Dinner Stories on His Line and a Jockey Training Tale
A reader reports a curious dinner tale about a pastor's youngest son entering a well known statue to be trained as a jockey. The account blends social chat with an improbable rider’s path.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1931
Page
2
Wet Slee and the Ministerial Path in a Jest
The article notes someone named Wet Slee was to become a minister, but jokes he will likely attract more people to repentance as a jockey. It also recounts Abe at a dance losing a wallet worth 3600 dollars and offering 60 dollars reward, prompting a humorous bidding scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Father Confesses His Role in Family Joke
A muddled family dialogue unfolds with Johnny declaring every member an animal and the father revealing his self described role as the goat. The exchange shifts to a remark about Ireland’s conversion in the fifth century and its preservation of a culture that might have vanished otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Ireland
Eve Used A Traveler Report Fragment
A traveler notes an African fig tree with leaves reaching feet and a vague description of mid Victoriaun Ng leaf Arkon pas irzette as part of a fragmentary report.
William James Classified Philosophers by Temperament
The reference notes James categorizes philosophers into two groups: the tender minded and the tough minded. It outlines how temperament shapes philosophical approach and emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James
Community Club Meetings and Lodge Activities Around Town
Local groups including Brotherhood of St. Laius Church chapters at Albert Vietgen’s home and various societies such as Dames of Malta Rainbow Class of the Methodist church and Bethel Shrine hold picnics and socials. Elyria and Oberlin Odd Fellows report extensive travels, con club events, and preparations for a caravan to the Odd Fellows Home in Springfield with upcoming softball and football fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of St. Laui's
Albert Vietgen
Foster Avenue
Dames of Malta
Toledo
Rainbow
Methodist Church
Camp Inn-See-Kes
Bethel Shrine
Cascade Park
Daughters of Ivanhoe
Nettie Woodruff
Divison L
Second Congregational Church
Scott
Dewey Avenue
ODD Fellows
Elyria Lodge No
Oberlin
W. H. van Oster
Kentucky
West Virgina
Winchester
Huntington
W. Va
EB. L. Brecknock
Grand Haven
Mich
Muskegon
Herbert Wilson
O. C. May
Frank Wilson
Wm. Gerber
Odd Fellowship
Charles R. Summers
Oberlin Lodge of
Springfield
Brother Summers
Elyria
Ralph Hobill
Ta-Wa-Si Club Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Miss Mary Fox hosted thirteen members and two guests at 2024 South Oak Street for a tureen supper as Ta-Wa-Si Club marked its fifth anniversary. Officers elected for the coming year include Harriet Gray president and Eleanor Wilson program chairman. The next meeting is set for September 22 hosted by Winifred and Edna Hills on Chestnut Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fox
South Oak Street
Rose Mack
Virginia Goodwin
Eleanor Wilson
Erlesids
Harriet Gray
Ruth Becker
Dorothy Barton
Edna Hills
Betty Day
Winifred
Chestnut Ridge
Women's Welsh Club installs officers at River Road home
The Woman's Welsh Club gathered at Mrs startin Rob erts home on River road for officer installation. Mary Vopalecky acted as installing officer with A L Agate as chaplain. Officers sworn in include Evan Griffiths president George Smith vice president E T Reese first vice president J C Lloyd secretary James Davies treasurer Martin Roberts chaplain. A social hour followed with refreshments and garden bouquets on luncheon tables. The next meeting location to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte W. C. T. U
Ada Dirlam
Grafton Road
James Dewhurst
Ava Pitkin
Almighty King
Ada Robson
Mies Ava Pitkin
George Shrubsole
Frank Rahl
Florence Brown
May Huene
Howard Miller
Women's Welsh Club
Woman's Welsh Club
Startin Roberts
River Road
America
Mary Vopalecky
Lakewood
A. L. Agate
Elyria
Evan Griffiths
George Smith
E. T. Reese
J. C. Lloyd
James Davies
Martin Roberts
R. D. Oldfield
Leonard Fowls Hosts Methodist Epworth League Meet
Members of the Epworth League met at Leonard Fowls home in Glendale Court to plan Lakeside classes and transportation for attendees. The gathering included singing and refreshments. A Sunday 8 30 a m departure time for Lakeside participants was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Epworth League
Lakeside
Leonard Fowls
Glendale Court
Garden Club Explores Water Gardens At Gulf Farms
