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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1936

Page

14

Lorain County Chamber Federation backs welfare drive

The County Federation of Chambers of Commerce organized yesterday to promote Lorain County welfare. It will tackle good roads legislation transportation and communication, and farming. Oberlin College President King announced a 30000 gift from Mr and Mrs Lucien C Warner of New York to complete the Warner Gymnasium.

The County Federation of Chambers of Commerce Lorain County Oberlin King Oberlin College Lucien C. Warner New York Warner

Organization of the Elyria Minute Men Formed

Last night the Elyria Minute Men organized with committees to protect property and handle emergencies plus act as special detectives and train business men in firearms. County commissioners and the county engineer in Columbus promised state aid for road improvements on the Oberlin Pittafield road and the Kingsley’s Corners to Belden route.

Elyria Oberlin-Pittafield Kingsley’s Corners Belden Columbus

Committee to Recommend Valuation Changes in Business District

A committee surveying valuations will recommend changes in property assessments in the business district. Broad Street near Washington Avenue is valued at 1200 dollars per front foot, while Broad Street from Middle Avenue to the Sharp Block is set at 975 dollars per front foot.

Broad Street Washington Avenue Middle Avenue

Elyria and Lorain rail car service ends after judge departs

The Cleveland Southwestern Railway service between Elyria and Lorain was discontinued after February 28 when the federal judge who could authorize continuation left for Florida. Ridgeville Township forms its first volunteer fire department with 23 men. Lews Hadaway chosen chief and Clarence Oster as secretary.

Elyria City Elyria Lorain Cleveland Southwestern Railway Florida Ridgeville Township Lews Hadaway Clarence Oster

Lindsay Calif City Seeks No Federal Aid for Civic Center

Lindsay California residents front a nationwide stance with 700 leading citizens petitioning the city council to reject federal money for a 362000 civic center project. The piece extols health guidance stressing moderation, regular exercise, open-air living, serenity and charity to all.

Lindsay Cal

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Do You Value Youth

An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bile cleanser and laxative alternative to calomel. It claims the tablets remove toxins, improve digestion, and restore vigor, urging readers to buy 15c 30c or 60c options.

Dr. Edwards

Amherst Delivery Service Ad by Central Book Store

advertisement notes delivery service offered by Central Book Store Amherst and lists contact phone 6524 at Church Street. includes author credit Mrs B A Jenne and delivery details.

Amherst B. A. Jenne Call— Central Book Store

Community gatherings fill Amherst schedule tonight

Hickory Tree Grange meets at Grange Hall Milan avenue with OldsGlory Grange La Grange sharing a program and the traveling Bible to Wellington Grange. Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland convene at Odd Fellow Hall. Elmer Johnson Post American Legion auxiliary meets with initiation. Holy Name society hosts a pre Lent card social dance at St Josephs school hall. Concordia Club of St Paul Lutheran church to meet in church parlors.

Amherst Hickory Tree Grange Grange Milan Avenue OldsGlory Grange la Grange Wellington Grange Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland Odd Fellow Elmer Johnson Post American Legion Holy Name Society of St. Joseph's Church Concordia Club St. Paul Lutheran Church

Hostess to Circle One at St Ann’s Society Event

Mrs J Sposota of Park Avenue hosted Circle One of St Ann’s Society at St Joseph’s Church last night with members present and a social gathering following the meeting.

Mra. J. Sposota Park Avenue St. Ann's Society of St

Circle Two of St. Ann's Society Meeting Summary

Circle Two of St Ann s Society met at Mrs Mary Brucker s Lincoln Street home. A short business session preceded several games of 500 with awards to Mrs Carl Bodman and Mrs C G Aschenbach. Refreshments were served. In two weeks the group will meet with Mrs Arthur Penders on West Street.

Circle Two St. Ann’s Society Mary Brucker Lincoln Street Carl Bodman C. G. Aschenbach Arthur Penders West Street

St Peter's Sunday School group meets in Amherst

The February meeting of the teachers and officers of St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Sunday School was held at Mr and Mrs C C Kern Beaver court with Miss Helen Hollingsworth as assistant hostess. Rev Schmidt led prayer and Russel Bahner read What I Expect of My Teachers followed by group discussion.

