Elyria Third In National Fire Waste Contest
Elyria placed third among cities of 20,000 to 1,000 population in the 1933 National Fire Waste Contest, a drop from last year’s first, with Lakewood winning grand honors. Owensboro and Parkerburg led the 20,000 to 50,000 class. others include Philadelphia and Palo Alto. An extensive fire prevention drive, aided by schools, yielded a lower early 1934 fire loss, signaling continued effort by the Chamber and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higha
Chamber of Commerce
Lakewood
Elyria
Owenstore
Kentucky
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Stand Rapids
Michigan
Palo Alto
California
Rosa
Chamber
Penfield Couple Weds In Penfield Ohio Ceremony
Amy Sherrell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bradstock married Henry Sheffield son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sheffield at the Bradstock home in Penfield. Rev. John J. McAlpine officiated. A piano recital preceded the ceremony and a reception followed. The couple will reside at the L. C. Bradstock farm in Penfield after April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield-Bradstock
Penfield
Leonard Bradstock
Ohio
Amy Sherrell
Henry Sheffield
Fred Sheffield
Pittsfield
Sroom
Grace Kleinhans
Methodist Episcopal Church
McAlpin
Sheffield
Penfield High School
Kent Normal School
Wellington Hish School
Points East
L. C. Bradstock
Eaton Briefs Describe Local Household Moves
After wintering with his son in Huntington, Newton Blasser returns home to Eaton where the Leslies move in with him. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson relocate to Lake Hend and the Grills occupy the Johnsons’ house. A very good attendance lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briefs. Eaton
L. Lester
Huntington
Newton Blasser
Leslies
Ed Johnson
Lakehend
Carlos Grills
Johnsons
A COUNTRY UPSIDE DOWN RUSSIA
Travelers recount a long overland journey through the wheat and sunflowers of Russia toward Vladikavkas and then the Georgian Highway toward Tiflis. The narrative blends diary notes on food, dances, local characters, and vivid mountain scenery with reflections on Caucasus peoples, history, and the clash of ancient and modern life along the rugged Georgian route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasbek
Blane
Gudaur Pass
Aragvn
Georgian Soviet Republic
Orient
Occident
Caucasus
Europe
Asia
High Valley
Kartveli
Death Notice for Miss Rose Dutt in Hartville
Miss Rose Dutt sister of Mrs. Arthur Brown died at her Hartville home after a brief illness. Mrs. Broxen was at the bedside. Consulted family and friends extend sympathy. Easter visits noted for Velma and Geraldine Deidrich with Lorain relatives. Infant of Mr and Mrs Amrose Thoms hospitalized in critical condition. Penwith is noted as a town in England with a population around 5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Rose Dutt
Arthur Brown
Hartville
Miss Dutt
Broxen
Velma
Geraldine Deidrich
Lorain
C. H. Wright
Sean Sturzpickal
Cleveland
Charles Warner
Amorose Thoms
St. Joseph's Hospital
P. G. Miller
Arthur Wangerine
Obertia
Charles Schaible Sundar
Fred McRoberts
Detroit, Mich
C. Xni. Williams
McRoberts
Deetroit
Etta Brown
Albert Eblxe
Rollin Hebdii
Birria
R. W. Richards
Nancy
J. F. Eldred
Fred Hopkins
Edna and Earl Rockwood
Amherst
Backman
Vermilioz
Julia Sebastian
Lake Avenue vY. T. A. Meet Promises Notable Program
Lake Avenue April 4. The program committee has arranged an interesting program for the Parent Teacher's Association meeting on Wednesday evening. It features a report on the Parent-Teacher's conference at Marion by delegates Mrs. George Phelps Mrs. Harry Shryock and Mrs. John Marsh, vocal solos by Miss Emma Gleason, selections by Elyria Conservatory musicians, and an address on schools by Howard Butler of Elyria. A full house is desired to hear the program.
Good Friday Service Reflects Self Sacrifice Sermon
Rev. F E Eastman of the Amherst Congregational church delivered the sermon at the Community church Good Friday service. He cited Jesus words There is a jeering crowd on the cross to stress self sacrifice and unselfishness. Rev Jensen of the Amherst Methodist church offered prayer. L B Hind read scripture. Corliss Miller presented a musical program including There Is a Green Hill Far Away. Miss Smith played violin and Mrs R H Miller with Mrs Rf A Shryock sang a duet. This closed pre Easter services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Eastman
Congregational Church
Amherst
Jesus
Rev. Jensen
Methodist Church
L. B. Hindman
Corliss Miller
Green Hill
Two Arkansas Women Escape Ditch After Tire Blowout
Columbia brief reports a tire blowout sent a car into a ditch on Station road near the James Wright residence Thursday afternoon. No injuries. Also notes church group entertainments, visitors from Berea and Elyria, clinic helper duties, illnesses, and upcoming Mission Circle meeting with Arbor Day program and landscape talk planned for April 4.
