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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1936
Page
2
GRAFTON Lorally class at the M. E. Sunday school was entertained at the home of Mrs. Nettie Reichard with Mrs. A. L. Rinehart and Mrs. Grace MacClintock assisting. New officers elected include Mrs. J. H. Sheldon president and Mrs. C. B. Finler vice president.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Obitts hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. H. Stroth of Cleveland and Mrs. Leonard Noble of New York City. Afternoon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Rising of Grafton, Miss Wil emene Rising and Lewis Polszell of Cleveland. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stroth of Cleveland Heights and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Koepke of Lakewood.
Mrs. Bertha Kinnect has been in poor health for some time and is now confined to her bed.
Miss Laverne Zacharias wed Clyde Kline in Moendsville West Virginia. Residents and relatives from Elyria St John’s Michigan and nearby towns visited and attended events. Local societies, fairs, and dinners are noted along with several calls on friends and family in September gatherings.
The Belden Community circle gathered at the Davidson residence for a September meeting with quilting and a cafeteria dinner. A business session in the afternoon heard good reports as members and guests attended, including Mesdames Seckt Good man Prosser Lang Wise Rust Wise Klineet Looy Hosler Belden Davidson Beebe and others. The circle will meet in October with Mrs. A B Pfeiffer.
Over thirty Brookside P T A members met in the school auditorium Monday. President Mrs Harold Irish led the gathering planning to buy state recommended reading circle books for 32 dollars, start a circulating library with Lorain library supplying 399 to 400 books monthly, and discuss the two year levy if approved in November. New chairmen for hospitality finance program and membership were named.
The Women's Home Council set December 3 January 22 and February 23 for extension meetings led by Mrs. Lester Youtzy. The group aims to pursue interesting winter projects while encouraging community help.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hal Steiner, 86, were held Tuesday with burial in Peninsula, Ohio. She died Sunday in St. Joseph's hospital after a heart attack and is survived by her husband.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Chambers with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chambers and daughters visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schroeder in Birmingham. Miss Hilda Richter returned to North Canton to resume teaching for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Chambers and family were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Spauling.
The district will not hold school on September 25 for county fair attendance. The Board of Education shifts to monthly pay for all employees. The Junior and Senior Orchestra groups are formed under Mr. Ray Crowe with listed members and Thursday meeting times in Room 10.
Miss Ruth Rockwood begins teaching at Belle Vue High School. A graduate of Oberlin College she has pursued postgraduate work there.
Members of the Baptist church and friends held a farewell reception for Rev Glenn Wilson and his family Tuesday evening. One hundred ten guests attended a program and refreshments, and several lovely gifts were presented to the family.
Out of town guests included Fer. and Mrs. Bates of Spencer Rev. Stoll and daughter of Sandusky Rev. and Mrs. Kettering of New London Rev. Wangerman of Lorain Rev. C. W. Stitt of Macon Georgia and Mr. and Mrs. Riley Hastings of Elyria Rev. Wilson and family left Monday for their new home in Buffalo.
Miss Ruth Gott departed Monday for Delaware to enroll at Ohio Wesleyan University. Mrs. F. B. Gott and Miss Ruth Adams accompanied her. Miss Wilma Rookwood will begin as a sophomore at Oberlin Conservatory this month.
Mr and Mrs Archer L Wilcox and Mr and Mrs Will Wilcox joined Mr and Mrs F 3 Knowles and Mrs Tillie Feagier at the recent Great Lakes Exposition event.
On September 10 the Old Glory Juvenile Grange held its regular meeting and annual inspection. Mrs. Mason attended. Arlene Stone and George Mowatt joined. Helen Conkins’s application blank was read. Jeannette Wilcox won the penny match and members participated in an engaging program.
Forrest Weaver collided with a playmate Monday during a game and broke his collar bone. He was taken to the hospital to have it set.
The annual threen supper of the O. E. S. will be held on September 21 at 6 50 p m with balls and coffee provided. A good attendance is desired as this is the first meeting after the summer recess.
Thursday evening Sept 10 Old Glory Grange held its annual inspection with all officers except one present. Forty eight members plus two visitors attended. The first degree was given with rabieaux. William Sarge was reinstated. Deputy Frank Mason spoke on dues, membership and state convention delegates. Booster Night planned for Sept 30 and next meeting slated for Sept 24.
Rev. Wangerman of Lorain occupied the Baptist pulpit Sunday morning. No Methodist service occurred that morning due to a conference in session at Akron. Mrs. Carey Rush served as delegate from Penfield and LaGrange churches. Rev. J J McAlpine plans retirement after forty three years of service.
Oberlin residents Mr and Mrs Ned Gott and son visited LaGrange. Fremont and Cleveland visitors included Mrs Andrew Rawson and Mrs John Yeackel. R T Underhill fell ill and was taken to Elyria Clinic with Quiny Underhill and Harvey Underhill at his bedside. F J Knowles visited Toledo and Napoleon. Mrs F B Gott and others spent Thursday in Cleveland. Mayna Wolcott of Sterling was mentioned among attendees.
In a tense living room confrontation on Terror Mountain, Astroff confesses his scheme to steal a powerful explosive formula from Finley Trump. Amelia Bangor is revealed as the disguise for the bank teller, with Strand and Doyle uncovering the plot as the group plans escape and a hopeful marriage.
Mrs. Fred Hastings is improving after illness. Circle No. 1il of the Aid Society hosted a Turkish dinner on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bruce and family moved in with Freeman Hastings. The PTA held its initial meeting Tuesday with Mrs. Andrew Rawson as toastmistress and Supt. Oppelt speaking. Mrs. Frank Walcott welcomed teachers as F. A. Weaver presided. Alva Spicer will lead Social Service Work.
