Oberlin Briefs Recap Local Socials And Visits
Oberlin notes report several social visits and family moments. Mrs Webber remains bedridden five months after a broken hip while Peter Webber hosts Elyria friends. Eliza Mann returns from Youngstown. Mrs Kerwin and guests from Monroe Michigan join dinner. other Oberlin residents entertain and travel to Elyria and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
F. J Schmitz
N. Webber
Peter Webber
Elyria
Webber
C. Justin
Ralph
Eliza Mann
Esther
Youngstown
Michael Smith
Jack Kerwin
Monroe
Mich
A. Chiff
Leo Smith
Billie
Dorothy Smith
George Wohleber
Wimeimy
Local social round up at area families
Residents report visits and gatherings across Elyria Ridgeville and adjoining areas. Matt Wohbber and family host and attend events. numerous calls noted at Webber, Justin, Schmitz, Nolan and Hastings homes. Packed weekend with birthdays, cards, music and meals across several households.
Firestone Converts to Buchmanism in New Life Claim
Russell Firestone of Akron Ohio, son of Harvey Firestone, joins the First Century Christian Fellowship in New York confessional sessions. He says he once sought fun as a Princeton student, but the Buchmanism movement now gives him peace happiness and a new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Century Christian Fellowship Movement
Russell Firestone
Harvey Firestone
Akron
Research Racket Costs Taxpayers Millions of Dollars
United Press reports critics condemn the Agriculture Department’s duplicated investigations and high spending on insect research and plant disease work. The article lists major expenditures by the Entomology and Plant Industry bureaus, plus quarantine efforts, highlighting millions spent on numerous programs and controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Executive Branch
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Plant Industry
Jronkle Bbs
Weg
Sears
Central Book Store Ad Notice in Amherst Chronicle
Local notice lists Central Book Store on Church Street with contact options at phone 3822 for services or complaints. Minor directory item appears beside delivery service contact for MRS B A JENNE at 615 Cleveland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram News
Cleveland St
B. A. Jenne
Central Book Store
Church St
Missionary Society Meets in Amherst January Session
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met in Amherst on Friday afternoon January 14 with Mrs. Gus P. Zilch hosting. Devotions led by Mrs. A. K. Jenne followed by business, World Day of Prayer planning with Brownhelm and South Amherst guests, and a March 3 program at the Congregational church were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
The
Missionary Society
J. B. Egeland
Mite Society
Emmett Reynolds
Mattie Sanders
Journal
Mary Mahkorn
R. C. Jersen
Hyeland
Tulsa
Oklo
Eva Heran
Opportunity
R. H. Hearn
the Voice
R. Dc. Jensen
Bert Marlowe
J. B Egeland
Society
Covenant
Mesdames Elizabeth Standen
Harry Stanfen
H G. Battenhouse
Alice Hurlbut
Fred Hopkins
Drama Class Presents The Lucky Break at Town Hall
Amherst High School Drama Class directed by Miss Margaret Rice stages The Lucky Break a three act farce. Cast includes Martha Mullet Frances Tisdale Nora Mullet Janice Holzauer and others with tickets available from class members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Hi
Margaret Rice
Town Hall Auditorium
Martha Mullet
Hotel Mullet
Frances Tisdale
Nora Mullet
Janice Holzhauer
Elmine Ludine Smith
Mary Lahiff
Benny Ketchem
Arthur Thomas
Abner Ketch
Grace Shinskey
Akhiba
Flora Sabiers
Alphecca
Phyliss Sabiers
Spivins
Donald Mathes
Tokio
Herbert Edwards
Watkins
Leonard Cook
Social hour planned with refreshments after gathering
A social hour will follow the event with refreshments provided. The note invites attendees to stay after the program for light snacks and drinks.
Junior Girls Defeat Freshmen In Friday Gym Bout
The Junior girls’ basketball team defeated the Freshman class 11 to 9 in a fast game at the school gym Friday afternoon after school.
