Litchfield Social Roundup Highlights Quilting and Visits
Jolly Quilters meet at Mrs Alta Hastinges home for an all day quilting session with a picnic dinner on April 27. School lunch served by South Street division on April 28.Festive Father and Son banquet drew a good crowd. Medina Grange attendance reached fifty at Weymouth gathering. Local residents, visitors from Oberlin Cleveland Massillon and Grafton, stopped by Miss Lillie Starr’s John McQuate home. Birds study trip in Metropolitan Park sponsored by Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Numerous family visits and dinners mark community life, with many trips to Sandusky Columbus and Manchester and a return from Florida noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Chapin
Oberlin
Alice Randall
Massillon
Anna
Bertha Koepka
Cleveland
Grafton
Lillie Starr
John McQuate
Arthur McQuate
Tiffin
C. Bryenton
Helen Eberle
Metropolitan Park
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Charles Eberle
Litchfield
Hal Leach
Dell Eaken
J. H. Barth
Myron Barth
Eaken
Florida
Alvin Round
Dennison
George Round
Nanette Bartell
Thelma Miller
Ed Miller
George Mole
Otto Morlock
Brunswick
New London Replaces White Way Lights With Modern 19-Foot System
New London Power Company completes dismantling the old two-light white way and installs a 19 foot system. Twenty new single lights replace the archaic globe fixtures, delivering over 75 percent of light to the street. The streamlined standards feature a single curved arm, enhancing street beauty and brightness for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
New London Power Company
Assembly program honors Cervantes at New London High School
The Spanish Class under Miss Winifred Upton presented a program of vocal and instrumental music and readings on Cervantes birthday. Highlights included Kathleen Edgar's song In Old Madrid, Dorothy Grimes piano solo La Golondrina, Zdena Micek and Aline Jenne solos, and excerpts from Don Quixote with various interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London High School
Winifred Upton
Cervantes
William Shakespeare
Old Madrid
Jed
Katherine Edgar
la Golondrina
Dorothy Grimes
Zdena Micek
Jean Griffin
la Paloma
Azuba Ward
Don Quixote
Aline Jenne
la Spagnola
Frances Keefer
Dorothy Grime
Juanita
Reading Contest Winners Highlight School Event
Wakeman Ruby Peabody took first place in the recent Reading Contest held at the School Auditorium. Laura Mae Kenyon Mary Louise Shelton and Jean Mockler placed second third and fourth. A Northern Ohio Telephone Co representative lectured at the school and a film showcased global exchanges and line construction challenges. F F A boys earned a banquet reward for catching more pests than Camden.
Student Council Formed At High School
A Student Council has been organized at the High School with members Anny Kinat Betty Hosking Alta Busek Billy Wasinak Allan Cooley and Sean Small from grades seven through twelve drafting the Prudent Constitution. Later qessie Kuhl George Gardner and Peabody were chosen for hers. The officers of the case Anna Kinat, press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anny Kinat
Betty Hosking
Alta Busek
Billy Wasinak
Allan Cooley
Sean Small
Qessie Kuhl
George Gardner
Peabody
Anna Kinat
Press
Republican Women’s School of Politics luncheon at La Porte Church
About 115 Republican women from all townships attended a luncheon at LaPorte M E Church as part of the first Republican Women’s School of Politics meeting. Lynne Hamlin chaired Group 1 and led food prep with assistance from Mrs. Harrison and others. Proceeds funded ten dollar down payment for church choir robes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Howard Morgan
Fred Cowles
Lynne Hamlin
Frank Moran
H. H. Gregg
Bert McMullen
Rosas Frobotta
Frank Broads
William Rennie
Otto Chapman
Joyce Greggs
E. H. Wurst
Frank McVetta
Kipton Brief Highlights Local Social Visit s
Kipton residents enjoy a weekend of travel and family visits. Kipton BRIEF notes many relatives and friends from Cleveland Euclid Elyria and Strongsville visiting local homes and attending gatherings over Easter weekend.
