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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1937

Page

5

Italy Ready To Adopt Strict Neutrality

ROMD Jan 7 Italy proposed to withdraw support from the Nationalists in the Spanish civil war if other nations pull aid to the Loyalists. The note accepts non intervention in principle but seeks reservations, calling for a broad ban on volunteers, subscriptions and propaganda and demanding international agreement.

Italy Spain Germany Portugal International Committee of Non-Intervention London France

West View News Notes Highlights and Local Socials

West View reports a serious accident on Sprague Road injuring Mike Surman and damaging his car beyond repair. Community hospital care followed. Officers installed at Olmsted No 1619 with S. W. Jennings as installing officer. Numerous New Year visits and society gatherings noted, including W. M. Church activities, hospital board nominations, and local residents’ holiday travel and collisions of calendar events.

West View Mike Surman W. Sprague Road Sprague Road Olmsted No. 1619 S. W. Jennings Dutch Road O. H. Elster Usher Road Anna Herman Tillie Schuster Raymond Hermann R. Heath Alice Heath Austin Fish LaGrange Perry Clevenger Rose Heath Elmer Donally Elyria Elsie Henke Parma Frank Herman Rachel Anderson Faye Wood Edith Blodgett Cleveland Lakewood Laura Hammond Valley City Missionary Society of the W. M. Church Bertha Herman Pilgrim North Olmsted

New Books Going Into Circulation at Elyria Library

New books across religion history travel and home building join the Elyria Library shelves this week. Titles include In Quest of Contentment by Greenoble and The Paradoxes of Jesus by Sockman among others by Shaw Clendening Whitman Peters Hungerford Hulbert Welzl Winkler Charnwood Sandburg Ponafidine Harrita Glasscock Lockhart and Sockman.

Elyria Edna G. Moore Greenoble Shaw Clendening Whitman Peters Lockhart Paradoxes of Jesus Sockman

Be rea community notes on visitors and weddings

Last week several Cleveland visitors stayed with relatives in Berea Olmsted Falls and Berea. Rae Gibbons from Cleveland visited her aunt Grace Cooley. Jessie Pickard and Bernice Bryda attended the Zapfjer Wolfe wedding at St Marys Be rea. A large group attended the Zapier wedding reception at St Adelbert Hall Berea.`

J. M. Chapin Rae Gibbons Cleveland Grace Cooley A. C. Bruchler Charles Handwerg Jessie Pickard Bernice Bryda Zapfjer-Wolfe St Mary’s Church Front Street Berea J. R. Thompson Charles Bonsey O. H. Elster Olmsted Falls Elnora Grospitch Dale William Quinn Ollie Bruce Ella Leesh Minnette Poertner Celia Otterson Mary Ingersoll Margaret Simmerer Ben Fox H. C. Ingersoll John Riddle F. J Campbell Grant Cowley Mike Schlitz Ralph Thompson Alvin Zapier St. Adelbert’s Hall Frank Herman Russell Schuster Nida Richards Columbia Road

New Year Party for Two to Four Club Members

The Two to Four Club hosted its annual New Year’s party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Bates. A noon three course dinner was served to D. A. Bonnett and wife, Walter Bennett and wife and sons William and Harold, Mary Vivian Latteman, G. M. Snyder and daughter Jean, Adam Horn and wife, Charles Bissell and wife, Lester Husted and children, plus guests Henry Johnson of Huron and John Bechtel of Murray Ridge. Afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Kirk and son.

Henrietta Duane Bates D. A. Bonnett Walter Bennett William Harold Fred Latteman Mary Vivian G. M. Snyder Jean Adam Horn Charles Bissell Lester Husted Henry Johnson Huron John Bechtel Murday Ridge John Kirk

Christian Endeavor Meeting At Bauman Home

The Christian Endeavor gathering and social occurred Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bauman. In the business session officers for the coming year were elected: Clarence Latteman president, Charles Berg vice president, Earl Berz secretary, and Melvin Heidrick treasurer. Guests enjoyed games contests and gift exchange followed by refreshments served to a lengthy list of attendees including Rev Bucher and wife, Kresic family, Berg family, Latteman, Heidrick, Bauman family, and others from Elyria alike.

Christian Endeavor Fred Bauman Clarence Latteman Charles Berg Earl Berz Melvin Heidrick Bucher

New Year Party Attended by Brown Bohn Latteman Holzhauer Dennison Family

Mr and Mrs Ray Brown and daughter Laura May Mr and Mrs John Bohn Mr and Mrs Charles Latteman and son Carl Mr and Mrs Louis Holzhauer Myron Ries and Theodore Latteman with children attended a New Year party at the home of Mr and Mrs George Dennison on Butler Road Thursday evening.

