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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1937

Page

16

Cut Sickness From Colds In Half By Simple Rules

Greensboro officials announce that a large scale cold control clinic cut sickness from colds by 50.88 percent and school absences by 57.56 percent. The Vicks Plan for Better Control of Colds in the Home reduced overall colds, with one in four avoided and shorter illnesses. The study, overseen by physicians and public accountants, is being issued as a 24 page booklet for physicians and the public.

Greensboro N. C Herbert H. Bunzel Biochemistry University of Cincinnati Medical School Vick Chemical Company Vicks Vicks Vatronol

Sermon at La Porte M E Church Focuses on Giving Account to God

Rev Thomas Hughes preached on Giving Account to God at Sunday morning service in La Porte M E Church. Special music featured Dolly and Jack Lee of Oberlin singing Whispering Hope with piano accompaniment by Eleanor Robson. Return to Carlisle context noted.

Carlisle Paul Thomas Hughes la Porte M. E Dolly Jack Lee Oberlin Eleanor Robson

Chorus Guests Sing for Ladies Day at Elyria YMCA

Kappa Tau Sigma and the Young Women's Chorus were guest singers Sunday at 9 30 am for the Men's Bible class at the Elyria YMCA. The service honored Ladies Day. The groups performed Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair by Stephen Foster and All Through the Night. Mrs H H Gregg directed.

Kappa Tau Sigma Elyria Jeannie Stephen Foster David Owen H. H. Gregg

Mrs Harrison to Host La Porte Ladies Aid Event

Mrs Frank Harrison of Grafton road will open her home Wednesday for the General Aid of the La Porte Ladies Aid. Group 1 chaired by Mrs Lyon Hamlin will serve a noon dinner. Group II chaired by Mrs Thad Robson will run a bake sale and program. Miss Ava Pitkin, president, will lead the business session.

Frank Harrison Grafton Road la Porte

Reverend Beebe to Speak at La Porte Fellowship Friday

Rev. George Beebe of Grafton will headline the La Porte church fellowship meeting this Friday evening. A tureen supper is planned at 6 30 p m with a program to follow. Group II of the Ladies Aid will run the event.

George Beebe Grafton la Porte Church The Ladies’ Aid

Mrs. Humphrey Honored At Birthday Dinner

Mrs. E. E. Humphrey was honored as guest Thursday evening at a birthday dinner hosted by her sister-in-law and niece, Mrs. Lynn Hamlin and Mrs. Ruth Ehrke, at their home on Harvard Avenue in Elyria. Other guests were present.

E. E. Humphrey Lynn Hamlin Ruth Ehrke Harvard Avenue Elyria

Eaton Woman Passes After Long Illness

Mrs. William Giles of Eaton, mother of A. E. Giles, died at her home Sunday following a prolonged illness. Funeral arrangements are pending.

William Giles Eaton A. E. Giles

Birthday Dinner Cars for Mrs Reisinger by Weltons

In keeping with a long standing custom Mrs A P Bailey and Mr and Mrs Aretife Welton and children brought a birthday dinner to Mrs Elizabeth Reisinger of La Porte who has been ill for weeks. Two birthday cakes and presents from Mrs Bailey and Nelson Belsinger were given along with many greeting cards.

A. P. Bailey Aretife Welton Elizabeth Reisinger la Porte Holbme Bailey Nelson Belsinger

Mrs Alexander hosts neighborly gathering in Laporte

Mrs Robert Alexander will open her Sixth street home to neighbors in Laporte Friday night. The gathering is a courtesy to Mrs Lester Alexander of Laporte with Mrs Henry Willis as assistant hostess.

Robert Alexander Sixth Street Laporte Lester Alexander Henry Wills

Miss Edna Whitney Hosts Lambda Chi Meeting

Miss Edna Whitney will host Lambda Chi members Tuesday at 8 p m. They are asked to bring articles for exchange. Miss Phyllis Ann Rhoads is convalescing at home after hospital treatment. The Linotype item notes several local family visits and a move to Lorain.

