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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1934
Page
4
Rate details outline a minimum charge of 35 cents and ten cents per line per day. The text uses initials numerals and abbreviations as single words and counts about five average words per line for formatting. The notice explains how lines are billed and provides instruction for submitting classified listings.
Classified lines show bicycle repair services, upholstery and furniture refinishing firms, sales of coal and wood, decorating offers, and appliance closures. Listings include Elyria Exchange furniture, typewriter supplies, farm realty, rental suites, and Ford Cabriolet for sale priced at 440. Several entries reference local addresses and phone numbers.
Two real estate auction notices from Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. Henry F. Oldag versus George Flood et al lists Lot 44 in John Co. Crisp addition Elyria at 150 Lincoln Court with a 3000 appraisal and staged payments. Also First Savings & Loan Company versus Fred C. Henry et al covers part of Original Elyria Township Lots 20 and 21 East of Black River, 144 Longfellow Street with a 4000 appraisal. Both set for January 20, 1934 at 10 a.m. at Elyria courthouse north door.
Thirty members of the Russia Township Farm Women's Club gathered in Oberlin Grange hall for a garments cleaning and pressing demonstration led by Miss Alice Bird. The group announced a second nutrition demo on February 19 at East Oberlin Community church and a sewing session for the Yo coverlet at the next meeting. The club and township leaders urged attendance and noted charitable gifts of comforters and Christmas food baskets. The next regular meeting is February 21.
Large attendance at Oberlin Grange No 1003 meeting. All officers present. Auditing committee found secretary and treasurer accounts correct and balanced. Secretary presented itemized year receipts and expenditures. Retiring master thanked officers and members for cooperation during his term.
Edward Whiton installed as installing officer with Elsa Whiton as marshall and Rachael Asby regalia bearer. Officers elected included Parke Overseer, Emmerick Lecturer, Schmitz Steward, Berg Asst Steward, Manns Chaplain, Parke Treasurer, Schramm Secretary, Hanlon Gatekeeper, and Heath Pomona among others.
Lorain County Farm Bureau joint Russia and Pittsfield units held in East Oberlin with presiding chairman Glenn Hobbs and talks by Wm. A. Caskey C. I. Hummel and Roscoe Campbell. The group favored uniting county Farm Bureau with the Co operative Association and elected officers. Also Lorain County Pomona Grange No 79 reported 628 members and planned the fourth annual Grange Rally at Wellington February 22. Grange Beautiful Grange pageant praised by attendees. Horton Alger recovery noted along with social cake and coffee.
William Grills spends vacation days at Edw Schramm home. Walter Reinhard from Niagara Falls visits his mother Vi ola Berg. William Berg and son Claire Reinhard visit Henry Gru gel in Amherst. Ehrmann Smith wedding party guests hosted by George Emmerich family in Elyria. Lucy Berg of Oberlin dines with Anna Berg. Harlan Schramm attends bridge party at Maynard Gott home in Oberlin. Marc and Edwin Bartlett visit Grace Bartlett in Cleveland. Marguerite Grills visits Norwalk relatives. Maubrey O Neale and Alma Bartlett guests at Bartlett home. B Chester Nash travels to Sandusky. Anna Berg, Schramm, Simeon Nash, Fred Berg and John Emmerich attend Grange Realty Co annual meeting. Kate Gentes spends week with sister Anna Berg. Charles Gibson, injured in crash, four weeks recovering with crutches.
Avon Lake Ohio January 15 Mr and Mrs Edward Buswell of Steve Moore Road were pleasantly surprised on their 24th wedding anniversary January 10 Guests included Mr and Mrs Lorni Galect Amherst Mr and Mrs Otto Bungeser Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Mr and Mrs George Garner Mr and Mrs Elmer Styne Mr and Mrs L Tibbett Lorain Mr and Mrs Charles Gilman and Mr and Mrs Hastings Bean Avon Lake The evening featured card games and many gifts were given Refreshments were served late in the evening.
Mrs Archie Spade hosted the Hill Toppers at a 1 PM Thursday luncheon. Bridge honors were won by Mrs James Tomer Mrs Dwight Easty and Mrs Leo Heider. In two weeks Mrs Glen Beard will entertain the members.
The Afternoon Bridge club met with Mrs. Howard Drake on a Wednesday at one o'clock for a luncheon and card games. Prizes were won by Mrs. Eugene Herman, Mrs. Oscar Kuback, and Mrs. Hugh Kane. In two weeks they will meet with Mrs. William Franklin.
