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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
3
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Mrs Harry Menges was honored with a surprise shower at her parents home Wednesday evening. More than twenty friends attended to celebrate her new home, with Miss Ch Johnson and Miss Rose Micker winning first and consolation prizes, while gifts were given to the honoree.
Fresh meats were served to a group of women including Mrs. H C Chambers Mrs William Papay Mrs Edward Minard Mrs Lee Johnson Mrs Lester Youlzy Mrs PLL Chambers Mrs Leonard Dean Mrs Herbert Chambers Mrs Clifford Spaulding Mrs Carl Schmit kans Mrs Wade Johnson Mrs Ralph O Connor Mrs Henry Jackson Mrs Harry Menges Miss Ruth Jackson Miss Ruth Johnson Miss Hara Johnson Miss Edna Johnson Miss Rose Micker Miss Neva Carrick and Miss Betty Waldron at a community gathering hosted by Lichty.
Mr and Mrs Fred Uthe attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs Uthes sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Simmerer of Olmsted Falls. They were surprised by the Dorcas society and taken to breakfast then attended morning services at the community church where they repledged their vows. Mrs Simmerer wore white lace and orange blossoms. The Ladies Aid served dinner for the immediate family and open house was held from two to five. Mr Simmerer has run a hardware store in Olmsted Falls for fifty years. they have four sons and seven grandchildren.
Grafton On Monday a church cafeteria dinner is planned at the M. E. church Thursday evening from 5 to 7 PM with Mrs. Herman Postle and her committee in charge. A bake sale by Jesus Helpers Class and Queen Esther girls will raise funds for a lavatory in the church basement.
Pittsfield group of 15 women and 3 children hosted by Mrs. H. E. Piper met September 27. Out‑of‑town visitors included Mrss Irvin Keighley and her children Irvena of Brighton. Members discussed fruit jars lids and canning, with Mrs. Norris leading the program. Winter projects begin in October.
Radio programs for Thursday September 29 list shows and hosts across venues including sports and music segments. Notable names include Wilk WGA Seams Parc Som Hue and Broadway related features with various performers and stations across a broad regional schedule. The text also mentions weather, news, and community notices with several local personalities such as Robert Bay, Stan Oe, Ethel Wilitta and Cleve Up.
Pittsfield announces the wedding of Dwight P. Davidson, son of Mr and Mrs James Davidson, and Frances Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Miller, on Sunday afternoon October 9 at the bride’s home with close relatives. After the ceremony they will reside in Pittsfield. Davidson operates his parents' farm.
Thursday events include Henrietta Hard Times party at the Henrietta Grange and a 6 to 8 p.m. supper at Lorain Road Congregational church. Friday features Girl Scouts at Park Hall and Booster Night at North Elyria Grange, among other community meetings. Saturday lists a Grange card party with oil searches and broadcasting plans noted for 1939.
Boake Carter analyzes Hitler's latest address noting a rare, clear vow to halt further European expansion and to spare Poland. He argues diplomacy could deflect war if Britain and France believe the promises, while warning that evasive tactics could still trigger conflict.
The City Loan organization held the first of four regional meetings at the Mayflower Hotel in Akron to unveil a new automobile purchase plan called Letter of Credit. The system uses a company issued Letter of Credit as currency for buying new or used cars. J. T. Barnard led Elyria's delegation with local staff and officials H. L. McClellan H. C. Ruby and G. M. present.
The City Loan sponsors a Letter of Credit financing to boost sales of aging autos from the 1936 to 1938 era. It aims to convert old, high mileage obsoletes into newer used cars for Ohio residents, leveraging its nationwide lending facilities. The firm, claimed as the world’s third largest personal finance organization, operates 58 branches in the state.
Louis Hayward stars as a modern Robin Hood in The Saint in New York showing today at the Lincoln Theatre. Saint in New York premieres at Lincoln with Hayward in the lead.
The Rivoli Theatre presents Spawn of the North a tale set in early twentieth century Alaska. The film screens to audiences with period flavor and rugged frontier ambiance.
Valley City notes show Mr and Mrs William Steck and son Paul visiting the Weidners in Cleveland Heights. Distant visitors include M E Dean and Estelle Dean from Cleveland and East Orville. Emmanuel Evangelical Church schedules Harvest Home Service on Oct 9 with an evening Mission Festival and Rally Day in Sunday School. Weekend visits include Donald Parfitt and family in Lucas, plus Schnabel Baesel and Miller families in from Twinsburg Cleveland. Other calls include Frank Weidner at A H Troxell’s Warren home, Edgar Brainard from Medina visiting Bert Goodman, and Mrs Nichols from North Eaton staying with Ralph Nichols.
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