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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1935
Page
4
New York humor and society notes from O O McIntyre recounting stage figures actors and editors with jests about Ned Sparks Dempsey and Hammerstein plus local curiosities from high society to West Virginia politics and a look at Hunt street in Alexis Illinois and a portrait painter anecdote.
A painter reports seeing his dead sister materialize briefly in the entrance hall during an eight hour stretch at his easel. He insists the vision may be an eye strain illusion, though he sometimes doubts that explanation.
A columnist recalls a brief encounter at Radio City with a gentleman and his secretary who resembled Pert Kelton. The secretary announces the subject is taking the morning off, prompting a quick witty reply about being in while he was out.
Vincent April notes record numerous local visits and guests across Elyria Amherst and Lorain. Names include John and Mrs Cook Frank Reese Thelma Ault Charles Dunfee G Glason Emma Krautter Myron Starr and many others with church and club activities noted. A death follows as Tulipan who had pneumonia died early Wednesday with funeral Friday in Lorain.
The order of service included hymns What a Friend We Have in Jesus and Blessed Assurance. Scripture read from Phil 3 1 14 with prayer led by Reverend Ryan and a solo by Mrs Ryan I Want To See Jesus Don t You The pastor spoke on placing high thoughts first and following God urging readers to let Christ into all actions and live to serve Him Jesus came to lift souls up
The Willing Workers class of the Methodist church Sunday school held its regular meeting in the church parlors Tuesday evening. Mr Cannan of Oberlin spoke on England, answering many questions. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harvey Steightoy and daughter Neva Gond sie, John Carpenter, and Mr and Mrs William Week and twin sons.
In Rochester, Brighton and Clarksfield joined the Rochester Methodist church for an all day service. Sunday school had 77 present at 7 o'clock, followed by a pastor led sermon by Rev. J. H. Jones. Retta Richards sang Open the Gates to the Temple. A large dinner fostered fellowship. An afternoon program featured orchestra numbers, a Green duo from Brighton, a Gill solo from Oberlin, and a Wagar address on Like 9 58. The day closed with strong attendance and unity.
Mrs Leonard Dean and daughter, Mr and Mrs Chester Whalen, Mr and Mrs Myron Starr, Mr and Mrs Jessie Mahan, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Eschtruth attended. About 9:30 a business session was held and regular business was transacted. Several matters were discussed but no action was taken on any of them.
The neighborhood youths hosted the couple with a quartet and several songs on Tuesday evening. After lively noise the group was invited indoors for a generous treat and continued visiting and music, wishing the Knapps happiness in life together.
Mrs Arthur Jewett hosted first grade pupils and teacher Miss Myrtie Livermore after school Wednesday at her residence to celebrate the birthdays of her daughters Wilda and Theda, the latter having its birthday the day prior.
Lively games entertained the children until lunch time when sandwiches cocoa cake and jello were served to the group. Many pretty gifts were received by the girls. Needless to say the little ones had a fine time.
Donald Davidson was taken back to St. Vincent's Charity hospital in Cleveland by his father on Saturday. He underwent another operation Tuesday to remove more bone from his ankle to eradicate the persistent infection.
Names of local attendees at Wellington and Ruggles funerals on Wednesday are given. Participants include Levi Farns worth, Del Sim mons, Harold Murray, Florentine Sugaski, Jafe Simonson and family, J. L. Knapp and daughters, Cliff Cowie, Stanley Storrow, and A. E. Storrow, among others.
The chronicle Telegram offers patterns Style No 2987 Slenderizing Model for sizes 1h to 46 bust with yardage details, Style No 2875 Deihtfnily Simple for ages 14 to 18 and busts 36 to 40, Style No 52 Youthful Jacket Dress for 16 with 4 yards of 39 inch material and 134 yards of contrasting, Style No 3130 Simple Chic for sizes 14 to 18 with 31 2 yards of 29 inch material plus 34 yards of contrasting. Send 15 cents for pattern book, 25 cents for pattern bundle, address to Pattern Department The Chronicle Telegram 200 Fifth Ave New York NY.
Ella Taylor, Mr and Mrs Wade Knapp, Mr and Mrs Carl Knapp, Mr and Mrs Lee Conklin and Mrs Carrie Conklin attended the Banner class gathering at teacher Mrs Stanley Storrow's home Thursday. Ten members were present with games and refreshments. A second event at the same home Friday featured the Homebuilders class social with games, stunts, ice cream wafers and coffee.
Mrs KE WH Rowland celebrated her eighty sixth birthday as the Center Aid Society honored her at the Ralph Rowland home with a lovely cake. The Country Farm Women's clubs held a Get Acquainted meeting with Mrs Elia Taylor and several other hostesses.
A stream of visitors appears across Elyria area towns with physicians, singers, and relatives from Greenwich Savannah Avon and Cleveland dropping by to see Nora Chamberlin and other kin. The report notes shuttling between homes in Brighton Wellington Amherst Wakeman and Elyria with birthdays, mumps, and high school graduation pictures among the topics.
Edward Payson Weston the 72 year old long distance walker will pass Elyria this afternoon on his San Francisco to New York trek. He left Monroeville this morning after covering 70 miles from Toledo to Monroeville the day before. The village board rejected Amherst Water Company’s seven cent per thousand gallons offer for 100000 to 400000 gallons daily, voting to adopt a counter proposal tying Amherst to the same rates as other consumers.
The nationwide switchmen strike reached Flyrna yesterday as 30 local railroad switchmen walked out. Factories watch nervously, with potential shutdowns if the dispute remains unsettled. Lorain County Fish and Game Club to receive 600 pheasants. 300 birds hatched and released near Elyria last year.
The East Carlisle school board voted last night to issue 2400 dollars in bonds to build a one room school on Grafton Road after separating from West Carlisle a year ago when centralization was planned. Since then facilities have proved inadequate for students. Oberlin Newton PD Bakker named commencement speaker for Oberlin College in June.
Professor Edwin M. Borchard of Yale Law School, an authority on international relations and former Washington legal adviser, selected as Oberlin College commencement speaker. Rev. Harold O. Phillips of Cleveland Heights First Baptist Church named baccalaureate speaker.
Sheffield April 12 Word of the death of Thomas Chambers a former resident of Sheffield was received last week by relatives and friends. He was a resident of Indiana at death time and once operated the old water power flour mill at Davis Dam and later one in West View. He is survived by a son Sherman Chambers an instructor at Purdue University two daughters Miss Florence Young a teacher in Cleveland School and Mrs Louise Young of Mt Lebanon Pennsylvania. Funeral services were conducted in Berea.
A large Brookside P T A crowd attended Monday's meeting in the auditorium. Highlights included a hobby show with items from all grades and a display by sophomore Bob Page showing his Pioneer village newspaper. A committee was formed to prepare a list of officer candidates for the May election. Childbirth announcements include Frank and Klinkenhirn welcoming a baby boy and Wade Johnson announcing a son at Memorial Hospital Albert Gay is his name. Hazel Smith battles scarlet fever with Helen staying with relatives during illness.
Brookside School announces an open house now set for April 18 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parents are urged to attend and participate in the full day of classes and activities.
A soft sandstone known as halystone is described as suitable for cleaning decks. The term identifies a specific stone used for scrubbing surfaces, reflecting its practical knocking ability in maritime or shipboard maintenance.
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