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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1937
Page
13
The text recalls the rapid build of a modern military machine with 200,000 Regulars training 678,000 draftees. By July 1937 sixteen cantonments housed 40 men each, and within eight months disciplined fighters were ready for overseas service. The large effort of equipping and feeding the army totaled 4,000,000, led by Regular Army personnel and civilian industry leaders.
The First M. E. Ladies Aid Society held its regular monthly gathering in New London with twenty members. Led by President Mrs. E A Roasberry, attendees sang a hymn, read scripture, and heard reports from secretary and treasurer. Trustees approved bill payments and planned decommissioning of unused equipment for the Educational Unit project, appointing Mrs. Leo Morse to oversee dismantling of the Aid Hall. The group adjourned to meet in May with Mrs. Edith Gibbs, after refreshments hosted by Mrs. Minnie Reynolds and others, and a talk by Miss Bohn on behalf of first year students.
Mrs Frank Bohn attended open house ceremonies at Ora Stone Mather College on a Friday in Cleveland. Her daughter Miss Marte Bohn presented during the observance marking the Open House event.
Word arrives of the marriage of Miss Mary Lucile Schultz granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Strickland Plain City Ohio to Mr Reed Bidwell Columbus Ohio. The ceremony takes place Sunday April 11 at the grandparents home. Mrs Bidwell was a former resident of New London and attended the local high school. She is a niece of Mrs Carl Crandall a well known New London family.
Mrs Jeanette Stone was the guest of honor at a Go-Getters Club birthday party at the Stone home. A two course chicken dinner followed a short club meeting and a 58 candle birthday cake baked by Mrs J H Norris. Members planned an April 19 ice cream party at the church and noted forthcoming degree work by the Penfield degree team. Local granges and guests attended a social hour and a traveling altar contest at Amherst.
In Elmer Fullmer’s absence Clyde Van Wormer acted as Master at the Grange meeting. Ten local candidates, three from North Elyria and one from Penfield, received their first instruction and recognition.
Mrs Elmae Haven remains hospitalized in Santa Monica California. Miss Gladys Knapp stayed overnight with Doris Standen in North Olmsted. A bridal shower honored Harry Hopp Jr and his wife at Lorain relatives home. Frank Mason Elmer Fullmer dined with John Barker in Wellington. Alois Pitts JMochum recovered from illness.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs George Noll at the Silver Jubilee Knights of St John dinner at Holy Trinity East Avon. Mrs Vern Andrews to review Florida trip at North Ridgeville Garden Club meeting at Town Hall. Mr and Mrs Gibson and Jamir purchased Calhoun farm Stop 71. Gerase Noll appointed St Peter's Church committee head for Diocesan Eucharistic congress in Lorain. The Granger social with cards planned at Grange Hall on April 11. Mr and Mrs Andrew Elliott of Lakewood visited Mr and Mrs H P Eldred Thursday.
Two meetings of the Social Pedro Club were held recently. Mrs. Louis Keller hosted at her home with fifteen guests and a tatty lunch. Myron Keller won first prize with Mrs. Charles McCarty taking low. The second meeting at Mrs. Agnes Welsh’s home had four tables and guests from Elyria Avon and nearby. Joe Welsh of Elyria won high score. A dainty lunch followed hosted by the hostess and her niece Mary.
Agnes Welsh of Elyria is mentioned and the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs J J Heckel, indicating a local gathering and venue for the forthcoming event.
Miss Florence McCarty and Thomas McCarty and Roy Swartz of Cleveland were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCarty and family. Mrs. John Cook and Mrs. J. G. Morris visited Mrs. Harley Rea and family in Elyria Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter McMillan were guests Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bechstein of Elsha. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Monroe and baby of Cleveland were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McMillan and family. Other callers at this home Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Howard McMillan and children and Mrs. Kathryn McMillan of Lorain. Mrs. Harold Hurst of Griswold road and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Worcester of Elyria visited Mrs. Joseph Vail who is very ill at Norwalk. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Heckel entertained her two cousins Miss Matilda Biltz and Mrs. Mattheis of Avon Lake Sunday afternoon and for supper. Miss Ella Tilden and Mrs. Anne Tilden were guests Sunday of Mrs. A. W. Peters of Elyria.
Mr and Mrs John Beasley and family visited Mr and Mrs Willem Gerrick and family in Florence Sunday. In the afternoon the adults attended a Goat Association meeting in Brighton. Mr and Mrs T M Baldwin visited Mr and Mrs Knapp at Olmsted Falls Sunday afternoon. Mrs Frank Trockley, long ill, is noted in the report.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Schmitkens and daughter La Verne visited Mrs. Lola B. Woodruff in Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McQue with daughter Lyle Lee and son Gordon returned after visiting Mrs. McQue’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Freeman of Carlisle were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Broun earlier in the week.