Amherst, O St. Peter’s Edith Florence Ehrman C. E. Schmidt Walter Miller Philip Jaeger L. Roemer Hulda Berger Helen Roemer Kathryn Schriner Gladys Hopkins Frances Sabers Olive Miller Helen Hollingsworth C. C. Kern Russel Bohner Oberlin

Circle Three hosts St. Ann's Society gathering

Mrs. John Michael hosted Circle Three of St. Ann's Society at Park Avenue last night. Mrs. Olivia Weigand led the business meeting. Prizes totaling 600 were won by Mrs. Edward VanNe, Mrs. Peter Neien, and special prize by Mrs. W. J. Bodman. Luphéon was served as Mrs. J. J. Smythe plans a Woodhill Drive reception in two weeks.

John Michael Park Avenue Circle Three St. Ann’s Society Olivia Weigand Edward VanNe Peter Neien W. J. Bodman Luphéon J. J. Smythe Woodhill Drive

Ladies Society Meeting at Congregational Church Parlors

The Ladies Society of the Congregational church will meet in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Good and Mrs. Vincent Nalley as hostesses.

Ladies’ Society of the Congregational Church Charles Good Vincent Nalley

Bible Study Session Hosted by Fishermen's Club in Elyria

The Bible Study class sponsored by the Fishermen's Club of the First Baptist church, Elyria, will meet at the home of Mrs. Walter Bechtel on Tenney Avenue this evening.

Fishermen’s Club of the First Baptist Church Elyria Walter Bechtel Tenney Avenue

Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Standen’s Home

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church will be entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs Harry Standen at her home on Cleveland avenue.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church Mra Harry Standen Cleveland Avenue

Mrs. Lahiff Returns From Visit With McMullins

Mrs. EB Lahiff has returned from a several days visit with Mr and Mrs John McMullin in Cleveland.

EB. W. Lahiff John McMullin Cleveland

Married 50 Years Celebration in Wellington

Wellington Feb 25 Mr and Mrs W B Sybrandt 213 Prospect St celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary today. They moved from Waterford Pa about 15 years ago and are parents of four boys and three girls plus six others in the Norwalk District.

Wellington W. B. Sybrandt Prospect Street Sybrandt Waterford

Mrs Recard Hosts Sunday Dinner For Husband Birthday

Mrs Paul Recard entertained at Sunday dinner in honor of her husband's birthday. Among those present were Dr C W Recard Mrs Holbrook and daughter Anita of Wellington and Mr and Mrs Ray Cochran Mr Vernon.

Paul Recard C. W. Recard Holbrook Anita Wellington Ray Cochran Vernon

Death of Mrs Bodley Reported in Lincoln Home

Mrs James C Turner learned of her aged mother Mrs Sarah Bodley about 92 passing at her Lincoln Nebraska home. She was buried Sunday but the funeral was missed by Mrs Turner due to bad weather.

James C. Turner Sarah Bodley Lincoln Neb Turner

Fishing Club to Sponsor Evening of Canadian Fishing

On Thursday evening the 19396 Fishing club of Wellington will sponsor an entertainment program in Herrick Auditorium. V B Gray, rod and gun editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, will present a motion picture on Canadian fishing. All sports enthusiasts are urged to attend.

19396 Fishing Club of Wellington Herrick Auditorium Gray Cleveland Plain Dealer

Campaign aims to boost church attendance at Methodist church

A local Methodist Episcopal church plans a major Go to Church campaign. Organizers are formulating strategies to increase Sunday attendance and community involvement.

Methodist Episcopal Church

Entre Nous Club Social At Mrs Lee Home

Mrs Harry Lee hosted the Entre Nous club Friday evening with a dessert at 7 30. Contract Bridge was played and prizes went to Mrs William Bennett and Mrs Clair Hill for high scores. Guests included Mrs Clark P Digging and Mrs William Murray of Rochester. The next gathering will be at Miss Kathryn Murray home in two weeks.

Harry Lee William Bennett Clair Hill Clark P. Digging William Murray Rochester Kathryn Murray

Methodist Minister Speaks On Moral Color Blindness

The Rev Lonzo 8. Green, pastor of the M. E church, spoke on Moral Color Blindness during the morning service. The choir sang Rest In Thee by Charles P. Scott. Mrs. Clark P. Diggins of Rochester sang My Task by Ashford.

