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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1931

Page

10

Local Delights Party Guests and Winners Named

Belden Belden reports a Delights party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Grabonstetter with five tables of 66. Prizes went to Mrs. A. J. Hinckle and Victor Walter, second to Mr. Koenig and Frances Walter. Attendees included the Wirkners, the Wal ters, the Grabenstetters, and others.

Wirkner Alster Anne Wirkner John Wirkner Jon Walter Victor Walter Frances Walter A. J. Hinkle Kaufman Ed. Hastings and Son

Litchfield Calendar Includes Plays and Club News

Litchfield hosted a Ponfield cast for School Daze on Wednesday night in the Congregational church annex. O R 8 officers were installed with about seventy five members present and a chicken lunch served. Cows tested for Undulant fever pass state test. 4 H Sewing club elects officers. numerous residents visiting Elyria and Norwalk. a car theft near Lorain. former resident Wells Sears dies in Tacoma. local strokes and visits. Litchfield Masonia lodge to install officers on Dec 7.

Litchfield C. KE. Bement Wakeman Wm. Baish Ponfield Congregational Church O. E O. BE Mies Naomi Reutter Asia Spitzer Nellie Turner Ruth Stone Laurel Yost Ida Stephan Howard Stephan Nelson Yost Martha Wheeler Ruth Reutter Elton Wheeler Sentinel Ada Starriet Massie Ruth Thelma Buchanan Esther Edith Mills Martha Beatrice Spice Electa Viola Werner

Huntington Brilfs Huntington read like a small town column

Mr and Mrs Homer Campbell and two children of New London spent Sunday with Dave Diedrick. Thanksgiving guests included Mr and Mrs Henry West at Elmer Longs. Multiple residents from Cleveland Detroit Spencer and Akron spend time with local families over Thanksgiving.

Brilfs Wuntington Homer Campbell New London Dave Diedrick Henry West Elmer Long Routh Ridge Nue Thudiuoy Cleveland Legmins Wax

Death of Ridgeville High School Principal F A Redmond

Friends in Ridgeville are shocked by the sudden death of F A Redmond after an appendicitis operation. He led Ridgeville High School for years and leaves many mourners. The obituary notes his Cleveland service and funeral at Alger’s Cemetery. Various local residents visited Cleveland and shared condolences as the community honors his memory.

Old Korea custom ignores wife on street like stranger

In Korea a man who meets his wife in the street traditionally treats her as a stranger and passes by without acknowledgment. This practice reflects strict social norms about propriety and public behavior within marriage.

Korea

Town Line Surprise Birthday for Mrs Spiegelberg

A gathering of relatives and friends at Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Spiegelberg home Sunday afternoon celebrated Mrs. Spiegelberg's birthday. Attendees included Miss Caroline Spiegelberg of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Harland Schieder and daughter Carolyn, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Walter Bonnett among others.

Lewis Spiegelberg

Local Notices and Social Links Across Elyria Ridge

Attendees include John Bechtel and Murray Ridge relatives, Mr. and Mrs. C J Finlth, Barbara Machtrath, Ruth and Missam Fow, Helen Balzar and Gerald Stung of South Ridge, Kenneth Murdon of Lorain, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Grills, Melvin and Marold Grills, Lars Bur rer of West Ridge. The Schuberts and Oliver joined a party at M K church in Hlying. Caroline Spiegelberg of Cleveland was weekend guest. E C Schubert attended nutrition school at Elyria Banking and Trust with Alma Garvin. Mr and Mrs C J Smith of South Ridge visited daughter and family Lewis Spiegelberg. E C Schubert visited relatives.

