Community Notes From Clarksfield and Nearby Areas
Local society items recount Mrs A C Course hosting Clarksfield Ladies Aid with 30 attendees and plans for a gathering at Mrs Della Burdue of Bellevue. Barrett Chapel Ladies Aid and various showers, funerals, and visits are listed, noting friendships among families in Clarksfield Elyria Norwalk and surrounding towns. Social visits include Messrs Harwood, Merrill, Decker, and many neighbors across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksfield
A. C. Course
Della Burdue
Bellevue
Emma Cook
Barrett Chapel
Clay Puder
Charles Witter
Zetta Lee
Elyria
Norwalk
Sharon Center
Algie Knapp
Richard Knapp
Clarence Reynolds
Perrysville
Clarence
J. C. Ames
Harry Rice
New London
Harry Harwood
White Fox
Ada Phillips
Hazel Eaton
Mildred Langendorfer
Edith Lee
Ethel Lee
Virginia Green
Sarah Merrill
Homer Merrill
Charlie Decker
Harry Merrill
Wooster
Vern Martin
Ashland
John Merrill
Stella Wagner
Dean Blystone
Helen Baker
Virgil Childs
Penfield Church Services and Society News
Congregational church scheduled services at 10 o clock Sunday morning. Congregational Society hosted an all day gathering at Mrs P E Davison s home with a covered dish lunch, social time, quilting, and violin piano performances by Mrs Helen Waite and Mrs A J Cameron. Guests included Ann Waite with her mother, and visitors from Berea Rochester Lorain Wellington and Williamsport Ohio. A birthday dinner honored Dwight Smith at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Gregg on Sept 26 marking Mrs Gregg s uncle s seventy eighth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Society
P. E. Davison
Helen Waite
A. J. Cameron
Ann Waite
Lilie Cairn
Lorain
Waite
Williamsport
Ohio
Congregational
Walter Gregg
Entertains Club Pinochle Evening and Booster Night
Mrs C E Dickason hosted the Pinochle Club at her home on Friday Sept 24 with prizes for first second and a consolation. Booster Night by Penfield Grange is set for Sept 30 with supper at 7 20 followed by a program and dancing, open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Dickason
Howard Andrews
Arthur Richmond
Blough
Penfield Grange
River Road Visitors and Relatives Attend Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seely and daughter Florence and Rosie Beacon visited the Seely family Sunday to spend time with Alva Seely. Mrs. Carrie Sheldon plans a few days with her daughter Mrs. Sherman Mason and family of West Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zerole also noted in the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Road
Charles Seely
Florence
Rosie Beacon
Alva Seely
Carrie Sheldon
Sherman Mason
West Ridge
Richard Zerole
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Illnesses
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Gujeski and Frank Bechtel who dined with Mr and Mrs Byron Seely. Edith Tran called on Mrs Nellie Bambrich Friday afternoon. Lula Smith of Lorain recently visited her daughter Mrs John Bambrich. Alice Mohler is sick and unable to attend school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gujeski
Edith Tran
Nellie Bambrich
Lula Smith
Lorain
John Bamerich
Alice Mohler
Frank Bechtel
Byron Seely
Rochester Homemakers Club Meets in Rochester
Mrs Charles Parker hosted the Rochester Homemakers Club with twenty members and guests sharing a covered dish dinner and a business meeting. Officers elected for the coming year include Sunday School leaders and church society plans feature devotionals, outings, and upcoming events at local homes and church halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Rochester
Charles Parker
Charles Baker
Alice Bird
The
Methodist Church
C. D. Setterfield
Lee Conklin
Kathryn Snyder
Rhea Knapp
Edmund Cowie
Vernon Heifner
Eileen Cassell
Pearl Conklin
Alma Jewett
Donald Cassell
Charles Conklin
Ella Taylor
Maggie Cowie
Janice Flagg Seeks Independence In Gold Prospecting Tale
Janice Flagg daughter of Oxden Flagg estranged from her millionaire father and mother. After her mother's death she refuses his money and travels to Montana with Rex the guard dog. She meets forest ranger Red Buckner while pursuing a claim near Peter Hathaway, balancing romance and independence in a rugged frontier setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Flagg
Oxden Flagg
Flagg
Peter Hathaway
Wylde Greene
Ort
Bir
Ivonne
Montana
Rex
Jan
Express
Jax
California
Bradish Braxton
Philadelphia
Corinne
Wylde
Janice
Peter
Rez
Red Buckner
Jan Flage
Local Social News From Wellington Area All Weekend Events
Afternoon report lists Frank with a sprained ankle in a cast, and Edith Knapp visiting her brother’s home near Wellington. Several families from Akron, Oberlin, Elyria, and Cleveland visited relatives or hosted guests, with church services, illnesses, showers, and social calls noted throughout the weekend.