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Columbia
Arkansas
Station Road
James Wright
Ladies’ Society
Wesleyan Methodist Church
West View Methodist Church
West View
Mary Mills
Chas. Whitney
Lyle Prindle
Elyria
H. T. Snell
Leona
Pearl Mayer
Jones
Berea
Paulson
Louis Schmidt
Samuel Gray
Florida
Kenneth Postal
Bivria
Oliver
M. J. Adams
Community Hospital
Raymond Hales
West Ridge News Briefs Include Returns and Visits
Florence Pope arrived back in Ohio to resume university duties after time with her parents. Zelda Schramm and others attended the Young People’s League at St. Paul’s Church Elsha. Fred Goiro’s family attended his aunt’s funeral. Virginia Sipple returned to school after a week of illness. her sister remained in bed with a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artefs
Virginia Sipple
Beng
Sipplebag
Tale of Scotland Yard: John to wed Lady Ida Westmacott
Alyssa Naylor learns John Tait will marry Lady Ida Westmacott, a plan that unsettles her and sister Etta. Reginald Claridge, Alyssa’s lover, faces concern as family finances and a new life in Tor Cottage loom. Aunt Norah’s letter hints at wealth via John's stepmother and a future tied to Burnham and central heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Alyssa Naylor
Chelsea Gardens
Ida
Norah
Henrietta
Alyssa
Etta
Ida Westmacott
Reggie
Claud
Regele
Reginald Claridge
Tompkins
Nat
Debonair
Ufs
Perry
Bess
Nocah
Vichy
Dublin
Beret
Alysse
Claridge
Iloysia
Tor Cottage
Reginald
Burnham
Ainter
Norab
Tor Cottege
Easter Dinner Guests Across Several Families
A long Easter social list notes numerous dinners and visits as Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and daughter Freda with grandson Ronald hosted. W. M. Richards and Blanche from Lakewood visited. many others from Elyria Parma Oberlin and Medina joined relatives for meals and calls. Exchanges mention Frank Beardster Fields Corners and Elmwood area gatherings with relatives in Cleveland and McKeesport among the events surrounding Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Johnston
Freda
Ronald
Adelbert Johnston
Elyria
W. M. Richards
Blanche
Lakewood
R. W. Richards
Henry Vogiesons
Earl Heaninger
Florence
Parma
Clifford Hart
Betty
Jane
W.H. Hart
Kate Lauer
Henry Hacker
Hollis Reighter
George
Oberlin
George Lauer
Russell
Warren
Laura
Karl Simms
Kenneth Wes
Cte
Katherine Kolb
Marian
Ada Alsa Ec
Gladys
Butera Ridge
Doris Minnich
Frances
Ruth Kelling
Elsha
Mee
J. JH
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elyaua
ABC
Russia
C. A. Rowley
Hviktokh
Mauntain Vadsd
Vladikavkas
Stalin
Bob Gibson
Oakland California
Warner Baxter
London
Copen Hagen
Leningrad
Moscow
Stalingrad
Bob
Mr. Bender
Grange
Frank Mason
Merton
Ridgeville
Mason
Neien Dawler
Sunshine
John Leach
Ben Munn
A. B. Martin
Ralph Fullmer
W. J. Tonks
Elxha
Elton Hill
Leolyn
Mark Decker
Halen Dawley
Alice Nichols
Cook
Les Terrell
Dorothy
Donald
Terrell
Carrie Terrell
Tyria
Christine Wenger
Carlton Blaine
Lucy Cole
Lake Avenue
Eliya
Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory
Dramatic Club
Tiflis
England
Holy Land
North Caucasus
Dagestan
Lottie Munn
Painesville
Lake Irie College
Carl Wood
Gertrude Hoton
Roger Hart
Helen Dawley
Andrew Miller
Mentor
Elizabeth Davis
Byron Tompkins
Andrew Smith
William Robertson
R. YW. King
Robertsons
Mansfield
Mildred Fow
Brother Leonard
Mason Nichols
Elstia
Passanaur
Nice
Switzerland
Alps
Eubrus
Nettie Nichols
Ida Burnham
Alfred Squires
Bert
Carlisle
Jean Redington
Jane Linden
Little Evelyn
Harry Tompkins
Mary Dawley
L. 3. Nairy
St Duct i Penwith
Albert Keyse
Ladies’ Aid Society
George May
Kathryn Ullrich
Erhart
Wilda Heineman
Dessie Klingman
Edward Borner
Gorman
Spencer
John Hawke
Ray Howard
J. H. Bastard
Martha Adams
Claud Adams
Herman Paulson
E. C. Adams
Mission Circle
Baptist Mission Circle
Nora Ingersoll
Florence Putt
Grace Cole
Jennie Mitchell
Jone Cole
Thelma Boone
West Ridge
SC Ut
Atale
Scotland Yard
Frank Beardster
Fields Corners
Merril Strong
Jack
Jean
Athar
North Eaton
Charles, Schwartz
Sundar
Carl Fowt
Keareth
Patrica Mera Dinist Rneris
Frank Baua
Edison Kishwar
Jane Waters
McKeesport
Decker
Zon Verne
Cleon
W. H. Hert
Oberlin Road
J. H. Brumby
Kipton
C. N. Williams
J. H. Penfound
Anna Pember
Henry Pallas
Theodore Manns
Ruth and
Marilyn
New Oberlin
Harold Fisher
Medina
E. J. Burrer
Beatrica
Earl Burrer
Clarence Pierce
Lozain Sucdar
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