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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1936

Page

13

Grace Gower Weds Griffin Groot in Wellington Ceremony

Miss Grace Gower daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman L Gower 122 Grand avenue Wellington married Griffin Groot of Kipton at Wellington Methodist Episcopal church Sunday after 2pm Rev Loszo S Green officiated. Attendants included Margaret Turner Ardis Gover and Mrs Gordon Gower maid of honor. Couple will reside at 299 East College Oberlin after a East trip.

Grace Gower Herman L. Gower Grand Avenue Wellington Griffin Groot Kipton Wellington Methodist Episcopal Church

Reception Planned for Pastor on Church Anniversary

Wellington Ohio September 14 Sunday marks the sixteenth year for Dr Charles W Recard as pastor of the First Congregational church A reception is planned for Wednesday evening in the church parlors sponsored by the Women’s Association and Friendship Guild led by Mrs Frank Murray The program follows a 6 30 covered dish supper and honors long time members and friends of the church under Dr Recards pastorate

Wellington Charles W. Recard First Congregational Church of Recard Women’s Association and Friendship Guild Frank Murray

Draft Horse Assn Directors Pick Judge for Coltb Show

Northern Draft Horse association held a special meeting to choose a judge for the colt show at the Oberlin Street Fair. Three candidates were nominated Chet Alexander of Wooster Howard Wentz of Upper Sandusky and Mr Everett of Monroeville with Wentz as the prior Wellington Fair judge. Oberlin merchants will host a banquet dinner for exhibitors during the Street Fair. Ten directors attended and decided to buy special ribbons for prize winners.

Chet Alexander Wooster Howard Wentz Upper Sandusky Mr. Everett Monroeville Wentz Oberlin

Woman's Benefit Association Tea Held With Prize Winners

Twelve members attended the Woman's Benefit Association tea with Mrs. Philip Beal on Friday evening. Pedro provided entertainment and prizes totaling to Mrs. Mary Coddinz first place and Aldine Palmer second. Light refreshments were served at the close.

Woman's Benefit Association Philip Beal Pedro Mary Coddinz Aldine Palmer

Entre Nous Hosts Bridge Evening in Herrick Home

Entre Nous members met at Mrs. Harry Lee’s Herrick Avenue East home on Friday evening. Kathryn Murray won the bridge prize as members enjoyed the evening of cards and socializing. Mrs. W. L. Wadsworth served as secretary with a dessert refreshment course served at 7 30.

Entre Nous Harry Lee Herrick Avenue East Kathryn Murray W. K L. Wadsworth

Homecoming Reception for Ruth Heze in First Baptist Church

Members and families shared a covered-dish supper for Ruth Heze on furlough from the Belgian Congo Africa. 115 attended in the Methodist Episcopal dining room with remarks by Dr. H. K. Findley and musical tributes by the Young People's chorus and Mrs. Wesley Miller. The Baptist Missionary Society presented a basket of flowers to the guest.

First Baptist Church Methodist Episcopal Ruth Heze Coase Africa Baptiste Church H. K. Findley Elyria Miss Hege

Wellington WW veterans to lead Spirit of 76 float in Cleveland parade

Local men Horace B. McClaffin Jae Fortney and Clarde Smith will portray Spirit of 76 characters for the American Legion National convention parade in Cleveland September 2024. Plans are underway to rebuild and enlarge the float for the event.

Wellington Cleveland Horace B. McClaffin Jae Fortney Clarde Smith

Parents association plans get-together and flower show

Mrs Norman Linder keynote as P T A officers meet next Thursday evening for introductions committee appointments and officer installation. A covered dish supper at 6 36 p m followed by Saturday Dutch treat dinner at Ramser s hotel to close the flower show in Herrick Auditorium with Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday noon there.

