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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1931

Page

3

Oberlin Grange Plans Rally Slide Show At Wellington

Oberlin Grange No 1003 holds a well attended meeting with Worthy Master R B Heath in charge. Plans for a Lorain county Grange rally at Wellington on Feb 7 include moving picture slides by Dean Alfred Vivian on Grange ritualism. Several Oberlin members plan to attend.

Oberlin Oberlin Grange R. BE. Heath Lorain County Wellington Alfred Vivian Ohio State University Grange The Gertrude Schramm Love Alice Lawson Frieda Gibson Wm. McKinley Hazel Johnson Helen Kern John Steinbinder Kenneth Kern Elaine Beebe Benjamin Franklin Juanita Schramm Betty Fackler Hattie Ives Rastus Johnson Gar McRoberts Hazel Heath Arthur Dion Chris Justin Mayme “Webber Oberlin Juvenile Grange No. 400 S. C. Whitney Beulah Feakins Chas. Squire Viola Fackler Michael Smith First Methodist Episcopal Church of B. A. Stevens Park Street Sara van Ausdaale Seeman Schramm

North Russia PTA Meeting at Hasenflue Home

January PTA gathering in North Russia District No 2 was hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Hasenflue. Mrs Elmer Schubert led a brief business session naming Virginia Gibson entertainment chair and Edw Schramm and Henry Sandrock refreshment committee. Cards provided prizes to Virginia Gibson Roy Frangen Mrs Elmer Schubert and John Franklin. A late lunch of sandwiches pickles cake and coffee followed. The same week local residents attended a church dinner for Home and Foreign Mission at Oberlin First M E church culminating in the annual banking offering after Ada Smith of Elgrir spoke. About 150 attended.

North Russia District No. 2 Charles Hasenflue Elmer Schubert Virginia Gibson Edw. Schramm Henry Sandrock Roy Franken John Franklin Home and Foreign Mission M. E. Church Oberlin Ing Ada Smith Elgrir

Montana Plans Road Work To Be Launched In 1931

Helena Montana. A 3 5 million highway improvement program will be launched by the state highway commission during 1931 and if the legislature authorizes the issuance of the anticipatory warrants against gasoline tax collections the program may be doubled.

Smontana Helena, Mont State Highway Commission

Penfield Farm Woman's Club Meeting Announced for Feb 3

Penfield Ohio reports the Farm Woman's Club will hold an all day meeting at Society hall on Tuesday February 3 with a covered dish lunch at noon. Also announced is the Ollis Brown nuptials noting Miss Ollis of Boston and Ernest Brown of California, now living in Monterey Mexico, with the bride described as a trained nurse with a fine voice.

Penfield Farm Woman’s Club Society Hall

Celebrates 80th Birthday of C A Taylor at Home

C A Taylor was honored at his home on Wednesday evening January 28 in celebration of his 80th birthday. A delightful birthday dinner was served and friends praise his vigor at his advanced age as they extend wishes for many more birthdays.

C. A. Taylor Taylor

Society Hold Meeting At M E B Aid Society

The M E B Aid Society met at the hall on Thursday for a covered dish luncheon at noon. A large attendance gathered as women worked on rugs before adjournment, sharing fellowship and community service.

M. EB. Aid Society

Penfield Boys Edge Columbia 18-16. Girls Fall 12-6

Columbia hosted Penfield last Friday night January 24 on the local floor. The Penfield boys won 18 to 16 and the Penfield girls were defeated 12 to 6.

Columbia Basketeers Penfield Penfield Boys Penfield Girls

Mrs Papke Returns Home From Detroit Visit

Mrs Papke has returned to her Wyandotte Michigan home after spending several weeks with her daughter Mrs Thomas Roberts in Detroit.

Papke Thomas Roberts Wyandotte, Mich

Graduates from St Luke Hops to Award Diplomas

Miss Elizabeth Gallatin of the 1925 P. H. S. class will receive her diploma this week after completing training at St. Luke's hospital in Cleveland. Miss Grace Omiet is also a member of the class and attended school here while her father served as principal.

