Over one hundred attended. officers and advisers led discussions on harmony and upcoming events including officer elections, meetings, and a November 23 Thanksgiving service for charity.
The regular Captain P. D. Reefy Circle Ladies of the G A R held a meeting after an oyster dinner. Inspector Mrs Altera Carothers supervised the inspection with Cleveland officials present. Prizes were awarded to Hattie Smith and Ceesia Livingston. A bingo party and an oyster supper were planned for late October and early November events.
Cenfer Initiatory Degree was conferred on Virginia Ryan at Elima Assembly No 13, Order of Rainbow for Girls, with Florence Smith chairing the fundraising committee. The assembly plans a Thanksgiving dance on November 27 and elected officers and honorees, including Bethr Mori and Marie Gratz, to receive the degrees. A Girl Scouts Troop 5 meeting at American Legion Home produced craft favors for a future mother daughter banquet, while scouts and leaders returned from an outing on Abbe road with twenty-one girls hiking Thursday.
Miss Kathryn Nivus of Eastern Heights Boulevard is elected president with Miss Mary Lou Duffy as secretary and Miss Billy Shack as treasurer. Three tables of bridge were in progress with Mrs. Robert Green and Miss Beverly Peterman high scorers. Hostess served a salad course on November 2 with amber glass and crystal lighting. Miss Betty Humphrey to entertain at West Bridge Street.
Locates in North Carolina Dr Charles EB Guth son of Mr and Mrs Charles Guth of Part avenue is moving with his family this week to Wilmington to practice medicine more extensively. He has years of experience and previously had offices in Elyria Block and Elyria Savings and Trust Bldg. Guth is a talented singer and soloist with Elyria Minstrels and during entertainments.
The notice records licenses issued to Cesare Capecna 36 laborer Lorain Mae Ortenz 21 Lorain Joseph Guggenbiier 25 Avon truck driver Alice Kling shirn 19 Avon vilage Stephen H Kelling 25 Shef field village railroad clerk and Mabel L Hunt 21 Sheffield vil lage with ages and occupations.
Tonight many groups hold Halloween activities and meetings. Inter Nos of the 2nd Congressional church gathers with Helen Bornton at 730 Stop 7 Lake Avenue, and other societies meet at local homes and churches including Grace Fellowship, Knights of Columbus, and the Daughters of Union Veterans.
Mrs Dorothy Wiilert president entertained at a luncheon for Mrs Alberta Carothers of East Liverpool. Obie department president of Ladies of the G A R attended. Other guests included Mrs Myrtle Rose secretary and Mrs Charles Decker treasurer. A low row of wine and yellow flowers adorned the table.
Hospital admissions include Mrs Hewnet Jackson of La Grange Mrs Harald Hewitt 217 Rush Street Mrs Steve Wahkhre 214 Longford Mrs Herman Gannett R D No 3 Alfred Miers 169 Bellefeld. Discharges list Mrs Datiz Pelton baby girl La Grance Mrs Della Thomas R D No 3 Helen Win er Grafton.
Mrs. V A Mitchell hosted a surprise birthday gathering at 927 Gulf road with twenty friends and relatives arriving in a festive mood. Games included Bunco and Ping Pong with prizes awarded for high and low scores. a religious lunch preceded by two birthday cakes as centerpieces. The guest of honor received several beautiful and useful gifts.
Mrs George Brownell opened her Park Avenue home at 720 yesterday for Mondar Colonial Club members and a guest. Luncheon started at one o clock with the entire membership present. Four tables of five hundred were in progress during the afternoon. The hostess will host again in two weeks.
A newly organized Puella Las tae Club gathered at Miss Angela Policemene of Highteenth Street for an evening of bridge games and a luncheon hosted by the hostess after a brief business session.
Forty six members and guests attended a Monday dinner of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Nine new members were initiated as part of a plan aligned with the National Federation to boost membership from 61522 to 109600 by 1944.
District 12 of the Women's Relief Corps held its convention in Elyria with Rich and Athen Corps No. 198 hosting at J. O. O. F. Hall. About 150 members from Wadsworth, Strongsville, Oberlin, Wellington, Medina, Lorain, and Wooster attended beginning at 9 A.M. Lectures by district and department officers followed a memorial service for deceased members and a ritual demonstration by Richard Allen Corps.
Miss Magdalene Bach and Francis James Simonovic exchange wedding vows at St. Marys church in a Nuptial High Mass. Attendants include cousin Miss Eleanor Baker and best man Leo Bach. The couple will reside at 697 Middle Avenue pending future plans.
The 47th annual Ohio Eastern Stars convention opens in Columbus with about 5,000 delegates from 559 chapters. Gov. Martin L Davey and Maj. Virron Gessaman welcome attendees as officers for 1937 are elected and reports from Harriet Fein and Lawrence E. Imhoff are presented. The gathering runs through Thursday.
