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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1936

Page

2

Y W C A Opened Membership Drive With Tea Event

More than seventy five women attended the Y W C A tea marking the start of the association’s membership drive at the West avenue parlors. Mrs. D A Baird outlined the program from schoolgirl to home life and emphasized support from two member types both for funds and participation. Categories included one dollar, five dollars sustaining, and one hundred dollars life memberships. A fall open house was announced for October 7 21st at 2 30 with a talk on old glass and Jacob Meier lectures.

Association West Avenue H. W. Ingersoll Mirs C. H. Cushing Richard Schmittgen Clark Braddock Fred Pahl William Schmittgen D. A. Baird Alice McCracken W.C. A Eric Chapman Robert Wilson Ona Holly Holly Jacob Meier

Girl Scouts Plan Overnight Hike After First Aid Class

Twenty three Girl Scouts met at the Second Congregational church Monday afternoon with Jane Roig in charge. Patrel Corners led the Tenderfoot class and Jane Rithwine instructed the Second Class Scouts on bandages. Mrs BD Hull directed. A game called Train Smash tested First Aid knowledge. Final plans announced for an overnight hike Friday and Saturday. Good night Circle and Taps closed the meeting.

Second Congregational Church Jane Roig Patrel Corners Jane Rithwine BD. Hull

Suni Sith Club Opens Season With Tureen Supper

Suni Club held a tureen supper at the W C A to open the season. Fall flowers and candies adorned the tables. Marl Frre, Mabel Eubanks and Mabel Wade hosted. A new constitution was adopted and plans for an educational program were formed. A skit for the Fall Festival was planned and bridge games followed with Lois Littleton winning first, Alice McCracken second, Ona Shumaker low.

Suni Club Marl Frre Mabel Eubanks Mabel Wade Bridge Lois Littleton Alice McCracken Ona Shumaker Low

Birthday Courtesy At Country Club

A golf party and luncheon at Elyria Country Club honored Mrs. Charles H. Davis of Lakewood and Mrs. Ed Raus of Elyria. Sixteen winter bowling group members attended. each guest received a gift. A birthday cake and Fall garden flowers adorned the table. Golf prizes went to Mrs. Raus for low net, Mrs. Leonard Tufford for low putts, Mrs. W. G. Barnes for selected holes, and Mrs. C. H. Davis for low score on No. 15.

Elyria Country Club Charles H. Davis Lakewood Ed Raus Elyria Davis Raus Leonard Tufford W. G. Barnes C. H. Davis

Church of Christ School ends eight week contest with tureen supper

The Sunday School adult and young people departments held a concluding gathering with about 125 attendees. Deane Burns presided, Roger Williams led singing with Mrs. Foster on piano, and soloists Jean Fridenstine and Virginia Bromger performed. C A Gibbons spoke and presented an original poem Keep a Comin and Herman Gannett responded.

Church of Christ Deane Burns Roger Williams Will Foster Jean Fridenstine Virginia Bromger Donna King C. A. Gibbons Herman Gannett Young People’s Department DeEtie Burdue Bob Chap Earl Demos Robert Mallory D. A. Baird

Women of Cap tain P D Reely Circle Meet

Mrs Dorothy Wiliert led the regular meeting of Captain P D Reely Circle as Ladies of the G A R gathered. Mrs Louise Freeman was reported slowly improving at the Heloria Clinic. Mrs Sadie Mae Williams of Cleveland was elected to the National Board of Administration and as Senior Vice President of Betsy Ross Junior Club at the Washington convention. A bingo party is planned for October to be held at Daisy Hardy’s Clark Street home. The next meeting is set for October 294 Aw OoiTL.

Dorothy Wiliert P. D. Reely Louise Freeman Heloria Clinic Sadie Mae Williams Cleveland National Board of Administration Betsy Ross Washington, D. C Daisy Hardy Clark Street

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Notices

Admission and discharge entries list individuals by name and address. Names include Baby Girl Fert man, Mrs. Les ter Bolger, Mrs Celia Dragar, Mrs Moritz Ferchland, Clarence Mattke, Betty Wheeler, Faith Ellis, Mrs Keith Brown, Ruth Rolsh, Frank Ru dio, George Taylor, Barbara Kirsch. Locations include Berlin Heights Oberlin Lorain Ridgeville and streets such as Chestnut Harwood 9th 12th West Ave Chestnut Rd No 1.

