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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
3
Wellington and Elyria residents mark golden anniversaries as O M Gillette and Mary L Griggs celebrate 50 years. the Gillette family notes their wedding on December 10 1874 and the伴mu. The history recalls mud roads and a lack of paved streets, with relatives joining the double celebration in Wellington and Selyria about five decades ago.
Wellington Ohio reports funeral services for Andrew Itall aged 72 who died after being struck by a Big Four switch engine on Tuesday. The service is set for Friday at two o'clock from his late home.
Wellington residents attended the open house last evening to view Christmas work by the grades Junior High and High School. The fourth grade under Miss Sampson impressed guests with fine projects. A splendid auditorium program featured duets, solos, and instrumental numbers by students including Carl Grose, Marcey Powell, Gladys Mason, Pauline Hill, Alice Gray, Frank Noga, Robie Dickason, Edward Branson, and the Frank Brothers. Refreshments and candy sales followed. the event was organized by Miss Sampson, Mrs White, and Miss Shelton.
The Wellington Grange held its most successful meeting, with 150 in attendance. Old Glory Grange of LaGrange initiated a record 76 members, followed by a banquet at the Grange Hall. Fred Manning leads Wellington Grange toward progressive growth and influence.
The Sportsmen of Ohio announce a meeting in Columbus on January 14. Kenneth Brouse Fred Creetham and C G Battles were selected to attend from the group.
On Dec 11 1924 a Golden Anniversary was celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gillette. Relatives Edith Shook and grandchild Treva Hawk joined a wedding dinner at the Andrews Hotel. Open house from 3 to 9 welcomed friends from near and far. The couple, long residents of Brighton then Wellington, were praised for a long, joyful union and referenced a playful quip about being the family boss. Guests included Detroit visitors and Elyria residents R D LaDow and H H Hall.
Mrs J H Pere invites members to a Sunday evening gathering and a Christmas social is planned by the Methodist Sunday school. An enlarged photo of Mr and Mrs Hiram Knapp at their sixtieth wedding anniversary draws attention in the Althaus photo case on Main Street. Dr Elliott I Osgood, returning medical missionary from China, will lecture on his work.
At the regular G A R meeting in Wellington on December 11, officers for the new year were chosen. Commander S A Williams. senior vice commander E Stannard. assistant senior vice commander Alan R Branson. junior vice commander Hiram Knapp. assistant junior vice Bert Knapp. chaplain Rev Willard. officer of the day Philip Beal. officer of the guard John Hawk. assistant guard Joe Beal. Comrade J E Field was named delegate to the state encampment and installation will be public in January.
Wellington reports the Y W girls held a covered dish supper at the school room with a high school report shared. They practiced Christmas carols and will sing at homes with a candle in the front window on Christmas Eve.
Wellington officials report that last evening the Sportsmens Club gathered to select delegates to the upcoming meeting. The event outlined a plan for representation and future activities.
An advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a pleasant tasting laxative for children. It claims it calms bilious or feverish sickness, starts liver and bowels without cramping, contains no soothing drugs, and urges buyers to request the genuine product with printed directions for all ages on the bottle.
Mrs Ida Smith was elected president of the Women's Union at a Wellington meeting hosted by Mrs A M Gannett at C W Gannett's home. Officers for the coming year include Mrs Frank Mastin as first vice president and Mrs Griggs as second vice president. Other officers are Mrs Wilbur Lamoreaux secretary, Mrs Grace Miller treasurer, and Mrs Blanche Hale corresponding secretary and missionary society treasurer. A missionary program followed with light refreshments.
Dear Graham of Oberlin College will address the Kiwanis Club at the Baptist church at 6:30 p.m. Thursday on The Meaning of Education. Bert Knapp will provide the attendance prize. Kiwanis members Wadsworth Strugnell and Sponseller will report for duty as hand shakers ten minutes early.
Wellington church auditorium hosts a Christmas cantata on Sunday evening December 21 as the M E choir and leader prepare a polished performance with diligent labor and a rehearsal underway.
A new Elvis club, sponsored by Mrs. Franklin M. Jones and others, will be christened at the next club meeting on December 18 at the Church of Christ. The effort aims to engage young people through the church community and the newly organized group.
Market listings show butter and extra items with price bands such as Eggs Fresh 60 and Oleo 23. Ohio firsts and Western firsts are listed with 46 53 ranges. Various meats and produce including cheese York State 24 26, poultry roosters 15 16, turkeys 30, beans Navy 7c, potatoes 165 175 per sack, onions 150 175 per cwt.
Hub Perdue, the veteran major league pitcher, is among those named for the managerial post of the Springfield Western Association team next season. The list includes several candidates as the club seeks leadership for upcoming play.
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