John Hamlin Named Oberlin Shansi Student
John Hamlin is named Oberlin Shansi student representative for two years to study at the Oberlin in Shansi school in China. The event occurs at Shansi Day Chapel with remarks by Dr T H Sun on rural reconstruction. Hamlin, a sociology major from Albion New York, is described as well prepared for cross cultural work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin, O
Oberlin
Finney
Oberlin-in-Shansi
Sun
Shantung Christian University
University of Cornell
Indianapolis
Richard G. Irwin
Shansi
Ohio
Pao Chen Li
China
Hamlin
Earle I Hamlin
3 State Street
Albion
New York
Wellington youth's probation hearing deferred after testimony
After about an hour of testimony Judge D A Cook deferred the probation hearing for Lester B Simpkinson of Wellington. He is indicted by the grand jury on assault with intent to rob Mrs Frank Carey at her home several weeks ago. The defense produced 12 witnesses for probation while three others urged sentencing. Simpkinson pleaded guilty at arraignment last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
D. A. Cook
Lester B. Simpkinson
Msg
Frank Carey
Simpkinson
Bridge Club Meeting Reports Narrow Victory at Ramser
Members of the Grand Slam Bridge Club met Thursday night at the Ramser Restaurant for their regular session. Dr. W H Landgrebe and Henry Ramser’s team led with 46 points, while Atty R L Walden and A R Branson, substituting for D Roedel with R Andrews and Paul Schuster, posted 38 1 2 points. Charles Ormeroid and J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Slam Bridge Club
Ramser
W.H. Landgrebe
Henry Ramser
Atty. R. L Walden
A. R. Branson
R. Andrews
Paul Schuster
D. Roedel
Charles Ormeroid
Townsend Club Elects Officers at Grange Meeting
Duff led with 32 points while Wagner Henes Downey and Bennett scored 31.5 and 26.5 points respectively as a team of Andrews and BeVier posted 16. Townsend Club No 1 met in Grange hall Thursday night to elect JQ Littlejohn president Daniel Shepard vice president Frank West secretary treasurer and appoint an advisory and membership committee. Next meeting set for Thursday evening January 28 with a speaker to be engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Duff
Atty
Harry Wagner
E.L. Henes
Dr. I. E. Downey
Wm Bennett
L. V. Banking
Tinel Laundon
Keith Andrews
Webber BeVier
Townsend Club
Grange Hall
J. QO. Littlejohn
Townsendites
Daniel Shepard
Frank West
Josephine Houghton
William Greetham
Frank Miller
J. P Schafer
Harry Mervin
Oberlin selects new Shansi representative for China
Language student active in intramurals and college bands joins glee club and A Cappella choir. A former yearbook photographer, social chair at Baldwin Cottage, and a Peace Society member prepares to sail to China with Oberlin representatives Robbins Strong, Gertrude Cheney, and Josephine Hamilton Hamlin to carry on choral music, athletics, and English teaching. A banquet at the Oberlin Inn honored Shansi Trustees, chapel speakers, the new representative, and his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin College
Baldwin Cottage
Dean McAffee
Peace Society
Oberlin
Robbins Strong
Gertrude Cheney
Josephine Hamilton Hamlin
Oberlin Inn
Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Green's Parsonage
A Methodist Episcopal missionary group met Thursday afternoon at Mrs L S Green’s parsonage. Devotions led by Mrs Mattie Foster opened the session with reports, talks on burdens in South America, Bible distribution progress, and notes on stewardship work. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Lena Dibble and Mrs A B Jones.
