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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
7
This brief notes options and strategies from builders and lenders to lower monthly housing expenses. It highlights energy efficient designs, fixed rate plans, and cost saving features aimed at helping households manage budgets amid rising prices.
Henry Kotz leads local station as PTA meets at the school Tuesday. Minutes approved. Music by Charles Butler. Banquet reports and fund totals given. New officers proposed for 1928-39 role slate accepted. Officers to be installed by Mrs Weigert. Birthday celebration for third graders at Mare Glen Rogers home. Attendees listed. games and refreshments noted.
Mrs. S Griffiths hosted the Higbee auditorium Monday for a luncheon and bridge session to raise funds for Grace Hospital in Cleveland. Next Monday the group plans to meet with Mrs. Carl Thoma.
Avon Lake Alumni Association met at the school Monday evening to organize a dance scheduled for May 28 in the school auditorium.
Bill and Ted Gable welcomed a group of children Monday in a community gathering at their home. The event focused on activities and crafts as part of a neighborhood outreach effort.
Mr and Mrs Carl Thoma and daughters Jane and Betty were Faster guests of his parents in Lakewood. Mr and Mrs Den Rounds of Clearview visited Mr and Mrs Ed Mitchell. Mr and Mrs Clarence Fox of Lakewood spent Easter Day with Mr and Mrs Carl Hochwailt. Misa Stella Johnson left Mon
Miss Plocher seventh grade teacher accompanied by pupils attended a Tom Sawyer show in Elyria on Tuesday. Mrs. Minnis De Cantlin of Cleveland visited Doughty home. Mary McKay went to a friend’s wedding in Tiffin on Monday. Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. Howard Locke joined the Loraine County Council at Belden Tuesday afternoon. Fred Lott was elected Vice President of the County Board at the business meeting.
The largest group of worshippers ever at LaPorte Methodist Church attended Easter Sunday morning with 200 in the auditorium and many more in the aisles. The Young People’s Orchestra, directed by Eleanor Robson, performed during the interval, while Miss Argis Jackson played a piano solo. Sunday School peaked at 87 with C. F. Whitney in charge as Kappa Tau Sigma and the Young People’s choir made their first public appearance in new robes. The choir, under Mrs. H. H. Gregg, then offered Easter music after the processional Christ Arose, as Miss Robson led congregational singing with Edwin Robson and Lyle Bungart.
The article notes government funded Home Extension Service projects from state universities emphasizing family health. It highlights achieving happy home conditions through wholesome meals and strong family relationships, plus a sweep of social notices and local gatherings in Elyria and surrounding areas.
The article praises housewives who use government programs to enhance cooking, nutrition, and homemaking efficiency. It highlights the Bureau of Home Economics, consumer pamphlets on food and nutrition, and the Consumers' Counsel division. In New York City Mayor La Guardia’s staff created a Public Markets department with a consumer service, and Frances F. Gannon notes housewives are increasingly alert to consumer rights and marketing responsibilities.
West Ridge notes list numerous Easter Sunday gatherings. John Walker of Seville and families hosted and visited local residents including the Frey Simms household. Guests included Norman Peterson of Sebring Michigan Marjorie Simms Brownhelm Lillian Eldred Amhurst Kate Battenhouse London C. H. Jackman Lakewood W M Richards Blanche H Hillier Betty Jane Hart Alvera Becker Cleveland Earl Spiegelburg Middle Ridge Alma Drumagal Oberlin Paul Curts Hirt Shauble Rose Shaurer and Emma Curtis Elving.
Mr and Mrs J H Penfound hosted Easter Sunday dinner for twenty one guests marking Mr Penfound’s 78th birthday. Guests included Edward Sweeny and family from Oberlin and numerous Penfound relatives with children from Elyria and nearby areas.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Sanislow of Russia Township called on her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Lauer Sunday Internees Mr and Mrs Irwin Eldred and family attended a family dinner at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs F M Hopkins of Amherst Easter Sunday Mrs Mary Wimmers was a weekend guest of her niece Mrs Harrison Peters and family Jimmie Lucas was an overnight guest of his aunt Mrs Porters and family Mr and Mrs White of Etiring spent Sunday with Srs Ida Karwy ger
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