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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

13

Senior Friendship Club Welcomes New Members At Tea

The Senior Friendship Club welcomed 145 new members at a dedicatory tea at the YWCA yesterday. Members registered, received blue and white programs, and enjoyed dancing led by Elizabeth Love. A “Key to Friendship” passed among attendees. Mary Ellen Yoder won candy for holding the key when the music ended.

PHE Elizabeth Love Mary Ellen Yoder Helen Goodspeed Myrna Gleason

Tea Opens Year For Catholic Study Club No. 2

Catholic Study Club 2 started its season with a tea at president Mrs. Don Myers home assisted by secretary Mrs. Irvin Wentz. Publicity chair Ted E. Seward was named as the group outlined plans for upcoming programs. A later note mentions a prewedding gathering for Miss Gertrude Hoton and Roger Hart, with a wedding set for October 3 at St. Marys church.

Catholic Study Club Don Myers Columbia Avenue Irvin ‘Wentz Ted E. Seward Charles White Stanford Avenue Henry Radican William Thomas Walsh Richard S. Horan

Newlyweds Welcome Friends at Monroe Street Home

Mr and Mrs Edward J Skorke hosted friends at 117 Monroe Street to celebrate their marriage performed by Father Leo J Brissel on Saturday September 23 at nine in the morning Mrs Skorke formerly Ione Fish of the city. A West Avenue party hosted by Mrs Krieg honored Grace McCullough and Gertrude Hotow with plans for Hotow to wed Roger Hart October 3. New club meetings and social games featured bridge and hearts with prizes and gifts, and notices of upcoming entertainments and duties across several households.

John Wirsham Gates Avenue Maxine’ Roling Clarence ¥. Smith Joe Arsem Clifford Smith Gerald Johns Lucille Roling Max Kuchenrither Rollin Moran Smith-Roling St. Mary's Church Edward J. Skorke Monroe Street Leo J. Brissel Skorke Ione Fish Pedro Mrrs Charles Smith West River Street Thelma Traxler Helen Smith Louise Woodcock Elizabeth Wilhelmy Loch Strect

Lorain Area Personal Briefs and Local Society Notes

John E Handcy mourns brothers in law death in Marseilles Ohio. plans to travel with relatives. Lila Lee performs in Tonight We Dance with Ruth Chatterton at Hanna theatre Cleveland. Detroit run next week. Mrs Mary Tapper elected grand mistress of finance for Ohio Pythian Sisters in Cincinnati. Various residents travel to Columbus Pittsburgh and New York for studies and business. Membership activities and social events noted at St Paul’s Church circles with plans for October meetings and a rummage sale.

John E. Handcy West Broadstreet Harry A. Kinney Marseilles Ohio Elyrian I. O. O. F. Lodge Handcy Harry Thompson Lila Lee Leonard Tufford Miss Lee Ruth Chatterton Hanna Theatre Cleveland Auriol Lee Detroit Mary Tapper West Ridge Road State of Ohio Cincinnati Keith Clotz Middle Avenue Dye William Lersch Harrison Street Bob DeLloyd Seventh Street Columbus Ohio State University J. S. Cunningham Cleveland Street Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Elizabeth Ritchie New York City A. Terry Kenyon Avenue Steel and Iron Maude’ Stevenson Grafton ‘Road Eighteenth Street Wilbur McVeigh Elyria Memorial Hospital McVeigh North Ridgeville QO. W. Greene Rochester New York Graystone Hotel John Fritz Ambherst George Nevins West River Street Friends Norwalk

Rummage Sale Saturday at 558 Broad Street

A rummage sale is set for Saturday September 30 at 558 Broad Street. Proceeds benefit community projects and shoppers are invited to browse items from household goods to clothing. Public notices urge early arrival for best selection.

Broad St

Girl Scouts Troop 2 Postpones Cookout and Welcomes New Members

Rain delays cookout for Girl Scout Troop No. 2 and lunch is taken at the Armory on Third Street. Five new girls join including Jane Brydon, Joan Brydon, Joan Ryan, Carol Swanson, Barbara Terry, and Shirley Standen. Troop plans a hike to Scouts Roost Saturday at 11 A M, and the meeting ends with Taps and Goodnight Circle.