ST. Luke Elizabeth Gallatin St. Luke’s Hospital Cleveland Grace Omiet Miss Omiet

Missionary Society Hostess Plans Joint Grange Meeting

Mrs J B Elin hosted the Ladies Missionary Society of the Congregational church with a noon covered dish dinner. Penfield Grange members will join Wellington Grange for a joint meeting at the Wellington hall on Wednesday February 11 with Old Glory Grange from La Grange and Huntington attending.

Penfield Grange Wellington Old Glory Grange la Grange Huntington

Union Rally of Maccabees at Penfield attracts attendees

Two hundred people attended Penfield tent Maccabees meeting on a Wednesday evening in January. A class of twenty candidates was initiated. Bay View Hive of Sandusky staged the ceremony and tableau depicting Faith Hope and Charity. The event featured speeches by F Schwartz Toledo and others, with a chicken dinner for one hundred seventy five in the K O T M hall. Guests came from Sandusky Toledo Elyria Lorain Grafton and Wellington.

Maccabees Penfield Bay View Hive Sandusky Sandusky Hiver Sorenson Celia Lieb F. Schwartz Toledo Ohio R. L. Kester BE. H. Harrison Elyria Lorain County Lorain Grafton Wellington

Local Briefs from Elyria and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Eugene Taylor of Elyria called on their cousin C A Taylor and wife. A J Andrews and P E Davison were Strongsville visitors. Harold Jameyson drives a new auto. Victor Herrick and Ralph Roberts visited George Comstock in Escorse Michigan. Ralph Roberts will live with the Van Valkenburgs and complete his senior year in Penfield. Adelbert DeFields ill after wisdom tooth extraction. Mae Cole moved from Jay Hart home to Ralph in Oberlin and will relocate to Ashland. Mrs J B Eglin visited Dorothy Wellington in Spencer. Donald Shook Lorain and Howard Andrews Wellington and families spent Sunday with A J Andrews and son Karl. Mrs Charles Taylor slowly recovering from a fall. A L DeFields Adelbert Clinton and Virgil Defields mentioned.

Eugene Taylor Elyria C. A. Taylor A. J. Andrews P. E. Davison Strongsville Harold Jameyson Victor Herrick Ralph Roberts Michigan George Comstock Escorse P.T. van Valkenburg Penfield School Hovward Andrews Wellington Karl Charles Taylor A. L. DeFields Adelbert Clinton Virgil de

Local Family Notices Include Nicol and Gleason Kin

The obituary fragment mentions Mrs. James N. P. Nicol and son James, also Mrs. Richard Gleason and Mrs. William Gleason, indicating these family members as part of the notice.

Johnny James N. P. Nicol James Richard Gleason William Gleason

Local Notices from Cuyahoga Falls and Nearby Areas

Sunday afternoon callers gathered at the Clarence Dent home in Cuyahoga Falls. Mrs. C J Behnke plans a radio installation. Clarence Chambers will move to Wellington on Taylor street. Penfield basketball teams were to travel to Henrietta Friday Jan 30 but the game was postponed due to the farmers Institute. Walter Nolan of Olena will work for W T Starr for the coming year, living in Starr’s tenant house until March 1.

Clarence Dent Cuyahoga Falls C. J. Behnke Clarence Chambers Wellington Taylor Street Penfield Henrietta Farmers Institute Walter Nolan Olena W. T. Starr Nolan Mr. Starr

Congregational Dime Society Meets at Mrs Bryant Home

Members of the Congregational Dime Society gathered at the home of Mrs Charley Bryant on Thursday afternoon for social time. Mrs F B Eastman spoke on her trip to Columbus, Rev F B Eastman and guests received refreshments after the meeting.

South Amherst Congregational Dime Society Charley Bryant F. B. Eastman Columbus James N. P. Nicol George Graybill David Hansford William Roberts William Stack Norma Arthur Engle Fred Jones Arthur Powers H. E. Moore Barbara John Wagner Marilyn

Oberlin guests at Kendeighs bridge dinner

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Kendeigh hosted friends from Oberlin at their home on Thursday evening. Dinner was served at six o clock with covers for Dr. and Mrs. 8. E. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Worces ter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright and hosts. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing bridge.

