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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
2
Dr Claud North Crisman explains the eye sty or Bordeclum, tracing origin to lash follicle infection with redness swelling and pus. Treatments include ice, warm fomentations, iodine or carbolic acid early, but repeated or chronic cases may require specialist care and attention to rubbing factors and refractive errors.
The article explains simple conjunctivitis arising from colds or chronic catarrh with irritation heat and gritty sensation. It recommends irrigation with antiseptic solutions such as warm boric acid water and ar gyrol eye drops, cautioning rest from eye use during granular inflammation and protection outdoors or at work.
The piece explains how conjunctival congestion causes nervous reaction and eye irritation, advising washing the eyes at first symptoms and applying yellow oxide of mercury ointment until lubrication improves. It warns against rubbing, notes more serious conditions require professional care, and invites readers to send questions to Dr Chrisman for his daily column.
SOUTH AMHERST February 20 Miss Elizabeth Katona hosted a Valentine birthday party for her sister Helen. Games and contests were played with refreshments served. Attendees included Helen Sara Florence Roth Olga Gainok Lois Springer Helen Varghese Ida Botos Anna Vasie Bert.
Fragmented OCR text describes a dated, nonsensical passage about a beauty losing weight and youth, mentioning relief from constipation. The garbled lines reference a youthful ideal and impossible promises, with no coherent event or identifiable facts to single out a clear person or organization.
Dorothy Gish rose from silent film beginnings with Lillian to stage stardom on Broadway after a career with Griffith’s Triangle. Once deemed a has-been, she found renewed success in theater following a late English role and summer stock, illustrating a lifecycle of ups and downs.
A compiled list from South Amherst and Lorain area mentions numerous residents including Dary Steele James Skinetz Balog Bogardy Gall Chappe Miller Vargo Hambley Strozeski Gede Kerressi Kolman Teves Kohler Guthman Kohler Katona and others noted as honored guests in a local social or civic notice. The grouping highlights local families from Henrietta Oberlin Elyria and Cleveland areas with no reported event details.
A Tuesday evening gathering of the Congregation al Progressive Sunday School Class at Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Burford featured a brief business session followed by a social hour with games and contests. Prizes went to Mrs. William Gleagon and Mrs. Clinton Kilmer. Hosts served refreshments to nine guests.
A regular meeting of the South Amherst American Legion Post No. 197 will be held in the club rooms Friday evening.
Miss Wilma Baden daughter of Mr and Mrs William Baden of South Amherst and David Szabo son of Mr and Mrs Louis Szabo of Henrietta were married Saturday at 3 PM in Lorain Hungarian Reform church with Rev Daniel Boder officiating. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace jacket and her sister Mass Clarabelle Baden served as maid of honor in pink crepe. Bert Strickler stood as best man. A family dinner followed at the Szabo home in Henrietta where the couple will reside.
In Ottawa Ontario a baby named Ronald Karam aged 11 months woke with a piercing scream. His father awakened and alerted others as coal gas filled the home while all occupants slept. The infant’s cry enabled eleven people to escape unharmed.
A father disciplines a crying toddler after repeated requests for attention. The scene shows the child crying at a closed door and the parent delivering a sharp slap to enforce limits. The piece argues early, brief punishment prevents chronic manipulation and habit formation.
DES MOINES Iowa farmers plan to plant 10 500 000 acres of corn but face the most serious seed shortage in the state's history veteran seed men and farmers say the shortage could affect planting plans and yields across the region.
Mrs Milton Bulls hosted a South Ridge D C club meeting on a Saturday afternoon. President Mrs Elmer Vietzen led a business session planning a clothing demonstration for March 21 with Mrs Ralph Fowl. A social hour followed with Valentine decor and refreshments. Attending members and invited guests included numerous local residents from Elyria Lorain North Ridge Middle Ridge and Cleveland.
Miss Marion Knuittle hosted a Valentine party for the Sunday School Jolly Dozen on Friday. Officers elected were Ruth Schroeder president Helen Pitcock vice president Marion Knuittle secretary Marion Grobe treasurer and Mariam Curtis reporter. Beatrice Burrer joined as a member. Guests included Ruth Moore of Amherst and several members.
The Rev and Mrs R Pierrer hosted dinner Monday with guests the Rev and Mrs M A Hayes of Amherst. Mr and Mrs Clayton Peabody and daughters Ida Belle and Vivian of Oberlin were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Hanlon and family on Sunday.
Mrs Leo Hanson and Mrs Carl Hanson were guests at the Russia Needle Guild Society gathering hosted by Mrs Clayton Peabody, at her sister's Oberlin residence, on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Smyth of Warren were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C E Cook and family.
A vintage ad promotes a one piece shirred dress with a yoke in beige and grey. It lists Style No 2604 for sizes 14 to 18 and bust measurements, requires 33% yards of material, and offers a pattern book and pattern together for 25 cents plus 15 cents for the pattern. Send name and address to Chronicle Telegram Pattern Department, 160 Fifth Ave, New York.
