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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1939
Page
4
The observance marks Yom Kippur on September 23 in some listings, beginning with Kol Nidre on September 22 in synagogues. The day, central to fasting and prayer, traces origins to ancient harvest festivals and the Temple rites, ending with the Shofar blast and a prayer for life in the coming year.
North Ridgeville reports the largest graduating class in its history this year with 42 seniors, surpassing the 39 graduates last June and likely rising as transfers join. Total enrollment stands at 492, about 10 more than the previous year.
Bethany Baptist schedules eleven o clock worship with a sermon When Life Caves In. At 600 PM the BY P VU holds a weekly session inviting topics for winter discussion. The 745 PM evening service features choir music and a brief pastor’s message. Willing Workers pray Wednesday and meet Thursday at 745. Choir rehearsal is urged Friday at 745 by Mr Thrist.
The Ridgeville school adds a fourth year industrial arts course in general shop work and a department in photography. 92 boys from upper grades enroll in industrial arts classes, with art as a regular credit toward graduation. Grange notes, bus routing petition at Maddock crossing, apple pie contest results, and local social notices accompany the school update.
The Ladies Benevolent Society resumed their noon meetings at the church with Mrs Morgan, Mrs J E Ely, and Mrs Robert Lyons hosting twenty two members and four guests. Mrs Salsbury led the business meeting proposing a monthly birthdays party funded by ten cents per attendee, first set for September 20 at the church. Light refreshments to be served. Plans for an anniversary supper were discussed with date to be announced. Each member pledged to donate merchandise worth one dollar for the bazaar, usable as ten ten cent items or similar saleable goods.
County health nurse Miss Mabel Wade was a dinner guest at the home of Mr and Mrs R Haehl on Monday evening. She is taking a year’s leave from the Health department to attend Western Reserve University. Mr and Mrs H Stacey hosted guests Mr and Mrs J Steck and their three children of Wash.
The 1940 Dodge passenger line showcases a new full floating ride with weight distribution technology for enhanced comfort. Highlights include a 119.5 inch wheelbase, stiffer frame, four double action shock absorbers, improved steering, all steel body construction, and new sedan doors for easier entry.
The University of Georgia horticultural department reports a new peach variety as large as a grapefruit with excellent flavor. Early shipments from a 750-tree orchard planted six years ago found quick favor in eastern markets.
South Amherst notes a senior class meeting chaired by Vice President Margaret Gall to plan fund raising for a spring trip. Officers named include Kenneth Jones president and Margaret Gui vice president. The group will pick class rings Sept 26 and elect a motto later. The Gardenia was chosen as the class flower with silver and blue as colors. The 23rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Garfield Harris is announced for Sept 16. The Nativity Church hosts a dance at the Hungarian Hall this weekend and church ladies meet with officers elected for three months.
Birmingham notes include Mrs Ernest Koppenhaffer of Vermilion calling on Mrs Lena Wilson. Mrs Malissa Bates visited Mrs Lillian Obbitts. Mr and Mrs J Nuss with daughter Barbara and Mrs Kerns with daughter Emily have returned to Cleveland after summering in Birmingham. Miss Emily Kerns teaches at West Tech High School. Mrs Ann Shumaker has returned.
A brief item records Mre Steel on the former Florence Stacey property in Washington DC, noting a transfer or market action tied to industrial site history and local property records.
Breck Leedy becomes music teacher at Littheburs School and falls for Julie Daniel while Earl Dawton, a banker's son, schemes to end the romance. Earl's duplicity leads to a fatal construction accident involving Victor Perroni and Doakes. Victor suspects Earl. Julie defends him. To be continued.
After a three week stay with Mr and Mrs Henry Koppenhaffer and family, Roy Wise of Ravenna returns home to Columbus. Rex R J Norris will preach Sunday morning at 9:45 at the Birmingham M E Church with Sunday school at 9. Everyone is welcome.
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Reverend Thomas Hughes of LaPorte Methodist Church hosted four General Aid groups at Columbia Town Hall. A luncheon, tea, and garden flowers accompanied reports on finances and activities since April. Officers were reelected and a Homecoming is planned for October to showcase recent church repairs and painting.
The Lake Avenue Community Church resumes services after summer vacation on Sunday September 17 at 10 45 AM at Lake Avenue School Stop 7 Lake Avenue. Lloyd Fuppie of Elyna will deliver the sermon. Sunday School is set for 9 30 AM.
Residents report resignation details of Mary and Ruth Gallam during a lecture hour on Mark Twain projects in Hannibal Missouri. Meetings are set for September 3 and September 28 at 8 00 pm with Inspection Night led by Deputy Master Frank Mason. Miss Ruth Provoznik returns home from Detroit after vacationing with relatives. Howard Behnke Jr ill at Dos home Stop 13 Lake Avenue.
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