Norman Linder Parent-Teachers Association Sanne Ramser’s Herrick Auditorium Kiwanis Club

M E Ohio Conference Records Clergy Deaths 1935 36

Four active ministers died in the conference year 1935 36 including Roy C Jensen S Grant Perkins Ora J Shoop and Charles C Wyster. Wives of active members Mrs Henry S Powell and Mrs Fred W Mucllar also died. Twelve retired members have passed away and two wives of retired members noted.

M. E. Ohio Roy C. Jensen S. Grant Perkins Ora J. Shoop Charles C. Wyster Henry S. Powell Fred W. Mucllar

Memorial and conference programs announced for ministers

Five widows of deceased members and a full conference schedule are listed. Morning prayers at 7, afternoon lectures by Rev. Bruce S. Wright, a Young People's Rally September 19, and Bishop Titus Lowe preaching September 20. Local social notes follow with breakfast at Hotel Westlake and visits across Lakewood, Rocky River, and surrounding towns.

J. C. Smith Rollin H. Walker Delaware Ohio Bruce S. Wright M. E Meadville Robert L. Tucker Indianola M. E. Church Columbus Titus Lowe

Missionary Leon Osborne presents Orient story at local church

Reverend Leon Osborne of Columbia Station shared his 18 years as a missionary in China's interior through motion pictures drawn from his travels. He presented the Orient tale before a large audience at the local Methodist church last evening.

Leon Osborne Rative Columbia Station China Orient

Coming Events From Local Church Groups

The Philathea class meets with Mrs Grace Roedel on Friday. The M E Ladies Aid society holds its final conference year meeting Thursday at 2 30 PM with officer elections and reports. Lorain County W C T U plans its annual convention at First M E Church Oberlin starting 9 50 AM.

Philathea Grace Roedel M. E. Ladies” Aid Society Lorain County M. E Oberlin

Local notices list residents and church events

Albert Thompson of 519 Barker Street planned to enter Elyria hospital today for an infected toe. Rev Lonzo Green paid tribute to Miss Betty Jean Page a longtime Methodist church organist departing for Miami University Oxford Sunday. Miss Florence Starr to lead Thursday evening prayer service at the M E church. Mr and Mrs Norbert Galiez and family of Jeromeville were Sunday guests of the Clayton Shepard family.

Albert Thompson Barker Street Elyria Hospital Lonzo S. Green Betty Jean Page Methodist Church Miami University Oxford Florence Starr M. E Norbert Galiez Jeromeville Clayton Shepard

Avon Fitch Hein nuptials at St Pauls Lutheran church

Miss Ellen Fitch daughter of Mrs Clara Fitch became the bride of Henry Hein in a simple ring ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Dover. The bride wore white satin with veil and carried roses gardenias and lillies of the valley. Gladys Fitch maid of honor wore pink silk affeta with a matching turban and carried cream roses. The groom's sisters Dorothy and Elizabeth Hein were bridesmaids in yellow and blue taffeta with roses and tea roses respectively. Edmund Hein was best man. ushers were Steve Kelling and Floyd Knight in evening dress. Dinner and a reception followed at Kreuzers Inn and the couple planned a brief wedding trip before living with the bride’s mother.

Avon, O St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Dover Ellen Fitch Clara Fitch Henry Hein Single Gladys Dorothy Elizabeth Hein Elizabeth Edmund Hein Steve Kelling Floyd Knight Kreuzer’s Inn

Morning Glory Club Hosts Card Night At Kling Home

Mr and Mrs Edward Kling hosted members of the Morning Glory Club and a guest for a Saturday night card gathering. Prizes went to Mrs Andrew Mittendorf Miss Theresa Wagner and Mrs J J Weiler. A lunch followed and the group planned a meeting two weeks later at the Mittendorfs home.

Edward Klingshirn Morning Glory Club Andrew Mittendorf Theresa Wagner J. J. Weiler Aagin

Mrs. Blake Hosts Royal Circle Meeting at Home

Mrs. W. E. Blake will entertain the Royal Circle of the M. E. Church at her home on Wednesday afternoon.