Intermediate League Devotional to Be Led by Miss Berger
Miss Helen Berger will lead the devotional meeting of the Intermediate League at St. Peter's Evangelical Church at 6 30 Sunday evening. The topic is An Intermediate is Reverent. Afterward the regular business session will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Berger
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church
Dinner Hosts Include Hall Family and Woolridge Guests
Mr and Mrs Frank Snider of Milan avenue hosted a six o’clock dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ralph Hall and daughter Halma of Lakewood, Arthur Woolridge of Norwalk, and the Snider family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Snider
Milan Avenue
Ralph Hall
Halma
Lakewood
Arthur Woolridge
Nor Walk
Snider
Miller visits parents in Beaver Court
Bert Miller of Nashville Tennessee arrived to spend several days with his parents Mr and Mrs James Muller of Beaver Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Miller
Nashville
Tennessee
James Muller
Beaver Court
Brief Local Visits and Illness Notes
Bert Miller visited friend James Calvert assistant athletic coach at Vermilion school on Friday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hall and daughter Lakewood were recent callers. Ruth Schulz is confined to her home by illness. Mrs C L Drake son Chester Cleveland were Friday dinner guests of Mrs Cora Sawyer. J Hart Lorain was an Amherst caller Friday. Mr and Mrs F C Moore Oberlin were Amherst visitors Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Miller
James Calvert
Vermilion School
Ralph Hall
Lakewood
Ruth Schulz
C. L. Drake
Chester
Cleveland
Cora Sawyer
J. Hart
Lorain
Amherst
F. C. Moore
Oberlin
Welfare Community Club Holds Meeting at School House
South Ridge January 14 The Welfare Community Club met at the school house with strong attendance. Mrs Newton Baus led the session and announced plans to advance welfare work in the community. Committee members were named Mrs Walter Grobe Mrs E W Stang and Miss Geraldine Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Ridge
Newton Baus
Walter Grobe
E. W. Stang
Geraldine Woods
Mildred Pallas
Margaret Streicher
Julio Hustler
John Polykosky
George Holobach
Elyria
Romania
Marion Grobe
Russell Plato
Bob Stromeyer
Amherst
Welfare Group Meeting Attended by Local Women
Mrs. Mary Eppley and Mrs. George Knittle joined a Welfare Group gathering Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Fridenstine on North Murray Ridge for a community welfare discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eppley
George Knittle
George Fridenstine
North Murray Ridge
Reverend Abram Leads Combined School Chapel Talk
Reverend Henry Abram of St Pauls Lutheran addressed the combined Junior and Senior chapel at the school on Friday morning. Alice Kelch led exercises, Scripture was read by John Borman, and songs included America the Beautiful and Sweet and Low. Abram spoke on Two Things in Life That Are Worthwhile Character and Reputation and cautioned against chasing fame. The program ended with Battle Hymn of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Abram
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Alice Kelch
John Borman
America
Abram
Schedule of Services at the Stone Church
First Evangelical church announces Sunday schedule with 9 15 Sunday school led by Werner Zilch, 10 30 crucible service by Rev. Rickel on The Church in the Days of Marcus Aurelius, anthem Oh How I Love Him by the choir, Intermediate group 10 30 in church parlors led by Mildred Zach, and Young People at 6 30 led by Howard Nally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Church
Werner Zilch
Rickel
Marcus Aurelius
B. D. Buckley
Mildred Zach
Howard Nally
Needle Guild Society Elects Officers at Wednesday Meeting
Mrs. Carl Dramm hosted the Needle Guild Society for its regular business session and annual officer elections. Officers elected: President Mrs. Milton Balls, Vice President Mrs. Francis Ward, Secretary Mrs. Carl Dramm, Treasurer Mrs. Arthur Hiscox. An oyster supper is planned for January 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dehn. A tureen lunch was served. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Lapp, Mrs. Arthur Ernst and daughter Madge, Mrs. Milton Balls, Mrs. Matilda Dramm, Mrs. Gust Smith, Mrs. Clarence Peabody, Mrs. Conrad Ernst, Mrs. Earl Dehn, Mrs. Joshua Thompson, Mrs. Francis Ward and Donald, and Mrs. Charles Dehn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dramm