Henrietta John Bechtel Murray Ridge C. J. Finlth Barbara Machtrath Misues Ruth Misiam Fow Helen Balzar Gerald Stung South Ridge Kenneth Murdon Lorain Theodore Grills Melvin and Marold Grills Lars Burrer West Stidge C. Schubert Oliver M. K Hlying C. J. Smith Lewis Spiegelberg E. C. Sthubert

Avon Sriefs Avon Dec 9 town items brief

Mrs Florence Curtiss spent Monday with Cleveland relatives. Mrs Lloyd Wearseh returned from Mancelona Ibricht sen due to illness and death of her father. Royal Circle of the M EB church met at Mrs Gus Jensen's home last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Terveen visited Bellevue relatives. Goughs and Jenkins attended church in Lorain where Rev F E Eastman spoke on Hudson Bay. Mr and Mrs Fred Dambach of Cleveland visited Kate Dechant. Peggy Gallagher of Cleveland and Mrs Nick Schuster were guests. The Baptist Class by the Fireside will be entertained Saturday at Miss Anna Nissen's home. John Leonard and family moved into the former Harald Smith house.

Sriefs Avon Florence Curtiss Cleveland Lloyd Wearseh Mancelona Ibrichtsen Royal Circle M. EB. Church Gus Jensen John Terveen Bellevue Mary Grace Irene Gough Stella Buswell Hubert Doris Gough G. L. Jenkins First Congregational Church Lorain F. E. Eastman Amherst Hudson Bay Fred Dambach Kate Dechant Peggy Gallagher Nick Schuster The Baptist Sunday School Anna Nissen John Leonard Harald Smith Mary Bickel Lois Gaylor Bickel Hazel Sandrock Paul P. E. Harding M. E. Perkins Frances Elon Searles Ashur Gibson F. A. Ingersoll Ingersoll Searles J. W. Perkins Daytona Beach Fla Wade Lathrop Mable Berkey Harold Lathrop Florence Lathrop Ladies’ Aid Society W. T. Betts Chalmer Dean Betts Eldon Radcliffe Wellington Martin Grogan Green Street N. W. Bates Lakeside Young People's Conference Camden Baptist Sunday School Glen Wilson LaGrange Baptist Church Camden Baptist Church Charles Adama Adam Moehl John Oberlin C. d. Betts

Christmas Party Planned by Lake Avenue Grange

The North Elyria Grange will hold a Christmas party Thursday evening for members and families with a short business meeting before the program. Chester Nichols and wife of Adelbert avenue plan a winter stay in Smyrna Florida. Ethel Metszger hosted friends for Miss Madge Croskey’s birthday. Local residents visited and celebrated Mrs Miller’s birthday with related gatherings, while H Miller of Miller's Nursery attends a horticulture course at Ohio State University in Columbus.

Grange Lake Avenue North Elyria Chester Nichols Adelbert Avenue Smyrna, Fla Ethel Metszger Madge Croskey Harold Strong Ridgeville Reno Collier Arthur Radde Walter Graber John Worthington Gilbert Smith Elyria R. H. Miller

West Ridge Hostess To W C T U Meeting

West Ridge will host the Women s Christian Temperance Union on Thursday afternoon December 17 with Mrs Theodore Grills as the hostess and Mrs W D Miller as program chairman. Miller will also conduct an Open Forum and important business will be transacted.

W. C. T. U. West

Evangelistic Meetings and Banquet Noted In Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Theodore Grills and sons Melvin and Harold attended evangelistic meetings on the Edison Highway Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Lesterrusendahl joined the Lorain Elyria football banquet in Lorain Tuesday evening. Merle Penfound and children Lucile and Robert of Carlisle called on H H Drusendahl and family Thursday evening.

