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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

3

Early recognition of polio signs discussed in medical digest

CLAUD NORTH CHRISMAN summarizes a New York State Journal of Medicine digest by Dr. Irving J. Sands on infantile paralysis. Key points include onset history, spinal fluid analysis, and five main disease types from meningeal to encephalitic, with emphasis on early diagnosis and tailored treatment. Local social notices follow, listing visits and gatherings among residents.

Claud North Chrisman M.D New York State Journal of Medicine Irving J. Sands Sands

Parole appointment for former Columbia pastor in Ohio

News notes state William Kemper Mackey, ex pastor of Columbia and LaPorte Methodist Churches, will become state parole agent of Ohio starting January 1, 1938 with Columbus headquarters. He will continue as Mansfield Reformatory chaplain until a successor is named and his family will stay in Mansfield through the summer.

Columbia Nelson Walters William Kemper Mackey LaPorte Ohio Columbus Civil Service Mansfield Reformatory Fliy Mansfield Hattie Stephens Larabee Greensburg Ernest Herrington Lorain Lee Herrington Elyria Bert O’delana O'Dell Ken Emminger Edw Meether David Elmer Herrington Cleveland Mattie Reep North Olmsted Hev Claude T. Olmsted Columbia Baptist Church Roy Putt Buri Martin Ernest and Lee Kerrington Russell Carpenter Ben Emminger Bert O’ Dell

Aerial Photography Talk At P T A Meeting

The Parent Teachers Association held a meeting Tuesday evening with Mr. Hammon presenting on Aerial Photography and displaying his photos. Principal M L Royer unveiled a new moving picture machine bought for the school and showed a short reel. Mrs Roy Putt discussed contest wins while Mrs Nelson Winters exhibited cups and saucers. Other displays included coins, stones, postcards, teaspoons and stamps by various pupils’ mothers and students. A picture badge for most parents present went to Mrs Lapp's room.

Parent-Teachers’ Association Della May Briggs Marjone Walters Richard Lindstrom

Miss Nahel Rice Improves Slightly After Blood Transfusion

Miss Nahel Rice, patient at Community Hospital, is reported slightly better after a bloody transfusion though remains seriously ill. Her mother from Sherwood, Ohio, stays in Berea to be near her. A Farmers Institute officers meeting convened at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Walters on Wednesday night with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Londow, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Ives, De Forest Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King, Mrs. Hoss Churchward, William Ingersolly, and Rolland Cartright.

Lake Worth Fla Claude ‘Tf. Olmsted M. J. Squire Berea A. R. Keyse Cora Keyse Leatha Keyse Florida Olva Bolling Rogers Mabel Rice Harry McKee Filyria H. J. Knopf Knopf Litchfield Paul Pack Brown Clarkson Green Springs Ohio Robert Painter Emily Brown Baldwin-Wallace College Rev Brown Delbert Nahel Rice Sherwood Farmers’ Institute Nelson Walters J. H. Longdow F. C. Ives de Forest Osborne Ralph King Hoss Churchward William Ingersolly Rolland Cartright

Women Mission Circle Feeds 75 Children at Juneth

The Women's Baptist Mission Circle served seventy five school children at Juneth Wednesday and discussed the Janu ary study book To Discover My Church at the following mission meeting. Serving committee included Mrs John Snell Mrs Roy Putt Mrs Ernest Dunford and Asis M Hf Bartter. The next meeting is set for January 26 at the town hall with Mrs J WH Longdow Mrs J WH Bartter Mrs Gayle Albaugh Mrs Everett Stone and Mrs Harvey Cousins assisting the school children.

Women's Baptist Mission Circle John Snell Roy Putt Ernest Dunford Asis M. Hf. Bartter Town Hall J. WH. Longdow J W

Local Notices and Community Happenings Summary

Mrs Hugh Osborne slowly recovers from a fall with rib and ankle injuries as Mrs Roger brings flowers from the Ladies Aid. Mr and Mrs Willard Hathaway visit Clyde Rose in Seville Ohio. Arlene Rose ill. Ralph King and sons dine with the Hathaways. W D Keyse leaves for Lake Worth Florida January 17. Rev Leon Osborne attends Missionary convention in Kansas City and travels to lead meetings in the U S later. New linoleum, dental work for fifty children, portable piano and new stage carpet announced for local school and town hall. Relatives attend O D Gilpin funeral from several states. Rev Thomas Hughes delivers sermon. Brunswick basketball hosts a game on Saturday January 22.

