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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1937
Page
11
A discussion of medical immunization explains how small doses of toxins or pathogens can train the immune system. It notes diphtheria research in animals leading to immunity and serum therapy for cures and prevention, then mentions observations of controlled reactions to snake venom in humans.
The article explains serum from venom may immunize against snake bites and aid patients if used early, but each snake species requires a separate antidote. It discusses cobra venom potentially calming severe pain using rat-unit dosages, and notes rattlesnake and moccasin venom can break blood vessel walls, causing internal or external bleeding in susceptible patients.
The article describes mocca sin venom and dabola venom as agents that promote blood clotting and strengthen vessel walls. Experiments by Drs. R. G. MacFarlane and B. Burnett show that highly diluted dabola venom can halt bleeding in hemophilia patients. The method is experimental but projected for wider use to solve chronic bleeding problems.
West Ridge families hosted and entertained relatives and friends for Christmas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Water Holstein and children, George and Martha of Amherst, Mrs. Henry Schmitgens and son, and others from Oberlin, Elyria, Willoughby, Chicago, Princeton Indiana, and Lorain. Captain Harry Howk stayed over the weekend. multiple households exchanged dinners and greetings.
The writer recalls three visits to Cuba with mixed impressions of life under Batista. They describe Batista as the real power, leading an army, keeping control by feeding and arming soldiers, while the regime remains anchored to his rule. The piece notes Batista’s rise from humble origins to a fortified, loyal power base.
Oberlin Road hosts Mr and Mrs Elmer Mertz and many relatives for Christmas dinner. Guests include Miss Jean Wagner with Esther Baldwin from Cortland. Numerous transfers and dinners mark holiday visiting among Medina Elyria Oberlin and La Grange residents as community members exchange greetings and share meals.
A Holiday season foot care guide recommends a biweekly pampering routine featuring a warm olive oil massage, cuticle work, pumice treatment, and nail shaping. It stresses thorough drying, ventilation, powder use, proper shoe fit, and chiropodist visits to prevent foot trouble.
Miss Irene Stoll was entertained at dinner over Christmas by Mr and Mrs Harry Block of Lorain. Miss Jane Waters of McKeesport Pennsylvania arrived Saturday to spend her vacation with family.
Arthur Squires and Mrs Phebe Hines of Nova Ohio visited Mr and Mrs J H Penfound Wednesday. MR and Mrs H M Tapper visited Medina friends Sunday. Robert Penfound returned from Cincinnati to spend vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Merle Penfound. Mr and Mrs Edwin Schmittkens of Columbus called on Mr and Mrs Charles Schaible Thursday. Ardith Caywood joined J H Penfound and son Harlan and Mrs J H Penfound Friday. Ardith Caywood also visited Mr and Mrs Robert Smith Chestnut Ridge Sunday. Adelbert Johnston and family of Elyria called on his parents Sunday evening. C M Williams of Elyria earlier at Charlie Schaible home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Carl Fowlani children Patricia and Kenneth called on James Baumhart Brownholm Sunday. Mr and Mrs R L Walker called on Mr and Mrs Henry Leonien of Brooklyn New York at Mrs Ira Donnelly’s Elyria home Saturday evening. Howard Hawk of Shelby called on his uncle and aunt C N Williams Thursday. Mr and Mrs W Drusendal called on Mrs Eva Bryant Amherst Sunday. Mrs Minnie Hostettler spent a few days last week with family in Lorain. Miss Dorothy Lottman of Fas River Street Elyria was guest of Miss Marian Lauer Saturday and Sunday. Miss Louise Nash of Ratternot Ridge spending a few days with cousin Miss Eleanor Simms. Mr and Mrs Charles Pallas of Elyria called on Mr and Mrs Henry Pallas and family Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Fred Schramm and
Sheila Dorrance, a receptionist at Terrant and Matthews, falls for Paul Terrant while Mrs. Eleanor Matthews plots to seize control of the business via her husband. Paul and Sheila devise plans to thwart the matriarch's scheme as Claire, the daughter, becomes a focal point in a web of love and money.