M. C. Kendeigh Oberlin 8. E. Miller P. G. Worcester Clarence Wright

Entertains Friends at Village Teachers' Party

Mrs. Emil Ruth hosted ex-school teachers at her home on Thursday evening. A teachers’ examination contest crowned Mrs. John Schaub the winner. A study club was planned with meetings every three weeks, and the next gathering will be at Mrs. Slack, Jr.’s home.

Emil Ruth John Schaub Earl Keller Wm. Roberts Helen Baker Isaac Slack, Jr Slack

Prayer Meeting At Allsops Attended By Local Women

Rev. James Lyon led a prayer gathering Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Allsop. Attendees included Mrs. Phillip Bular, Mrs. Eva Bryant, Mrs. Garfield Harris, Mrs. Harold Allsop, and Miss Margaret Rice.

James Lyon William Allsop Phillip Bular Eva Bryant Garfield Harris Harold Allsop Margaret Rice

Trustees Meet at Congregational Church Tuesday Evening

Rev Lyon and the hosts report that the trustees of the Congregational church hold a general business session at the church on Tuesday evening.

The Congregational Church

Church notices list Sunday services and pastors

St John s Evangelical led by Rev C E Schmidt holds Sunday school at 1 00 P M and worship at 2 00 P M Congregational led by Rev F E B Eastman holds morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30 Methodist led by Rev James Lyon holds morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 46

St. John’s Evangelical C. E. Schmidt F. EB. Eastman Methodist James Lyon

Local Lorain Elyria Social Roundup Notes

Mrs. Katherine Pippett returned to her Elyria home after ten days with sister Mrs. Lodi Gibson. Miss Enid Baldry improves from illness as friends cheer her progress. Numerous visits thread through Lorain and Sandusky with calls to relatives and shoppers noted.

Katherine Pippett Elyria Lodi Gibson John Schaub Lorain Enid Baldry William Bullock Martin Springer C. J. Holliger Charley Nickel Arthur Ruth Hlmer Ryan Louise Babel H. @. Dulmage Paul Mori E. Paul Steigner Sandusky William Emery Alfred Emery

King Richards Well Located By Deeds

King Richard III's last drinking well at Bosworth has been found behind a cottage in Sheepy Magna Leicestershire England. Deeds of two old cottages contain the inscription noting Richard drank there during the decisive battle in August 1485 when facing Henry Duke of Richmond and losing his life and sceptre.

Sheepy Magna Leicestershire Richard III Bosworth Richard England Henry Richmond

Surprise Birthday and Community Socials at Eaton

Surprise parties mark Eaton gatherings with anniversaries and birthdays. At Hugh Reisinger’s Jan 24 event about 35 attended, prizes awarded for cootile and pedro. Out‑of‑town guests included Yost and Frombach families. Jan 27 Roy Meyers’s birthday drew about 25 friends. Refreshments featured sandwiches cake and coffee as school events closed with a clown Mother Goose recitation stressing milk. Officers elected for next year and a community calendar planned to avoid overlaps. Poster contest honors noted for Lang and Lang and local students.

Harley Reisinger James Parker Hugh Parker Out of Town Lloyd Yost Charles Yost Higha Charles Frombach C. B. Gienke Medina Roy Meyers Pedro James Pendry Institute EB. A. Smith Elmer Fullmer Myra Dunnell E. B. Durkee Clarence Brush Clarence Til

Stolen Winter Meat Hits Palagh Family Hard

The Palagh family reports a theft at their smoke house, with all winter meat taken in a single night. With a large family to feed, the loss creates a serious hardship for Mr Balagh and his household.

Steve Palagh Mr. Balagh

Mrs Walter Cornish Suffers Gastric Ulcers After Attack

Mrs Walter Cornish has recently endured a severe attack of aurasy and is now afflicted with ulcers of the stomach. Friends express hope for her quick recovery.

Walter Cornish

Grange Meeting Plans and Activities

A Grange meeting drew larger attendance than usual last Friday. The men’s quartet plans to sing at the Grange Tally in Wellington on February 7. The Grange bought vanilla for member sale and invited Grafton Grange to present Candle Lighting Service on February 10.

