This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 38 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1937
Page
13
A middle aged businessman resumes golf amid rising blood pressure after a year without a formal check up. His doctor notes a 50 point surge, urges rest, reduced golfing, eating and smoking, and warns he must change habits to improve health.
The piece argues for regular checkups even when well, emphasizing that yearly or biannual examinations catch chronic diseases early and avert costly illness. It advocates appointing a trusted family physician, or choosing someone you can confide in, to perform preventive health evaluations.
A garbled survey item prompts questions about fitness tests and satisfaction levels. Text mentions recreation, exercise, and a mysterious 28 something, with unclear references to individuals and results.
Mrs. George Raittie hosted a joint meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society and Ladies' Aid. Officers were re-elected for the WMS, with C. E. Cook as president and R. G. Plerrer as vice-president, among others. A social period followed with refreshments for members and guests including Dr. Harvey Curtis and Rev. R. G. Pferter.
A vintage style beauty guide advises starting hair and skin care early to delay gray hair and aging. It recommends frequent scalp massages, shampoos, and gentle bleaching for lightening, plus richer creams, lubricants, and protective gloves. Emphasizes adjusting products to skin changes with age and climate.
Newton Baus, Mrs Clifton Simms and daughter Patricia, Mrs Leo Hanlon, Mrs L Behnke, Mrs Lawrence Latteman, Mrs C E Cook, Mrs C Price, Mrs Edward Brucker, Mrs R Hill and Mrs J P Rechtel appear in a local society notices column reflecting residents named for an upcoming event or announcement.
The Needle Guild Society met with Mrs. Carl Dramm on Wednesday. Officers elected: President Mrs. A. Z. Haist, Vice President Mrs. Albert Schroe cer, Secretary Mrs. Raymond Hiscox, Treasurer Mrs. Carl Dramm. An oyster supper was set for January 22 at the Schroeders. New Nutria names drawn. Next meeting with Mrs. Albert Ernst in South Amherst. A tureen lunch followed for members including Mrs. Clarence Lapp, Mrs. A. J. Hast, Mrs. Arthur Ernst, Mrs. Edith Deho, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Mrs. Francis.
Jane Herbert Goward recounts a mother who rejects spanking yet uses it monthly on Bobby, a seven year old, while Alice never is spanked. The piece analyzes temperaments, fairness, and the perceived justice in corporal punishment and its effects on behavior.
The column notes that polite forms evolve with generations preferring elder addressed by name such as Aunt Helen or Mother. A group farewell can be a shared cordial Good bye with a smile rather than per person. Invitations require RSVP meaning reply if you please.
Mrs. August Smith Mrs. Earl Dehn Mrs. Emil Schroeder Mrs. A. J. Hiscox Mrs. Raymond Hiscox Mrs. Albert Schroeder Mrs. M. O. Balls Miss Matilda Dramm Miss Mabel Dehn Miss Ethel Thompson
A slate of short society and family notes reports from Lorain Elyria Vermilion and nearby towns. Entries mention the Woman's Missionary Society executive board meeting with Mrs Milton Eppley, Colonel Gilmor Camp Auxiliary gathering, visits between families in Lorain Elyria Brownhelm Carlisle Eat on and Vermilion, and several relatives hosting or visiting relatives with names such as Frank Laraway Doris Brooks Edward Peters E W Stang and others.
Members met at Mrs. F. H. Peck home and elected officers for 1937 including Superintendent Russel Miller Assist. Superintendent Melvin Niggie Secretary Billy Kaeisel Assist. Secretary John Brandau for Brownhelm ELECT S. S. Officers.
Sheila Dorrance, a New York advertising firm receptionist, schemes to gain control of a nobleman’s share by exploiting his incompetence while Paul Terrant plans to elope with Claire to thwart Mrs. Matthews. Their cafe departure leads to tears and a tense ride to Port Washington, where Mr. Terrant recovers with Sheila beside him aboard a boat with Mrs. Vanderhoof observing.
Sheila endures a crushing private sorrow as Paul Terrant prepares to marry tomorrow. She cannot reveal her heartbreak to Phyllis or Mr. Horton, while Mrs. Vanderhoof presses for social normalcy. The afternoon echoes with staged laughter as Sheila conceals a，她 words and cling to a quiet vow awaiting a painful truth.
Corresponding secretary Mrs. R. W. Bechtel treasurer Mrs. H. B. Whittlesey librarian Donald Bechtel assistant librarian Wayne Leimbach pianist Jane Baird assistant pianist Arlene Northeim primary superintendent Mrs Ben Northeim cradle or superintendent Mrs F Heck.
