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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
2
Geneva reports that the world’s leading women’s organizations will mobilize for next year’s disarmament conference. Sir Eric Drummond sent a round robin, seeking suggestions on how these groups can cooperate with the conference and stay active during its proceedings.
The fragment notes that parties have already moved to reinforce their own approach. It highlights ongoing steps and a focus on maintaining momentum within each side.
Valley City schools opened after a ten day Christmas break with nearly all pupils present. Social events include New Year dinners, a golden wedding anniversary for Henry and Sophia Weidner, and a large family gathering. The community notes births, a county league basketball win, and local church and civic happenings.
The old town installs Ralph Feuchter and Claude Reusch on the school board replacing Harry Bauer and E T Wolfe. Ernest Gunklemar becomes trustee succeeding Fred Baisch, who served three terms. Families and neighbors host gatherings for holidays and New Year events in Medina and nearby areas.
The report lists numerous Chatham residents visiting Cleveland Lafayette Wellington Elyria and Akron for holidays and nursing training. Notable travels include Mr and Mrs Herber Allis Mr and Mrs Clayton Hartman Miss Lucius Boram and Miss Edna Goodyear visiting relatives. Rev Leonard Smith and family moved to St Petersburg Fla for health reasons and Madeline is ill with bronchial pneumonia.
Chatham Grange basketball team beat Guilford 46 to 14 on Monday evening in Grazter. Next game is against Wadsworth on Spencer floor Monday Jan 11. Also a High School game with York tonight on the local floor precedes the Grange action. Farmers' Institute sets Jan 18 19 with Grange orchestra providing music and Dramatic Club showing The Old New Hampshire Homestead led by Milo Gunsaul. Ladies of M E church will serve meals.
Spencer and Chatham Granges plan a joint installation of newly elected officers at the Chatham School Auditorium on Thursday evening January 14. Neighbors and friends held a birthday party for La Vera Gunder with 15 attendees, featuring games and popcorn and candy refreshments. Mr and Mrs George Kreiger and children visited the Harold Noah family in Berea on Sunday afternoon. Harry Gunder and son J L Gunder were over New Year’s.
North Olmsted reports 1931 saw 46 fires caused by carelessness and four by accident. Chief Hesson logged 50 calls, 17 house fires, 19 crises, and 14 emergency calls with total property involvement of 133 145 and fire losses of 6 025. The worst period between calls was 14 weeks and 3 days.
Chief Heiser credits fewer fires this year to thorough fire prevention instruction in schools. Pupils share safety messages at home, fostering cooperation and awareness across the community.
The old Stearns residence, long in the family, was razed by fire late Wednesday afternoon December 30 1931. It started in the basement likely from an overheated furnace or cracked fire pot, sending flames into the cold air shaft. Total damage estimated at $500.
The Butternut Ridge P T A met on Wednesday evening for Fathers Night with Prof. Pantz of Baldwin Wallace College as speaker. The Boys Glee Club provided music for the event.
A number of college students across the Village finished a two week question period and returned to their respective colleges this week to resume their studies.
The Ladies Aid of the Concre- Sational church met for the first time this year this Thursday. The West Kid group of ladies prepared and served the noon meal.
Robert Kelly injured his ankle while setting pins at the local bowling alley on Monday night. The incident prompted a brief medical check and no other details were reported.
Angora officials plan major greenery and recreation for Turkey's new capital. Two large open-air swimming pools will be built with sunbathing facilities. Shade will come from 250000 trees including acacias and oaks, plus 100000 vine shoots and 20000 fruit trees to create a livable landscape.
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