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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1938

Page

7

Civil Service Examinations Announced for Federal Posts

The United States Civil Service Commission announces exams for multiple federal positions including hospital attendants at the Marine Hospital in Cleveland. Applications due by December 20 with salaries from 900 to 1320 dollars. J. E. Dewhurst in Elyria handles details and other exam options with January 9 or 10 deadlines. Thirty-nine requires vary by post.

United States Civil Service Commission Marine Hospital Cleveland U.S. Public Health Service U. S. Civil Service District Cincinnati United States J. E. Dewhurst Elyria Dewhurst Veterans’ Administration Washington National Park Service Weather Bureau Bureau of Home Economics Public Health Service Bureau of Animal Husbandry

Time And The Tides Wait For No One

An old advertisement urges readers to prevent constipation with World's Tonic. It warns illness can start in the intestinal tract and progress unless addressed, urging early use and endorsement by Mrs. E A Gorman of Spencer Ohio and a testimonial about relief and renewed appetite, suggesting purchase at local drug stores.

E. A. Gorman R. D. No Spencer Ohio Elyria Phillips Drug Store Phillips Standard Muir’s

Robert M. Sandrock Elevated to Assistant Treasurer

Robert M. Sandrock son of Mr and Mrs Henry Sandrock formerly of Elyria now wintering in Florida was elected assistant treasurer of the Great Lakes Life Insurance Company new home offices in Cleveland Born in Elyria in 1908 he studied at Ohio State University majoring in accounting After an apprenticeship with Pure Protection Life Association and serving as chief accountant in 1936 he was elevated to assistant treasurer at the December 8 1938 directors meeting.

Robert M. Sandrock Henry Sanrock Wolf Court Elyria Florida Great Lakes Life Insurance Company Cleveland Mr. Sandrock Ohio State University Sandrock Pure Protection Life Association Great Lakes Life

Chatham News Notes Itemizes Local Guests and Club Awards

Chatham residents and visitors are listed attending family dinners birthdays and weekend visits across nearby towns including Akron Lorain Medina and Lafayette. The Four-H achievement trip to Cleveland is noted along with institute committee appointments for community events and exhibits.

Birmingham BRIEFS Summary

Birmingham briefs note local visits and homecomings. Charles Grenzebach and daughter Theda returned from Florida. Miss Wilma Davidson and Herbert Gerhart of Elyria visited Mrs. Carrie Davidson. Mrs. C. B. Griffin and Earl Spafford families returned from Strongsville. Frank Furley and son from Vermilion visited the Bates home. William Wasem visited Berlin Heights. Chris Krieg and sons Warren and Edwin from South Amherst visited Thad Wilson. The Norris family of Lakewood visited Thad Wilson’s home.

Birmingham Charles Grenzebach Theda Florida Wilma Davidson Herbert Gerhart Elyria Miss Davidson Carrie Davidson C. B. Griffin Strongsville Earl Spafford Charles Griffin Frank Furley Frank Furley and Son of Vermilion Marion Bates William Wasem Berlin Heights Chris Krieg Warren Edwin South Amherst Thad Wilson T. C. Norris Lakewood

Evening visit sparks rival affections at a hillside cabin

Peter Day visits Jules Sanford at a hillside summer home after Sibyl Aldrich fled to Day seeking solitude. Jules and Sibyl drift into flirtation while Sibyl’s departure leaves Day and Sanford entwined in a tense triangle as the plot advances toward a confrontation at the cabin.

Peter Day Peter Sibyl Aldrich Jules Stanford Sibyl Jules Sanford

Local People Visit Relatives and Friday Basketball Game

Mr and Mrs Norris visit Rev and Mrs R J Norris. Mrs Edward Mellon Jr visits her parents Rev Mrs Marianna Krieg in South Amherst. Mrs Jennie Mitchell visits daughter Madeline in Cleveland. Basketball game Friday December 17 at Birmingham gym Birmingham versus Milan at 7 30 p m.

Norris R. J. Norris Edward Mellon, Jr Menter Marianna Krieg South Amherst Lena Wilson Jennie Mitchell Madeline Cleveland Birmingham Milan

Christmas notes from South Ridge church and town

Sunday services at South Ridge church include Sunday School at 10 AM and a Christmas program at 8 PM. Choir rehearsals are planned Friday evening. A variety of local social events and visits are listed, including family gatherings and Christmas parties across Elyria Amherst Murray Ridge and Browshelar, with many neighbors noted by name. The article closes with a reflective line: The soul of all improvement lies in the improvement of the soul.

