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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1939
Page
9
At five oclock this afternoon in the parlors of the First Methodist church Lorain Miss Loa Jane Truxell and Jack Korb Bellingham exchanged marriage vows. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Truxell 3274 Broadway Lorain. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs J H Bellingham 108 Longford
Mr and Mrs Ernest Haag will visit Elyria and Cleveland for about ten days after a September 17 wedding in Richmond California. The bride Marie Wollesen wore a floor length white chiffon gown with orange blossom wreath. Attendant Dorothy Wollesen in aquamarine carried sweet peas and roses. The ceremony was by Reverend O Rohrer. The couple plans a Washington DC trip before returning to California to establish their home.
The Young Peoples Forum meets Sunday at four at the YWCA with officer elections to follow and a discussion on Americas next step. Events include a Lorain wedding of Raymond Burke and bride, Mrs Bellingham, with details on attire, gifts, and travel plans, plus church group activities, a Yellowstone trip account, and upcoming meetings and social events at the YWCA and local homes.
Miss Susan Hinman of Oberlin was chosen president of Lorain County W C T U at a Brighton Congregational church session. Officers include vice presidents F A Drummond Oberlin G Thomas Lorain treasurer Anna Yoewerk Lorain, recording secretary Anna Kennedy Elyria, and corresponding secretary Etta M Wright Oberlin. The convention featured devotions, a memorial for twelve deceased members, a Frances Willard life article, and a county narcotics talk. Hinman was elected as a delegate to the National Convention in Rochester, with travel expenses provided by supporters.
Doris Todd spoke on the Department of Aid for Dependent Children and child welfare at a Women’s Relief Corps meeting. Maude Jackson presided as 28 members discussed attending the district convention October 3 in Wellington and a district picnic September 27 at Lakeview Park Lo. Bertha Boothroyd gave a Constitution Day reading and Mary Miller sang In the Garden of Tomorrow with Agnes Erickson. The next meeting October 13 will include a noon public dinner and all officers must attend for inspection drilling. The executive committee meets Tuesday at Mrs. Neufer’s home, 303 Lake.
A roundup of Elyria area social visits includes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers of McKeesport stopping by Ed Rogers in Elyria and Ralph Rogers in Lorain, Mrs. Orval Ward and Mrs. Earl Peabody visiting their cousin Mrs. W. C. Fowls, and Dr. Walter A. Maier speaking at Oberlin events. Also noted are trips to Cincinnati for Pythian Sisters, house guests for Rev. Armin Schroeder, relatives moving homes, and students and former residents attending colleges and conventions.
A slate of gatherings across clubs and societies with rehearsals and meetings. Daughters of Saraha hold a supper before a meeting. B P W Glee Club rehearses at Eleanor Armstrong’s Broad Street home. Sunny Side Up Club with Grace Carr. Sans Souci with Harvey Curtis. Rainbow Gurls install officers with a dance. YWCA membership drive begins with tea for captains and teams. Chatter-Doos meet at 125 Beverly Court. Forensic Club meets with Mrs W F Bell. 2nd ConglMens Brotherhood. Y Debs at YWCA at 7 30 for musical tea. Lat A Lot Club with Mrs Guy Blackwell. Knights of Columbus. Captain P D Reefy Circle Ladies of G A R. King Solomon Lodge. Townsend Club No 1 meets at 8. Miss Aurilla Lyon hosts Tau Chi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha at Lucille Griffin’s East Avenue home. Lyon discusses Mazzini and Portugal’s poets. Pearl Alexander leads discussion on Europe and the US. refreshments served.
The H G L Club was entertained at the home of Miss Eleanor Wircenski on Prospect street. Bingo awarded prizes to Mrs Henrietta Smith Mrs Leah Shuster and Mrs Ethel Gibbons for the three high scores. Nine members and one guest attended a light lunch. The next meeting will be at Mrs Leah Shuster’s home on October 5.
The East Side Guild of St Andrews Church will hold a work meeting in the church Guild Room on October 12, not October 5 as previously announced in yesterday's report.
Admission names include Donald Stepnicka Avon Mrs Russell Mercero 252 Fairlawn Ave John Csontos Jr Lorain Frank Kudlow 1706 West Ave Mrs Paul Bassett Grafton Mrs Philip Pappas Bay Village Norma Slusher 1213 West Ave Mrs Fred Dean 511 Taylor St Discharges list Mrs Samuel Wurst Ancil Segraves 116 Charles Ct Horatio Merleke Radshawl 417 North St Mrs Earl Walker 513 Park Pl Mrs Leo Spinks 203 Marseilles Ave Geraldine Powell 203 Bath St Joan Amridas Lorain Gus Stamat is Lorain.