Hugh Osborne Roger Ladies’ Aid Society Willard Hathaway Clyde Rose Seville Ohio Arlene Rose Ralph King and Sons Oliver and Dale W. D. Keyse Lake Worth Florida Leon Osborne Kansas City Church Board United States Osborne China O. D. Gilpin F. M. Gilpin Clarksburg West Virginia E. H. Gilpin Rittman Earl Beck Broadview Heights F. O. Gilpin la Grange W. M. Gilpin Geneva Howard Hastings Larange Joseph Davis Bidle Paul Gilpin Ray Uhler R. M. Gilpin William Shierbaum Jack Gilpin Cleveland Howard Gilpin Painesville Beamer West Richfield Usher Olmsted Falls Thomas Hughes Brunswick Raymond Petch

Local clubs and events in Rochester this week

The Women's Civic Club will meet at Mrs. Avis Lilly's home for an all day session on Wednesday. The Tomemaker's Club schedules an all day gathering at Mrs. Mildred Parker's home on Friday January 21 with a pot luck noon meal. The township school board convened Friday night for reorganization. Several coasting parties occurred on the Harry Stocking farm. Edmund Cowie sustained a neck injury Tuesday evening while skating.

Rochester Women's Civic Club Avis Lilly Tomemaker’s Club Mildred Parker Township Harry Stocking Edmund Cowie

New Arrival for Mr and Mrs Knapp in New London

Mr and Mrs Carl Knapp welcomed a baby boy at New London hospital Tuesday night.

Carl Knapp New London Hospital

Boos ter Class Meets for Regular Social Hour at Cowie Home

Members of the Booster Class of the Methodist Sunday School with Pastor Rev H H Patrick gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Maggie Cowie’s home for a normal class meeting. In the president’s absence Mrs Drusilla Snyders led the sessions and Rev Patrick gave the devotion from James chapter three. Prayers were offered and the fellowship unit was approved to continue next year. Hostess provided hot biscuits maple syrup pickles and coffee. The fourth chapter of John will be the lesson for the next meeting.

Methodist Sunday School H. H. Patrick Maggie Cowie Drusilla Snyders Rev. Patrick James John

Thompson and Parker families named in church and village notices

Retirements at the Meth Dist church included Mr and Mrs E Thomson last Sunday following Sears service. Albert Parker chosen for a church position. Mr and Mrs Thomas Murray and family returned from an extended visit with relatives in West Virginia. Numerous local visits and moves noted among the Murray, Parker, Critten den and other households. Accordion progress by two Rochester youngsters, Bonnie Lou Black and Bruce Murray, earns mention.

Thompson Methodist Church Sears Albert Parker Thomas Murray Welatygen West Virginia Hl FL. Rieshe Ilueene Elyria Clarold Murray Merritt Pye J. K. Knapp A. C. Pohlman Clair Toss Brighton Fred Swanger Minnie Hopkins Mrn Fred Houeghtland New London Will Dill Clarksfield Stanley Storrow C. R. Parker Merritt Parker Bonnie Lou Black Robert Black Bruce Murray Russell Murray C. D. Setterfield Dell Richards

Evangelical Women’s Missionary Society Meet at Mrs Fowell

Mrs Walter Fowell hosted the Evangelical Women’s Missionary Society meeting on Wednesday afternoon with twenty seven members and two guests present. President Mrs Arthur Hasenpflug led a program titled Gleanings on Prayer Prayers on Missions and Birthday Prayer Circle Reading Self Denial for Supreme Cause by Mrs Warren.

Walter Fowell Evangelical Women’s Missionary Society Arthur Hasenpflug Warren

You and Your Child Moral on Household Tasks

A mother lectures Allen for leaving the fridge door open though he does not recall doing it. She argues timely correction helps learning, while nagging fosters resentment. The piece extols letting children help to gain skills and cooperation, followed by notes on a church meeting and social details.

