Agriculture outreach expands in Lorain County last year
Lorain County agricultural extension reports increased activity with 25 lines of agriculture and 20 townships served. It details 9,395 at 142 farmers meetings, 343 farm visits, 989 office calls, and 713 bulletins. Committees aided poultry, fruit, gardens, potatoes, sheep, and farm management projects engaging hundreds of participants and youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Agcultural Extension Service
Siorton B. Alger
C. I. Hummel
Althoneh Alger
Hummel
Alger
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Home Gardens
T. H. Breyley
Leroy Shirkey
F. E. Kelloge
Jay M. Whitney
Ernest Reisinger
E. C. Cotton
E. J. Nussdorfer
Ruben Miller
F. B. Shriver
L. L. Barber
Otto C. Knoble
Lester Youtzy
T. J. Nussdorfer
Henry Leimbach
C. B. McAllister
John Rose
H. L. Leimbach
N. J Hoskin
Reuben Baus
Harry Rowland
Ralph Ring
Elson Munn
R. E. Campbell
H. G. Portman
A. D. Crocker
Chester Nash
Eldred Brothers
Dyke and Son
Committees Form Plan for Brownhelm Farm Institute
Six Brownhelm Township committees prepare for the Farmers Institute to be held at the Brownhelm Township School auditorium on January 25. Speakers from the state institute include Vernon E. Crouse and Mrs. Charles Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownhelm Township
Farmers’ Institut
State Institute
Vernon E. Crouse
North Lima
Charles Lawrence
Wayne County
Lawrence
Brownhelm Institute
Crouse
Mahoning County
F. M. Smith
H. L. Leimbach
Parker Bair
Sam Bacon
Karl Hasenpflug
A. J. Cooper
R. W. Bechtel
Ray Lees
John Portman
J. Miller
J. Portman
R. H. Fairchild
Elmer Love
Arthur Northeim
R. Bechtel
Gladys Zilch
Ohio farmers report average income of 603 in 1931
About 1300 Ohio farmers in 75 counties kept farm records and cooperated with Ohio State University agricultural analysts. They averaged 603 dollars income in 1931, with data compiled from 124 meetings and summarized by extension service economists.
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Ohio
Agricultural Extension Service
Ohio State University
College of Agriculture
State farm income and expense snapshot by average farm
The report covers statewide farm economics with an average farm size of 143 acres. Cash receipts average to $2,314 per farmer, driven by dairy $718 hogs $446 poultry $355 sheep $293 cattle and steers $77 crops $418 and other sources $213. Cash expenses total include feed $284 taxes $218 labor $152 fertilizer $83 and other items $557.
Farmers Week at Ohio State University Highlights Livestock Profits
About 5000 Ohio farmers will attend Farmers Week at Ohio State University January 30 to February 3. Sessions will feature profitable livestock experiences, dairy cattle feeding, calf management, swine production, beef profitability, and corn and cattle price impacts. Five dairy breed associations will hold annual meetings during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio State University
Farmers’ Institute
State University
Lorain County farmers report profits in extension study
Fourteen of twenty six farm record keepers in Lorain County showed profits in the past year. Dairying contributed 54 percent of income, poultry and eggs 11.9 percent, potatoes 10.1 percent, and fruit 6.3 percent. Interest on capital was the largest expense at 20.1 percent, with feed 11.1 percent, labor hire 9.2 percent, and taxes 8.3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
County Agricultural Extension Service
C. I. Hummel
Huntington And Brighton Farm Meetings Next
The Farmers' Institute season moves from Lorain County to Huntington Township and Brighton Township next week. The Huntington Institute runs Wednesday and Thursday, followed by the Brighton Institute on Friday and Saturday with Vernon E. Crouse of North Lima and Mrs. Neal Wyatt Kyle of Somerset as speakers and a program of entertainment and local talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Lorain County
Huntington Township
Brighton Township
Huntington Township Institute
Brighton Township Institute
Vernon E. Crouse
North Lima
Mahoning County
Neal Wyatt Kyle
Somerset
Perry County
Spencer Spencer notes and society items in Spencer
Spencer Spencer January society column reports sewing clubs church Bible study and various visits. Includes updates on M L Fuller recovering from a broken leg and many local families hosting or visiting relatives from Cleveland Ashland and Wellington.
Local Socials and Community Notes From Lagrange
Mrs Earl Lewis and Mrs William McMillan of Elyria spent Saturday with friends in Lagrange. Fred Dernier recovering from illness. Alonzo Jackson hosted Emil Ruth and family and Rev Fogle of South Amherst on Sunday. Gay N Curtice and family of Cleveland visited. W H Jackson hosted Judson Jackson and Robert of Elyria. Baptist prayer meeting moved to Mrs Mary Gott Thursday. School resumed after vacation. Harvey Johnson and four daughters of Belden plan spring move to Carlson farm on Riverroad. Mason Powers and daughter Earl Lewis visited Cleveland.