Theodore Grills Melvin Harold Edison Highway Lesterrusendahl Lorain-Elyria Lorain Merle Penfound Lucile Robert Carlisle H. H. Drusendahl

Courtsey notices and society items from local column

Mrs John Reese called Friday on her mother Mrs Albertina Pallas at Frank Pallas home Leota Drusendah returned to school after appendicitis operation Recent social note says Gilbert Minnich visited the airport in Cleveland on Sunday

John Reese Ober- Hin Albertina Pallas Frank Pallas Leota Drusendah Gilbert Minnich Cleveland

Sunday Calls Span Elyria Vermilion and Townline Areas

Sunday visitors included Rinehart and Pallas of Elyria calling on Frank Pallas’s family, Mr and Mrs Charles Pallas of Elyria visiting in the same home, Mr and Mrs Erwin Bachman from Vermilion, N Hopking of Amherst calling on Eldred family, and Mildred Pallas Zelda Schramm at the Y W C A Friendship Girls club. Florence Pope of the University of Chicago reports cousin Don Birney of Grand Island Nebraska was elected captain for next year’s football team.

Rinehart Pallas Elyria Frank Pallas Charles Pallas Erwin Bachman N. Hopking Amherst J. ¥. Eldred Friendship Club Mildred Pallas Zelda Schramm Friendship Girls Club Jacob Battenhouse Raymond Margaret Nieding Townline Road Florence Pope University of Chicago B. O. Pope Don Birney Grand Taland Nebraska Don

Milwaukee Visitor Calls on Cousins in Wednesday Stop

Milwaukee resident John Rabloff visited his cousins Mrs Henry Pallas and family on Wednesday evening. The visitor, Mr M Rabloff, was en route from Milwaukee to Germany and paused to see relatives.

Milwaukee John Rabloff Henry Pallas M Rabloff Germany

Evangelistic Service Attended on Edison Highway

Report lists local residents attending events and visits. Glenn MecMullin attended the Evangelical service on Edison Highway Friday evening. Mrs. Albertina Pallas, injured in a fall, moved to Elyria to stay with daughter Mary Fox for care. Margaret Pallas Mildred and Marian Pallas attended the Young People’s League at St. Paul’s church Elyria Tuesday evening.

Margaret Pallas Mildred Marian Pallas Young People's League of

Sunday Guests in Elyria and Murray Ridge Families

Elyria visitors Mr and Mrs Gus Mahlke spent Sunday with Sherman Mason and family. Nettie Eldred and sons Frank and Louis from Murray Ridge visited I F Eldred and family for dinner. Mrs Carl Fowl called on FL Druserdahl Friday.

Gus Mahlke Elyria Sherman Mason Nettie Eldred Tons Frank and Louis Murray Ridge I. F. Eldred Carl Fowl FL. H. Druserdahl

Church Notes and Local Socials in Birmingham

Church services were well attended with special music planned for next Sunday. Sunday school saw good attendance as Christmas program progress accelerates for December 22. W C T U meets December 9 at Mrs Ladrach’s home. Birthday party honors Mrs G B Kuhlman with gifts and lunch. Several locals visited Elyria, Cleveland, and nearby towns for shopping and social visits.

Birmingham John J. Ladrach

Birmingham pupils stage rough night at town hall program

Saturday night at Birmingham Town Hall the Birmingham Grade School and High School presented a varied program. A short play No Girls Admitted was performed by Mr. Marshals room with a cast including Harold Milton German Maurice Aaron Andrews Everette Charles Perlsons Robert Daniel Link. School girls Christine Ardith Ewell Dorothy Edna May Schaff Grace Joan Portman Louise Nadine Wenzel participated between acts.

Birmingham Birmingham Town Hall Mr. Marshal Harold Milton German Maurice Aaron Andrews Everette Charles Perlsons Robert Daniel Link Christine Ardith Ewell Dorothy Edna May Schaff Grace Joan Portman Louise Nadine Wenzel

Rhythm and Children of Spain at High School Play

Annette Bonczek sings in Part VI Rhythmics and Dolls First Christmas with Miss Schneider and Miss Marher in rooms. Operetta Children of Spain featured Part V Treasure Chest. Glenn and Aaron Andrews provided music. Cast includes Omega Philraternity pirates and Mu Zeta Rho gypsy ensembles. Local home games saw Birmingham FFA fall 10 5 to Vermilion and Birmingham High boys lose 13 7 to Collins. Next games set December 12 and 30 with Huron and Alumni squads.