Zelda Hillier attended the Christmas service at St Pauls Church in Elyria on Christmas night. Mr and Mrs H J Hillier and guest Betty Hart of Cleveland called on Mrs Cora Fowl of Elyria Saturday evening.
Columbia Acme Grange schedules New Year’s Day gathering at the town hall for their annual diaper and officer installation. The event will feature a tureen meal with the Grange providing rolls and coffee.
Rev Thomas Hughes will deliver a New Year message at the Methodist Church next Sunday morning. Afterward church officers and Sunday School officers join the pastor in a dedication service. At 3 pm he speaks at the Elyria Home for the Aged with a LaPorte Church chorus. Ladies Aid Society meets with Mrs H C Bartter on Thursday January 7.
Ralph Crook former manager of the Wholesale Exc Society at Wooster Ohio and now working with County Farms agents across the state will speak at the Columbia Farmers Institute on Monday afternoon January 1 and also guide the exhibits.
Services at 14 50 at Columbia Baptist Church next Sunday morning will be followed by Sunday School. The annual business meeting date will be decided. Rev Willie Hotchkiss, a returned missionary from Africa, gave a fine talk at the church last Sunday morning.
Christmas telegram brings family news from Robert Ryan in the United States Navy stationed aboard the Steamship Tulsa off San Francisco California. Mr and Mrs H A Ririgis and family received the message on Christmas morning.
A society engagement is announced featuring twenty three guests. Notable attendees include Frank Osborne and A Hamman among the invitees. The notice highlights the forthcoming nuptials and social circle of the couple.
Families of Mr and Mrs John Snell and Mr and Mrs Leon Osborne and Mr and Mrs Harry Stadden were entertained at Roy Osborne home in Cleveland. At dinner the Snell daughter Florabel announced engagement to Russell Miller of Marietta Ohio. Wedding planned for February. Harry Martin and Russell Martin families were also guests.
A list of local residents with illnesses and holiday guests is given. A. C. Ring of Osborne Road is ill with pneumonia at Lake side Hospital, Cleveland. Mrs. Mariie Geizer spent Christmas Day with her daughter’s family in North Olmsted. Leon Varney and family visited the Hinkleys. Burnett, stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, was home on a six day leave. Christmas guests at the William Marer home included Ernest Reisinger family and Shirley from Columbia, plus Viola Offenberg of Parma. Children of Edward Bohnar visited grandmother in Cleveland. Edith Lonzhon of Baldwin-Wallace College attended the State Teachers Association sessions in Columbus. Mrs Wer Miller entertained a Medina nephew. Robert Painter family and daughters left for Jackson Centers to visit their parents.
Nr Paul Dwyer of Ann Arbor and Sister Ruth Dwyer of Rockford Illinois were callers at the home of Mr and Mrs J H Alongb on Saturday Miss Dwyer remained for a few days. Mr and Mrs Leon Reising and Arthur and Debra Cletzer were guests at the Roy Reising home in La Grange Christmas Day. Miss Fern Gest a teacher at Rawson High School Hancock County and Miss Mildred Gest of Cleveland spent Christmas at the
Mrs Bertha Gest hosts a Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Rollie Fitch and others at the Fitch home in Berea. Carl Burke and family visit Ellsworth Poots in Strongsville. Norman Putt stays with L L Horns in Clifton Blvd Cleveland. Earl Putt works in Elyria and rests at the YMCA. Elva Bolling entertains school friends on New Year’s Eve. John Mollison visits parents A K Mollison in Cleveland. Clair Howard and Ellis Knapp families from Spencer spend Christmas with Mary Marsh in Eaton. Norood and June stay with grandmother. Janie Adams of Spraxuc Road joins Mary Healey for Christmas. Russell Shepherd of Cleveland visits extended family and Mrs Edward Bohnaran’s kin.
Belden based Victory Quilt Club gathered for a Christmas party at the home of Mrs Irvin Klinect in Elrria with dinner served at noon by the hostess and two assisting hostesses Mrs Welburn and Mrs Charter Nesbett.
