Women in State Legislatures Show Ten Year Decline
The National League of Women Voters reports a drop from 149 women in 38 state legislatures in 1929 to 127 in 27 legislatures in 1939. Miss Marguerite M. Wells urges greater participation, noting women’s experience enriches committees and public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League of Women Voters
Harry N. Holmes
Oberlin
Department of Government
Ohio League
Marguerite M. Wells
League
Miss Wells
National Congress
Ohio
Kentucky
Ohto Assembly
Anna F Oneill
Summit County
Grace V Ford
Trumbull County
Margaret A Mahoney
Cuyahoga County
Miss Mahoney
Okhio League
Cuyahoga
Marmola Prescription Tablets Ad for Fat Loss
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple way to slim the face and body without strict dieting or strenuous exercise. It claims dosing guidance, historical use, and that the product targets healthy individuals with hypothyroidism related fat, while urging consultation with a physician for diagnosis and emphasizing the package contains the complete formula.
Physical Education Plan to be Discussed for Lorain County
The Lorain County school committee on athletics announced a meeting next Thursday evening at Brownhelm Congregational church to discuss plans for the annual Lorain County high school basketball tournament and a proposed physical education program for county schools. Dinner at 6 30 pm will precede the discussion, with superintendents, coaches, and PE teachers urged to attend or send representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Brownhelm Congregational Church
Senior Four-H Club Installs Officers
Lorain County Senior Four-H Club held its first meeting of the year at West Ridge School as new officers were installed. The group voted to present a half hour program at the Eaton Farmers Institute on January 16 with a planning committee named. The executive board will meet January 17 at Miss Frances Eckert's home to map the 1939 program. A continuation of the personality development project featured Neva Carrick reading on home recreation preparation.
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Lorain County
West Ridge
Eaton Farmers’ Institute
Edna Lottman
Lawrence Sooy
Frank Herrmann
Corbett Walker
Frances Eckert
Neva Carrick
Local Workers Auxiliary to Meet at Mrs Reese’s Home
Vincent brief item notes the Methodist church Local Workers Auxiliary gathering Wednesday afternoon January 11 at the home of Mrs Frankie Reese with all members urged to attend for important business. Additional society notes mention visits by Mr and Mrs C E MelIntire and daughter Shirley Mae to Mansfield and by Mr and Mrs P C Biddle of Elyria to supper with Mr and Mrs Walter McMillan. Mrs M B Copas is ill.
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Vincent
Methodist Church
Frankie Reese
C E MelIntire
Shirley Mae
Paul McIntire
Dathy
Mansfield
P C Biddle
Elyria
Walter McMillan
M B Copas
Rise in Women Legislators Shifts Regional Balance
The 1939 tally shows 15 women in state senates, down from 28 in 1937, with New England leading. New Hampshire reports 24 female legislators, Connecticut 22, and Vermont 15, while larger lower houses in NH, CT, and VT reflect their town-based systems. Notably, Pennsylvania elected its first Black woman legislator, Crystal Bird Fauset.
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New England
New Hampshie
Connecticut
Vermont
New Hampshire
Georgia
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Crystal Bird Fauset
Teicher College
Columbia University
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Mrs Reese Visits Mrs Litz and Frankie Reese
Mrs Frankie Reese called on Mrs Earl Litz and on Frankie Reese over the past few days, including Monday afternoon.
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Frankie Reese
Earl Litz
Holiday Party At Loretta Lewis Home
A holiday party hosted at Miss Loretta Lewis home by the Junior Sewing Sallies and Markley 4-H Club featured a dance with Eleanor Lewis winning first prize and Irene Keller claiming the booby prize. Refreshments included red and green jello and cookies, favors matched the colors, a gift exchange took place, and the girls enjoyed outdoor games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Lewis
Markley Girly
Eleanor Lewis
Irene Keller
Local Social News and Schoolboard Update
Mr and Mrs W J Moulder hosted New Year guests including Walter Glick Dave Bothwick of Lorain I S Thompson Brenenstahl of Cleveland and Walter McMillan and family. Sunday school board meeting at ME church had little business. Frances Stinebring returns to Pembroke College teaching post. Edward Morris reports back to Miami University after vacation with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J Moulder
Walter Glick
Dave Bothwick
Lorain
I. S. Thompson
Brenenstahl
Cleveland
Walter McMillan
Frances Stinebring
M. Baldwin
Pembroke
N. C
Edward Morris
Miami University
Oxford
Rowland Morris
Kipton Board Elects Officers At January Meeting
Kipton Camden school board met at the school house on January 2 to elect officers. A J Davidson and Harley Searles were chosen presidents, with C H Scott as clerk and Searles as vice president. Other members named were W D Davidson, Wm Jackson, S., and B J Sharp.
New Officers Elected at Camden Baptist Sunday School
New officers for the coming year were elected for the Camden Baptist Sunday School.Secretary Florence Lewis assistant Alberta Morgan song leaders Russell Searles Maynard Morgan pianists Wuma Lathrop Ray Brumby.