Annette Bonczek Miss Schneider Miss Marher Spain Glenn Aaron Andrews Bob Jim Graydon Gene The Omega Philraternity Joe Razem Harley Davidson Gordon Hornung Clarence Johannsen Frossy Eugene Flora Schuster Edward Schmidt Carol Edna Lileen Mu Zeta Rho Florence Shafts Ruth Kreby Louise Reising Helen Broughton Birmingham Future Farmers of America

Community church to hear Schauffler School work

Kipton residents note Dec 12 program at Community church as Rev RG Clapp announces Schauffler School work. A busy week follows with social events, visitors, and church activities including a Christmas cantata practice and WCTU meeting. Local farms change hands as Elon and Mrs Searles buy the former Gibson property with ownership to start next year.

Valley City bridge party honors cast with high scores

Miss Ella Yost hosted a Friday bridge party with four tables. High scores were earned by Mrs Earl Arick and Mrs Miles Dean. Attendees included Miss Florence Scheelhas Miss Edith White Miss Lydia Reutter and Misa Eather Wolfe. Our regular High school basketball team the Junior High team and the Boya Town team.

Valley City Ella Yost Earl Arick Miles Dean Florence Scheelhas Edith White Lydia Reutter Misa Eather Wolfe Boya Town

Seville Victorious In Three Games As Valley City Attends Events

Journey to Seville yielded three wins over the Seville boys on Friday evening with Homer opponents in upcoming home games. Friday Educational Day in Medina drew Valley City residents for lectures including an illustrated Ohio talk by Aughinbaugh. Medina county school orchestra of 166 performed four numbers. Community mourns Arlas Wolfe age 53, survived by Emma Wolfe widow and children Esther, Orlin, Walter. Social visits noted with Earl Arick family and Julius Linder at Clyde and Reutter homes.

Seville Homer Valley City Medina Wrof Aughinbaugh Ohio Medina County Arlas Wolfe Wolfe John Linder John Reutter

Brookside Wins Both At Camden In Local Basketball Night

Brookside school teams swept Camden, boys 33 to 31 and girls 32 to 6, with next games set for Friday at Brookside gym against Brownhelm. Community notes report Christmas cantata rehearsals, school vaccination plans, and various local visits and gatherings.

New London Council Holds Final 1931 Meeting

Mayor A M Turner presided as New London council and city solicitor attended the final regular meeting of 1931. Minutes were approved, and the treasurer reported funds across multiple accounts. Bills were read and most approved, except a protested $190.43 bill from New London Light and Power Co. The Legion urged a nearby light for the new Legion home on Railroad street and the clerk was instructed to notify the utility to reset the light promptly.

NEW London A. M. Turner H. M. Palmer New London Council R. H. Sellers O'Hara Fetterman New London Light and Power Co Stone Paul M. White Legion Railroad Street New London Light and Power Company

Rotary intercity meet eyed by New London club

New London Rotary Club, with sixteen members present, plans an intercity meeting and Ladies Night inviting eleven surrounding clubs on January 11. A Christmas tree decoration committee was formed for a properly placed and lit tree, with Santa Claus visiting for the kiddies. The club reports high enthusiasm and a strong outlook.

New London Santa Claus Rotary Club

Clarksfield Grangers Hold All Day Meeting at Community Hall

Clarksfield Grange held an open all day meeting at the Community hall on Saturday December 5 with about 50 attending a musical program. The lineup included song by Grangers, a string quartet by four Fitchville youths, old time music by H A Twaddle and George Reif, a duet by Mrs Gorrel and Mrs Wilcoxen, a talk by Rev Cobb, Worthing Stone on the clarinet, and piano music by Mrs Wilcoxen. A vocal and string quartet contest was won by Mrs Byron. Closing remarks were given by Master Clark and the program ended with Bless Be the Tie that Binds. A pot luck dinner followed.

