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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1931
Page
2
Death notices for Hanmer and Frank B McKinnon reported with funeral details. Birth, family survivors, and burial locations noted. Church activities include M E missionary society quilt block work and a Methodist men’s meeting with district church representatives. Social visits and town residents’ weekly movements are listed with multiple named individuals and nearby towns.
Sealed bids to lease a portion of Brookdale Cemetery in Carlisle Township Lorain County Ohio must be received by the Director of Public Service in Elyria City Hall by 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday January 20 1931. Bids require names of all interested parties and a $100 certified check. the city may reject any or all bids and waive irregularities. Classified by John N Eidt Director of Public Service. Dec 15 22 29 Jan 12.
Funeral services were held Friday for Joy Hanmer infant daughter of Merle and Minnie Nieding Hanmer in Pittsfield Ohio. The infant passed away shortly after birth, with the family requesting prayers as they mourn this loss.
In South Amherst on January 12 the Congregational Sunday school met in the church parlors for a business and social session. A pot luck supper for about twenty five guests preceded reports from committees and the election of officers including Helen Baker superintendent and Arthur Powers assistant. The evening closed with further social time.
The South Amherst basketball squads defeated Highland on the local gym floor Friday evening. Fred Holzhauer led scoring as the standout player, with the boys winning 28 to 9 and the girls 20 to 10.
After a two and a half weeks vacation the workmen of The Cleveland Quarries Co. started back to their duties this morning.
The American Legion Auxiliary Post No 1997 members will be entertained Tuesday evening at Mrs Clarence Kern’s Amherst home with Miss Stella Krugman and Mrs Alvin Brown assisting. P T A regular meeting set for Wednesday evening in the school auditorium with Assistant County Superintendent Bailey as speaker. Public invited.
Mrs. Sarah Schubert of Cam een stays with Mrs. Eva Bryant while the village council meets in the town hall this evening. The Zipp funeral in Lorain drew Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaub and Mr. and Mrs. John Schaub. Mrs. Albert Bickel of Cleveland visits the Emerys over the weekend. The School Board convenes in the school office tonight for a regular conclave. The last evening prayer meeting was held at the Methodist church Friday with Mr. Kohlsmeyer of Lorain as speaker and Rev. James Lyon in charge. There was large attendance. Mr. and Mrs. William Allsop visited Akron friends, and the Ladies Dime Society of the Congregational church hosts Thursday at Mrs. Ford Moser’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Muthoof Amherst called on relatives here Saturday. Mrs. Eva Bryant, her house guest Mrs. Sarah Schubert, and Hobart Bryant were Saturday callers in Elyria. The Woman’s Foreign Missionary society meets Wednesday at Mrs. Phillip Eular’s home. Received word: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Emery and…
Mrs Albert Bickel spent Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Fulliner in Amherst, enjoying a social gathering with local residents and neighbors.
Columbia report notes Rev. WM Mackey formerly of Trinity M E Church Mansfield has been named Prison Chaplain at Mansfield Reformatory and has begun duties. The item also mentions local visits by Mrs Mayer and family, Jay Jasper’s illness, Ladies Aid monthly supper plans, and Ordella Walker winning a coloring contest prize.
Berea residents Mr. and Mrs. Jos Osborne were surprised by a large party in their honor on Wednesday marking their golden wedding anniversary. Guests from Columbia, Ridgeville, Elyria and Berea brought gifts, shared cakes, and well wishes as the affair capped a day of social visits and community well wishing.
Mrs. Fanny Mae Adams and her son Walter of Cincinnati visited the home of her brother Ambrose Rasner to spend an indefinite time. Miss Francis Stinebring and guest Miss Marion Knapp of Olmsted Falls were supper guests of Miss Laura Bell Stoughton. Mrs. D. R. Roberts and child and Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Morris called on Mr. and Mrs. Roland Morris and son. Mrs. John Gens called on Mrs. Grace Haynes.
Mr and Mrs Victor Myers hosted the Willing Workers M E Church Sunday School class for a regular meeting on Wednesday evening. A brief business session preceded a social hour with attendees including Myron Starr Arthur Esch truth Martin Carlyle Francis Stinebring Marian Knapp Mary Westcott Julia Balint Laurabel Stoughton Carl Olsen LeRoy Hambly and Mrs Smith of Amherst. Refreshments were served. Mr Bonney of Lorain visited his daughters Carl yle and Hamish and family for a few days.
Mrs C E McIntire entertained the Number Three Division of the M E Church Ladies Aid Society at her home Wednesday afternoon with guests present in attendance.
Old Glory Grange hosted Carlisle and Grafton granges with officers from all three groups installed. Darius Holcomb led the ceremony with help from Mrs. Blanche Spicer, Mrs. Edith Holcomb, and Mrs. Carrie Kobelt. New Old Glory officers include Albert Archer master Cyril Rhinders overseer Wilmot Long steward Clement Rhinders Adeline Kobelt secretary Pearl Opfer Frank Getridge chaplain Gertrude Jump Mary Bober lectur er Lewis Runals Irene Getridge Erma and Marian Sanders. Harvey Johnson, nine years at Farmers Supply Co, will move his family to a Grafton farm in spring. Orva Hastings will work at the elevator.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oliver and Mr. and Mrs. Deibert Oliver attended a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Knowles at 4543 West 139 street Cleveland Ohio. The honored guest was Mrs. Knowles.
In Cleveland the Wistaria club and guests were entertained Thursday evening January 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Olle Heindricks in Brooklyn A bountiful dinner was served to twenty three followed by a social evening Mr and Mrs
Mrs. Erwin Adams will entertain the club on Thursday January 22 with the social gathering hosting Will E Outts as guests from Cleveland.
The Five Hundred Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Stevens, enjoying cards and a refreshment course. Prizes went to Mrs. Will Younglas, Mrs. George Nichols, Mrs. Will Wolfe, Mrs. Harley Spicer, and Mrs. Charles Opfer. Local visits include Fred White of Lodi with cousin Blaine Archer, and Mrs. Bessie Rumsey with Will Nichols. The Jolly Harvesters plan an all-day Jan 14 gathering at Mrs. M. W. Rowlands. The Reserve Power and Light Co of Cleveland bought the La Grange electric plant and has taken possession. Members attended events from Oberlin to Toledo. Frank Zangier’s funeral in Toledo noted.
La Grange Old Glory Grange No. 2215 met with Worthy Master Frank Stevens presiding. Darius Holcomb installed officers including Blanche Spicer marshal and Edith Hastings and Carrie Robert assistants. Ninety four members attended. Edith Hopkins won the evening prize. Lunch for about 120 grangers and juveniles followed.
Data from the 1930 census of manufacturers shows U S butter output for the prior year totaling 1 518 894 529 pounds valued at 664 415 577 dollars. The totals include whey butter and butter oil.
Dick the ostrich, a zoo favorite, was killed when a fan offered a safety pin. He swallowed the pin and died, leaving mourners and two cherished remains behind.
Wallingford Vermont reports a 13-pound bobcat named Rocky captured near White Rocks. Dan Regimball keeps the wild cat as a pet, noting its affectionate demeanor despite its size.
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