A guidance note tells a 14 year old to avoid weight loss and focuses on flattering wardrobe choices. It suggests soft necklines, dresses with fullness, and low V shapes to camouflage bust size. It also offers coiffure tips to balance facial features and eye spacing. The text ends with a stray mention of the Department of State’s conference division.
An unusually large audience gathered yesterday at the Baptist church on East Avenue for Widening Circle's first meeting of the season. Mrs. A. O. Hales led with scripture, followed by a duet by Mrs. Garthe of Amherst and Mrs. L. A. Hays. The study period drew from Isaiah and Daniel, and hostesses included Mrs. L. H. Dunfee and others. An all day work meeting is set for October sixth with lunch provisions by members.
Virginia Steigerwald hosted Alpha Omega as Marian Hunter becomes president with Ruth Meinke vice president Mar guerite Kuffner secretary and Vivian Martin treasurer. Committees were named for the Halloween party bake sale and constitution revision. The group planned to buy black cardigans. A handkerchief shower honored Marian Hunter. Bunco awarded first prizes to Norma Rhoades and Ruth Meinke, with Virginia Martin consoled. Refreshments followed and Joyce Maddock invited the club to meet on October 12.
Thirty five members of the Good Will Bible class of First Congregational church met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Martin Mueller's West Avenue home. Mrs. Lucy Houserman presided, reports were accepted, and business discussions filled the afternoon. Refreshments were served during the social hour. next meeting at Mrs. Houserman's Charles Court home on October 27 with assistants Mrs. Hoover and Miss Seton.
A list of names and ages with occupations and towns appears, detailing licenses or associations for individuals including Frank Walend news paperman aged 25 Elyria and Helen Jurczynski 2 Elyria township, John Sabo 23 Amherst garage owner, Alethia Strauss 18 Amherst, Joseph MacDonald 45 Fairview Village tool maker, Mildred Strauss 36 Amherst, William Hemphill 23 Pittsfield farmer, Esther Kruger 21 Pittsfield township, H Charles Colcord 28 Cleveland service dept, Wilma H Castle 20 Avon Lake, Julius Bennett 30 Elyria painter, Mary Miller 21 Russia township, Leon Monske 25 Graf ton machinist, Dorothy Mae Codner 20 Elyria, Edwin B Thompson 28 Elyria repairman, Celine G Rheam 23 Elyria, Clarence E Smith 36 East Carlisle welder, Maxine Margaret Roling 25 Carlisle, John Stepura 37 Lorain laborer, Mary Olszewski 27 Lorain, Gerald Strait 21 Huntington farmer, Thirza Witbeck 21 Penfield. Harvard House in Stratford-on-Avon notes birthplace of Katharine Rogers mother of John Harvard. Text on avian sleep mechanics describes ankle joint and toe bending to prevent falling.
As a new school year begins, a PTA School of Instruction is planned in Elyria under District Director supervision. The program covers PTA structure, committees, membership, safety, and national projects with speakers including Mrs. I W Basinger and Mrs. Carl W Martin.
Hear Mission Worker Mrs Schwachenwold in Cleveland spoke last night as Grace Guild opened its Fall season in the parish hall. The business meeting announced a repeat of the play Aaron Slick of Punkin Krick at Eaton High School on September 29 in cooperation with the Farmers Institute. The guild plans candy sales, named committee members Helen Nierman and Helen Hoton, and requested sales tax stamps for credit. The guild donated forty five dollars to the church building fund. After adjournment Mrs Schwachenwold described sixteen years as a Lutheran worker at the City Mission, hospital visits, and the need for Deacon cases. A junior floor lamp from the guild was given to Miss Gertrude Hoton, whose marriage to Roger Hart is set for October 3. Refreshments featured a miniature bride and groom and cake decorations.
Fifteen members of P.H.C. officers club were hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Brucker on Adams street for a masquerade night. Final plans were set for a pillow case card party on October sixth at J.O.O.F Hall with Agnes Dunford Lillian Heimsath Alice Kaylor Florence Resar on arrangements. Pinochle winners were Flora Read Alice Kaylor and brothers Clarence and Leonard Dunford.
Penny supper and Monday night stop announced by the Daughters of Sahara at the British Empire Club Rooms likely featuring a social program and communal meal, inviting members and guests to attend in the evening.
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