Grangers Clarksfield

Pleasantly Surprised Birthday Party for Mrs Burrows

Burrows invited neighbors for a birthday surprise Thursday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Burrows, B. C. Burt and Leonard Burt, Vox, John Merrill, Ray Rider and families, Guy Hoffstatter and Ray Franklin and sons. Also reported: William Burton, former Clarksfield man, died at Norwalk infirmary Thursday. A large country home owned by Mr. and Mrs. Irving Stocking, a double garage, wood house, and about one thousand bushels of potatoes were destroyed by fire Saturday morning. contents in the front portion saved. fire started in the basement and was a big loss. insured.

C. W. Lawrence G. BR. Kuhlman Flora Brooks Burrows C. H. Burrows B.C. Burt Leonard Burt A. Vox John Merrill Ray Rider Guy Hoffstatter Ray Franklin Irving Stocking

Luncheon Bridge Attended by Mrs Nellie Didelius

Mrs Nellie Didelius entertained at four luncheon bridge tables on Friday afternoon December 4. Mrs Kenneth Rice hosted a birthday luncheon for Mrs Frank Rice on Thursday December 3. Several locals are noted shopping and visiting in nearby towns including Cleveland Ashland Lorain and Norwalk.

Nellie Didelius Briday Kenneth Rice Frank Rice

Family gathering at local church features solo Bible class song

Mrs James Spree and families gathered at the home of Mr Great John for a special number at Migs Villa church. Mrs Lillie Towsley and Snyder led Sunday school with each class in turn. Mr Ames from the Bible class sang a song without book or accompaniment.

Jim Spreee Nea Aimee Joyce J Ohna M. BE Migs Vial Lillie Towsley Snyder Oes Bunday Dee Ames Bible Clase

Pittsfield Society Will Meet and Present Plays

The Foreign Missionary Society of the M B Church in Pittsfield invites friends to attend a December 11 program. The Junior B Sunday School class presents two short plays, Calling on the Minister and Getting Ready for Darby’s Picnic, with listed character names. Music by Miss Virgie Ober and a ten-girl drill accompany the program starting at 8 15 p m. An admission charge and refreshments follow.

Lse M. B. Church George Hines Chevel Mrs. Swan Blanche Green Mayme Swan Jeanne Watt Jensnie Swan Elizabeth Jordan Paggy Swan Beth Wacker Lyle Beard Darby Picvic Mrs. Sprigging Mary Elizabeth Whitney Susie Spriggins Elsie Avery Henry Spriggens Edward McConnell Annie Spriggins Mildred Walt Ben Spriggens Ernest Mull Ruth Sprigginus Ida Mcconnell Misa Virgie Ober Camden

South Ridge Church Services and Local Notes

South Ridge South Ridge December church services announced with Sunday School at 10:06 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. Lorain County Cheras will lead evening. Mrs. George attends State Grange meeting in Sandon. Mrs. Bechtel attends B C B Club at Mrs. Annette Ove’s in Elyria. Local brief mentions of visits and calls follow.

