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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

2

Amherst Farm Bureau meets discussing Cooperative Medicine

Amherst groups held meetings Tuesday with Farm Bureau members led by Mead Petty, discussing Cooperative Medicine. Reports from Elyria and Columbus meetings were shared by several women. A sewing club named Sew and So Club was formed, with Valentine events and a lunch. Future meetings planned including March 12 at the Portman home.

Farm Bureau Amherst Herman Portman Henrietta. Mead Petty Howard Hite Columbus Elyria W. ¥. Marshall A. J. Cooper A. J. Clements Paul Portman Elmer Portman Mead Petty Paul Meyers John Miller Henry Leimbach The John Portman Brownhelm Frederick Cook

Discharges Noted for Margaret Bechtel in Birmingham

Discharges include Mrs. Margaret Bechtel of Birmingham as listed in the local memo.

Margaret Bechtel Birmingham

Avon Lake Council Convenes at Park Hall Minutes and Bills

Avon Lake council met at Park Hall Monday evening approving minutes and paying invoices. The Park committee was authorized to seek bids on light fixtures and a contract for 21 new street lights. Bonds and financial reports were filed showing the year 1939 activity, cash balances, and outstanding bonds. Next meeting set for February 26. Many community notices follow including club events, a Founder’s Day program, a style show, bake sale, and a sorority card party with local attendees listed.

Avon Lake Park Hall Park Committee Duff Klingshirn King Parx Hall Eagle Point Heer Printing Co Columbus Council Cleveland Electric Iluminating Co

Avon School Board Meets Av on Feb 13 Minutes Read

Avon, February 13. The Avon Board of Education met Tuesday evening. Minutes were read and approved, bills paid. A Gibbons of Ely spoke on WPA aid for front walks. plumbing changes approved to alleviate sewer pastumes. Board to meet second Tuesday in March. Safety patrol elected new officers: President Elfrieda Hein, VP William Stumpfhauser, Secretary Jeanne Peak, Treasurer Donald Hubbard. Church notes and visiting Florida details follow.

Avon Board of Education A Gibbons Ely WPA Elfrieda Hein Wilham Stumphauser Jeanne Peak Donald Hubbard

Clarksfield LEPFORT ON INSTITUTE MEETING NOTES 1942 OFFICERS

Clarksfield Farmers Institute session drew strong attendance on Tuesday February 6 with a lively program. Attendance prizes went to Elgie Biddle George McDonald Paul Sarafin and several ladies. 1942 officers elected include President Ray Haugsted Vice President Walter Lee Secretary Mildred Langendorfer and committees led by Ada Rider Hay Haugsted Roy Freeman Clay Puder and Guy Livermore. Church Night planned for February 16 at Clarksfield Community Hall features Epworth League Biblical play In His Strength. A birthday surprise party honored Leon Rounds with an oyster supper among relatives and friends. Nearby notes mention Grange, Ladies Aid, visits, falls, hospital and various local happenings.

Roy Freeman Clay Puder Guy Livermore Clarksfield Epworth League

Easter Triumphs Sermons Announced at Grafton Belden Churches

Rev Charles F Mott will lead a Lent series at Grafton and Belden Methodist Churches titled Easter Triumphs with six sermons on Feb 18 to Mar 24 plus a weekly Wednesday service at Grafton. Holy Week services to be announced later. The item also notes a Pedro party with prizes and a list of attendees.

Grafton

Local social notes from Valley City and nearby towns

Mrs Charles Gest and others attended the Annual Farm Women's Camp Craig at Valley City Monday evening. Numerous families including the Pfeiffers, Shriver, Cranes, Wildenhein, Lang, and Holmes gathered for dinners, visits, and birthday celebrations across Elyria, Cleveland area towns, and surrounding communities.

West River Road News Notes

West River Road items record PTA meeting plan for February 14 with a county ensemble program and Founder’s Day sketch. Also notes Mrs Harriet Dean hosting Ladies Aid on February 15 and social hour at Lake Avenue Markley gathering with Miss Aurilla Lyon. Attendance lists and recent visits mentioned.

