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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1947
Page
3
Joluee heating plant markets new coal heaters claiming to cut smoke by a novel furnace principle developed with Battelle Institute and the Bituminous Coal Research Institute. The updraft design aims to reduce heat loss and prevent unburned fuel from entering the chimney, addressing municipal smoke ordinances.
In Elgus Ohio a heating company touts a new heater with a cross-draft design. Air enters above the grates then through an unburned area to meet a second air stream, promoting thorough combustion. Two air bins meet, driving volatile gases through the flame to improve efficiency and curb smoke. Operating cost claimed to be over 50 percent lower than coal heaters. One loading can burn 16 hours on high, 72 hours on low or banked fire.
The North Ridgeville Congregational Church held its annual session after a tureen dinner. Reports show 1948 progress with a nearly three thousand dollar interior redecorating and a membership of 203. Grace Winckles was named honorary trustee, and Rev Alfred Bartler spoke on Indian work in Dakota Reservations. The church dates to 1822 and marks its 125th year.
South Amherst plans a Men’s Bible Class at St John’s church with Rev J Bollens teaching. All men urged to attend at 11 pm every Sunday. Meeting postponed to Tuesday Feb 4 at Erhost Schneider home. Mrs Fred Gisuman returns home from Alen Hospital Oberlin after three weeks illness. Rev and Mrs Edgar Smit will attend a convention in Columbus this week.
Lake Avenue Grange Hustlers hosted by Clara Krucek with Mac Smith as co host. A noon th dine r served to ten members. New officer Erma Jackson presided at the business meeting. Plans include hall repair and a box social. Edna Belhke celebrated birthday. Next meeting at Mae Smith home with Anna Proveznik host. white elephant furnished by Alta Behnke on Tuesday February 4 with a tureen dinner at noon. North Elyria Grange held short meeting at Grange Hall. William Greenberger elected master. Resolution urged flashing lights at Murray Ridge road crossings and a path along Lake avenue. Nellie Edwards led a literary program. Refreshments by Marcella Scott and Maude Kindle. Next meeting February 13 with box social and Valentine party led by Maude Kindle and Nellie Edwards for pastors' convention. Reverend Smith, pastor of Methodist church, and Fred Schneider of Lorain were Sunday guests at Ernest Schneider’s home.
Farm Woman's club gathered 22 members at Mrs. Lillian Rousseau home with county agent Miss Kibler demonstrating sugar saving dishes assisted by Mrs. Eva Reed and Mrs. Marie Fehlan. Mrs. Fehlan reported on Home Council meeting. Members attended Ohio Township Trustees and Clerks convention in Columbus. Sunday guests and calls occurred among local residents including the Fehlans, Renke, Kamp, Goss, Carpenter, McClellan, Kolb, and others across Elyria Wellington and New London areas.
Mr and Mrs Prank Waterkins of Litchuald Othes Briefe start an auto trip through the western states visiting their daughter in Phoenix Ariz Mrs Clara Kinksberry returns home after months with her sons family in Columbus Junior Albartson of Forest City Ia moves to live with Mr and Mrs Stanley Storrow Friday callers include Mr and Mrs George Terwilligar of Wellington Mr and Mrs Ray Moore of Wel Rucets of Mr and Mrs Larry Livers Unglon attend Fun Frolic dance at South Amherst school Lillian and Helen Burge of Columbus visit with parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Burge Congregational ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Lillian Rousseau February 6 covered dish lunch. MARRIAGES HIT NEW HIGH New York The number of marriages in the United States reached an all time high last year exceeding 1945 by nearly 50 percent war delayed weddings and remarriages cited by Metropolitan Life. NO GRATITUDE Providence Tony Bahry of Providence reports being robbed at gunpoint of $40 by a Fall River youth he once saved from drowning 15 years ago. SILK INSECTS DISCOVERED Entomologists of the California Academy of Sciences return from a southern Mexico expedition with eight new silk spinning insect species living in orchid roots. A giant palm borer was also found during the 6 000 mile trip.
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