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LA Grange
Earl Lewis
William McMillan
Elyria
Fred Dernier
Alonzo Jackson
Emil Ruth
Fogle
South Amherst
Gay N. Curtice
Cleveland
W. H. Jackson
Judson Jackson
Robert
Mary Gott
Harvey Johnson
Belden
Carlson
Mason Powers
Past Matrons Dinner Held by Lyndon Chapter
Lyndon Chapter past matrons gathered at Mrs. Andrew Rawson’s home for a six o’clock dinner last Friday with nine guests. The newly elected officers are Mrs. F. B. Gott president Mrs. Ford Hastings vice president and Mrs. Harmon Sheldon secretary and treasurer.Ladies quilted during the evening and plans for February 22 and March meetings were announced, with hosting duties assigned to Mrs. Nichols Hastings and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Sheldon
Andrew Rawson
Lyndon Chapter
F. B. Gott
Ford Hastings
Masonic Hall
James Nichols
Pomona Grange Attendees Gather in Grafton Saturday
Grangers listed include Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Holcomb, Mrs. Mae Runals and son Lewis, Mrs. Alonzo Jackson, Mrs. Harley Spicer, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gott, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Stranahan, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Robbins, A. E. B. Archer, Mrs. Orva Hastings, Mrs. F. D. Hastings, Mrs. C. H. Opfer and Pearl, among others, at Pomona Grange in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Grange
Grafton
R. D. Holcomb
Mae Runals
Lewis
Alonzo Jackson
Harley Spicer
C. W. Gott
L. W. Stranahan
G. W. Robbins
A. EB. Archer
Orva Hastings
F. D. Hastings
C. H. Opfer
Pearl
Ocean grayhounds and the fading glamour of grand liners
New York dispatch traces the demise of lavish ocean liners and the “grayhounds” who once defined glamour. It notes dwindling first class patrons, a winter blend of diplomats and merchants, and spectators who gamble via quiet, costly splendor.
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New York
Silk McGlone
Diamond Ike
Dude O’rafferty
Manhattan Styles Bloom With Bold 1930s Tailoring
A vivid slice of fashion shows Manhattan tailors embracing dramatic silhouettes. Coats grow wide shouldered and full chested, skirts narrow, trousers balloon and vests display oversized lapels. Pancake derby hats finish the bold look.
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Manhattan
Stage Dancers Echo Bert Lahr Imitating Clifton Webb
A playful description notes performers adopting exaggerated evening dress and a jaunty walk, likening their gait to Bert Lahr mimicking Clifton Webb in a passeur style. The tone blends mock elegance with comic impersonation.
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Bert Lahr
Clifton Webb
Indians and garb blend in American looks
The passage notes that after generations many Americans resemble Native traits. It suggests if John Nance Garner wore a feathered bonnet and blanket he could pass as a Cherokee chief.
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John Nance Garner
Don Marquis Returns to Town Amid Royal Welcome
Don Marquis received a hearty reception on his return, marking a warm welcome that contrasted with a distant, five year absence as townspeople recall his departure and greet the familiar figure.
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Don Marquis
La Grange to host Pomona Grange in September
Mrs. Fred Tran and her son Morris are mentioned as part of the local audience. The schedule lists La Grange as hosting Pomona Grange in September, suggesting an upcoming community event or gathering attended by residents.
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Fred Tran
Morris
la Grange
Pomona Grange
Grange Card Party Hosts Nine Tables Saturday Evening
Nine tables were in play at the Grange card party with Pedro and Five Hundred featured. The next event is set for Saturday evening January 21 and all are welcome.
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Pedro
Spicer Birthday Party Honored By Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Ed Spicer entertained a family party Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Alva Spicer. Elyria guests attended from out of town to celebrate. The event also marked the former Alva Spicer birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Spicer
Alva Spicer
Elyria
Delightful Party Honors Mrs Giles Birthday in Elyria
Mr and Mrs Irving Shepherd entertained the Chamber Music Society and friends on Mrs A E Giles birthday in Carlisle East avenue Elyria The evening featured music and ping pong A freshment course was served Miss La Verda Gott Algena and Ruth Adams attended A large basket of flowers was given to the guest of honor.
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Irving Shepherd
East Avenue
Elyria
Chamber Music Society
A. E. Giles
Carlisle
la Verda Gott
Algena
Ruth Adams
B. Y. P. U. Meeting Led by Kelner and Walkden
Thirty members attended the B. Y. P. U. regular Sunday session. Malcolm Kelner led the devotionals and Eileen Walkden guided the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Kelner
Eileen Walkden
Kipton Sunday School Elects Officers
Kipton January 12 The Community Sunday School elected its officers for the coming year. Paul Sandrock was chosen superintendent with Mrs. Lloyd Sutherland as assistant superintendent, Carl Bates as secretary, and Virginia Blackwell as treasurer.
