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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1933
Page
4
Girls from West Carlisle attended the community club at the school house on Edison Highway Tuesday evening. Their demonstration Harmony of Colors in Clothing won first prize in the state 4-H contest at Columbus last month.
Miss Thelma Walker and Clarence Peters of Cleveland joined Mrs. A Wilcox and her son Junior, along with Al. Fred Walker and son James, for Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Walker on Center road. Lionel Glass traveled to Akron on Friday for business.
George R. Kelly, a lifelong Elyria printer and community figure, died Sunday evening at age 75. Born in Elyria, he learned the trade locally and in Cleveland, working until about two months ago. He was noted for industry thrift and public interest, a well read man and valued colleague at Chronicle Telegram.
The Chronicle-Telegram editorial stirs reader action by urging officials to cut expenses. It cites prisoner feeding at sixteen cents per meal versus thirteen cents in 1929 and reports a flood of calls showing voters demand absolute economy and tighter spending controls.
In the Masonic Temple Red Cross rooms we reviewed the local chapter annual report. The year’s distribution totals about $30,000 in flour and clothing with $1500 sent to National HQ and receiving twenty times that value in merchandise and services for the needy. Local members are invited to visit the chapter headquarters to see the scope of this work.
The New York and Philadelphia governments tighten budgets after previous tax cuts, leaving taxpayers with little room for relief. The Times-Picayune notes overtrimmed budgets and limited options for further reductions.
The Sioux Falls Daily Argus-Leader quotes a professor asserting that humanity’s races will eventually blend into a single race within the next hundred generations. The claim is presented as a speculative scientific view.
The Indianapolis News notes bold experiments are needed by the social reads report authors who seem unfamiliar with a forward pass ing attack.
Dayton Daily News observes that some leading industrial captains have shown themselves to be mere second lieutenants, a shock to ordinary people. The remark underscores surprising lapses in leadership among top figures.
The Roanoke Times notes that since entering the White House President Hoover has received twenty tons of personal mail. It quips that letters to the President carry weight, reflecting public engagement with the administration.
The Pennsylvania Railroad finishes electrifying the New York to Paoli main line a 112 mile stretch beyond Philadelphia with four and six tracks. Beginning Feb 1 all trains on this busy corridor will run on electric power. Electrification from Philadelphia to Washington is due to finish this year. Trains from Washington to New York already operate over the electrified main line from Philadelphia.
A digest of notable birthdays and deaths: George Cabot born in Salem 1752 and died Boston 1823. Henry W Halleck born Oneida County New York and died Louisville 1872. James David Smithhe born New York died 1909. Charles W Hubner born Baltimore died 1929. Andre J Michelin born France died 1951. William Roscoe Thayer born Boston died Cambridge 1925. Frank Bacon born Marysville California died Chicago 1922.
Special message from President Jackson reviews the taint dispute and the Particular case of South Carolina. The 18th Amendment is in effect in 1920 and the Council of the Society of Nations held its first meeting at Paris in 1920.
A list of prominent figures with birthplaces and ages: William M. Jardine of Kansas US Minister to Egypt and former Secretary of Agriculture, born Oneida County Idaho 54. Carl W. Ackerman of Richmond Indiana 43. George Harris Atlanta director of the 6th district Federal Reserve Bank born Polk County Georgia 52. Elwood Mead Pa triot Indiana 75. Charles A. Stone Newton Massachusetts 66. Ephraim F. Morgan Marion County West Virginia 64. Lucien Cannon Arthabaska Quebec 46. Robert W. Service England 59.
A description notes a profound mind and sensual nature with a thoughtful, peaceful temperament and a hidden force when anger rises. It advises steady, gentle persistence to prevail, hints at a love of travel, and suggests gratification of that urge where possible.
A concise maxim contrasts the fool who fixes on oddities with the wise who attends to everyday matters. The saying emphasizes practical judgment over curiosity.
Grafton Jan 16 The regular Eastern Star session is planned for Monday evening January 15 at the La Grange agent hall. A penetia coast ing of a Style Show and other features will honor charter members.