Ray Brown Laura May John Bohn Charles Latteman Carl Louis Holzhauer Myron Ries Theodore Latteman George Dennison Butler Road

Becker and Wiggins Families Host Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs G C Becker and daughters Adaline and Genena Hell and Mrs Mary Becker dined with Mr and Mrs Rudolph Kriez. Elyria daughters Barbara and Laura May visited Mr and Mrs Sanford Wiggins of Elyria. Vernon Mann, Greenville College student, returned Monday after holiday with parents Earl and Mrs Mann.

G. C. Becker Adaline and Genenahell Mary Becker Rudolph Kriez Elyria Ray Brown Barbara Laura May Sanford Wiggins Vernon Mann Greenville College Earl Mann

Local Hosts Share New Year Gatherings Across Community

Mr and Mrs Paul Schaffer and Mr and Mrs Boone of Wellington were guests Sunday evening of G M Snyder and family. Fred Haag returned Friday to sister Mary Becker's home after two weeks in Berea. James Obitts and Mrs John Koepke of Grafton dined with Ed Rothe's household New Year's Day. Melvin Unger hosted friends from Cleveland and Kipton at a Thursday watch party with refreshments served late.

Paul Schaffer Boone Wellington G. M. Snyder Fred Haag Mary Becker Berea James Obitts John Koepke Grafton Ed Rothe Melvin Unger Cleveland Kipton

Local social notes from Oberlin and surrounding towns

Mrs Latteman and daughter Mary Vivian spent several days at Fields Corners as guests of Mrs W S Banford and family. Miss Maureen Catlin returned from Elizabethtown Indiana for holiday break. Miss Martha Lee Harris came home from Lorain. Oberlin visitors included Mrs John Gelissendoerfer and Miss Helen Bauman. Several families hosted Friday and Sunday gatherings, with bridge, dinners, and New Year’s Day meals. Community members from Vermilion Elyria Wellington and Newton Falls were among those mentioned.

Fred Latteman Mary Vivian Fields Corners W. S. Banford Maureen Catlin Elizabethtown Ind Martha Lee Harris Lorain John Gelissendoerfer Helen Bauman Oberlin Mary Buechler Patsy Moran Elyria Frank Kelble Anna Wyttenbach Leo Kimmel Harley Kelly Earl Kendeigh Chauncey Currier J. R. Lees Bridge Floyd Sheffield Wellington Theodore Ries Lou Decker John Lance Vermilion

Litchfield New Year Guests Share Visits at Homes

Litchfield residents hosted and visited across nearby towns as New Year gatherings unfolded. Notable households included George Castle and Virginia of Cleveland at the F J Young home. Claude Holmes Dorothy and Marjorie Holmes of Brighton with friends. Orville Kindig birthday honors at Charles Holmes. Medina visitors Jay Kindig and Will Kindig with his daughter. Lakewood and C Turner hosts. Medina spell with Walter Vedder. and trips to Mallet Creek and Penfield households for Kellogg and Parker families.

George Castle Virginia Cleveland F. J. Young Claude Holmes Dorothy Marjorie Holmes Brighton Charles Holmes Orville Kindig Jay Kindig Will Kindig Medina B. W. Holmes B. R. Turner Wayne Turner C. F. Turner Lakewood William Spieth Walter Vedder Dr. Lloyd F. H. Schott Floyd Nettleton Mallet Creek Ralph Parker Orrin Kellogg Fred Kellogg Penfield

Giants Legends Remember On and Off Field Fights and Faith

The former Giants pitcher recalls rough times and tough crews facing the Orioles and Providence with many brawls and feuds. He recounts Billy Sunday’s conversion, Mathewson as the best pitcher, and criticizes Bill Terry for a World Series decision.

Bill Terry Giants Ts Giants Orioles MacCormick Providence Yesteryear Christy Mathewson Travis Jackson

Giant first college graduate to play major league baseball

United Press reports William MacCormick, a 1887 Giant, became the first college graduate to play in the major leagues after seminary training and a post graduate stint behind a lumber camp bar. Now 76, he recalls early baseball days and Connie Mack while living near Halifax River.

United Press Aytona Beach Fra New York Giants William MacCormick Giants Halifax River Connie Mack el Paso Bill Terry Yankees

Sunday Visitors and Local Calls Across Several Homes

Akron guests Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Heinte and their son visited Mrs. A. B. Canfield. Copopa residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neumeyer and children called at the A. G. Law home. Bay Village family Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Welsz visited A. J. Holmes. Cleveland’s Arthur A. Holmes spent the weekend with his parents. Lorain’s Mrs. A. W. Lipp and son called, as did Cleveland’s Mr. and Mrs. Roz Morehouse for afternoon calls.

