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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1937
Page
4
Dr Claud North Chrisman notes public concern over automobile and train crashes yet home accidents remain underreported. He cites fifteen serious home accidents treated recently, including two fractured arms and a fractured hip, arguing for better domestic injury data.
A woman dies a month after an ankle injury from a chair edge led to blood poisoning and heart failure. The piece cites home accident risks, noting many injuries occur at home, with kitchens common for tumbles and gas asphyxiation, and child safety worries.
The article warns that high placed kitchen items a fragile chair and cluttered cupboards increase injuries from falling objects. Poisonous substances on shelves and waxed floors with loose rugs pose major dangers, as do mislaid chairs and footwear. Nighttime movement raises accident risk and lighting matters.
Families and relatives in Brighton Norwalk and surrounding towns celebrated Christmas Day with extended family. Notable guests included Effie Edwards and siblings in Wellington, John W Green and niece Etlie Burge in Norwalk, Gill family hosting Leona Lance and Charles Lampen, and several Merrill and Clawson households sharing meals with relatives from Cleveland Oberlin Rochester Pittsfield and Cadillac Michigan in a festive regional roundup.
A mother questions Paul after promising a reward for good behavior. The exchange inspires a lesson: trust the child’s sincerity, avoid over policing, and reinforce belief in his goodness to foster honesty and moral growth.
Clarksfield residents hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns during Christmas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lee of Clarksfield, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murray with Detroit and Cleveland visitors, and numerous families from Berea Cleveland Wellington Elyria and Lakewood sharing holiday dinners and calls with local households such as the Greenes McClellans and McKenzies.
A New Year guide advises rigorous housecleaning of cosmetics to start 1937. Remove clutter from drawers and closets, discard unfinished or duplicate products, keep only items with a definite use, and refresh shades and tools for a smarter beauty routine.
Glenn Perkins and his daughter from Wellington hosted a Sunday gathering with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Taylor and son Richard of Gates Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Evertt Haming and James Knott of Wellington, and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Perkins hosting Mrs. E. D. Perkins.
Mr and Mrs Steve Bakos Jr Elyria spent Christmas weekend with their parents. George Herbert shared Christmas Day at J L Burge home. Lamphere family and son Thomas visited Roy Sheffield in Camden for the holiday. Seeler family and others celebrated at Winfield McConnell home in Welliston. Witt McConnell family and Charles Seeley family dropped by the former’s sister’s home in Pittston for a holiday visit.
Spencer Mr and Mrs Marion Welt and Mrs Mary Long were guests of Mr and Mrs De Wolf and Mrs Circle Taylor in Wonster for Christmas. Beverly Jane Root of Akron visits her mother Mrs Pearl Root for the holiday. SHORT ITEMS note Mr and Mrs Donald Bronco shared Christmas dinner with Susets of the area.
Sheila Dorrance, a receptionist at Terrant and Matthews, falls for Paul Terrant during a dinner date on a sea boat. Paul courts Claire Matthews, daughter of Paul’s father’s partner, while Sheila grapples with jealousy as Claire arrives unannounced. The scene ends with Sheila returning home alone, awaiting the next chapter.
The Reese and Rowe families along with the Storm and Lechleitner households joined Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eglin of Elyria for Christmas dinner. A baby boy was born Monday December 21 at Lodi Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown. Frances McCourt had the flu this past week. Nora Eglin spent Christmas with the Eglin family in Elyria. Rev J G Koontz and wife celebrated Christmas in Wellington with Fred Gray, and were guests of Rar Kootiz in Ashland on Christmas Eve.
Grafton Miss Wilemene Mole visits home in Kent State University break at her parents Mr and Mrs John Mole. Amherst guests include Mr and Mrs George Frank and children at Mr and Mrs Frank Carment. Arron Nesbett and daughter Jane from Cleveland stayed with Mr and Mrs B T Nesbett. Rev Beebe and Mrs Beebe attended District Epworth League cabinet in New London. Leroy Shepherd of Fairstew Village spent time with aunt Mrs Cari Shepherd. Marvin Ruder and 14 men from Eagleville spend the week with their parents Mr and Mrs B T Nesbett and Mrs Mar Ruder.
Mr and Mrs Len Stoiss of XNortth Olmetad visited the Madhe home on a weekend. Mr and Mrs C F Hanville hosted dinner for Frederick Sprankel Shinrock and Este Andrews Nova. Ernest Bidder opened his home on Christmas Day to Mary Critten der, Carl Fast and son Burdette, and Vale, among others.
Ringler and daughter Ardith are listed with Mr and Mrs Gaylord Bowerite and children, Mr and Mrs F G Crumrine and children of Nova, Mr and Mrs Cleo Crittenden and family of Rochester, Mr and Mrs George Critterden and daughter of Willard, Mr and Mrs Milan Detron and children of Ashland, Mr and Mrs George Smith of Akron, Mr and Mrs W E Richards and daughter of Sullivan, Mrs Emma Plank of Medina.