South Ridge Lorain County Cheras J. P. Bechtel Annette Ove Elyria

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Belden George Grabenstetter Altar Society St. Martin’s Parish Herman Wise Mary Wise Women's Union of Balmanuel Evangelical Church Mary Killip Na~omi Newman Freda Schick Chatham Goodman Road Earl Rice Ruth Christman Ira Killip Miss Newman Irma Wise Mary Agnes Wise James Schurgot Grafton Wells Mole Agnes Wise Arthur Rinehart Chas. Romp Orrin Kellogg Bertha Hammon 4-H Club Litchfeld 4-H Sewing Club Evelyn Jenkins Carrie Seeley Dorothy Hoffman Frances Lloyd Augusta Neff Arthur Erhart If. C. Stephan Wai. Spitzer Eastern Star Chapter Jorain Bob Raser Eugene Haltada Houseman Dayton Miss Cotta Tine John Whitehead Lodi Hospital Hal Leach Dell Eaken Norwalk Wells Sears Tacoma Wash Sam Sears Henry Rising John Radie Sears Katherine Alonzo Martin Moscow Idaho Glen Konzelman McMinville Oregon John Haummesser Canfield Millersburg H. G. Hastings Ohio State University W. E. Leach Litchfield Masonia Lodge Huntington Grover Allet Akron H. D. Bowen George Krenck F. J. Krenck Ford Jewette Spencer Ray Brouse G. Jd. Krenck Johnson Cris Frank Mason Ridgexike Elizabeth Rozboril Mickey Fate Mr. Skorvan Rehor Rozboril Clark Garra Newcomerstown W. V. Garra F. A. Redmond Ridgeville High School O. C. Hadaway Brady Lake Effie Burrell E. M. Knowles B. Miller Clara Hillman Algers Cemetery Haber Roth E.M. Knowles L. Hadaway Stacey M. W. Evans Alice Evans Lakeside Hospital B. M. Knowles, Jr Hatte Meech Dover Percy Eldred Esther Hldred Caroline Spiegelberg E. C. Schubert Alma Garvin Elyria Bavinga and Trust Company West Ridge Glenn MecMullin Charles Bryant Davis H. H. Drusendal Mary Fox Elyrla Hya Bryand Olive Boughton Anthony Neiding Henry Neiding Fielde Corners Tools Morgan Samaha Wm, Hall Wayside Inn Warren Halse Elizabeth Gerber Coletta Stallar J. J. McHale W. A. Morris Herbert Clara Kline G. R. Kuhlman Meyme Church Ed. Moulder Earlin Heinzerling Ely Iria Kipton RG. Clapp Schauffler School Harold Twining Ralph Holden G. E. Twining F. A. Perkins Ruth Keily Jessie Mellor Sheffield Brookside School Brookside Brookside Gym Brownhelm Sheffield Lake Arthur Zackarilas Mary Aliss Evelyn Deitrich Joseph Roy Logan Velma Weber Yvonne Smith Elizabeth Emerith Shepards Charles Greeny Sterling Wood Joan Milika Donald Millers West River Road Marsac Ellen Mae Jackson Lucille Senning Julia Palacker Holland Michigan Herman Bloom Gulf Road Kenneth Smith Guff Road Frank Jackson Ford Road William Millard Hazel Helen Smith Frank Sittinger Abbe Road W. S. Walker Carl Johnson Pennsylvania Day Kauffman Home Account Alice Bird Lois Youtzy Zelma Smith Percy Walker South Main Street State Highway Department Wm. Burton Harley Fletcher Carrie Rounds Kennell Bert Franklin Clarksfield Ladies Aid Chorus of Kate Glanzer Mary Demorest Wn. Bailey Dorothy Bower E. D. Burrows B. C. Burt Donia Burt Ashland Walter Harner Crestline Wm. Ammerman Mercer County Floyd Phillips North Fairfield J. C. Amen W. McClaflin Elyria Satlurday John Shina Olens Pittsfield Perry Wacker Clyde Hendrickson Clyde Dorothy Waite Luella Vera Brandt Alicea Wacker Rachael Brassee Virginia Lang Victoria Miller Naomi Brenner Russell Schuster Kirkwood Brenner Miss Hall Emma Eliza Watkins Peter Springer R. L. Jordan R. A. Jordan C. A. Jordan William Whitney Earl of Russia Russell Jordan Doris A. L Waite Elizabeth Gertrude Leon Beam Melvin Davidson LeRoy Lounsbrough Lounsbrough George Taylor Mr. Dinney Cleverland George State Grange Sandon Clarence Peakets Annette Charles Fa Leo Hanlon Apexto Oberlin Road Emil Steace Am Smith Seleen Beck
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