Sudden thought about approaching a cannon and space
A brief musing questions whether people instinctively keep distance from a cannon as it nears or passes by. The line prompts reflection on awareness and safe distance in potentially dangerous situations.
Movie ushers blamed for botched service during disturbance
A report describes irritation with ushers in cinema houses as Harry Evans chased by staff at an aisle and forced to grab a brigadier by the epaulet. He shouted that he wanted to hide from the usher in fear and anger.
Dainty Dancer Quip Sparks Flirtatious Exchange
A 1933 syndicate cartoon strip captures a playful jab as a character flirts with another. The dialogue hints at a kiss or a teasing invitation, reflecting lighthearted backstage banter in classic newspaper humor.
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Church roster lists ministers teachers and class leaders
Donald Davidson, Edith Hudson and Frances Davidson are pianists and choristers alongside Charles Bayless and Griffin Great. Teachers for the classes include Edna Bates and Mrs Helen Davidson for Primary, Florence Emory for Junior Girls, Ivy Emory for Junior Boys, Wm Rosa for High School, Ruth Kelly for Young People, Mrs Haigh for Ladies Bible, and Wayne Lawrence for Men’s Bible. Rev P E Harding fills pulpit during Rev N W Bates illness. Bates shows some improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Davidson
Edith Hudson
Frances Davidson
Charles Bayless
Griffin
Edna Bates
Helen Davidson
Florence Emory
Ivy Emory
Wm. Rosa
Ruth Kelly
Haigh
Wayne Lawrence
P. E. Harding
N. W. Bates
Bates
Local families host, visit, and attend
Names of Cleveland and Wellington residents visit relatives in nearby towns. Several attend Sunday meals, calls, and a funeral in Rochester. Students return to school after illness. others spend Sunday with kin in Wakeman and Oberlin.
Local social notes from Wakeman and area
Mrs Charles Knott and children of Wakeman visited Mr and Mrs George Bickel on Sunday. Elyria guests Mr and Mrs Albert Plas visited Mrs J N Weber’s family. Helen Kopas and Frank Kothe returned to school after illness. Mr and Mrs C N Williams and Bobby of West Ridge were guests of Mrs Electa Brumby. Elyria visitor Harry Hawk came Tuesday. Rev Wm H Schweinfurth was in Wellington Monday. M E Perkins spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Harry Crosier of Pittsfield. Howard Hawk of Shelby visited his grandmother Mrs Electa Brumby Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Harold
Cleveland
J. H. Calkins
Harold Bursley
Wellington
B. F. Lees
Ernest Twining
Oberlin Road
Elwood Austin
Orla Cowen
Will Hewitt
Reuben Calkins
Harry Campbell
Rochester
Virgie Ober
Muriel Davidson
Gene Ostriem
Virginia Blackwell
Florence Emory
Ralph Morgan
Phyllis
Arthur Lucas
Chalmer Davidson
Oberlin
J. B. Davidson
Charles Knott
Wakeman
George Bickel
Albert Plas
Elyria
J. N. Weber
Helen Kopas
Frank Kothe
C. N. Williams
Bobby
West Ridge
Electa Brumby
Harry Hawk
Wm. H. Schweinfurth
M. E. Perkins
Tesday
Harry Crosier
Pittsfield
Howard Hawk
Shelby
Huntington Grange Plans Officer Installation
Huntington Grange met with Worthy Master O H Dirlam. Installation of officers was planned for January 19 after noting Broth er Hocum of LaGrange could not attend. The group shared riddles and jokes then refreshments were served by several members. Mary Markham of Wellington Grange visited.
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Grange
Huntington
Huntington Grange
O. H. Dirlam
Brother Hocum of
LaGrange
Minert Laborie
Fred Mohns
Hart Leininger
Mary Markham
Wellington Grange
Local Social Calls and Obituary Notes in Ohio
Mr and Mrs L D Baughman of Akron and their two sons Terance and Jack visited Irvin Davidson on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Pratt visited Mrs Ida Biddinger in Ashland who is reported ill. Carmi Kelsey died Monday at his home after three weeks illness with flu and heart trouble. John Berger cared for Kelsey during illness. J C Rapking and family spent Sunday with Joe Cochrane in Medina. Joe Rapking and two children visited Ben Burge in Wellington. George Hart has been ill recently and friends inquire about him.
