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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1936
Page
8
Cora M. Shepard of 623 Barker 81 operates Wellington delivery service. Call 31-Y to arrange deliveries. Junior Grissinger at 229 Courtland handles calls.
The first of a series of book reviews for women in Wellington will be held Friday from 2 30 to 3 30 in the Wellington Public Library reference room. Mrs Helen Tappan Berthoff of Oberlin will present. The talks are free to the public and will feature latest popular books, likely drawing many attendees.
E. L. Henes publisher of The Wellington Enterprise and Buckeye Press Association president will preside over Saturday morning and afternoon programs of the Ohio daily and weekly newspaper associations at the Hotel Deshler Columbus on Thursday Friday and Saturday. The Gloombusters J Howard Page and Wilbur Sutliff of Wellington will sing at the Saturday noon luncheon.
Contracts for 254 miles of power lines in Lorain Medina Rural Electric Co operative are expected to be let about February 20. Wellington will be the headquarters and the Holland Pratt building on Herrick avenue East leased by Lorain County Farm Bureau Co operative as a salesroom and warehouse. part of the building will be used by the electric co op. Building prep is underway and due to be ready in about two weeks.
Mrs Margaret Fairweather expects to leave in early March for a three month visit with relatives in Edinburgh Scotland her former home. She came to the United States at age three and is nearing seventy. She is the mother of Mrs Robert Jenks.
Mrs J C Turner Sunday school girls presented a Missionary program at 9 30 am with Donna Mills delivering Work Done by Home Missionary Societies Prayer offered by the class Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Knapp and families from Elyria Norwalk and Lorain. Rev L S Green preached Christ Changes People and Four Wheel Brakes and a Faith. church choirs performed Larger Maps and Lead On, a King.
Columbia February 4 born to Mr and Mrs Frank Williamson of Grafton at Fairview Park Hospital Cleveland a 914 lb son named Frank Chalmers. Mother and child returned home Wednesday. Williamson formerly Miss Emily Wright of this place. Mrs Irene Healey visiting. A very large Baptist Mission Circle meeting held yesterday.
At Mrs. Walter Bracy home last Wednesday Mrs. Lyle Beisinger led a History of Temperance program. Hostess birthday prompted a dozen carpations and a lunch with birthday cakes. Next meeting set for February 12 at the church with a dramatization from the new study book. Guests included Mrs. Eva Beaumont Mrs. Martha Adams Mrs. Earl Squire and Mrs. Irene Healey of Berea.
Mrs. James G. Wright announces the engagement of their daughter Doris to Mr. Fred Van Isenberg. Mrs. F. H. VanArsdale visited sister Mrs. Folk in Elyria last week. Mr. and Mrs. Orra Crocker and Mrs. Hattie Zacharias called on former neighbor Mrs. William Wiech in Elyria Friday afternoon.
The midyear honor list for Columbia School spans grades one through twelve, naming standout students such as Helen Bartter, Jewel Bartter, Dorothy Christensen, Lynn Bartter, Margaret Bartter, James Doyle, and Virginia Klaas among others. The sermon topic by Rev. Paul Brown on Sunday February lies noted in the record.
Now Therefore Go. Honor Sunday School scholars of the M. E. church during lan were Beverly Painter, Mrs. Marion Ullrich, Ralph Brown, Eugene Roger, Melvin and Harold Rogers, Mary Lillian VanaArsdale, Debra Cletzer, Bertha Rogers, Dorothy Lauton, Anna Marie Leinwebber, Lynn Barttter, Arthur Rogers Jr., Hazel Rogers, Mrs. Olive Bartter Sr., Pearl Burntt, Burt Hall, Elizabeth Churchward, Paul Hales and Clarkson Brown. The Intermediate class with Mrs. Minnie Hales, teacher, had the largest attendance. It is hoped at least 90 per cent will be present during February.
The Father and Son Banquet will be held in the evening at the town hall with the Ladies Aid Society serving. Proceeds go to the Methodist church debt. Each man should bring at least one son or adopt one for the night. Prof. W. C. Pautz will speak.
The Sunset group of the Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. Burl Martin's on February 6. The Parent Body meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Leo Martin on Wednesday February 12. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Robert Leach and Mr. P W Heineman. Note the date change.
The Owl Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Derek for a four handed progressive Pinochle series, with high and low prizes awarded to Miss Colette Laule and Mr. Horace J. Humm respectively. The gathering included Ernc Stoskopf, Herbert Steingass, Francis Foecking, and others, with plans for a sixth meeting at the Steingass home in Medina. Also noted are illnesses of H. M. Dowdell, Mrs. Frank Ullrich, and Peter Grabenstetter, with updates on their conditions.
Mr and Mrs Earl Meyer and family visited Oswald Meyer east of here on Sunday. John Pierce, Alice Spieth, Albert Spieth and Louise Spieth attended C H Kennedy funeral at the Masonic Temple Lakewood on Monday. Oswald Meyer visited son Norvin Meyer in Medina Saturday. Joe Feist and Janet with Horace J Humm visited John Kennedy’s family south of here Tuesday. Helen Stoskopf of Valley City spent several days with Oswald Meyer’s relatives. George Maxworthy visited Oscar Geopfert and Jake Kemp in Abbeyville Friday.
