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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1938

Page

9

Litchfield O E S Installs Officers

Litchfield Chapter OO E S held a Thursday eve meeting to install officers. Installing officer was Louverne Barth. Officers installed included Andree Lloyd as Worthy Matron, Court Musser as Worthy Patron, Frances Foskett Associate Matron, Dan Lloyd Associate Patron, Laurel Yost Secretary, Flora Bart Treasurer, Alvena Kohli Conductress, Elsie Musser Associate Conductress, Rena Bounds Chaplain, Lydia Swanker Organist, Maudelyn Chase Adah, Beatrice Black Ruth, Margaret Stocker Esther, Janet Darnley Martha, Carrie Jacobie Electa, Mary Clay Warder, Jerry Spice sentinel. Kate Everiss was ill and could not be installed as Marshal. A large crowd attended, including three French war brides, one being the newly installed Worthy Matron Andree Lloyd. Next O S meeting set for January 5.

Litchfield OO. E. S Opon Louverne Barth Helen Bricker Lucile Round Ruth Swanker Nellie Turner Andree Lloyd Court Musser Frances Foskett Dan Lloyd Laurel Yo

Eagle-Picher acquires Commerce Mining assets in $10 million deal

Cincinnati firm Eagle-Picher Lead Co. announces it has acquired properties of Commerce Mining and Royalty Co of Miami Oklahoma for about 10 million dollars. Commerce Co., the Tri-State region's largest independent operator in Missouri Oklahoma Kansas, is purchased by Eagle-Picher Mining and Smelting Co., its lead firm subsidiary.

Cincinnati Eagle-Picker Lead Co Commerce Mining and Royalty Co Miami Okla Commerce Company Tri- State Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Eagle-Picher Mining and Smelting Co

Manufacturer Dies in Portsmouth Fall Injuries

W L Hitchcock Sr, 72, vice president of the Portsmouth Refractories Co., died yesterday from injuries suffered in a fall three days earlier. The incident occurred in Portsmouth and the company mourns the longtime executive with service details pending.

Portsmouth W L Hitchcock, Sr Portsmouth Refractories Co

Grange Dinner and First Aid Class Schedule

Columbia reports the annual Grange dinner on Tuesday January 3 at seven with officer installation by John Barber of Wellington. A First Aid class meets January 4 at the town hall, with only one session held so far and open to new participants. Rhodesia assists European immigrants to settle on its land.

Columbia Grange John Barber Wellington Barber Pomona Town Hall

Robert Avery Gains Place In Who's Who Among Students

Robert Avery son of Mr and Mrs Wilfield Avery a senior at Baldwin Wallace College Berea earns recognition in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges His Wellington High School Class of 1935 background includes Political Science and History majors campus roles as Gospel Team president Liberal Arts Club Pi Kappa Delta member and Bach chorus participant He spent vacation with family plans college job interviews and marked his twenty first birthday on December 25.

Pittsfield Robert Avery Wilfield Avery Baldwin-Wallace College Berea Baldwin- Wallace Avery Wellington High School Governmental Administrative Service Gospel Team Liberal Arts Club Pi Kappa Delta Great Lakes Capital Building Topeka Kansas Bach Chorus Barth Club Robert

Death of A. L. Grimes Former Elyrian Passes

Word was received of the death of A. L. Grimes father of John Grimes formerly of Elyria and now in Detroit. He died Thursday evening at his Continental home. Funeral services will be at 2 P M at the United Brethren Church in Continental. His son was formerly employed by the Ohio Fuel Gas Company in Elyria.

A. L. Grimes John Grimes

South Amherst Schools Reopen Tuesday After Vacation Change

At a special school board meeting the South Amherst Board of Education extended Christmas vacation by one day. Schools will reopen Tuesday January 3 instead of Monday January 2. Superintendent E F Litzenberg announced the change this morning.

South Amherst Board of Education South Amherst E F Litzenberg

Litchfield church talks and society notices snap January events

Charles Walker of Oberlin Theological School will speak at the Congregational church during Sunday morning service with special music and communion. He will also speak at Green Light Society Sunday evening. Ladies Benevolent Society plans a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Baptist Ladies Aid holds all day meeting Wednesday at Mrs Kruggel’s home with Tower Bridge as topic. Litchfield Lodge delays meeting to January 16. Friendly Bridge club hosts Mrs Spieth on January 4. Mr and Mrs Spieth plan several weeks in Florida.

Friendly Bridge Club Spieth Florida

Fear as a Key Factor in Illness Psychology

Fear is highlighted as a crucial psychological factor in illness, influencing symptom perception, stress responses, and patient behavior. The note emphasizes how anxiety can amplify distress and impact treatment engagement, suggesting mind-body links are central to understanding health outcomes.