Ernest Heinte Ruth Halladay Akron A. B. Canfield Frank Neumeyer Copopa A. G. Law Glenn Welsz Bay Village A. J. Holmes Arthur A. Holmes Cleveland A. W. Lipp and Son Lorain Roz Morehouse

Combined church service with Young People's meeting

The First Congregational church holds a worship and study service with Holy Communion at 10 o clock Sunday, followed by a Young People’s meeting at the A. O. Frombaugh home led by Bord Colbrunn.

First Congregational Church A. O. Frombaugh Bord Colbrunn

Longmont teens complete 900 mile horseback trip

Ernie Blohm aged 19 and Nelbert Aultman aged 17 finished a 900 mile horseback journey from Longmont to Center Junction Ja in five weeks. They stopped at farm homes for meals and lodging and helped with chores along the way.

Longmont Colo Here Center Junction Ernie Blohm Nelbert Aultman

Hercules Beaten in Federal Building Washroom Incident

Abraham A. Hercules of Winthrop reported to G men that an unidentified man struck him on the head with a toy pistol in a washroom near the courthouse of the federal building. He sustained a deep forehead cut.

Hercules Boston Federal Building Abraham A. Hercules Winthrop G-men

Terry is Crazy If He Moves Out to Third Base

A terse scouting remark suggests that Terry would be ill suited to roll to third base. The quote characterizes a hypothetical move as impractical, reflecting a coach or observer stance from a 1937 United Press report.

Terry United Press

Gold Boom Spreads Wealth and Limousines in South Africa

Cape Town reports show farmers in verdant suits now riding in luxury limousines as U S auto cargo floods docks at Cape Town and Durban. Geologists identify a vast gold reef beneath a 125 by 60 mile Free State strip, raising hopes of a Klondike boom with $500,000 in options already invested by speculators.

Cape Town Johannesburg Durban United States Free State Odenraalust Bothaville Hoopstad

Former Mayor Walker's Poultry Show Purchases Stir Neighbors

New York report notes former mayor James J. Walker and wife Betty Compton attending a poultry show. She buys prize buff cochins, silver spangled hamburgs, and the Blue Azure hen for the Walker Northport farm, spending $600 on birds. Kansas City reports a wrecked auto at a hazardous intersection with $150 in parts stolen, then another wrecked car placed after removing saleable parts. Marion notes unusually mild winter with rose and hydrangea buds forming. Cleveland items mention Ernest Ackerman, 65, as the first Social Security beneficiary in the city, eligible for a lump sum payment based on earnings a single day in January.

New York James J. Walker Betty Compton Walker Northport L. I Kansas City Jan. T Cleveland Ernest Ackerman Ackerman

Dream of two cars signals new social status

The statement reflects a shift in aspiration from one car to two as outward proof of improved social standing. It captures the desire for material symbols marking a rise in status and the accompanying ambition to display success through ownership.

Definition of a super-patriot as divine destiny advocate

A sharp, concise characterization frames a super-patriot as someone who speaks of his nation's divine destiny to rule the world, highlighting a belief in global supremacy as core to patriotism. The remark emphasizes rhetoric over practical policy and signals nationalist extremity.

Flying Fraternity Alpha Eta Rho Opens In Los Angeles

Greek letter fraternities have invaded aviation with Alpha Eta Rho forming for university students training for flying. Miss Pretto Bell, a licensed pilot from this city, is elected the first president.

Los Angeles Alpha Eta Rho

Paratolidine purchase raises long term pool safety concern

In Lancaster Pennsylvania authorities note a purchase by Franklin and Marshall College of a pound of paratolidine, a chemical testing agent for chlorine content in pools. They estimate the quantity could last at least 13,800 years, highlighting potential safety and misuse considerations.

Lancaster Franklin and Marshall College

Divorce Petition Filed In Lorain County Case No 38330

Argira Shapkoff filed for divorce from George Shapkoff on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. Hearing set after February 12 1937 with custody and equitable relief requested. Also notice includes citation to Ruth and Harvey Snellenberger to testify in Gerald Snellenberger case before Judge Wilcox January 22 1937.

George Shapkoff Brinkley Arkansas A. D Argira Shapkoff State of Ohio Lorain County Ruth Snelenberger Elyria Harvey Snellenberger Veteran’s Admin Danville Ill Gerald Snellenberger Probate Court H. C. Wilcox H.C. Wilcox H. B. Hamann WM. H. Oldham Ruth Snellenberger Joseph Snellenberger Martha Snellenberger

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