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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1937
Page
11
Madrid reports intense back and forth on the front as reserve troops rush to the capital. Franco’s insurgents, aided by heavy artillery, battle government trenches all night with no decisive breakthrough. Loyalists unleash rapid fire from a hidden emplacement near Hospital Clinico, widening gaps in rebel trench systems.
Earl E. Spencer a Chicago businessman and president of Stromberg Electrical Company died at 1:55 a m PST becoming the fourth victim of the Western Air Express crash last week. He had a skull fracture from the transport wreck on a snow capped peak last Tuesday. Arthur L. Loomis of Omaha Neb died yesterday after suffering pneumonia from exposure while awaiting rescue.
Four women were injured in auto accidents reported yesterday with Mrs Henry Hunt 53 of Brace street the most seriously hurt from a head on crash at Huron and West streets around 4 40 p m She had a fractured skull and severe facial injuries and was listed as fair at Elyria Memorial Hospital Others injured included Mrs Roth 46 with a chin laceration and Mrs Williamson 70 with a scalp laceration All vehicles went into a ditch and Hannah Peace 22 of Lorain sustained minor injuries in a separate collision on La Grange and Bank roads Two other crashes were noted with drivers Balcomb Hayes Bowiek Potano Baldwin Battle involved in later collisions near Broad street Washington avenue and West River street respectively.
Those from Rochester who attended the Dairymen's banquet at La Grange include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. Del bert Switzer, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Conklin, Ed. Litchfield, Neva Ringler and an employee on her farm, Mr. and Mrs. William Zeiz ler, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tar ov.
Despite bad weather a good crowd attended the all church program by Banner and Cheerful Workers classes. The church orchestra performed in the main auditorium with songs recitations and prophecies, followed by a basement sinS event and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Fred Weaver of Shelby visited Wednesday with the latter's sister Mr and Mrs C D Setterfield.
New York police questioned ten guests at a Manhattan Opera House testimonial banquet for Barney Shapiro after guest Frank Cicero was fatally stabbed. Initial reports say the knife may have come from a table knife or penknife. Investigators probed a possible trucking feud between New York and Stamford, Conn, as a motive.
Ann Harding blonde film star wed Werner Janssen American musician at Caxton Hall Register Office London in a ceremony attended by Clive Brook and Jane Harding. Jane signed the register and spoke in a brief address saying Mummy's married while guests exchanged kisses.
Sunday dinner guests at the Lee Walkdean home included his parents Mr and Mrs George Walkden and Mr and Mrs James Cather of Columbia. Sidney Broadsword of Cleveland spent the weekend with his parents here. Ruth Griffin works in Elyria. The Koerder family is quarantined for whooping cough. Mrs Eugene Griffin visited her mother in South Amherst on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Richard Jameyson and Mr and Mrs C W Rasom were also noted in local social items.
Practical home foot care tips emphasize avoiding high heels, maintaining good posture, daily barefoot or stocking exercises, and regular bathing, drying, and massaging. Detailed routines include edge-step calf stretches, toe and ankle rotations, and using cold cream or foot salve for rough or sensitive skin.
The article notes the funeral of Mr. Esher Mann at Pawnee on Wednesday afternoon. It also mentions Mr and Mrs John Smith of Ryap Road visiting the Lee Walkden home and Blake Kulp being imprisoned. Sye attended the institute briefly.
Litchfield report notes Mrs. Virginia Colbruna entertaining the Unique club and friends at the William Spieth residence with refreshments provided by the hostess. A Berea group held a surprise birthday party for Mrs. K E Miller at her home Tuesday evening. Parks Allan arrived by ambulance from Lodi hospital to visit Court Rasor’s home before falling ill. Warry Meenard’s father is ill with the flu at his home.
Mr and Mex Taylor Post and FT Of Walron spent the weekend at Mr and Mrs Joe Schindler home. Mr and Mrs William Spierh plan Florida trip starting Saturday for several weeks. Twelve Thimdie Sisters members and two visitors met at Mrs E H Millers home Wednesday. The day included work on a unit in the fan decien. Mrs G H Denne joined an all day Matrons meeting at 1 04 Thursday.
Mrs. E C Schubert joined the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church for a luncheon and executive board session in Elyria held Wednesday with Mrs H D Stone. Mr and Mrs H P Mackert visited the former's mother, Mrs.
