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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1931
Page
2
Julia Maude Lowther, a quarter breed Indian girl, faces a second trial in Wayne County for the murder of Mrs. Clara Smith of Ashtabula. Convicted previously and sentenced to the electric chair, she won a new hearing on appeal. Accomplice Toby Smith was electrocuted at Ohio Penitentiary on November 20.
Primary teacher Nell Harmon remains absent due to injuries from a Thanksgiving auto crash. A substitute is teaching. The Gulf Road Parent Teachers Association met at the schoolhouse with modest attendance. President Mrs. L Haglund conducted the meeting. Reports from secretary Mrs. Howard Moon and treasurer Leonard Haglund were accepted. Plans for the Christmas program were discussed and set.
The school hosts an entertainment evening with a Santa appearance and a treaty discussion. A smallpox vaccination is planned for pupils next week. Ohio Pub Service will hold a range demonstration next month, and Miss Alice Bird will lead two Nutrition project meetings. The January meeting date is not yet announced.
The Brookside High School seniors led chapel in the school auditorium, entertaining multiple classes and grades. Walter Petrien hosted with readings by Ruth Smith and Elaine Poor, a dance by Paul Poor, and humor by Mariella Standen. Music featured a violin solo by Sophia Molderon with Miss Simms on piano, and a talk on school authorities by Principal James A. McConbe.
Joseph Shuster long resident of Eaton dies at 73 after kneeling to fill a basket by potatoes. A Coblenz native who came with his parents at age eight, he married Mary Mackett in 1879. Survived by two sons, several grandchildren, siblings, and many relatives. Funeral at St Perce’s Catholic church in Ridgeville Monday morning.
Neighbors in Lagrange gathered at George and Mrs Nichols home to bid a fond farewell before their move to Amherst. A surprise social evening featured a hand made end table gift and well wishes from friends. Attendees included A F Wilcox, WH Nichols, HM Powers, RK Kelner, JH Wilcox, IH Denham, CB Rawson, SL Adams, WGRundle, WH Jackson, BE Sage and daughter, J Holcomb, and Andrew Rawson.
Regular monthly meeting of the AikK Church Ladies Aid was held in the church parlors with hostesses Mrs B MeIntire and Mrs F H Lewis. Reports were read and funds disposed, a basement improvement discussed, and several social visits noted among Lorain and Vincent residents.
Ris and one visitor Mrs TUM enjoyed a pleasant evening playing bunco and cootie with prizes awarded to Mrs Cooper and Mrs Lewis. A delicious lunch followed. The next meeting will be at Miss Helen Horvath's home on December 17, a Christmas party.
A series of village society events with Mrs Harold Allsop hosting the Missionary Society session focused on the study book Christ Comes to the Village and a reading My First Christmas in India. Royal Neighbors elected officers and plan January installations. Choral Club rehearsed a Christmas cantata to be presented December 20 at St John Evangelical, with proceeds to the American Legion relief fund and community support urged.
From South Amherst, Mrs Charley Bryant Mrs Newls Merchant Mrs Belle Brochsicker Mrs Robert Allsop and Mr and Mrs Paul Man attended the Eastern Star meeting at Amherst Wednesday evening. Brownhelm South Amherst basketball was played on the loci floor last evening. Mrs Fred Lang Mrs Jaen Muth Mrs George Gartho Mr Carl Gibson and Mrs Henry Kolb attended a party at Mrs Alex Garland Jr home in Elyria Thursday afternoon.
Dee 5 Church notes record Birmingham M. E. church services on Sunday December 6 at 7945 led by Rev. George T. Hanna with Sunday school at 11 00 directed by Martin Burgin and Miss Mayme Church at the piano. Also mentions Miss Marjoria Howe visiting Birmingham and Ed Manns of Berlinville visiting friends Thursday afternoon.
Local Birmingham Volunteer Firemen hold a meeting to elect officers on December 7 at the Town Hall. They began reorganization and first basketball practice with coach Donald Wasem leading eleven players at the high school gym. The season aims for 3 or 4 home games to boost crowd support.
New London Grange No. 2401 convened in I. O. F. Hall on Thursday evening with strong attendance and all officers except one present. Master Ira Sutherland led, bills totaling 8.10 were approved for payment, minutes read and approved, and arrangements set for representation and transportation to the State Grange meeting at Sandusky on December 8.
An official delegation of eight and other attendees gathered for the session where a class of six candidates was prepared to receive the first degree. Master Sutherland administered the obligation as the candidates earned the second degree, with the degree team of Ularkafleid performing impressively.
An unclear report describes a charity event hosted by the Clarksfeld Grange with remarks from Worthy Master thanking the Grange for their hospitality and support. Participants praised the successful program and expressed gratitude for contributions.
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