Proposer's Daring Plan Shatters Hospital Visit
Julie plans to propose to Barry in a dramatic hospital moment after he leaves his bed. Normandy reports Barry escaped the hospital as Julie waits, fearing she may have lost her chance to win him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Hamilton
Kenneth Terry
Barry Caldwell
New York
Kenneth
Barry
Julie
Normandy Buford
Normandy
Dons
Edith
Clarksfield MRS Barnes Celebrated At 90th Birthday
Mrs Donna Livermore hosted at the Livermore home for Mrs Mary Barnes s 90th birthday with four guests including Mr and Mrs Bob Knapp from Cleveland and Mrs Hastings of Elyria. A white pink cake with 94 pink candles, other cakes and tea were served as the guest of honor received many cards and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksfield
Mary Barnes
Donna Livermore
Livermore
Penfield Birth of a Son Donald Philip at Jefferson
Penfield Mr and Mrs P Walrath announce the birth of a son Donald Philip on April 16 weighing eight pounds at Jefferson Wisconsin. Mrs Walrath was formerly Miss Agnes Bragg and attended Penfield School. Mr and Mrs Merle Buell and daughter from Wellington were dinner guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Carl Buell. Merle Buell sails for Chicago for his twelfth year as an engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walrath
Donald Philip
Jefferson
Wisconsin
Agnes Bragg
Penfield School
Merle Buell
Wellington
Carl Buell
Chicago
Great Lakes
David Keyes
Cleveland
George Bullis
Louis Heidrick
Elyria
Arthur Richmond
Harris and friends gather for Sunday dinner birthday honor
Mr and Mrs Clarence Harris hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mr Harris birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs Harold Haynes and children Mrs Ann Harris and family from New London Mr and Mrs George Wargo Wake man Mr and Mrs Nate Harris Mrs Mary Barnes Mrs Matha Davis Mr and Mrs Roy Harris Lena Harris and Mr and Mrs Les Warvis Charlie Haynes and Henry Lockwood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Harris
Harris
Harold Haynes
Ann Harris
New London
George Wargo
Wakeman
Nate Harris
Mary Barnes
Matha Davis
Roy Harris
Lena Harris
Les Warvis
Charlie Haynes
Henry Lockwood
Birthday Surprise and Local Notes From Ohio Families
The Hansonl and Yewey families from Selina and Toledo honored Ray Rider on his birthday with a family gathering. Clair Barnes resigns as agent for Huron Co Insurance Co due to health. Laura Griffin fell ill and stayed with her son Fred Bauldort in Norwalk. Rose Perkins in poor health and staying with daughter Lynn Kelly. The three Nester children are all 42 with measles. Recent visitors to William Twadele’s home include Noble Weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hansell
Selina
William Yewey
Bob Ginter
Toledo
Ray Rider
Clair Barnes
Huron, Co. Insurance Co
Laura Griffin
Fred Bauldort
Norwalk
Lynn Kelly
Joe Nester
William Twadele
Noble Weeks
Easter Visitors and Calls Reach Across Nearby Towns
Local residents entertained and visited relatives and friends from Lorain Elyria Norwalk Cleveland Ashland and Norwalk over the Easter period. Notables include Rev. Howard Patrick delivering a sermon at the M E church and multiple guests staying with Mrs Sarah Merrill Mrs Jennie Hutchenson and Sherman Bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
Ruth Stiles
Vernon
Gilbert
Mary
Toledo
Hattie Evans
Arron
Lafe Morgan
Fred Puder
Shide
George Miller
Kipton
Ray Puder
Elyria
Willet Stone
D. B. Smith
Viola Booker
St. George
Bermuda Island
Elizabeth Cawrse
George Cawrse
Blyria
A.C. Cawrse
Vina Keita
Airs
Charlotte Byron
Emmet Keith
Nova
Elga Biddle
Cleveland
Orrie Blazer
Robert
Lorain
Ben Stober
Norwalk
Ross Jones
Vern Martin
Ashland
Sarah Meral
Gordon McGlynn
Jennie Hutchenson
Howard Patrick
M. E
Elmer Blakemann
Martha Shaya
Sherman Bills
Charita Deckes
Georgiana
Elyrna
Sarah Merrill
Georgiana Will
Merrill
Sullivan Family Welcomes Eight Pound Babe at Samaritan
