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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1932
Page
8
United Press reports Chihuahua Mexico offers one day mail order divorces at 50 dollars per decree with mutual consent required for fast dissolutions. No residence needed and consent can be given by proxy. Juarez across the border marketed for celebration of freedom.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Chapman announce the birth of an eight and fourteen pound daughter last week on February Sth both mother and baby are reported doing fine.
Supper will be served and Miss Metta Mitchell of Medina will bring out a beauty specialist who will talk to the girls. Rev. and Mrs. 3B. P. Nuckols spent Friday evening in Lorain.
Lawyers in Juarez and across the border promote a quick divorce with radio ads to Americans. Circulators target Hollywood actors claiming the new law eases marital unhappiness while priests denounce it as harmful to humanity and love.
Huntington Grange No 2043 held its meeting with O H Dirmlam presiding. A lively Juvenile Grange program included readings recitations songs violin and cornet solos and a dialogue. Lunch followed and attendees dispersed. Out of town visitors included Mr and Mrs Palmer of Wellington Mr and Mrs Zigsby and Louis Runak of La Grange. Mr and Mrs Erwin Davidson visited cousin B S Hart in Oberlin last Thursday. Mrs Florence Overholt and Mr and Mrs John Schoene spent a recent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C G Long. F B Thudium and Fred Harris were in Ashland Friday on business.
Miss Helen Bowen hosted about 18 Sunday school pupils at her home last Saturday afternoon. Attendees played games and enjoyed a dainty lunch during a 2 to 4 pm gathering.
At the Emory Knapp home Sunday afternoon was their granddaughter, Little Lita Mitch ell of Penfield.
Sunday callers at the R. A. Cassell home included Mrs. Cassell's sister Mrs. Harry Reynolds, her husband, and daughter Helen of Ellaria. At the W. D. June residence were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Babar of Cleveland. Several Dornier children have been ill and out of school this past week. Little Lawrence Thudium is confined at home with illness and cannot attend school.
Mr. and Mrs. BE. R. Allen with children and grandchildren traveled to Van Wert Ohio last Thursday to celebrate their mother's 90th birthday. Harry Allen Velma Wilson of Wellington and William Koepp’s family from Amherst joined the occasion. The Anns held a social evening at E. R. Allen’s home last Tuesday. Nearby residents attended a dance in Oberlin last Friday night.
The Ladies Benevolent society meets at Mrs. Adam Rising’s home on Feb 25 to honor Mrs. Emma Rising’s birthday. Quilting day at Mrs. O. P. Jenkins. 13 members, two visitors, chicken dinner. Next gathering at Mrs. C. R. Canfield’s on March 2. Local visitors include Fred Barlow Urial Crow Bert Turner Russell Canfield C. M. Turner Court Musser and Howard Stephan at La Grange Biasonic lodge. Funeral services for Harvey L. Rasor held at Congregational church. burial in Litchfield cemetery. Survivors include widow, daughter Mrs. Iva Allan of Ithaca Mich Basil Rasor of Tacoma Wash Court Rasor of Litchfield plus grandchildren. Passion Play attendance by Rev. F. H. Schott party. Mrs Pepper from St Petersburg Fla visits M. D. Surarrer. Shingleton’s dog bites a Fito boy causing flesh tear and medical care.
The column records brief social items from the area. Injuries were treated at Dr Harry Streetts office. Mr and Mrs H E Jenne and Mr and Mrs C D Richard of Medina visited C R Canfield home. Mrs H G Hastings cared for her granddaughter with whooping cough in Spencer. No high school assembly last week or this week. a special Washingtons birthday program was held Monday.
The Aunt Dinah’s Quilting club organized by older community ladies met at Mrs. C A Romp's home last Thursday. Founding members include Mesdames Jenkins Pfeiffer Barth Brvgenson Bart Hastings Treese Eaken Canfield Romp Swanker Leach Case Hising and Kropf. Mrs Romp was elected president, Mrs Swanker secretary, and Mrs Dell Eaken treasurer. They will meet on the third Wednesday each month at Mrs Knopf’s home. Girl Reserves set meeting at the high school on Wednesday evening February 24.
Kansas City leaders of the Southwestern Lumberman's Association at their annual convention voiced confidence that building activity will recover nationwide. They predicted a lumber industry comeback but offered no concrete forecasts.
A Lorain Ohio pet store advertisement lists Boston Terriers Smooth and Wire Haired Terriers Springer Spaniels Flemish Giant Rabbits and dog medicines offered by Carck's Pet and Seed Store in the notice.
A short note describes several youths leaving a rural farm to pursue life at sea or in an urban center. The report notes their departure and hints at potential search efforts or family concern.
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