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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1936
Page
4
Ohio brief notes from Port Clinton Fremont Toledo Ryucher Ohio Marysville and Kenton with quick items on aging twins in Ohio fire station disguise a deputy missing a job gambling drive at police chief Stoffer beauty shop inmates reform school water pipes freezing and a cold weather water precaution in Kenton.
Pittsfield Ohio February 26 The Friday evening supper drew more than 109 attendees. Prosecutor Howard Butler from Elyria spoke on The Prevention of Crime. The Lorain County Orchestra performed several musical selections.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Shellay and Mrs. Joe Toth and son Joe Jr of Lorain spent the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Toth. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edmunds of Oberlin visited their aunts, Mrs. Metta Peard and Miss Nell Me Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Will Pfaff of Elyria visited the Frank Clark family.
Mr and Mrs Homer Dayton and Clyde Dayton with a friend from Budton visited the Dayton family in Budton. Mr and Mrs Albert Hostettler and daughter June and Miss Lucille Kreig visited Mrs Hostettler s sister and husband Mr and Mrs Natt Ladd in Kipton.
The Rev. Rothlesberger spent a day recently in Cleveland on business. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dunjton spent Friday in Cleveland on business. Rolland Widdowson spent Monday in Cleveland. Mrs. A M Sherburne accompanied her daughter Mrs. Walter West of Wellington to Elyria Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby Harris and son William spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carter Preslam and daughter Lorraine at their home in Lakewood. Mrs. LeRoy Lounsbrough and daughter Betty Maye were Saturday dinner guests of their parents in Camden. Mr. and Mrs. F Earl Davidson of Brighton visited the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. A G Mills on Sunday afternoon. Miss Fannie West, of Cleveland, spent from Friday evening until Sunday evening with her mother, Mrs. Grace West, and sister, Miss Nettie West. Miss Ruth West accompanied her aunt to Cleveland where she will remain briefly.
Mrs A M Sherburne marked her eighty third birthday with a family dinner at the home of her daughter Mrs Walter West in Wellington. Ten guests joined the celebration including Mr and Mrs H Clarence Stevens and Rolland West. The party featured flowers and a pinochle game after the meal.
A small fire started Sunday morning in a defective fireplace at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hines. The blaze caused little damage and was promptly contained.
The Rev. Rothlesberger visited his wife and son at the home of her parents in Alliance on Wednesday.
The Luittsfield Farmer's Union held a Tuesday evening gathering at East Oberlin Community Church ending weeks of rat and sparrow control. A program followed the oyster supper chaired by Mrs. Metta Peard. Senator Wolfe of Mansfield, slated to speak, was ill. Attorney Metcalf of Oberlin read.
Senator Wolfe spoke on banking issues with I I Porter of Oberlin explaining the US system against foreign models. Rep. Ashbolt discussed pending milk legislation while Joe Davis and Herbert Whitney led rat and sparrow hunt teams scoring over 500 points. Attendees included multiple families from Oberlin Camden and local residents. Fred Brandt made his first public appearance since a recent accident.
The Ladies Society of the community Church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. O. J. Whitney’s home with twelve in attendance. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Mary Lounsbrough’s on North Park street in Oberlin. It will be an all day event with a covered dish dinner at noon.
Attendees from Pittsfield at the public sale of Earl Hewitt east of Wellington on Friday included Edward McConnell George McConnell Willoughby Harris Joseph Davis Thomas Ward H Clarence Stevens and LaRoy Lounsbrough. The last two were joined by A W Davidson M H Davidson and Hugh Whitney of Camden.
Mrs Stevens and Mrs Lounsbrough were seen shopping in Lorain on Friday with no further details provided about the activity or occasion.
John Stosha has been on the sick list the past week.
Miss Adeline Becker and a group from School District No. 7 visited Elyria on a Thursday afternoon to see the Shakespearean film Midsummer Night's Dream. Attendees included Virginia Davidson Jane Mowatt Betts Maye Lounsbrouch Gertrude Jordan Jake Luikart and Lawrence Schubert with Mrs Latteman of Henrietta accompanying.
Raymond Brassee, who underwent an operation at Elysia Memorial Hospital over a week ago, is convalescing satisfactorily. The report notes steady improvement and continued recovery at home.
Mrs. Baecik of Litchfield county near Crow Corner died Friday after five years of illness. She and her husband moved from Cleveland due to health. Survived by husband and four children. youngest attends local school. Funeral services held Monday morning in Cleveland.
In Saturday action Seville beat the local high school 19 to 3 in the county tournament. The game showcased Seville's defense and efficient scoring as the hosts fell behind early and could not close the gap.
A list of visitors from Cleveland Grafton and Ellsworth Swanker and Rarmo and Bradley from Cleveland called at Clyde Bradley home. Medina residents Glenn Hooves drove Mrs Knopf to Valles City to visit Irvin Moehle family. A town hall dance is planned for Saturday night with Newberrys orchestra providing music and proceeds benefiting the school Friday night.