Fertman Chestnut St Lester Bolger Celia Dragar Harwood St Moritz Ferchland Clarence Mattke Berlin Betty Wheeler Oberlin Hattie Brower 9Th St Faith Ellis W. 12Th St Keith Brown Lorain Ruth Rolsh Ridgeville Frank Rudio West Ave George Taylor Barbara Kirsch

Licenses Granted to England and Miller in Wellington

The notice lists licenses awarded to Howard P. England, 30, a Wellington salesman, and Harriet Miller, 22, of Wellington township.

Howard P. England Wellington Harriet Miller Wellington Township

Lacy Squares Crochet Pattern 5695 Offered

Pattern 5695 provides instructions and charts for two filet crochet squares used together or separately for cloth, bedspread, or scarf. Learn lace stitches, material options including string or mercerized cotton, and view illustrations. Send 10 cents and your name address and pattern number to Chronicle Telegram Arts Dept New York NY.

Chronicle-Telegram Arts Dept 4Th Street New York X. Y

Maxine Garford Installed As Worthy Advisor In Elyria Rainbow

Maxine Garford was installed as worthy advisor of the Elyria Assembly Rainbow for Girls with about a hundred attendees. Ruth Long served as installing officer, assisted by June Garford, Pauline Geigey, Audrew Squire, Myrna Smetzer and Mrs. Katherine Merthe, as new officers and escorts were announced.

Maxine Garford Elyria Assembly Rainbow For Axine Garford Elyria Assembly Rainbow Ruth Long June Garford Pauline Geigey Audrew Squire Myrna Smetzer Katherine Merthe Thea nAff Fianee Batee

Couple Observes Golden Wedding in Orland Ohio

P Homer Wilson and Marry Frances Connor marked fifty years of marriage observed in Orland Ohio on September 30. They reside in Elyria area since 1923 after moving from Oberlin where they lived since 1912. Family gathered at 12123 Middle Avenue for a six o clock dinner with son Paul Wilson and relatives from Cleveland Lakewood Oberlin and Minneapolis among attendees.

Orland Ohio P. Homer Wilson Frances Connor J. R. Williams Logan Wilson Oberlin Elyria Wilsom Middle Avenue Paul Wilson Aiden Peabody Cleveland Ruth Wilson Lakewood Mildred Gales William Bozzett Wilbur Peabody Elizabeth Peabody Rouseali Clydle C. Wilson Minneapolis Minnesota Daily Stor

Open Church Nuptials For Frances Sherrill Eager Bride

Miss Frances Sherrill and Paul S. Eager wed in a First Methodist ceremony at three thirty with the altar trimmed in palms and white blooms. The bride wore turquoise maire and a pearl necklace given by the groom. Marian Sherrill was maid of honor. Earl Tompkins was best man. reception followed at Gabies. The couple, graduates of Elyria High, plan a Lake Michigan honeymoon and will reside at 254 Harricon Street.

Frances Sherrill N. B. Sherrill Lake Avenue Paul S. Eager B. C. Eager East River Street First Methodist Church E. J. Bond Wilfred Bleck Miss Marian Sherrill Earl Tompkins Byron Eager David Lloyd Mr and Eager Maezician Lake Michigan Harricon Street Elyria High School Ir. Eager Elyria Savings and Trust Company Oberlin School of Commerce Prudential Life Insurances Company

Columbus Day Ball Plans By Knights of Columbus

At a regular meeting last evening the Knights of Columbus organized a private Columbus Day ball for members and their families. The Lakewood Intercouncil meeting planned for October 13 was postponed until further notice.

Knights of Columbus Lakewood

Local Personal News From Lighth Street Area

The community shares weekend visits and travels including Merritt and Walter Ebersbacher families in town, Gene Miers returning to Ohio State University, Doris Sherrill and Paul Eager wedding attendees, and Milliken family trips to Michigan and Detroit. Also noted are out of town visits by Giar and Beck families, Cleveland Expos attendance, and plans for Emma Tyler and Emma Scharfenberg to move to Phoenix. Births, departures, and upcoming events are listed.