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Missionary Societies
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. S. Green
Mattie Foster
A. B Southard
A B Jones
South America
T. Phelps
Jiubert H. Fisher
Women of the Southern Cross
Artie B. Jones
Santa Claus
Gertrude Dibble
A H K. Peirce
K. S Green
Lena Dibble
United Bible Class Social at Miller Home
The United Bible class of the Church of Christ gathered at Mr and Mrs Orrin Miller home Thursday evening with 22 members present. Kathryn Warner led entertainment including games songs a guitar solo by Orrin Miller and a violin solo by Fred Miller followed by light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Miller
United Bible Class
Church of Christ
Kathryn Warner
Fred Miller
Home Hygiene Course Sought in Wellington for Women
A course of 18 two hour sessions in Home Hygiene and care of the sick is being sought in Wellington for all women of the area. Interested individuals should contact Major E R Lehman. If enough demand exists a class will form under WPA supervision. Mayor Lehman received a letter from Edith Metcalf of the American Red Cross noting a Red Cross trained nurse can teach such courses county wide.
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Wellington
E.R. Lehman
WPA
Lehman
Mass
Edith FE Metcalf
Llysa
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Organizing Women’s Meeting February 1 Plan
The WPA will supply the teacher for a February 1 meeting with no expense beyond members buying a 75 cent text book. The village offers a meeting place, and Miss Metcalf cites a letter not authorized.
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WPA
Wellington Holstein Association to Hold 17th Meeting
Wellington district Holstein members meet Wednesday January 14 at Herrick Auditorium Wellington for the 17th annual group gathering. Five reels from the 1935 Holstein-Friestan trip to Seattle will be shown, covering the journey to Washington and back. Election of officers announced. meeting open to dairymen and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington District Holstein Association
Herrick
Wellington
Holstein-Friestan Association of America
Seattle
Wash
Washington
Walter Shepard
City Board Cuts Domestic Electricity Rates Again
The board of trustees of the Board of Public Affairs, managers of the city light and water plants, reduced residential electricity charges for a second time in 15 months. The new lower rates take effect with February meter readings and will appear on March bills.
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Board of Public Affairs
Local church services and leaders in town
Methodist service led by Rev L S Green with church school at 9 30, morning worship at 10 30 and evening sermon on Discovering the Will of God. First Congregational with Dr C Record at 10 30, morning worship and junior church at 3 30. Baptist under Rev JH Green with Bible school at 9 30, sermons Foundations Facts of the Bible and Daniel prophecy, BYU at 6 30 and 7 30. Church of Christ Bible school 9 32 and Christian Endeavor at 6 24, evening service 7 80. St Patrick's Catholic priests Moran with masses at 8 and 10.
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Methodist Episcopal
L S Green
Charles Baines
Kingdom
Leora Voxtheimer
Harry Lee
King’s Daughters
Epworth League
First Congregational
C . Record
Win
Church of Christ Bible-school
Orrin Miller
Christian Findeavor
E. R. Peck
St Patrick’s Catholic
William T Moran
Christmas Talk at Xenia Orphans Home by Medina President
Mrs Rose Warner of Medina spoke on Christmas at the Xenia Orphans Home during a Tuesday evening installation in place of Mrs Squire of Elyria. Florence Terry recalled her childhood at the Home and contrasted then and now. It was noted that H B Stevick presented flowers to new President Lettie Stevick and the Corps, with guests from Medina and Elvira attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Warner
Medina
Woman’s Relief Corps
Xenia Orphans Home
Squire
Elyria
Florence Terry
H B Stevick
Sons of Union Veterans of the Ciiil War
Department of Ohio
Lettie Stevick
Corps
Elvira
Guests of Ashland Team Travel to See Ashland Win
Twenty basketball fans motor to Ashland Thursday night for the game between Ashland and Washingham. Washingham won the contest. Attendees included Coach Leo Grimes, Floyd Olsen, Howard West, Howard Hilliker, Clyde Hignett, Dick Barker, Floyd Miller, Richard Gill, Dick MacDermott, LeRoy Adams, Thorn Cassell, Adelbert McKnapp, Glenn Buswell, Ralph Gray, Donald Miller, Walter Pleaswirck, Frank Marley, Hugh McGarvey, Carl Williams and Donald Swanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Washingham