Mr and Mrs D G Reisinger and family and Miss Helen Ham berger were guests at a two o clock dinner on Christmas Day at the home of Dr and Mrs Eugene Witvel in Cleveland. Covers were laid for twenty guests.
Mrs. Julia Smith and her sons Jack and Jimmie spent Christmas with relatives in Cleveland. Mrs. Charles Wise visited Mrs. Rose Laundon in Elyria. The family attended a six o'clock dinner Wednesday at the home.
A youth named Donald, sixteen to four years after leaving high school, drifts through short stints as delivery boy, office helper, grocer’s assistant, and unemployment. Parents blame lack of steady work as the cause of friction at home while the piece argues for apprenticeship or trade school to gain a specialized craft in this mechanical era. Interwoven are local Christmas visit notes mentioning the Cook, Sanders, Page, and McDowell families across Berlin Heights and Wakeman providing a snapshot of community life.
Mr and Mrs F W Weidner of Medina celebrate Mr Weidners eighty second birthday with local relatives in attendance Edward and Fred Reisinger from Ohio State University are spending a two week vacation at their home here Miss Marjorie Reisinger of Cleveland Heights visited her parents for several days during the stay
Mrs. Mary Killip guests of her daughter Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Nestitt. Mrs. D. G. Reisinger and son Fred spent Monday in Cleveland with dinner hosted by Mrs. Bertha Damon. Miss Idonna Pierman vacationing with parents in Ottawa Ohio. Mrs. Katie Coveney and daughters Blanche and Florence of Lakewood visited Mrs. Killip. Miss Doris McAndrews returned home to Lorain from time with Mrs. Merton Stock.
Miss Lucille Sanders entertained her class with a Christmas party at her home on Saturday evening. Prizes were awarded for games with Edward Neal and Daphne Bates winning first, Robert Unger and Jane Kendeish second. A gift exchange followed by cake jello cookies and cocoa for the guests listed.
Mr and Mrs Harry Jones hosted Mr and Mrs Oscar Schneider in Elyria. Elmer Garber and family dined with Kipton neighbors. Harry Stick and daughter from Brownhelm joined. Edna Unter entertained Patsy and Clyde Fletcher at her son's home. Wendell and sons visited Elyria for Christmas. Ed Rothe and children Naomi and Lewis joined relatives James and Mrs Obitts in Grafton. Elza Sanders Oberlin and Aaron Kelly Wakeman joined Richi Sanders home for Christmas and weekend. Lattemin family P H and sons Robert and Clarence shared Christmas dinner at the Delefield home. Melvin Unger and hi—
Chatham Mr and Mrs Lee Walkden and family spent Christmas Eve at the North Eaton home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hawke. Ervin Brinker returns from Kentucky for a short visit. Mr and Mrs George Krieger hosted a party with guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Krieger Arthur Schaffer Mr and Mrs Ralph Krieger Henry Burnhardt of Medina Bert Krieger and wife from Lodi and Ruth Krieger from Ashland.
Families gathered for Christmas at various homes including R M Jameyson and Ruth at Ed Mantz Pawnee. Erwin Broad sword at Herman Elliott Lodi. Ernest Packard at Lyman Chidsey Bunker Hill. Eugene Griffin at W C Springer South Amherst. Carl Kruggle and Milan Whitman at Harry Krieger Medina. Allis family at Frank Allis. Penfound family at home. Lee Walkden and family at George Harrison North Eaton. Herr family hosted by Edward Herr.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Garver and Miss Ethel Garver left for Florida Saturday to visit their father. Melvin Elliott accompanied them to visit his Florida parents. Mrs Charles Doane was honored on her birthday Saturday afternoon by Edna Jameyson and family. Lunch was served.
Kitchen closets emerge as stylish storage, featuring a bride’s New York apartment with a gaily painted closet for kitchen equipment. Shelves and hooks hold pans, knives, bowls and tools. Closets may be built under the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration.
Colonial New England taverns were typically located close to churches and served as a convenient aid to churchgoing, reflecting the era’s social and religious intertwining.
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