South Ridge

West Ridge News Notes Long Sunday Visits

West Ridge society notes a string of Sunday visits from Belray Ohio Wilbert Rattray Lakewood W C Clark to the Peters family and from Wesley Samslow and son Edward Harry Russia to the Lauer home. The day included calls from Guy Finlayson and Edna Taylor with daughter Betty Lee of Grafton to the Mason family and Lois Eldred accompanying.

West Ridge Alfred Ensign Belray Ohio Wilbert Rattray W. C. Clark Lakewood Harrison Peters Wesley Samslow Edward Harry Russia Mow Harry Lauer Guy Finlayson Edna Taylor Betty Lee Grafton

Vermilion and Elyria residents host, visit, and recoveries noted

Mrs Erwin Bachman and daughter Carol of Vermilion visited Mayfield Heights guests of Mayor and Mrs Albert Judge. Emery Riesinger of Cleveland joined Sunday supper with the Hilliers. Several Elyria residents, including the Penfounds and Hazel Caywood, dined with J H Penfound. Rose Shawver visited Oberlin friends. Ardith Eldred accompanied by Erwin Eldred visited Earl Rockwood in Amherst. Harley Wilson of Eaton called on Anna Mason. Lilian Eldred toured Wooster, visiting cousin Mrs Carl Grady. Katherine Battenhouse died at Amherst home. she was Lillian Eldred’s grandmother. Chester Sprague visited Elmer Sprague and family at Vincent. R L Walker called on ill Mrs Clarence Rising in Elyria. Thomas and David Peters recovering from chickenpox. Harrison Peters attended Bes-Keepers Association meeting with hosts Mr and Mrs Gawn of Amherst. Peters assisted by Mrs Peters. Ellis Briggs hosted a card party with Joe Briggs, Merle Penfound and Harvey Huhn.

Erwin Bachman Carol Vermilion Mayfield Heights Albert Judge Emery Riesinger Cleveland H. J. Hillier Zelda Schramm Clayton Damon Elyria Henry Penfound John Henry Hazel Caywood Carl Grady Katherine Battenhouse Amherst Lillian Eldred Chester Sprague Elmer Sprague Vincent Sundaay R. L. Walker Clarence Rising Thomas David Peters Harrison Peters Bes- Keepers Association Gawn Peters Ellis Briggs Joe Briggs Merle Penfound Harvey Huhn

Jolly Hustlers and Banner 4-H Club Joint Meeting

The Jolly Hustlers and Banner 4-H Clubs held a joint meeting with a regular business session followed by quadrilles and refreshments. A Christmas party is planned for December 23 at the schoolhouse. West Ridge W C T U will hold its Christmas meeting December 22 at Mrs Walter Grobe's home on the Edison Highway with a good program being arranged and all members urged to attend.

Jolly Hustlers West Ridge Walter Grobe Edison Highway

Christmas Cantata at Lorain Road Church in December

Barton Road item notes a morning service on Sunday December 18 featuring The Cradle of Bethlehem cantata by Irene Berge, directed by Mrs. R W Karch, followed by a youth pageant led by Mr Kohler, with a white gift drive for the needy. A Men's Club supper is set for December 20.

Barton Road Lorain Road Irene Berge R. W. Karch Kohler

Marion Olds and Kathryn Martin Wed at Police HQ

In Turlock California Marion Olds and Kathryn Martin were married at the police station by Desk Sergeant David C Peters, a retired clergyman. Chief E W Grady served as a witness in a simple ceremony conducted at headquarters.

Turlock Cal

Hobart Harthorne Will Gifts Six Grandchildren

In Philadelphia Mrs. Anna Potts Hobart Harthorne left a will sequestering $100 for each of her six grandchildren as a wedding gift if possible. The bequest aims to provide a wedding present to every grandchild, reflecting a family plan embedded in the settlement.

Philadelphia Anna Potts Hobart Harthorne

Christmas trees for sale at Wainwright's Stop 68

Christmas trees available at Wainwright's on Cleveland Road Stop 68. Buyers can choose fresh evergreens suitable for holiday decoration and outdoor use. Contact details not provided.

Wainwright’s Stop Cleveland Road

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