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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
10
Gold from everyday items rises as currencies fall and gold prices surge. In Britain the value of precious metals has jumped about 44 percent, driving dealers to flood the market with tarnished jewelry and inherited objects.
Gerold Franks county supervisor of music will speak at the February Parent Teachers meeting in the school auditorium. He will share details of his European trip and show moving pictures including the counts orchestra and the giee clube. The event occurs Wednesday evening February 17 and local residents John Bauman Jr Neen Miss Mars Ladrack and Mr and Mrs D A Bennett recently returned from Edinburg Texas.
Advertisement for MELLO GLO face powder claims a French process makes you look younger by diminishing tiny lines wrinkles and large pores. It notes the product stays on longer and blends with every complexion with one shade marketed by Crandall's Drug Store and W. Phillips Drug Store.
Large list of Sunday and weekend visits among Coates, Currier, Zurcher, Born, Decher and many other families in Norwalk Elyria Oberlin Lorain and Wellington areas. Residents travel to Cleveland Penfield Wellington Wakeman and Barberton for gatherings with relatives and friends as notes of community life.
The February Belden P T A meeting opened with a song led by Mrs A L Wise. Secretary duties were covered by Kaline Sooy in Mrs James Aldrichs absence. A program followed with Benny Smith Regina Kubuski and Mrs Martin Beriswill delivering music. Attendance was light but the audience enjoyed the performances. A March 9 program is planned with playlets and music.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss method for women. It urges taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning, cutting pastry fats and sugars, and promises energy, clearer skin, sparkling eyes, and a younger feel in four weeks. The ad guarantees a money back offer if health does not improve and lists C. W. Phillips as a supplier.
Mrs Irma Wise and Mrs Agnes Wise hosted an Afternoon Bridge Club gathering with prizes for Mrs Ed Harder and Mrs A L Wise. Several visits, dinners, and church outings followed among the Wise family and neighbors including trips to Elyria Canton Medina and Cleveland. The Belden girls lost to Henrietta, Valentine day activities at school, and numerous calls and visits marked a busy period.
Erma Crile and Ralph Krage spent Sunday in Elyria at Albert Krage’s home visiting Reuben Krage, twin brother of Albert, who is home from Fort Harrison Indiana on fur lough. Reuben could take only six of his fifteen day furlough due to Far East tensions.
About 30 people gathered Saturday night at the Lee Welch home for a social evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Asby Neel, Mrs. Beatrice Ewell, three children, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Diedrick and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Diedrick, Johnson Crile and family, Hart Leininger, Sam Long, and others.
Jack Benscooter and Ralph Krage of here join Mr and Mrs Marivo Neel and their children of Spencer in a brief social notice reading like a small community update.
Lester Ewell of Sulivan spent over Sunday with his mother and grandparents Mr and Mrs Asby Neel. Arthur Zacharin of South Lorain visited Saturday night with his parents Mr and Mrs F B Thudium. Steve Leggins of Cleveland spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs F B Thudium and with Mrs Steve Leggins and husband.
Mr and Mrs Nile Thudium and their children Laurence B and Betty Jean visited Sunday dinner with Elwyn Thudium and family at their home.
D. S. Robertson and his Lorain wife joined O. W. Roberson for Sunday dinner. Fred Lorence and daughter Pauline of Wellington spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lorence.
Mr and Mrs O H Dirlam announce the death of their brother E B Dirlam at Oberlin Hospital on Monday. The family lived here before moving to Oberlin to reside with their daughter Mrs Jay Holland matron of the Children's Home.
Mr Geo Rooss Sr and Mr and Mrs Geo Rooss Jr with daughters of Cleveland were Sunday afternoon callers and supper guests at the Conrad W Nazgale home.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Kolbe and Kenneth Kolbe of Lagrange were Sunday dinner guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kolbe. Mr. and Mrs. H. AD. Bowen and daughter Helen were Sunday dinner guests at the John Naegele. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Handley called on the latter's brother, Harry Gregg and family in Sullivan.
Wellington notes final plans for a Washington Birthday social by the American Legion Auxiliary inviting Morgan-Dirlam Post No. 8 members as guests. Mrs. Burnham leads the program, Mrs. Reep and Mrs. Bishbaugh oversee tables and cards, and Mrs. Wise handles refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Grissinger and son John leave this month for Ashland. A farewell dinner bridge was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Sutliff with a February Valentine color scheme. Four bridge tables were played. high scores went to Mr. and Mrs. BE Hewes. Guests included the Swangers Page Powells Perkins and Henes and the Grissingers.
Mr and Mrs Robert Foster attended the funeral of B G Foster in Seville held Tuesday. Foster lived to 100 years and was quoted by columnists including Walter Winchell. Death followed a fall down cellar stairs at the Foster home.
Mr and Mrs Carl Crape move to the country Sim Whiteside listed as sick Roy Bennett from Cleveland visited the village Mrs Sarah Greetham wins attendance prize at W R C meeting Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Ben Booth move onto the Owen Gott farm on Tuesday
Mrs Edith Kernain is described as HL in a social note. Mrs Sol Ray hosted this afternoon at her home for a W R o Tey event.
Members of the local Maccabees have accepted an invitation to attend an open Lorain meeting on Monday evening. The gathering is open to Maccabees their families and friends with a large Wellington delegation reporting plans to attend.
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