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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1923

Page

2

Death notices and obituaries mix in December 1923 town column

Mrs Andrews aged 42 of Andrews and three children are mourned in Penfield after her death on Saturday December 1, 1923. The obituary notes her as a devoted church member, active in Methodist affairs, known for support of every cause and her musical talent. Also mentions W J Penfield and sister of Smith of Spencer in the community mourning.

Ngton Ebs Andrews A.J Andrews Hon Karl oMrard W. J Penfeld Smith Spencer Penfield Drew Methodist Church

Deaths and business changes noted in local columns

The obituary notes a devoted mother and wife who died after a three week illness with funeral services at her home on Tuesday December 4 at 1 30, burial in Penfield cemetery. In Wellington the Ford Agency formerly The Baumgardner Brew became The Franklin Jones Motor Co with F N Jones as owner, employing the former staff and Mr L A Baumgardner under new management.

Penfield Ford Agency Wellington Dee J Baumgardner Brew Franklin Jones Motor Co F N. Jones Cleveland L A. Baumgardner Pew

Evangelistic Services Rapidly Gain Popularity in Wellington

Evangelist Nafteser leads Methodist church services that are well attended as special music by Mr and Mrs Naftzger and their son enhances the program. The audience at yesterday's service filled the church showing growing interest in the outreach.

Wellington Dee 3 Methodist Church Evangelist Nafteser Naftzger

Nomad minister aids hurts of body and soul

The Rev Maude Hovie serves as a missionary for Rotsfunk Serre Leone Africa. Before going abroad Rev U Woyle resigned the Springfield Ohio pastorate she founded and entered a hospital course. She leads the dispensary in Africa and serves as doctor veterinary preacher advisor and sister to the community. She treats damaged souls to mended toes.

Maude Hovie Rotsfunk Serre Leone Africa U Woyle Springfeld Rotifunk

Services Held Every Evening This Week

A notice states services will be held every evening this week, except this evening.

Wellington Personal Highlights and Social News

Miss Aletha Stacey sang a solo at the Congregational church service. Guests included Mrs R. D. Snyder and daughter from Galen, and Mr and Mrs FL A Black with son from Rochester visiting Dr. and Mrs. Hyde. F N Jones to live at England Hotel temporarily. Ina Dunkle and Stewart Soleman attended Abies Irish Rose in Cleveland. Postmaster Van Arman hosted Elyria friends at the Andrews Hotel. Mr and Mrs Guy Phelps hosted Davison and daughter from Strongville, Edith McConnell from Cleveland, and Mr and Mrs Ketchum from Norwalk on Thanksgiving. Miss Marion Sponsellor and Miss Dorothy Barnes spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Elyria. Alithe Stacey to entertain Eentre Nous at her home this evening. Word from Leipsic that Mrs Elia Powell, mother of Mr...

Wellington Aletha Stacey Congregational R. D. Snyder Galen FL A Black and Son Rochester Hyde F. N. Jones England Hotel Misa Ina Dunkle Stewart Soleman Cleveland van Arman Elyria Andews Sunny Guy Phelps Davison Strongville Edith McConnell Ketchum Norwalk Marion Sponsellor Dorothy Barnes Alitha Stacey Leipsfic Elia Powell

Last Rites Held for John West at Barker Street Home

The last rites for John West were performed at his Barker street residence yesterday afternoon. Burial followed at Huntington Cemetery, with mourners noting the late Mr West’s life and ties to the community.

Will Powell John West i Barker Street Huntington Cemetery

Fire Destroys Shed Behind M E B Church

A small shed in the alley behind the M E B Church was discovered on fire last night at 9:15. Local firefighters responded, containing the blaze with minimal damage to adjacent structures. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation by city fire officials.

M. EB. Church

Fire Report Mentions Chemicals Used to Extinguish Blaze

A fire was discovered on scene and the fire department was summoned. The blaze was put out using chemical extinguishing agents, with details indicating their application to control the fire rapidly.

Fire Cause Unknown In Early Morning Blaze

A recent fire is under investigation with officials stating the cause has not yet been determined. Firefighters responded to the blaze and secured the scene as investigators collect evidence and interview witnesses.

Police Court Fines Drop In November

Police court collections last month exceeded 1,000 dollars with fines and costs totaling 1,055.70. A breakdown shows ven dor licenses 4 dollars building permits 10.75 soft drink licenses 7.50 and miscellaneous collections 535, bringing the total to 1,083.30. The report cites figures from Police Clerk Grant Schrock.

Grant Schrock Vennor

Spectacular Vault Door Described in Detail

An article extols a vault of extraordinary scale and security with a door over 30 inches thick and near 50 tons, a heavy steel entrance guarded by 94 locking bolts and a crane hinge system. The text notes precision fitting to within a thousandth of an inch and multiple locking mechanisms including time locks and changeable locks, highlighting the vault’s eminent safety features.

America Safa Lorain County

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