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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1932
Page
3
Paris reports France began delivery on a French government contract to buy 10 million bushels of Canadian hard winter wheat. The order repeats a 1930 purchase and deliveries span two months. France seeks a reciprocal concession from Canada on wines or silks, but no agreement reached. France still needs about 11 million bushels of foreign wheat to cover deficits.
Wheat representatives await word from the foreign office on whether to continue purchasing Central European wheat for political reasons or to buy remaining supplies on the open market from Canada the United States and Argentina.
The 11th birthday anniversary of Robert Lauer was celebrated with his schoolmates as guests. The evening opened with games and concluded in the dining room where dainty refreshments were served. Attendees included Nettie Schaffer Dora Wilhelm Dorothy Michael Thelma Schiefferstein Marjorie Becker Douglas Harris James Shotten Robert Cromwell Clarence Blarchfield and Anthony Ernst.
The Evergreen Club met at Mrs Carl Henes on Elyria avenue Wednesday afternoon for a short business session followed by social time. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Attending were Mrs William Cook Mrs Valentine Cook Mrs Henry Delefield Mrs Joe Coverdale Mrs Elmer Bischoff Mrs Carl Delefield Amherst and vicinity Mrs George Schwartz Miss Anna Peters Lorain and the hostess.
Mrs. H. W. Powers and Mrs. F. R. Powers are listed among re elected trustees F I Hubbard R L May Henry Gerstenberger and Henry Gerstenberger repeat as missionary and Sunday School superintendent. Clerks organist and committees include Marion Steele Mayme Blum Elmer Gall and Mrs N F Foster re elected.
The King's Daughters Class of St. Peter's Evangelical church meets at Miss Helen Roemer's home on Axtel street with Miss Frances Sabiers assisting. This first meeting of the year will be chaired by the new officers.
The Con gregational church held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening at the church. A turean supper was served at 6 39 followed by a business session. Annual reports were given and officers were elected with Miss Grace Purcell as treasurer and re-elections for deacon Dr H L Hall and deaconess.
The Sorosis Club meets this evening at Mrs. Harry Nicholl's South Main Street home with Mrs. Philip Brown as assistant hostess for the event.
Members of the Homebuilders' Class of the First Evangelical Church and their wives will be hosted at the parsonage by Rev. and Mrs A. M. Rickel.
Mrs L Plato entertained last evening at her Park Avenue home with a hostess circle. Guests gathered for an intimate social occasion in a private setting.
Former Queen Sophie, sister of ex Kaiser Wilhelm, died in Frankfurt after weeks of illness. She was 61. Surrounded by her children Princess Helene, ex King George of Greece, Prince Paul, and Princesses Irene and Katharina. Her husband King Constantin had been dethroned twice and succeeded by their son George. Sophie played a major role in Greek royal history during World War I and the move to the Greek republic. She was said to have backed Greece in joining the war on the side of the Kaiser.
Fred Collins a 37 year old regro convict at Rockview penitentiary will be charged with murder after he killed Miss Elizabeth Hickok 22 the prison psychiatrist daughter. He assaulted her then slashed her throat with a butcher knife and surrendered to guards after walking half a mile. Guards moved him to Western Penitentiary Pittsburgh for safety from other inmates. Dr. Asa Hickok the physician had treated Collins for four years and Collins had been living as a servant in the doctor’s home.
Circle No 2 of St Josephs Catholic church enjoyed a Bridge gathering at 400 with a course luncheon. Guests included Mrs J J Smythe Mrs A P Roth Mrs George Menz Mrs W Gammons Mrs J A Wesbecher Mrs H A Finnegan Mrs Harold Brown and the hostess.
1931 1932 officers of Eastern Stars honored Mrs G M Parker at the home of Mrs Jack Bruce Tenney avenue Wednesday afternoon. Fifteen guests attended with well filled baskets and luncheon followed a social afternoon. Mrs Parker received numerous lovely gifts.
Affirmation pure and simple, kept free of reasoning, is a sure means of making an idea enter crowds. America has long been the testing ground for many socialistic and communistic schemes, largely of European origin. Coal mine explosions are caused by explosive gas and are worsened by coal dust.
Mrs. B. A. Jenne, Mrs. Joseph Heathcote and guest Mrs. Hannah Jackson attended the funeral services of Mrs. Margaret Harrison at Elyria on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. J. Orcutt and Mrs Ed Lehman hosted the Ladies Society of the Congregational church at the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon. Plans for the year were outlined, a social hour followed, and luncheon was served to 25 members. In two weeks the society will be entertained by Mrs. Charles Krieg and Mrs. Saegert.
Mrs Clayton Young hosted the Wednesday 500 Club on Church Street with first honors to Mrs Peter Wollever, second to Mrs Theodore Schmitz, and third to Mrs Michael Wohlever. In two weeks the group meets with Mrs Peter Wohlever. Miss Lucy Horn entertained at a chicken dinner for her nephew Douglas Harris A birthday cake bearing the name Douglas centered the table for dinner with Mrs Emma Hunter, Walter Hunter, Mrs Pansy Harris, and the hostess, who received gifts.
Vintage fitness ad touts Kruschen Salts for fat loss and energy. It promises clearer skin brighter eyes and a youthful feeling after four weeks with a hot water drink daily and reduced pastry fats and sugars. The text urges buying from C. W. Phillips or any drugstore worldwide.
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