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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
2
The piece discusses brain health and memory fears inspired by a Dr Louis E Bisch article in a magazine. It notes how memory loss is a common first symptom and compares brain tissue to a photographic plate receiving many impressions, making individual images hard to recognize.
Profiles for Today describes Elmer A. Benson, 40, World War veteran and Minnesota Banking Commissioner, as a leading Farmer-Labor figure running with Hendrik Shipstead. Benson, of Norwegian descent and former small-town banker, supports public ownership of monopolies, unemployment insurance, collective bargaining, and co operatives, backing the Frazier Lemke Farm Mortgage bill to ease farmer debt. He succeeds Senator Schall, appointed by Governor Olson, with the new Senate session opening January 3.
The article discusses how modern life’s rush affects memory and mood, noting the brain bears the backfire from a fatigued body. It links liver congestion, blocked intestines, and toxin buildup to mental strain, stressing the brain as the central processor of bodily signals.
The author discusses how nourishment affects brain function and concentration, noting that worry signals intact thinking. He explains that feeling fuzzy signals a rest or fresh air rather than imminent dementia, and cites Dr. Bisch that fear of losing mind proves one is not losing it.
The guidance states a lady may wear a dressy afternoon dress or a dinner dress for both weekdays and Saturday nights at a leading hotel, avoiding full evening gowns. A man should wear a dark business suit with a white shirt. more formal dressing among friends is optional for special occasions.
New London society note lists holiday visitors including Mr and Mrs H J Tillia and son John from Birmingham Alabama Mr and Mrs R J Milne and family from Akron and Mr and Mrs Z W Allan and Mr and Mrs C R Wisler and daughter all visiting the Fuller residence during the holiday period.
Readers advised to increase weight to normal, consult a doctor if underweight, rest more, and add cod liver oil. Suggested gentle exercise to boost appetite includes walking, dancing, or skating until a few pounds are gained. For chest development, a seated lying press with a weight in each hand is described, raising and lowering with elbows stiff, ten to twenty reps.
A guide urges hair color choices to suit skin tone and eye color, cautioning against bleaching for certain complexions. It recommends improving hair texture and skin condition first, using henna or gentle tints, and opting for slightly darker shades to flatter facial features. It notes brunettes can shine with warm tones and redheads can often be adjusted to a flattering shade.
A mother and father in a domestic scene attempt to regulate Frankie’s curiosity. Despite warnings that eggs are hot, the toddler grabs one and tosses it to the floor, prompting the father to remove the eggs to prevent trouble. The piece shifts to social notices mentioning gatherings and local events.
Cleveland guests include Mr and Mrs Robert White and son from Norwalk and Prof and Mrs Fllis Ott of Buffalo NY. Norman Smiths return to Xenia after holidays in New London and Oberlin. Randolph A Blackman of Louisville Medical College visits his parents. Other locals host relatives from Kent State Oberlin Shelby and Lorain County area during Christmas and holiday season.
The annual Christmas dinner for the H. A. Leech family was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. QO. W. Leech and daughter Patricia. Fifteen covers were set, with relatives and spouses from Lima Ohio Detroit Indianapolis New London Delaware and other locations. A turkey dinner and pastries followed by reminiscences, served at noon, with Mrs. Bert Spaulding assisting as hostess.
Local officials and representatives of the C. BE Ward Company gathered at the Hotel Reigel in Sandusky for a staff Christmas party led by president C. E. Ward. The firm is one of the nation’s largest makers of hand and lodge uniforms and paraphernalia.
The Community Farm Women's Club postpones its regular monthly meeting scheduled for Wednesday January 1st.
Miss Cecelia Hansen spent vacation week with her parents. Mrs. W. F. Bidle travels to Cleveland to care for her sister Miss Viola Ulmer who suffered a stroke and is now at home. Mrs. Omar Mehaffey of Eaton, Ohio, visited relatives for New Year. Mr. and Mrs. Chad Kahle and daughter of Wadsworth joined Mrs. John Knopf Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Moehle and children of Valley City visited Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Round and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spieth were entertained Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Avlard in Medina. Mrs. Gerald McDonald sick with appendicitis Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bradley were guests of her mother Mrs. Wm. Buckingham in Grafton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hines and children hosted guests Mrs. Jane Thompsett and son Max of Medina. Mrs. Wm. Baish and son and Mrs. C. W. Hines attended a pre New Year dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gib Hines in Welling Sunday night. Miss Dorothy Johnson visited Wednesday through Sunday with cousins in the Arthur Mellert home in Medina. Callers at the Wm Spieth home Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spurr and son, Miss Nettie Colbrunn of Cleveland, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hammon and son of Elyria.
A spiritual awakening is sought at the Congregational church with Sunday evening prayer meetings and Bible study from 7 20 to 8 30 led by different leaders. Mrs Flanery leads the first session and Miss Grace Kaylor of Burbank attends.
Vincent O reports Miss Marian Knapp of Olmsted Falls was a weekend guest of Mrs Frankie Beese. The local Methodist church ladies aid society will meet Thursday at 12 30 at Mrs Beeses home for a business and work session. John Cook and family returned from Leipsic Ohio while Mrs Reese and son attended Frank Van Wagnen funeral in Amherst.
Amherst Ohio reports a busy schedule of church and community activities. The January Philathea Bible class meeting is noted as well as a Methodist choir rehearsal at the parsonage. Joint Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters officer installation is planned for Monday at the K of P Hall.
Private funeral services for A. M. Schofield of Schulenburg Texas were conducted at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. Becker in Teuney. The ceremony reflected local customs and honored the deceased with family and neighbors in attendance.