Mr and Mrs C G Brandt Vir Mrs Roy Brassee Mrs Ella West and daughter Fiorine visit Mr Brassee and are pleased with his rapid recovery. Also present are Mr and Mrs Fd McConnell and family expressing relief at his improving health.
Lorain County Treasurer Wright issues notice of tax rates for 1934 to be applied to property values. General funds total 229 mills, with 180 for General County and 49 for Bond Retirement. Local rates vary by township and village, including Avon, Avon Lake, Amherst, and other districts, with library and special assessments noted. Special election scheduled for February and March 1936 in the townships and attached territory.
Medina residents attend varied events with Miss Bess Tebbits giving a travel lecture to the Young People's club. Cleveland visitors call on local residents. Sunday dinners and suppers mark social gatherings. Church groups plan a Congregational Men’s meeting in Wellington. Trips to Cleveland and Medina noted along with illness updates.
The W C T V will hold their regular meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs H H Drues endahl of West Ridge. Mr and Mrs George Knittle hosted a Sunday evening luncheon for guests including Mr and Mrs Oliver Kothe, Mrs Katherine Shalhe, Naomi Rach of Middle Ridge and Mr and Mrs Adam Grobe of Lorain.
Mrs. Margaret Baus and Mrs. Newton Bans hosted Friday afternoon for the Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies of South Ridge church. Devotions led by Mrs. Clarence Cook, president of the missionary society. Plans discussed for a Father-Son banquet. Mrs. John Delfield reviewed Women Under the Southern Cross. Mrs. R. G. Pferrer spoke on Red Bird Mission. Readings by Mrs. Milton Eppley. Refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. Barbara Egeltruth and Mrs. Lewis Spiegelberg.
Mrs. Emil Schroeder entertained the Needle Guild at the regular Wednesday meeting. Members spent the afternoon sewing a quilt for a family in need while president Mrs. Albert Haist directed the business portion of the session.
A meeting was planned for March 4 at the home of Mrs. C Lapp in Elyria. A tureen supper was served with covers set for Mrs Shaw, Mrs Clifton Simms and daughter Pauline Long, Mrs Milton Balls, Mrs Arthur Hiscox and Mrs iataymond Hiscox, Mrs Chas Dare, Mrs Arthur Ernst, Mrs Sarah Thompson, Mrs Albert Haist, Mrs Carl Dramm, Mrs Edith Dehn, Mrs Conrad Ernst, and Mrs Albert Schroeder.
The Rev and Mrs R G Pfer rer attended a ministerial meeting at the Evangelical church in Flat Rock on Tuesday. Miss Mary Bechtel of Elyria called on relatives here recently. Mary Bechtel called on Mr and Mrs Ralph Heckock of Penfield Junction and Mr and Mrs FE A White of Vincent visited Mrs Sarah Thompson Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Harlow Rounds celebrated the birthdays of Jean Rounds Leon Rounds and Kenneth Kennell with a Sunday family party in Clarksfield Ohio. Attending were Clarence Rounds and daughter Benny Lou Veda Kennell and Ada Rounds plus other relatives.
Mrs A Luce entertained the Butler Road Club Thursday and Mrs C Post will host in four weeks. Several residents visited relatives in Ashland Cleveland Wakeman and Oberlin, including Mr and Mrs Burt guests of Mrs Howard Burt, and Mr and Mrs Jacek Vans from Cleveland. Nora Daugherty died at Maple Street home. Lee Haskins is seriously ill with asthma. new London and Fremont visits noted. British Columbia leads lumber exports on the continent.
The February meeting of South Amherst American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 197 convened in the Club Rooms Monday evening with fourteen members present. Reports were favorable. after adjournment a social time and a Cootie game occurred, won by Mrs. Sylvia Mathas. Hostesses Mrs. Tommy Capason and Mrs. Alfonzo Barcell served refreshments.
The Study Hour Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs Isaac Slack Thursday evening.
The regular firemen will convene at the fire station Thursday at 5 30 for a fire drill and then hold the regular meeting immediately after. The meeting is moved from Friday evening due to other activities.
The village council convened at the town hall Monday evening and conducted only routine business.
Thirley Temple is appointed National Honorary Junior Chairman of Be Kind to Animal Week running April 19 through 25. The designation highlights youth involvement in animal welfare and public awareness campaigns during the observance.
Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Gelman returned yesterday from a visit with relatives in New York.
Mr and Mrs George Jenkins attended the annual Elyria Masonic Chorus concert at the Masonic Temple in Elyria last night.
A group of friends gathered at Mrs Emma Wilford's home Monday evening to celebrate her birthday. A tureen dinner was served at six with the remainder spent playing cards.
The Sewing Circle of St Marys Church held an all day sewing meeting at the church hall. Lunch was served at noon. The afternoon was spent on quitting.
The passage argues that Ethiopian Christianity grew from Sabaean sun worship, citing monoliths and altars, four doorway oriented circular churches, sacred groves, and priestly dances as remnants of Baal cult features seen in nightly services ending at sunrise.
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