Mrs E J Harder hosted the Loyalty class of the M E Sunday School on a Tuesday evening in January to 39 attendees. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Edna Taylor and Mrs A L Rinehart. The program included roll call with New Year resolutions, a paper by Miss Lucy Robson, games, a business session, and a dainty lunch. The next meeting will be at Mrs T TremBath's home.
IRS W E Baker attended the extension school in Elyria on Tuesday afternoon when Miss Garvin the Home Economics Demonstrator gave an interesting demonstration. Numerous residents from Berea Cleveland and Wellington mingle in church and hospital visits and attendance at meetings including Red Cross and Teacher's Training events.
The Victory Quilt Club gathered with Mrs. Grant Brunson on Thursday. Quilting was the activity and the hostess served a light refreshment.
A Friday at the school features H K Root of Medina presenting candle making films and a lecture detailing the wax to candle process. The Past Noble Grand Society held an all day meeting with a cafeteria dinner and quilting. Lat A Lot club met at Mrs Pearl Myers with sewing and refreshments. Ridgeville Orchestra members performed at the Farmers Institute in Ridgeville Thursday evening.
Members gathered January 12 at Mrs. A C Beers home for the Belden Community Circle meeting. A fine cafeteria dish highlighted the noon hour while quilting and rug rag cutting proceeded. Attendees included Alma Nesbett Mary Davidson Nellis Haines Phyllis Grace Beers Nellie Lehman Ora Lehman Leona Seckt Helen Schurgor Anna Hosier Vienna Mennell Irma Wise Estella Aldrich Lucy Myers Esther Pfeiffer Sarah Schriver Mary Finley Cora Heath Mary Killip F E Carman Gladys Johnson M H E Graham Elizabeth Landin Neilie Wise Pauline Lacy Naomi Neumann Ruth Graham Della Myers and others. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Haines.
The M. E. Sunday School class gathered Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Zacharias home with strong attendance. Emma Frank led the meeting and plans were made for a church pot luck supper Sunday. A Barberton Christian Endeavor delegation aims to organize a local society. Ne rd Webb returned to Lakewood after visiting Mrs. Edith Howard and Mr. Webb hosted dinner. Merle Lehman visited his mother in Amnherst as Fred Khned suffered blood poisoning on his hand. Earl Rice and a Ely Tia couple called on Mr. and Mrs. George.
A long list of Sunday and weekday visits includes Burrer, Fay, Spitzer, Washington, McMillan, Einect, Gest, Hutchinson, Beers, Smith, Simpson, Myers, Phelps, Bredgeland, Robson, Hamings, Burr, Dewhurst, Ebrke, Gregg, Beedle, Chapman, Kolb, Huene, Rahl, Hastings, W. Nevins, Green, White, Hastings, Grossman, Pfieffer, Laubsberry, Hoffman, Richards, Horvath, Pfeiffer, Ladd, Godfred, Andress, Resor, Birdsall, Jackson, Smith and others visiting in Elyria, Grafton, Cleveland, and Windsor, with church and club meetings and a high school operetta noted.
Mrs. H. M. Tapper and Mrs. Ford Zietzen attended the Elyria township Welfare League meeting at the home of Mrs. George Friedenstine on Murray Ridge Tuesday afternoon. Friedenstine will entertain the group again in two weeks.
Mr and Mrs W H Hart attended the Farmers Institute in Columbia on Tuesday Miss Ethel Wash was a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Wash of Cascade street Elyria on Wednesday evening.
Mrs Harvey Hahn, who has been quite ill, is slowly improving at this writing.
The South Murray Ridge Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday evening with a small attendance. The group conducted routine business and then enjoyed refreshments provided by the entertaining committee.
Miss Mildred Pallas and Miss Marguerite Striecher are noted in a community club notice tied to 4-H activities. The item lists attendees and confirms ongoing club involvement.