Merritt Powell Lighth Street Walter Ebersbacher Dale Youngstoun Ohio Gene Miers Erie Street Columbus Chbro Ohio State University A. W. Sherrill Pittsburgh A. C. Pnenil Doris Barberton Gorman Lakewood John Nichols Judy Sherrill Parma Frances Sherrill Paul Eager O. C. Milliken Eastern Heights Boulevard Michigan Franklin Chase Milliken Ann Arbor University of Michigan Giar John Beck Jack Spencer West Coast Boulded Dam Lons Beach California Sam Avery Harry Dickers Cleveland James Cooper Detroit Michican C. A. Norton East Bridge Street Emma Tyler Emma Scharfenberg Lake Avenue Phoenix Arizona Lester Bolger Elyria Memorial Hospital Hazel Butler Des Moines Iowa Clarence Schroeder Cleveland Street Howard B. Somers Park Avenue Pennsylvania National Association of Insurance Agents J. R. Caldwell Plaza Apartments Lester Crampton Women's Missionary Societies of the Cleveland Presbyterial

Calendar society meetings and church groups listed

Calendar Sigma Gamma Sorority meets with Forest Orders. Legion Auxiliary holds postponed meeting. Business and Professional Women dine at 1st Cong church. J J Club meets with Ann Kocis at 5235 Furnace Street. Theta Kappa Omega meets with Vivian Richards. Elvira Council PTA meets in high school. IOOF lodge meets. Congregational division meets with Mrs Earl Jolley at Lake Avenue. United J holds meeting at VFW hall followed by bridge and bingo. Methodist Sunday school board meets at church.

Sigma Gamma Sorority Legion Auxiliary 1St Cong J. J. J. Club Ann Kocis Furnace Street Theta Kappa Omega Vivian Richards Princeton Avenue Elvria Counci P.T. A Elvria I V. F. Wharl Bridge Binzo Methodist Sunday School Board

Weather postpones Girl Scouts hike for Troop 5?

Girl Scouts of Troop 5 postponed last night’s hike due to bad weather. They met at American Legion Home, formed three patrols named Buttercup Honersuckie and Mountain Laurel, and the meeting closed with Taps. Next Monday a mother and daughter tea will be led by Mrs. Paul Roiz.

Girl Scouts Troop 5 American Legion Paul Roiz

Monday Colonial Club Gatherings at Mrs Hannaford’s Home

Mrs A M Hannaford hosted the Monday Colonial Club at her Fifth street residence. Dessert preceded afternoon games with three tables of five hundred in play. In two weeks Mrs D W McLeod of Fifth street will entertain.

A. M. Hannaford Fifth Street Monday Colonial Club

Entertains At Shower For Mrs Esther Smith Guests

Mrs Esther Smith hosted a shower at 156 Courtland Street last night with two guests of honor Mrs Jennie Kovacs Schock and Mrs Alice Pincura of Lorain. Bridge at three tables yielded prizes to Helen Standen Jennie Morse and La Donna Bramwell.

Esther Smith Courtland Street Jennie Kovacs Schock Alice Pincura Lorain Bridge Helen Standen Jennie Morse la- Donna Bramwell Ana Botamer Meda Bell Mildred Ehrke Hieren Standen Jennie Schock Florence Garford Eva Schock Blanche van Dusen Shirley Struck Ethel Kovacs Jenna Morse Thelma Eleanor Erichson

Fall social opens with bridge at Lohnes home

The Executive Board of the Child Conservation League hosted a Fall season social at Mrs. FL W Lohnes home on Oxford avenue. After a brief business meeting guests played bridge with scores awarded to Mrs. Don Fidter Mrs. Hogan and Mrs. A H West. On Monday October 19 study programs begin with Mrs Fidter hosting at her Eastern Hershts Boulevard residence.

The Child Conservation League FL. W. Lohnes Oxford Avenue Scoress Don Fidter Hogan A. H. West Fidter Hershts Boulevard

Agenda Fraternity schedules winter dances and meetings

Members of the Agenda Fraternity held a special session to plan winter events. They voted to meet on Monday evenings at least through October. The season opens with a Friday dance at the Hedges featuring Chuck Whitter's orchestra and will continue on alternate Fridays throughout the winter.

Agenda Fraternity Chuck Whitter

Rebekah Lodge District Meeting Planned At Medina

The 26th annual District meeting for Rebekah Lodge District No. 9 will be held in Medina on Tuesday October 6. Mrs Anna Gehrke of St Clair Rebekah Lodge 297 will preside as district president. Session begins promptly at 2 o clock. Transport requests may be directed to Mrs J H Pope Mrs Jeanette Arnold or Mrs H R Wright.