Avon Lake Weekend Society and Club Meetings

Avon Lake notes list Sunday church at 10:45 A M at Congregational Church with Erwin Britton as pastor. Christian Scientist meets at 11 A M. Howard Drake hosts Duplicate Bridge at 1 A M Friday. Girl Scouts meet at 6 45 PM with Miss Morna Castle. Boy Scouts gather 7 PM at Park Hall. Afternoon Contract Bridge hosts lunch with Mrs A Bushy at 1 PM. Townsend Club meets 8 PM at Ark Hall. La Grange High hosts Avon Lake on local floor at 7 30 PM Friday. Civic Club meets 8 PM Thursday.

Avon Lake Congregational Church Erwin Britton Christian Scientist Howard Drake Scheel Hilboays Morna Castle Park Hall A Bushy Townsend Club Ark Hall la Grange High School Avon Lakes von Lakes Civic Club

Pinochle Club Hosts Luncheon and Card Winners

Mrs Gerves Gates hosted a Tuesday luncheon for a pinochle club with Christmas gifts exchanged and lucky players named Mrs Joe Boehm and Mrs Henry Kinsner. The Jolly 12 met with Mrs Ruth Sherman and five hundred trophies awarded to Mrs Bertha Burrell Mrs Sherman and Mrs Sidway. Visitors Daisy Martin and Erla Walker called at the Herman home. Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club cancels January meeting and will meet the first Monday in February. The 45 Allotment Neighborhood Sewing Society plans a January 4 meeting with Mrs J Henshaw.

Gerves Gates Joe Boehm Henry Kinsner Kinsner Jolly 12 Ruth Sherman Bertha Burrell Irma Sidway Sidway Daisy Martin Erla Walker David Elyma Eugene Herman Avon-on-the-Lake

Avon Sports Schedule Brief

Avon notes a short school break from December 31 to January 3, with a basketball game against Penfield at Penfound. On January 6 Brookside visits Avon for a game at Avon.

Avon Penfield Penfound Brookside

Village Council Minutes Approve Bills and New Truck Bid

The Vil lage Council met in Town Hall on December 29. Minutes were read and approved and bills paid. Peck Brothers bid was accepted for furnishing a new 1-2 ton village truck. No skating rink action. Street Commissioner authorized for blacksmith work in Avon. Firemen appointed: Leo Ackerman, Lee Hubbard, Charles Knopf, Albert Kinizel, Victor Krystowski, Walter Rauscher, Harold Smith, Howard Wilford, Cyril Miller, George Alten, and Kenneth Urig.

Peck Brothers Avon Leo Ackerman Lee Hubbard Charles Knopf Albert Kinzel Victor Krystowski Walter Rauscher Harold Smith Howard Wilford Cyril Miller George Alten Kenneth Urig Council

Clerk Orders Annual Financial Statement Published

The clerk directs publication of the annual financial statement in The Chronicle Telegram, outlining required financial disclosures and accountability measures for the upcoming fiscal year.

Chronicle-Telegram

Royal Circle ME Church Host at Mrs George Hauserman Home

The Royal Circle of the M. E Church will be entertained at the home of Mrs George Hauserman on Wednesday, January 4. The gathering aims to discuss plans and enjoy social time in a cordial setting.

M. E Church George Hauserman

Local residents noted in community round up

George Kelling returned from a several days visit. Elyria Mrs Wilson Jameson spent Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Homer Jameson in Ridgesale. A H Mavis of Cleveland visited the Gough home Friday. Mr and Mrs Kasper and family moved into the car-house owned by Mrs Jennie Nead on the Ben Walker farm. Mr and Mrs Robinson Jameson spent Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Stockhaus of Bay Village. Irwin Fiten of Lerain was an Avon visitor Friday.

George Kelling Elyria Wilson Jameson Homer Jameson Ridgesale H Mavis Cleveland Gough Kasper Jennie Nead Ben Walker Robinson Jameson Norman Stockhaus Bay Village Irwin Fiten Lerain

Pittsfield Farm Women's Club Held Christmas Party

The Pittsfield Farm Women's Club gathered at Mrs L2 Roy Brasee's home Tuesday December 27 with 17 members. A noon tureen dinner preceded a gift exchange and social afternoon. The next meeting is set for February 28 at Mrs Ada Shurburne's home.

Pittsfield

Christmas programs draw large crowds at two churches

The Community Church and Methods Church held Christmas programs with large attendances. Relatives say Bill Mills reported arrival in Sebastian, Texas, on Tuesday last week and plans to spend the winter in the Rio Grande Valley.

