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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
3
Local notes recount comic and curious street scenes in Elyria. A bumper lock on Broad Street drew a crowd until police freed two cars. A hat rolled into the street and was recovered after a motorist paused. A model ship, a courteous offer for a ride, and a packed family car with dog and bird are described alongside newsboys tallying sales and commissions.
Columbia Station reports the Baptist church Mission circle will skip next week’s meeting because of Berea Fair attendance, following a Sunday service at the Methodist church.
A large Sunday gathering in New York featured Roy Putt delivering a strong talk during Sunday school. The Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs. David Jones’s home and stewards were called to gather at the parsonage Friday evening. The Worthington Children’s Home appeal raised over 3390 from LaPorte and Columbia churches. Frederick W. Vogal of Water Valley will preach the coming Sunday. A dozen local movements include reunions in Williams and Martin Shear, and visits from extended families traveling between Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Toronto, and Barberton.
Mrs Sadie Beal and family along with the Beal and Bechtel households attended the Beal Becker reunion at Cascade park. George Knittle Mitchell and Marion Knittle joined the Grange picnic at William Ruths Brownhelm. Lee Hanlon joined a Monday birthday party for Mr Morse at Elyria with Mr and Mrs Lee Morse. August Merthe and daughter Doris from Amherst dined with Newton Rans. Frank Laraway and Harold Beal visited Sandusky and Elyria relatives.
Local residents and relatives widen network with multiple visits. Mr and Mrs John Stang hosted and visited kin in Elyria and Murray Ridge. George Ruth family from Brownhelm dined with Geo Knittle. Several outings include Leo Hanlon, Walter Grobe, and Dehn family gatherings in Middle Ridge and Schramm road.
A new and inexpensive Flyte cream claims to melt freckles in four days without staining and brighten skin. The ad guarantees money back if it fails and urges purchase at Muir's Cut Rate and other drugstores.
Schlechter attended the Cleveland exposition Monday. Miss Marjorie Ernst from North Ridge spent Monday evening with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Conrad Ernst.
The W. C. U. members met at Mrs. W. A. Wallington’s home with Mrs. A. J. Hulse opening. New officers were elected and talks given by Mrs. Hicher of Eaton. Attendees included Mrs. J. Lichorish and Mrs. Wimpenny of Elyria, and Mrs. T. Higham and Mrs. Mary Bainbridge of Elyria. Geraldine Fisher had tonsils and adenoids removed. Funeral held for Mrs. William Grills with Rev. Chaffee officiating. Local families visited and relatives from Lakewood and Ridgeville called. Esther Pratt and Mrs. Chaffee plan to visit Margar it Chaffee ill. Wildlife note on crocodile skins and pastry slippers appears as stray text.
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