Dean Frederick Roehm of Baldwin-Wallace College spoke at the Parent Teachers Association meeting in Wellington on February 20 addressing how to grow a wholesome personality in children. He urged self direction and independent decision making, citing a student who let his mother pick everything for him until the dean required the student to choose his own curriculum.
A guidance piece on thorough cleansing, skin and hair care, brushing, scalp massage, depilatories, deodorants, and mouthwash. It emphasizes daily bathing, brisk towel drying, weekly rubbing for smooth skin, brushing hair twice daily, scalp massage, and using deodorant and mouthwash for charm and popularity.
Boehm stressed honoring a child’s natural tendencies whether mechanical or academic by providing tools or books. He advocated societal sacrifice and unity, noting crime rises when parents neglect teaching selflessness. Robert Avery of Pittsfield sang with Baldwin Wallace students. Anna Buswell offered a piano solo. The March meeting is set for March 17 at the schoolhouse with a parent program.
Miss Marjorie and Ethel Bowlin, sisters from Kentucky, present a mountain music program at the local Methodist church on Tuesday evening February 25. Both are Baldwin Wallace College students. Marjorie is a junior and Ethel enrolled in January after attending Union 100 College. Proceeds aid settlement work.
Members of Wellington Aerie No 2051 Fraternal Order of Eagles vote tonight on whether the 1936 State Convention should be held with the Grand Aerie meeting in Chicago or held separately in Ohio. State Trustees requested the Aerie’s stance for a statewide referendum.
On Thursday evening February 27 in the study hall Miss Alice Bird and C I Hummel county extension agents will speak at the 4-H Clubs Achievement program. Wellington clubs and advisors include Willing Workers led by Kathryn Witbeck Rainbow Juniors with Joyce Meredith Sunnysiders advised by Mrs C S Church 4 H Hustlers led by Warren Church and Colt club guided by Dr P T Burnside.
Plans to present a village zoning ordinance to the council were delayed due to severe weather. The measure would classify every lot into residential commercial business or industrial districts per a zoning map on file in the clerk’s office. Owners were urged to obtain a copy and comment on provisions. The council also granted Harry Lee a permit to clear the front of his garage at 144 Herrick Avenue East.
At the meeting all March bills were paid. The item notes plans to erect a Shell filling station as a key project.
Mrs W T Haden opened her Herrick avenue home to the American Legion Auxiliary for a business meeting planning a Jinks party slated for Friday night March 13. Cards were played late and refreshments served by the hostess and assistants. Unrelated: Garden club members from here attended the Amherst Garden Club banquet in Amherst Monday evening.
Avon School students attended an assembly in the auditorium where Mr Flanner, who spent two years in the Panama Gana Zone, spoke about the people climate land and jungles of Panama. He described insects and animals and shared experiences. Pupils viewed mounted insects and souvenirs from Panama and Ohio.
Avon defeated arch rival Avon Lake 29 to 22 at the High School gym on Friday February 14 led by captain Clarence Schneider with 18 points. It was Avon’s regular county season finale before the tournament in the upper bracket against Henrietta at Elyria Gym Friday at 7.00 pm.
Avon Seconds held a slim lead most of the game while Avon Lake rallied in the final quarter. Avon Lake fell short of a late 3 point attempt, allowing Avon Seconds to win 15 to 13 in a closely contested matchup.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Heckel returned recently from a six weeks trip to Florida visiting Palm Beach and Miami during their travels.
The group visited St. Petersburg and other southern points of interest, traveling a total distance exceeding 4,800 miles.
Mrs Emma Moore of Detroit underwent an operation at Lakewood Hospital on Saturday and is reported to be doing nicely at this writing.
The regular P T meeting was postponed indefinitely due to weather, with officials announcing no rescheduled date yet as conditions remain unsafe.
The Pleasant Hour Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Lawrence Gates residence Center Road. Prizes went to Mrs. Florence Curtiss and Mrs. Henry Mittendorf after a card session. Lunch followed. The group plans to meet again in two weeks at Mrs. Charles Wagner's home.
The regular weekly prayer meeting and Bible study will be held in the church dining room this evening with Rev. Ralph Neighbor of Elyria in charge.
Mr and Mrs W J Barr and daughter June spent Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs William Barr in Sheffield Lake.
Mr and Mrs Walter Herbert attended the Grotto Circus at the Cleveland Public Auditorium on Wednesday. Avon varsity cagers were dinner guests of their coach Mr Kolopos of Elyria on Wednesday evening and then attended the Class B tournament at Elyria High School.
Omaha police report four calls in one week to subdue escaped steers being trucked to market. Tear gas shells failed to calm the animals and temporarily blinded one steer. An ex-ranch hand was brought in to restrain the animal.
In Springfield Massachusetts John Yenscke a 24 year old prisoner fooled officers by posing as a deaf mute but revealed his deception by asking a prison janitor for water. The incident contrasts his initial display with the later admission of being merely dumb.
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