Sheila Dorrance, a receptionist at Terrant Matthews, falls for Paul Terrant while rival Claire also loves him. Eleanor Matthews schemes to marry Claire to a nobleman for wealth, threatening to declare her husband incompetent. Paul and Claire elope but are stopped, causing a heart attack for Mr Terrant. Sheila faces workplace fallout, friendship with Boyce Channon, and a new job offer as Channon plans to start an ad agency See notes for ongoing drama and who remains loyal, as Sheila navigates blame, romance, and career opportunities.
Mrs. L. A. Ernst hosted the Evergreen Club gathering on Wednesday with Mrs. William Cook presiding. Officers elected include President Mrs. John Peters, Vice President Mrs. Herbert Stanz, Secretary Mrs. Auta Coverdale, and Treasurer Mrs. Carl Henes. Names of Secret Sisters drawn and a card throwing contest was won by Mrs. Fred Coverdale. Refreshments served to members from Amherst, Lorain, and nearby areas.
At a meeting of the Lorain County Federation of Evangelical and Reformed Church in Amherst, attendees included Mrs J H Delefield, Mr John Peters, Mrs George Kerns and Mrs H Bischoff.
Funeral rites for Harvey Beal one year old son of Mr and Mrs Howard Beal were held at the Taylor Funeral Home in Elyria with Rev RG Pferrer officiating. Burial was in Murray Ridge Cemetery. Frank Bechtel with his son Nelson and daughter Mrs Howard Dayton left Friday for Lansing Michigan to attend the funeral of Samuel Kolb, who died Thursday. Samuel Kolb’s death was reported here Thursday.
Ips Lancing Michigan reports mention former resident Mr Kolb, brother in law of Frank Bechtel, with boyhood ties to the area. Mrs Margaret Baus and Miss Caroline Spiezelbert returned from California on the Ohio Farmers Tour. Glendale visits to Mr and Mrs J M Evgerick and others listed. Attendees from the area joined a Lorain County Federation of Evangelical Women meeting at St Peters Esangelical and Reformed Church in Amherst. Mrs ML P Womack of Amherst hosted guest Mrs Frank Laraway.
Birmingham weekly card gathering hosted by Mrs Edwin Hoa featured a progress game of pe tro where Mrs John Nabakon aki took first prize, Mrs Edwin Hower second, and Mrs Mary Haman a consolation. Refreshments followed with a note the club may meet again next week at Mrs Lee Andrews home.
Mr and Mrs Andres Schisler Jr and family from Vermilion visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Schisler Sr on Thursday. Mrs Florence Fox and daughter Chariene spent nights with her mother Mrs H J Welz. Mrs Lester Normande Mrs Cert Robart and Rev Kaectze were among attendees at the Methodist Convention in Cleveland. Thursday Mrs H Wely and Mrs Florence Fox and Charlene visited.
A parenting column argues that perfect obedience is unlikely and undesirable. Children need will and personality, so parents should aim to guide rather than force obedience. Use tact, clear direction, and encouraging phrases to invite cooperation and reduce commands.
Vermilion shoppers were noted Thursday afternoon. Clifton Eppler lately in Long Beach California enjoys a two week vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Lorne Eppler. Mrs John Nabakowski was in Cleveland Friday morning.
Avon Lake Ohio January 18 The Parent Teacher Association sponsors a benefit dance at the school auditorium on January 30 to raise proceeds for the sick and crippled children of the village.
Mrs Sadie Edwards and son Alfred spent the weekend with relatives in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs E L Douglas of Aurora were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Bob Waller of Armour Drive. Stanley Canfield and Ralph Douglas visited Mr and Mrs George Canfield. Miss Helen Wainwright and a Medina friend visited her uncle Carl Horn and family.
Mr and Mrs E A Marquard traveled to Pasadena California last week. Mrs Mike Higgins continues recovery after an operation at St Josephs Hospital Lorain. Mr and Mrs Leonard Clawson and son Glen from Medina visited Howard and GretWalker on Friday. Emma Handler joined Marjorie Walker for Sunday dinner in Avon. Frances Brown from Lorain visited Carolyn Trigalet on Saturday evening. Gertrude Forthofer of Avon and Article Oster of Bay Village attended a Saturday evening gathering with Mary Lou and Bernadine Hochwailt.
The Congregational Society of Penfield will meet with Mrs Rolla Dague on Thursday January 21 for a missionary meeting. A covered dish dinner will be served at noon.