West Ridge Visitors Share Weekend Hosting Notes
West Ridge residents report social visits with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Walker staying with Charles Pickworth in Pittsfield. Mrs. H. E. Kruger visited North Olmsted guest of Mrs. Mary Stearns. Henry Schmitkins and Walter Houstien families hosted Charles Shrable and guests George and Martha. Walter Workman and children Lloyd and Dale were guests of her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ridge
R. L. Walker
Charles Pickworth
Pittsfield
H. E. Kruger
North Olmsted
Mary Stearns
Henry Schmitkins
Walter Houstien
George
Martha
Charles Shrable
Walter Workman
Lloyd and Dale
Huntington Grange Meeting With October 7 Notice
Huntington Grange will meet Thursday night October 7 with inspection to be observed and attendance urged. Readers report multiple Sunday visits among local residents including Crile Freyman Ballon and family visiting Castalia Rochester Wells River Corners LaPorte Wellington and Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Huntington Grange
Marie Crile
Warren Freyman
Carrie Freyman
Gilbert Freyman
Elsie Ballon
Wilbur
Richard
Sullivan
Castalia
Mary Beckley
Henry Laughrey
W. W. Griggs
Rochester
Dexter Hyde
Wakeman Briefs Highlight Local Summer Travels
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hoyt and family returned Monday from Ceylon where they spent the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shinsky and son, Mrs. W. J. Benson, and Mrs. Dora Pomeroy were in San.
Rally Day Observed at Congregational Church October 3
Dusky Monday afternoon Rally Day will be observed at the Congregational church on October 3. Mary and Monica Fay entertained with a kitchen shower for Margaret Fay at the Fay home. Hosts served refreshments after a lively bridge game. Virginia Ginste visited Clarence Harris in Clarksfield. Herbert Beecher and daughter from Pontiac visited Elmer Beecher and Grace Beecher. Don Rimmer and partner of Mansfield called on Elmer Beecher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Mary
Monica Fay
Marygaret Fay
Mra. P. J. Fay
Virginia Ginste
Clarence Harris
Clarksfield
Herbert Beecher
Pontiac, Mich
Dinner at St Martins church serves 1400 meals
Erhart BERHART-Rev. and Mrs. Alien and child of Akron were dinner and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Norris, Sunday. The chicken dinner at St. Martins church was a big success. Over 1,400 dinners were served. Albert Gross of Seville spent the week-end with her family here. J. L. R. Null of Huntington is making his home with the J. M. Norris family while working for Mr. Norris. Herman Hachenburg of Barberton and Mrs. Maud Gephart of Akron were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Penfound
Burle Snyder
Carol
Dale
Jack
Ardith Caywood
Henry Penfound
F. M. Hopking
Earl Rockwood
Amherst
I. F. Eldred
Robert Silver
Lois Eldred
Norman Youngeberg
Albert Zasnick
Valley City
H. J. Hillier
Nettie Kladdy
Walter Kiefer
Bayers
Pennsylvania
Robert Penfound
Cincinnati
Merle Penfound
Gilbert Crosier
Re Herat Hehe
Jon
Neal
Henry Pallas
Berhart
Alien
Child
Akron
J. M. Norris
St. Martins Church
Albert Gross
Seville
J. L. R. Null
Huntington
Norris
Herman Hachenburg
Barberton
Maud Gephart
Bert Meyer
Cleveland Visitors Attend Marsal Family Gathering
Mrs. Joseph Marshals sister Mrs Rabshaw and daughter Miss Belle joined Mr and Mrs Marsal for a Sunday visit with Cleveland natives including Mr and Mrs Bert Meyer who returned from Pennsylvania. The Marsals, members of the election board, stayed in Cleveland Monday to Wednesday. Others visiting the Gross home included Mr and Mrs Frank Hilliard and guests Mr and Mrs J P Martin of Lorain plus Mr and Mrs Henry Bislick of Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Choate
Elyria
Eva Winfield
Dale
John Wolfe
Akron
Dwight Mann
Joseph Marshal
Rabshaw
Belle
Langton
Lucille
Frances Marsal
Joseph Marsal Jr
Cleveland
Albert Gross
J. P. Martin
Lorain
Henry Bislick
Gross
Local visits and travels of Columbia residents
