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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1937
Page
12
Commodore W E Longfellow warns against eating before swimming citing drowned victims from swallowed food. Advices an hour between picnic lunch and dip, light breakfasts for long swims, and rest after eating. Emphasizes cleaning up, proper sleep, and adequate food for children during beach days.
A brief note on beach picnic lunches prompting families to consider safety and appropriateness for public playgrounds and seaside gatherings. The item highlights community concern and invites families to reflect on suitable picnic practices near beaches.
Nineteen members and guests of the Ladies Aid Society met at the Methodist Church for a memorial service for Mrs. John Thompson and Mrs. William Allsop. A social ice cream plan was set for August 3. Royal Neighbors met at Swiss Hall with Bingo and refreshments. Church notes list services for St John’s Evangelical, Nativity, Methodist and Congregational churches. A few short briefs mention local visits and a guest entertainer at the Sunday school.
Members of the West Russia Club of Oberlin were entertained on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ella Hange on Washington avenue. Three guests from Elyria attended: Mrs. John Osborn, Mrs. Stella Brighthill, and Mrs. George Martin. The afternoon featured a social program. The Celts of Brittany have a full calendar of their own saints.
A dense directory lists numerous churches with service times, Sunday School, and evening services. Providers include CHRIST'S TEMPLE at 411 Oberlin Road. ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. HOLY CROSS CHURCH. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. PILGRIM COMMUNITY. and several others across Lake Avenue, Middle Avenue, and West Street, detailing weekly schedules, Holy Days, catechism, and youth activities in a period-voice directory.
Walter D. Bolton, known auto endurance driver, finishes a 2200.1 mile round trip from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico in a Willys sedan. He sets an economy record of .0059 cents per mile at 41.92 mph average, 34.92 mpg, total fuel cost $12.82, with no oil or water added. The Willys test run, sponsored by Willys Overland Motors and overseen by D. C. Dean, AAA observer of the Toledo Auto Club, endured wind and rain, yet the car performed flawlessly without any mechanical adjustments.
Lake Avenue Community Church announces services Sunday July Fourth with Bible School at 9 30 supervised by Otto Jabbush. Holy Communion and a 10 45 preaching service led by Earl R Peck. Miss Rebekah Peck will speak on Missions connected to Tennessee. Visitors include Miss Carol Jean Obermyer of Cleveland and guests of Louise and Evelyn Jabbush along with Mr. and Mrs Coaches and party from New Jersey until recently.
Cr. L. McCuen, general manager of Oldsmobile, says the automobile today is the prize package of mechanical history. He notes that since Oldsmobile’s first successful car, four decades ago, the price paid versus value received has widened in favor of the purchaser.
Amherst and Brownhelm relatives traveled to Lorain to honor Mr and Mrs Adam Moeller who wed in Cleveland June 19. Mrs Moeller, formerly Dora Schmauch of Amherst, now resides with daughter Mrs Roy Mitchell in Lorain. A group presented gifts and 36 guests shared lunch at the daughter’s home on Fourth Street. Members from Amherst included Carl Northeim and Adam Northeim families, Alice Becker, Alice Schiefferstein and Myron Northeim. A guest speaker at church is planned with Harry L Heinmiller of Berea delivering the sermon in Rev M A Hayes absence.
Weather permitting Mr Helnmiller will speak on A Bargain with the Almighty at seven oclock in the Outdoor Sanctuary. A male quartet will sing and Rev Hayes hosts a special Linwood Park service. English communion at St Paul Lutheran at ten. German service at 9 20. Junior Walther League met for discussion and social hour. Hospital notes list births and visits. Plague of rats hits Zuruland and Egypt issues four stamps to mark a 1000 mile coast road opening.
Henry Bislich 4 H club notes meeting on July first with 11 girls and one guest. Refreshments by Hornyak sisters. Next meeting July eighth at 2 p m with Hecock hosting and Valesia Mecera and Helen Nougton serving. Shining Trimpies also meet July first with 11 girls. minutes read and fruit roll call. piano solos by Jab bush Baker and Gibbons. apron and dress work. next gathering July eighth at Mrs Schaeffer’s home. Also updates on visitors Reisinger family return from Ann Arbor.
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