Leo Grimes
Floyd Olsen
Howard West
Howard Hilliker
Clyde Hignett
Dick Barker
Floyd Miller
Richard Gill
Dick MacDermott
LeRoy Adams
Thorn Cassell
Adelbert Mknapp
Glenn Buswell
Ralph Gray
Donald Miller
Walter Pleaswirck
Frank Marley
Hugh McGarvey
Carl Williams
Donald Swanger
Avon Lake Psychology Group Meets on January 22
Avon Lake dated report notes the Psychology Group will gather Wednesday afternoon January 22 in Room 1 at the school. Mrs. Diedrich will lead a discussion on discipline. The item also mentions the death of John Ruskay at his Cleveland home on December 21, noting he ran a Center Road farm for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
John Ruskay
Cleveland
Center Road
Women’s Democratic Club Meets With Mrs Frey at Walker Road
The Women’s Democratic club gathered Wednesday evening with Mrs Raymond Frey on Walker road. A business meeting was held, followed by card playing. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Democratic Club
Raymond Frey
Walker Road
Brief Family Visits Across Town Noted
Mr and Mrs Peter Leonard visited their daughter Trene at the Amherst Sanatorium on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Gale Smith of Fairview and Frank Smith of Cleveland were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Pedersen. Mr and Mrs Alvin Walker of Carlisle called on their son Lee and family, Friday. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J.eonard
Trene
Amherst Sanatorium
Gale Smith
Fairview
Frank Smith
Cleveland
Carl Pedersen
Alvin Walker
Carlisle
Lee
Mayor Pollack Fined For Intoxication In Local Hearing
John Pollack was fined five dollars and costs after being arraigned before Mayor Don A. Baird for intoxication. Pollack was arrested at his father's request for creating a disturbance at his home, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pollack
Don A. Baird
Prayer Services At Baptist Church This Week
Prayer meetings are planned daily at First Baptist Church for the coming revival, 2:00 to 2:30 pm. Host homes in East Side Central North West and South districts will host attendees each weekday with specific addresses listed. Public invited to attend all sessions during the four week period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
East Side
N. Vanwormer
E. Broad Street
John Smith
Oxford Street
Martha Winston
Kenyon Street
T. T. Elliott
Willam Jago
Park Place
Guy Byars
4Th Street
Joseph McElfresh
Eastern Heights Blvd
Marie Martin
Harvard Avenue
Hafner
Princeton Avenue
Clyde Bennett
Dennison Avenue
Central District
Frank Wilford
7Th Street
Claude Blanchard
5Th Street
Afe Taylor
Wedensday
Harold Briggs
Third Street
Hollig
Middle Avenue
M. Daniels
North Side
A. Geggenheimer
Longfellow Avenue
A E Taylor
Congregational Ladies’ Dime Society Meets in South Amherst
Mrs Lewis Burford hosted Congregational Ladies' Dime Society at East Main Street. Members voted to serve a school lunch on February 6 at the church parlor. Officers elected include President Gust Mathas and Sunshine treasurer Mrs George Grayhill. Bingo granted prizes for two attendees. Church council also met with Arthur Engle presiding and reports favorable. Sunday School Superintendent Frank Powers named. Church Clerk Mrs Har.
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South Amherst
Lewis Burford
East Main Street
Congregational Ladies
Gust Mathas
Herman Witt
Frank Powells
Wrs
Edwin Harper
Sunshine
George Grayhill
R Johnson
Wm Gleason
Congregational Church
Arthur Engle
Frank Powers
Har
Local Figures Mention Visitor and Family Greetings
Howard Walker and sister Wiss Nettie Viets of Avon are noted along with Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith of North Baton LeRoy. Schumaker returns to Ohio State University after holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Schumaker. John Olah of Cleveland visited friends in town Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Walker
Wiss Nettie Viets
Avon
Ernest Smith
North Baton
LeRoy Schumaker
Ohn State University
Wm Schumaker
John Olah
Cleveland
Local Church Officers and Trustees Named
Mon Witt, Treasurer Arthur En gie, Pianist Warren Powers, Deacon John Witt, Deaconess Mrs. N. G. Townsend, Trustee Howard Dulmage honored in church leadership slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon Witt
Arthur Engie
Warren Powers
John Witt
N. G. Townsend
Howard Dulmage
Village Council Holds First New Year Meeting
A regular meeting of the Vil lage council will be held at the town hall Monday evening. This is the first meeting of the New Year and the new officers will be in charge.
