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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1931

Page

2

Lorain County to repair La Fayette Drive in Sheffield Township

County Commissioners of Lorain County Ohio have adopted a resolution to improve a 1.3 mile section of La Fayette Drive from Clinton Avenue to North Ridge Road with an eight inch water bound macadam surface. The project costs about 13280 dollars and is split fifty fifty between Sheffield Township and Lorain County with no property assessments. A public hearing is set for August 3 at 1 PM in the Lorain County Commissioners’ office to hear claims for and against the project and damages to land, with written claims due by hearing time except for minors or disabled.

Lafayette Drive Sheffield Township Lorain County Ohio Lorain Clinton Avenue North Ridge Road Sheilisid County of Lorain County Commissioners Board of Commissioners of Br. F. L. Ellenberger

Harvest Time in Wellington Wheat Fields

Wellington, July 15. Wheat harvest is underway as farmer wives prepare elaborate dinners for thrashers. The first wheat sold yesterday at 42 cents a bushel, the lowest price old settlers recall. Yields run 35 to 51 bushels per acre, more than double the usual.

Wellington L. G. Bradstock Farmer's Grain and Milling Company Bradstock

Women’s Rally At Oberlin Inn Draws 115 Attendees

Mrs L G Stemple and Mrs L G Bradstock attended a Republican Women's Clubs luncheon at the Oberlin Inn. Reports say 115 were present for a program featuring speeches by Mrs Elsie Bennett Wilson Medina Mrs George Bush Elyria Frank Stetson Elyria and J N Stone Oberlin.

L. G. Stemple L. G. Bradstock Republican Women’s Clubs Oberlin Inn Elsie Bennett Wilson Medina George Bush Elyria Frank Stetson J. N. Stone Oberlin

Taken to Cleveland for medical care

Rollin Smith, a local Big Four passenger agent, was taken to Cleveland Monday evening for medical care. He has been critically ill for the past two weeks, with Miss C. M. Stolpman, the local nurse in charge, accompanying him.

Cleveland Rollin Smith Big Four Smith C. M. Stolpman

Ashland Hospital Patient Enlists in Hawaii Aviation Corps

Roy Hewitt, who recently underwent an operation at Ashland hospital for double rupture, was brought home today and is convalescing nicely. He plans to depart for a United States Army camp in Hawaii upon full recovery, where he has enlisted in the aviation corps.

Ashland Hospital Roy Hewitt Hewitt United States Army Hawaii Aviation Corp

Plebe at West Point Reports Rigorous Routine

Allen Pillivant writes from West Point Military Academy that plebes endure a strict schedule from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., covering sweeping, dusting, bed making, rifle cleaning, infantry drill, and rifle marksmanship with multiple daily study periods. Cadets must change clothes for every formation and face rigid dress standards under Uncle Sam.

Spencer Baseball Protest Ends In Local Victory

The Home Appliance Company boys of Lodi protested a county league game after a Spencer win 6 to 4 at Lodi. Umpire John Anderson ruled safe at the plate in the first inning, prompting a replay at Medina Fair grounds where Spencer won 7 to 1. Spencer thus secures the first half title with no defeats and rotating umpires.

Spencer Boys Lodi McGarvey John Anderson Medina Medina Fair Grounds Leegus

Local residents visit, guests fill Huntington area

A stream of visitors and relatives arrive across Huntington and surrounding towns. Mrs Ella Stroup decorates her East Main home for rental while families from Cleveland, Wellington, Medina, Lodi, Perry and Ashland drop by for social calls and meals. Religious groups plan picnics and church services pause in July and August.

Ella Stroup Walter Hanley Huntington East Main Street Malinda Naylor Lodi Arthur Billman P. J. Whitespe McConnesville Ohio Mack Stuart Cleveland Eva Stuart Ramona Everhard Medina Anna Mae Ingraham Mt. Zion Dale Allen Wellington C. E. Allen Jack Sharp A. A. Randall Methodist Church Avelyn Roberts Akron Edith Roberts George Bates Veda Vella Brouse Clara Brouse Marion Brouse Ashland Frank Brouses Glenn Brouses Lucy Gross Brunswick Ivan Boone Bertie Jean Rupert Boone Nellie Boone John Boice Mary Redman Karl Kirkpatrick Lois Kiefer Elyria Halen Neidhart T. D. Auble Lakewood Irene Auble Ofr R. J. Cudahy Francis Frank Fuller Nellie Earl Methodist Sunday School Quade Santa Browand R. E. Dunbar Preston White Terrence Curtica Son Junior Perry, O Arthur Manley Jay Palmer T. J. Curtice

Penfield Church Missionary Society Meets July 16

Penfield Congregational Society notes that the Missionary Society of the Congregational Church will meet with Mrs J B Eglin on Thursday July 16. The item also reports Mr and Mrs Ford Gott's golden wedding anniversary celebrated in La Grange with their daughter and others attending last Saturday evening.

Geo. Smith Spencer Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Homer School Home Township Young People’s Union Will Brightbirl Risley C. A. Dague E. W. Brown New York City Mary Redman Malinda Naylor Elizabeth Ingraham M. B. Firestones S. Main St John Emerson Homerville G. L Spencer Square Jimmey McKinney Hornell New York M. B. Firestone F. Jackson Ford Gott la Grange

Kleinhaus Attend Aunt's Funeral in Port Clinton

Mr and Mrs F E Kleinhaus attended the funeral services for their aunt Mrs Schmatterbach on Tuesday in Port Clinton.