Medina Rebekah Lodge District No. 9 Anna Gehrke St. Clair

LaPorte Ladies Aid Meeting and Cub Scout Pack Session

The LaPorte Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. C. M. Johnson home on Wednesday September 30 with dinner served at 12 45. The Cub Scouts Pack meets at First Congregational Church at four o clock Thursday afternoon. Rollin Hinkson Auxiliary Sewing Club gathers Wednesday afternoon with Nellie Burton of Fur Race Street.

LaPorte Ladies Aid C. M. Johnson Cub First Congregational Church Rollin Hinkson Nellie Burton Fur- Race Street

Kipton Graduates Enter Varied Postgrad Paths

Graduates from Kipton pursue majors and jobs across Ohio. Calwyn Davidson attends Kent State College while Aida Dorsen Gene Ostreim and Ralph Searles study at Oberlin School of Commerce. Tony Alfaro and Marnard Morgan work in Elyria. Ruth M Hale and Ella Morgan perform housework in Pittsfield and Elyria, and Helen Hanessi works in Cleveland.

Calwyn Davidson Kent State College Aida Dorsen Gene Ostreim Ralph Searles Oberlin School of Commerce Tony Alferjo Marnard Morgan Elyria Ruth Mhales Pittsfield Ella Morgan Helen Hanessi Cleveland

Visual education pictures begin at the school

On Thursday October 1 the first in a series of visual education pictures will be shown at the school. The program includes The Lady of the Lake for Literature classes and The Monarch Butterfly for Science.

Monarch Butterflr Sci

Visual education program invites public to view student exhibits

An invitation is extended to the public to see the visual education picture with the children. Students in The Boone Trail History and Geography classes will present topics and a slight contribution is asked to cover expenses. It is hoped the program may later be offered in the evening for the community.

Boone Trail Desert Great Boulder Dam

Camden Playground Softball Perseveres to Round Two

Camden Playground wins 3 to 0 over Brownhelm to advance in the County Fair softball tournament. In the following game South Am herst defeats Camden Playground 6 to 11 after early errors.

Camden County Fair Brownhelm South Amherst

Camden Star Prepares First Issue After Semester

The Camden Star staff have made few changes in office as they are elected at semester end. They are about ready to publish the paper for the new school year.

The Camden Star Star

Local Visits and Events Mentioned in Circa Monroe Notes

Mr and Mrs Solomon Dietzel and daughter of Monroe Michigan visited relatives in the area. Effie Cannan of Cleveland stayed with her sister Mrs Minnie Bronson. Jack Parker and Kenneth Davidson of Elyria called on the Brumlers. W W Calkins lost a horse Thursday. Earl Kurtz and Mrs BE Kurtz of Ashtabula and Mrs Minnie Kurtz Warren of Troy NY were Sunday guests of the Scotts. Frank Hagerman of Marblehead visited his parents Hingerman and attended the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland. John Scott family and Hardy Scott attended the funeral of Miss Jennie Kurtz of Ashtabula Thursday.

Solomon Dietzel Monroe Michigan F. E Sharp Effie Cannan Cleveland Minnie Bronson Jack Parker Kenneth Davridson Elyria G. A. Brumler W. W. Calkins Earl Kurtz BE. E. Kurtz Ashtabula Minnie Kurtz Warren Troy New York John Scott Frank Hagerman Marblehead Hingerman Morris Hardy Scott Jennie Kurtz

Unequal Writing Skills Spark Fairness Debate

A claim circulates that about one in ten thousand individuals can craft fair stories acceptable to children. Advocates urge clearer standards to prevent biased or misleading tales from being passed as wholesome literature.

Oni

Canada Sees 36 Gold Mills In Boom Year At 136 Million

The Canadian department of mines reports a booming gold industry with 136 mills operating nationwide. Daily ore milling of about 37 009 tons is expected to yield roughly 136 million dollars in gold by year end, up from 115 million in 1935. Officials cite high gold prices, renewed base metal interest, and unemployment driving prospectors, aided by the 1935 geological survey mapping new regions.

Ottawa Ont Canada Department of Mines Dominion Government Geological Survey Department

Rome's Porte Fabricio Bridge Dates to 62 B C

The ancient Porte Fabricio in Rome is dated back to 62 B C according to historic finds. Scholars identify it as the city’s oldest stone bridge linking the Tiber bank to the sanctuary of Portius.

Rome

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