Mr and Mrs Harold Rolce announce the birth of an eight pound son on Easter morning at Samaritan hospital Ashland. Visitors over the weekend included M L Beatty and two nephews from Patterson New Jersey, W G Shawan of Lakewood and others. Mrs Lawrence of Huntington visited and convalesces from a prior illness. Mrs Hettie Fast Aletha Kistler and Carl Ballow now live in the former O B Lockhart property with J N Ringler farm moved residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Harold Rolce
Samaritan Hospital
Ashland
Elmer Ward
M. L. Beatty
Patterson
New Jersey
W. G. Shawan
Lakewood
Bill Weireard
W. L. Blinn
Doris
Marian
George
Akron
Bruce
Ely Tia
Lawrence of
Huntington
Lucy Cassell
Lawence
Hettie Fast
Aletha Kistler
Carl Ballow
O B. Lockhart
J. N. Ringler
Brighton Ladies' Society Meets in Mrs Ed wards Home
The Brighton Methodist Church Ladies Society met Thursday afternoon at Mrs E E Edwards home with fourteen members present. After business a short program was enjoyed and night lunch was served by the committee. Mr and Mrs FE Rousseau visited at the Strickland home in Grafton. Mrs James Leake and Mrs Fred Justice attended a party at Mrs Guy Livermore's home in Clarksfield for Mary Barnes 90th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Ladies’ Society of the Methodist Church
E E. Edwards
FE. J. Rousseau
L. H. Strickland
Grafton
James Leake
Fred Justice
Guy Livermore
Clarksfield
Mary Barnes
Valley City Hosts Wide Circle Of Dinner Guests
Valley City residents welcomed relatives and friends from Medina Akron Warren Smithville Cleveland and Macedonia to home gatherings. Guests included Emil Muntz Henry Orth Anna Muntz Waller Pike Margar et Pike Henry Deiterich and extended families with visits at Ralph Feuch ter Sam Deiterich and Louise Mack homes. The socially active period featured numerous family meals and daytime calls across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Emil Muntz
Henry Orth
Anna Muntz
Medina
Edwin Orth
Mallet Creek
Waller Pike
Billy
Warren
Margaret Pike
Akron City Hospital
Ralph Feuchter
Harry Weidner
Grace
Cowper
Maple Heights
Henry Weidner
Sam Deiterich
Carl Gardner
William Schneider
Henry Deiterich
George Mack
Ray Schneitler
Phillip Bauman
Willard Wolf
Smithville
Local residents host gatherings in honor of confirmations and visits
Mr and Mrs Ted Gerbitz and Miss Bertha Hauck of Cleveland visited relatives Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Clarence Huber Walter Knoble Miss Mary Moro sky and Miss Ruth and Jean Knoble were guests at Ed Steyer home. Carl Hauck entertained twelve guests at dinner for son John’s confirmation. Mrs Matt Gillis will entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Gerbitz
Bertha Hauck
Cleveland
Clarence Huber
Walter Knoble
Mary Morosky
Ruth
Jean Knoble
Ed Steyer
Carl Hauck
John
Matt Gillis
Tonic health guidance and local school notices
The article discusses tonics and their varied aims to improve tissue tone and energy. It notes a Granger event honoring Mr. and Mrs. William Westlake and reports a school play performed by grades plus the P T A nominating committee electing officers Mrs taueck as president Mrs Earl Arnold as vice president Rose Grabenstetter as secretary and Rev Grunwald as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Westlake
Granger
Witten
Arthur Hauch
P.T. A
Arthur Taueck
Earl Arnold
Mins Rose Grabenstetter
Grunwald
Massage and Drugs Stir Body Functions and Blood Flow
The text lists how massage improves skin circulation and muscle relaxation, while various drugs target digestion heart nerves and bone health. It notes digitalis for heart contraction, phosphorus and quinine for nervous system support, and tannin and cod liver oil for tissue and blood building effects.
Tonics Proclaimed To Aid Debility And Hair Growth
A historical note extols tonics as broadly effective for recovery after fever and debility. It highlights elixir of iron guiline and strychnine, mentions rosemary with castor oil for hair growth, and lists other aids like syrup of hypophosphites and cod liver oil. Social notes follow with local weekend visits and a church wedding in York Township.