Lorain County Women’s Unions Meet at St John’s Church
About one hundred attended the Lorain County Federation of Women's Unions at St John’s Evangelical church. A morning meeting, a noon course dinner, and an afternoon program featured James Mc Nicol in two vocal solos and Heidelberg College's Professor Miller from Tiffin as speaker. Guests came from Elyria Lorain Amherst and South Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Local Congregations Schedule for Sunday Worship
Congregational church led by Rev Ernst Partridge holds Sunday School at 9 30 and Morning Worship at 10 30. St John s Evangelical with Rev C E Schmidt offers Sunday School at 1 90 p m and Public Worship at 2 00 p m. Catholic Church of Nativity led by Rev R J Steger conducts Masses at 8 00 and 10 09 a m. Methodist Church under Rev B H Ryan features Morning Worship at 9 45 and Sunday School at 11 00.
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Congregational
Ernst Partridge
St. John’s Evangelical
C. E. Schmidt
Church of Nativity
R J Steger
B H Ryan
Maurice Beauty Shop Opens Monday in Elyria
Maurice Bobb will open the Maurice Beauty Shop Monday at 119 Court Street near the city hall. He brings the entire staff from the John Lersch Company store and plans improved service with redecorated rooms and new equipment, including a modern multi diler unit. Bobb also operates beauty shops in Lorain and Mansfield and will personally supervise the Elyria location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Maurice
Court Street
City Hall
Maurice Bobb
John Lersch Company
Bobb
Lorain
Mansfield
New Year's Guests Gather in Clarkfield Area
In Clarkfield on New Year's, Mr and Mrs Dell Crandell hosted guests including Mrs O Burt and Mrs Mabel Day with Miss Frances Day of Fitchville, and Mrs Emma Frye and Frances welcomed Dorothy Hollingsworth of Ashland. At Nate Harris home, guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Harris and family, Frank Kettel, C Ho Haynes, Henry Lockwood, and Mr and Mrs Dude Benson of Ely-Tria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksfield
Dell Crandell
O. &. Burt
Mabel Day
Frances Day
Fitchville
Emma Frye
Frances
Dorothy Hollingsworth
Ashland
W. Fairchild
Dorothy Bruner
Warren Fairchild
Nate Harris
Clarence Harris
Frank Kettel
C Ho Haynes
Henry Lockwood
Dude Benson
Ely- Tria
Funeral of Charles Phillips Held at Fred Phillips Home
Funeral services for Charles Phil lips of Clarksfield were held at the home of his son Fred Phillips of Clarksfield on Thursday with Rev Newton Moore officiating. Interment followed in the M. EH Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Phillips
Clarksfield
Fred Phillips
Newton Moore
M. EH
Funeral of Chancey Werrill Held in Clarksfield
The funeral for Chancey Werrill of Clarksfield was held on Sunday at the M E B Church with Rey Jones of Brighton officiating. Burial followed in the W E Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancey Werrill
Clarksfield
M. EB
Rey Jones
Brighton
W. E
Tom Cummings Renews After Car Turnover Incident
Tom Cummings suffered severe damage to his vehicle after a turning over incident. Authorities investigated the accident and noted the car sustained extensive injuries. No other injuries were reported and the cause remains under review.