At the annual meeting Monday evening of the Penfield Township Board of Trustees F. Jackson was named president. Other members are A. J. Anderson and Lawrence Betts. They oversaw the construction of Foster road Short road and Indian Hollow road in the past five years. The officers have attended nearly all meetings in five years, missing only one when a trustee was out of town.
Clinton DeFields witnessed the Rare Show in Pasadena California. Warren Rollin is ill with intestinal flu. Congregational Ladies served lunch to the school on Wednesday: Mrs Philip Robe, Mrs Merle Heath, Mrs Charlie Schulz and Mrs Frey.
The Lorain County Farm Bureau Credit Union held its first annual meeting at the YMCA Saturday afternoon. Merritt Powell was re elected as director for a three year term and Floyd Buswell was elected for three years. Grafton’s term on the credit committee was renewed for three years along with Wion Hitchcovk, Grafton, and H. G. Portman, Amherst. Three auditing committee members were elected for one year terms: F. E. Schriver, Grafton. Harry Rowland, Wellington. and C. J. Huimmel, county extension agent. Columbus speaker KE R Augustus noted 15 rural unions in Ohio and 246 total unions, with supervision by the state division of securities. The county unit reports steady business since May 26 and loans limited to members of the Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association and their families and Farm Bureau employees.
Guelph Ontario January 18 officials report a tentative count showing 44 of 700 inmates escaped during yesterday’s riot at the reformatory. Provincial police searched the surrounding area while prison heads said the situation was quiet. Damage is pegged at up to 25000 with two injured as inmates armed themselves with improvised clubs and guards sheltered in administrative quarters. Tear gas aided police to restore order.
Vatican reports Pope Pius shows little change in condition after a good night. Vatican physician Aminta Milani notes heart action remains the main concern while the Pope rested from a wheelchair after greeting German church leaders and meeting Cardinal Pacelli and Marquis Camillo Serafini. Bohemia note appears as historical context.
Mrs Leach acted as chairwoman replacing Mrs Fred Rollin while R A Jones was ill after a stroke. The Penfield school teaching staff attended a County Council meeting Tuesday afternoon at Grafton. Mr and Mrs A L DeFields and Virgil DeFields enjoyed a chicken dinner with Mr and Mrs Warne Turner recently in Litchfield.
The Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association of Lorain County will host its annual banquet tomorrow evening at the First M. E. church in Oberlin. Ohio State University speakers include Dr. Dar Gay as toastmaster and professors Kuys and Han ufeld, with L P McCain and Samuel Haynes also on the program. Local leaders Mayor D A Baird of Elyria and I L Porter of Oberlin will attend. The group has about 170 members and expects a capacity crowd. officers are Guy Radcliffe president and D J Swanger secretary-treasurer.
Elyria's 1937 fire record shows six calls so far this year. Yesterday at 4 27 p m three companies were sent to the Masonic Temple on Middle Avenue when reports of basement smoke proved to be steam from wet ashes. Three of six calls since January were actual fires. others included a wrong number dial and a report of smoke from a Second Street building with no smoke found.
A rebel warship believed to be the cruiser Canarias bombarded Barcelona on January 18, firing 25 high explosive shells at the naval seaplane base. Several shells struck near the base but caused little damage as Meentjuich shore batteries replied and forced the vessel to flee. The city's residents hid in bomb shelters during the attack.
About twenty men gathered at the Brownhelm school Wednesday evening to elect a township committee for 1937 on soil conservation. The slate selected includes Parker Baird as chairman Elmer Love as vice chairman Charles Schmaltz as committeeman and Ben Northeim as alternate. Roland outlined the 1937 soil conservation program and led the meeting.
Mrs. Leonard Northeim and her baby son were discharged Tuesday from St. Joseph's Hospital and are staying at the home of her mother Mrs. Cc. J. Spiker in Lorain. Mrs. Louisa Sick visits her son and daughter-in-law Milton and Amy Sick in Gates Mills. The school paper The Searchlight editor staff is being selected. Mr. and Mrs. C. Carpenter and family recently moved from Sheffield township to the Congregational church parsonage.
An old advertisement warns that the body filters acids and wastes through kidney tubes and cautions against cheap drastic drugs. It promotes a guaranteed prescription Cyratex with a high deposit, promising quick vitality and a one week back money guarantee, urging readers to contact their druggist.
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