Edna Whitney Lambda Chi Phyllis Ann Rhoads Elyria Memorial Hospital H.W. Greggs Joyce Paul Savage Lakewood Robert Lee Curtis Hamlin Grafton Road Lorain Oberlin Avenue Allene Whitney Clarence Whitney Virginia Moran KLO Club Paul Pais Longfellow Avenue

Local Social News From Elyria and Surrounding Areas

Miss Josephine Bailey remains homebound with illness for a week. Sunday visitors to convalescing Miss Phyllis Ann Rhoads in La Porte included Miss Margaret Ross and Mrs. Edwin Schoenherr. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton E. Smith dined with Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald in Lorain. Francis Henry and George Boorn joined a surprise party for Harry and Elyria with plans to move to Florida. William Gullett of Cleveland and niece Laursessa Gullett from Iowa visited Carlisle. Kenneth Law and son Richard of LaGrange were guests of Mrs Law's parents in Butternut Ridge. Leslie Hurlbut, daughter of H. Manly Hurlbut, is convalescing after adenoids removal at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Josephine Bailey Phyllis Ann Rhoads la Porte Margaret Ross Eaton Edwin Schoenherr Elyria Clayton E. Smith MacDonald Lorain Francis Henry George Boorn Harry Schwind Florida William Gullett Cleveland Lauressa Gullett Iowa Carlisle Kenneth Law Richard LaGrange Butternut Ridge Road Leslie Hurlbut H. Manly Hurlbut Oberlin Road Elyria Memorial Hospital

Columbia Institute Winners at Columbia Farmers Institute

Exhibits from farm products show a wide range of prize listings led by Warren Ives who took multiple firsts in clover seed Timothy seed soybeans and various other crops. Notable winners include J H Longbon in wheat oats and eggs with several other locals earning top places in baked goods and poster divisions.

Columbia Columbia Farmers’ Institute Warren Ives C. F. Hales J. H. Longbon J. H. Bartter M. H. Bartter Orra Crocker Willard Hathaway Serg Wright J. H. Longbow Victor Morlock Harold Cartright Marion Ziegler Rowena Ingersoll Zelma Hitchcock E. G. Roth Hannes Mills William Mayer Angel Amelia Lusk Iris Bartter

Kipton News Notes Kipton Kenneth Carpenter News

Kenneth Carpenter received news Wednesday night. The item notes a local Kipton individual, with no further details available in readable text.

Kipton Kenneth Carpenter

Love, loyalty and deception swirl in Terrant & Matthews tale

Sheila Dorrance faces a tangle of love and business as she frets over Paul Terrant and Claire Matthews. Paul plans elopement with Claire while torn between Sheila and career schemes led by Boyce Channon, risking a heart attack for Mr Terrant, and a web of rival suitors and social games unfolds around Sheila.

Sheila Dorrance New York Terrant & Matthews Paul Terrant David Terrant Claire Matthews Mr. Terrant Paul Eleanor Matthews Mrs. Matthews Claire Sheila Channon Phyllis Boyce Channon Julia Larry Phillis

Two Pleasing Types Of Needlework Pattern 5751

Feature on combining lacy crochet with dainty cross stitch for scarves towels and pillow cases. Describes two motifs and a 3 inch crocheted edge with chart directions and material needs. To obtain pattern 5751 send 10 cents in stamps to Chronicle Telegram Household Arts Dept New York NY with name address and pattern number.

Chronicle-Telegram Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N.Y

Death of Kilbuck man noted. sermon and basketball games announced

The report mentions the death of a Kilbuck resident's father and his immediate departure returning Sunday. Miss Ruth Hege of Wellington will speak at Camden Baptist on Sunday January 24, home on furlough from the Belgian Congo. The church youth group will lead the evening service. Wakeman boys teams defeated Camden Reserve and Varsity at home Saturday. J E Davidson of Kipton left for Florida.

Kilbuck Ruth Hege Wellington Camden Baptist Church Miss Hege Belgian Congo Wakeman Boys Camden Reserve Noor

Mad River Hermit Rescued From County Home Plan

Urbana Jan 19 Prof G Ora Steinberger known as the Mad River hermit wept with joy when Sheriff McKeever said he would not be sent to the county infirmary. The former Wittenberg College art professor faced a vag rancy charge and agreed to go to the infirmary to drop the charge. He preferred living in a hollow log and wandering Mad River's banks rather to a confinement life. Officials then sought a home fitting his temper and announced a cabin near Zanesfield Ohio owned by Charles Richey. The Richey family will care for him and finance provisions with Steinberger’s pension. He will move Wednesday to the pioneer cabin and be supervised by Richey’s son.