Armory Third Street Jane Brydon Joan Brydon Joan Ryan Carol Swanson Barbara Terry Shirley Standen Goodnight Circle

Mrs Lottie Marsh Named New Queen of Malta Dames

Mrs Lottie Marsh elected queen of the Malta Dames at a meeting in O F hall last night other officers were named and will be installed October 11 by Ella May Dean Sovereign Protector A Zenocacia report from Reading Pennsylvania was presented Ruth Kauffman and Lottie Marsh received special prizes a supper will precede the installation at six o clock

Dames of Malta Lottie Marsh O. O. F. Hall Ella May Dean Cleveland Esther Smith Naomi Harriet Copas Lila Christiansen Ruth Kauffman Osca Higgie Edith Slater Helen Rankin Lucille Fawkes Edna Manzelman Marcella Scott Emily Scrivens Ida Ryan Bessie Smith Jessie Raesier Louise Tichenor Agnes Erickson Reading Pennsylvania Ivan Simmons

Delightful Program Planned For Annual Y W C A Open House

The annual Open House at the YWCA, Friday at eight, showcases the membership drive climax and invites the public to inspect both residence and gym. Highlights include Mildred Coleman and Charles Lampkin, noted Cleveland performers in dramatic readings with musical atmosphere, backed by a committee of Mrs. Deane Burns and others organizing hostesses, refreshments, and interpretive talks on YWCA offerings.

Thes Y. W. C. A R. C. Novatney Mildred Coleman Charles Lampkin Cleveland Miss Coleman Lampkin Cassandra Brothers Deane Burns George Lamberton

Couple Celebrates Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

The fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Hess of 1145 Tenth Street Lorain was marked with a surprise party last evening. Guests came from Lorain Elyria Cleveland Amherst Spencer Oberlin Jackson Michigan and Ashland. A three tiered wedding cake centered the buffet table and gifts were exchanged.

John. Hess Tenth Street Lorain Elyria Cleveland Amherst Spencer Oberlin Jackson Michigan Ashland

Transportation Of Blind To Center Is Problem of League

Elyria Service League extends work for the blind for another year and seeks funds for transportation to the Center for the Sightless in Lorain county. About ten sightless residents use the center. Lions Club funds have run dry. The league asks community chests, clubs, and individuals to aid county-wide transport. A rummage sale is planned for October 7 at the Center. Beulah Williams continues in charge. Joseph Beltz to lead next meeting on October 23.

Elyria Service League Ward Young Columbia Avenue Center For Lorain Lions Club of Service League Beulah Williams Joseph Beltz League

Allen PTA Executive Meeting Plans October Fifth Session

The Allen Parent-Teacher Association executive board met at Mrs Cyril Brecknock's home to plan the next school meeting on Thursday October fifth at 2:00. Topics include suggestions for the year's work and a new by-laws draft. Report on the successful paper sale and forthcoming board meeting at Mrs Wilbur Gaston's home on October 25.

Allen Parent - Teacher Association Cyril Brecknock Longfellow Street Ways and Means Wilbur Gaston Brecknock Gaston

Mary-Martha class sets fall activities with luncheon

The Mary-Martha class of the First Methodist church opened fall activities with a 6 30 p m tureen luncheon in the church dining room. Twenty two members and six guests including Dr F L Hicks and Mrs Hicks and Dorothy Hicks were seated at a long table decorated with fall flowers. Hostesses were Mrs C B Simkins and officers Mesdames Severs Linville McCord Bellingham O Malley Wurster and Ray. After dinner the group attended a prayer meeting in the upper room. Next month the class will meet October tenth with Mrs McCord as chairman.

Mary-Martha First Methodist Church F. L. Hicks Dorothy Hicks R. Montague Kenneth Jennings Bonna Mae Reynolds C.B. Simkins Mesdames Severs Linville McCord Bellingham O'Malley Wurster Ray

Luncheon precedes Ladies Aid meeting at Church of Christ

About twenty five women attended a noon luncheon at the Church of Christ before the Ladies Aid society business meeting. Mrs J D Funk led a devotional, Mrs Will Foster spoke on her Florida trip, and Mrs C M Terry led the session planning Fall and Winter projects. A November 29 luncheon is planned. Elyria YWCA membership drive reports progress with Harwood Lersch’s team at 32, others at 27 and 18.

Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society J. D. Funk Will Foster Florida C. M. Terry Elyria ¥. W. C. A Association Harwood Lersch Robert Boylan Murs Malcolm Forbes

Eradication Of Bangs Disease Aims For Dairymen

Lorain County dairy herd owners will soon have an opportunity to join the Bangs Disease eradication program. County agent C I Hummel reports about 150 Lorain County herds already under supervision with more owners expressing interest. New agreement copies were received and tests will be made as funds allow indemnities for condemned cows. About 43,000 herds statewide are under supervision.

Lorain County C. I. Hummel Hummel

Rebekah Lodge Hostesses Guide Oct Meeting

Mrs. Ruby Beal hosted Past Noble Grands of Rebekah lodge in the I O O F hall dining room on Wednesday afternoon with assistants Mrs. Kate Reinhardt Mrs. Ann Schanbacher and Mrs. Ellen Lockard. Iva Marsh won a free contest and Mrs. Hazel Markel won a car romance prize while Mrs. Lorena Handbey took the special prize. A refreshment course was served before adjournment and plans were made to meet again on Wednesday October twenty fifth with Mrs. Laura Ferrell of Harvard avenue.

