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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
8
Grafton reports show two men injured on December 11. An pattern maker at the Foundry, E. C. Tos, suffered an eye injury from a metal particle. Another man, Meiny, was seriously burned on the face and neck due to an explosion the same day.
Brighton reports an unusual spike in respiratory illness among pupils after district health officials examined Brighton schools Tuesday and Wednesday amid a suspected whooping cough outbreak. Local activities include Brighton Grange meeting with a pot luck dinner on December 14 and notes of local residents visiting relatives and attending funerals.
The Robinson & Hancock Co. offers their entire stock of ladies washable kid gloves at $1.48 per pair while supplies last with no exchanges and no charges.
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets offer a calomel-free laxative remedy for chronic constipation and torpid liver. They are sugar coated olive colored tablets that ease bowels and liver without griping, providing quick, pleasant results from one or two at bedtime.
Amherst reports a Christmas party at the Amelia Bechtel club with gifts and a luncheon. Grand Worthy President Elbert D. Weeds addressed Amherst Eagles as they plan dances and initiate new members. Local church services list times, with notes on sickness, a baby funeral, and a football banquet proceedings. Personal mentions cover residents visiting Cleveland and Lorain, plus community activities and upcoming church services.
Local ad note offers six pair of men’s black cotton hose at one dollar. Limited stock phrasing indicates a promotional sale from a small retailer.
Lagrange December 11 The installation of the officers of the AW 118 took place in the Masonic hall Monday evening. F B Cott was installing officer and Mrs Grace Rawson marshal. The following officers were named for the new year: Florence Nichols W M Ira Swartz W P Jessica Wagoner A M A R Underhill secretary Ford Hastings treasurer Lucile Rawson conductress May Rockwood A C Laura Gott marshal Anna Wilkins chaplain Ida Shadon warder J B Shetdos sentinel Bessie Wheeler Adar Stella Sprcer Ruth Lora McClellan Esther Charlotte Wilcox Martha Loree CHM Electa Lara Sage pianist About thirty attended.
Judge H C Wilcox of Elyria spoke at a La Grange Parent Teachers Association gathering in the town hall on Thursday evening. The meeting drew strong interest and good representation of the students.
LaGrange prepares for a community Christmas program with plans already under way to raise funds for features and sub events. Local residents and families are noted as hosting guests, attending funerals, and assisting with preparations, including visits by Mrs. Avelia Adams and relatives from Elyria and Wellington.
A fragmentary social page item notes Mrs Po Welcott and Mrs Tawsemn attending a Blypra tec event. The Star Creator Coorga Nistuls are mentioned entertaining several guests on a Tuesday night, with plans extending into Mas.
The United Congregation of Oberlin seeks congregant input on the format for Sunday Eve services as the town council ponders unification into one large church. A recent letter from Pastor Nicholas Vander Py asks for opinions on sermon topics, tone, and worship themes to guide future policy after a period of varied services.
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