Lonzo 8. Green M. E Church Charles P. Scott Clark P. Diggins Rochester Ashford

Community church events and social notes in Wellington area

Sunday school groups visit the Hayes home northwest of Wellington and the M E church hosts a World Day of Prayer service at the parsonage. Various club meetings and social events are planned at local churches including townsend club, Womebuilders party, box social, and Laymen’s dinner. Local residents share weekend visits and travel notices with several gatherings mentioned and a minor chimney fire report near Wellington.

M. E. Church Harold Hayes Wellington Missionary Societies M E. Church Womebuilders Townsend Club Grange Hall J. W. Shepard Cleveland

Avon Lake Social Justice Union Forms In City

Avon Lake Feb 25 The fist meeting of the National Union for Social Justice was held Feb 15 at the Harry Burkhardt home for organizing and officers. William Schable was elected president Fred Dobbeck vice president Lu lu Knipper secretary and Harry Burkhardt Jr treasurer. Local unit already has more than one hundred members and monthly meetings are set in the Village Hall with the next meeting scheduled Friday at 8 p m.

Avon Lake Fiet National Union For Social Justice Harry Burkhardt William Schable Fred Dobbeck Lulu Knipper Harry Burkhardt, Jr

Avon Lake Legion Meets at Chateau on Walker Road

Dwight Easty presided over Avon Lake Post 211 and Auxiliary open meeting at the Chateau on Walker Road. Capt. Gracie of Cleveland spoke, now Resident Chaplain at Euclid, Co. C Camp. The Americanization committee prepared the program. High School Girls Ensemble sang Roses of Picardy. Auxiliary presented an American Flag to Avon Lake Library, presented by Mrs Wayne Black and accepted by John Anderson of the Library Board.

Dwight Easty Avon Lake American Legion Walker Road Capt Gracie Cleveland the Legion Euclid, O Co. C. C. Camp Picardy Wayne Black John Anderson Library Board

Afternoon Contract Bridge Party Honors Mrs Tomer

Mrs James Tomer was a special guest at the Afternoon Contract Bridge Party hosted by Mrs Ralph Morrison. Prizes went to Mrs Burt Weidenkopf and Mrs Morrison. Lunch was served. In two weeks they will meet with Mrs Weidenkopf.

James Tomer Ralph Morrison Burt Weidenkopf Morrison Weidenkopf

Score Bridge Club Hosts A Weekend Soiree

Mr and Mrs Otto Katterhenry entertained the Score Bridge club and guest Mrs A J Hain at their home Saturday evening. Trophies were won by Mrs Katterhenry Mrs Morris Bloomfield James Tomer and William Schable. Refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Ralph Morrison invited the club to meet at their home in two weeks.

Otto Katterhenry Score Bridge Club A. J. Hain Katterhenry Morris Bloomfield James Tomer William Schable Ralph Morrison

Fortnightly Club Meets in Bay Village Saturday Evening

The Fortnightly Club gathered with Mr and Mrs Martin Corlett in Bay Village Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Hinz. Bridge was played with prizes won by Mrs Howard Drake, Mr Curtis Duff, Martin Corlett and Arthur Hinz. Refreshments were served and a place for next meeting was not arranged.

Martin Corlett Bay Village Arthur Hinz Howard Drake Curtis Duff

Avon Lake Parent Education Talk Draws Guest Roy Schumaker

Roy Schumaker of Ohio State University visited with his parents Mr and Mrs William Schumaker over the weekend. Mother Study Group meets Wednesday at 3 PM in Room I Avon Lake School with a program arranged by Mrs H C Locke and Mrs George Biltz. Speaker Mrs William Lentz will discuss Parent Education.

Roy Schumaker Ohio State University William Schumaker Avon Lake School H. C. Locke George Biltz William Lentz

Avona Lake Triumph Over Amherst In County Basketball

Avona Lake High School upset pre-tourney favorite Amherst with a 36 to 26 victory at the county tournament in Selyria. The article also notes numerous social visits and travels among local residents, including trips to Cleveland and Florida, and weekend gatherings across Elyria, Penfield, Clarksfield, and Rocky River.

Avona Lake High School Amherst Selyria

Local Social Notes Highlight Sunday Visits and Meetings

A. J. Hain and daughters spent Sunday in Sun day with family. Mr. and Mrs. William Schumaker hosted Susan Schumaker in East Cleveland. R. N. McCloskey and Dwight Easty welcomed guests. Louise and Betty Degerman from Cleveland visited Mary K. Taylor. The Dames of Malta Sisterhood meet tonight at the Chateau. Dr. E. R. Bailey and Mrs. Bailey of Lakewood dined with Mr. and Mrs. James Tomer Friday. Dolores Schneider and LeRoy Walker visited at the Schneider home.

