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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1936
Page
11
D E Ralston, Oldsmobile vice president, notes winter driving reveals knee action ride's benefit. Drivers limited to city streets or smooth highways find shocks absorbed by independent front wheels, smoothing even rough roads and icy ruts.
Chrysler introduces Amola steel after months of research with metallurgists to create leaves with higher elastic limit. The new alloy allows thinner, tapered spring leaves that resist arc loss and sag on rough roads, improving ride quality and safety.
Detroit February 1 Plymouth Division announces a new convertible coupe with all weather comfort features. Engineers included draft eliminators and zipper curtains to combine closed car warmth with open air driving. The car adds felt insulation, waterproof weatherstripping, soft pedal feet cups, and a rigid double frame atop the chassis for added rigidity.
A fragmentary item from Port Clinton centers on a number sequence 87 and a reference to Larian, suggesting a local tale or information note. The readable text is sparse, with no clear event date or full names to identify.
Buick Motor Company unveiled a new Formal Sedan in the Series 90 Limited line. The Fisher built body features a liftable safety plate glass partition, convertible into a full limousine, with six passenger space as a sedan and three extra front and rear seats. The 138 inch wheelbase, Valve-in-head straight eight engine and identical upholstery in both sections distinguish the model.
Miss Yuen Tsung Sze daughter of the Chinese ambassador shines as Honorable Reader in Lady Precious Stream She brings faultless English calm and poised presence learned lines quickly and embodies Chinese tradition The translator director praises her performance though she plans no future stage career after the run
To keep stockings smooth, turn them inside out before washing. Press soapsuds through gently, rinse three times, roll in a Turkish towel and knead like dough, then unroll and dry indoors in a good air draft away from steam heat.
The report outlines main U S and state routes from Fremont through Oberlin Ashland Mansfield Mt. Vernon and Mt Gilead to Columbus and to Cleveland Erie and Buffalo via several state roads. It notes routes to Youngstown Pittsburgh Canton Wheeling and Massillon and directs readers to Elyria Automobile Club for any routes not in the report.
CLAUD NORTH CHRISMAN urges regular eye examinations amid rising library circulations and constant eye strain from knitting and traveling. He notes a campaign by lighting engineers to improve lighting and conserve eyesight, contrasting with overuse and neglect of vision care.
The article argues for replacing reading lamps with new Ulumination gear. It describes inverted shades that diffuse light to resemble daylight, expand the field of vision, and reduce shadows and eyestrain. It emphasizes proper lighting for easier, less fatigued seeing and notes light’s role in vision alongside color and reflection.
The text notes twenty years of research into vision covering a student’s lifetime and urges continuation. It highlights vision as a complex science involving multiple disciplines, mentions only threshold data so far, and calls attention to daily press tragedies from defective eyesight or late perceptions. It invites future discussion on nerve stimulation and coordinated nerve activity affecting seeing.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pickworth marked their 57th anniversary with a Sunday dinner at their son C. L. Pickworth’s home. Attendees included the Pickworth couple, their guests Chas. Pickworth and Alma Sheffield, Lester Sheffield, Henry Sheffield and family, Earl Helden, Corbin Walker and son, Robert Joe Otis Betty, C. L. Pickworth’s children, and neighbors Brit Ward and Clifford Henson with family.
The neighborhood celebrates the 88th birthday of Mrs Louis Adams on February 11. She lives with her daughter Mrs Ned Gott and has been bedfast for nearly two years yet remains cheerful. Relatives and friends extend warm greetings and wish many more happy birthdays.
The Pittsfield Peppy Panhold era group met Tuesday afternoon February 11 at Mrs Ed McConnell home with about 20 ladies in attendance. After a delicious pot luck, discussions focused on community activities and upcoming events.
Mid February settles into tired mood yet a bold hair change can lift spirits. A wide range of attractive coiffures now exist from ribbons to long lengths. Try bangs or straight styles, avoid slanting across the forehead, and consider cleansing, youthful lines with backward hair. Tomorrow’s column promises more on coiffures and hair trends.