M. EB. Church W. E. Blake

Ladies Aid Entertained at Mrs. George Jenkins Home

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. George Jenkins Tuesday afternoon for an afternoon of fellowship and program.

Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church George Jenkins

Lakewood Woman Visits Williamsfield Friends

Mrs. Herbert Pope of Lakewood spent a day at the home of Mrs. H. Pickering. Johnnie Fitch is making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown of Williamsfield.

Herbert Pope Lakewood H. Pickering Johnnie Fitch Ed Brown Williamsfield

Evergreen club hosts Elyria Townline meeting

Mrs Elmer Bischoff welcomed the Evergreen club to her Elyria Townline Road home on Wednesday planning the semi annual birthday penny event for October A social hour followed with Mrs Carl Hewes and Mrs William Cook taking top honors in contests Refreshments served to listed members and guests Mrs William Cook to host in October

Elyria Townline Road Elmer Bischoff Evergreen Club Carl Hewes William Cook Herbert Stang Carl Delefield George Kerns Anna Peters Carl Henes John Peters L. A. Ernst Fred Coverdale J. E. Coverdale

Local Socials Report From Area Churches and Outing

Mrs IL W Spiegelberg and Miss Betty Gunder attended a joint meeting of the South Ridge Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Society at Pferrer College in Linwood Park last Thursday. Mrs J H Delefield joined the Women's Union meeting at St Peter's church in Amherst. Mrs E C Schubert took part in the Elyria M E church executive board meeting at Mrs Herman Portman’s home in Henrietta Friday. Mr and Mrs L W Spiegelberg and son Russell, Miss Betty Gunder, and Mrs A Ingold and son attended a Sunday school outing at Clearview Grove on Edison Highway Thursday evening. Miss Caroline Spiegelberg of Cleveland is visiting her brother L W Spiegelberg and family for the weekend.

IL. W. Spiegelberg Betty Gunder Linwood Park South Ridge Herman Portman Henrietta L. W. Spiegelberg Russell A. Ingold Clearview Grove Edison Highway Caroline Spiegelberg Cleveland L. W. Spiegelbeurg Paul Sage Andrew Rawson Yannity Guy Amsbury May Hazel Mansfield George Woodruff Juanita Leiby Monroeville High School Irene Hoffman Frank J. Knowles Dorothy Scott Lynn Fitz Washington, D.C Edmund Westrick Oklahoma River Road Roy Pearce Dorothy Edgar Pearce New York C. W. Stitt Macon C. S. Adams Riley Hastings Elyria John King Mourtain Arkansas

New London City Council Acts Briefly on Funds and Water Plant

The New London council met in regular session on Labor Day weeknights. Bills totaling 719.80 were read and ordered paid. The water softener plant ordinance entered its second reading with a minor section change. Three more months will complete payments on the 3800 light bill accrued before January 1936.

New London—City

New London Homecoming Winners From Diverse Contests

Winners of the Ne New London homecoming events include youth races such as 50 yard dash and bicycle races, girl and boy divisions, three legged and sack races, and ice cream and watermelon contests. Top performers include Arpasi, Shays, Koit, H. Coon, Cooke, Pauline Funk, Thomas, Webster, Nail, and Al Parker among others with directing by Frank Bohn.

London Ewell Arpasi Shays Stahl Koit H. Coon Jackson Cooke Pauline Funk Thomas Webster Nail Frank Bohn Nelson Ferber Vermilion Wm. Kramb Greenwich Homer Houstis Ruggles E. C. Horner Monroeville Charles Pfieffer Green Spring Fisher Fruit Farms New London H. Siessman New Haven al Parker Wellington W. W. Hydentry

Local Families Spend Labor Day Weekend Across Ohio

Hillsboro and Celina residents host relatives and friends in a Labor Day gathering. Notable visits include Mr. and Mrs. Hogsett and daughter from Hillsboro, and Mr. and Mrs. Bowtus of Hollywood among others from South Bend. Cecil B Marett returns to teaching at Clarksfield. Paul Fuller sustains a right shoulder injury in a ball game.