Local residents noted for illnesses and visits in the area

Erhart FRHART-HH. M. Dowdell has been on the sick list the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Meyer of Ely Tia Visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Meyer Sunday evening. Raymond Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Owen is seriously ill In Lod hospital. Miss Dorothy Fiest is helping out in the home, Byron Spieth sustained a crushed foot about two weeks ago while at work on the American Fork Hoe Co in Ashtabula and is at his home here but expects to be able to resume his work soon. Mrs. Nelson Grass and daughter Carol visited her mother Mrs. Abbie Plarinery at athield Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Beach are parents of a son born at their home in Feb. The baby has been named Robert Lyman. Miss Jeona Mantz of Chatham is helping in the home, Burton Armbruster made a business trip to Fremont Friday. Little Frances Beach is Spending a week with her grandmother Mrs. Gertrude Wood at Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gross of Elyria to Akron Sunday where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brice. Mrs. Rebecca Dobson is visiting her daughter Mrs John Von Pischke in Cleveland this week. Miss Betty Schmidt of Valley City was the Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. Minnie Fiest. Other Visitors in the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs.

Gertrude Wood Spencer Charles Gross Ralph Gross Elyria Io Akron Roy Brice Rebecca Dobson John von Pischke Cleveland Betty Schmidt Valley City Minnie Fiest

Social notes from Valley City and Cleveland area

Norman Derek and baby of Valley City and Ralph Gross of Elyria. John Fries of Cleveland visited his brother Frank Saturday. Miss Helen Strittmatter spent several days with friends in Cleveland and Lakewood the past week. Mrs Tony Strittmatter entertained guests from Columbus, Cleveland and Medina last week. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Regal and children and Mrs. Lollie Gross visited in the J P Martin home at Lorain Thursday. Mrs Gross remained for a week's visit with her sister. Mrs Celeste Kaiser and daughter Jane of Cleveland spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Elizabeth Fries, Mr and Mrs Frank Ullrich and as their Sunday supper guests Mr and Mrs A G Schwarz and daughter Carol and Mrs Carrie Kling all of Cleveland, Mr and Mrs Dan Schulich of Cuyahoga Falls spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Karl Kramer who is still confined to her bed by illness. Mrs Charles Neff of Lakewood visited her daughter Mrs Barney Haury Thursday afternoon. Mrs Mary Ullmer of Medina also spent the evening in the same home. Andy, Willis, and Cal Neff attended the Sportsman show at Cleveland public hall Sunday. Mrs Barney Haury will be hostess to the Nine Stitchers sewing club next Thursday. Kiss J G Haury who has spent the past two months with 11 daughters family af Hinckley visited at her home here Sunday eve ning and Monday.

Norman Derek Baby Valley City Ralph Gross Elyria John Fries Cleveland Frank Helen Strittmatter Lakewood Tony Strittmatter Columbus Medina Dean Regal Lollie Gross J. P. Martin Lorain Elizabeth Fries Frank Ullrich A. G. Schwarz Carol Carrie Kling Dan Schulich Cuyahoga Falls Karl Kramer Charles Neff Barney Haury

Barton Road BRIEFS

Mrs Ruby Lamb visiting her daughter in Tiffin then with another daughter Mrs Raymond Watson. Mrs Frank Chadwick of Wellington back home after a week with sister Mrs G E Stearns. Mr and Mrs Wayne Sibert Arthur Cook and Mr and Mrs Harry Cook of Dover Center attended Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Clarence Elliott Ridgeville. Young married peoples class held monthly Supper and business meeting Saturday. Father-Daughter banquet set at church Thursday evening February 22. Mrs O H Johnson hosts West side Ladies Aid at Lorain Road Wednesday February 31.

Barton Road Ruby Lamb Frank Pape Barton Rd Raymond Watson Frank Chadwick Wellington G. E. Stearns Wayne Sibert Arthur Cook Harry Cook Dover Center Clarence Elliott Case Read Ridgeville O. H. Johnson Ladies Aid Lorain Road

Valentine party and community notices in Spencer parish

The Baptist Sunday School groups held a Valentine party with entertainment and lunch. Obituaries and funeral notices for Mrs. Frank Clifford and Will Woodberry are noted, along with civic events including the Lincoln Day Banquet in Akron. Local visits include Mrs. Alfred Fuller hearing of a sister-in-law’s death and travels to Florida and Cleveland for family matters.

