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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
18
In Paris a strike stalls education as 86 agents pull children from the classroom over a teacher M Neuilly who promotes a controversial Joan of Arc tale. The mayor says removal of the teacher is unwarranted while parents demand no other teacher be sent.
In El Paso Florida officers gain sympathy from R. Lankford a World War veteran and former jailer who recalls Harry Sidmer captured in Miami for involvement in a half million dollar jewelry theft. Sidmer was taken up the army from New York and escaped twice on barges of desertion. The article also notes the Tagua palm yields vegetable ivory and explains the origin of the word desperado meaning one exhausted or worn out.
Mrs. Mary Hatchenburg, 75, wife of the late Walter Hatchenburg, died at her son Arthur Hatchenburg’s home in Cleveland. She lived in Wellington over 30 years and kept a Wellington home on Taylor street. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Wadsworth residence with Rev. Charles Recard officiating. she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lucey Grose of Spencer.
Oberlin city manager Sears spoke to Wellington Kiwanis yesterday at noon about easing the town’s relief situation. Local Kiwanis plan to attend the intercity meet at Kent on May 3.
The Past Noble Grand association of the Rebekah lodge met in Wellington with delegates from the district and visitors from Ashland. Morning sewing aided the Odd Fellow's and Rebekah's Springfield home, luncheon was served, and the Oberlin order planned the afternoon program.
J. H. Page and Wilbur Sutlifiz, Wellington’s original gloombus ters, are booked to entertain at the annual meeting of the Towns end High School Alumni Association at Townsend on May 27. Mr and Mrs Stanley Riggs of this place are both members of the alumni association and helped book the local entertainers.
Nine softball teams entered the Wellington league at an organization meeting in the American Legion post rooms. Clifton West served as league president during the session.
Forty players and managers discussed plans to split the league into two divisions with the first half winner meeting the second half winner for the championship and trophy. The first game is set for May 15. William Wadsworth named Grounds Committee chair and E L Henes heads the score keepers' committee. Teams include Telling Belle Vernon Pennzoils James Turner M E Sunday Schoolboys Wellington Oils Penfield Daugherty and Robinson Brenner Shoe Co Falls Clinic and Pfaff and Morris Co.
William Baldwin and Mr and Mrs Burt Knapp with daughter Mary attended the funeral services for Mrs Anna Pettibone of Lakeside yesterday. Pettibone was sister of the late Mrs William Baldwin.
Lt. Governor J. H. Page of the 7th Ohio Kiwanis district will travel to Cuyahoga Falls Monday evening to preside over the 7th Division officers meeting scheduled for that night.
J. H. Page, in charge of the district campaign, announces a Kiwanis Membership Development drive from May 1 through May 15. The effort aims to recruit new members and strengthen club engagement across the district.
Members of the Homebuilders' class of the Methodist church will attend a monthly business and social gathering in the Herrick auditorium on Thursday evening.
The Avon Lake Literary Club, formed by the town's younger residents, aims to raise money for the library through social activities and book purchases or magazine subscriptions. An educational exhibit for schoolchildren will be held before term end. The next meeting at Miss Margaret Hain's home features an open discussion with committees chosen by chairwoman Mrs. Erla Walker, treasurer Miss Viola Spaetzle, and Miss Hain giving a book review on Mutiny in the Bounty.
In London a contest drew 45000 replies to name a colt born without a tail to racing parents. Top suggestions included Dinner Jacket Eton Jacket Tale of Woe Unfinished Symphony Guinea Pig and Heads I Win. Managers ended the contest and donated the prize to a hospital.
Avon Lake will host the first of three PTA sponsored lectures on sex education at the schoolhouse tonight at 8 o clock. Mrs BE Howenstine of Elverta will speak and all women of the village are invited to attend.
The Mother Daughter reception will be held Friday at 8 pm. The committee will take Avon Lake mothers and daughters on a trip around the world for the event.
Mr and Mrs L Glass and James Bowman witnessed a prize fight at Antlers Hotel in Lorain on Tuesday evening.
Mrs Gerves Gates hosted the Pleasant Hour Club on Center road Tuesday evening. Honors went to Mrs M Casper and Mrs Wm Burkhardt. Guests included Mrs Wm Burkhardt and Mrs Walter Schrauf. In two weeks Mrs M Casper of Avon will entertain. Refreshments were served.
The West Shore Bridge Club gathered for a one on one luncheon at the home of Mrs. Lionel Glass. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Glass and Mrs. George Bell with a consolation prize noted for the event.
The article notes a prize win by Mrs Scam man and, in two weeks, Mrs F Kavanaugh will host a public event.
Mrs Hugo Rouse returned home to Lorain on Tuesday from St Joseph's Hospital where she had been confined with a broken leg.
After a Tuesday meeting the P. T. A. elected officers for the year: President Mrs. F. Toby, vice president Mrs. Mildred Crowder, secretary Mr. Ott. Music by the Male Chorus and Brass Band led by Mr. Osborn. Osborn spoke on music. Refreshments by Mrs. A. B. Cousins.
Mrs Art Cook spent Thursday in Cleveland. Mrs Henry Quell and two daughters spent Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn. Mr and Mrs Sam Chiavetta and son Kenneth and Lawrence Diskinzer of Cleveland were recent guests of Frank Smith. Mrs Alfred Kos spent Tuesday with her cousin Mr Steeher. Mr and Mrs J Neiswedel and family moved from Cleveland to their farm on Weberton. Mr and Mrs Wm Bowman returned home after visiting relatives in Youngstown. Ed Mitchell and son Walter also mentioned.
A survey by G. M. Gwinner of the St. Louis Bureau of Homeless Men estimates more than 500,000 men and boys drift the country. Of these, over 200,000 are under 20. Daily, 2,000 to 3,200 uninvited passengers arrive in St. Louis by train, though most move on within a couple of days.
Helen Kavanaugh suffered a facial injury at her home in Cleveland after being struck by a stone on Monday afternoon. The wound required several stitches to close. George Stasko was named in the incident.
Astoria Oregon news item says the Astoria Fishermen's Union hired three members to hunt seals at the Columbia River mouth. The target seals are hair coated and prey on salmon. They will use rifles shotguns and the state police plan to deploy mines on resting grounds.
Eastham Massachusetts records show no able bodied men sought welfare aid for themselves or families during the winter. A 3500 dollar jobless fund remained untouched as the community relied on its own resources.
A cryptic note describes a flower named Narelones thriving after a boy fell in love and harmed his reflection in a pool. It mentions high altitude trees growing deep roots to resist gales, implying resilience themes across nature and romance.
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