James Hogsett Hillsboro, O Labor Dar J. W. Hogsett E. E. Bowtus Hollywood Calif O. W. Leech Ednardson Louis Joe Pittman South Bend Ind William Cekron Celina Evert Frank Charles Frank George C. Fetter Iran Lewis Heyman Liberty Center Fetterman Cecil B Marett Clarksfield P. H. Godiar Cleveland Harold Cecil Kenneth Marett Paul Fuller N. T Smith Oberlin George Parnell

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Elects Treasurer in South Amherst

The Methodist Ladies Aid Society met in church parlors with 14 members present. Mrs. Martin Springer was elected treasurer to fill a vacancy. Plans include a school dinner on September 24 and a chicken dinner on October 22. Mrs. Garfield Harris chairs the dinner committee.

South Amherst Methodist Ladies Aid Society William Cook Martin Springer Belle Brocksicker Garfield Harris St. John’s Woman's Union G. Harris Nre Evra Brrant

Volunteer Firemen Hold Regular Session and Social

The Volunteer Firemen met at the fire station Friday evening. Routine business and favorable reports were presented. After adjournment a social hour and card games followed. Hosts Edward Fahrner and Isaac Thompson treated twenty five members to a refreshment course.

Edward Fahrner Isaac Thompson

Village Council to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight

A regular meeting of the village council is scheduled at the town hall this evening. Citizens are invited to attend and learn of local progress and upcoming decisions.

La Grange Methodist Church Notes

La Grange Methodist notes list Ladies Aid meeting on September 17 at Mrs Ralph Sanders with hostess Mrs Fred Prosser and kitchen committee members Mrs George Woodruff Mrs Paul Sage Mrs Orva Hastings and Mrs Frank Wolcott. Circle No 1 plans a tureen dinner at Mrs Harvey Yookins on September 15. Circle No 2 enjoyed area at Mrs Jos Bickel on Thursday.

LA Grange Ladies Aid Society Ralph Sanders Fred Prosser George Woodruff Paul Sage Orva H Tings Frank Wolcott Circle No. 1 Harvey Yookins Circle No Jos Bickel Thursdar

Pastor Ends Four-Year Tenure At La Grange Church

Members and friends of the Baptist Church held a farewell party Tuesday honoring Pastor Rev. Glenn Wilson and his family who will move to Buffalo. They have served the La Grange Church for four years.

the Baptist Church Glenn Wilson Buffalo la Grange

Wolcott Family Returns From Virginia Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank L Wolcott and daughter Norma Fern have returned from a trip to Virginia and other points Miss Cassie M Reiner has returned from a vacation in New England While in a tourist home in Massachusetts she had

Frank L. Wolcott Norma Fern Virginia Cassie M. Reiner New England Massachusetts L. Sprinkle Frank Dushinske May Amsbury Lakewood James Nichols New Philadelphia Hocking Taverns Georgianna Skinner M. E Ford Bachtel Washington, D. C George Law Kenneth Law Richard Sharon, Pa Labor Day

Local Residents Attend Events and Mark Anniversaries

The column lists numerous community members with travels, visits, and social duties. Individuals including Miss Juanita Leiby, Miss May Amsbury, Mr. and Mrs. George Law, Mrs. Dorothy Scott, and others are noted for teaching, hosting, or attending fairs, expositions, and family gatherings. The piece also records several anniversaries and a new local business arrangement with Mr. Hershey taking over a hotel restaurant and barber duties.

FASTEETH Keeps False Teeth Secure And Fresh

False teeth often slip causing embarrassment but FASTEETH offers a simple sprinkle to hold dentures in place and improve comfort. It also sweetens breath. Available at Muir Co or any drug store.

Muir Co

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