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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1936

Page

14

Amherst Garden Club Meeting andUpcoming Events

Amherst Ohio September 21 The regular meeting of the Amherst Garden Club will be held this evening in the council chambers. Roll call will be answered with The Biggest Mistake in My Garden. An exhibit of fruits and flowers will be a feature. Jessamine Edge Daughters of Scotland card party at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday evening. A brief business meeting will be held at seven and playing will start at 8 39. The Legion auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at the club rooms Tuesday evening. The Eagles auxiliary will hold a regular business meeting at the Eagle Hall Thursday evening.

Amherst Egular Ambherstarden Club Jessamine Edge Daughters of Scotland Legior Eagles Eagle Hall

Lorain Evangelical Women to Convene and Elect Officers

Circle one of the Women s Un en will be entertained at the home of Mrs Jinnie Stark with Mrs Carl Berg as hostess. The Lorain County Federation of Evangelical Women meets at J Johns church with an 11 day session. Dinner at noon and officer elections to follow.

Jinnie Stark Lincoln Street Carl Berg Lorainounty Federation of Evangelical Women J. John’s Church Lorain Lorain County India Honduras

Concordia Club Social Meeting and Mission Sunday Plans

The Concordia Club will hold a regular social meeting at the church parlors Tuesday evening. The postponed Junior Walther League meeting will be at the church parlors Friday evening. Mission Sunday observance is planned for next Sunday with special services. Rev. R. Schroeder of Cleveland will speak at the English service at ten and German service at eleven with special music. An additional service at 7 30 pm features Rev. E. G. Mueller of the Cleveland colored mission, who will give a talk on his work with music by a colored quartet.

Concordia Club Walther League R. Schroeder Cleveland E. G. Mueller Colored Mission of

Mrs Franklin to Host Circle One at Crosse Street Home

Mrs Frank Franklin of Crosse Street will entertain Circle One of St Ann's society at her home. The Bazaar Workers will be entertained at a bingo party at the [location to be completed].

Frank Franklin Crosse Street Circle One St. Ann's Society Bazaar

Circle One Dinner at School Hall Next Sunday

Mrs. Clayton Young and Mrs. Anna Diets will host Circle One’s event at the school hall next Sunday from 11 30 to 5 00. The text notes a dinner following a Thursday afternoon gathering among hall members.

School Hall Clayton Young Anna Diets Circle One

Local church delegates attend Eastern District convention in Cleveland

Representatives of the local church attended sessions of the Eastern District convention in Cleveland Saturday evening. Attending families include Mr and Mrs James Urban and family Mr and Mrs Jacob Muth and family Lila Garthe H A Williams P A Becker L F Kreeger and family John Howard and family Lydia Sophie Michael Karl Sabiers Jacob Sabiers Henes and Ray Johnson. Mid week services are omitted this week due to the convention in Cleveland. Regular services will be held Friday at 7 30 PM.

Cleveland James Urban Jacob Muth Lila George Garthe H. A Williams P. A. Becker L. F. Kreeger John Howard Lydia Sophie Michael Karl Sabiers Jacob Sabiers H. Henes Ray Johnson

Midweek church service and young married class planned

The mid week service will be held at the church Wednesday evening at 7 45. The Young Married Peoples class will meet at the church parlors at eight o clock Friday evening. A social hour will follow the business session.

Local Eagles Hold District Initiation in Euclid

A group of the local Eagles attended a district initiation on Sunday afternoon at Euclid Ohio. The regular meeting of F O E will be held at the Eagle hall this week with members urged to attend.

Eagles Euclid, O Eagle Hall

Hospital News Admissions for Mrs Zielek

Admission noted for Mrs. John Zielek of R. D. 1 Amherst to the hospital for unspecified treatment.

Hosital News John Zielek Amherst

Hickory Tree Grange Meeting Postponed A Week

The regular Hickory Tree Grange meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening is postponed for one week due to the Lorainco Fair. Local residents include Mrs Sam Kassouf and daughter Barbara Ann visiting Cleveland relatives. Other notes list several local visits and travels among Amherst and nearby towns.