Community Church Methods Church Bill Mills Sebastian Texas Rio Grande Valley

Christmas Dinner Guests Gather Across Local Families

A long list of guests visited for Christmas meals across multiple households. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A P Lincoln, Mr and Mrs George Hines, Mr and Mrs Harold Kepler and son Billy, Mr and Mrs Winfield Avery and sons Robert and Richard, and many others from Homerville Oberlin Wellington Pittsfield and surrounding towns. Families hosted dinners Sunday and Monday with extended relatives and several unable to attend due to ill children.

George McConnell A P Lincoln George Hines Harold Kepler Billy Winfield Avery Robert Richard E.R McConnell Olive Edward Joe Frank Sooy Janice Marie Homerville Glenn Piper North Canton Ella West Florene Fred Sheffield R. L. Walker Corbett Carlisle Township Charles Pickworth Clayton Pickworth Earl Heiden Henry Sheffield Alma Sheffield Lester Henson Lester Sheffield Arlene Campbell Oberlin Ada Sherburne Walter West Ronald Nancy Lois Donald Sooy Kenneth Avery Wellington Jack Templeton Charles Avery Clarence Stevens Elsie Avery Pittsfield Lester Stevens Detroit Irvin Keighley Brighton A G. Mills O. J. Whitney Perry Brandt Clarence Beard Earl Davidson Ruby Baghton Ted Breyley Harvey Breyley Lena Dirlam

Acute Bronchitis Treated Like Bad Cold for Safety

Dr. Claud North Chrisman explains bronchitis as an inflammation of bronchial mucous membranes and notes the risk of broncho pneumonia in vulnerable groups. Acute bronchitis can arise suddenly after cold exposure, wet feet, or diseases that lower resistance, with severe cases more common in malnourished children and aged individuals.

Claud North Chrisman

Christmas dinner guests fill Wellington area homes

George Arnold of Wellington and Mr and Mrs Hugh Johns with Phillip of Lorain shared holiday meals with local families including Mr and Mrs C F Rider and family in Clarksfield. Others hosting or visiting for Christmas included the Bradstocks of Penfield, the Pecks in Wellington, and Dean and Beals households.

Christmas Dinner Guests Gather From Area Homes

West View and nearby families hosted Christmas meals and gatherings across several homes in Welhockn Elyria and Parma. Residents celebrated with relatives including the Ed wards Studer McCarthy Hodge Walrath and Sturmerer families, welcomed Evelyn Jorce, and noted multiple visits from Cleveland and Parma residents. Olmsted Grange to host Watch Party and Sunshine Rebekah Lodge held Christmas event. Olmsted High basketball team won their fifth straight league game.

West View H G Edwards Clara Studer Irory Dunford Welhockn J M Chon Ris Pursell Snn Akron Elyria J A Rebards R F Hermann Roger Frank Hermann James McCarthy Herry Hodge Ray Walrath Harvey Ida Sturmerer Cleveland Aliss Elsie Feanke Parma Clarence Scott Evelyn Jorce Dee Berea Harold Schuster Columbia Road Ethel Ingersoll Dorothy Mann Olmsted Falls W Thompson John Thompson Ralph J R Thompson Jessie Pickard Brran McConnell Lalewood E H Cooley Merrill Burns Mary Methum Lakewood George Ingersoll H C Ingersoll O F Manola Ashtabula Mary Scott W. Scott John Bryda Kaye West Park P Critzer Sprague Road Columbus Roy Sprague Olmsted Grange No Ning Community House Sunshine Rebekah Lodge I O Lodge No. 264 I O O. F Lois Hahn Cook Road Oilmsted High

Acute bronchitis in childhood illnesses and symptoms

The text explains that most acute childhood diseases begin with acute bronchitis and describes the progression from nose and throat irritation to hoarseness, chest tightness, fever, and coughing. It notes that early mucus expectoration follows and that neglect can lead to bronchopneumonia with high fever, chest pain, and prostration.

Do Not Neglect Bronchial Cough Advice From Medical Note

Coughs should be treated seriously with rest in bed during fever and a regimen resembling a cold care plan. Use hot baths and towels, mustard plasters, fluids, fruit juices, and a cool room. avoid drafts and dust. consider aromatic spirits and mild sedatives if needed. after recovery, emphasize milk and cod liver for nutrition. neglecting a bronchial cough risks serious complications.

Wellington Students Entered in County Music Contest

Wellington junior musicians are listed for the county music contest at Clearview on January 28 and the district contest at Fremont on April 1. Entries include trumpet sextet, brass quintets, trombone and string quartets under Clyde Seidel, with performances broadcast on WGAR. An exhibit from the Ohio Historical and Archaeological Museum comes to Wellington January 4 and 5.