Local crashes and losses dot week near Blue Fly
This week near Blue Fly Ira Sutherland suffered broken ribs and multiple cuts when his car collided with another south of Barrett Chapel Saturday evening. The Sutherland vehicle was badly damaged. Also noted are losses of cattle by Guy Harwood and Harry Crandell amid widespread livestock illness. Miss Frazer, aged 94, died at home in West Clarksfield Monday evening January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Sutherland
Barrett Chapel
Sutherland
Harry Crandell
Howard Walker
Avon
Otto Keith
Wakeman
Elsworth Keith
Guy Harwood
Illness updates and society notes from local town
George Barnes and Ed Barnes are reported ill with quinsy and general illness. Jim Geer suffers ear trouble, Sherman Bill improves, and Harry Shays had an appendicitis operation at New London Hospital. Mrs J C Ames bedridden then improving slowly. others on sick list include Mrs Ray Haugsted and Miss Hazel Hurst. Family and social visits noted at J C Ames home and Town Hall meeting with new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barnes
Ed Barnes
Jim Geer
Sherman Bill
Harry Shays
New London Hospital
J. C Ames
Ray Haugsted
Hazel Hurst
Family visits across several households in Wakeman area
Mr and Mrs Otyes and children spent Sunday at Mrs George Cosswell's home. Mr and Mrs Raymouthton and family of Manefield visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ray Worcester. Also present were Mr and Mrs Jurorie and Mrs Worcester with two children from Wakeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Otyés
George Cosswell
Mra. Raymoodton
Manefield
Mra
Real Estate Transfers Reported by Land Title Company
Nellie Wetrick transfers Taylor street Wellington Village to Addison B Wadsworth. Alta L Gregg et al transfer 132.30 acres Medina Norwalk Road Wellington Township to G A Handley et al. Eunice P Rowland transfers 13 acres State Road Rochester Village to Ralph W Rowland et al. Sheriff’s Deed to The Cleveland Trust Co property Lexington Avenue Lorain. Kent Robinson et al transfer Union Street Wellington Village to W J Evans et al. W J Evans et al transfer 25 acres State Road Brighton Township to Kent Robinson et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Nellie W Wetrick
Addison B. Wadsworth
Taylor Street
Wellington Village
Alta L
Union Street
W J Evans
Kent Robinson
State Road
Brighton Township
Car Collision Damages Auto in Oberlin Area
George Andress of 116 St Clair Street Elyria drove a car that was damaged after midnight when it hit a truck trailer driven by Frank Lybarger of Mansfield at Stop 100 Oberlin road. Deputy sheriffs reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Andress
St. Clair Street
Elyria
Frank Lybarger
Mansfield
Stop 100
Oberlin Road
Omens of Mass Attack in the Orient and Local Fears
A man in the Orient plans to run amok mirroring local fears of self-harm. Before arming himself he shaves his head bathes and ties a white cloth around his head. The passage links global and domestic anxieties about violent outbursts.
The Murals of Borneo Moon Sun Eclipse Tale
The Murals of Borneo depict a myth where the moon is the sun s wife and the stars their children. The moon is said to flee across the sky from her ardent husband, and only during an eclipse do observers see them united in an embrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
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John Hamlin
Oberlin-Shansi
George, Taylor & Co
Cora M. Shepard
Barker St
Sibley & Sprague
Puritan
Schroll Coal
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lorain County Savings & Trust CO
Elyria, Ohio
Amherst, Ohio
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Ashland Team
Baptist Church
Amherst
Council
Federation
Tom Cummings
Marguerite Cook
Toledo
Cla A Smith
J. C. Ames
Town Hall
Justice of Peace
E E Hubbard
Perry Beers
Constable
J C Ames
Walter Lee
Ray Rider
W H Stone
Lawrence Ketchum
Flyrna
Harold Barnes
Berlin Heights
Donald Byron
Florence Day
al Force
Elyria Sav. & Trust
Glen Rogers
Elyria Lumber & Coal Company
Elyria Dairies
Sunshine Farms
Ry E Me
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