Hickory Tree Grange Sam Kassouf Barbara Ann Cleveland M. Abraham Tenney Avenue Florence Brucker Marcella Kelch Agnes Germaine Lahiff Kentucky Tennessee Ed. Lehman Augusta Helgram Lakewood Amherst A. K. Jenne R. H. Hearn Jessie McLean A. C. Werner Akron Margaret Berger Penfield High School Franklin Avenue W. C. Hill Elyria L. Roemer Helen Roemer M. Frederick Lorain Clarence Cooper Olive Miller Hulda Helen Berger R. Berk Hale Houghton Lake Mich

Truth Needs Fresh Air for Its Majority to Rise

A provocative reflection on how truth rests in individual minds and gains public force only when exposed to open discussion. Suppressed ideas stagnate and hinder progress, while transparent airing fosters consensus and advancement.

South Amherst Legion Elects Officers For Year

South Amherst Post No. 197 elected Donald Maze as president and William Slack as vice president at its Friday meeting. Harry Ruth became second vice president, Ralph Reinhardt adjutant, Walter Krueck treasurer, Emmy Capaso sergeant at arms, John Fazey child welfare officer and chaplain, Paul Mori service and employment officer, with installation to be announced. Card games and refreshments followed for 18 members.

South Amherst South Amherst American Legion Post No Donald Maze William Slack Harry Ruth Ralph Reinhardt Walter Krueck Emmy Capaso John Fazey Paul Mori

Study Hour club reorganizes elects officers and adds member

Mrs Harmon Mathas hosted the Study Hour club assembling Friday evening. Emil Ruth elected president Co Ruth vice president Isaac Slack secretary and treasurer. Meetings move to the second Thursday each month. Miss Margaret Histed admitted. Five members present for refreshments. Next meeting to be at Miss Nellie Davis Elyria.

Harmon Mathas Emil Ruth Co. J. Ruth Isaac Slack Margaret Histed Nellie Davis Elyria

Ladies Dime Society elect officers in church meeting

Fifteen members and three guests were entertained in Congregational church parlors with Mrs. John Witt hosting. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. Gust Mathas, vice president Mrs. Herman Witt, secretary Mrs. Fred Berger, and treasurer Mrs. Edwin Harper. Plans were made for a public dinner in October. After adjournment, refreshments were served.

H. E. Moore W. B. Lantz Ruth Moore Ladies’ Dime Society Congregational Church John Witt Gust Mathas Herman Witt Fred Berger Edwin Harper

Flower Show at School Auditorium Sponsored by P T A

The Parent-Teachers Association sponsors the annual flower show in the school auditorium Tuesday evening. Anyone with flowers should send exhibits and all entries must be in by 2 30 p m Tuesday. Installation of new officers will be held in the evening. The public is invited.

Parent-Teachers Association

Elyria visitors and relatives join local gatherings

Mrs. J. L. Davis and her daughter Miss Nelille from Elyria spent Friday evening with friends in town. Glen Ruth was a weekend guest of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Jackson in La Grange.

J. L. Davis Miss Nelille Elyria Glen Ruth Alonzo Jackson la Grange

Avon News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Birth

Avon residents report visits from William Barr and daughter of Sheffield Lake to the Barr home. Will Buck of Ridgeville and Dallas Shearer of Columbiana visit Avon friends. Emma Handler of Avon Lake spends Sunday with Marjorie Walker. a son born to Lawrence and wife at Lakewood hospital. Baptists plan Lorain Association meeting in Elyria. Keith Immel visits Seville relatives. Will Barr and daughter June visit Henry Schenck in Avon Lake.

Avon William Barr Sheffield Lake W. J. Barr Will Buck Ridgeville Dallas Shearer Columbiana Ira Gough Emma Handler Avon Lake Marjorie Walker George Jenkins Fred Henson Milan Ohio Lawrence Peak Lakewood Hospital Lorain Baptist Association Elyria Keith Immel Seville Will Barr June Henry Schenck

Flower Show Honors At Wakeman Grange Hall

The Wakeman Flower Show held last Thursday at Grange Hall showcased a dry season’s beauty with many prize winners across several categories. Notable awards included ASTERS double Miss Reigle and Mrs Rice, Sunflower wins by Mrs Frank Rice, and multiple placements in bowls, winter bouquets, children’s bouquets, Delphinium, Calundalas, Nasturtiums, Cosmos, and Zinnias with winners such as Mrs Elmes, Miss Reigle, Mrs Wood, and others.

