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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1932
Page
3
A humorous 1962 McNaught Syndicate piece chronicles a heavy smoker attempting a temporary quit. The narrator details withdrawal quirks from yawns and restless energy to mind wandering, urge to smoke, and quirky household observations as he vows to persevere.
The Bungle family pattern gets a local update with Mr. and Mrs. Albert King and family. Mrs. bh. J Guisinger visited friends in Litchfield while Mary Fisher of Medina spent time at the Miller home over the weekend. Mrs. O M Higgins and daughter Gail show improvement after two weeks. Elyria Township School Board elected L C Hecock as president and Q Sehmitkens reappointed as clerk. George Cotton named president of Elyria Township Trustees. Recent visitors included Ira Miller's at East Cleveland and Cree ton residents George Billhimer and Guy Miller.
A fragment recalls Uncle Grayson of Culpepped Virginia and a pantry snatcher who moved across places and gathered stories about him, hinting at a larger tale of distant encounters and notoriety.
Regular Lake Avenue Community Church services on Sunday January 10 with Sunday School at 9 30 a chorus of special music and a pastor led worship. The Lake Avenue P T A reports a successful meeting with plans for a school dental visit a food sale at Elyria and a tree planting program honoring George Washington.
Six North Alyria Grange officers for 1932 traveled to Ridgeville for installation by R D Holcomb of Old Glory Grange. Attending were Arthur Neiding Master Andrew Smith Overseer Ilmus Crosley Steward Mrs Edith Miller Chaplain Mrs Henry Bislich Flora and Eleanor Smith Ceres. Guests from here included Mrs Arthur Neiding Miss Katherine Marlett R H Miller and Henry Bislich. County Council to Meet The Lorain County Parent Teacher Council will meet January 12 at Clearview School Penfield Junction with an afternoon and evening program for all P T A members.
The Mother Singers group led by Mrs. Ethel Hart will convene in Lake Avenue School auditorium on Monday at 7 40 PM. Mothers from Elvrra Township PTA units are invited to attend and a large turnout is hoped for. Mrs P F EL Botters and daughters Margaret and Dorothy of Ashtabula were weekend guests.
Services at South Ridge church on Sunday January 10 include Sunday school at 10 60 am prayer service at 11 am and worship at 730 pm. Pastor Rev I H Amore leads the service.
Frank Bechtel and J P Bechtel attended the funeral of George Horn of Brownhelm held at the Brownhelm Congregational church on Wednesday.
Carl Dramm spent several weeks in St. Petersburg Florida and has returned home.
Mrs. Mary Eppley hosted a joint meeting on Wednesday afternoon with a social hour and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. J. H. Delefield Rev. J. H. Am ore and several others. the February gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Theodore Grills.
Mrs Frank Laraway attended an Aid Society meeting at the M K church in South Amherst Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Clarence Peabody hosted the Needle Guild Society gathering on Wednesday afternoon. Annual reports were read and the relief committee reported on supplying a basket and comforter to a needy family. Officers elected: President Mrs. Francis Ward, vice president Mrs. Arthur His CoN, secretary Mrs. Clarence Peabody, treasurer Mrs. Conrad crnst. An oyster supper is set for January 3 at Mr. and Mrs. Gust Smith’s home for members and families. Social time and a lunch followed with several members listed.
Mrs. Frank Laraway traveled to South Amherst on Wednesday to visit her aunt, Mrs. L. Cummings.
Mr and Mrs Leo Hanlon and their sons Earl and Glenn were guests of Mr and Mrs Classon Peabody and family of Oberlin roads on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Fred Herrmann welcomed relatives Frank and Ruth at a family gathering held at Eugene Herrmann Sr s home in Avon Lake. Mrs Mery Waller of Amherst visited friends N W Bechtel and family. Amherst Study club met at Mayme Bium s home with J H Ludwig present. Clover Leaf club plans hosted by C F Schroeder. Funeral rites for George Horn attended by W C Bechtel and N W Bechtel at Stownhelm Congregational Church.