Brighton News Notes Mixed Social Visits and Relocations
Mrs C El Gill with niece Mary Jorie Howe of Birmingham visited home near Rey while Mr and Mrs Roy Phillips returned from Columbus QC. Many local families hosted and dined together, with moves announced including Walford Greene to Storrow house Route 18 and others visiting relatives in Wellington, Akron, Cleveland and Oberlin.
Easter Guests and Services Highlight Weekend
Week end visitors included Mr and Mrs Franklin Sullivan of Detroit Michigan and their daughter in law Mrs Sullivan. Mrs Donald Day entertained her mother Mrs Zella Johnson and sister Mrs Marion Fox of Elyria. Easter services featured Rev Roy Steisel with a strong sermon and music by Mrs Walter Lee and Misses Vivian and Marjorie Green. Additional guests came with Mr and Mrs C Veltrie and families from Ashland Oberlin and Brighton. Ed Chunat of Cleveland joined Mr and Mrs Ben for supper and evening visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Marsh
Tom Marsh
Margaret
Elyria
M. Stralan
Norman Stralan
Cleveland
Ray Frisk
William Grabbenstetter
Paul Streingass
Thelma Berlin
York Township
Zion's Lutheran Church
Albert Lamprecht
H. M. Rodock
Phillip Bauman
Brighton
C EL Gill
MaryJorie Howe
Birmingham
Roy Phillip
Columbus
Phillips
Madeline Howe
Philip
Brighton Congregational Church
Walford Greene
Rohan House
Brighton Center
Storrow House
Wellington
George W. Greene
H. H. Patrick
Clement Greene
Bert Ewell
Karl Davis
Beverly
Janet
James Fowell
Jimmie
Mary Kathrett
Akron
E. §. Edwards and James Were Mrs. Effie Edwards
Walter Gunn
Robert Lea
Clarksfield
H. D Sheldon
Norwalk
Utha Burge
John W. Green
Mary Westlake
Marysville
Vivienne
Patsy
Charles Wilard
Albert Langdon
Harry Neville
Grave
Marthe
Michigan
Alien Hanes
Mildred Veltrie
Ashland
C Y Veltrie
Ray Neff
Rode
Clapp
Parma
Ohio
Ted Neff
Sharon
Robert Black
Baby
Donald Day
Ben Fenner
Terry Shatter
Oberlin
Shatzer
A. Grosseto
D. Murray
Franklin Sullivan
Detroit
Mich
Zella Johnson
Marion Fox
Roy Steisel
Walter Lee
Vivian
Marjorie Green
C Veltrie
Mis
Clifford McKinley
Terry Shatzer
Kathryn Veltrie
Ay Neff
Jean
Mary Lou Sebrish
Ed Chunat
Ben
Local residents share calls and visits across Ohio towns
Fenner and families from Mansfield and Elyria visited relatives in Sharon and Clarksfield. Osc ar Share from Columbus attended Easter gatherings at Clement Greene’s home. Alberta McClellan hosted Joan Lamoreaux in Elyria. Vern Hedrish’s guests were a daughter and son-in-law from Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Share
Columbus
Clement Greene
Alberta McClellan
Joan Lamoreaux
Elyria
Vern Hedrish
Theodore Hardy
Cleveland
Russell Rhodes
Will McKenzie
Claude Holmes
George Holmes
Litchfield
Dorothy
Marjorie Holmes
Litchfield School
Clement Aubln
L. B. Gastin Poth
North Olmsted Ladies Host Luncheons in April
Mrs Net tie Biddulph of North Porter road will entertain Group 3 on Wednesday April 27 at noon with luncheon. Mrs George Upp and Mrs Mabel Hall assist. Group L plans a covered dish luncheon April 28 at Mrs Robert Limpert's Lorain Road home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Ladies' Alp
North Olmsted
Nettie Biddulph
North Porter Road
George Upp
Mabel Hall
Robert Limpert
Lorain Road
Lorain Road Church Groups Buzz with April Events
Mrs KR W Eliott will host the West Group on Thursday April 28 at noon. The West Group plans a supper for bowling clubs on Friday April 29. Between 30 and 40 Lorain road church youths enjoyed a skating party in Cleveland Monday night led by Betty Bukkes. Ladies from Lorain road and Clague road churches attended a Woman's Council Club meeting at West Park Congregational church on Friday April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. W. Eliott
