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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1929
Page
6
Dr William Mate Auld posed a sermon question on the religion of sensible men. He suggested the phrase implies reluctance to adopt a definite faith or to discuss sacred matters openly. The preacher viewed true religion as a private relation to God beyond frequent talk.
The text asserts that true expression lies in good deeds and the Christ spirit, a power no mortal can gainsay, reflecting a faith perspective on moral action and spiritual conviction.
Mr. and Mrs. John Simon of Spencer, Ohio, marked their sixtieth anniversary with a church service led by Rev. George Smith and a prayer. Their nephew Dr. Simon from Akron spoke, and a relative gift purse was given. Married in 1868 in Golden Corners Wayne County, they lived near Spencer for 57 years. Guests included Mrs. Samuel Weimer, Mrs. Carrie Smauch, Frank Bricher, Raymond Hart, and J. W. Simon among others.
An official House clerk tabulation shows the six presidential candidates total 6.865 million votes. Hoover leads with 21.388 million, followed by Smith 15.005 million, Foster 47 thousand, Thomas 266 thousand, Reynolds 21 thousand, Varney 20 thousand, Webb 6 thousand. Minor notices include a high school play and local estate appraisal.
A crowded community column lists numerous residents and visitors from Medina, Lodi, Ashland, Cleveland, Spencer, and nearby areas. It notes illnesses, hospitalities, and social visits, plus town meetings, school activities, church events, and the Spencer Farmers Institute scheduled for February 1 and 2 with community dining provided by I. E. ladies.
Ming Veronica Bins spends time in Wellington with friends. Mrs. Ninnich of Lorain visited Mrs. Lenard. The Solo club honored Mrs. Matt Casper for her birthday. Funeral services were held for Robert West in Elyria. The YW A—Baptist church held its yearly meeting with officers elected: President Mrs. John Terveen, VP Mrs. Gav Cahoon, Secretary Mrs. Geo Jenkins, Treasurer Gladys Peak. Avon beat Avon Lake in both boys and girls basketball.
Frank A. Smith & Bro offers residence public liability covering sidewalk hazards and frontage. Rates listed include 5.00 dollars per year and 12.50 dollars for three years. Address 201 Elyria Bik.
In Greenfield, Massachusetts, Alexander Johnson found that concert programs spice his breakfast as music from a radio mingles with toast. His radio, once shut off, plays a march that fills the Johnson home with sound as bread warms.
A woman recently confined to the house is reported somewhat improved and staying at her uncle Mr Snitzler’s home in Ridgeville. The Baptist church Ladies will host a toast pork dinner at the church dining room on Thursday evening January 31.
The text notes Joyce visiting on Wednesday afternoon and Lorain visitor A. J. Joyce on Thursday. It records Mrs. W. S. Coultrip spending Monday with daughter Mrs. L. A Andrews and family, and Cleveland residents Mr and Mrs Fred Hinkley and Mr and Mrs Perry Hinckley visiting Mrs Hinkley at Mr and Mrs Thomas task A Joyce.
O. BP Keighley faced Berlin Heights with J.C. Parker noted as a Lorain visitor. The fragment records a local game event and mentions participants. No outcome or date provided.
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