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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
3
The Cloy ar Luat club, a group of twelve couples, will host a Christmas party this evening at the Odd Fellows Hall. A short program will precede progressive card games and a dainty luncheon.
Amherst December 14 Eastern Stars announce Wednesday evening installation of officers. All members urged to attend with luncheon served after the business hour.
December 14 Amherst reports county officers of the Knights of Pythias were entertained at the order hall in Amherst last evening. Luncheon was served.
Amherst, Dec. 14. Saturday evening the St Peter’s basketball team will play the high school squad.
Amherst Ford Service basketball team scheduled to play Estradas from Cleveland next Friday at the Amherst gym. Also notes of Congregational Ladies Aid meeting, local personal updates, and several travel posts across Amherst with residents visiting Elyria and Cleveland.
In PufTofield Pittsfield on Thursday the La Cieg Aid Society entertained a crowd of thirty three. Local notes mention Alfred and Christ Saaffer shopping in Wyte visiting uncle Mr Wigging in South Lookner, and Proaigh and Hewa Shust confined to beds with disruptive disease. Mr and Mrs A F Quineela plan to winter in St Petersburg Florida. Frances B Youns injured in Oberlin fall and returned home by ambulance to Grant Gifford home. Mrs Florence Gordon moves to Oberlin for winter, wishing recovery. Wallace Harker of Atkins Minnesota visits sister Mrs 4 P Lincoln. Mrs 71 P Campbell received many birthday remembrances.
Fragments show residents visiting relatives in Elyria and Medina, attending Farm Bureau Camp sessions, hosting guests at Roy Widdowson and Reed Ives homes, and dining with the Mik Producer association in Cleveland. A trip to Green Springs with friends followed by plans to winter in St. Cloud Florida appears.
Carl Hughs began a trip to California on Tuesday but after reaching Detroit he learned of conditions in the West and returned Thursday. Local residents and visitors attended events and meetings including the Ohio State Grange gathering in Cleveland.
Mrs Juitson Fainbridge and daughters Marian and Elizabeth spent the weekend in Elyria with Alt and Ira Bainbridge. The Berea Volunteer Band event drew a large, grateful crowd and lunch was served on the return. El ria guest Hielen Osborne joined Mr and Mrs Bainbridge and others. A bazaar by the Aid Society was well attended and successful. A farewell for Father Trapp at Tidgeville drew many attendees as he heads to Cleveland. Roland Blaine bought an all mobile. John Bainbridge joined Vern Harting at Olmsted for Sunday visits. Florence Fishburn hosted a Patriotic seagan gathering enjoyed by all. Mrs A Rinfliesk hosts her West Park mother for a few days. Christmas exercise preparations proceed for Friday night December 21.
Enugere Myers Jr urged Congress to activate the War Finance Corporation to relieve farmers. Former manager of the WFC, he told agricultural committees that the corporation remains intact with full powers, including the ability to insure its own hands as in April 1919 up to $200,030,000.
Charlie Cook suffered a serious shake up after an evening accident when an auto struck him near Lurain on Saturday. Mrs Roy Laflon is improving after serious burns. Mrs Steve Byre underwent surgery at Amherst hospital on Saturday. Mrs Jamies Quart shows some improvement. Mrs Fairchilds was taken to the grain hospital Sunday for an operation. visitors and local social notes appear throughout.
Residents report multiple family visits and local activities around Elyria and Oberlin. Mrs Eckler funeral attended by neighbors. Clara Justin from Cleveland spent two weeks with parents. Jacob Wohleber and Mary Schuster shopped in Elyria. John Schmitz from Northeast Pittal visited relatives. A Linden of Carvin Avenue Elyria called on the Schmitz family.
Mrs Walter Baker hosted a Pedro party at her home on Monday night. Java Barden of Cleveland visiting brother of Mr Barden. Rebekah lodge to visit Elyria lodge Wednesday. Mrs Chamerlain and daughter Miss Mary visited Elyria Saturday. Mrs Weldenheim of Elyria spent the weekend with relatives. Dusher of Elyria called on Grafton friends Sunday. Supper and bazaar Friday evening a success despite weather. Mrs McAlanus fully recovered and went to Cleveland Monday then back to Grafton Wednesday. Wall and Moss of Graf ton Citizen were in Elyria Sunday. Mrs Thayer of Cleveland visited Mr and Mrs George Trenchard over Sunday. Mrs McClusky's sister returned home today.
In Brighton on Friday evening C. B. Hall Clair Goss Thos Sheldon and C D Murray attended the County Automobile Club meeting in Fiyria. Misses Zelda Clark Hattie Lung Ethel Perkins Madaline Howe and Mra Carrie Gill were Norwalk shoppers that afternoon.
Local notes list weekend visitors and illnesses among area families at Elyria Ashtabula and Wakeman. Rev Kimmel, a former classmate of Rev Hales, preached. Town residents include Mrs Grace Canta and Lena Elyria visitors, Miss Lizzie Dowdall caring for home, and several others visiting kin or recovering. A 14th wedding anniversary was celebrated for Lt M Knowles and spouse with gifts. Out of town guests included Miya Ione Cala Eaton Goodyear LaPorte. References to illness include Clinton Anderson with blood poisoning and Mrs Clara Justice and Miss Mary Anderson ill.
Ridgeville, Dec 14. Rev. Trapp leaves St Peter’s Church to begin duty in Cleveland at Woodland Ave and Bust Street. He will be succeeded here by Rev. C. R. Fecht of Bellevue as pastor of the North Ridgeville church.
The Robinson and Hancock Co promotes steep discounts on men’s suits and overcoats from Bors. Shoppers are urged to seize savings on durable garments, with seasonal stock clearances and special offers highlighted to attract customers.
Mr Geo Felder of Caledonia Marion County Ohio reports Dreco as the first medicine to noticeably help his long malady. He suffered biliousness restlessness headaches and poor digestion before Dreco cleared bile freed his bowels calmed his nerves and improved sleep. He credits Dreco with making a real change in his condition and notes it is made from twelve herbal extracts. Dreco is marketed by Kerts Drug Store Elyria.
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