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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1938
Page
5
Avon Lake opens its second annual Open House under William Pyson to showcase a 16 millimeter film of local school activities and a display of the school plant and classes. In observance of American Education Week, parents and friends are invited to visit classes from 3 to 8 30 p.m. Lunch service will be available in the cafeteria starting at 5 45 p.m.
Eaton Grange met Wednesday night October 26 with nineteen members present. The Worthy Master read letters from State Master Kirk on Economic Problems and National Master Tabor about raising funds for the Kelly Memorial to restore his boyhood home in Minnesota as a grange museum. Ohio ranks third in contributions. Announcements: Pomona Grange Kipton November 5 all day with officers’ election and Kipton serving dinner. pot luck supper at Mr. and Mrs. B A Munn November 1. Lewis Klinect presented a varied music program. Refreshment committee named for November.
Mrs Myles Knechtges hosted a Hallowe en party for her daughter Ellen Jane in Grafton. Girls played games with prizes awarded including Marjorie Ann Damm Mary Louise Edward Jean Knechtges Doris Kazmiercak and Joyce Buchholz.
A fragmented schedule lists music programs and acts led by Ler Pretend with music, Dan Wiliveth, Tem Miz Aufoarns, and others. It notes various bands and time slots such as 8:5 10-Guy Lombarde and 41:30- Callaway Bana, with segments on News and French music.
The piece notes later refreshments at a season colored table with a list of attendees including Gloria Lawson Margaret Ebeeling Donna Rae Carmel Marian Hill Delores Kazmiercak Margaret Cordy Joyce Buchholz Vivian Bartlett Mary Louise Edward Martha Hofmeister Marcella Kubush Sarah Rousseau Geraldine Rousseau Jean Knechtges and Barbara, reflecting a social gathering with decorative details.
Avon Lake High School juniors present a three act comedy titled Lady Spitfire in the auditorium Friday at eight. Directed by Mrs Hildred Crowder, the cast includes Miss Prudence Marion Wills Cindy Shirley Neidhardt Jane Thon Tom Burt Nussdorfer Bud Jed Bill Foote Henri Kay and Kay. Production staff features Dorothy Randall as stage manager and Bob Burkhardt handling light and sound with ticket workers Patt Black and others.
The November meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association will be at the school house on Wednesday evening November 2. Martin Bentenick of Bentenick Gardens will bring his projector and show colored moving pictures of his recent trip to South America. The regular business meeting precedes the travel talk. About seventy five have paid in the membership drive. Helen Balogh won a one dollar prize for securing the most dues.
The Missionary Society at Grafton held a meeting with hymns and devotionals led by Mrs. Jones and readings by Mrs. Cecil Johnson Mrs Trembaih and Mrs P H Rogers. President M Gray read a letter from Tadia about supporting a student for four years. Refreshments followed. next meeting moves to November 17 at Mrs E H Rogers home.
An all day meeting of the not-A-Thread Quilt Club was held at the home of Mrs. Alice Pitts. Most members attended and sewed a quilt nearly finished. A noon cafeteria dinner was enjoyed. The group will meet November 17 with Mrs. Eva Hamburger as hostess. The Friendship Club gathered at Mrs. Gerald Black’s Medina home with Society Poker as the afternoon's entertainment. High score went to Mrs. Hal Carmel, low to Mrs. Harry Janiz. Refreshments followed. Mrs. James Buckingham to host next. Mrs. Don Carmel hosted Lat-A-Lot Club with social hour and needlework. refreshments served. The Lat-A-Lot Club will meet in two weeks at Mrs. Mur Bartlett’s home.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Butler entertained on their twenty fourth wedding anniversary with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Will Baker Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lang and family Miss Marian Butler of West Salem Mrs. Amelia Lang of Lorain Mrs. Eliza beth Bradley of Wellington Mrs. Belle Bradley Myron Bradley of Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Morris Plumb and family of Berlin Heights Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Decreaux of Elyria and Mrs. Butler’s relatives from several nearby towns.
Eleven members attended a Wistaria group gathering hosted by Mrs. Ned Gott at a La Grange residence. A two course luncheon was served and pink chrysanthemums adorned the dining table. Newly elected officers include Wilma Xundle as president Lucille Rawson as vice president and Hazel Adams as secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Lee McClellan is scheduled to host next Thursday November 1.