Eaton residents host visitors and families gather for events. Mrs Patrick Ryan and Mrs E Collins visit Blitch home for dinner. N J Haskin’s rheumatism care continues at Elyria Hospital. Harmony Four H Club plans county fair exhibit. Meyers house repairs underway. Rule family visit Green Springs. Charles Austin employed by W R Hawke. Grange September pot luck at Manns. Geneva Swan and Virginia Miller from Wooster stay weekend at Swan home. State Farm officials dined with Swan family Tuesday evening. Retenee aianee.
The Oberlin Road annual market committee chaired by G I Hobbs and Mrs Pierd met at her home to finalize event arrangements and appoint department committees. Members include R F Clark, Mrs Ford, Mrs Hurst, Frances Edmonds for soliciting. Cowdry and the young people's class for advertising. and teams for kitchen dining room fancywork flowers vegetables bake sale rummage reception. Ice cream and cake are to be served in the afternoon by Misses Metta and Eleanor Clark.
The women of the church, the L. C. W., gathered Thursday at the church to complete the work on the quilts and rugs.
Members of the Junior King's Daughters were entertained at the Oberlin residence of Mrs. Paul Guttman on Wednesday evening. East Oberlin attendees included Betty Waller Dorotha Rothwell Dorotha Hobbs Margaret Hurst and Mrs Gar McRoberts.
The Farm Women's Club held its regular meeting at Grange Hall on Wednesday. Members discussed upcoming events and shared community news during the session.
The group held an ill day meeting with noon pot luck under the guidance of Mrs. Anna Berg and Mrs. Eleanor Schramm. Committees for a forthcoming October supper were named, with Berg as chair and others handling market, dishes, and finances.
The Townsend Club met Thursday night with J. E. Rebb as speaker of the evening following his Elyria Townsend relay appearance. Refreshments were served.
Miss Gertrude Hobbs attends the Four-H Club convention in Columbus as Lorain county girls' club delegate. Wellington hosts a Ruth Hege reception. Hutchinsons visit Fremont. Frank Krueger home hosts Mary and Henry Bohn of Henrietta. Local visits include Brooks family in Duncan Falls and various guests at the Krueger and Miller homes.
Chatham residents share visits and parties at the homes of Whitman Hawke Browand and others. Several youths depart for Ohio State and Kent University while local students attend Oberlin and Medina sites. Community groups held dinner and church events as families plan for new school years.
The Christian church in Kipton changes its weekly services from Tuesday and Friday evenings to Wednesday at 7 45 PM. The new service will be a prayer and praise gathering.
Sunday School at 10 00 am Preaching at 11 00 am Evening service at 7 45 pm Read as a church notice detailing a full day rhythm with morning education and two worship periods.
The Camden Baptist Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Mildred Morgan’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Members spent the time piecing quilt blocks and finished with supper served to 13 attendees.
Professor Otis F Curtis and sons Edgar and Otis Jr arrive in Kipton Wednesday visiting relatives. Edgar attends Oberlin College. The Curtis party plans a few days stay with kin.
Spencer church group met for an all day work session at the home of Mrs Sam and Mrs Perry Herman. A productive day included a noon pot luck dinner. An missionary program and Bible study occupied the afternoon.
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of Spencer Baptist Church held its September meeting led by Mrs. Ray Mitchell. The day covered routine work, a pot luck dinner, a program, and discussion, followed by packing a box of clothing and bedding for the Mexican Gospel Mission at Mercado Arizona.
The General Aid Society of the Spencer M. E. church met Monday evening with new president Leora Smith. Group one chairmen Mesdames Walter Bowen and Will Moore will begin work in October, group two chairmen Mesdames E. W. Brown and Ray Brouse start in November, and group three chairmen Mesdames J. G. Koonts and C. C. Toubr begin in December. Each group has about thirty five members.
Baby Dar will be observed in the Spencer MW. E. church on Sunday Oct. 4. Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Koonts attended the North East Ohio Conference held in Akron the past week.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Bertha Broward for the usual work and program. Lunch was served by the entertaining committee.
Superintendent Beaumont reported the Spencer Public School enrollment reached a multiyear high as 264 pupils registered on Monday, first day of the 1936 37 term, with 144 in the first six grades and 120 in the upper six. first grade has 30 pupils taught by Miss Jennie Wolf.
Hughes MacLaren returned home to Bennington after visiting his son Charles and family. Mrs. McCourt and Mrs. Howard McCourt and children stayed in Lancaster with Clara Roller. Several residents plan moves and hospital stays while others visit relatives and attend events across region.
Brighton Community Club meets at Mrs Clarence Draper and daughter Dolas on Thursday September 24 for a covered dish dinner. Attendees include local families and residents from Wellington and nearby towns. Several social visits and host households are listed, with many local residents visiting relatives and attending events in the area.
New York and Wilford Pennsylvania are listed among visitors. Mr and Mrs E W Leathermen and two children Alfred and Barbara of Akron called in N E Fuller’s home. Laura Wilson and son Donald of Barberton were afternoon callers in the Fuller home. Dora Garver of Lodi and Wesley Myers of Levor visited Mrs Clara Woods. Clara Koonts and daughter Virginia of Homerville called on Eugene Aukerman. James Howe has enlisted in the navy and will be stationed at Norfolk Virginia. Alva White and spouse enjoyed a southern state motor trip. Harry Gross from Detroit spent time here with his mother Lucy Gross. Paul Woods and daughter and Fred Fishburn and son of Shreve attended Friday supper with Mrs Clara.
Akron families visited relatives in Bucyrus and Castalia while attending events in Vernilion and Cleveland. The piece lists multiple households including Adams Eppley Derek Slusher Eppler and Stang with gatherings at home, parishes, and expositions reflecting a late summer social round.
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