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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1942
Page
5
Classified notice listing employment service contact and local materials suppliers. Mentions top soil, cinders, dirt, Spray Top Soil products, and coal. Includes scattered fragments of addresses and phone reference.
The Clover Troop of South Amherst met at captain Mrs. E H Ruth's home with Lt Ninabelle Kilmer and 14 members. Officers reported, meetings were set for Wednesday afternoons, and a social event at Cascade Park in Elyria was planned for Thursday evening. Guests included Mary Sue Dedimage and Mrs. Stary Herth. Mabel Andersen led routine work, prizes awarded to Anna Cavick and Marv Bergh, and a modern themes talk by Leais Kittnes. A vesper service was planned for Ost Pontn Sunday evening.
Fragmentary legal notice concerning guardianship and real estate sale of an undivided one half interest. Names and dates partially legible, with proceedings pending for property described along a center line and a future sale by court order.
Avon residents host a social evening with card games and prizes for Mrs Walter McAllister and Mrs Julius Forthofer guests included Mrs Frank Reicelsburcer and Mrs Julius Forthofer next hostess Mrs Merbert Migere. Hospital news notes add appendicitis cases and family visits from Lorain to Avon amid a busy local scene.
Church notices detail services at multiple congregations with times and pastors listed. Names mention Morning Worship, Sunday School, and community meetings. A visitor from northern Michigan and a local fete guest are noted among village social updates.
Mr and Mrs Wilert Hattay and Stella visited Harrison Peters home on Thursday and stayed through Friday. Sunday entertainment by Mr and Mrs Henry Penfound included a picnic dinner and a wiener roast. Guests from Lakewood Elyria Avon and Cleveland areas attended, with many dinners and visits noted. The West Ridge Ladies meet August 12 at Mrs Milton Babcocks.
A local Avon Lake update notes council actions appointing deputies and planning for a cemetery on Walkie and Moore roads. The Haswell family reports a transfer from Camp Crowder to Second Army and shares Campbell Crowder related travel. Sidney Riss and other relatives are mentioned. Residents attend birthday gatherings and exchanges refer to students and staff at Mary Radio School. The Sun discusses tentative ideas on tadium disintegration and safety concerns though proofs remain unclear.
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