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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
20
Local society column notes a Windsor Avenue writer Cora M. Shepard, with residence at 623 Barker St and contact details for delivery service and Junior Grissinger of 229 Courtland, including phone numbers 21 and 1566.
About twenty five Epworth League members of the Methodist Episcopal church plan the mid year institute in Oberlin First Methodist Church starting today. Reverend Roy Burkhardt former international secretary of the Council of Religious Education will speak tonight. Saturday features discussion periods and officer elections. Sunday includes a communion service and installation of new officers. Reverend J J Quade is Norwalk district president.
The village lockup overflows with hoboes each night and most refuse to work for a 20 cent meal ticket. After being told work is available at the town hall, many hoboes turn away and walk off.
January Senior High School honor lists show multiple students earning varying A and B grades in both semester and monthly rolls. Names include Raymond Cassell Chris MacDermott Ernest Oney Ralph Williams William Carpenter Philip Duff Laura Mary Johns Donald Swanger Norman Waters Allen Dudley Leland Martin Naomi Norris Mary Whitney Wilma Brewer Laura McConnell Verna Walters Julie Wyhn and more.
Following the regular Thursday noon Kiwanis luncheon in the Herrick Auditorium, C. L. Hummel of Lorain County Agricultural Ex...
An address on Friendly Relations Between Urban and Rural Residents opened a meeting. Plans were laid for a Wellington Opera House show on Friday evening February 21 to raise funds for the Underprivileged Child and other activities.
The Friendship Guild of the Congregational church is scheduled to be entertained in the home of Mrs. Harry Lee at 528 Herrick Avenue East on Monday evening January 27. Mrs. Lee is assisted by Mrs. Arthur Kepler and Mrs. David Arnold. Oberlin guests will provide a musical program led by Dorothy Leinhard, vocal director in Wellington schools. All members are urged to attend this unusual treat.
During the blizzard in the city, hot water pipes froze in many residences while high winds drove heat out. Old timers recall similar storms from years past as residents report temperatures down to 10 degrees below zero and 16 below the prior night. The Grange meeting for Wednesday was canceled due to drifted roads.
Ninety pupils among 151 senior high students were absent Thursday morning due to a blizzard. Across all grades, large numbers were absent, reflecting widespread disruption from the storm.
North Olmsted January 24 notes Mrs. Sarah Lord stayed with Mrs. Albert Reed in Lakewood from Wednesday to Saturday. College youths visiting included Roger Barnard from Oak Road Cook, Charlottes Cowley from Oberlin, and Dorothy Mercer from Athens. A scheduled gathering Sunday January 26 features a 4:90 to 5:00 recreational hour, 5:09 to 6:00 tea, and a 6:00 to 7:00 vesper service for high school age youths.
A pattern advertisement describes a two-piece outfit in crepe silk with a blouse and skirt option. It lists size ranges including 14 16 18 years and bust measurements, yardage for fabric and lining, price notes, and where to order from the Chronicle Telegram pattern department in New York.
Mrs Homer Alber leads activities as three Ladies Aid groups meet this week. Hermine Harrison from Oberlin visits Ruth Gould. Clyde Feuchter and aunt visit in Valley City. Mrs Ida Elton turns 89 on Jan 20. Olmstead Falls' Mrs Hofitzer 76 visits. Eva Brunton named new Ladies Aid leader. Congregational church youth plan a 8 PM business meeting Jan 22.
The annual church meeting was held on Wednesday January 16 with supper at 6 30 by the Ladies Aid Ernest Partridge of Oberlin a returned missionary from Turkey gave an engaging talk on his work C W Gardner presided at the business meeting. Reports were read for clerk treasurer building fund men s club girls club Sunday school superintendent treasurer and Ladies Aid president and treasurers. The Universalist ladies served dinner for 135 at Parish House after a separate meeting of the Cleveland Growers market on Monday January 20
An English writer Oliver Goldsmith received 100 guineas from his publisher for the Deserted Village but on a later meeting he agreed with the publisher’s assessment that the sum was excessive for a short work. He returned the money and left profits from the book to determine payment.
A father explains saving to two children, Millie five and Danny nine. Millie saves to please her father and receive approval, while Danny saves for a tangible reward like skates or a bicycle. The piece argues saving works best when the child perceives an immediate benefit, not just a distant goal like college.
Mrs Harvey Curtis and Miss Anne Meyers of Elyria visited the former's sister Mrs Milton Schlechter on Saturday. Mrs Kathryn Kolbe and son Carl of Middle Ridge called on G Knittle and family Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Harold Beal visited John Klein and family in Ridgeville Sunday. Mrs George Knittle returned home from a visit with her sister and family in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Earl Hanson were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Phillip Zilch in Brownhelm Sunday. Mrs Carl Felger of Youngstown visited Mrs R G Pferrer Wednesday. Rev Heininger of Lorain called on Rev R G Pferrer and family Thursday. Mrs E C Fye spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs John Kantor on North Ridge. Paul Dunnell of Eaton called on Clifton Simms Tuesday evening.
Miss Jewell Beal hosted a Jolly Dozen gathering Friday with a business session. The next meeting on February 14 at Miss Marion Knittle’s home will include a Valentine party and annual officer election. Guests included Mrs Harvey Curtis Elyria Miss Margaret Mason West Ridge and Misses Marion Knittle Marion Grobe Ruth Violet Schroeder.
Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. and Worship follows at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. R. G. Pferrer will lead both services.
Mrs. F McDonald and her daughter Thelma along with Misa Louise Waters have returned home after a two week stay with relatives in Peon Yan New York.
Mrs Mary Wise remains seriously ill with pneumonia. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Joe Law of Elyria and C W Fisher. Lucille Wise visited her parents. A L Wise to host Community Circle on February 13. Edward Reisinger of Ohio State University home for weekend. Jeanne Wise visited Betty Lee Taylor in Grafton. Elden basketball teams travel to Brookside Friday with a girls game. A L Wise, Miss Sharllene Wise, Neil Wise and Miss Ruth Stock attended Gates School of Expression event in Elyria. Stock and Neil played in the orchestra under R L Crow. Bert Goodman returned after a week with his sister in Valley City. Mickey Rad sang a solo at church. Alma Siggens attended Altar Society quilting at St. Martin’s church. Sunday visitors at Chas.
Wise home social circle includes Aldrich Krabille Wise family members and friends. Mrs Bertha Kilmect’s friends learn she is in Elyria Clinic while Mrs George Grabenstetler hosted Ging ham Pinochle Club guests. prizes went to Mrs Bernice Prosser and Mrs Mildred Bunday with others mentioned.
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