Mr and Mrs John Gravenstetter Jr and daughter Margaret of Weymouth visited in the home of Mrs Gravenstetters parents Mr and Mrs W C Miller and daughter Ruth on Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Charles Starr and daughter Betty of Cleveland were dinner guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Oswald Meyer on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Carl Kaufman and son Jerry of Cleveland were dinner guests in the home of Mrs Kaufmans parents Mr and Mrs Tony Huickle north of here on Sunday evening. Several here in the village attended the dance held in the town hall in Belden on Saturday evening of the past week. Earl Feist and friend Miss Winifred Hills of Mallet Creek were visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Horace J Humm on
John Staumesser died Saturday morning in an on the job accident near the village when a jack handle struck him and broke his neck. He lived in the village most of his life, later moved to Litchfield, survived by his wife and nine children. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday at St Martin's Catholic Church, Father J M Ritter presiding. burial followed in the church cemetery.
In Mallet Creek last Friday, the A team won 44 to 11 and the B team 21 to 6 at Litchfield school gym. Fans cheered as both squads delivered decisive victories, with strong teamwork and an enthusiastic cheering section cited for support.
The district opened a new motion picture projector last Friday with educational reels, noting reduced darkening needs and easier, portable operation. Local firms will run several programs this year as part of education improvements. John Nettleton, a local student, earned the right to represent the system in Oberlin’s Prince of Peace declamation contest after topping local and county rounds.
The girl reserves division of our local school planned a tea for Monday afternoon at 2 45 at which time volunteers prepared refreshments and discussed upcoming events.
A meeting invited all mothers interested in forming a mothers council to work with the girls. A devotional program was planned after the business session. Good attendance was reported as Mrs. Hammond organized the effort, aiming to help the county YWCA in constructive ways.
Fourth and fifth graders strive to hold the attendance banner for a fourth consecutive month, with several in the division not missing a day since the school year began last September, earning praise for their excellent attendance record.
The mixed chorus of our local Mallet Creek school was awarded a beautiful plaque for winning the state music contest last spring.
The board approved the purchase of three new sewing machines to replace three obsolete units, now installed and well received by students. A severe snow and wind storm last week blocked roads and halted school Thursday, likely prompting makeup time later.
Mrs Isted, a seven year veteran music teacher in the local system, resigns due to illness and moves with her husband to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The local music division under her direction won first place in the mixed chorus and the boys glee club at the state contest. Mrs Stearns is hired to replace her and takes charge immediately.
There are only three more basketball contests left on the current season schedule for our teams and they are expected to be hard fought and competitive matchups with high stakes in the standings.
Floyd Nettleton was elected president and William Rauscher vice president at the first regular meeting of the new year. New members Bert Adams and Corwin Parker join, replacing Howard Brintnall and Ray Garrett, with Ray Sweet remaining on the board as the sixth member. The session covered several business topics.
The Y Echo reports a successful year with a larger subscription base and modest price rise. Advertiser interest remains high as students back the publication, which thoroughly documents daily school life throughout the year.
Members of the Avon A. and EK Club gathered at Mr and Mrs Walter McAllister's Detroit road home on Saturday evening. The card games concluded with prize winners announced: Mrs Harold Stang Miss Katherine Schneider Mrs Phil Gerhart Phil Gerhart Frank Boylan and Walter McAllister.
The notice states a birthday party will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Luxor Ridge. Guests are invited to attend on a February date, with attendees expected to gather at the couple's home for the celebration.
The Sewing Circles of St Marys Church meet for an ameleer noon sewing session. A committee led by Mrs Phil Gerbatt and others will supervise lunch.
The Stitch and Chatter Club was entertained by Mrs Ceech Moore at her home Monday evening. The gathering featured needlework followed by a luncheon prepared and served by the hostess.
The Oberlin College Glee Club plans a Thursday evening concert at the high school auditorium. Local student Rowe Schwinn is among the singers, attracting public interest in the event.
Dr. and Mrs. Phipps of Oberlin and Dr. and Mrs. Taylor Smith of Avon were Saturday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith.
Miss Sugaski a teacher in Avon School is confined to her home in Elyria on account of illness. Mrs. Charles Wilford is teaching in her absence. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown and daughter Dorothy and Mrs. Cecil Moore and son Donald and daughter Shirley spent Sunday in Hartville.
Ross Crane of Chicago, author of a home decoration textbook used by the General Federation of Women's Clubs, told thousands of winter furniture market buyers at the Merchandise Mart that the depression influenced American women to improve home taste.
Tourists from abroad increasingly visit Britain turning it into a thriving playground. In 1938 the influx reached a record 1938 visitors who spent about 127 million dollars, signaling a strong boost to tourism and related industries.
Stanley Fighteen, a railroad employee from Daver Brantford Ontario, has 18536 license markers for his car. The markers read S-18 and identify the vehicle owner.
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