Lorain Road
West Group
Cleveland
Betty Bukkes
Clague Road
Woman's Counci l Club
West Park
Residents and visitors share Lorain Road social rounds
Mrs Mae Scrimshaw and relatives visit at the homes of Mrs Mabel Orenl and Mrs Harry Anthony and others on Lorain Road. The list includes guests from Wickliffe, Brooklyn, Mansman, Florida and Akron with several family and neighbor contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Scrimshaw
Clevaland
Mabel Orenl
Harry Anthony
H. C. Briggs
Butternut Ridge Road
Mrs Slyke
Wickliff
J. McLeod
Brooklyn
Blanche Meyers
Lorain Road
Grafton
Sixteen Club Meets at George Peak Home
Avon April 25 The Sixteen club was entertained Thursday evening at the home of George Peak Prize winners in the card contests were Mrs Frank Schneider of Lakewood and Robert Barr Lunch was served They will meet again in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Sixteen Club
George Peak
Frank Schneider
Lakewood
Robert Barr
Guide Sisters Lead Song Service at Baptist Chapel
The Guide Sisters from Baptist Chapel South Lorain conducted a song service at the Baptist church Sunday night, delivering spiritual selections for the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guide Sisters
Baptist
Local residents report travels to Canada Florida and Michigan
Mr and Mrs Cecil Moore and daughter Shirley spent days in Canada. Mrs Anna Lieber returned home Friday from wintering with Florida relatives. Miss Anne Demma Miss Dorothy Demma Roy Schwinn and John Gerbick visited Portsmouth with Mr and Mrs Charles Mohl. Mr and Mrs Dewey Hartman and daughter from Sterling Ohio and Mr and Mrs Henry Schenck and Bert Chappel of Cleveland attended Baptist Church services. Doris Gough joined Elyria girls to Deerborn Michigan Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Moore
Shirley
Canada
Anna Lieber
Florida
Anne
Dorothy Demma
Roy Schwinn
John Gerbick
Portsmouth
Charles Mohl
Dewey Hartman
Sterling
Ohio
Henry Schenck
Bert Chappel
Cleveland
The
Baptist Church
Doris Gough
Housing Act financing shares for cities and federal aid
Under the U S Housing Act cities must supply 10 percent of the capital cost and at least 20 percent of the annual subsidy for any housing project. The federal government provides the remaining funding.
The Ants Build Cathedrals in Miniature
An ant, a small creature, sometimes constructs a nest several feet high. The structure is vast in proportion to the insect, likened to a cathedral beside a man.
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Ray Hand
Charles Decker
W. J. Benson
Raymond Shinsky
Ralph Walton
Carlisle
C. H. Swan
Marian Rule
Marguerite Swan
Morris Varsey
Anne Bailey
Grace Cook
Stella Dwire
D. S. Cook
Bayard Osborn
Charles Reed
A. K. Stevenson
Nancy Jean
Fanny Hagen
Carsie
A. J. Carpenter
Jerry Weber
Albert Traxler
Lucile Baker
Dalton
Ellis Garver
Rittman
Fred King
Mrs
John Hilman
Sunbury
George Hilman
Ashley
John Davis
Waldo
Howard McDonald
Crystal Thurman
Leo Jackson
Charles Johnson
Jesse McMullin
LaPorte
Harvey Traxler
August Johnson
Virginia Hutton
W. F. Splete
Gordon
Caroline Tildes
Ora Lysagh
Bernard Cowley
Irving Bobbett
Charles Ossing
George Drew
Eels
Lochinvar
Kathryn Culver
Penfield
St. Chrisman
Claud North Chrisman, M.D
DE. Chrisman
Bertha Schaeffer
Youngstown
Anna Schaeffer
Marie
Earl Arick
Herman Platz
Platz
Pearl Deimling
Otto Deimling
Henry Townes
Harry McClintock
Mantua
Lorain Road Ladies
ATD
Frank Wilkinson
Ruffel
Hurd
Earl Thomas
Emerson Zeckman
Mary Hampson
Olmated Falls
Carpenter
Margaret Eldred
Kennedy Ridge Road
New York City
Mabel Eldred
Leesburg
Dover
Newton Stearns
Mary Stearns
Walter Schneider
Walter Rock
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