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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1932
Page
3
A witty monologue set in New York where a narrator muses on forefathers and wolves. The speaker imagines Elmer the wolf living with Hank on Madison Avenue and envisions outings to the Metropolitan and a life amid Depression era whimsy and urban oddities.
Elmer, born in Yellowstone and fond of hot water, travels from a Washington DC police connection to New York’s Fifth Avenue. He recalls a boom era doorstep life, ending up with the narrator on an improvised Ivory Soap box doorstep amid the city’s shifting fortunes.
The Dover Road resident Mrs. Andrus died after a paralytic stroke suffered Saturday evening. She passed away Monday. Funeral services were held from her home Thursday afternoon January 7, led by Rev. Lewis R. Lowery of the Universalist church.
Funeral services for Mrs. George Yesberger of Berea formerly of North Olmsted were held at the Universalist church Thursday afternoon January 7. Burial followed at Butternut Ridge cemetery after years of poor health.
Funeral services for Mrs. A G Hambleton were held at her Stearns Road home on Tuesday afternoon January 4. She died after six years of suffering and is survived by her husband four children and four stepchildren. Rev Albert Seacord of Olmsted Falls conducted the service. Burial followed at Riverside cemetery.
At the Congregational Church ladies aid group first meeting last week Thursday the audience was unusually small because several community funerals were held that day.
The Ladies Aid of the Universalist church hosted an all day meeting this week on Thursday January 14 with Group Two serving the noon luncheon.
Mrs. Leibtag who led the High School cafeteria since 1930 handed in her resignation in December 1931. The post has been filled by a former Lakewood schools teacher.
Robert Karch, chairman, reports a posted list of men and women ready to do any kind of work. The committee sets a price of thirty cents per hour for all kinds of work. Contact Mr Kareeb or secretary Mrs Lewis Decker for details.
Marcia Moyer a cosmetics department worker travels from Mitchelfield to Detroit with Turner Gilmore and meets the Bothwells circle. A romance unfolds amid high society in a sprawling estate, revealing class contrasts and personal pasts that shape the heroine's view of wealth and belonging.
Mr Karsh, serving as chairman, notes strong local response as he encourages hiring residents. He emphasizes keeping money in the town with the adage Charity Begins at Home.
The Uni tarian church annual meeting was held at the Parish House on Tuesday January 5. A covered dish supper preceded the meeting with Robb Hall presiding in the Ladies Room. A new church constitution was accepted and plans for the year outlined. Ladies Aid reported 1200 in gifts to the church plus 100 for the school and new equipment. Sunday School grew about 50 percent over the past year and all groups reported harmony and good progress.
The 1902 parish meeting drew the best attendance of the current pastorate, marking a bright prospect for the church community.
Mrs. Robert Gardner celebrated her 80th birthday recently and is enjoying unusually good health this winter.
Mr and Mrs Ira Jones welcomed a 9 1 2 pound baby girl born at their home on Tuesday morning January 12. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely.
North Olmsted High School basketball teams traveled by bus to Strongsville last Friday evening January 5 and won both games. The Varsity scored 24 to 23, while the Lightweights defeated Strongsville 21 to 8.
South Ridge notes announce church services on Sunday January 17 with Sunday school at 10.
An early morning worship note lists a 11 a.m. service led by Pastor Rev I H Amore. The entry confirms a church gathering time and the assigned clergy.
Rev I H Amore will conduct services at the County Home Sunday afternoon at 2 pm, inviting residents and visitors to attend the gathering for a religious observance.
Mrs Henry Delefield attended a meeting of the Evergreen club on Wednesday at the home of Mrs Carl Henes in Amherst, outlining local social activity and participation.
The D C club planned to meet with Mrs Albert Vietzen in Elyria this Saturday has been postponed to a later date because members are ill.
Rev. T. H. Amore attended a ministerial meeting at the M. E. church in Elyria on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schaub attended a meeting of the American Yeomen in Elyria on Monday.
Mrs. Sadie Beal and her son How ard spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller in Spencer, sharing time and hospitality in the small town gathering.
Litchfield residents visit and social events abound with calls from Ed Asbeck of Cleveland and Jack Yates of Medina. Bermuda trip for a younger Asbeck follows a General Electric sales contest win, then Miami sales convention. Community activities include a temperance program at the high school, bridge club, Sunday school attendance, and local birthday observances.
Mrs Paul D Conley broke an ankle and was placed in a cast Miss Mary Mocxler broke an arm R Barnes traveled to Plymouth on business and visitors stopped in Elyria Norwalk and Cambridge Ohio readings recall illness deaths and community events in Wakeman and nearby towns Also noted are church meals plays Grange activities and a basketball game score of 72 to 16 for the Grange team over Wadsworth with Spencer beating Guilford on the same night
The Chatham Farmers Institute led by Nelson Lance will meet January 18 and 19 at the High School auditorium. Speakers Mrs. Mary Betz Morrow and Earl G. Reed discuss farming topics, with music by local groups and readings by Miss Margaret Bellis and Mrs. G. A. Bates. An exhibit of Chatham products and school displays are planned.
Two pianos by Cristofali of Padua, a key figure who introduced the piano forte, survive with dates 1720 and 1726. The instruments underscore early 18th century craftsmanship and the instrument’s historical lineage in Italian keyboard making.
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