Columbia residents spent time with relatives and friends across Ohio. Includes Mrs. Russell Reisinger and Leona Mayer two days at Niagara Falls, visits to Berea by Mrs. Harry Martin and Pauline, meals with Bay Village hosts, and gatherings with the Osbornes, Walker, Koenig, Linderman, Hammon, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Reisinger
Leona Mayer
Viola Offenburg
Niagara Falls
Harry Martin
Pauline
Belle Osborne
Berea
Kathryn Glass
Leatha Keyse
William Mayer Carl
L. Chamberlain
Bay Village
Lizzie Hall
Cleveland
Mary Walker
Ora Walker
Mat Koenig
Wade
Cincinnati
Koenig
Libbie
Anna Martin
Ralph Linderman
Dale Hammon
Nova Classes Elect Officers for 1937 38
Nova Centralized school organized its Nova Class elections electing officers for the year 1937 38 with La verne Lamkofsky as president Mil dred Bryan as secretary and Creda as treasurer plus additional posts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOVA
Nova Centralized
Laverne Lamkofsky
Mildred Bryan
Creda
School Leadership Lineup and PTA Meeting Report
Parker leads Athletic Board with Norman Etang as junior class president and Beatrice Biddinger as representative. Freshman and eighth grade officers named, Esther Fox chairs a school play committee with Marie Moody and Andy Lacy. total enrollment 196. PTA met at school house with Ruth Richard presiding. new teacher Lumley introduced. Wiener roast at Brookside Park. local happenings include births and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Rock
Wilma Mackel
Pauline Curry
Beulah Doll
Ellen Fry
Mildred Philips
Therman Moorly
Thelma Painter
Opal Byran
Thelma Heath
Klass
Esther Fox
Marie Moody
Andy Lacy
P.T. A
Parent-Teachers Association
Ruth Richard
Lumley
Indiana
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Guy Harwood
Floyd Phillips
North Fair
Alvers
Wm Twaddle
Frank Rick
Pearl Welsh
Blue Fly
Loda Burt
Clarence Burt
Baby
Canal Fulton
Katie
John Zahina
Harold Abram
Wellington
Glenn Tinker
Earl Eaton
Fred Phillips
Evelyn Eaton
Alma McDonald
Lynn McDonald
Pang Jean
Ralph Frizzel
E. J. Clark Ja
Helen Collingwood
Arnold Hainline
Familly
Hartland
Cloyd Hainline
Ray Rider
Penfield
Entertains Club
Ray Shaw
Howard Wallace
Betty
June
A. L. DeFields
Jay DeFields
Willadine
Beaton Harbor
Mich
J. B. Eglin
Rollin Park
E. L. Pierce
Rose Loomis
Bullock
Richard Leach
Hal Leach
Litchfield
Robert Squire
Leroy Arthurs
Decatur
Illinois
Arthur Pratt
Chicago
A. B. Smith
Florence Squire
Wm. A. Rogers Silverware
Rogers Bros. Community
Holmes and Edwards
Tudor Plate
Vic Silver
East Ave
Elyria’s Square
Comfort
Ellan Taylor
Harmonial Society
M. E. Church
Lesley Trippe
Cleveland Clinic
George Ward
Mabel Edith
Methodist Sunday School
Hebron Association
la Grange
Fred Haughrite
Harley Ward
Graydon Ward
Lucille Jury
Paul Myers
Wyandotte
Marvin Kettel
Claude Hodgkins
Arthur Rieske
H. F. Rieskes
Willoughby
Lawrence Phillips
Nora Chamberlin
Esther McCauley
Ralph
Everett
Graydon Jewett
Donald Zeller
Robert
Lloyd Hauck
Helen
Will Murray
Edwin Westbrook
Indianapolis
Myrtle Herrick
Carlisle
Allie Lantsberry
H. H. Patrick
Mount Vernon
James Williams
Russell Murray
Elsha
Henry Barnes
City ‘Cab
Deee
Vivianaughter
Erwin Bachman
William Richards
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Lois
Joly Hustlers
Frank
Edith Knapp
Lynn Storrow
Harold Geisler
Toledo
Madison Burnham
Frank Rowland
Paul Rogers
Baptist Church
Joseph Toth
Alice Storrow
Dell Richards
Fred Stone
Philip Wetzel
Ralph Rowland
Mae Bryant
Mr. Jewett
Donald Phelps
Fred Schramm
Lloyd and
George Morris
J. H. Penfound
Harland
Frank Honey
Butternut Ridge
Robert Smith
Rose Shauver
Lawrence Nixson
Nettie Eldred
Sense
Lewis
Ruth Eldred
J. F. Eldred
Ladies Aid Society
Mary John
Allen Wales Adding Machine Corp
Connor
E. 13Th St
Wakeman Briefs
Royais Eldotread
Sureus
Erhart
Columbia
Brookside Park
Ashland County Fair
Brown
West Main Street
Donald Bruder
Barbara Ann
Lancaster
J. L. Bruder
C. A. Philips
Wisconsin
Henry Stevick
Verna Walters
Louise Myers
Ind
B.S. Richards
Jar Neeloe With
Edna Edwards
Dodge
Leo R. Meyer Motor Co
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