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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1936
Page
4
Notices provide a delivery service contact for Wellington at 623 Barker St and phone 21 with Junior Grissinger at 229 Courtland handling calls.
A condensed biography traces Abraham Lincoln from birth in Hardin County Kentucky on February 12, 1809 through youth, education, and rise to prominence. It covers his family background, moves to Indiana and Illinois, early work, law studies, political career, marriage to Mary Todd, and presidency culminating in his 1865 assassination. The narrative emphasizes education, public service, and key milestones in Lincoln’s journey.
New York writer notes repeated confidence games by skilled cheaters in high society clubs after recent Metropolitan scandal. He describes how conmen gain trust, sit in games, and clean up, then vanish, with victims preferring quiet losses over exposure. He also notes public attention to Eleanor Roosevelt’s escort and wary city scenes from buses to department stores.
A column recalls the Riddlers monthly gathering in a midtown hotel where members range from elderly teachers to young girls. They solve word games at a green baize table, calling each other by playful nouns and sharing a serene fraternal vibe in contrast to a noisy world.
A Richmond based seamstress writes in a chatty tone describing retirement and sewing routines. She quips about reversing famous literary lines and imagines bed turning to sew as a playful remark, reflecting a lighthearted, personal anecdote from 1936.
State employee compensation linked to essential government functions is exempt from Federal income tax. If services relate to proprietary functions, the pay is taxable. Examples include governors, mayors, council members, teachers, firefighters, and police. Municipally owned utilities are taxable when tied to proprietary activities.
A dated compilation of notable figures and events from 1746 through 1884. Includes Thaddeus Kosciuszko Peter Cooper Abraham Lincoln Charles Darwin Myra Bradwell Charles E. Cheney Myra Bradwell again gold discovery in Australia Waterson patent era Republic of China 1922 Pope Pius XI coronation 1926 Anthracite coal strike and Vienna civil conflict start.
Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Langworth widow of the Speaker and columnist born 52 years ago. John L. Lewis of Springfield Illinois president of the United Mine Workers born at Lucas Iowa 56 years ago. U S Senator George McGill of
The passage explains that fees for special services to a State are taxable and that state officers or employees are those whose services are continuous rather than occasional or temporary. It references architects and builders paid for planning and erecting state or municipal buildings as examples.
Mrs Frank Murray opened her Prospect Street home for Faith ship Guild of the Congregational church Monday. A committee led by Mrs Robert Burnham with Mrs E Downey and Mrs Theodore Johnson was named to plan a Woman's Association Easter program. A Valentine party followed with games contests and refreshments and several prizes awarded.
H B Stevick and Perry Knapp placed in the Knapp meat market window a picture of William McKinley born January 29 fallen presidents Abraham Lincoln born February 12 and George Washington born February. An American flag accompanies the display as a commemorative gesture on the birthdays.
A meeting of the Methodist Ep worth League cabinet will be held Thursday evening at 7 o clock at the church. All members are requested to be present.
The February meeting of the Wellington Garden Club has been moved from Thursday night to February 20 and will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Chapman in Huntington.
Methodist Missionary Societies convene Thursday at 2 30 P M at Florence Starrs residence. Wellington Grange gathers Wednesday night in the hall. Mrs Sam Manning hosts the Past Noble Grand Association of Lillywood Rebekah Lodge at her home on Herrick Avenue East tonight.
Kansas native from Lucas County Iowa. Henry F Grady dean at UC Berkeley born in San Francisco. Dr James H Kimball weather expert born in Detroit. Jesse F Williams educator born at Kenton QC. William Faversham actor born in England. Ages range from 57 to 68 years.
Today promises executive ability and diligence with broad life views and cultural taste. Extreme endurance makes toil pleasant and may bring success, though a danger exists that reward is withheld at the moment of achievement.
South Amherst Ohio February 12 regular village council meeting held at the town hall with Mayor Henry Garland presiding Routine business was transacted and favorable reports were heard Attending were Mayor Garland Clerk Harold Allsop Treasurer Allan Thompson Marshal John Witt Councilmen William Meacham William Gleason N G Townsend John Duncan Albert Schneider Albert Farey and Fire Chief Harmon Mathas.
Reverend Lonzon S. Green pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church reviewed the book Today by Jones at the Lorain Meding County Group meeting of the Norwalk District Preachers Book Club held Monday at the Oberlin Methodist Church.
Grace Herman of Chicago, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Herman of Rochester, received honors for her first pottery piece Potentiality. The work, depicting a Negro head, was shown at the Art Institute. She has studied art nine years alongside secretarial work. the Herman family formerly lived in Wellington.
Taxpayers in the Wellington area may settle the first half of 1935 taxes during February at the Holland Stock Remedy Company office, announced by Alan R. Branson deputy collector.
C F Bowser of Warren will entertain senior and junior high pupils with an illustrated travel talk on the wonders of the West Coast and plains during a combined chapel program Thursday afternoon.
Miss Lucille Gregg breaks an ankle Sunday and is confined to her home. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Gregg.
Members and friends of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society are invited to a Valentine party Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W. Cook will assist as hostess and transportation is being arranged with Mrs. Henry Kolb. The gathering will include an exchange of Valentines.
The Woman's Circle of Nativity Parish will meet in church parlors Thursday afternoon for a regular session. Hostesses will be Mrs. John Browoski Sr and Mrs. John Seledge. A good attendance is desired.
The South Amherst Legion Post No. 197 invites Legion and Auxiliary members and families to a Thursday oyster supper at 6 30 in the town hall recreation room followed by a social hour.
A 60 year old Sydney man who began growing again after a hiatus years ago shows no signs of stopping, puzzling Australian medical authorities as doctors weigh possible causes and treatments.
A surprise party was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Jobo Nabakowski in honor of their daughter Ruth Marys fourteenth birthday. Games were the main diversion of the evening and a late lunch was served to Cletua and Viola Wasem Leona Prince Glenn and Aaron Andrews Mar jorie Davidson Ann Spaulding Donald Griffen Delbert House Jack Nabakowski and Ruth Mary the honored guest.
Townsend Kiwanis meet Thursday night as usual in the Grange hall. Big 4 Booster Club hosts Friday evening party in the Town Hall. The school gymnasium will host Cappy Ricks tonight with attendance expected.
Birmingham notes record weekend travels with Mr and Mrs Oscar Olson and sons in Lorain. Albert Schneider of Amherst visited Abe Wood's home. Lee Andrews went to Norwalk on business. Ming Willie Davidson spent Sunday in Elyria. Earl Davidson and Mrs Min Hopkins visited Amherst last week. Mrs Jalie Swonger and daughter Ruth called on Mrs Coon Schisler Thursday afternoon.
Walter Snellenberger was called home Sunday by his wife’s illness. Mrs Snellenberger has been confined to bed for six weeks. Miss Thelma Jors of Elyria visited her parents Sunday afternoon. Doris Davidson spent the weekend with Edna Holler in Florence. Mr and Mrs Marion Bates dined with their daughters Mrs Frank Griffin, Mrs Earl Weller, and Mrs Russell Stokley and sons Dick and David of Elyria, who called on Mrs Carrie Davidson Sunday afternoon.
A compact reflection on how classic works elevate the mind, freeing the soul from constraint and expanding inner horizons through enduring artistic expression.
A fund raising card party to aid undernourished children will be held in the school auditorium this evening. All interested are invited to attend.
Mrs L Jackson will open her home for the Ladies Aid meeting. Members plan discussion of charity projects and a bake sale, with refreshments to follow. Visitors welcome to join and support local welfare efforts.
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