Wellington Grafton Grange Leroy Shirkey Pauline Hicher

Cleveland Life Notes Include Visits and Home Additions

Mr and Mrs Leroy Shirkey and twin sons traveled to Cleveland on business Monday. Ben and Louis Munn plan a laundry room addition to their well equipped home. Mr and Mrs Bruce Martin and daughter Janet of Cleveland visited Shirkey family. Lucile Lang La Verne Lantz and Pauline Eicher sang with the Lorain County Glee Club at an Automobile Club meeting in Ellis Hall Hy ria Thursday night last week.

Leroy Shirkey Cleveland Ben Louis Munn Bruce Martin Janet Lucile Lang la Verne Lantz Pauline Eicher Lorain County Glee Club Automobile Club Ellis’ H&ll Hiyria

Farmers' Institute Ends With Home Talent Plays

A successful Farmers' Institute closed Thursday night with the home talent play The Wild Flower of the Hills. The morning session featured a school program including The Little Red Hen by first grade, eighth grade songs led by Mr. Wallace, and a play In the Days of Benjamin Franklin by fifth and sixth grades. Second graders sang Hop Hop Hop and Phoebe Nevins read Our Hired Girl.

Farmers’ Institute Wallace

Flivver Speed Bet Ends As Driver Loses To Cop

In Little Rock Robbie Holcomb wagered his flivver would not reach 30 mph. Officers Pate and Hutton clocked 42 mph, the car outpaced the bet and Holcomb admitted defeat saying he’d give up the speed. He was released on own recognizance.

Little Rock Ark Times Robbie Holcomb Bo Wo Stre Acre Pate Hutton Bobbie Holcomb Huston

Drought cuts danger of springtime floods

Washington forecast says last summer’s drought will bring fewer floods in 1931. Subsoil moisture is depleted and must be replenished by heavy soaking to raise large river water levels. The Mississippi now has its lowest water supply since 1925, with no major floods after 1925.

Washington M. W. Hayes U. S. Weather Bureau Mississippi

Small apartments in demand in Cleveland housing report

Cleveland growth in the year sees smaller units rising in demand. The Board of Zoning Appeals annual report shows five six and seven room apartments declining while two and three room suites grow in popularity among renters and builders.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals

Community Notices From Middle Ridge Area

Local residents reported visits with relatives in Brownhelm Amherst and Lorain. Birth announced for a daughter to Roy and wife at Amherst Hospital on January 25. Attendance at Amherst Study Club Hickory Tree Grange and First Evangelical church meetings noted. A wedding trip couple Dreisbach returns and plans residence with Kreuck.

Middle Ridge M. J. Ludwig Milton Clifford Jeannette Painesville W. C. Bechtel N. W. Bechtel Charles Bechtel Brownhelm Roy Angersbach Henrietta Amherst Hospital Hickory Tree Grange Amherst R. H. Hearn Lorain Seth’s Parker Congregational Church Henry Kolbe Melvin Thelma D. C. Club South Ridge William Spiegelberg Walter Grobe Whitmore Lake Michigan Tillie Spiegelberg Ferd Dreisbach Dreisbach Fred Kreuck

Illinois reports slight rise in industrial employment

The State Department of Labor released a monthly Illinois report showing a fractional gain of six tenths percent in industrial employment from November 15 to December 15 across 15 reporting cities. The rise marks the first increase in more than a year.

Springfield Ill Illinois State Department of Labor

Knock That Cold In A Jiffy Uses Hill's Cascara Quinine

An advertise style claim promotes Hill's Cascara Quinine as a fast, simple remedy for a cold. It urges taking two tablets, drinking water, and following box directions. The copy promises rapid relief, a money back guarantee, and a low cost.

Hill

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. D. Schramm A. B. C. Washers T. Arnold Ninth St Farm Woman's Club Bungle Harry J. Tuthill Nimrod and ,Lucille Mif Nimrod Lucille Grocer's Mape Aimy Candlepower Gus Edson King Features Syndicate Great Britain the Treasury Washington D.C Jerastic Ae AZ Dime Society Lyon Herbert van Horn Clarence Tildes Robert Arthur Cowley Bert Breyley Hugh Reisinger Delores Carl Frombach C. B. Geinke the Inland Loan CO Lorain County Bank
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