Miss Alice Bird spoke on arts of home soap making and distributed pamphlets. The next meeting of the group is planned for March at Mrs. A. M. Sherburne's home.
Frank Clark Harold Brandt Walter Green and LeRoy Lounsbrough journeyed to Columbus to draft a new milk bill with the senate. On return they visited Senator Wolfe in Mansfield who will speak at the Union meeting February 18 at Center Community church. Winners will dine oyster after the program as part of a Sparrow Starling mouse and rat hunt. A. E. Nash, Columbus postmaster, accompanied them back to work.
Mr and Mrs Lerel Neal and their two children Arthur and Harriet spent Tuesday evening with Mrs LeRoy Lounsbrough and her daughter Betty Maye Melvin Davidson of Camden was a guest also of his sister on Tuesday evening
Sheffield February 15 Ms George Hedges entertained the I W G T sewing club at her home for an all day needlework meeting. A tureen dinner was served at noon with St Valentine decorations and candy heart favors. Guests included Mrs Willard Taft Mrs H C Chambers Mrs Archie Haynes and others. Mrs Herbert Chambers to host in two weeks at Mrs H C Chambers.
Sympathizing friends attended the funeral for Mrs. Guy Nichols mother of Mrs. Malcolm Reese of North Ridge who died Sunday after a mastoid operation. A sedan skid on an icy road Tuesday morning went into a deep ditch at Logan Gas plant hill and Ford road. driver escaped injury with assistance from William Morris and P L Chambers. The Belden Brookside basketball game Tuesday saw Brookside boys win 26 13 over Belden lads and girls lose. final home game before Penfield Friday with a party at Earl Rath's. Mrs Cornelia Minard sick with a cold Katherine Root visiting relatives in Youngstown Sheffield Lake Country Club planned a membership drive. men of voting age eligible.
A marriage of interest to many friends was solemnized Saturday morning uniting Ethel Nagel of Avon and Henry Findora of Sheffield. The couple will reside on Center Road in Avon.
The Brookside Parent Teachers Association met Monday with Mrs. Harold Irish as president. Plans for an Easter entertainment program and a home nursing course were discussed with Miss Geraldine Gifford of the Lorain Red Cross outlining setup conditions. The annual basketball banquet was dropped in favor of honoring players differently.
Ladies of the community plan to attend the annual Get Acquainted Day in Elyria on March 31. Farm Women’s committee chose the theme the last day of school and urge attendees to wear school day pinafores for one day. The program features stunts recitations songs and plays with an Italian hemmstitching display under Miss Alice Bird county extension agent.
Neighbors and friends gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate Fred Cahoon's birthday with pinochle and games. Refreshments included sandwiches, cheese, fried cakes and coffee after a pleasant eve ning. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Chambers, Frank Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, Mrs. Ella Johnson, Neva Carrick, Ruth Jackson, Ruth Johnson, Wayne Jackson, Howard Carrick, Alan.
A local ceremony paid tribute to Johnson family members Walter Alten Robert Johnson Lester Johnson Clara Johnson Edna Johnson and honored guest Fred Cahoon highlighting their longstanding community service and involvement.
Avon Lake February 15 The July 12 Club met with Mrs Mark Sherman. 5600 was played with prizes to Mrs C J Snyder Mrs Edward Buswell and Mrs Carl Payne. Miss Virginia Buswell was a guest. In two weeks Mrs H Mull of Lorain invites the club to her home. A dance on February 22 sponsored by the Dames of Malta at the Chateau on Walker road with Riskos Orchestra. Mrs Mary Stauder suffered a slight stroke. Mr and Mrs Clarence Krakow of Lake road spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Cyril Miller. Miss Caroline Trigalet was a Friday supper guest of Miss Rosalind Mitchell.
Henrietta February 15 report says the annual Junior play was staged at the school building with strong attendance. Cast includes Barry Boyd, Margaret Rozsos, George Kristy, Conrad Adler, Doris Portman, BeuthaNinsley, Melvin Heidrich, Phyllis Sweers, Mary Thomas, and others. Subsequent notes list local visits, church events, and social gatherings through the week.
