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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
16
January 11 1937 meeting planned. Mrs Rena Titus Thoma sang O Promise Me and I Love You Truly at the Stewart Fisher wedding at First Presbyterian church Lorain Tuesday afternoon. Various relatives and friends from East Cleveland Detroit Lakewood Grafton Shaker Heights Cleveland and nearby towns called on or visited local households during the week.
A United Press survey shows coast to coast New Year outlays far above 1929 levels. New York leads with about 10 million dollars for celebrations in hotels, night clubs, and homes, with major sums also in Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and Los Angeles. Rose Bowl crowds, private rooming bureaus in New Orleans, and high end ball events mark the festive surge as alcohol sales rise in some cities. Ballot the thoroughbred is celebrated in Kentucky with a 33 pound cake and 33 candles as part of the observance.
The Lorain County Common Pleas Court drew 18 jurors for jury service starting January 21. Elyria residents Ida L. Barnhart Mary Parsch Ruby Falmer Audre y Cozad Spaid Grace Norberg Elizabeth Steiner Rose Sisisky Anna Fisher Rebecca Robinson, Luther Koontz Nayme Nauman. Wellington residents Agnes Garris Treva Pelton Dorothy Wise. Kipton Fred Twining North Olmsted John Haller Amherst Lucy Roemer. Bates reference noted as origin of Bates man in bears baiting lore.
A Philadelphia Record dispatch says a New Jersey trooper found $21,650 in gold notes tied to the Lindbergh ransom. Governor Hoffman hints at possible disclosures while Hauptmann’s widow draws attention to the case. Officials note most ransom funds accounted for, leaving a small balance.
Madrid venerates St Isa dore known as the Peasant, celebrated as the city’s patron saint in local tradition and church history. The name appears in historical gloss and regional devotion, highlighting folk paths to sainthood and community identity.
Coral M. Shepard of Barker Street lists a service call in Courtland for Junior Grissinger at 229 Wellington for delivery related to a local matter. The notice appears in a classified or public service section and includes a street address and contact line.
Wellington residents including Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans enjoyed a creamed chicken and covered dish supper at the Memorial G A R hall with a Christmas program and gift exchange. A vocal solo, tap dancing, and talks highlighted the evening, with greetings to about 450 Civil War veterans in Ohio.
The Wellington High School Alumni dance last night featured a red and green decor theme. Robert Herrick served as general chairman with attendees from Cleveland Elyria Brighton Columbus and other cities and towns.
William Botsford Detroit Walter and Jack Nagel Stanley Lumsden of Detroit Mich returned to their work Wednesday after visiting the former's mother Mrs Paul Nichols and husband Also guests at the same home Mr and Mrs Vern Hahan and their little son Leroy Falls Mrs Paul Nichols recovering from laryngitis Mr and Mrs Harold Wallace moved from the country to Courtland street Wellington The report notes a family gathering and recent relocations
Columbus Ohio December 31 Ap pointment of Norman E Beck of Columbus as chief deputy auditor of state takes effect January 11 to succeed Church E Brotton of Cincinnati. Beck previously led the state division of securities for six years under former Governor Donahey. The post pays four thousand five hundred dollars yearly.
Fred Manning remains bedridden with muscular rheumatism as Wellington Kiwanis officers and directors, guests of president Daniel Shepard, dine at his home. Mrs Shepard and Mrs W T Haden served. The evening featured card contests with high scorers honored. The True Blue class held a holiday party at Caroline Miller’s Elm Street home with seventeen attendees. Harold Whiteside undergoing operative treatment at Allen Memorial hospital.
Hamilton news reports jewelry worth 5000 dollars stolen by three burglars who smashed the showroom windows of the William Seidensticker Jewelry Store. Harry Castle, 20, saw three men park nearby, dash to the shop, break the window with a paving brick, grab rings and display pieces, and flee to their car.
Avon Lake council met at the village hall and paid invoices. Ed Dechant announced his resignation as county commissioner effective January 1, 1937. The council moved 1324.27 from general to water works fund and reviewed a Columbus conference with Industrial Commission and State Teachers Retirement officials on village bonds. They directed a Lake road survey for reflectors and motorists warning at curves and debated purchasing stop signs at road intersections.
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