Grange Hall Miss Reigle Rice Fred Elmes Singie Frank Rice Sunshine Krause Ketchum Milton Wurst Stiles Reigle

Flower Show Results List Numerous Winners in Class Events

Twenty two have signed as entries in a local flower show. Multiple classes awarded firsts seconds and thirds across Gladiolas Dahlias Marigolds French Marigolds Snapdragons Petunias Roses Corsages and Saparillus with winners including Mrs. Rice Miss Bacon Mrs. Wood Mrs. Shelton and others in various classes.

C. H. Shelton Beerbower C. Peirce E. Beecher Love Rice Wood Ketchum C. Pierce Miss Bacon Perkins B. Hurst B. Beecher B. Pierce Mammrs. Stles Mirs. Rice C. E. Shelton Miss Reigle Hoover A. S. Todd White

Local Visits Span Families in Several States

The report lists multiple visits as Ralph Felton visits parents Mr and Mrs Karl Love while Mr and Mrs John King of Pennsylvania visit Mr and Mrs Josiah Galpin. Others include Mrs Jennie Zellmer visiting son Fred Zellner, Mrs Myrtle Curtis of Racine visiting daughter Mrs W H Jones, and Mr and Mrs Hugh Conrr visiting daughters. Additional notes mention Mrs B J Filkins and Bertha Filkins in New London, Mrs William Brooks of Chicago at a local farm, and Oberlin College enrollment for Marjorie Brooks.

Ralph Felton Karl Love John King Pennsylvania Josiah Galpin Jennie Zellmer Fred Zellner Cleveland Myrtle Curtis Racine W. H Jones Hugh Conrr William McKenna Arthur Hogan B. J. Filk Adelaide Merry Marjorie Oberlin Clifford Berry Lorain

Columbia Classes Elect Columbia

The Senior class organized with president Arthur Crocker and vice president Stanley Zelaski. Miss Rowena Ingersoll is treasurer with Ethel Wilkins as secretary. The Junior class tabbed Elizabeth Kerse as president and Dale Martin as secretary, Dorothy Koepke as treasurer and John Van a ersdale as another officer. Sophomore class named Milton Porter president Clarkson Brown secretary treasurer, Pauline Martin.

Columbia Arthur Crocker Stanley Zelaski Rowena Ingersoll Ethel Wilkins Elizabeth Kerse Dale Martin Dorothy Koepke John van Aersdale Milton Porter Clarkson Brown Pauline Martin

Local social notes and school art and music classes

E. E. Rimbach from Newark visited the G. A. Herald home with his mother and brother. Miss Avis Pitkin served as delegate to the M. E. conference in Akron, with Mrs. M. L. Roger as alternate. Miss June Harrison teaches art in Columbia schools. Mr. Moore formed a Columbia schools orchestra of fourteen. A high school girls glee club was organized under Miss Mabel Rice. Mrs. Gladys Parmly West offers piano lessons at the school.

E. E. Rimbach Newark N. J Christie Rimbach Henry Rimbach Elvia G. A. Herald F. G. Wuerthele Pearl Perkins Fields Avis Pitkin LaPorte Columbia and M. E Akron M. L. Roger Columbia June Harrison Moore Mabel Rice Gladys Parmly West

Kipton Introduces Boys Glee Club At School

Kipton staff reorganizes music instruction with a new Boys Glee Club. Mr Moore set the instrument lesson schedule aiming to boost beginner enrollment after a small start last week. The Camden feature returns as the club forms from local boys students.

Kipton

Camden P. T. A. fills vacancies appoints officers

The Camden P. T. A. held a brief meeting on Tuesday evening and elected Miss Ethel Roth secretary and Kenneth Carpenter treasurer. The group accepted a piano offer for at least one year after a tuning expense, to be placed in a grade room to aid music and physical education arrangements.