Oberlin College will broadcast the Woodwind Ensemble on Mutual Network this Saturday from 1 to 1 30 A M EST. Directed by George E Waln the group includes Anton Winkler flute Gilbert Porsch oboe Eric Pa Charles Fehl clarinet Marvin Howe French horn John Baird bassoon and Lawrence Widhide Indian Ports mouth. The program features Mozart piano quintet in E flat major Gaubert Nocturn and Allegro Lecherrande plus pieces by Porsch Palduwski and Thuille. This marks the first of six monthly Oberlin programs from November through April aired across 95 Mutual stations nationwide. The ensemble, based in the Oberlin Conservatory, is known for broadcasts and annual tours.
LaGrange School announces honor roll standings for grades seven through twelve. Seventh grade Lois Nichols and Carol Rawson. Eighth grade Robert Woodruff Alma Gesolin Mar gene Sage Lois Jeanette Wilcox Norma Fern Wolcott. Ninth grade SS Reiner Helen Nozderka. Eleventh Beth Larymen. Twelfth Rita Camp Robert Reiner Hazel Miers. Doodlebag Chib z 43 Pp ML S.
La Grange club fete honors Mrs Dwight Davidson with a table of varieties and a reception. Guests listed include Stas Amshire Belle Merutc Hrse Helen Conk lin Dorothy Eleanor Prisi Verne Jonies Miller and the honored guest. Ice cream and cake were served.
Avon Juniors of the Baptist church meet at 7 p.m. Columbia Althis Class hosts a Halloween party Monday at Helen Walker’s home. North Olmsted Riwanis Club meets 6:07 p.m. Redgeville Dew Harter to speak at a card party 8 p.m. Lagrange freshmen sophomores Halloween party. Tuesday Garden Club in Columbia home Mrs George Fisado. Grafton Anchor Rebekah Lodge meets at I O O F Hall. Lagrange Homemakers at 11:30 a.m. Dem y. North Olmsted Unity Club at Parish House 1:30 p.m. Welcome Sisters with Mrs Merkle 12 noon. North Olmsted West Group Ladies Aid at 8 p.m. Avon Lake Women’s League at Congregational Church. Waterworks board 8 p.m. Avon Lake Jolly 12 Card Party at Thelma Vaughn’s home 8 p.m. Eaton Grange pot luck supper 7 p.m. Carlisle Boy Scouts Halloween party LaPorte M E church Tuesday. West Ridge Carlisle Grange 8 p.m. Spencer Bible Class 7:45 p.m. Sullivan Chapel program 8:45 p.m. Wednesday Avon Lake Christian Scientist testimonial service 8 p.m.
Avon Lake school notes list seven staff names and report 224 boys and 205 girls enrolled after six weeks an increase of 29 from last year. A successful card party at Mrs Milman’s home drew 12 tables. prize won by Mrs Otto Katterhenry. Relgious Ed group hosted a Sunday School banquet at the Congregational church with 25 attendees.
Petersen and Ed Olson of Cleveland were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pedersen. Mr. and Mrs Howard Walker were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crandall, and on Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. G Frisbee of Ridgeville called at the Walker home. Mrs. Sam Gurss and granddaughter Barbara Lewis have left for their Winter home in Florida. Leo Heider and daughter Margery spent the week end in McNabb Illinois. Mrs. Heider and daughter Ruth returned home with them. Mrs. Heider has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mills at McNabb.
Hollywood columnist notes glamour and pratfalls among stars like Martha Raye Gail Patrick and Deanna Durbin in a playful survey. Mentions Margaret Taincdsas and Victor McLaglen, and teases industry quirks from costume to stock sets and studio tours.
Oberlin College's Carnegie Library reported 138270 volumes loaned outside the library last year with 81212 borrowed by students and 25170 reserved books taken out for one night or longer. Total bound volumes reached 386664 with 234263 pamphlets. 8730 volumes and 5182 pamphlets were added during the year.
Bob Burns appears in his first starring role in The Arkansas Traveler, a Capitol Theatre feature about small town life with Burns in the lead.
Deanna Durbin performs five popular and classical numbers plus Daisy, Daisy in That Certain Age at the Rivoli Theatre. Italy trims silk crop to two thirds of last year, easing supply worries.
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