The Garden Club gathered at the Gulf Farms home of Mr and Mrs H B Calvert to learn about water gardens and aquatic plants led by R V Sawyer from Akron. Topics covered bowl shaped pools, care tips, and the use of goldfish to control pests while noting tropical water lilies and color development from cross breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Gulf Farms
Calvert
R. V. Sawyer
Akron
Monsieur Marlac
Sawyer
Mr. Sawyer
Garden Cub
Mr. Sawyers
Marriage License Applications and Women’s Group Notices
Community notices include informal planning for a Women’s Benefit Association meeting in Waree Hall on August 25 and a Ladies’ Aid Society silver tea at Wailed Presbyterian Church. Marriage license applicants listed: James Gibson and Erma Manson. Steve Latran and Bertha Cherry. Milton Hers and Betty Foster. Julius Arredondo and Elgin Vasquez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Benefit Association
Women’s Benefit Association
Wurst Hall
Waree Hall
Ladies’ Aid
U. P
Ladies‘ Aid Society
Wailed Presbyterian Church
James Davies
J. A. Lawrence
James Gibson
Lorain
Erma Manson
D. C DeFoe
Steve Latran
Pittsfiewa
Bertha Cherry
Henrietta
Rev Dunterly
Milton Hers
Betty Foster
Black River Two
Eastmar Julius Arredondo
Elgin Vasquez
Local Social Notes From Elyria and Nearby Towns
Miss Ethel Hewitt of Beamsville and Miss Edis Paradise of Buffalo visit relatives in Elyria and Amherst while nurse Elsie Clawson enjoys vacation at home. Various residents host guests, births announced, and Stanley Schultz joins Cleveland’s Industrial Development committee. several travel plans and home visits are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hewitt
Beamsville
Ontario
Edis Paradise
Buffalo
New York
James A. Hewitt
Park Avenue
Henry Date
Maple Avenue
Amherst
Barne Collier
Jane Bender
Charlene Bender
Cleveland
Elizabeth Wilcox
Universit
Southern California
F. L. Shaw
Vance
George Moody
Baltimore
Eugene Smith
Snick Lake
Mich
Floyd Eddington
Bell Avenue
Elyria MeMorial Hospital
Stanley C. Schultz
E F. Schultz
Columbus
Industrial Development Committee
Chamber of Commerce of
Lake Avenue
Blame the Machine age claims many unseen effects
A short blurb notes the machine age brings wide ranging changes that people only begin to grasp, reflecting on its impact across society and daily life.
Ice cream Social and Pivot Bridge at St Marys Hall
A cold dessert event and a pivot bridge gathering are planned at St Marys Hall tonight. Local organizers invite residents to join for refreshments and social activity in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Hall
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Eva Nor Egg Sets 100 Yard Dash Record at Jersey City Meet
The fastest woman in the United States is Eva Nor Egg of Paterson New Jersey. She won the 100-yard dash at the A ALU meet in Jersey City defeating the famed Hel Wash in a surprising upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Evanor Egg
Paterson
N. J
A. Alu
Jersey City
Not Enough Boy Babies In U S Says Life Company
A life insurance firm warns that births of boys in the United States are not sufficient to perpetuate family names. The prospect raises concerns over future population dynamics and naming traditions across communities.
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Sonny
J. Miller
Ladies Auxiliary
Jefferson
Ladies Auxiliary Knights of
John
K. of C. Hall
Dr. Mary's Parish
Father John
Mare
A. W. Mack Sud Son
Wyendots
Michigan
Lady Rowena Circle
Laporte
van Amburgh
Yeomen
E. J. van Amburgh
Cora Bemis
Clarence Dunford
8Th Street
Miss Merline Ryan
Merline Ryan
East Fifth Street
Ruth Raesler
Frank Blakesley
Roberta Coonrad
Stanley Hammond
Cecil Simmons
Troupers Club
Phelps
Indian Hollow Road
J.C. McMullen
Lavina
Cora Dimaline
Louise Bashford
Clara Mae Eddy
Clark Richards
Lawrence Jackson
Jess Corcoran
Park Dimatine
Stella Faber
Marjorie Smith
Dot Faber
Beth Phelps
Mr. Li
Earl Brown
Pedro
Stacy Tarnosky
Doyle Kerlin
Roger Phelps
Eva Harper
Doris Jackson
Phyllis
June Harrison
Eleanor Phelps
Beth
Meredith Barnes
Bert
Frances Phelps
Joyce Gregg
Frank Vincent
Gordon Wilkins
Cora
Park Dimalins
R Hospital
Milton Cayce
Bay Village
Edward Mc Gucken
R. D
Max Morgan
Grafton
Eileen Webber
Winckles Streat
Virgil Kneriem
Albert Kosiorek
Frank Odor
Operlin
Sle Petro
Fulius Gubeno
Sus Petro
Joseph Petro
West River Street
Julius Gubeno
St. Agnes Church
Leo Brissell
Helen Archbatchich
Leo Gubeno
Mothers' Auxiliary
J. P. Gibbons
TU. P. Church
J. P Gibbons
East River Street
Charles Swartzle
C. Cunningham
GC. L. Bristol
God
Gerald Rice
Purity Bakery
Yanice
Heutige Presse
Sind
Die
Niedrngsten In
der Geschichte Des Geschaettes
Apa Mead
EV Sana
Max Horw
Ee White
Tth
Baker's Hatchery
Lake Ave
Carter
Millhollow Gardens
MiLlhollow Hill
Arch Preserver
Vestal
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