Norwalk Ohio reports Eleanor Searle daughter of Dr and Mrs George Searle Sr of Plymouth will partake in the Reinhardt dramatic spectacle The Eternal Road scheduled to open in New York February 20 Miss Searle a 1929 Plymouth High School graduate has been studying music and singing
Amherst Ohio pupils from the American History class under Miss Beatrice Johnstone staged historical shadow pictures in the senior high chapel. Junior high added readings, playlets, solos, and a tap dance with a diverse cast and musical numbers. The school record staff noted the upcoming circus show in the auditorium next Wednesday.
The Knights of Pythias plan a regular session at Pythian Hall Monday evening. The Amherst Garden Club hosts its second annual dinner at First Evangelical church parlors Monday at 6 30 p m with speaker C M Shipman Willoughby whose topic is Wild Flowers of Bog and High land of Ohio Tickets are sold by club members The Amherst Study Club meets Monday afternoon at Mrs J A Wesbecher home Jackson street The program theme Women and roll call will be answered Go with Women Before the Public The Pythian Sisters observe their annual birthday supper with a tureen supper at 6 30 Tuesday evening at Pythian Hall.
The Live Wires class of the First Evangelical Sunday School and teacher Mrs John Brill met Friday evening at Gordon Ward s Spring street home. Rev M Hayes led prayer and gave a talk. Valentines were exchanged, games contested with Rev Hayes winning. Refreshments served by Mrs Ward. March meeting planned at the Bruce home.
A Friday evening gathering at the Boy Scout headquarters drew 20 boys, including three new members from a membership drive. James Gelwick, Lorain Boy Scout executive, attended and spoke while a report outlined letters sent in preparation for the drive.
Despite icy weather a good crowd attended the screening of Thy Will Be Done at St Paul Lutheran Church on Friday evening. The movie traced Lutheranism’s growth in the Missouri Synod central district. After the film, Junior Walther League members held a Valentine party in the church parlors with games, contests, and refreshments.
A bridge party under the aus pices of the senior Sodality of St Josephs church took place Thursday evening at the home of Miss Marcella Kelch on Spring street. Nine tables competed with first honors awarded to Miss Kathryn Murray and John Strohmeier. Mrs J Craig won the door prize and lunch was served late.
Pastor Thomas Williams of the Congregational church begins a new sermon series this Sunday focused on the Life of Jesus. The opener Sunday morning is titled The Enduring Question and leads to an Easter Sunday finale.
Frank Still and his famous Marionettes will be brought to Amherst through community activities. The event promises live puppetry entertainment for locals, highlighting classic puppeteer repertoire and family friendly performance.
Mother and dad night was observed at the Foursquare church Monday evening in charge of the Crusaders. A song service led by P. A. Becker opened the meeting, followed by a testimonial session led by J. Muth. Talks covered Salvation by Mrs. P. A. Becker, Divine Healing by Mrs. H. A. Williams, and Love by Mrs. J. Muth.
The Missionary society of the Methodist church, scheduled for Friday evening, is postponed due to icy sidewalks and streets. Further notice will follow.
Samuel Babcock of Lorain was admitted to the Coburn Bent Home Friday. Roy Koch of West Street is quarantined for scarlet fever. Dr. E V Hug of Lorain visited Amherst Friday. The young son of Mr and Mrs Paul Woblever of Cleveland Avenue is bed confined with scarlet fever. Harry Hall was a supper guest of Cletus Bruce Friday evening.
Lake Avenue records a social week with visits from F H Glosser family of Lorain and Miss Barbara Roberts Elyria, plus a Ventilating Sand Co representative and local callers. North Elyria Grange met Feb 13 at Lake Avenue school with a brief program and a Valentine fundraiser.
Lake Avenue Community Church led by Earl R. Peck invites all visitors to Sunday services on February sixteenth at 10 45 with Sunday School at 9 30. A Women’s Association tureen dinner will be held at Mrs Catherine Collier’s home February 19. Bring a tureen four inch square donations and a Valentine and answer roll call with a verse containing love.
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