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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1937
Page
14
Readable entries list Monday night gatherings across Elyria. Numerous women’s clubs, religious groups, and parent associations meet at churches, homes, and venues on various streets including East Avenue, Cornell, Princeton, Hamilton, and Lake. Events include dinners, box socials, card parties, lectures, and youth activities with speakers and hosts from local organizations.
Elyria Chronicle Telegram presents The 1937 Gasco Food Institute at Elyria High School Auditorium starting Tuesday February 9. Miss Elizabeth Scatterday leads with Miss Lois Stringfellow assisting as demonstrations highlight a model gas kitchen with new techniques and health focused cooking across three days.
Lake Avenue Feb 1 The Lo rain County Ensemble conducted by Gerald Frank will headline the P T A program Wednesday evening February 3 at the Lake Avenue schoolhouse. A Glee Club will also perform and an invitation is extended to all interested.
The Lake Avenue Home Economics Group holds its first meeting at Mrs E C Catton's residence on Wednesday February R at 1 30 p m Miss Alice Bird County Extension Agent will lead a demonstration on Hospitality in the Home All ladies interested are invited Mr Cotton will pick up attendees and hopes to attend
A special meeting of the Ladies of the Woman's Association who quilt will be held Thursday Feb. 4, all day, at the home of Mrs. V. V. Schaeffer. Bring your lunch. The hostess will serve coffee. Owing to illness of Mrs. J. Jackson and Mrs. William Behnke who were to entertain the Grange Hustlers, the meeting will be held instead at the home of Nis. Frank
A dense list of club meetings and events across Oberlin from Feb 2 to Feb 5. Includes Women's Progressive Club at 8:00 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Bell Taylor, Garden Department entertainments, Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters gathering with Mrs. Agnes Princehorn, and a French Cathedrals illustrated lecture by Prof Clarence Ward at Oberlin Inn. Also notes Nineteenth Century Club, Sorosis, Bethel Baptist class, American Legion Auxiliary, Knights of Pythias, and various ladies aid societies with dates, times, and host addresses.
Richmond Virginia Dr Porter Vinson of the Medical College of Virginia argues that ambition drives much sickness. He says the urge to improve one’s lot creates a nervous, harried life that leads to headaches stomach pains and other ailments misinterpreted as serious disease. He warns against the loop of anxiety and bodily symptoms and urges focusing on doing good work with contentment.
A local event description notes a tureen dinner hosted by Provoznik on Tuesday. The item appears as a brief social or community notice with limited details about time or location.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Provozniik and children of Elyria visited his brother and sister in law Frank Provoznik and family Sunday. Mrs John Jackson and Mrs William Behnke are bedridden with stp. A church board meeting is set for Tuesday evening February 2 at 7:30 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs R H Miller. The son of Mr and Mrs C D Miller has shown improvement after a week of illness.
Professor Arthur L. Williams suffered a broken left wrist last week after slipping and falling on East Lorain street. Miss Alice M. Ruth resigns from the May Company in Cleveland to return to Ohio Wesleyan University for the second semester. Mrs. Miles returns home from Allen Hospital after influenza illness. Mrs. BH. A Broadwell and Mrs Klermund visit Columbus from Union and Morgan streets. Mrs. J. B. Annable ill with fever at Allen Hospital but improving. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Prather of Elyria visit Oberlin relatives Sunday night.
Portland city officials consider disposing of seized gambling paraphernalia into the Columbia River after raids. The Port of Portland expresses concern over dumping and cites the Wilbatette River as an alternative. The city attorney’s office mentions May or Joseph Carson in relation to the slot machine.
Stanton James Hobbs Jr the son of Stanton Hobbs of Oberlin is recovering in St. Alexis Hospital Cleveland from serious burns suffered in a steamer accident near Havana about ten days ago. He was among a group of National Cash Register salesmen on a reward trip when their boat was rammed, exploding and injuring him. He was flown to Cleveland a week ago. Hobbs had worked in Lorain County before transferring to Cleveland a year ago.
Elyria Ohio unit of the National Guard hosted Major Cecil B. Whitcomb as the new battalion commander of the First Battalion 145th Infantry. The promotion of Major George W. Connelly to lieutenant colonel and Luke P. Wolfford to colonel was noted. Whitcomb observed interior guard duty close order drill and the manual of arms.
In a minister's home privacy is due. if no staff, the visitor should knock and wait to be admitted. The wife or children must observe formality and announce or wait for entry, even with no guests present. For meals, the household should announce breakfast or dinner as served.
Sixty newly elected Massachusetts legislators attended a five week course on legislative procedure and etiquette. Sponsored by the University Extension division of the state education department, the instruction was led by former representative George Demeter.
Hollywood February report recounts Edmund Lowe recalling Lilyan Tashman’s belief in fortune tellers. A seer allegedly predicted many life events for four years, failed to advise before her sudden New York death after an operation, and later claimed Lowe would share her fate at a Hollywood dinner.
Elissa Landi shows off her tarot style between scenes turning the ten of diamonds and predicting a big casino for Ted Healy. The exchange turns playful as she peers into the cards and Healy answers with a sharp line. The moment highlights Landi's flair for forecasting and entertainment value.
A local tale recounts Richard Dix misplacing cabinet keys in jars and under vases while searching fifteen minutes for the courthouse prize, then confessing the key was in the lock all along. Reporter Gene Morgan notes Laguna Beach plans as vaudeville figure mentions a 1940 summer visit.
A columnist recalls Anita Louise describing a dog’s on set behavior where it nuzzled in rehearsal but balked during filming. Smearing the ear with dog food produced the desired nuzzle, then the dog licked his chops on camera. Gail Patrick met the dirt specialist on a studio set and boasted a streak of horse-race picks.
The weather bureau reported today a favorable outlook for the flooded Mississippi and Ohio valleys. General fair weather for the next 86 to 48 hours over the drainage basins is in prospect, said J. Moxon, chief of the flood warning division.
A three car race on Lake Avenue last night led to two drivers being arraigned before Mayor Don A. Baird this morning. Otto Eason of 428 Third Street Canton and Harold Jackson of 532 West River Street were found guilty and fined five dollars plus costs each. Police officers Clare Parker and L. D. Brown made the arrests. the driver of the third car escaped.
January revenue for the Mayor's court totaled 468.95 with fines and costs 311.20 and license sales 157.75. Licensing breakdown includes taxi 30, liquor 60, wine 22.50, beer 25, soft drinks 14, dancing permits 5, miscellaneous 1.25. Last month’s total lagged December’s 742.85.
Bert Orvis Sr. of 208 Lodi street pleaded not guilty to a driving while intoxicated charge in police court today. He was arrested last night near his home by the police night squad. Mayor Don A. Baird set his trial for 9 a.m. February 6.
Michigan state ferry Sainte Marie began operations to free the stranded railroad car ferry Chief Wawatam and its 40 crew after the ship ran aground on North Graham Shoals in the Straits of Mackinac. The bow sat five feet above water amid rocks, as snowstorms halted traffic across the straits.
The text recalls Robert Burns as Scotland’s renowned poet who lived through the American Revolution and early U.S. republic. It notes his disapproval of William Pitt and his strong objection to toasting Pitt, while proposing a toast to George Washington as a greater and better man.
On June 12 1750 Thomas Gray wrote to a friend about finishing a verse piece, the poem commonly titled Elegy written in a Country Churchyard, noted as the most celebrated work in the English language.
He answered grimly that one might guess some forthcoming marriages and divorces, reflecting a wary view of public affection and private futures in a social column.
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