Needle Guild Society
Milton Balls
Francis Ward
Arthur Hiscox
Charles Dehn
Clarence Lapp
Elyria
Arthur Ernst
Madge
South Amherst
Matilda Dramm
Gust Smith
Clarence Peabody
Conrad Ernst
Earl Dehn
Joshua Thompson
Donald
Bible School Plans For Joint Sessions
Plans have been made for joint sessions of children from the First Evangelical Congregational and Methodist churches in the Week Day Bible School starting next Wednesday morning. Third grade teaches Tales of Golden Deeds at the Methodist church 8 30 to 9 36 with Mrs R C Jensen. Fourth grade uses Gods Wonder World at the Congregational church 8 30 to 9 30 led by Mrs C J Springer. Fifth grade Followers of the Marked Trail meets at the Methodist church 10 00 to 10 45 with Rev A M Rickel. Sixth grade at the Congregational church 10 00 to 10 48 taught by Mrs F E Eastman and Mrs A M Rickel. Seventh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical
Congregational and
Methodist
R. C. Jensen
Methodist Church
C. J. Springer
Congregational Church
A. M. Rickel
F. E. Eastman
Book
Amherst High to Meet South Amherst in Local Clash
Amherst High cagers host South Amherst High at the local gym this evening. A good game is anticipated as the rivals renew their annual matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Hi
South Amherst Hi
Legion Post Attendees Reported at Lorain Council Meeting
Members of the Elmer Johnson Post of the American Legion attended the Lorain County Council of Legions meeting in Elyria Friday evening. Attendees named include Thomas Bruce Charles Kendeigh Orville Campbell and Clyde Donnelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Johnson
American Legion
Lorain County
Crucible Service at Local Methodist Church
Another crucible service will be held at the local Methodist church with Rev. Jensen speaking on Good Security. The choir directed by Mrs. R. H. Hearn will perform the anthem Turn Ye Even to Me by F Flaxington Harker.
Local Residents Visit Various Neighbors Across Elyria Area
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Clark of Elyria spent Tuesday evening with Mrs Kathryn Schild. Mr and Mrs Nelson Bechtel and son Dennis called on her mother Mrs Anna Allsop Wednesday. C Kroehle of Cleveland was a caller here Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J P Bechtel called on Mr and Mrs Fred Schubert in Eaton Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs George Knittle spent Wednesday with Mrs Kathryn Kolbe of Middle Ridge. Mrs Henry Delefield visited her mother Mrs Valentine Cook of Townline road Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Theodore Grills of West Ridge visited Mr and Mrs C J Smith Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Laraway attended a County V S W meeting Sunday afternoon in Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Wohbber
Frank Justin
Lawrence
Edward
C. Justin
Pete Tramboff
N. Waldecker
Edith Ford
David Dean
N. Webber
Carl Schmitz
Ralph
Finis Brown
Elmer
Harold Stinemen
Dickey
Toledo
Frank Schmitz
Wesley Pick
Ruthie Mori
Arthur Nolan
Arthur Falkner
Elyria
Wilbur Peabody
Wm. Peabody
George H. Dion
John Brackley
Joe Brackley
Henry Kistner
Ridgeville
Matt Wohleber
Emma Kinzel
Indian Hollow Road
James Miles
Matt Wehbber
F. J. Schmitz
George Emerick
Frank Emerick
Anna Emerick
Wilgiria
Michael Smith
Everett Hastings
Lew Ames
Olmsted Fall
Art Falkner
Lucy Wilford
North Ridgeville
George Dion
Forest Taylor
A. J. Nolan
Ralph Kinney
W. L. Pick
Baby
Findlay
Ohio
Art Dion
Elyna
Thelma Schmitz
C. H. Davis
Kay Johnson
LaPort
Lillian Brackley
Florence Schuster
Elsie Mitre
Loretta Webber
A. T. Waite
North Ridge
Jeanette
Hivria
Henry Will
Wm. MacPherson
E. Hastings
Wilbur Clark
Kathryn Schild
Nelson Bechtel
Dennis
Anna Allsop
C. Kroehle
Cleveland
J. P. Bechtel
Fred Schubert
Eaton
George Knittle
Kathryn Kolbe
Middle Ridge
Henry Delefield
Valentine Cook
Townline Road
Theodore Griils
West Ridge
C. J. Smith
Frank Laraway
Lorain
Sullivan Sullivan News Notes in Pittsburgh Visit
Jan 14 Mrs Nettie Sprague travels to Pittsburgh to help care for sister in law. Jay Fisher drives with Mrs Sprague to Pittsburgh and back the same day. Verne Lance Wayne and Noel Elliott visit Spencer. Mrs Ethel Elliott stays with H J Elliott family. Mrs Elliott improving from quinsey. Mr and Mrs Charlie Fast of Ashland visit local home.