The T. N. T. Club met at Mrs Otto Katterhenrys home for a one oclock luncheon. A business meeting followed and officers were elected with Mrs Morris Bloomfield as president and a secretary treasurer to be chosen.
Wellington reports Mrs May McAfee director of Paris center of the Quaker church addressed the Women's Afternoon club about Jewish refugees in France and the relief work amid European war tensions. She noted 30 000 Jews banished from Germany faced hardship though allowed in army camps and some found teaching roles in Spain as shortages rose. Fifty ladies attended and tea was served.
The Lorain county school orchestra will perform at the Brighton PTA meeting in the Brighton school auditorium on Tuesday evening. The young musicians will present the entire program of the evening. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
J D Hervey manager of the Cleveland division of the Dairy Men's Co operative Sales association told local dairy men that a dependable outlet for all milk at fair prices is essential. He noted rising supply with stagnant demand due to reduced buying power and lack of advertising, urging a single strong cooperative to stabilize prices and promote the product.
Twenty four members of the Missionary societies of the Methodist church gathered Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs A B Jones. Mrs D P Wells led devotional services with the topic Light. The day’s study focused on advancing women through the Christian religion. Mrs L A Baumgardner led the study book review.
The report states Mrs. Granville Dunlap received a bouquet as the outgoing president after Mr. Britton’s re election. An Alumni business and social meeting is planned at Park Hall on January 17 at 8 o'clock. Clarence Weber is listed as sick. Miss Betty Ohl of Lorain visits Mr. and Mrs. Archie Spade.
Girl Scouts met Friday afternoon for a regular meeting. Patrols studied code and games were played. One new member, Doris Bouse, joined. All village girls aged 10 and over are welcome to join. Taps were sung in a horse shoe formation.
The Lake Avenue Bible School board met in the school auditorium Tuesday evening with good attendance. Plans to improve the Sunday school during the coming year were discussed.
Members of the Methodist Missionary society stage a “Trip Around the World” in the Sunday school room with sessions in the afternoon and evening of February 5. The event imagines circumnavigation in hours and is inspired by a writer’s eight day quest.
Thirty five Past Matrons and Patrons Association members attended a covered dish supper in the Masonic hall. Hosts were Dr. and Mrs. E F Grose and Mrs Sara Curtice. Five new members were welcomed: Dora Spangler Helen Baker Edward Wells Nina Ormeroid and Homer Barbe.
Entertained by Mrs. C. C. Spangler the Worthy Patrons of the Eastern Stars held a 1930 district gathering. Dinner at Ramser Grille followed by the group’s regular business meeting with ten past Worthy Matrons present.
Seventy five members of the Turtle club from across the county enjoyed their annual Pancake and Sausage supper at the American Legion hall on Thursday.
Entries for the Quilt display sponsored by the Friendship Guild of the Congregational church will be held Monday afternoon from one to five o'clock at the Herrick auditorium. The display opens to the public Tuesday at one. Florence LaGanke of the Cleveland Press will speak on Quilts at 2 30. Tea will be served.
Results from Thursday evening weekly bridge event at Ramser Grille show Keith Andrews and A R Branson finishing first. L Hewes and Dr Downey took second, Webber BeVier and Vern Banning third, Robert Walden and Wagner fourth, Henry Ramser and William Bennett fifth, H G Laundon and Albert Warren sixth.
Henry Ramser invites Grand Slam Bridge Club members to a dinner party at the Ramser Grille on Thursday evening. The club held weekly contract bridge tournaments for months and the final scoring will be announced at the last meeting on January 18.
Miss Janet Clisby daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern Clisby has returned home after several months in Philadelphia. Her nurse accompanied her to Ohio and back to her hometown.
Reports from the committees list chairmen for several areas. Social chairwoman is Mrs. Cole, decorating chairwoman Mrs. Croskey, flower chairwoman Mrs. Miller, and resolution chairwoman Mrs. Green.
Paul Wainwright will conduct a song service during Sunday services at Community church. Sunday school begins at 9 30 followed by morning worship at 10 45. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
The Woman's Association of the Community church will meet Wednesday at Mrs J H Hogan's home with a luncheon at noon. Officers for 1934 will be elected during the business portion. a good attendance is requested.
In Durango Colorado W H Brandenburg weighs in with a massive cabbage that pounds 2112 and measures 46 inches around claiming the national garden championship He also shows two other large cabbages weighing 19 1 2 and 20 pounds to prove consistency of his crop.
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