F. E. Kleinhaus Mrs. Schmatterbach Port Clinton

Death of Mrs. Clara Newcomb Smith noted in Hopewell report

The community mourns the death of Mrs. Clara Newcomb Smith at 8 20 Saturday morning from typhoid fever. She lived much of her life in Georgia and was active in the Methodist Church and local affairs. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. EB Newcomb two sisters Mrs. Viola Coleman and Mrs. Mable Ketcham and three brothers Bert Harry Wilbur. Nearby, Bert Newcomb arrived from Winter Park for the funeral. Other local movements include trips to Ohio Caverns and visits from Kent State and local residents.

Clara Newcomb Smith Georgia Methodist Church EB. S. Newcomb Viola Coleman Cleveland Mable Ketcham New London Bert Winter Park Florida Harry Cuyahoga Falls Wilbur Penfield F. E. Kleinhaus Grace Winnifred Kleinhaus Ohio Caverns West Liberty Bellefountain Harding Marion Bert Newcomb Maxine Hopkins Kent State College Melvin Hopkins Kent Julia Porter North East J. B. Eglin George Cudeback Lorain Elmer Minkler S. Elsie McGuire Sheffield

Funeral services held for Frank Davison in Wellington

Mrs. Elsie Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Davison attended the funeral of Frank Davison, brother of P. E. Davison, in Wellington on Wednesday. Also noted is an apple tree in bloom and fruit in Will Benton’s yard. Miss Helen Dague visited Mrs. Fred Dill in New London. Mrs. Clara Rupp of Columbus is staying with Mrs. Rolla Dague.

Elsie Wilson P. E. Davison Alex Cameron Billy Mr. Davison Frank Davison Wellington Will Benton Helen Dague Fred Dill New London Clara Rupp Columbus Rolla Dague

South Ridge Church Suspends Sunday Worship July 19

South Ridge will hold no services on Sunday July 19. Members are directed to attend the Linwood Park assembly instead.

South Ridge Linwood Park

Beach Party Attended by Delefield Sisters at Crystal Beach

Misses Elsie and Ida Delefield attended a beach party hosted by the Zonta class of the Second Congregational church of Elyria at Crystal Beach on Tuesday.

Elsie Ida Delefield Zonta Second Congregational Church of Elyria Crystal Beach

Mrs Walter Love Travels Home After Visit in Michigan

Mrs Walter Love departed Buissfield Michigan Sunday evening returning after a three week visit with her brother Frank Mc Donald and family.

Walter Love Buissfield Michigan Frank McDonald

Week End Guests At Rev Amore Family Home

Ensign and Mrs. R W Amore were week end guests of Rev J H Amore and family.

Ensign R. W. Amore J. H. Amore

Mohrman reunion and local visits dot Sunday schedule

Mr and Mrs C J Smith attended the Mohrman reunion at Wagner's Grove near Wellington Sunday. Numerous calls occurred across area homes including Penfield Oberlin Road Lorain Blissfield and Cleveland with extended families visiting Delefield Knittle Laraway and Bals households. Families also hosted and guests from Elyria Hamilton Henrietta and Olmsted joined Sunday visits and reunions.

C. J. Smith Mohrman Wagner’s Grove Wellington Phillip Bobel Penfield Anthony Delefield Garfield Harris Oberlin Road Eleanor Bryant Lorain Frank Laraway Robert Ernst North Ridge Conrad Ernst H. H. Drusendahl Leora West Ridge George Knittle Harland Schlechter Carolyn Elizabeth Henrietta Elizabeth Fowle Walter T. Love Margene D. Deerman Russell Harold Tucker Blissfield Michigan Frank McDonald Claude Robbins F.o. Robbins Myron Robbins Gilbert Robbins Gingerick Barbara Cleveland Ross Miller Olmsted Newton Bals Albert Ernst Elyria

Leaves on vacation trip to southern state

Mrs. Clyde MacBeth and her children Deloise Clayton and Newton began a ten day trip to the southern part of the state, leaving Saturday.

Clyde MacBeth Deloise Clayton Newton

Amore Family Attends Vermilion Religious Assembly

Rey Amore his wife Mrs. I H Amore and son Robert spend the week at Linwood Park Vermilion attending a religious assembly there.

Rey I. H. Amore and Robert Linwood Park Vermilion

Needle Guild Society Picnic at Crystal Beach Vermilion

The Needle Guild society members and families plan their annual picnic on Sunday July 19 at Crystal Beach Vermilion.

The Needle Guild Society Crystal Beach Vermilion

First American Balloon Scent Credited to Peter Carnes

In July 1784 at Baltimore, Peter Carnes is credited with the first balloon scent in America, marking an early aviation milestone.

America Peter, Carnes Baltimore

Mount Everest Rises to 29 141 Feet in Height

Mount Everest in Indo-China reaches a height of 29 141 feet marking the world’s highest point. Explorers report the peak stands above surrounding ridges as surveys confirm its record altitude.

Mount Everest Indo-China

Omnibus Book Gains Favor in America

The Omnibus Book now coming into favor in America has been a familiar feature in England for many years.

America England

Fires cost about 12000 American lives yearly

A historical note estimates U S fire fatalities at around twelve thousand per year, underscoring the annual human cost linked to fires across the United States.

United States

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