Camden P. T. A Ethel Roth Kenneth Carpenter

Mrs Kerwin Offers Vocal Lessons Amid Piano Schedule

Mrs Kerwin conducted the first regular vocal classes on Friday in school. She plans some piano lessons this year but limited time may prevent all students from receiving instruction.

Local Playground Ball Team Falls to Birmingham Visit

The boys' team traveled to Birmingham after school Thursday and lost 14 to 8 in a play-tilt.

Birmingham

School Day at Lorrain County Fair Sees Camden Students Free Tickets

A school day on Friday September 25 at the Lorrain county fair will close Camden school. Each student will receive a free ticket to attend. Boys will participate in the ball tournament scheduled for that day.

Lorain County Camden School

City Mission to Lead Services at Disciple Church

The City Mission of Cleveland will oversee the Wednesday evening service at Disciple Church on September 23.

City Mission Cleveland

Mrs Perkins and Miss Mellor Visit Amherst Couple

Mrs F A Perkins and Miss Jessie Mellor spent Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs William Roberts in Amherst.

F. A. Perkins Jessie Mellor Willam Roberts Amherst

Carlisle Grange Hosts Regular Meeting on Oberlin Road

West Ridge Carlisle Grange held its regular meeting at the hall on the Oberlin road Tuesday evening. Worthy Master Fred Decker draped the charter in memory of deceased member B. O. Pope. The 4-H Senior Club presented songs and reports by Donald Simms and Doris Minnich. County Extension Agent Alice Bird spoke on 4-H activities. Refreshments were served. several 4-H members attended.

Carlisle Grange Oberlin Road Fred Decker B. O. Pope Donald Simms Doris Minnich Leroy Gotro Robert Penfound Alice Bird The Grange Marguarete Streicher Margaret Pallas Marian Lauer Zelda Schramm Marguerite Mason Leota Drusendahil Betty Miller Jean Simms Chester Sprague Robert Grobe

Chicago university official returns after family illness

Miss Florence Pope director of Residence Halls and Mens Commons at the University of Chicago returns to Chicago on Wednesday after nearly five weeks with her mother due to her father B A Pope's illness and death.

Florence Pope University of Chicago Chicago B. A. Pope

Ladies Aid Society Hosts Busy Oberlin Afternoon

Mrs Berri Snyder entertained the Oberlin road Ladies Aid Society on Wednesday afternoon with President C N Williams leading the business and contests as the diversion. Refreshments served to a list of attendees including Mrs Anna Mason and others. a future wiener roast and next meeting details to be announced.

Berri Snyder Oberlin Road Ladies Aid Society C. N. Williams C. C. Strickler Milton Babcock J. H Penfound Merle Penfound Beryl Snyder

Entered Oberlin College Billy Richards as Freshman

Billy Richards began his freshman year at Oberlin College last week marking his entry into higher education.

Oberlin College Billy Richards

Senior 4-H Club Meeting Attendees Sit at La Grange Hall

Those from here who attended the Senior 4-H club meeting at La Grange Hall in La Grange Wednesday evening were Margar and other local 4-H youths.

la Grange Hall la Grange Margar

Names Listed in Local Eunomia Society Roll

The fragment records names including Marian Luer, Marguer ite Mason, Doris Minnich, and Robert Penfound among others for a community roll or tribute event.

Et Pallas Marian Luer Marguerite Mason Doris Minnich Robert Penfound

W C T C Meets for September Meeting

Mrs Merle Penfound will host the Woman's Christian Temperance Union on Thursday afternoon September 24. Mrs H J Hillier is program chairman. A good attendance is desired.