An interesting discussion meeting was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J A Miller. Members of the Brownhelm Henrietta Black River townships Farm Bureau council met with O P Shilts as leader. Twenty three attended. The next meeting will be February 2 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Portman in Henrietta.
Leroy Hasenpflag starts his first semester at Ohio State University this week. Returning to campus after vacation are Vernon Trinter, a freshman, and James S. Willson, a senior.
Mrs Walter Fowell has been very ill with influenza. Mrs E M Leuszler spent several days with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Sterling Harwell and baby daughter Harriet Eleanor of Akron. Korn Jan first at Amherst Hospital to Mr and Mrs Alva Normandeau a gen Jerome. Mrs Normandean was formerly Miss Ruth M Miller. The second of the nine weeks tests will be held at the school Thursday and Friday next week. Among those who returned to college following the Holiday vacation were Beatrice and Grace Miller and Stewart Fairchild to Baldwin Wallace, Marguerite Bacon to Oberlin and Walter Fritsch and Albert Seceres to Sowling.
The Grafton Y P class held a Friday birthday dinner at the M E Church. Honored guests included Mrs. Myrtle Dunlap Mrs. Frances Beebe Mrs. Eleanor Johnson Mrs. Estella Tomkins Mrs. Marie Zacharias Rev. George Beebe Cecil Johnson George Edwards and Harland Johnson, each given a gift. The January project will be cash donations for fundraising. The February project will be announced by the Wars and Means committee. Rev Beebe invited non church members to join. The diversion was English Squares with many attendees and 13 children present. The next meeting will be at the Williamson home with Mrs A Schwed assisting.
The regular meeting of the Women’s Bible Class occurred Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Frances Trembath’s residence. Mrs. Reichard presided after the opening song, introducing two new members, Mrs. Alice Jones and Mrs. Laura Baker, as the business session followed with Anba Hosler, chairwoman of the pro-…
Puram H Moran 72, long serving chief of the Secret Service, resigns after 54 years of government service. He oversaw evidence against Al Capone, tracked counterfeiters, and guarded Presidents since Wilson’s era. He leaves with a $1500 yearly pension, faced with supporting his family on reduced pay. Morgenthau expresses sympathy and gratitude for Moran’s service. Moran notes a rare vacation after two decades of work.
The stam committee took charge with a Bible verse about God’s love read by each member. A contest was won first by Mrs Edith Howard. A social hour followed, with refreshments provided by the hostess. Twenty members attended plus one guest. February’s meeting will be hosted by Mrs George Beebe.
The Friendship Club met Thursday at Mrs. Frank Williamson’s home for Bunco. Prizes went to Mrs. Beatrice Frabotta high and Mrs. Beatrice Black low. Mrs. Williamsons sister Miss Wilfred Wright assisted. Members present included Iva Kinter, Beatrice Black, Beatrice Frabotta, Alice Wilczak, Dorothy Smith, Helen Lennerth, Dorothy McGill, Julia Jarish, Adeline Schwed, Hazel Strickland. Lennerth elected reporter. Next meeting set for Thursday January 2 at Mrs. Beatrice Frabotta’s home with Mrs. Alice Wilczak assisting.
Jackie Eugene Podlich aged 15 months, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Podlich of River Road Graf ton, was buried Friday afternoon at Nesbett cemetery with Rev A Schroeder of Elyria officiating. He is survived by his parents and two brothers Richard and Gilbert.
Additional members for the dinner committee of the County Council PTA include Mrs Cecil Johnson Mrs Dan Bradley Mrs Milo McClintock Mrs Herman Postle Mrs Jack Logan and Mrs Vancil Myers. Mr and Mrs W F Holcomb attended a birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs J P Holcomb in La Grange on Friday evening. Mrs Hal Rothgery spent Wednesday with her sister Mrs James Lilley of Elyria. Mrs Zelma Bartlett underwent a tonsil operation Friday.
Mrs Julius Jones of Wichita visited her brother and wife Mr and Mrs B A Rothgery and was a luncheon guest at their home on Thursday. Mrs A M Ewers spent a week with Mr and Mrs Kenyon Sharer of Hinkley and returned on Wednesday. John Knight Jr left Saturday to join Ernst and Ernst Co in Cleveland as an auditor. Harold Lang enrolled in an animal husbandry course at Ohio State University.