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Camden Baptist Sunday School
Jane
Florence Lewis
Alberta Morgan
Russell Searles
Maynard Morgan
Wuma Lathrop
Ray Brumby
Birmingham and Camden Grade Teams Clash in Weekend Wood County Night
Journal notes a Wednesday January 4 schedule for Birmingham and Camden grade teams in a 7% league. Three games set Friday night at Wakeman with Camden Brighton Town Wakeman and Berlin Heights. First game 7:30 pm. Camden school begins new year with four absences. January 1 marks close of first semester with county exams.
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Birmingham
Camden
Wakeman
Brighton
Townsend Wakeman
Berlin Heights
Camden School
Rowell announces engagement of Ruth to Charles W Reep
Mr and Mrs J L Rowell of Camden announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to Charles W Reep of Jefferson, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J L Rowell
Camden
Ruth
Charles W Reep
Jefferson, O
Middle Ridge Advisory Council and Holiday News Summary
Middle Ridge community notes report the Lorain County Farm Bureau advisory council meeting held at Reuben Date’s home with election of officers led by Chairman Glenn Hobbs. Also listed are holiday visits, family gatherings, and students returning to school after the holidays including Melvin Kolbe, Rob ert Hall, David Schmitkens, and several Gaehr family members.
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Middle Ridge
Advisory Council No 3
Lorain County Farm Bureau
Reuben Date
Glenn Hobbs
Frank Rahl
John Rose
Eleanor Sheldon
Garry
Theodore Manns
Social notes from Pittsfield and Elyria visits
Mr and Mrs James Meek of Pittsfield host. Mrs Harmon Martin of Wake man visits Phillip Herrman home. Eva Jane Geist spent a week with sister and husband Mr and Mrs Harvey Pillivant of Elyria. Mr and Mrs F A Perkins were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W F Betts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Meek
Pittsfield
Harmon Martin
Wakeman
Phillip Herrman
Eva Jane Geist
Harvey Pillivant
Elyria
F. A. Perkins
W. F Betts
South Ridge Church Notes and Village Social Roundup
Sunday services at South Ridge Church January 8. Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11 am. Pastor Rev R G Pferrer to conduct County Home service Sunday at 2 pm. Neighbors and visitors log holiday departures and local calls across Mt Morris Oberlin Elyria Amherst Clyde Townline Lorain Lakewood and Murray Ridge areas with several host families and guests during New Year celebrations.
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South Ridge
R G. Pferrer
Local social notes list New Year visits and family gatherings
Miss Jean Cooper returned home with them for a week's visit. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Lyndes and daughters were New Year guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyers. Mrs Ida Blaine spent New Year's with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs Caulton Blaine of Eaton. Mr. and Mrs A. J. Hulse entertained on Monday, with LaGrange visitors Josephine and Marion Tilberg and Donald Tilberg. L O'Lloyd will host the Fortune Group of the Ladies Aid Friday. George Robinson and family hosted Sunday supper with A. J. Robinson. Mrs Katherine Taylor and sister of Mrs Koons are in Michigan for a funeral. Mr and Mrs. Ralph Stranahan spent the weekend with Glenn Stranahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Carver
Michigan
Jean Cooper
Forest Lyndes
Jack Meyers
Ida Blaine
Caulton Blaine
Eaton
A. J. Hulse
Luther Tilberg
Joséphine
Marion
LaGrange
Donald Tilberg
L. O’lloyd
Fortune
Ladies Aid
George Robinson
A. J. Robinson
Katherine Taylor
Koons
Chestnut Ridge
Ralph Stranahen
Glenn Stranahan
Christmas party gathers Truth Seekers class at Amherst church
Thirty five members of the Truth Seekers Class of the First Evangelical Church of Amherst met at the home of Mr and Mrs Reuben Date for their December session. After the business meeting, games and refreshments followed. A gift exchange was held as part of the annual Christmas party hosted by the committee led by Mrs Bryner, Mrs Wangarein and Mrs Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Church of Amherst
Reuben
Bryner
Wangarein
Mirs Schroeder
School Resumes After Week-Long Vacation and Meetings Set
School resumes Monday after a week off. The Community Club schedules an evening meeting at the school on January 20. The Mother's Club plans its January gathering at Mrs Arnold Flock's home.
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Arnold Flock
Elyria Briefs: Local Callers and New Year Visits
Mr and Mrs Frank Lord and Mrs Will Lord of Elyria were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs George Robinson. Ed Bainbridge of Elyria made a New Year call on Mrs L A Bainbridge. A J Hulse and his wife were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Henson of Elyria. L O Lloyd and daughter Agnes visited Ernest Terrell and family in Cleveland. James Sayers entertained guests at a New Year dinner including Mr and Mrs Walter Baker of Grafton Mrs A Atel and sons of Eaton Tarrant Dunniel and Miss Margaret Dunniel of Olmsted Miss Ethel Dunniel of Elynn Mrs Simms and Patricia Evan Detwiler accompanied Mr.