Allen

Illnesses and social notes from Amherst area

Mrs Charles Bouchtel is admitted to Amherst Hospital with a flu relapse. Kathryn Brill and Roland and Sarah Angersbach have mumps. Martin Shrader and grandson Richard Arndt are ill. Mrs Shrader and Mrs Ed Arndt also ill. Kathryn Brill hosted Red Sea Circle. County P T A council met in Henrietta with several attendees. Mrs Ralph Hasenpflug of Lorain visited Arthur Hasenpflug’s home. 7th and 8th grade basketball team lost to Avon 14 to 12. Elizabeth Angersbach of Bowling Green to visit for weekend. Arthur and Ralph Hasenpflug visited Orwell.

Charles Bouchtel Amherst Hospital Kathryn Brill Roland Sarah Angersbach Martin Shrader Richard Arndt Shrader Ed Arndt Red Sea Circle P. T. A. Council Henrietta Ben Northeim Arthur Northeim Ethel Bechtel Elsie Hurley Elsie Whinnery Eleanor McVeigh Marjorie Simms George Thourot Karl Dryer Ralph Hasenpflug Lorain Arthur Hasenpflug Avon Elizabeth Angersbach Bowling Green Arthur Orwell

Clarksfield club schedules and social notices

Emma Stocking entertained the I. M. 8. S. with 49 attending on January 12. Nellie Grimes to host in four weeks at Kent Digman’s daughter’s home. Henry Sanford hosted the C. P. G. Club. next at Edna Twaddle’s. Ruth Byron hosted Clarksfield Ladies Aid January 13. next at Bertha Twaddle’s. Effie Goodman to entertain Butler Road Club January 20. Ada Phillips sprained her shoulder Saturday. Numerous local residents visited, and Charlie Chapman attended a funeral in Columbus. Sunday visits at Harlow Rounds’ included the Harpers.

Clarksfield Emma Stocking I. M Bertha Twaddle Effie Goodman Butler Road Club Ada Phillips Charlie Decker Elyria Harry Merrill Wooster John Merrill Stella Wagner Dean Blystone Sarah Merrill Jay Twaddle Charlie Towsley Charlie Chapman Columbus Harlow Rounds W. H. Har

Local Social Checks In Hartland and Surrounding Towns

A long list of visits illnesses travels and gatherings across Hartland and nearby towns. Residents report Pneumonia and flu cases while friends and relatives share days with kin in Elyria Medina Norwalk Wellington and Chatham.

Car crash injures Sullivan as Drake returns from Ashland

Edgar Drake’s car skids on a slick road near the Ford farm, hitting a milk house and wrecking both vehicle and building. Drake sustains cuts and bruises, is dazed, Rupert Gordon helps him home, doctor treats his injuries. Circle 3 of the Christian church to sell doughnuts and cookies Friday January 21, with E M Farnsworth and Boyd Hawley in charge. Senior choir plans a picnic at the Garvers’ home on Wednesday evening January 19. Congregational church orders doughnuts Friday January 21 led by Mrs Abram. Emancipation Sunday noted for February 138. Missionary committee secures a speaker for the event. Relatives attend Mrs Lucy Winemiller’s funeral in Wellington. Ida Rogers returns from Cleveland. Axsel Streigler funeral held in Nova Friday.

Edgar Drake Ashland Ford Farm Mr. Drake Rupert Gordon Circle No. 3 The Christian Church E. M. Farnsworth Boyd Hawley Garvers Congregational Church Abram Leader Missionary Committee Lucy Winemiller Wellington Ida Rogers Cleveland Axsel Streigler Nova

Litchfield Garden Club Postpones January Meeting

Litchfield notes the Litchfield Garden club will not meet in January. Several residents are reported ill or convalescing from surgery, including Miss Lillie Starr and Teddy Johnson. Mr C L Bowman is not improving. Mrs F C Hitzelberger shows improvement. Mr and Mrs Case are traveling through Florida visiting relatives before continuing to Miami. Willis Leach and spouse left for Florida Monday.