Vincent hosts include Mrs Allie McIntire and daughter Helen, Mr and Mrs James McIntire and daughter, Floyd Abshire of Portsmouth, guests from Tuesday to Thursday. Other attendees at supper Wednesday were Mrs Anna McIntire, Mr and Mrs George Wissinger, Mrs Joe Semy and two children of Elyria, Mrs J L McIntire and two children of Sheffield, Mr and Mrs Paul McIntire of Mansfield, and Mr and Mrs Harold Hurst of Griswold Road. The relatives had just returned from attending the funeral.
Huntington Grange met in Town Hall for the 1937 officer installation led by Brother John Barber. Seventy-one attendees from Wellington Ridgeville Penfield and Huntington gathered as refreshments followed in the Grange Hall. Ladies Aid and Circle 3 plan an all day meeting with dinner next Wednesday January 13. Local residents and visitors were mentioned including Wilma Wilson of Cleveland and Agnes Pratt visiting Ashland. Several come-and-go notes detail family and illness updates.
Sunday afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Wayne Keeler and their two children of Lakewood calling on Mr Kater and the Naegele brothers. Mrs Bessie Regal and Mrs Evelyn Bikfasy spent Tuesday night in Elyria with Mrs Kenneth Fuhrman. New Year supper guests at Roy Rozboril's home included Mr and Mrs Mike Thiel Sr and two sons Junior and Alex Mr and Mrs Marley Thiel and son Robert Dan and Miss Elsie Thiel all of Cleveland Helen Lavon resumed duties at the C Ward home in New London after illness Mrs Leland Gould from Litchfield spent Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs George Blessing.
Local Grange members joined the Traveling program in Columbia Station Tuesday night with Huntington Grange presenting the work. Attendees from the area included Mr and Mrs M Coe, Mr and Mrs Glenro Mohns, Mrs Henry West, Nettle Naegele, Mr and Mrs Earl Easterday, Martha Waldorf, James Heifner, Mr and Mrs Johnson Crile and family, Marion, Carolyn Rapking, Loufe Marshall and sons Loufe Jr.
Eaton Rural Women's Club gathered at Mrs. Hugh Peachey home with twelve members and one guest. Miss Alice Bird presented a demo on mending work while a business session preceded dinner. Next meeting location undecided.
Mrs. Lee Walkden and her daughter Margaret from Chatham were guests Monday of the W. R. Hawke family. Beulah Hawke and Gordon Hales are ill with whooping cough. Mrs. Albert Traxler is numbered among the sick. Twelve members of our grange attended the Columbia Grange meeting Tuesday night. Dr. Van Freeman from Chicago, visiting at the Hopwood home, has been ill the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hawke and twin sons spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Hawke's father, Burt Turner, in Litchfield.
Beginning January tenth, a series of novelty meetings will be held in local homes with Miss Carroll Cook hosting the first as a radio broadcast. A PTA First Aid series starts Tuesday January 19 at the school house, part of WPA work and free to the public under Red Cross instructor W. G. Dunaway. Circle Four of the Ladies Aid Society hosts January 14 at Mrs. Carlton Blaine’s home with L. B. Hindman of Blytia speaking on Tuberculosis control and cure.
Funeral services for G. McIntire are held in Elyria with burial at Murray Ridge Cemetery. The ceremony honors the deceased and will be conducted by local clergy, with neighbors and relatives attending. Contributions may be made to a chosen charity in lieu of flowers.
The regular meeting of the Hygiene class will be held Monday evening in the Vincent school. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sweet and son Eugene of Rocky River spent Tuesday evening with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Morris and sons.
The Parent-Teachers Association held a monthly meeting on Tuesday night. W. G. Dunaway, Red Cross instructor, outlined the First Aid course the PTA voted to sponsor. The Phantom Belle cast previewed Thursday night’s presentation for the group.
Wakeman Mrs. Raymond Croxford called on Mr. and Mrs. Harold Millhouse. Mr. and Mrs. McFee of Cleveland visited J. C. Canfield. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kolbla and daughter from Henrietta stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Knott. Kathleen McCreedy of Cleveland spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Dosia Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Reed and sons visited relatives in Lima. Division No. 2 met at Mrs. G. B. Haskins on Pleasant Street Wednesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Alva Beam and children Mr and Mrs Asher Beam and sons and Clarence Dart were recent guests of Eugene Beam and family in Brighton. Aletha Todd resumed schooling in Cleveland after holidays with her parents A S Todd. Audrey Ketchum returned to Ridgeville teaching after holidays with Carl Ket chum family. Fred Cooper of Detroit Michigan spent the weekend with Fremont Holmes. Frank Long and wife returned from the funeral of Frank Longer’s stepfather in South Bend Indiana. Charles Platt of Norwalk recently visited Mr and Mrs Herbert French. George Long of Ohio State resumed studies after holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Long.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.