Mystery story narrator Warne Burdue led a Halloween party for Fat Com Club members at the Scout cabin on Abbe Road north last night. Prizes went to DeEtte Burdue and Cecil Garrett for best costumes, games were played, and refreshments served. The group planned a regular session for November 12 with Jeanne Little of Charlies Court.
The Meetings Cues and Lines club gathers for a Masquerade party at Mrs. Al Bauer’s home on High street Thursday evening. The South End Home Department meets Thursday at 2:00 PM at Mrs. J. H. Pope’s home, 339 Second Street.
Mr and Mrs F R Ingersoll return from Eau Gallie Michigan after visiting Mrs Ingersoll’s sister Mrs W Redington. Mrs Charles E Guth and baby leave for Wilmington NC where Dr Guth has opened an office. Miss Gertrude Smith and Miss Rosemary Sturzaker resume studies at Ohio University Athens after weekend visits. Miss Florence ullmer travels for Marion Otto and a business concern. Miss Phyllis Duchett prepares for new duties with Obw Public Service Co in Cleveland. Miss Marie C Stoesz visiting Gur Byars enroute to Brooklyn NY from Mountain Lake MN. Frank Humphrey Jr visiting from John Carroll University spends weekend with Dr and Mrs F A Humphrey. Twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Harold Hewitt at Emila Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald Hitsman and Bud Salsbury visit Albion PA with Mr and Mrs E Reynolds. Mrs Cora Metius of Fremont visiting daughter Mrs L J Mowry in Charles Court. Mr and Mrs Stewart Archambeau and Eric street with Mr O H Harris. Miss Kathryn Flynn and John E Flynn of Lorain spend weekend in Steubenville with Mr and Mrs William Shanley.
Sunt Club met at the Y W C A for a tureen dinner centered by a lighted jack o lantern and autumn leaves. Hostesses were Miss Ona Shumaker Miss Lois Littleton and Miss Ida Coffland. The group discussed a December educational program and winners were Miss Hannah Garford Mrs Allen Rose and Mrs Beck. Next meeting set for Monday November 30.
A staged mock theatrical gathering at Juli anne E. Bennett's East Ninth street home honored Miss LaVonis Yancer, the bride-to-be of Robert Gow on November six. Guests included Elyria Memorial hospital administrative staff with games and stunts echoing a theatre evening.
Associates of the Western Automatic Machine Screw Co. hosted a dinner party at Lorain Country Club honoring Mrs. Philp Barr June Smith. Pink centerpieces and pink blue and silver decor set a festive tone with gifts for the bride. Prizes for the evening went to Mrs. Don Porter Mrs. Theodore Rafferty and Miss Louise Jakelsky.
A dinner party was held Sunday at the Keys home at 213 Fourteenth Street to celebrate the first birthday of Jimmie Grant Keys. White chrysanthemums adorned the table and house. a three tiered cake carried one candle. The guest of honor received many gifts and cards.
Townsendites plan a Sunday rally at Elyria Townsend Club rooms 136 Middle avenue with Park Sumner for Congress and W C Brown district organizer. A caravan from Akron arrives Saturday in Oberlin for talks by Haymond J Jeffries and Sumner on the Townsend Plan and a nationwide broadcast by Dr Francis E Townsend. Major Cummings welcomes. Hallowe'en party noted for October 29 at Elyria club rooms.
One hundred fifty three visitors and members attended a Lyndon Chapter O E B and meeting in La Grange Monday evening. Wor thy Matron Leola Wilcox welcomed all and Grand Representatives Bonnie Cratz of Colorado Blanche Kohier of North Carolina attended along with Ella HReederie Grand Chaplain of Ohio Bessie Inch Deputy Grand Matron Evora Hostetler and others from Wadsworth Litchfield Oberlin Lodi Elshia Berea Cleveland Medina Mullersburg and Loudonville. District officers were installed shoulderettes presented and a welcome duet performed by Jessie and Anda Kimpton. Reba Ferguson served as installing officer with Mattie Prosser and Abigail Spaulding assisting. Frances Woodruff received a chapter gift from the Star Points. Remarks were offered by Elizabeth McPherson Isha Manley and others.
Mrs G W Robbins spent weeks with granddaughter Mrs Naomi Henes in Elyria. Mrs Fred Dernier stayed with daughter Mrs Alton Hess in Cleveland. Several residents hosted guests from Cleveland Elyria and Be rea including Mr and Mrs Ford Gort and Mr and Mrs Lynn Frite. A birthday cake paid tribute to Mrs Wisert at Be rea dinner.
Kenneth Speckbacker, 30, was sentenced to three years for burglary after an almanac aided by proving the crime occurred at 7 29 p m on May 23, avoiding a life term under the day night burglary difference. The defense cited the almanac to place the time outside the legal window.
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