Ruby Beal Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Kate Reinhardt Ann Schanbacher Ellen Lockard Iva Marsh Hazel Markel Lorena Handbey Laura Ferrell Harvard Avenue

Local club and meeting calendar for YWCA and area groups

Calendar items list meetings at YWCA MCI A and other venues. Beta Sigma Chi Au dre Foster at Harvard avenue. Kim Ko with Stella Pin cura Lorain. Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary hashingo party at Woodman ha h preceded by 7 30 meeting. Zhonta class of 2nd Congregational at Schiebel home Spruce Street. PTA parliamentary procedure lecture at YMC A Ra Zell club with Mrs Hallauer Murray Ridge. St Agnes Circle No 4 with Mrs Stella Wilbert 331 Furnace Notawa with Mrs Marshall Tran Harwood Street Show notes many scattered gatherings across Lap.

Beta Sigma Chi Audrey Foster Harvard Avenue Kim-Ko Stella Pincura Lorain Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary Tom Hallauer Murray Ridge St. Agnes Circle No Stella Wilbert Furnace Street Notawa Marshall Tran Harwood Street Bethel Shrine Pythian Sisters Moose St. Andrew's

Licenses listed for crane pilot and teachers in Ohio towns

Sterling W. Miller 23 of Sheffield township licensed as crane pilot. Kathleen L. McCracken 19 of Lorain licensed as crane pilot. John McCullough 28 of Cleveland licensed as recreation teacher. Mattie Scott 21 of 1219 Went avenue Elyria licensed as recreation teacher. James Balas 24 of Lorain licensed as mill worker. Lila Muth 19 of Amherst licensed as recreation teacher.

Sterling W. Miller Sheffield Township Kathleen L. McCracken Lorain John McCullough Cleveland Mattie Scott Went Avenue Elyria James Balas Lila Muth Amherst

Admissions and Discharges List Includes Several Names

A miscible roster shows admissions for Phyllis Mae Dostall Claude Terry William Eschke Mrs Harry Hyman Mrs John Frita Amherst Raymond Brunner Catherine Logvn Mrs Wilbur McVeigh John Kovacs and discharges for Edward Bathey Nancy Livermore and Dwight Ward.

Phyllis Mae Dostall Prospect Street Claude Terry West Street William Eschke Huron Street Harry Hyman Devoncourt John Frita Amherst Raymond Brunner Rush Street Catherine Logvn R.D Wilbur McVeigh North Ridgeville John Kovacs Third Street Edward Bathey Waverly Court Nancy Livermore Bell Avenue Dwight Ward Second Street

New Anniversary Stamp Issued At Elyria Post Office

A new three cent stamp marking the 300th anniversary of colonial printing went on sale today at the Elyria post office. The design features a hand operated printing press.

America Elyria

Ohio D A R Marks Historic Building Jubilee at Ohio University

The Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the golden jubilee of the national DAR with a ceremony on the Ohio University campus. Manasseh Cutler Hall was marked as a historic site, honoring Cutler as chaplain, scientist, physician, minister and statesman. State officers and 121 chapters attended, with Nabby Lee Ames chapter hosting a tea after the program. The event opened with a concert by the Ohio University band and ROTC color guards.

Athens Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution National Dar Society Ohio University Manasseh Cutler Northwest Territory Ohio Ohio Society Toledo

Grading Of Apples Demonstration For Lorain County Growers

A demonstration on Baldwin apple grading will be held next Thursday evening at the William Schmittgen packing house on Middle Ridge Road. County agent C. I Hummel announced the event. Federal inspector A. Brookhart will conduct the session, following a prior demonstration that prompted growers to request another.

Lorain County William Schmittgen Middle Ridge Road C. I Hummel A. Brookhart Ohio Brookhart

Printing Presses Through The Ages 1639 to 1939

A compact note traces the evolution of press technology from the 17th century to the 20th, marking 300 years of typographic development. It highlights key shifts in pressing mechanisms, paper quality, and distribution methods that shaped public communication.

Mexico's Silver Output Dominates World Share

Mexico produces about 40 percent of the earth's annual silver output, highlighting its dominant role in global silver production and supply. This significant share underscores the country's mineral sector strength and impact on markets and prices.

Mexico

Pillow Case Card Party at J.C.C.F. Hall

Rockettes Parent's Club hosts a pillow case card party at J.C.C.F. hall on Friday evening at 8 pm. Funds raised support club activities and community events. Participants urged to bring cards and good cheer.

Rockettes Parent’s Club J.C.C.F. Hall

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