Kenneth Fowl and sister Patricia spent Saturday with grandfather Frank Baus on Edison highway. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lottman were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Bauman in Oberlin. Karl Simms and George Lauer attended the West Carlisle school board meeting at Carlisle Center school house. Miss Effie Voglesong returned to duties at City hospital Cleveland after six weeks with scarlet fever. Mr. and Mrs. J H Penfound and son Harlan were hosted by their children Archie and wife in Elyria. Miss Doris Minnich visited Thursday with cousin Miss Anna Rolling in Elyria.
Henry Pallas and Jacob Bat tenhouge with Jonas Springer of the Schramm attended a Wednesday evening Brotherhood meeting at St. Pauls church in Elyria. The St Paul Brotherhood hosted the Brotherhood of St Peters church of Amherst.
Mrs C C Strickler hosted the West Ridge Ladies Aid on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs W H Hall presiding. County Health Nurse Ruth Paddock spoke on caring for a sick person and demonstrated care methods. Guests from West Ridge and Oberlin Road attended and refreshments followed.
Avon Lake January 16 The Avon-On-the-Lake Garden Club will meet Monday at 10 30 A M on Sunset Ave. Frank Kavanaugh is noted in announcements and Miss Sylvia Rockas and Cletus Urig missed school last week due to illness.
The Avon Lake Girl Scouts gathered for their usual Friday session. Captain Kihm distributed play parts for February. Each patrol held and closed its own meeting. A letter read by Captain Kihm came from Miss Dunham, Ridgeville Girl Scouts captain.
Mrs Lionel Glass of Lake Road attended a luncheon at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Pratt in Shaker Heights on Tuesday. Mrs Margaret Theisen and Mr and Mrs Arthur Theisen joined a pinochle party at Miss M A Weber's in Avon on Wednesday afternoon. P I Mason and Tom and Bill Livington attended a Bay Village Parma basketball game in Parma last week. Mrs Wm Smiley is very ill with pneumonia at her home on Steve Moore Road.
Sadler Candies 38 Avon Lake 20 and Brookside Ex-Hi 33 Avon Lake 23 were played last night at the local high school. The games attracted a good crowd. Social notes mention Mrs Edward Mitchell and son Walter visiting in Lorain and several Avon residents spending evenings with friends.
Local residents report everyday happenings at the A C Y depot with William Balsh staying daily for freight service. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas in Battle Creek. Keith Leach recovered from flu last week. Miss Hildreth Huston hosted Sunday school, with a large group including Earl Columbia and others. The So We Sew Quilting club met with ten members. Miss Gladys Clift visited from Medina. John Kruggel returned from Florida. the Kruggel family plans another Florida trip. The Hi Y held its first meeting. the Lodi High team will play Jan 20. The Young People’s Social club meets Jan 26 at H L Landfried’s. Rev F H Schott spoke at the high school. Girl Reserves and Hi Y plan a party at the Congregational church annex. Willis Leach was away on business last week.
Lawrence Jackson was surprised as friends from the Fast Carlisle Dramatic Club gathered at his Grafton road home to celebrate his twenty first birthday. The evening featured music dancing contests and a pink and white buffet luncheon. gifts and congratulations were exchanged with attendees including Cora Dimaline Doris Jackson Edna Whitney Edith Whitney Maxine Miller Clara Mae Eddy Marjory Smith Mary Mc Cook Park Dimaline Adelbert Smith.
Miss Loretta Daly entertained Busy Bee Club members and friends at her Diagonal road home Tuesday evening. Quilting followed by a social hour and supper with a daffodil centerpiece. Guests included Miss Marjory Smith Hilda Yost Mildred Gerhart Loretta Daly Bertha Gerhart Max Kuchenreither Elmer Gilsher bach Walter Downs Adelbert Smith. Next meeting date to be announced. Mr Albert Dean family Patsy Ridgeville visited Mr and Mrs Otto Miller at their Grafton home with Mrs Minnie Simpson and Miss Ella Simpson of 1714 East Avenue.
Mrs. Harvey Holmes hosted three bridge tables on Thursday at her Grafton road home. Luncheon close of play featured a spring colored display with matching score cards. Date for the next meeting has not been announced.
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