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James Sayers
Walter Baker
Grafton
A. Atel
Francis and
Paul
Eaton
Tarrant Duniel
Margaret Duniel
Olmsted
Ethel Dunnel
Elynn
Simms
Patricia
Evan Detwiler
Litchfield Debuts Christmas Edition of The Chanticleer
The first issue of The Chanticleer the Litchfield High School paper published for Christmas by students aims to boost school spirit and inform about activities. It strives to strengthen ties between the school and the community through monthly issues.
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Litchfield
Chanticleer
Mr and Mrs H Case Involved in Accident After Visit
Mr and Mrs H Case were involved in an automobile accident last week while returning home after visiting their son in law. Details of injuries are not provided, but no fatalities are mentioned. The incident occurred recently according to local notices.
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Mrs . H. Case
Richardses Hurt As Car Skids On Ice Near North Olmsted
Mr and Mrs Walter Richards headed to Rocky River to catch a New York train when their car skidded on an icy road near North Olmsted and overturned in a ditch. Mrs Case suffered a broken rib, Mr Case uninjured, car badly damaged but they reached home at ten miles per hour and plan to leave for Florida when Mrs Case can travel.
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Walter Richards
Rocky River
New York
North Olmsted
Miss Mildred Landfried Weds David Curtis at Amherst Parsonage
Miss Mildred Landfried daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Landfried of Amherst formerly of Litchfield married David Curtis of Amherst New Year Day at noon at the Amherst parsonage. Attending from Litchfield were Ashley and son Bob Frombaugh Barth and Barth daughter Joyce Myron Barth and others at a reception hosted by the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Landfried
H. L. Landfried
Amherst
Litchfield
David Curtis
Ashley
Bob
A O Frombauga
J H. Barth
Myron Barth
Daugmer Joyce
Fete Honors 25th Wedding Anniversary Of Archer Family
Mr and Mrs Blaine Archer entertained friends in honor of his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Archer of Sullivan Sunday evening January 1 marking their 25th wedding anniversary. Cards were played at five tables with seven games of 500. High scores went to Mrs A L Wise and Dewey Aldrich, low scores to Mrs Cleve White and Nick Younglass. Ice cream and cake followed, gift presented to the honored couple.
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Blaine Archer
Albert Archer
Sullvan
A. L Wise
Dewey Aldrich
Cleve White
Nick Younglass
Community notices and gatherings across region
Present were numerous local families at New Year dinner hosts Mr and Mrs Court Musser and guests from Medina Valley City and Cleveland. Pris cilla club members held semiannual meeting with a few out of town attendees. Obituaries note death of George Swenker in Lakewood. Other items report funerals, family visits and college plans for Thelma Miller and social visits among Medina Lorain Ashland and Ravenna residents.
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A. L. Wise
Belden
Sharlene Wise
Cleveland
Cleve White
Lodi
Ralph Sanders
Nick Younglass
D. Holcomb
Lou Jackson
Dewey Aldrich
LaGrange
Court Musser
E. P. Brainerd
Miriam
Harold Schmidt
Medina
Henry Steck
Valley City
June Dickman
Priscilla Club
Bertharound
L. F. Garver
J. W. Yates
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League of Women Voters Activities
Kipton
Harry Heidt
Willim Blackett
Toledo
Philip Herrman
Robert Unger
Detroit
Harley Searles
J. A .Enis
Virga Ober
G R Barber
A. T Geist
Middle Ridge Advisory Council
Edwin Schmitkens
Chicago
G H Schmithens
N W Bechtel
Kenneth
Carl Menz
Harry Hawkins
Jack
Jean
Perry Ohio
W C Bechtel
M J Ludwig
Painesville
Alice Gaehr
New York City
Melvin Kolbe
Ohio State
Robert and Edwin Hall
Baldwin Wallace
David Schmitkens
Oberlin College
Mary Louise Gaehr
Wooster
Doris Gaehr
Lakeside School
Paul Hamlin
Walter Block
Wilbur Gaston
United States Secret Service
the Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Block
Mr. Gaston
Federal Reserve System
John McEween
Leo Hanlon
Hher
Mt. Morris
Elmer Cook
Edward Noonan
Florida
Mitchell Knittle
Athens University
Kathryn Mulich
Ralph Fowl
Malcolm
Alvin
C. Fl
George Kerns
Anna Peters
Townline Road
E W
C E Cook
Owen Basore
Ruth Mays
Corrine Rodgers
H C Delefield
Christena Cook
Henry Haag
Murray Ridge
Mary Wendt
Lakewood
George Swenker
Litesfield
Omar
Earl Hines
Mr. Saunders
Wellington
T. A. Falconer
Helen
Russell Canfield
Ravenna
T A Falconer
Canfield
L. E. Ausmuth
Norman Ausmuth
Spencer
Beaumont Fletterich
Thelma Miller
Elsie Steiner
Eberle
Lorain County Home
Princeton
Hugh Greer
T For Sale
O. KK
Elyria Furniture
Keechler
Oper
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