Edith Shuster and family visited relatives then returned home with Merle and Mildred. Neighbors and guests included Guy Durkee, Join Clark, Leon Lehman, Nadine, and Merle. Several families from Elyria Cleveland Litchfield La Grange Oberlin and nearby towns stopped by. Little Donald Shuster's bronchial illness improved.
Ridgeville Grange installed officers Kathrine Kelpe and family on Wednesday. Candle Light Circle met at Amherst church parlors Tuesday. Birth announced for a daughter to Arthur Eschtruth in St Joseph's Hospital Lorain, nephew of J V Dute. Numerous calls and gatherings include Wo men Missionary Society events, New Year visits, surprise birthday for Mrs Victor Burton, and dinners hosted by local families. A trip to Detroit completed by Lester Shuster and Inla Folley.
About forty members of the Lorain County Council of Legion Auxiliaries gathered in South Amherst Club rooms for a regular meeting. Delegates traveled from Wellington, Oberlin, Elyria, Lorain, Amherst and South Amherst. refreshments followed the social hour. The Congregational Church youth group discussed organizing a Young People's League with a planned membership drive and activities. another gathering is set for next Sunday evening.
The Choral Club met Wednesday evening at the Nicol home for a regular rehearsal followed by club business. Members decided to purchase new music for the next session on January 14. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mori Mrs. Belle Brosicker and Mrs. Robert Allsop who also went to an Amherst Eastern Star meeting. Charles Anderson returned home after visiting relatives in Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Powers and daughter Virginia visited friends in Lorain Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Ray Durkee and Mr and Mrs C D Lehman hosted a New Year dinner at Travelers Inn Elyria for extended Durkee and Lehman families. Guests included Julia Durkee Eaton Wayne Theron Durkee Sullivan Lila Fay Alta June, Laverne Durkee Leland Ruth Smith, Nadine Merle and Merle Jr. Eaton Sullivan and Cleveland area relatives attended.
Graf ton Grange No. 1686 opened in regular form with Master Guy Amshbury presiding. Officers were installed at Ridgeville on Jan 6, and the next meeting is set for Jan 21. members urged to attend.
Berlin H. Kahn, 20, a postal assistant, was sentenced to one year in prison for opening letters. He admitted taking a 2 cent stamp from one of eight letters while trying to pay debts totaling $1.75.
J K Reuben Knapp of Wellington Ohio, believed to be the state’s oldest Civil War veteran, will celebrate his 99th birthday either Tuesday or next week. He remains in good health and recalls pioneer family roots in Huntington township, sleeping in a log cabin loft as snow sifted through cracks.
Work on the Wellington creek bridge east of town has begun with plans to spend 9000 dollars on the project.
Wellington Fair secretary U. G. Bradstock will attend the Ohio Fair Managers meeting at Deshler Wallick hotel in Columbus on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week. Honorable guests at the banquet Wednesday evening include Governor White and Myers.
Secretary of State Clarenece J. Cooper and David M. Ingalls appear in official records as key figures referenced in the document. The text notes their roles and involvement without detailing proceedings or outcomes.
Rev Paul Carter of Wellington Methodist preached to the Penfield school P T A on the home role in a child’s education. The evening featured talks titled Worthy Home Membership by Mrs W E Kessler Mrs W H Myers Mrs L C Bradstock and Rev Fred Schott. Music came from the Penfield Girls Glee Club and the Dickason boys.
Penfield High school coach R. W. Baker and his squad will be guests of Wooster college coach L. C. Boles at the Wooster Hiram basketball game in Wooster this evening. The Penfield group plans to travel this afternoon and visit the State Experimental station before the game.
C A Radford, member of the Public Relations committee of the Eastern RR Company, will speak to the Wellington Kiwanians Thursday at noon on Transportation from the Standpoint of Public Welfare.
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