Miss Erma Thomas was pleasantly surprised as eighteen young friends gathered at her home to celebrate her thirteenth birthday. The evening featured games and contests, pink and green table decor, a large birthday cake with sweet peas, and many gifts for Erma.
Mrs. Mary Croskey welcomed a daughter born to her son Fr Croskey and wife at a Lorain hospital. The Law family mourns death of Mrs. Minnie McKee of Ironton after blood poisoning. Mr. and Mrs. Law travel to Ironton for the funeral. Grange Hustlers plan a tureen dinner April 20 at Mrs. Harold Starkey’s home as Four-H Club efforts begin with talks by Miss Alice Bird and enrollment efforts led by Mrs. Louis Hecock and Mrs. V. V. Schaeffer.
Captain J. K. Davis, Commonwealth Director of Navigation, predicts near extinction of whales in the Antarctic within a few years due to unrestricted hunting by Japanese fleets.
In Murphysboro Illinois Bob Clipner reports a familiar spring sight as his yard martin family returns yearly on the same day. The longtime watcher notes the birds settle into a bird house he keeps in place each season.
The text notes several local social visits. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard McMillan and family in Lorain Tuesday evening. Other gatherings featured Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Rea and Alfred, and Miss Smith visiting the Baldwins Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Warner dined with Mr. and Mrs. Bayne in Lorain on Sunday. Laura Jean Pongrass from Warrensville visited William Papay’s household before returning home.
The final Home Hygiene class meeting at Vincent School was held Monday evening April 12. Mrs. Murphy, the instructor, supervised the examination. Afterward the group gave Mrs. Murphy a handkerchief shower and refreshments were served.
Neighbors attended the Monday afternoon funeral in Lorain for former Edress Morton. Mrs Elmer Keller sang a solo. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hardy Mrs Anne Tilden and Miss Ella Tilden from Markley and several Lorain friends. Morton had no US relatives but a sister lived in England.
Mr and Mrs T M Baldwin and Mr Stinebring visited Mrs Frankie Beese Sunday evening. Monday evening Mr and Mrs J C Sweet of Rocky River and Mrs O B Rea and daughter Rebecca called. Tuesday Edith Hurlbut visited. Mrs A C Warner attended Reverend Kaley installation in Elyria. Mr and Mrs W Heck and sons and Mr and Mrs Leroy Rhone called on Mr and Mrs John Cook and son Monday evening. W J Morris called on Mr and Mrs EB H Hurd Monday.
The story centers on Martha Halliday who runs away days before her wedding to Nick Garnett after discovering he pursues another dancer. At Oakville Hotel the confrontation exposes Gregory White as Nita Lombard's husband and lover. A gun scene and a hotel director’s disruption end with Nita leaving amid scandal.
Charles Baker suffered serious injuries in a Sunday automobile crash and was taken to Ashland hospital with a double concussion. He regained consciousness on Wednesday as his wife Mrs. Baker stayed by his side.
At a Methodist church Harmoni al Society gathering Tuesday afternoon a comfort was tied off and work on another project completed. Mrs. Ella Bradford celebrated her fourth birthday, born April 12, with long time society membership noted. BRIEFS include visits by Mr and Mrs Roy Beck Jer omeville to Mr and Mrs Dell Richards and a Cleveland business trip by Mr and Mrs Albert Parker. The region suffered wind and rain damage to trees buildings silos Wednesday night. Mrs Isabel Jewett and Mrs Greydon Jewett are ill and nursing in the Stanley Storrow home. a stillborn infant boy was born to Mr and Mrs Stanley Storrow Wednesday night. Ruth Knapp grew ill again Wednesday night.
Telegraph lines and phone service failed during the storm. The doctor could be reached only by going to him amid the weather. The patient is resting easier at present.
Erhart J M Norris and family visited his sister Mrs Travis in Lodi Sunday. Mrs Norris spent Saturday in Berea with Mrs Crawford. Fred Baur of Elyria and Art Swartz of Cleveland were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Ullrich. Frank Smith and son Raymond of Tamerville called on friends Thursday. York High School Junior Senior banquet set for Friday May 7 at Columbia Hills Golf Club.
The congregation is restoring pioneer customs and erecting a new one story stucco church in Vancouver British Columbia. Nearly all construction will be done by members as volunteer labor.
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