Urbana G. Ora Steinberger Mad River Champaign County Sherif Jay McKeever Wittenberg College Steinberger McKeever Zane Cayenne Zanesfield O. Steinberger Charles Richey Charles

Old Glory Grange opens year with degrees and installs

Old Glory Grange No. 2215 held its first meeting of the year on Thursday January 14 with nearly full officer slate. George Sigsby earned the third and fourth degree while Dushenske Amsbury and Opfer joined the sick committee. Officers, both regular and juvenile, were installed by Darius Holcomb and staff. Penny matches and sugar prizes were awarded, Eaton Grange invited Old Glory to perform at February 24. A Christmas party Dec 23 featured remarks and gifts with a Golden Wedding anniversary celebration.

Old Glory Grange No Ceres Pomona George Sigsby Frank Dushenske Russell Opfer Guy Amsbury Darius Holcomb Edith Hastings Bessie Aldrich Anna Sanders Betty Holcomb Bessie Sigsby Raymond Long Naom Amsbury Willmot Long Bert Sigsby Pauline Dushenska Selma Naylor Flora Mabel Tran Velda Weaver Orville Rising George Mowatt Forrest Weaver Bertha Mary Dushenska Phyllis Weaver Jane Mowatt Hazel Amsbury Clifford Spicer Eva Sigsby Janet Wilcox Nora Naylor Holcomb Prosser Opfer Mattie Prosser Avery Wilcox Old Glory Grange Stanley Lupenski Ward Dill Grange Rev. Darker Zola Pearl Cox

Ty commissioner heads to Daytona Beach for three weeks

Local official left Sunday morning with Mr and Mrs Meade Buckler and daughter Phylaoe of Wakeman for Daytona Beach Florida where they will spend three weeks. Marnard Morean Homer Edwards and M E Perkins attended the Layman's Witness League at the Medina Baptist church Friday evening.

Ty Commissioner Meade Buckler Phylaoe Wakeman Daytona Beach Florida Marnard Morean Homer Edwards M. E Perkins Layman's Witness League Medina Baptist Church

Wakeman Residents Attend Social Visits and Health Update

Mr and Mrs H Brumby and sons Harold and Stanley of Wakeman were Sunday dinner guests of Via Nelle Obitts and William Primby. Phillip Mochi of Wakeman visited his sister Mrs George Bickel and family. Leonard Baker underwent an appendectomy at Allen Hospital last week and is recovering. Mr and Mrs George Miller dined with Mr and Mrs D T Morgan. Mrs Orla Cowen returned from the Ohio Farmer Tour.

Orla Cowen

Muskellunge Propagation Progress in Wisconsin Hatcheries

The article outlines U S progress in artificial fish culture since 1853, detailing muskellunge propagation in Wisconsin. It covers challenges in rearing muskies, feeding needs, pond preparation, and early results, noting Wisconsin’s shift from experiments to large-scale operations with growing annual releases and ongoing research.

United States Northwoods Wisconsin Woodruff Hatchery Badger State Badger

Garfield’s Mother Sees Son Inducted President Again

Washington CP Mrs James A Roosevelt mother of the President will be the second mother to witness her son’s inauguration. The earlier example was Mrs Garfield who stood beside him as he delivered his inaugural address. Garfield kissed his mother after taking the oath. Mrs Roosevelt also attended the oath for his first term.

Washington James A. Roosevelt James A. Garfield Garfield Roosevelt

Washington's Address Shortest Inaugural Speech Ever

Washington's second inaugural address was the shortest presidential speech at the traditional ceremonies, totaling 134 words. The concise address marked a notable departure in length for such ceremonial remarks.

Washington George Washington

Rochester Booster Class Holds Meeting at Mrs Cowie Home

The Methodist Sunday School Booster class met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Maggie Cowie’s home with eight attendees. Due to the president’s absence Mrs Cowie acted as vice president, roll call cited verses containing the word believe, chapters from Acts were read, Mrs Julia Smailey led devotions and refreshments were served.

