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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1932
Page
8
Monthly attendance report shows 3,366 students achieved perfect attendance in Elyria public schools in November. Grade schools had 7.2 percent perfect attendance, high school 56.5 percent, Roosevelt school led with 98.9 percent, and four schools reported minimal tardiness.
November attendance data lists Jefferson at 97.7 percent and Allen 97.2, with McKinley leading tardiness at 1 case per 9 pupils. Roosevelt and Gates follow, others vary from Ely 94.3 to Franklin 96.1. Total enrollment for November is 5,173, up 81 from last November despite October dip.
The county extension service advances its clothing program for Lorain County farm women into its second and final phase this week. Leaders from across the county will hear OSU specialist Bertha Baker Everhart explain remodeling clothing and discuss next year projects. Two meetings per community are planned with three additional sessions this week at Pittsfield Gulf Road and Russia Township.
Marion Indiana report says 77 year old Johna Corn of Fowlerton was hospitalized after a horse bit the cow he milked. The cow bolted from the hearse, throwing Corn to the ground and leaving him badly bruised.
A local piano dealer advertises 30 to 40 pianos including players and grands priced to sell by Saturday night. The seller claims many were previously sold and must be taken back to clean up accounts, offering low balances to move inventory.
Old Glory Grange in La Grange held its regular meeting on December 8 with 29 members present. A sewing gathering for Red Cross was planned, a penny match winner was Darius Holcomb, and a Christmas party with a 10 cent gift exchange is set for December 22.
Mrs W W Marlett and daughter Cathy visited pneumonia patient Mrs Clyde Pixley in Elyria. Several guests attended dinners and visits across Lorain, Shawville, Rocky River and Vincent. A clothing project meeting will be held December 18 at Gulf road school with Miss Alice Hird to advise on remaking garments. Methodist Ladies Aid and Markley Welfare Group held gatherings. next meetings planned for December 14 and 16 with socials and program events.
Two Wellington men were slightly injured in a Cleveland traffic crash on a Saturday afternoon. Harold Whiteside and Lynton White were in a line of autos behind a streetcar when icy pavement caused a skid. Whiteside was knocked unconscious and Whiteside suffered a broken rib, but both returned home.
Alfred H. Frank and Miss Anta Belle Lee were quietly married Sunday afternoon at the home of Rev. Paul Carter in Norwalk. The wedding was witnessed by the couple’s parents and Mrs. Burl Carmen, with a wedding supper following at the Frank home. The groom is a Wellington High School graduate and Kroger employee. A separate note says friends planned a dinner at the Oberlin Inn in Miss Ruth Hogan’s honor for her birthday celebration.
Mrs Minnie Hopkins spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Fulger of Miss Mae DuRand of Cleveland. J Burk of Vermilion was in town on business. W C Henry visited Elyria on Wednesday. Mrs Stollar and Mrs Wickliner shopped in Elyria. Miss Tillie and Joe Boncesek returned from Magnolia Springs Alabama. Mrs Timbs is listed as sick. Choir practice is Tuesday December 13 at 7 30 p m.
The Birmingham Volunteer Firemen basketball team defeated Florence AC 44 to 15 at Birmingham Gym in the season opener. Referee Edwin Howe called the game and manager Myron Knott noted several subsequent games. Firemen on the squad included Lincoln Wasen Donald Wasén Myron Schlecter Bil Fullgrab Joe Gatto and Floyd Page.
West Ridge residents report illnesses and social visits. Mrs Harvey Hahn and W H Hart are ill. Miss Mildred Pallas returned to Elyria High after attending the national 4 H club congress in Chicago. The Sippel family recovers from flu. Effie Voglesone admitted to City hospital. Community events include Home Missionary Society meeting at Mrs C D Rhone and a Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs J G Morris with a next meeting set for January 12.
The regular Pepfield Grange meeting was held on Wednesday night December 7. Three candidates were initiated in the first and second degrees. Ralph Bowman's orchestra provided music and dancing afterward. Visitors included Wellington Grange members and Mr and Mrs Flay Sears of Elkhart Indiana. Richard Leach hosted relatives from Litchfield. Winfield Kimber of River Corners rented John Winter's farm and will take possession soon. Mr and Mrs Ray Shaw and children Miss Elsia Shaw and Lyman Shaw spent Sunday in Cleveland with Mr and Mrs David Keyes. The Congregational Society met at Social Hall Thursday for a quilt session and dinner. Miss Irma Rothgany returned to Vermilion after two weeks with the E E Minkler home.
Brookside High School seniors led Friday chapel in the auditorium with a child role play and a Christmas program. Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen enjoyed musical numbers and a pep meeting followed. Freshman Girls beat Eighth graders 4 to 0 in basketball at the local gym. Evelyn Diederick stayed with Mrs Zacharias. Henry Jackson visited. community events included a Brookside Haton game and a Benef it dance at Markley School with an orchestra.
Clyde Park and Mr. Fisher of Elyria departed Penfield for Miami Florida on December 8. Grangers from Penfield attended the LaGrange pageant Patrons of Husbandry held December 3 at the LaGrange School with about 500 in attendance. Penfield participants included Mrs Blair Pierce Mrs Lad Remen Aldine and Bessie Palmer the Juvenile Grange and the Penfield Orchestra.
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