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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1933
Page
3
A 1923 McNaught Syndicate column details scam parlors masquerading as barber shops near transit hubs. Writers describe fake trims, towel tricks, and inflated charges exploiting travelers. The piece juxtaposes nightlife vices with fashion districts and notes socialite Barbara Hutton’s movements and theater news.
Wellington notes honor rolls from the high and junior high schools with numerous students listed by name and grade. Rural Mail Carriers meeting attendees include local residents and Milton Perkins receiving a Gladstone bay retirement gift. Ministers and wives from Medina and Lorain counties meet at the local Methodist church with 65 in attendance and a covered dish luncheon.
An advertisement claims Baalmann's Gas Tabs cure stomach and bowel gas permanently. It asserts removal of gnawing stomach pain, anxiety, heart palpitations, and breath difficulty, promising restored circulation and warmth. Packages are described as yellow and sold by W. Phillips at a store.
Dr. R W Falls commander Morgan Dirlam Post will host the Lorain County American Legion Bridge tournament at his home Friday evening. About fifty Legionnaires from across the county are expected to attend.
Forty five Wellington motorists purchased new auto licenses yesterday, Miss Mildred Gillett reports. Up to date about 775 passenger car licenses have been issued, 460 fewer than last year, but sales are expected to improve this week to close the gap.
Mr and Mrs C B Gadfield announce their son James Gadfield and Paul Robinson reached Hollywood Beach Florida after a three day drive from Wellington detouring around Tennessee flood areas. Gadfield will work at Hollywood Beach Hotel this winter while Robinson seeks work as an automobile driver.
A 25 pound Chinook salmon seen near a seaside golf links along the Necanicum River highway fights to jump onto the road as motorists watch a determined attempt to reach the roadway. The fish repeatedly strikes gravel failing to reach the highway proper in successive rushes.
The Hunley submarine, the first used in warfare, served with Confederate forces in the final years of the Civil War. The note also mentions Britain spending large sums on Iraq Mesopotamia development.
The Senior League of St Peter's Evangelical church met at the church parlors with officers named including president Miss Lydia Herwig and vice president Miss Louise Albrecht. They planned a Washington birthday banquet for February 22 and appointed arrangers for the event.
Mrs William Holzhauer and Fred Holzhauer hosted the Women’s Union gathering at the church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Harry Brucker led scripture and Mrs Fred Gayman offered prayer. A chapter from Evangelical Pioneers was read and discussed. Plans were made for a public supper on February 2. Twelve members were served luncheon at the close by the hostesses.
Members of the Women’s Union and Missionary Society of St. Peter’s Evangelical met at Mrs. Harry Wolfe’s home on Maple Street Tuesday evening to plan an upcoming church parlor meeting. The event, scheduled for Thursday afternoon January 19 at the church parlor, will feature speaker Mrs. Chan Ashbrook of Cleveland. Dainty refreshments followed, and attendees included Madame Edward Mews, Albert Witte, Clarence Kern, Paul Redman, Henry Kane, Lucy Roemer, Rev. Schmidt, and the hostess.
On Sunday January 8 the church observes Family day and members are urged to attend. Pastor Rev R C Jansen will pass out material about crucible services to be conducted on remaining Sundays in January. A crucible display will invite members to place gifts of old gold and silver for church salvage.
The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Pauls Lutheran church plans a Thursday afternoon meeting at church parlors. Installation of new officers will be featured, with Mrs. William Streicher and Mrs. Henry Wolciskowski to give sundry notes of the afternoon.
Avon Lake residents report a busy spell of visiting and entertaining. Families travel to Dayton and Lakewood. New Year gatherings, theatre outings, bridge games, and church group activities are listed with numerous local hosts and guests from Avon Lake, Lorain, Cleveland, and nearby towns.
The river overflowed its banks Saturday and Sunday flooding the gas plant hill and Ford road. Otto Roky rig became stuck midstream New Year's Eve and the driver waded to shore. next morning friends towed the vehicle out. Several drivers abandoned cars at the hill due to ice. Familie visits noted with local residents.
A 80 year old woman, Mrs. Henrietta Turner, died at Ay Webster Hospital from exposure after lying 48 hours in an isolated meadow with a broken ankle. She had been visiting her son and went to visit a daughter when found by her son in law Yehane Herman. Physicians reported the lower body frozen and the incident highlights the dangers of exposure.
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