Wellington Clearview Fremont Wallace Gordon Gallatin Billy Norton Ovid Hannon Kenneth Gower Lois Moore William Preston Wilma Brewer Harold Donald Brenner Betty Wiles Lila Durkee Elsie McConnell Jeanne Gibbons Lois Brewley Marolyn Uaity WGAR Dial Ohio Historical and Archaeological Museum Columbus Wellington School

Doctor Boaz to Open Clinic in Cleveland This Saturday

Dr F A Boaz of Cleveland will open an office in the Dr R W Fallschnic building this Saturday and will thereafter visit the town each Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM. Resumes from Wellington and other towns in this vicinity are expected.

F A Boaz Cleveland R W Fallschnic Wellington

Wife Of Justice Faces Sentence For Smuggling

New York report says the wife of State Supreme Court Justice Edgar J Lauer faces up to eight years for conspiring to have a wardrobe smuggled from Paris. Co defendant Albert Chaperau, once a motion picture agent, is also charged with posing as an attache to obtain immunity and smuggle jewels for Cosmopolitan set friends. George Burns pleaded guilty to a conspiracy count, and Mia Lover pled guilty before Judge John C Knox.

New York Edgar J Lauer State Supreme Court Piris Tod Albert Chaperau Nicorapuen Mimunty Hietral Storts Toarsda George Burns John C Knox

Wakeman Bries and relatives visit during holidays

Wakeman Bries and Mrs Frank Beentel and son of Kent spent holidays with Mrs Delia Hatchenberg and Oliver Thomis. They joined Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas and Mrs Russell Mantz for Christmas in Spencer Ar. Mary Mockler of Cleveland and Alex Ogelski visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Mockler. Nadine Wenzel of Birmingham spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Joseph Briesch. Paul Cooley Jr of Otterbein spent holidays with his parents. Marion Finley of Collins was a recent guest of Mr and Mrs Alarden Todd.

Curtis Todd Paul Cooley, Jr Otterbein Paul Cooley Marion Finley Collins Alarden Todd

Intelligence declines in Britain says study leader

Dr H A Fraser Roberts, chief investigator of the Burden Mental Research Trust, reports findings from an analysis of 3400 Bath children showing a rapid decline in average intelligence among Britons.

London H A Fraser Roberts Burden Mental Research Trust Bath

Early pheasant hunter fined for rushing season start

In Reno Nevada a hunter who was a day early for the pheasant season paid a $50 fine for his early arrival nicknamed the “soon er.” The article notes the oldtime term “soon ers” now being used for season start rushes.

Reno Nev Soonness

Fairview Friday Night Game Ends 23 21

A Friday evening contest at Fairview finished 23 to 21 in a close game. The postgame junior dance was well attended.

Fairview

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

The Methodist Episcopal will hold Sunday School at 930 with Charles Bernes as superintendent and morning worship at 1030 on Facing a Changing World. Evening service at 730 begins a youth series with Lamps for Midnight as sermon topic. First Congregational CBS 930 with Edward Walls, morning worship at 1030 on The Preacher Who Hated Life. First Baptist led by John H Green with Bible school 930 and worship 1045 and 730. St Patrick Catholic Masses at 8 and 10 AM led by Rev Moran.

Methodist Episcopal Lonzo S. Green Charles Bernes First Congregational Charles W Schar Edward Walls First Baptist John H Green Paul Wilkinson

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Litchfield O. E. S BIG Deal Reported Rhodesia Europe Elyria Passes Peerless the Peerless Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co Herbert Hoover Rogers Franklin Delano Roosevelt Shenandoah John Rogers J. D. Kerlin Council News Elyria Business College Gregg Broadsee Rfoyal He Creo Freer Olmsted & Hoeffel Water &T DR. Chrisman George Arnold Hugh Johns Phillip Lorain C. F. Rider Ray Rider Clarksfield Bill Sheldon Hiram Schuster Fars Robert Bear Dunbar W Va Irs Walace Bear Gladys Moor Green Springs Beats Corene Bukovac Andrews Institute For Girls of Willoughby Frank Bukovac Wallace College Wynona Preston Oberlin College Hme Grace Dale Chicago Elkhart, Inc Will R ~Ecran Capitol Cora M. Shepard Barker St Junior Grissinger Courtland Eagles American Legion Auxiliary Lillywood Rebekah Lodge Patrons Association of Temple Chapter O. E Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps Sorosis Club O. S Stemple Isabelle Bishbaugh Jumor Kings Daughters Homer Hawk Searcy Arkansas Fred Hawk Shelby Franklin M Jones East Delmar Roedel Grace Roedel Here Russell Rudy Ashland Leo Grimes Liverpool Alliance Charles Sheldon Midland Michigan Wife of Justice Wakeman Briets St Patrick’s Catholic Rey T Moran Frank West Ave 2Nd St Anna C. Sprague East Ave East Avenue
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