Sunday Visit Highlights From Rittman Area

Local notices recount numerous Sunday calls and visits among Rittman area families. Guests include Roy Brown of Columbus, Hazel Ensign from Glenville Hospital, and Delia cases involving Shick and Wallington households. Nearby towns mentioned are Elyria Medina Ashland Cleveland and Lorain with many relatives visiting or traveling.

West Ridge honors Mrs. J. H. Penfound on 72nd birthday

West Ridge Elyria notes a Friday afternoon birthday celebration for Mrs. J. H. Penfound of Oberlin road at Hotel Graystain Elyria with lunch, surprise guests, cake, and candles marking past present and future. A social afternoon followed by gifts. Sunday oyster supper hosted by her children and grandchildren with decorated cake and favors.

Penfound West Ridge J. H. Penfound Oberlin Road Hazel Daywood Graystaiu Elyria Bertha Hinkson Katherine Unger Lydia Squires Gertrude Waite Ruby Fargo Edna Unger Henrietta Katheerine Unger

Stricklers Host Guests As Hauff Visits Peters Home

Mr and Mrs C C Strickler spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs William Maynard. Miss Rachel Hauff of Elyria was a weekend guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Harrison Peters.

C. C. Strickler William Maynard Rachel Hauff Elyria Harrison Peters

Tonsils Guard Our Health But Can Cause Illness Too

An overview of tonsils as protective lymphatic glands and potential illness risks. It describes how bacteria such as streptococcus and staphylococcus can cause tonsillitis, the progression from sore throat to fever and whitish spots, possible abscesses or quinsy, and risks of rheumatic fever or kidney and heart complications from repeated or severe infections.

Idle Weekend Visits Highlight Kipton Society Circles

Rev Ralph Moose of Fostoria called on Rev and Mrs W F Dissette. Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs W F Betts included Eldon Radcliffe and family from New London, F A Perkins and Miss Jessie Mellor for Mrs Radcliffe birthday. Franklin Daniels and children from Berlin Heights visited the Buckley family. Forest Hinman of Berlin Heights dropped by Brumby residence. Max Calkins and daughter Marilyn of Youngstown spend time with W W Calkins. Mary Hess is assisting at the Bronson home. Marion Geist of Cleveland visited his parents William and Mrs Geist.

Lloyd Buckley Forest Hinman Berlin Heights G. A. Brumby Max Calkins Marilyn Youngstown W. W. Calkins Mary Hess

Valley City Briefs Highlight Local Health and Social Notes

Local items report Mrs. Everett Will ill with tonsillitis at home, sister-in-law Mrs. Elton Hill of North Eaton aiding. Benson Dalomore of Lakewood visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Keller attended the 40th anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Finley of Grafton. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lasch joined Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hadlock of Medina for Lasch’s birthday. Mrs. Fred Baisch hospitalized for observation at Cleveland Clinic in serious condition. Mrs. Tony Manley learns of brother Charles Linsieder’s death in Florida. body to be returned for burial. Get-Together Club hosted by Mrs. Hulda Bayer. high scores by Mrs. Henry Wolf and Mrs. Anna Levet. Young People of St. Paul’s Lutheran hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keller. No school on Washington’s Birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Feuchter attended a Cleveland party. Elsie Feuchter and Coral Dean weekend with Florence Dean in Cleveland. Mrs. John Satler returns from Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hauck entertained guests from Cleveland. Frank Weidner attended Summit County Lincoln Day Banquet at Mayflower Hotel. guest speaker George Raymi and Baldwin of Connecticut. Liverpool vs Seville set for first game of the season.

E. C. Hadlock Medina Lasch Reed McClure Tommy Fred Baisch Cleveland Clinic Tony Manley Charles Linsieder Florida Murray Burgemer Cleveland Elsie Feuchter Coral Dean Florence Dean John Satler Carl Hauck Frank Weidner Summit County Mayflower Hotel George Raymi Baldwin Connecticut Liverpool Seville

Treatment notes and local events from Medina area

The article mixes medical observations on tonsillitis and streptococcal infections with community notices. It discusses iodine treatment, salicylates, and the role of throat cultures, mentions a president's son’s illness, and notes that tonsillitis often reflects streptococcal infection. It also lists a Medina County basketball tournament, a Farm Camp party at Valley City Ice School, local sickness recovery, and garden club activities with a slide show.

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