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Carolyne
Oscar
Joe Cochrane
Medina
Joe Rapking
Ben Burge
Wellington
George Hart
Sunday Service Highlights at Vincent Methodist Church
The Vincent Methodist Church held morning services led by Rev. F. A. Ashburn with a duet by Elaine Brown and Delores Litz. Announcements noted a Progressive Class gathering at the Lewis home Thursday. Ashburn spoke on Mark 1 15 and warned of inadequate repentance and eternal rewards.
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F. H. Lewis
Samson
Ashburn
Calvin Coolidge
God
Theunday
Jesus
Repentance and Sunday School Session Reflections
A sermon links repentance to restitution and turning to God while a Sunday School session led by John Harnish Sr. includes songs such as The Old Rugged Cross and So Keeps Me Singing. Miss Litz reports 99 attendees, higher than 81 last week and 116 a year ago, with prayers and the closing hymn Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling.
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Hell
Jesus
John Harnish
Old Rugged Cross
Mr. Harnish
Local Notes From Town Line on January Visits and Calls
Miss Emily Karpinski spent Monday in Canada. Carl Seeley has been ill for a week. Frank Jones resumed work in Elyria after three weeks sick. Misses Lucy Clark and Margaret Moore visited Miss Maggie Crilley. Mrs F Tran and Ruth and Morris Tran spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Paul Recard in Wellington. Miss Gladys Gant spent Friday with Miss Loreene Jones. Mrs A Barnath and Mrs F Tran attended a Bible class social at Mrs Beers in Grafton. Families of S Howard, W Tran and F Tran were entertained at J and daughter Winifred in Grafton on New Year’s Day. Richard Chambers of Elyria called at the John Mohler home Saturday. Mrs H Howard and son Stanley of Eaton and Mrs Carl Yoat of Kipton called at Fred Tran’s Sunday. Candace and Ann Behner and LaVerne and Jane Jones called on Alice Mohler Friday.
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Spencer
Queen Esthers
Geraldine Weidrick
M. L. Fuller
Fuller
Spencer M. E
L. J. Quade
Bridge Club
Violet Auker- Man
Bly Rice
Cleveland
Charles Touby
Don Weidrick
Martin Weidrick
John Ebner
John Raab
Lester Bradley
Belle Bradley
Penfield
Alva Fuller
Frank Fuller
Ashland
Josephine Crossmeyer
Genevieve Heilman
W. H. N. Society of the
Spencer Methodist Church
Ray Aldrich
Aldrich
Santa Browand
Anna Betz
Otto White
Oscar Clark
Frank Luce
Chicago
Illinois
Lucas
Rickel West Street
Helen Boone
Red Oak
Ilona
W. D. Boone
John Emerson
Homerville
Helen Bement
Charles Brown
Liberty Bell Temple
Medina Temple
Harold Leiby
Sullivan
Eckelberry
Beulah Woods
Juniata College
Clara Woods
Clifford Friend
Herman Friend
Walter Notts
R. A. Cordray
Will Akins
le Ha
New Medina
W. E. Fusselman
Wackerman
Loudenville
Gen. Hartman
Ivan Boone
Simon Rice
Wellington
Merlin Bement
Seymore Moone
Fannie Stile
Barberton
Harvey Browand
Charles Phiester
R. J. Cuddy
Frances
Nellie Bail
Caroline Wood
Mary Wood
A. Kerutis
Earl van Boxel
Frank Ric
Earl Weidrick
Leonard Bridges
Derr Bowman
Belle Gannette
Blanche Hales
John McSweeny
Seth Parker
M. BE
Huntington M. E
Paul Miller
Galion
Nellie Rugg
Gladys Curry
Crawford’s Corners
Eva Ridgeway
Lodi Hospital
Lionel Breyley
Carlton Breyley
Carlton
Missiah Bemen
Simon Browand
Townline
Emily Karpinski
Canada
Carl Seeley
Frank Jones
Elyria
Lucy Clark
Margaret Moore
Maggie Crilley
F. Tran
Ruth
Morris Tran
Paul Recard
Gladys Gant
The
River Road
Loreene Jones
A. Barnath
Beers
Grafton
S. Howard
W. Tran
Winifred
Richard Chambers
John Mohler
H. Howard
Stanley
Eaton
Carl Yoat
Kipton
Fred Tran
Candace
Ann Behner
LaVerne
Jane Jones
Alice Mohler
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Bungle
Harry J. Tuthill
Peggy
Bob and
Kleo
Brownhelm Plan Farm Institute
Tee
Carter
C. M. Co
Advt
Brighton
Hollywood
Atlanta
Christopher Morley
Mistlette
Marquis
Lois Long
Bill Hamilton
Katherine Dale Owen
Dudley Field Malone
Robert Ripley
Jack Haley
Steve Hannagan
George Ade
St. John Ervine
George Bernard Shaw
London
Ethel Barrymore
Charles Laughton
Vincent
Zemo
Willard
Crooks Coal
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