Litchfield Litchfield Garden Club Lillie Starr Wue John McQuate Mary Stranahan Akron Clinic C. L. Bowman F. C. Hitzelberger Teddy Johnson Stanley Barth T. H. Case Miami Florida Pinecastle Fla John Krugger Jensen Dell Haken Lake Wales C. J. Tooth Willis Leach

Correction to Grange Dance Funds and Weekend Visit

The last Grange dance netted 10.94 rather than 810.94. A Grange dancewill be held Friday night. January 28, Mr and Mrs James Myers and two children of Akron spent Friday and Saturday at the J C Ranking home. Bert Holdredge of Akron and Mr and Mrs L C Crile of Sullivan were among attendees.

James Myers Akron J. C. Ranking Bert Holdredge L. C. Crile Sullivan

Camden Defeats Kipton In Close 35 to 32 Basketball Game

Camden won the local basketball match against Kipton Townsend with a 35 to 32 score. The Camden honor group formed a new club naming Phi Delta Kappa. The Friday meeting named Mary Cherry Kathryn Buckley Doris Waite and Alice Dohney to a program committee for upcoming student events in various schools. A one act play is planned as a featured program.

Camden-Townsend Camden Phi Delta Kappa Mary Cherry Kathryn Buckley Doris Waite Alice Dohney

Camden PTA Meeting Highlights Programs at School

On Tuesday evening January 15 the Camden P T A gathered at the school house for a regular meeting. After business the program featured a vocal solo by Mrs. Hardy Scott a reading titled The News Hound a vocal duet by Marguerite McCullough and Betty Shaver and an illustrated lecture with slides on tuberculosis and Man toux skin test by Mr Hindman.

Camden P. T. A

Camden Farm Woman's club meets at Mrs Kasinski home

Mrs J B Kasinski hosted the Camden Farm Woman's club gathering at her residence on Thursday January 20th, with members enjoying a social and program session in a home setting.

J. B. Kasinski Camden Farm Woman's Club

Evangelist Earle W. Brown Opens Bible Study Series

On Tuesday evening January 18, radio evangelist Earle W. Brown began a study series at Camden Baptist Church. It continues nightly through January 30 with Mrs. Braun leading song services and playing piano and piano accordion. Special music each evening invites all to attend.

Earle W. Brown Camden Baptist Church Braun

Mrs Perkins Improves After Auto Injury in Chicago

Word from Mrs Karl Perkins of Chicago reports slow improvement after a recent automobile strike. She remains bedridden with severe bruises torn ligaments and other injuries. Mrs Perkins is the daughter in law of Mr and Mrs F A Perkins of this place.

Karl Perkins Chicago

Local Social Notes Highlight Family Travel and Illness

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown returned home Saturday after weeks with Mrs. Finley in New Smyrna Florida. M. E. Perkins and Frances attended the funeral of Mrs. P. C. Clifford at E. L. Sharp Funeral Home Wellington Monday. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Howard of Cleveland visited with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bayless Sr. Mrs. R. J. Davidson recently stayed with her daughter in Akron. Mrs. C. C. Bickel is ill at home with flu and heart trouble, daughter Mrs. Earl listed among caregivers.

J. L. Brown Charles Finley New Smyrna Florida M. E. Perkins Frances P. C. Clifford E. L. Sharp Wellington H. K. Howard Cleveland Charles Bayless Sr R. J. Davidson Akron C. C. Bickel Earl

Serum Therapy in Poliomyelitis Debate

Opinion remains divided over using serum from poliomyelitis convalescents as active treatment vs isolation. Early diagnosis is crucial, and public health urges serum collection from recovered patients for future epidemics. Donor availability is limited. serum is given in vessels or muscles, not the spine, and glucose IVs may reduce nervous system edema. Preventive treatment is still seen as the best hope.

Local households share Sunday visits across towns

Shedd of Detroit is helping care for her. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kuehl and family of Berlin Heights were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Sharp. Mrs. Howard Ringler of Cleveland spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Betts.