Paul Knapp Elyria Bert Knapp Ordale Oney Cleveland Carl Oney Ellis Cole Orrin Cole Ashland Mae Callely Lorain Arthur Kepler Marjorie and LaVon Jean Louise Arnold A. J. Hain William Schumaker Susan Schumaker East Cleveland R. N. McCloskey Dwight Easty Louise Betty Degerman Mary K. Taylor Dames of Malta Sisterhood Chateau E. R. Bailey Lakewood James Tomer Dolores Schneider LeRoy Walker Joe Schneider

South Amherst Hungarian Lodge marks 25th anniversary

The South Amherst Hungarian Lodge celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary at the Hungarian Hall with a course dinner and a dance. Many out of town visitors attended the event on Sunday.

Southamherst. O South Amherst

Fire drill held at station with regular firefighters

Last night regular firemen gathered at the station for a practice drill. The exercise focused on standard procedures and readiness in case of emergencies.

Congregational Ladies Dime Society Meets for Quilting

The Congregational Ladies Dime Society will meet at Mrs. Arthur Engle's home on Wednesday afternoon to quilt various afternoon projects and socialize in a community gathering.

The Congregational Ladies Dime Society Arthur Engle

Women circle event at Nativity Parish church parlors

The Woman's Circle of the Nativity Parish will meet in the church parlors Thursday afternoon. Hostesses are Mrs. John Browoski Jr. and Mrs. Carmen Discenzo.

the Nativity Parish John Browoski Jr Carmen Discenzo

Ladies Dime Society Entertained by Heathcote and Brocksicker

Mrs Joseph Heathcote and Mrs Belle Brocksicker will entertain the Ladies Dime Society in the Methodist church parlors Thursday afternoon.

Joseph Heathcote Belle Brocksicker Ladies Dime Society Methodist Church

Surprise Birthday Party At Swiss Hall Honors Panksts

More than 200 guests attended a joint surprise birthday party Saturday evening at Swiss Hall with Mrs John Pankst and Joseph Pankst as guests of honor. Dancing followed by refreshments.

Swiss Hall John Pankst Joseph Pankst

Local friends from multiple Ohio communities attend event

Included friends from Cleveland, Lorain, Elyria, Grafton, Oberlin, Henrietta, Amherst and South Amherst gathered for the community gathering, highlighting regional ties.

Cleveland, Lorain Elyria Grafton Oberlin Henrietta Amherst South Amherst

Knights and Ladies of Security meeting at Mrs Ella Harper home

The Knights and Ladies of Security will hold a business meeting at the home of Mrs. Ella Harper on Wednesday afternoon.

Knights and Ladies of Security Ella Harper

Dance sponsored by Volunteer Firemen at Swiss Hall Saturday

The Volunteer Firemen sponsor a public dance in Swiss Hall this Saturday evening. The Study Hour Club will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. Isaac Slack’s home for the Study Hour Club event.

Isaac Slack

Life spans six reigns for Winnipeg centenarian George Shaw

George Shaw of Winnipeg aged 107 has lived in the reigns of six British monarchs. Born a year before the death of King George IV, he represents a remarkable longevity in imperial lineage with memories spanning multiple eras.

Winnipeg Man George Shaw George IV

Great Paul bell in St Paul’s weighs nearly 17 tons

The massive bell housed in St Paul’s Cathedral London known as Great Paul weighs about 17 tons and is famous for its size and historic status in the church’s bell ringing tradition.

St. Paul’s Cathedral London

Fiers Agrettinns BUDAEST Reported Near Courtyard

Fragmentary OCR note describes a scene west of a courtyard with visible figures and manufacturing staff nearby. The text mentions a group and a location but lacks clear verbs or outcomes.

Fiers Agrertinns Budaest —4 Steff of & Manufacturing Haa Pamsareip, Ay

Penicuik Earldom: A Brief Sketch of a Scottish Town

Penicuik in Midlothian Scotland is a small town with a population around 3760. The article notes its status as an earldom connected settlement and highlights local features and context within the region.

Penicuik Scotland Ear Burgh Sone

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