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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
3
Elyria churchman Rev. Wil Foster of the Church of Christ invites Elyrians under twenty to send their views on whether youth can lead a modern life and still be Christian. The preacher will use selected opinions in Sunday night sermon the third in a series tied to Youth Sunday. Names will be kept confidential.
Lorain County schools will compete in three divisions at the annual county band orchestra and choral contest to be held March 26. Class C covers Avon Avon Lake Clearview Ridgeville South Amherst and Wellington. Class CC includes Brookside Brownhelm Eaton Gratton and LaGrange. Class CCC features Belden Brighton Camden Columbia Henrietta and Vonfield.
James Blackwell of 27 Bake Avenue pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Mayor Joss eph Q. Petro this morning on a charge of possessing gambling paraphernalia. Police said two policy number books were found. Blackwell, arrested at 7:45 p.m. at 51 West Avenue after a tip, had been arrested weeks earlier on a similar charge.
Brownhelm residents host visitors from Columbus and Cleveland during Farmers Week and weekend gatherings. Ohio State freshmen Stamond Bacon and Raymond Trinter joined others at the Brandau home for pictures and social time. Local clubs met, with a Temperance Union program on February 22 and a Sunday gathering hosted by Mrs. Albright. Nearby families, including Miss Mary Ellis of Bowling Green, visited relatives as ill health improved for Mrs. Meitzke and Mrs. Bechtel.
Elyria Library reported a 256 percent rise in circulation last month, with 15,493 books checked out, up 3,065 from January last year. Adult lending reached 10,447 and 5,046 were issued to children. New books across non fiction and fiction genres were announced to go into circulation Friday, including titles on politics, science, literature, drama, and humor.
Clarksfield records a wedding as Clarksf ield Jkuph Merrill son of John Merrill wed Missy Johnson of Chatham on Monday January 24 in Wakeman. The column lists local visits, relocations, health updates, and social happenings including Doris Burrows birthday surprise and various travels among Wakeman, Chatham, Wellington, and Norwalk residents.
Columbia plans two events at the town hall a junior class play titled Rafferty's Racket will be staged on February 16 a women’s circle hosts a 3supper on February 9 in celebration of the sixtieth birthday of the Women’s American Home organization
Oberlin Ohio February 8 The Oberlin High School debate teams outline for their season opener to be held Tuesday with the negative coached by Herbert Munz and the affirmative directed by Miss Janice Beckwith. The affirmative team Arthur Frazer and Valentine Nasipak travel to Vermilion to debate Rocky R while the negative team Margaret Atkins Warner Terbot and William Sich face Berea at Rocky River. The debate topic is The several states should adopt a unicameral system of legislature.
The Baptist Mission Society welcomes the public and notes a free will offering. Columbia Warmers attend the Soil Meeting in LaGrange Thursday afternoon February a. Lunch will be served to school children and teachers by the Ladies Aid Society February 3. The P T A meets February 8 at the town hall. Columbia High School basketball hosts Grafton next Friday. Mrs IT C Bartter entertains the Ladies Aid February 10. Health Dr. Dew and nurses offer Mantoux TB tests February. Several local officials attend Columbus convention. dairy men attend Producers Milk Co dinner in Cleveland. Milford H Bartter reelected director. Woman's Baptist Mission Circle serves lunch to 96 students. Ladies Aid plans birthday dinner February 24 with committees listed. A penny per year age up to 50, then 50 cents for 51 and up.
The Grace Lusheran Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Day Carter’s home with nineteen members. Pastor Stev. Anne spoke on Christian Training of Children in the Home. Plans were made to celebrate the first anniversary February 16 at Mrs. Kr. C. Dailey’s home 59 King Street with a tureen luncheon at noon.
The Womens Association of the First Church met Wednesday afternoon in the James Brand House. Mrs. Alice Willing spoke on The New Awakening in China after a devotional by Mrs. R. D. Arnold. Tea followed the program. Sheriff Grall to address the Men’s Class on Some Aspects of Law Enforcement Sunday at 9 45 a m.
The February Ridgeville Study Club gathering at Mrs Vern Andrews home on Cleveland Road included a brief business meeting after a silad course. Plans were set for a Mother’s Tea book review on February 11 at the school with Beninghoff of Harvey Book Shop presenting. Mrs Minor Eldred led a book review on We Owed It to Our Children by Grace Roosevelt, noting the author is President Roosevelt’s daughter in law and recounting a family trip to Italy France and Greece.
Jane Herbert Goward discusses how allowing a child to assist in cooking can spark interest in foods and ease dislikes. She notes parenting tips to avoid pressure during meals, introduce new items gradually, and keep mealtime calm and appealing for healthy eating habits.
Actress Dorothy Mackaill dazzles in a deep purple wool dress with a flowing green sash and scarf. Doris Crandall wears a black pill box hat with trailing red gray and black streamers. Health notes report several local residents improving or ill. social events include a Grange card party and visits. Brussels installs right side driving signs to curb accidents by British motorists.
Sen Robert F Wagner plans First Speech in weeks long debate over the anti lynching bill to defend its constitutionality. Opponents Borah George say the measure violates the Constitution while Wagner and sponsor Van Nuys push for a vote despite the stalemate.
Zadock Dumbkopf plots a museum of true American antiques from hometown days with items like the old high top shoe and cigar store congressman. The piece notes such relics were ignored by museums and would remind today’s youth of past life. A humorous exchange about a love meter and other quips follows.
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