Shedd Detroit Louis Kuehl Berlin Heights Jay Sharp Howard Ringler Cleveland C. J. Betts

Social Notes From South Ridge Families Visit Friends

South Ridge notes list Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Johnson and family in Wadsworth as dinner guests of Clifton and family. August Smith visited Elyria friends. Mervin Schubert and Vera Mae visited Parma relatives. Milton Schlechter and Robert stopped in New Oberlin. J W Wutts and Edna Funk joined J D Funk’s supper in Flyria. Walter Bennett called on John Bechtel. Elyria visitors Emil Schroeder and family hosted by John Wilherty. Edward Henson family joined Mercia Schubert group.

Frank Bechtel Mary Bechtel Howard Dayton Pittsfield Fred Schubert Eaton Henry Kolbe Melvin Middle Ridge George Knittle Marian Knittle Elizabeth Madill Lorain Earl Hanlon Amherst Leo Hanlon Carl Friday Carl Fowl West Ridge Bruce Frederick Eppley Oliver Schubert Towne Line Road Cleveland Arthur Ernst Madge Conrad Ernst Milton Eppley Mrs. S. Mason South Ridge N. BE. Johnson Wadsworth Clifton Simms August Smith Ernest Struck Russell Walker Elyria Mervin Schubert Vera Mae Earl Delefield Parma Ohio Milton Schlechter Robert Eliza Manns Theodore Manns New Oberlin J. W. Wutts Edna Funk Flyria J. D. Funk Benjamin Schubert Walter Bennett Henrietta John Bechtel John Wilherty Emil Schroeder Edward Henson Mercia Schubert

Club Elects Officials At Elyria D C Meeting

Mrs. Elmer Vietzen hosted the D C Club session in Elyria with the annual officer slate led by President Mrs Albert Vietzen and Vice President Mrs Earl Dehn. Other officers named were Secretary Mrs Milton Eppley and Treasurer Mrs Elmer Vietzen. The group, 20 members plus two guests, enjoyed social time, Peanut sisters, new names, and refreshments. An oyster supper for members and husbands was announced for Thursday at the Haist home in Lorain.

Elmer Vietzen Elyria D. C. Club Albert Vietzen Earl Dehn Milton Eppley Fred Vietzen West Ridge Arthur Fessler Murray Ridge A .J. Haist Lorain

Community Club Meeting At Schoolhouse Friday Evening

The regular Community Club gathering will take place at the schoolhouse on Friday evening January 21. A miscellaneous program is planned with door prizes and refreshments for attendees.

Community church events and local notices in Amherst

Mr and Mrs Elmer Baxter attend birthday supper hosted by Daughters of Dorcas at First Evangelical Church Amherst Friday. Church services Sunday January 23 with Sunday School at 10 and Communion at 11 led by Rev R G Pferrer. Choir rehearsal at West Ridge home Wednesday. Rev J J Hetche of Vermilion preached Sunday morning. Pferrer to conduct County Home service Sunday 2 PM. Edith Dehn hosted Needle Guild Wednesday. West Ridge women Earl Burrey and Clarence Hale to host W W G Sunday school class Friday. Carl Dramm Matilda Dramm joined Golden Wedding recreation honoring C J Bins Elyria at Woman's Club.

Elmer Baxter First Evangelical Church Amherst R. G. Pferrer E. Y. Burrer West Ridge J. J. Hetche Vermilion County Edith Dehn Needle Guild Society Earl Burrey Clarence Hale Carl Dramm Matilda Dramm C. J. Bins Elyria Woman’s Club

Avon High dances and events announced

Avon High School Drum Leaders' Club will sponsor a dance on February 9 with music by Ludwig Miksanek and a Grand March. The Sophomores plan a roller skating party after exams, date to be announced. Home Economics class invites mothers to tea on St Patrick's Day in March.

Avon Avon High School Ludwig Miksanek

Church speakers planned as pastor leaves for Tampa

Rev. Wagar district superintendent will speak at the M. E. Church Sunday morning. A Henderson of Cleveland will address both morning and evening services at the Baptist Church in the pastor's absence. The pastor departed Wednesday evening for Tampa, Florida, to spend two months, accompanied by friends from Sandusky.

Wagar M. E A. Henderson Cleveland Baptist Church Tampa Florida Sandusky

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