A Christmas Day gathering at a home in Elyria drew seventy eight attendees, down from one hundred eight the prior week at the M E church Sunday School session. Guests included Mrs J J Heckel, Miss Roberta Foster, and Ruth Keller visiting at the Heckel home. Additional social visits featured Mr and Mrs John Carpenter to grandparents in Panfield Junction, Andrew Schuerstein and Witt of Elyria Avenue calling, and the Foster family with Mrs J J Heckel in Elyria. Mrs Chris Ackerman, hospitalized in Lorain, is expected to return home soon.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Ruth of Forest Street entertained at dinner New Year's Day. Covers included Mr and Mrs Henry Kolb Mrs Elizabeth Gibson So Amherst Mr and Mrs George Garthe Mr and Mrs Ruth and daughter Lila. B A Jenne of Cleveland Avenue hosted dinner New Year's Day with Mr and Mrs Joseph Heathcote South Amherst John McGuire Sandusky Mr and Mrs A C Kerner Mr and Mrs Jerome Menz Axter Street for Mr and Mrs A P Roth daughter Betty and Lole. The Menz family also dined with daughters Carol Marian and son Jerry.
C. El Cooper was sworn in as mayor of Amherst on New Year’s Day after being elected at the full election. Three council members were re-elected Dr A F McQueen Thomas Finnegan and Dr W G Schaeffer with new members John Sabiers Alex Cameron and Ed Menz joining. Village clerk Charles Miller and treasurer Ollie Kuss were also re-elected. The board of affairs will include Conrad Zilch A R Tolhurst and Samuel Wrage.
About 26 attended the watch night service at the Foursquare church parsonage on Tuesday evening with music prayer and testimonies led by Rev. Glen Horst. A First Evangelical church watch night included a social hour from 9 30 to 10 30 and then a devotional meeting until midnight.
The Jessamine Lodge, Daughters of Scotland, met in regular session at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday evening. The group discussed routine business briefly before a public dance with Tom and Jerry's Orchestra providing music and Dewey Fackler acting as caller for the old fashioned dances.
Rev. B. H. Ryan, pastor of the local Methodist church, will lead a week of special services starting Monday evening at 7:30 as part of the Week of Prayer observance.
Admitted Mrs Earl Franks Lorain. Birth announcement for Mr and Mrs Mark Franks a baby boy born New Year’s morning.
Dr Elmer Schofield of Schulenberg Texas is staying at his sister Mrs P A Becker’s home following the death of his father A M Schofield Kenneth Burton Rush returns to La Grange after two weeks with grandparents Rev and Mrs B H Ryan A K Jenne and Ellsworth Jackson were in Cleveland on Tuesday Mrs L Roemer and Miss Helen were mentioned in the group
Officers to be installed as the feature of the meeting to be held Thursday evening. A potluck dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Attendance urged and members are asked to bring their own table services. Mrs Forest Bartlett of Rochester Road is the hostess for the event. No program arranged for the evening.
Roenor and Cleveland visitors spent Tuesday evening with local families. Miss Mary Gillon and Woloftel Jeune of Elyria called on Amher relatives. Richard Thutt from Elida was a guest at the F Berger home on Franklin Avenue. Rev and Mrs B H Ryan visited New Year’s Day with Mr and Mrs Rush in La Grange. Mr and Mrs Frederick Berger hosted a Tuesday evening in Cleveland. Joan McGuire of Sandusky visited Mr and Mrs A C Werner. Edith Hulda Margare and Helen Berger were Cleveland visitors Tuesday evening.
Avon Lake officials approved a record requesting Lake Shore Electric Co to install flasher signals at Lear Jayceux Miller and Avondale avenues. The meeting was held Monday evening in Avon Lake.
Mr and Mrs J C Wherber of Center Road marked their fourth wedding anniversary with friends at Mayfair Casino Cleveland on New Year’s Eve.
Mr and Mrs A B Cousins hosted the Score Bridge club Saturday evening at their home. Members played bridge and prizes were won by Mrs Eugene Herman Howard Drake and William Pepanel. Special guests were Mr and Mrs Howard Drake. Refreshments were served. In two weeks Mr and Mrs Eugene Herman will entertain the club.
The newly elected village officers for the next two years were installed Wednesday afternoon at Park Hall. The event marked the start of the term with officials taking oaths and assuming duties.
Miss Georgette McClellan was a weekend guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McClellan, sharing time at their home and family activities.
The Pinochle Club gathered with Mrs. Goldstein in Cleveland on Tuesday for a 1 o'clock luncheon. Afternoon play featured pinochle with winners Mrs. Anton Frus ter, Mrs. Ed Osterland, and Mrs. Josephine Schuster.
The Townsend Club will convene at Village Park Hall on Thursday at 8 p.m. An election of officers will be held and a speaker will address attendees.
Several residents attended a New Year’s party at the Baptist church in Avon. Don Barnes of Clarksfield was a guest of friends in town. Mr and Mrs Wayne Rodgers of Wooster were guests of their parents. Wilbur Verne Buswell and others attended a New Year’s party at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilson Buswell in Cleveland. Mrs B Weidenkopf and children spent the holiday with relatives in Cincinnati. Mrs Ralph Morrison and daughter Eleanor visited relatives in Marion. Mr and Mrs Richardson of Detroit have been visiting Mr and Mrs William Daeschner. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Mrs Walter Schrauf at St Christopher’s church in Lakewood. Mrs Harry Burkhardt is on the sick list.
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