Methodist Sunday School Maggie Cowie Julia Smailey

Damaged Cars Skid on Ics Roads. No Injuries Reported

Darwin Stocking and Martin Larder escaped harm after skidding on icy roads and landing in a roadside ditch last week. In unrelated local notices, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jump of La Grange called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clifford on Tuesday, and Mrs. E PD Thompson and her son were mentioned in a brief household update.

Darwin Stocking Martin Larder Ics Dale Jump LaGrange Frank Clifford E. PD. Thompson and Son

Wilcox Family Event With Music and Talk

Albert Wilcox presents History of the Lives of Brother and Sister Wilcox solo. Lula Wilcox and Zola Hastings perform piano talk. Clyde Wilcox Frank Dushenska presents gift from the Grange. Singing assembly story Bro Weaver etc. Refreshments and social hour follow. Holcomb Prosser Hastings named to auditing committee.

Albert Wilcox Wilcox Lula Wilcox Zola Hastings Clyde Wilcox Frank Dushenska Grange Bro. Weaver Bros. Holcomb and Prosser Sister Hastings

Sportsmen Questions and Answers Courtesy Notice

Copyright 1936 notice invites readers to submit hunting fishing and trapshooting inquiries to the North American Sportsman's Bureau in Chicago or via the newspaper.

North American Sportsman’s Club, Inc North American Sportsman's Bureau Wrigley Bldg Chicago Ill

Robert visits daughter in Elyria on a busy midweek trip

Robert spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Elyria, visiting her daughter Mrs. Russell Murray and her family on Gates Avenue during the visit.

Robert Elyria Mrs. Russell Murray Gates Avenue

Chinese Creed To Bar "Hot" Dirges

In Shanghai a New Life Movement push bans funeral and wedding bands playing unsuitable tunes. Nanking issues new rules allow up to two bands per procession and require tunes to fit the occasion. Both Chinese and Western bands may be used, but popular tunes are taboo for funerals and weddings.

Shanghai New Life China Nanking

Anax’s role in early Christian mission to Germany

A fragmentary report notes Anax as essential to the first Christian missionaries in Germany. It describes him chopping down a holy tree to show the trees’ powerlessness and inefficiency in converting locals in the early centuries.

Putan Germany

Hollywood gossip mix skims names and quirks from stars

A witty Hollywood column notes Marius Davies beauty and warns Dick Powell about rivals Bing Crosby and Lawrence Tibbett. It jests about Janet Gaynor’s freckles, Tyrone Power with Johnny Downs, William Powell and a noisy gate, and a diary of Mary Astor. It also teases Carole Lombard, Joel McCrea, Jean Hersholt, Sally Eilers, Eddie Cantor, Georgie Jessel, Robert Taylor and Loyd for future pairings.

Hollywood Marios Davies Dick Powell Bing Croaby Lawrence Tibbett Janet Gaynor Tyrone Power Johnny Downs William Powell Mary Astor Henry Armetta Carole Lombard Joel McCrea Hollywood Boulevard Jean Hersholt Sally Eilers Eddie Cantor Georgie Jessel Robert Taylor Loy Art Marlene Dietrich Harold Lloyd Paler, Home Palace

Tell-all chat recalls Bing Crosby childhood mischiefs and truancy

At Crosby home a revealing talk recalls a youthful spree of pranks and truant citations linked to Harry Linlis Crosby known as Bad Boy Crosby. The piece notes his later success as a performer, contrasting with the model student Fidler. It also lightly covers a Doris Nolan Gregory La Cara elopement rumor and a quip about breakfast meals.

Bing Crosby Harry Linlis Crosby Bing Crosby Doris Nolan Gregory la Cara Greg Miss Nolan la Caya

Gable and Lombard Try New Radio Phonograph

Clark Gable and Carole Lombard visited a phonograph shop and bought a new machine that combines radio home recording loudspeaker and twenty four records. Gable praised its performance and quipped it does everything but cook while Lombard teased her reply.

Clark Gable Carole Lombard Gable Miss Lombard McNaught Syndicate

Queen Victoria Signature at Age Four in British Museum

A rare autograph by Queen Victoria drawn when she was four years old joins the British Museum’s prized possessions in London. The small penciled signature is among the highlights of the collection, illustrating the young future monarch’s early writing talent.

British Museum London Queen Victoria

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