Mr and Mrs Rud Norris spent Christmas and the weekend with Mr and Mrs William A Mucha Emmet Hanes spends the Week in Iowa Cliff Mooriy accompanied him The M FE Sunday School class of Miss Jessin Riddinger held a farewell party at the parsonage Tuesday evening Refreshments were served Miss Biddinger is moving to Amherst Mrs L A Jarvis and daughter Patricia Jane of Lewnardsburg are visiting at the E S Richards home Mr and Mrs Asa Fair entertained on Christmas War the following guests their daughter Emmalene Ted Alien Mr and Mrs George Flanders and children Rev and Mrs Ror Fair and son Mr and Mrs WE Crain of Akron and Mr and Mrs A H Kendall of Ashland Mr and Mrs Glen Wasmner and children of Cleveland were recent visitors in Nova Mr and Mrs W A Murhe spent Tuesday in North Olmate with his sister she had been very mM.
Mr. and Mrs 7 Smith entertained Saturday with a seven course dinner honoring their marriage and Mr and Mrs FLRS Richards eleventh wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Welgman and friends from Cleveland.
The Senior Four-H club gathered at Carliala Grange hall on a Wednesday for games and dancing. Local families from Elyria Oberlin and Marion Ohio visited relatives and attended events, including a funeral in Norwalk and a vacation return to Cincinnati. Several residents hosted visitors from Amherat Butternut Ridge Hinckley and Oberlin road, with many names listed among attendees.
Minnich Beatrice Wensink Dorothy Tittle Jeanette Baus Mairie Streicher Chester Sprague and Leroy Gotro attend Circle No 3 at the home of Mrs E Pai in Elyria on Tuesday afternoon. Norman Petersons sister and brother in law from Cleveland called on Mr and Mrs Norman Peterson at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Simms on Wednesday. Captain Harry Hawk returned to Princeton Indiana on Monday after a weekend with Mr and Mrs N Williams.
Profile of William Henry Donald an Australian journalist praised for mediating in Sino troubles. He befriended Chang Hsueh-liang guiding him away from opium, kept Chiang Kai-shek safe, and helped avert war that could have drawn Russia and Japan into conflict. Donald’s integrity earned trust despite speaking no Chinese.
Oberlin Road Townsend Club meets at Mr and Mrs Van Der Lip home to appoint nominees for upcoming officer elections. Regular meeting at East Oberlin church on Thursday January 7 will feature Sutliff entertainers from Wellington and WHK announcer J E Pease as speaker. Refreshments to follow.
Mich and parents avoided several days with their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley Miller and daughters attended the West Ridge Savory Christm party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Con Willan on West Ridge.
Grafton hosts Don Bradley family and Helen Frances Bruet at Garfield Molighta while Grace Parks entertains Carrie Ogden and Rev. Clyde Randall of Niagara Falls. Randall visits Ogden and Arthur Bruce of La Porte, with Bruce recovering from illness. Other New Year gatherings include Beesing, Carmean, Carey, and Baker households hosting relatives from Bay Village Akron Martell Ravenna Bedford Marion Ridge areas.
Mr and Mrs Walter Baker hosted New Year supper guests Mr and Mrs E Geiger of West Dover. Bobby Wilson returned home after visiting at the Baker home. New Year guests at Ms Marie Fledens included Mr and Mrs M Britting and Mr and Mrs Floyd Zacharias Frederick and John. Mr and Mrs J Woodings were Mr and Mrs James Deegan of Lorain. Hal Rothgery visited Miss Virginia McFarland in Willard. Ray Trenchard hosted New Year guests Mr and Mrs Harry Bearer. Kenneth Youtzy and Mrs Lester Youtzy shared Gulf Road New Year hospitality. Miss Jeanette Corey spent the week with Mrs Emma Horton in Elyria.
Mrs Jane Twining and Mrs Frank Fisher visited the latter's sister Mrs Arthur Hand in Birmingham. Cleveland guests Mr and Mrs Outridge and Mr and Mrs Phibbs visited the Ewell home. Walter Snellenberger and daughter Lucille shopped in Elyria Saturday. Charlene Fox visited Mrs H J West. Harry Weideman did Elyria business. Virginia Twining spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher. San dusky guests Mr and Mrs Lorne Eppler visited. Henrietta Grange installation set for Wednesday January sixth led by C D Powell and Vermilion team with chili and oyster stew lunch. Public invited. Mr and Mrs Jay Stephens visited Mr and Mrs Conrad Schisler Friday evening.
At the late Inter-American Conference in Buenos Ayres a plan was adopted to exchange several hundred professors and students annually among 21 American Republics. It also included a pact binding the nations to teach in all schools the principle of the foundation of war for peaceful settlement of international disputes.
Health warning ad claims kidneys filter acids and wastes via 9 million tiny tubes. Promotes Cyatec and Cratex remedies with Bank of America deposit, guaranteed vitality in hours and one week or money back. Telephone druggist for Cratex today.
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