Merle Penfound Woman's Christian Temperance Union H. J. Hillier

Local Socials Roundup From Elyria and Vicinity

Mr and Mrs Charles Cook of Elyria hosted dinner Tuesday evening for Mr and Mrs H H Drusendahl. Mrs Robert Silver of Elyria visited her parents I F Eldred on Tuesday. Dorothy Hostatler of Lorain John Miskow and sister of Kipton called on Minnie Hostatler at the Pope home Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs J H Penfound and son Harlan visited Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Chestnut Ridge. Mrs Theodore Grills spent Thursday with her father Cornelius Smith of Edison Highway. Mr and Mrs William Penfound and children Theodore Francis and Thomas of New Orleans arrived Wednesday to visit relatives and return home after a summer in Augusta New Jersey.

Charles Cook Elyria H. H. Drusendahl Robert Silver I. F. Eldred Dorothy Hostatler Lorain John Miskow Kipton Minnie Hostatler Pope J. H. Penfound Harlan Robert Smith Chestnut Ridge Theodore Grills Cornelius Smith Edison Highway William Penfound Theodore Francis Thomas New Orleans Louisiana

Pittsfield Family Celebration Marks Eightieth Birthday

On September 17 a family gathering honored Mrs Houghton’s eightieth birthday at her home north of Oberlin in Russia Township. The event also celebrated Frances and Spencer Bartholomew’s anniversaries, and Mrs Houghton’s marriage anniversary. Twenty one family members shared a picnic supper with Mr and Mrs Clair Bartholomew and their children Donald and Florence in attendance.

Pittsfield George Houghton Oberlin Russia Township Mrrs. Houghton Frances Spencer Clair Bartholomew

Mills Visit Norwalk Relatives Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mills traveled to Norwalk on Saturday to visit relatives. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mohr.

A. G. Mills Norwalk Lawrence Mohr

Local Society Notes From Elyria and Nearby

The column lists residents visiting the A G Mills home including Mr and Mrs Robert Mills of Lorain and Mrs Mary Mills of Canton. Students Ros Baldwin-Wallace Berlin Robert Bear OSU Columbus 28 a freshman and Wynons Preston Oberlin sophomore. Teachers Fannie West Cleveland and Frances Gifford. Combined Home and Missionary Societies met at Mrs Luemma Whitneys home with next meeting at Mrs H E Pipers in October. William Neiding attended Russell Neiding and Ruth Schaefer wedding in Huron at 40 p m with reception in church parlor. Minnie Hamner and Elizabeth Pratt daughters of Mr and Mrs tended.

Man Elyria Robert Mills Lorain Mary Mills Clyde Canton A. G. Mills Robert Bear Ohio State University Columbus Robert Avery Baldwin-Wallace Beres Wynons Preston Oberlin College Graydon Brandt State College Nebraska Fannie West Cleveland Francess Gifford Luemma Whitney H. E. Piper William Neiding Russell Neiding Ruth Schaefer Huron Presbyterian Church Minnie Hamner Elizabeth Pratt

Local Birthdays And Medical Update From Oberlin Area

Miss Elsie Avery underwent an appendectomy at Allen Hospital Oberlin on Tuesday morning. A recent birthday supper honored Mrs. Cliff Bauer and Nick Wakeman. Guests included Alfred Mills family from Minnesota and Davidson family from Brighton, among others in Oberlin and Brownhelm.

Elsie Avery Allen Hospital Oberlin William Neiding Cliff Bauer Brownhelm Bauer Nick Wakeman Alfred Mills Roy and Ray Minnesota E. Earl Davidson Brighton Perry Brandt G. Mills Hugh Sweet Elyria George

Local Ladies Share Camp Crag Trip and Canning Plans

A potluck and reports from Mrs. F. C. West Mrs Grant Clifford and Mrs A C Norris highlighted a Camp Crag trip in Madine. Mrs Wallace Bear detailed the chasing project inspiring local ladies to showcase canned goods at Elyria. Next meeting is October 28 at Mrs Howard Dayton’s home with Miss Bird. Winter project labeled Hospitality in the Home.

Camp Crag Madine Famely F. C. West Grant Clifford Mra A. C. Norris Wallace Bear Elyria Fair Howard Dayton Miss Bird

German Find Produces Soap Oil From Coffee Grounds

Scientists at the Karlsruhe Technical School report a method to extract oil from spent coffee grounds for soap making, marking a novel German chemical breakthrough.

Berlin Karlsruhe

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