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Quinsey
Elliott
Charlies Fast
Ashland
Sullivan High Clinches County Lead In Conference Play
Sullivan High School boys defeated Jeromeville 60 to 35 Friday night, while the Sullivan girls tied Jeromeville 29 all. The Sullivan boys remain undefeated and lead the county standings this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Elliott
Verne Lance
West Salem
Lioyd Moore
Catherine
Otto
Nobel Elliott
H. J. Ellott
Spencer
Sullivan High School
Jeromeville High
Sullivan
Jeromeville
Bord Hawley
W. H. Slick
Second Nutrition Lesson Announced in Penfield
Penfield Ohio reports Miss Alice Bird will teach the second Nutrition demonstration on Tuesday January 17 at the school building. A covered dish dinner is planned at noon and attendees are asked to bring their own plate cup silverware and sandwiches for one person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Alice Bird
Elytia
Penfield Methodist Society Hosts Jan Meeting
Rev and Mrs V C Jump entertained the Penfield Methodist Society at their home on January 11 with over twenty visiting ladies. President Mrs Levi Smith led business, two clever contests with candy prizes, and a covered dish lunch. Guests included Mrs J M Starr of LaGrange Mrs C J Behnke and Mrs Belle Biggs of Penfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Jump
Penfield
Elder Henry C. Smith 95 Dies in Kansas City Missouri
Elder Henry C. Smith died at his Kansas City home January 6 at age 95. He lived near Berlin Heights earlier in life and served as an elder in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for over six decades. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Fannie McZey and several grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Independence Missouri church with interment in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Muinkler
Henry C. Smith
Kansas City
Missouri
Berlin Heights
Phebe (Elliott) Smith
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Fannie McZey
Church of His Faith
Independence
Visits Relatives Reported in Brief Local Notes
Robert Sweeney spent the past week visiting his sister Mrs Edward Houdeshell at Upper Sandusky. His father A A Sweeney and brothers Harry and Lloyd were in Lima Ohio visiting Rev Wilsesbean LaGrange. Mr and Mrs A B Smith with Burt Smith visited at Raveepa. Mr and Mrs Shotpey Obes were Monday callers with Elmer Minektée.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sweeney
Edward Houdeshell
Upper Sandusky
A. A. Sweeney
Harry and
Lloyd
Lima
Ohlo
Rev. Wilsesbean, LaGrange
A. B. Smith
Burt Smith
Raveepa
Shotpey
Mra
Elmer Minektée
Pastor in town visiting the ill at Congregational Church
Rev. Schott, pastor of the Congregational church, was in town calling on parishioners who are ill. Miss Sylvia Jackson is agsiat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schott
Congregational Church
Sylvia Jackson
When Woman’s Attire Reshaped Fashion of the Era
Readable fragments describe a shift in dress as women widened sleeves and used hoops while men altered posture and breeches, illustrating early modern gendered fashion changes. The note captures social style cues and the era’s sartorial contrasts.
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