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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1937
Page
26
Frank A. Smythe, longtime Elyria Memorial Hospital leader, becomes president of the hospital company as funeral services for Mrs. Phoebe Pember of Toledo are reported. Nearby social notes list visits and gatherings across Elyria Norwalk Norwalk area towns with several local residents hosting and traveling over the weekend.
The former Willys-Overland plant in Elyria is renovated by the Bender Body Co and now employs hundreds. The Chronicle-Telegram notes the transformation from idle buildings to a modern industrial unit and welcomes the company, hoping payrolls grow and the venture prospers.
The late Mary Jane Riley of Stop 314 Lake avenue left about $30,000 to St Agnes church and provided funds for a church member’s priestly education and for school textbooks. Her devotion to the church aims to enlarge its work for years as tuition may lift a young man toward leadership in the church. The Chronicle-Telegram highlights how her generosity could influence future church service and community impact.
Medical figures show gains in controlling communicable diseases through immunization and public health policies while aging-related illnesses like heart disease and cancer rise as leading causes. Early cancer detection and public education are emphasized, with examples of local governance reducing political influence in appointments and improving health outcomes.
Bible readings emphasize remaining in Christ to bear fruit. A band of 47 pioneers reached Marietta in 1788. Colorado grants women suffrage in 1893. Western Reserve coach Bill Edwards to speak at a dinner with student helpers and a PTA dance to follow. tickets on sale and reservations by April 14.
A compact list highlights 18th and 19th century figures born in England and America, including Harry Toulmin, William Wadsworth, William Ellery Channing, William Rufus King, Henry W. Herbert, Walter Camp, and John J. Merraw. It notes their birthplaces, notable roles, and death dates, framed by a “Today in History” lead mentioning Rufus Putnam.
A compilation notes birthplaces and ages of prominent individuals including Frank Bane executive director of the Federal Social Security Board born in Smithfield Virginia 44 years ago Walter Winchell New York columnist born there 40 years ago Dr David G Fairfield botanist explorer born in Michigan 6& years ago Lloyd Osbourne New York author stepson of Robert Louis Stevenson born in San Francisco 69 years ago Leopold Stokowski former conductor born in England 55 years Sherman M Fairchild aviation executive born Oneonta New York 41 years Benny Leonard retired undefeated heavyweight champion born in New York 40 years
The piece notes a speculative temperament today that favors selfish goals and lavish spending. It observes a tendency toward luxurious tastes, a lack of judgment in resource use, and the emergence of financially successful but self-centered individuals.
Avon Lake School cafeteria will host the annual basketball banquet honoring the squads, cheerleaders, and managers. Saturday night April 17 Coach Maus will serve as toast master and award season letters. Captain Mike Rockas will address the gathering.
The Alumni Association sponsors a bingo event at the school auditorium this evening. Proceeds support association activities and student programs. Local residents are invited to participate.
The School Board met Monday and approved the previous minutes. Invoices were paid and health tests ordered for staff. Dances ended at midnight. field drainage work was assigned to Silva Pfifer Co. New hires include bus drivers Howard Walker Robert Dough ty Maynard Krebs and teachers led by principal J J King plus R L Crow string instructor and Louise Bingham art teacher. Mrs. Leonard and Mr Leonard Mr. Leonard and Mr Leonard hosted a farewell for Mrs Albert Hughes bound for Wales May 4.
Mrs. Paul Poor hosts Lorain. Miss Rikka Ebsted joins Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pedersen of Cleveland for Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pedersen. Arthur Hudson and Gasle Klinect visit Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Klinect in Grafton. Ed Horwedel Ridgeville and Si mon Kriebel Shef field families join Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horwedel for Sunday.
The Mothers' Study Group plans a candy sale at the Parent-Teacher card party in Avon Lake school auditorium Friday evening at 8 pm.
Mrs. Lawrence Gates suffered a Sunday stroke while seated at home and is reported in serious condition.
Mrs Lillie Tousley to entertain Clarksfield Ladies Aid on Thursday April Sth. Mrs Jessis Course hosted the I M S S on March 31 with 47 attending. Club No 1 sewed rag rags. Club No 2 served dinner. gifts exchanged. guests included Mrs Libbie Chapman, Mrs Betty Cole and Mrs Dorothy Burrows. Upcoming meeting location to be announced. A 63 neighbor shower honored Mr and Mrs Carl Burrows at their home Friday. Luncheon served by visiting ladies. Local families Crandell and relatives visited. Wellington native Mrs Russell Griggs and son Lawrence visited J C Ames home.
Tom Tester moved to the Matthe Murray farm in Wakeman. William Moore moved to the Wilbur farm. Ward Green moved to the Burk farm vacated by Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Presnell and family of Birmingham were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnes. Ralph Reynolds and family of Mansfield called on Clarksfield friends Sunday. Janet Tinker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tinker, fell from her pony and sustained a double compound fracture above her ankle. taken to Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland. Ruth Hubbard of New London spent several days with her father E. E. Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Clausen at
Local tailor Gottlieb at 711 Broad St endorses Supreme Court reforms likening them to replacing worn clothes. He compares service value to new options and offers dry cleaning and pressing services, contacting via phone 2785.
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